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A method to authorize train movements or protect men or machines on a main track w/in specified limits in a territory designated by the timetable |
Track Warrant Control |
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A system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up trains, storing cars, and other purposes |
Yard |
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A portion of main track designated by yard limit signs and timetable special instructions or a track bulletin |
Yard limits |
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All movements entering or moving within yard limits must be made at ___ speed unless operating under a block signal indication that is more favorable than ___ |
Restricted, approach |
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What authorizes main track use in TWC |
Track warrant |
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When a station name designates the first named point, authority extends... |
From and including the last siding switch |
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When a station name designates the last named point, authority extends... |
To and including the first siding switch |
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When the track warrant states, "hold main track at LNP", authority extends |
To and not including the last siding switch |
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T/F A train authorized to proceed in one direction must inform the TD when it leaves the MT |
True |
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Unless authorized by the TD, trains occupying sidings not listed on track warrants must not exceed.. |
10 mph |
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Duplicated track warrants must not be delivered or used until they are checked and verified as: |
Legible and duplicated in their entirety |
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An employee who requests a track warrant must inform the TD.. |
What movements will be made, which tracks will be used and how much time is required |
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The crew must verify ___ and ___ with the TD before initiating movement on MT |
The designated limits and any conditions of track warrants that convey authority |
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Before mechanically transmitting a track warrant, the TD must... |
Verify it for accuracy |
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Track warrants are not in effect until the __ is shown on it |
Ok time |
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T/F the TD must state intent to verbally issue a track warrant and determine who will copy it |
True |
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Box 12s are used for.. |
Recording computer generated messages or specific instructions req to operate the train safely and efficiently |
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When the limits or instructions of a track warrant must be changed... |
A new track warrant must be issued voiding the track warrant(s) to be changed |
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In both ABS and dark TWC, before a crew reports clear of track warrant limits or reports having passed a specific point, what does the TD need to hear from the crew? |
That the conductor and engineer have discuss their location and are in agreement with limits or warrant being released |
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A train without a crew member on the rear of a train can determine their train is complete when |
The rear of the train has a rear end telemetry device and air pressure on the head-end device indicates brake continuity An employee verifies the marker is on the rear A crew member can observe the rear car w/marker The train is stopped and inspected A trackside warning detector transmits axel count |
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When a train is operating in non-signaled TWC territory, the TD must not authorize |
Following movements within the same limits |
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A track warrant is in effect until a crew member |
Reports the train has cleared the limits |
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How can a train leave a main track switch open in ABS TWC |
When authorized by a track warrant Communication has been established between crews of trains meeting or passing and and understanding has been reached that the train on the MT will stop and restore the switch to the normal position |
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T/F you can leave a main track switch open when authorized in non-signaled TWC territory |
False |
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In non-signaled TWC, do not accept the release of a track warrant until |
It is confirmed that all MT switches operated have been restored and locked to normal position |
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What is a box 3 |
Proceed |
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What is a box 7 |
Work between |
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What is a box 4 |
Hold main track at LNP |
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What is a box 5 |
Clear Mt at LNP |
