Great for learning about transportation, these printable train flash cards cover the railroad.
There are 26 flash cards in this set (5 pages to print.)
To use:
1. Print out the cards.
2. Cut along the dashed lines.
3. Fold along the solid lines.
Sample flash cards in this set:
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| STATION | A place designated in the timetable station column by name. |
| SINGLE TRACK | The main track upon which trains are operated both directions. |
| TRAIN | An engine or more than one engine coupled, with or without cars, displaying a marker and authorized to operate on a main track |
| YARD LIMITS | A portion of main track designated by yard limit signs and by timetable, train order Form T or track bulletin,( which trains and engines use as prescribed by rule 93) |
| YARD | A system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up trains, sorting of cars and other purposes. |
| SIDING | A track auxiliary to the main track for meeting or passing trains. |
| SPUR TRACK | Short, usually dead-end section of track used to access a facility or loading/unloading ramp. It also can be used to temporarily store equipment. |
| TRACK BULLETIN | A notice containing information as to track conditions or other conditions, necessary for the safe operation of trains or engines. |
| TRACK WARRANT CONTROL (TWC) | A method of authorizing movements of trains or engines or protecting men or machines on a main track within specified limits in territory designated by special instructions or order. |
| BLOCK | A length of track between consecutive block signals or from a block Signal to the end of block system limits, governed by block signals, cab signals or both. |
| FIXED SIGNAL | A signal of fixed location indicating a condition affecting the movement of a train. |
| BLOCK SIGNAL | A fixed signal at the entrance of a block to govern trains and engines entering and using that block. |
| BLOCK SYSTEM | A block or series of consecutive blocks within APB, ABS, ACS, CTC or interlocking limits |
| AUTOMATIC BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM (ABS) | A series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals or both, actuated by a train, engine or by certain conditions affecting the use of a block. |
| SIGNAL ASPECT | The appearance of a fixed signal conveying an indication as viewed from the direction of an approaching train; or the appearance or a cab signal conveying an indication as viewed by an observer in the cab. |
| SIGNAL INDICATION | The information conveyed by signal aspect. |
| ABSOLUTE SIGNAL | A block or interlocking signal designated by an "A" market or the absence of a number plate. |
| DOUBLE TRACK (DT) | Two main tracks, on one of the current of traffic is in a specified direction, and on the other in the opposite direction. |
| CURRENT OF TRAFFIC | The movement of trains on a main track, in one direction, specified by the rules. |
| CROSSOVER | A track connection between two adjacent tracks. |
| CENTRALIZED TRAFFIC CONTROL (CTC) | A remotely controlled block signal system under which train movements are authorized by block signals whose indicators supersede the superiority of trains. |
| CONTROL POINT | A location designated by number where signals and/or switches of a CTC system are controlled by control operator. |
| CONTROLLED SIDING | A siding with CTC or interlocking limits, the authorization for use of which is governed by signal indication or control operator. |
| AUTOMATIC CAB SIGNAL SYSTEM | A system which provides for the automatic operation of the cab signals and cab warning whistle. |
| ABSOLUTE BLOCK | A length of track in which no train or engine is permitted to enter while it is occupied by another train or engine. |
| TIMETABLE | The authority for the movement of regular trains subject to the rules. It may contain classified schedules and includes special instructions. |
