Locomotive Rules and Inspection Flashcards
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Before operating a locomotive, what must crew members do according to GCOR requirements?
Answer: Inspect the locomotive and report any defects to the proper authority
GCOR requires crew members to inspect the locomotive before operation and report any defects to the proper authority to ensure safe operation.
When a locomotive's automatic brake fails to apply during a required brake test, what action must be taken?
Answer: The locomotive must be set out and not used until repaired
A locomotive with a failed automatic brake must be set out of service and not used until the defect is repaired.
Under GCOR, what does the term 'bad order' mean when applied to a locomotive?
Answer: A locomotive that is defective and must be removed from service
A 'bad order' locomotive is one that is defective and must be removed from revenue service until repaired.
According to GCOR, when must the locomotive horn be sounded at a public grade crossing?
Answer: At approximately one-quarter mile before the crossing and until the locomotive occupies the crossing
GCOR requires the horn to be sounded beginning approximately one-quarter mile before a public grade crossing and continuing until the locomotive occupies the crossing.
If a locomotive's headlight fails during a trip, what does GCOR generally require?
Answer: Report the defect at the next terminal and take the locomotive out of service
A defective headlight must be reported at the next terminal and the locomotive taken out of service, as proper illumination is required for safe operation.
Under GCOR, who is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the locomotive consist?
Answer: Both the engineer and conductor share equal responsibility
Under GCOR, both the engineer and conductor share responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the train and locomotive consist.
When a locomotive is placed in multiple unit (MU) service, which locomotive's controls govern the train's braking?
Answer: The lead locomotive from which the engineer operates
In multiple unit service, the lead locomotive from which the engineer operates provides the controlling inputs for braking and throttle for the entire consist.