This is an open book exam and is required of all who operate a locomotive on the EPRR. It is intended to be sure everyone is completely familiar with safe operations on the EPRR. Circle answer or fill in blanks.

Name:

1. Who is required to have a familiarization ride?
a. Conductor
b. Locomotive Owner
c. Locomotive Engineers

2. Which operating guidelines apply for safe operation?
a. EPRR Operating Guidelines
b. US Live Steam Standard Guidelines
c. Tennessee Amusement Regulatory Board
d. Other established club rules

3. Safety chains or wires are required at all times a car is moved by a locomotive
a. True
b. False

4. The only time a conductor is not required is on a train with only one car of adult passengers.
a. True
b. False

5. Which has priority over train movements on the main line?
a. Dispatcher
b. Engineers via radio or hand signals
c. Block signals

6. What are the speed limits?
Mainline _____ MPH
Yard _____ MPH

7. How close may you follow another moving train? ___30' ___ 60' ___ 90'

8. What do the different color buttons control?

9. What do the orange tabs or lines on ties near turnouts indicate?
a. Yard limit indicators b. End of signaled block c. Clearance points for diverging routes of the turnout

10. What do the block signal colors indicate?

11. What does a red reflector along the side of a track indicate?
a. Track ends in less than 100'
b. Construction zone, reduce speed

12. What does a blue reflector along the side of a track indicate?
a. Track ends in less than 100'
b. Construction zone, reduce speed

CSME Orientation Ride by: _______________________________ Date: ____________

You may print this out, complete it and bring it with you or one will be provided at the railroad.