Practice question
When a conductor observes a burning journal (overheated axle bearing) on a car in the train during a stop, the correct action is to:
- Pour water on the bearing to cool it, then continue the trip
- Bad-order the car, set it out at the nearest available location, and notify the dispatcher
- Continue to the next yard at reduced speed and report the defect upon arrival
- Allow the bearing to cool for 30 minutes and then inspect it before continuing
Answer: B — Bad-order the car, set it out at the nearest available location, and notify the dispatcher
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