Train Study Guide Questions..?

Question

I have a few questions for this test I need to take, and I can't find it in my book(s)

(this is for Union Pacific, in AZ)

First Question: As a conductor, a Yellow/Red Sign means what? Stop right there and then, Keep going but slow, Radio in; asking what to do but in mean time keep going

Second Question: If anyone seen (worker, or anyone) with in how many feet of tracks must you sound the horn?

Third Question: What warnings must you listen to if a worker or civilian tells you so; for example somone puts a flair, reflector or flags down the train?

Thanks so Much!

Answer 1

GCOR rule 5.4.3 Display of Yellow-Red Flag

Two miles ahead of restricted area. Yellow-red flags warn a train to be prepared to stop because of men or equipment.

GCOR rule 5.8.1 Ringing Engine Bell

Ring the engine bell under any of the following conditions:

#3 When approaching men or equipment on or near the track.

GCOR rule 5.6 Unattended fusee (flair)

If a train approaches an unattended fusee burning on or near its track, the train must stop before passing the fusee, if consistent with good train handling.

A train moving at restricted speed must stop before passing the fusee.

After the fusee burns out, or after 10 minutes if the fusee is not visible, the train must proceed at restricted speed until the head end is 1 mile beyond the fusee.

All the answers to your questions can be found on the GCOR manual.