STUDY QUESTIONS
 

AIR BRAKE - TRAIN HANDLING

01. If during the leakage test method the brake pipe gauge indicates leakage that exceeds 5 psi, or if during the air flow method the air flow indicator reading exceeds 60 CFM, notify the inspector and then the leakage must be corrected and a complete test of the brakes as specified in Rule 30.2.2(Procedure for Inspection and Test) must be conducted. (Rule 30.2.3)

    True _____ False _____

02. From the Glossary in the Air Brake Rules section, what does the term "solid block of cars" mean? (Air Brake Glossary)




03. You have just switched out four loaded cars (not a solid block) from an industry and coupled them to the head-end of your train that is on a grade. What air test(s), if any, are required? (Rule 30.5.4)


04. What must be determined about the brakes for a "Yard Train Movement" after the brake pipe pressure is charged to at least 60 psi and a 20-pound brake pipe reduction is made? Can a "Yard Train Movement" stop and do any intermediate switching? (Rule 30.5.5)


05. A 2-way EOT failure will be indicated by a condition displayed by the head-end unit (HEU) such as "NOT ARMED". If this indication is displayed on the HEU while operating on level grade, what action is required? (Rule 30.10.3)


06. Anytime your train stops, must you leave the brakes applied to assure brake pipe continuity? (Rule 31.3.2)

    Yes _____ No _____

    If you answer Yes, what is the minimum brake pipe reduction required?


07. Four loaded cars (a solid block) are to be added to the head-end of your train that is on a grade. What air test(s), if any, are required? (Rule 30.5.4)


08. After a crew is required to bring in a train that has been in the siding unattended for over two (2) hours. When they arrive at the train, the engine and 50 cars are separated at a road crossing from the rear 35 cars of the train. After the crewmembers couple the train together, what air test(s), if any, are required? (Rule 30.5.2)