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ABTH 103.3B

An eastbound train is stopped in a siding to meet a westbound train. When operating conditions allow, when is it permitted for the eastbound train to release the brakes?

As soon as the westbound train passes, regardless of signal indication
Once stopped, the engineer may release brakes at any time
Once at least half of the westbound train has passed
When the train is ready to depart

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ABTH 103.3B

Answer: When the train is ready to depart

Feedback:
If required to release brakes, such as during a train inspection, brakes must be reapplied and released prior to departing. An example of an operating condition that may not allow brakes to remain applied until ready to depart or no increase in brake pipe reduction after stopping: when near a long, descending heavy or mountain grade and brake system requires full charge before proceeding.