BNSF Exam 2 Questions And Answers
(Verified And Updated)
What is the verbiage would you say if you need to ask a train to change an established route? what
verbiage would you use? AKA: if you need to take a signal back on a closely approaching train, what
would you ask?
Can the engineer comply with a signal change to stop.
Engineer must identify themselves by name and that same exact thing that I asked them.
If I looked at a Mile Post and it has an X or Z at the end of it...what does that mean? i.e., 9.2x
duplicate Mile Post
What are the two ways to get authority in CTC?
What are the three authorities in TWC?
CTC - signal indication & verbal authority from the train dispatcher
TWC- Track warrant, Restricted Limits & Yard limits
What are the three verbal authorities in CTC?
10.1 - authority to enter the main track
10.3 - Track and Time
9.12.1- authority to pass stop signal indication
If a train dispatcher is looking at a Timetable and looking at a station it shows a J,B & T. What do these
abbreviations mean?
J - Junction
B - General Orders, Notices, and Circulars
T - Turning Facility
What is the definition of Main Track?
A track extending through yards and between stations, that must not be occupied without authority
or protection.
Main Track
A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without authority or
protection.
What is a movement opposite the authorized direction?
Reverse movement
if i needed to identify a train, how would i do that on BNSF Railway?
Initials, engine number, & direction where applicable
When may main track switches be left open in CTC?
When may main track switches be left open in TWC?
When may main track switches be left in both of those?
CTC - Track and Time
TWC - Track warrant - granted permission to leave it in the reverse position (box 13)
Both -if they leave a crew member or a switch tender at the switch
, What type of train requires only one crew member to verify a track release/roll up of a track warrant?
Passenger train
A key train with two cars placarded as inhalation hazardous has been stopped by a track side warning
device for a hot journal. The crew has completed their inspection and no defects are found. What if
any additional steps that need to be taken with these cars.
set out the indicated car
If a train is not a key train and a track side warning for overheated journal indicates on a hazmat car,
then what do we do?
That hazmat car must be set out (don't want to take a chance, there is no way of fixing it. They are
setting it out no matter what. Mechanical must go out to where it is set out and do a whole inspection
process on it, and then it can be released before it gets picked up back up and away it goes)
If you have a series of speed restrictions back to back and they were so closely spaced that the green
flags overlapped the yellow flags. How would the flagging be placed to protect those series of
restrictions?
place a yellow flag for each restriction. place one green flag at the end of the last restriction
Multiple Main Tracks
What are Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable?
What must a train do if a highly visible marker fails in route? (2 parts)
1. train crew must notify the train dispatcher
2. proceed to next repairable station for repairs
List three ways rules can be cancelled, issued or modified?
General Orders
Track Bulletins
SSI
When is a track warrant considered to be in effect?
When the Ok time is displayed
What is the definition of rolling equipment?
Engines, cars,
and one or more engines coupled to one or more cars.
What type restriction are yellow & green flags used to protect?
temporary speed restriction
How long is a track warrant in effect?
until it is cleared by a crew member or made void
(Verified And Updated)
What is the verbiage would you say if you need to ask a train to change an established route? what
verbiage would you use? AKA: if you need to take a signal back on a closely approaching train, what
would you ask?
Can the engineer comply with a signal change to stop.
Engineer must identify themselves by name and that same exact thing that I asked them.
If I looked at a Mile Post and it has an X or Z at the end of it...what does that mean? i.e., 9.2x
duplicate Mile Post
What are the two ways to get authority in CTC?
What are the three authorities in TWC?
CTC - signal indication & verbal authority from the train dispatcher
TWC- Track warrant, Restricted Limits & Yard limits
What are the three verbal authorities in CTC?
10.1 - authority to enter the main track
10.3 - Track and Time
9.12.1- authority to pass stop signal indication
If a train dispatcher is looking at a Timetable and looking at a station it shows a J,B & T. What do these
abbreviations mean?
J - Junction
B - General Orders, Notices, and Circulars
T - Turning Facility
What is the definition of Main Track?
A track extending through yards and between stations, that must not be occupied without authority
or protection.
Main Track
A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without authority or
protection.
What is a movement opposite the authorized direction?
Reverse movement
if i needed to identify a train, how would i do that on BNSF Railway?
Initials, engine number, & direction where applicable
When may main track switches be left open in CTC?
When may main track switches be left open in TWC?
When may main track switches be left in both of those?
CTC - Track and Time
TWC - Track warrant - granted permission to leave it in the reverse position (box 13)
Both -if they leave a crew member or a switch tender at the switch
, What type of train requires only one crew member to verify a track release/roll up of a track warrant?
Passenger train
A key train with two cars placarded as inhalation hazardous has been stopped by a track side warning
device for a hot journal. The crew has completed their inspection and no defects are found. What if
any additional steps that need to be taken with these cars.
set out the indicated car
If a train is not a key train and a track side warning for overheated journal indicates on a hazmat car,
then what do we do?
That hazmat car must be set out (don't want to take a chance, there is no way of fixing it. They are
setting it out no matter what. Mechanical must go out to where it is set out and do a whole inspection
process on it, and then it can be released before it gets picked up back up and away it goes)
If you have a series of speed restrictions back to back and they were so closely spaced that the green
flags overlapped the yellow flags. How would the flagging be placed to protect those series of
restrictions?
place a yellow flag for each restriction. place one green flag at the end of the last restriction
Multiple Main Tracks
What are Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable?
What must a train do if a highly visible marker fails in route? (2 parts)
1. train crew must notify the train dispatcher
2. proceed to next repairable station for repairs
List three ways rules can be cancelled, issued or modified?
General Orders
Track Bulletins
SSI
When is a track warrant considered to be in effect?
When the Ok time is displayed
What is the definition of rolling equipment?
Engines, cars,
and one or more engines coupled to one or more cars.
What type restriction are yellow & green flags used to protect?
temporary speed restriction
How long is a track warrant in effect?
until it is cleared by a crew member or made void
