STUDY GUIDE
 

AIR BRAKE - TRAIN HANDLING

01. Name the two methods used for an initial terminal air brake test depending on the lead unit. (Rule 30.2.2)


02. If during the leakage test method the brake pipe gauge indicates leakage that exceeds 5 pounds per minute, or if during the air flow method the air flow indicator reading exceeds 60 CFM what action is required and when?: (Rule 30.2.3)


03. Under what condition may the angle cock be left closed on the portion of the train to be left standing when detaching a locomotive or separating a train? (Rule 30.5.1)


04. When picking up cars in route and you don’t know how long they have been disconnected from an air supply. What inspection and/or test is required and explain how this may be done? (Rule 30.5.4)


05. When picking up a locomotive en-route what is require concerning the daily inspection. (Rule 30.8.2)


06. What is the most common alternative device that meets the requirement of a 2-way EOT device per Rule 30.10. (Rule 30.10)


07. What are some indications displayed on the HEU indicating failure of a 2-way EOT while operating on level grade that would require train to immediately to reduce to 30 MPH, (Rule 30.10.3)


08. When changing operating ends, how should you position the automatic brake valve from the end on which you are nullifying controls? (Rule 31.2.1)


09. On a moving train equipped with a 2-way EOT device, if a crew member places the train into emergency in order to stop the train, a crew member must operate the Emergency switch without hesitation. (Rule 31.9.1)

    True _____ False _____

10. On a moving train equipped with a 2-way EOT device, if the train has an undesired emergency (UDE) from an unknown source and the EOT brake pipe pressure drops to zero, a crew member must operate the Emergency switch without hesitation. (Rule 31.9.1)

    True _____ False _____

11. If the same air hoses separate twice en-route, what must be done? (Rule 31.12.4)


12. Anytime your train stops, must you leave the brakes applied? (Rule 31.3.2)