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Air Brakes Part Two
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AIR BRAKES PART TWO - Questions 26 to 50
26. The Air Brake Rules are intended to ensure the safe operation of brakes on all freight and passenger trains operating in Canada. These rules
apply to all railway companies subject to the jurisdiction of Transport Canada pursuant to the Railway Safety Act.

27. Service braking relies on brake pipe (BP) pressure reduction for control. BP pressure is normally maintained at [ blank ] when the friction brakes are released.



28. During a running brake test the train air brakes should be applied with sufficient force to ascertain whether or not brakes are
operating correctly and also testing the [ blank ] of the brakes.



29. If brakes do not operate properly, train must be stopped, cause of failure ascertained, corrected and running test [ blank ].



30. A [ blank ] brake test is required after changing ends in a push-pull mode operation.



31. When performing a Continuity test, charge system to not less than [ blank blank ].



32. When performing a Continuity test make a [ blank blank blank ] of the brakes.



33. Brakes must apply and release on [ blanks ] of a train when performing a Continuity test.



34. When performing a running brake test on cab control movements, it will be necessary to place the throttle in idle and apply
the train brakes with [ blank blank ] to ensure that the brakes are operating and the train is properly decelerating.


35. Blended brake is a combination of dynamic brake and air brakes. Blended brake [ blank(s) ] be used on all passenger trains.



36. Who must perform the No. 1 Passenger Air Brake Test at the designated Safety Inspection Location?



37. When leaving a leading locomotive unattended what position must the independent brake handle be left in?

38. On GO trains, the MU-2A independent cut-out valve is [ blanks ].



39. After changing ends, what position must the automatic brake handle be in on the trailing equipment at the rear of the train?


40. After changing ends, what position must the automatic brake cut-out valve be in on the trailing equipment at the rear of the train?


41. After changing ends, what position must the independent brake handle be in on the locomotive at the rear of the train?


42. During a PENALTY brake application, the PC switch opens with a displayed PC light. At what rate is the brake pipe air moving?


43. To reset a PENALTY brake application, place the AUTOMATIC BRAKE handle in the [ blank blank blank ] position.


44. To reset an EMERGENCY brake application, after the train stops, place the AUTOMATIC BRAKE handle
in the [ blank blank ] position for 60 to 90 seconds, and then return it to the release position.


45. To reset a PENALTY or an EMERGENCY brake application, place the THROTTLE in the [ blank ] position.


46. At outpost locations what type of brake test is required?


47. Are GO trains required to perform a Push or Pull Test off the shop to test retarding force of the locomotive handbrake?



48. En route defects must be reported immediately to?


49. When performing a shop track brake test, must the brakes be observed applying and releasing on both sides of the locomotive?

50. At an On-line crew change off point, what must be completed by the incoming QCTOl / Engineer?



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