Locomotive Rules and Inspection Flashcards
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According to GCOR, what must an engineer do before leaving a locomotive unattended?
Answer: Secure the locomotive so it cannot move and leave it in a safe condition
Before leaving a locomotive unattended, the engineer must secure it so it cannot move and ensure it is in a safe condition to protect against unintended movement.
Under GCOR, what does it mean when a locomotive is operating 'light'?
Answer: The locomotive is moving without any cars coupled to it
A 'light' locomotive (or 'running light') means the locomotive is moving without any cars or equipment coupled to it.
When a locomotive cab is not equipped with a working windshield wiper on the engineer's side during precipitation, what does GCOR require?
Answer: The locomotive must be set out at the next available location
A non-functional windshield wiper on the engineer's side impairs visibility and requires the locomotive to be set out at the next available location for repair.
Under GCOR, what is the correct procedure when an engineer notices a locomotive fuel level is critically low during a trip?
Answer: Notify the train dispatcher so arrangements can be made for refueling
When fuel is critically low, the engineer must notify the train dispatcher so that arrangements can be made for refueling before the locomotive runs out of fuel.
According to GCOR, what must be done when a locomotive horn is inoperative?
Answer: The defect must be reported and the locomotive removed from service or repaired
An inoperative horn is a reportable defect that requires the locomotive to be removed from service or repaired, as the horn is a critical safety warning device.
Under GCOR, at what point must the locomotive's bell be rung when approaching a public grade crossing?
Answer: Not less than one-quarter mile before the crossing until the locomotive clears it
GCOR requires the bell to be rung not less than one-quarter mile before a public crossing and to continue ringing until the locomotive has passed through the crossing.
When a locomotive in a consist develops a mechanical failure that causes it to drag or resist movement, what action is required under GCOR?
Answer: Stop the train and take the defective locomotive out of service
A locomotive that drags or resists movement creates a dangerous mechanical condition, requiring the train to stop and the defective unit to be removed from service.