BNSF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
TEST 6 COMPLETE A+ GRADED.
A conflicting route must not be established until: (9.5.1)
Communication has been established with the crew of the approaching train
and it is known such train has stopped clear of the conflicting route.
Trains granted Track and Time, after stopping, may pass a signal displaying
a Stop indication without further authority: (10.3a)
Within the limits
A red flag or red light is displayed where trains must proceed at reduced
speed: (MW 5.4.7)
False
When authorized, a block system or sections of it may be suspended by:
(9.23)
Track bulletin
Within interlocking limits, interlocking signals: (9.3)
Govern the use of the routes of an interlocking and May also be a block signal
for the block beyond the interlocking in the direction of movement
A yellow flag will be placed____________ in advance of each location
where train movement is restricted because of track conditions or
structures. (MW 5.4.2)
2 miles
Before joint Track and Time is granted for on-track equipment or
employees in the same limits as a train: (MW 10.3.3)
,The employee in charge of the equipment and a crew member of the train
must be notified of the fact.
When a train passes a signal requiring movement at restricted speed, it
must move at restricted speed until its leading wheels have passed the
next governing signal or: (9.11)
When a next governing signal does not exist, trains operating on the main track
must travel 2 miles or pass the opposing distant signal
Trains authorized by Track and Time must move at: (10.3)
Restricted speed if authority is joint and Maximum authorized speed if
authority is sole
A control operator may grant authority to enter CTC limits by: (10.1)
Verbally granting authority as follows: "(Train) at (location) has authority to
enter (track) and proceed (direction)." (Rule 10.1)
Verbally granting Track and Time (Rule 10.3)
Verbally authorizing movement past a Stop indication (Rule 9.12.1)
What is necessary for the issuance of Track and Time for machines, track
cars, or employees in the same limits with a train that has Track and Time?
(10.3.3)
Joint Track and Time must be issued to all trains, machines, track cars, or
employees within the same limits or that will enter the limits.
A signal displaying a Proceed indication that changes to an indication
requiring a train to stop must be reported to: (9.6)
Train dispatcher
What is required when a block is occupied or a switch protected by a
signal is changed from its normal position and that signal fails to display
its most restrictive indication? (9.7)
,Regard the signal as displaying a Stop indication and The train must stop
immediately and employees must warn others by radio of the exact location
and status of the train.
What is a switch that, if used by rolling equipment, could permit the
rolling equipment to couple to the equipment being protected? (5.12)
A switch providing direct access
When movement is made over a dual control switch operated by hand, the
switch must not be restored to power until: (9.13)
At least one unit or car has passed over the switch points
If the control operator cannot line a dual control switch to the desired
position or the control machine does not indicate that the switch is lined
and locked, the control operator must: (9.13)
Authorize movement past the Stop indication and instruct the employee to
operate the switch by hand.
When a Proceed indication has been displayed on a controlled signal for a
train's movement and movement cannot be made promptly, who must be
notified? (9.5.5)
Control operator
When a block system or sections of it are suspended, a track bulletin
prescribing speed must be issued. The maximum speed permitted is:
(9.23.1)
49 MPH freight; 59 MPH passenger
What action must the control operator take when a switch does not
indicate being lined and locked within Track and Time limits? (45.6)
Instruct the Track and Time holder or other employee to operate the switch by
hand.
, To perform work on a main track that affects the movement of trains, a
foreman must: (MW 6.3.1)
Have an authority
When comunication has ended and a response is required, what is used?
Over
When comunication has ended and a response is not required, what is
used?
Out
Employees must not use the radio to give information to a train or engine
crew about the name, position, aspect, or indication displayed by a fixed
signal....
unless the information is given between members of the same crew or the
information is needed to warn of an emergency.
How far from a restricted area must a flag be placed to warn trains of a
restricted area and what color will it be?
A yellow flag must be placed two miles before the restricted area to warn
trains of conditions ahead.
When a red flag is or red light is displayed between the raisl of a track, the
train must....
stop and not proceed until the flag or light has been removed by an employee
of the same class that placed it.
What is used to protect outfit cars?
L.A.M.M.I. (line switches away, apply blocking, make a report, maintain report
for 15 days, issue track bulletin Form C)
What is rolling equipment?
