BNSF Maintenance of Way
Operating Rules Test Bank
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1. Track warrant control- method to TWC
authorize train movements or pro-
tect men and equipment on a main
track within specified limits in a ter-
ritory designated by the timetable.
2. When used in relation to a manual- Effective locking device
ly operated switch or derail, a lock
that can be locked or unlocked only
by the craft or group of workers
applying the lock.
3. A track extending through yards Main Track
and between stations that must
not be occupied without authority
or protection.
4. Two or more main tracks that are Multiple Main Tracks
used according to the timetable.
5. A track connected to the main track Siding
and used for meeting or pass-
ing trains. Location of sidings are
shown in timetable.
6. Yard Limits YL
7. West Crossover WXO
8. West Siding Switch WSS
9. Westbound Controlled Signal WBCS
10. South Crossover SXO
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11. South Siding Switch SSS
12. Southbound Controlled Signal SBCS
13. Restricted Limits RL
14. North Crossover NXO
15. North Siding Switch NSS
16. Northbound Controlled Signal NBCS
17. Main Track MT
18. Mile Post MP
19. East Crossover EXO
20. East Siding Switch ESS
21. Eastbound Controlled Signal EBCS
22. Double Track DT
23. Centralized Traffic Control- Block CTC
system that uses block signal in-
dications to authorize train move-
ments.
24. Two or more tracks with track cen- Adjacent Tracks
ters spaced less than 25ft apart.
25. Location of absolute signals con- Control Point
trolled by a control operator.
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