Locomotive Engine Questions And Answers

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1.

On a PL42-AC where can the Alerter cut out switch be found?
- A.
  
  Behind the Engineer's seat
- B.
  
  Cell phone cabinet
- C.
  
  Electrical Closet
- D.
  
  COM cubicle in the machine room
2.

Where can the 5 FCO's be found on a PL42-AC?
- A.
  
  Engineer's Desk
- B.
  
  Back wall behind engineer
- C.
  
  COM Cubicle
- D.
  
  Outside, on the R end of both sides of the locomotive
- E.
  
  Engine Governor
- F.
  
  Attached to the crankcase
- G.
  
  In the Air Brake Room
- H.
  
  Behind the seat on the firemans side
- I.
  
  Underneath the low water reset
3.

What 5 safety devices must be observed when initially starting the prime mover on GP equipment?
- A.
  
  Indicator Light Panel
- B.
  
  Ammeter
- C.
  
  Engine Voltage
- D.
  
  Both low water resets
- E.
  
  Crankcase overpressure reset
- F.
  
  Water cooling glass
- G.
  
  Low oil reset
- H.
  
  Engine Overspeed Reset Handle
4.

On a PL42-AC, there are 5 inverters (1-2-3-4-5) that provide power for traction motors and the HEP. Which inverter provides power for the HEP?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
- E.
  
  5
5.

On F40 equipment, if the idle switch is in the normal position, how many RPMS will the prime mover run at?
- A.
  
  318
- B.
  
  255
- C.
  
  328
- D.
  
  358
6.

At what temperature will the Hot Engine Light turn on at to indicate a hot engine condition exists?
- A.
  
  208
- B.
  
  212
- C.
  
  215
- D.
  
  223
7.

If a diesel locomotive's control air pressure drops below 90psi, what will happen?
- A.
  
  Train will go into penalty
- B.
  
  The locomotive will release brake applications to allow for recharging
- C.
  
  Locomotive will give an ATS penalty
- D.
  
  Option 4
8.

When starting a GP, the fuel bowl nearest the engine block must be observed when priming the engine.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

The prime mover must be primed for about [Blank] seconds prior to starting.
10.

While operating under rule 554, the Dispatcher gives permission to operate according to rule 556, what is the maximum speed for the train after permission was received?
- A.
  
  40mph
- B.
  
  59mph
- C.
  
  79mph
- D.
  
  49mph
11.

Operating in CSS territory WITH wayside signals, the train experiences an ATS failure, what is the maximum authorized speed without any authorizations?
- A.
  
  40mph
- B.
  
  Restricted Speed
- C.
  
  20mph
- D.
  
  30mph
12.

What rules are in effect between Meadows and Cape?
- A.
  
  ABS
- B.
  
  INT
- C.
  
  CSS
- D.
  
  261
13.

What are tracks 1-17 in the Hoboken Train Shed designated as?
- A.
  
  A Yard
- B.
  
  Engine Repair Shop Area
- C.
  
  Main Tracks
- D.
  
  Non-controlled tracks
14.

Where do the limits of Terminal Interlocking extend to?
- A.
  
  East end of Train Shed Tracks
- B.
  
  West end of Train Shed Tracks
- C.
  
  To the east end of the East End Interlocking
- D.
  
  None of the above
15.

When performing a Brake Pipe Leakage test as per 2.3, what is the first step that must be taken?
- A.
  
  Cut out the AB
- B.
  
  Make a FULL SERVICE application
- C.
  
  Make a 10psi reduction
- D.
  
  Dump the mofo
16.

When fully MU'ed, the generator field switch MUST be in the up or closed position.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

When hauling a locomotive dead in the consist, and the main reservoir of that locomotive must be charged through the brake pipe, what will the main reservoir of the dead train charge to?
- A.
  
  Normal Main Reservoir pressure, between 130 and 140psi
- B.
  
  About 40psi
- C.
  
  About 30psi
- D.
  
  About 50psi
18.

If a locomotive is being hauled dead in train, with it's main reservoir charging through the brake pipe, the IB MUST be cut out.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

When making a shop move between Hoboken and the MMC with a consist containing no more than 2 locomotives, what are the only to pneumatic hoses that must be coupled?
- A.
  
  Apply and Release house
- B.
  
  Brake Pipe
- C.
  
  Car Main Reservoir Equalizing Pipe
- D.
  
  Signal Pipe
- E.
  
  Main Reservoir Equalizing Pipe
20.

Is [your statement here] true or false?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

When entering Coded Territory, the territory selector switch must be flipped to the non-coded position within 5 seconds.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

As per FRA regulations, the maximum authorized speed of trains in non-coded territory is [Blank]mph.
23.

All movements in the Old Westbound must operate?
24.

Slow Approach.....(verbatim)
25.

Medium Approach.....(verbatim)