Study Aides

Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen local 56

Study Aides

As a new employee you are going to be required to learn a lot of information which is going to take a great deal of time and effort. We cannot stress enough how important it is that you begin your studying the day you step on the property, and to continue to do so till qualification and beyond. Take our word for it, you will truly appreciate being prepared for the situations that you will ultimately encounter on the job.

As the website is updated in the future there will be more information added.

Below is a list of some of the important topics that you will need to know,

Basic Signal Definitions, Terms & Lingo

R.W.P. (Roadway Worker Protection)

Rules

Grounds

Air Pressure

Jumpers

Indication Magnets

Detector Magnets and Lock Relays

Signal Lever locks / Approach Stick Relays

Picking Traffic (Relay & Mechanical)

Switches (types & where found)

Interlockings/Control Machines (who controls where)

Signal Aspects & Indications

Track Circuit Types & Readings

Battery & Rectifiers

Cell Voltages

Case load, charging rate and rectifier output(CL+CR=RO)

Set up - Constant current / Constant volt rectifiers

Counting Cable Conductors

Megger Readings & How To

Special Instructions & Time Table

All of the information for the above is available whether it be provided by the carrier or by a fellow brother. As stated previously this page is a work in progress and if anyone has any input please email us with your suggestions.

This is only the beginning!