BNSF CONDUCTOR ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● Block
Answer: A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed
by block limit signals, cab signals or Form M.
●● Controlled Block
Answer: The block, or series of consecutive blocks, between successive
controlled signals in Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory.
●● Deadhead Train
Answer: A passenger train on which no revenue passengers are carried.
●● Engine
Answer: A unit, other than a track car, propelled by any form of energy,
or combination of such units operated from a single control, used in train
yard or service. Engines include diesel and electric multiple unit cars.
●● Equipment
Answer: Railroad cars, engines, or track cars.
, ●● Extra Train
Answer: A train not designed by timetable schedule or bulletin order. It
may be designated either "Extra" or "Passenger Extra". The direction of
travel must be included in the designation; for example: "Extra 2024
East".
●● Freight Train
Answer: Any train that is not a passenger train.
●● Light Engine
Answer: An Engine consisting of one or more units without cars. Does
not apply to multiple-unit cars.
●● M-Series Equipment
Answer: Multiple-unit passenger cars of the M-2, M-3, M-4, M-6, M-7,
OR M-8 Series.
●● Non-Shunting Equipment
Answer: Equipment that may not shunt track circuits, including a single
light engine, a single Multiple Unit (MU) car or a single pair of MU
cars, track cars, and equipment indicated in the Timetable Special
Instructions.
●● Track Car
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● Block
Answer: A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed
by block limit signals, cab signals or Form M.
●● Controlled Block
Answer: The block, or series of consecutive blocks, between successive
controlled signals in Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory.
●● Deadhead Train
Answer: A passenger train on which no revenue passengers are carried.
●● Engine
Answer: A unit, other than a track car, propelled by any form of energy,
or combination of such units operated from a single control, used in train
yard or service. Engines include diesel and electric multiple unit cars.
●● Equipment
Answer: Railroad cars, engines, or track cars.
, ●● Extra Train
Answer: A train not designed by timetable schedule or bulletin order. It
may be designated either "Extra" or "Passenger Extra". The direction of
travel must be included in the designation; for example: "Extra 2024
East".
●● Freight Train
Answer: Any train that is not a passenger train.
●● Light Engine
Answer: An Engine consisting of one or more units without cars. Does
not apply to multiple-unit cars.
●● M-Series Equipment
Answer: Multiple-unit passenger cars of the M-2, M-3, M-4, M-6, M-7,
OR M-8 Series.
●● Non-Shunting Equipment
Answer: Equipment that may not shunt track circuits, including a single
light engine, a single Multiple Unit (MU) car or a single pair of MU
cars, track cars, and equipment indicated in the Timetable Special
Instructions.
●● Track Car
