BNSF CONDUCTOR FINAL EXAM TEST
BANK QUESTIONS 2026 COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ BNSF 540 East passes a yellow-red flag at MP 280, and the crew has
no track bulletin specifying a restiction. They try unsuccessfully to
contact the employee in charge. They contact the dispatcher, who
verifies there is no restriction in effect at that location. Two miles from
the location of the yellow-red flag, the crew does not find a red flag.
How must the crew proceed? When may the crew increase speed?
Answer: The crew must proceed at restricted speed. Increase speed only
after a crew member has recieved instructions from the employee in
charge or the leading wheels have traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow-
red flag and the dispatcher has verified no track bulletin or track warrant
protecting men or equipment is in effect at that location.
⩥ BNSF 5540 West passes a yellow flag and has no track bulletin
specifying a temporary speed restriction. They contact the dispatcher,
who verifies there is no track bulletin in effect at that location. What is
required of the crew? Answer: Once the train is two miles beyond the
yellow flag, continue at a speed not exceeding 10 mph until the rear of
train has passed a green flag or is 4 miles beyond the yellow flag.
⩥ The crew of BNSF 8109 West has stopped clear of the main track in
the siding at Julianna to meet two trains. What is the proper position for
their headlights? Answer: OFF
, ⩥ When approaching a public crossing at grade with the engine in front
at 55 mph, when should whistle signal ( - - o - ) be started? Answer:
Start the signal at or about the crossing sign, but not more than a quarter
mile before the crossing
⩥ On yard track 0703 at the originating terminal, an outbound freight
train is made up and the engine has been placed on the train. Before the
initial terminal air brake inspection and test are made by carman, which
of the following would provide proper blue signal protection? Answer:
Line each manually operated switch against movement to Track 0703;
lock each switch with an effective locking device; and place a blue
signal at or near each switch and on the controlling engine where it is
visible to the engineer.
⩥ BNSF 4400 West is operating in CTC territory and approaches a
controlled signal that is dark. What is required? Answer: The train must
stop and contact the control operator for instructions.
⩥ BNSF 3818 West is operating in ABS limits and approaches a dark
signal equipped with a number plate. What is required? Answer: The
train may pass the signal at restricted speed without stopping, and must
report the absent light to the dispatcher.
⩥ A train is going to make a backup movement on the main track in
accordance with GCOR 6.6. The crew has conducted the proper job
briefings and recieved permission from the dispatcher. Once the
BANK QUESTIONS 2026 COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ BNSF 540 East passes a yellow-red flag at MP 280, and the crew has
no track bulletin specifying a restiction. They try unsuccessfully to
contact the employee in charge. They contact the dispatcher, who
verifies there is no restriction in effect at that location. Two miles from
the location of the yellow-red flag, the crew does not find a red flag.
How must the crew proceed? When may the crew increase speed?
Answer: The crew must proceed at restricted speed. Increase speed only
after a crew member has recieved instructions from the employee in
charge or the leading wheels have traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow-
red flag and the dispatcher has verified no track bulletin or track warrant
protecting men or equipment is in effect at that location.
⩥ BNSF 5540 West passes a yellow flag and has no track bulletin
specifying a temporary speed restriction. They contact the dispatcher,
who verifies there is no track bulletin in effect at that location. What is
required of the crew? Answer: Once the train is two miles beyond the
yellow flag, continue at a speed not exceeding 10 mph until the rear of
train has passed a green flag or is 4 miles beyond the yellow flag.
⩥ The crew of BNSF 8109 West has stopped clear of the main track in
the siding at Julianna to meet two trains. What is the proper position for
their headlights? Answer: OFF
, ⩥ When approaching a public crossing at grade with the engine in front
at 55 mph, when should whistle signal ( - - o - ) be started? Answer:
Start the signal at or about the crossing sign, but not more than a quarter
mile before the crossing
⩥ On yard track 0703 at the originating terminal, an outbound freight
train is made up and the engine has been placed on the train. Before the
initial terminal air brake inspection and test are made by carman, which
of the following would provide proper blue signal protection? Answer:
Line each manually operated switch against movement to Track 0703;
lock each switch with an effective locking device; and place a blue
signal at or near each switch and on the controlling engine where it is
visible to the engineer.
⩥ BNSF 4400 West is operating in CTC territory and approaches a
controlled signal that is dark. What is required? Answer: The train must
stop and contact the control operator for instructions.
⩥ BNSF 3818 West is operating in ABS limits and approaches a dark
signal equipped with a number plate. What is required? Answer: The
train may pass the signal at restricted speed without stopping, and must
report the absent light to the dispatcher.
⩥ A train is going to make a backup movement on the main track in
accordance with GCOR 6.6. The crew has conducted the proper job
briefings and recieved permission from the dispatcher. Once the