TEST 6 COMPLETE A+ GRADED.
A conflicting route must not be established until: (9.5.1)
Communication has been established with the crew of the approaching train
and it is known such train has stopped clear of the conflicting route.
Trains granted Track and Time, after stopping, may pass a signal displaying
a Stop indication without further authority: (10.3a)
Within the limits
A red flag or red light is displayed where trains must proceed at reduced
speed: (MW 5.4.7)
False
When authorized, a block system or sections of it may be suspended by:
(9.23)
Track bulletin
Within interlocking limits, interlocking signals: (9.3)
Govern the use of the routes of an interlocking and May also be a block signal
for the block beyond the interlocking in the direction of movement
A yellow flag will be placed____________ in advance of each location
where train movement is restricted because of track conditions or
structures. (MW 5.4.2)
2 miles
Before joint Track and Time is granted for on-track equipment or
employees in the same limits as a train: (MW 10.3.3)
,The employee in charge of the equipment and a crew member of the train
must be notified of the fact.
When a train passes a signal requiring movement at restricted speed, it
must move at restricted speed until its leading wheels have passed the
next governing signal or: (9.11)
When a next governing signal does not exist, trains operating on the main track
must travel 2 miles or pass the opposing distant signal
Trains authorized by Track and Time must move at: (10.3)
Restricted speed if authority is joint and Maximum authorized speed if
authority is sole
A control operator may grant authority to enter CTC limits by: (10.1)
Verbally granting authority as follows: "(Train) at (location) has authority to
enter (track) and proceed (direction)." (Rule 10.1)
Verbally granting Track and Time (Rule 10.3)
Verbally authorizing movement past a Stop indication (Rule 9.12.1)
What is necessary for the issuance of Track and Time for machines, track
cars, or employees in the same limits with a train that has Track and Time?
(10.3.3)
Joint Track and Time must be issued to all trains, machines, track cars, or
employees within the same limits or that will enter the limits.
A signal displaying a Proceed indication that changes to an indication
requiring a train to stop must be reported to: (9.6)
Train dispatcher
What is required when a block is occupied or a switch protected by a
signal is changed from its normal position and that signal fails to display
its most restrictive indication? (9.7)
,Regard the signal as displaying a Stop indication and The train must stop
immediately and employees must warn others by radio of the exact location
and status of the train.
What is a switch that, if used by rolling equipment, could permit the
rolling equipment to couple to the equipment being protected? (5.12)
A switch providing direct access
When movement is made over a dual control switch operated by hand, the
switch must not be restored to power until: (9.13)
At least one unit or car has passed over the switch points
If the control operator cannot line a dual control switch to the desired
position or the control machine does not indicate that the switch is lined
and locked, the control operator must: (9.13)
Authorize movement past the Stop indication and instruct the employee to
operate the switch by hand.
When a Proceed indication has been displayed on a controlled signal for a
train's movement and movement cannot be made promptly, who must be
notified? (9.5.5)
Control operator
When a block system or sections of it are suspended, a track bulletin
prescribing speed must be issued. The maximum speed permitted is:
(9.23.1)
49 MPH freight; 59 MPH passenger
What action must the control operator take when a switch does not
indicate being lined and locked within Track and Time limits? (45.6)
Instruct the Track and Time holder or other employee to operate the switch by
hand.
, To perform work on a main track that affects the movement of trains, a
foreman must: (MW 6.3.1)
Have an authority
When comunication has ended and a response is required, what is used?
Over
When comunication has ended and a response is not required, what is
used?
Out
Employees must not use the radio to give information to a train or engine
crew about the name, position, aspect, or indication displayed by a fixed
signal....
unless the information is given between members of the same crew or the
information is needed to warn of an emergency.
How far from a restricted area must a flag be placed to warn trains of a
restricted area and what color will it be?
A yellow flag must be placed two miles before the restricted area to warn
trains of conditions ahead.
When a red flag is or red light is displayed between the raisl of a track, the
train must....
stop and not proceed until the flag or light has been removed by an employee
of the same class that placed it.
What is used to protect outfit cars?
L.A.M.M.I. (line switches away, apply blocking, make a report, maintain report
for 15 days, issue track bulletin Form C)
What is rolling equipment?
