BNSF Test 6 (Actual) Questions With Correct Solutions.

What must the transmitting employee say to indicate a radio transmission is complete and no response is expected? (2.4) - Answer-Out Trains must release Track and Time: (10.3b) - Answer-Before the time granted expires Before granting Track and Time, what must the control operator do to the control machine to prevent movement into the limits? (10.3.1) - Answer-Apply blocking or marking devices. What is a fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using that block? (GL) - Answer-Block signal Engines, cars, or equipment must not be detached and left standing entirely between the opposing interlocking signals that govern movements at a railroad crossing at grade. (9.19) - Answer-True Who must communicate at once with the control operator when a call light is illuminated? (9.24) - Answer-Any employee who sees it unless the employee is on a moving train Red flags are used in conjunction with: (MW 5.4.3) - Answer-Yellow-Red flags Where the less-than-2-mile requirement applies, yellow flags will be placed between the switches of a siding used for the meeting or passing of trains, and: (MW 5.4.2) - Answer-A yellow flag must be placed adjacent to the siding tracks. What is a block or interlocking signal without a number plate or designated by an "A" marker? (GL) - Answer-Absolute signal On-track equipment is defined as machines that may be operated on the rails, and includes motor cars, push cars, trailers, hi-rail vehicles, cranes, tampers, power jacks, ballast shapers, booms, trucks, and other similar equipment. (MW-GL) - Answer-TrueYard limits authorize on-track equipment to occupy a main track and perform work when a block system is in effect to indicate condition of the block. (MW 6.3.1) - Answer-False When the control operator has stopped a conflicting movement and both crews have been advised of the move to be made: (9.12.1 - Answer-The control operator may authorize another train to proceed in the same limits. What is a series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both and the signals are activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block use? (GL) - Answer-Automatic Block Signal System Within CTC, a train is stopped at a Stop signal, no conflicting movement is evident, and the train is not within Track and Time limits. What action should the crew take? (9.12.1) - Answer-Immediately contact the control operator. Except when communication has failed, an emergency release must not be operated or its seal broken: (9.18) - Answer-Without permission from the control operator or train dispatcher If a signal or signal appliance functions improperly or the track is damaged: (9.5.2) - Answer-No movements on such routes may be permitted until the track and signal appliance are examined and movement can occur safely. Signals that govern movement on affected routes must display a Stop indication. What is a block signal system that uses block signal indications to authorize train movement? (GL) - Answer-Centralized Traffic Control A red flag may be displayed between the rails: (MW 5.4.7) - Answer-On any track Block signals, cab signals, or both: (9.3) - Answer-Govern the use of blocks When signals are suspended, until informed that switches are lined for the main track and locked in the hand position, movements over dual control switches must: (9.23.1) - Answer-Not be made until train has stopped, switch is inspected, circuit is fouled, and assured switches are properly linedTrack and Time may be granted for: (10.3.2) - Answer-Trains, Machines, track cars, or employees A train initiating movement between signals where there is no governing signal: (9.10) - Answer-Must move at restricted speed until the leading wheels have passed the next governing signal What is a signal indication? (GL) - Answer-The action required by the signal aspect When a train is approaching a Stop indication in CTC, the control operator knows there is no conflicting movement, and the train is not within Track and Time limits, instructions to proceed will be issued as follows: (9.12.1) - Answer-"After stopping, (train) at (location) has authority to pass signal displaying Stop indication." Machines, track cars, or employees must be clear of the limits before the employee granted Track and Time releases the authority. (10.3.2) - Answer-True Joint Track and Time may never be granted. (10.3.3) - Answer-False The employee requesting Track and Time will state his name, occupation, exact location, train or other identification, and: (10.3.4) - Answer-Will repeat the authority granted back to the control operator Do not operate a dual control switch or derail within Track and Time limits without confirming with _________ it is safe to do so. (45.6) - Answer-The Track and Time holder, An employee who is standing at the switch If a train overruns a Stop indication within CTC territory or interlockings, what is required of the train crew? (9.5) - Answer-Warn other trains at once by radio, stop immediately, and contact the train dispatcher. A red flag or light will be displayed at locations where trains or on-track equipment must stop unless they receive verbal permission from the employee in charge to pass the red flag or light without stopping. (MW 5.4.7) - Answer-TrueWithin block system limits, when may movement to the main track be made without waiting the prescribed time? (9.17) - Answer-When the train is entering a main track outside of yard limits for authorized movement against the current of traffic and When the block to be entered is occupied by a train, engine, or car that is standing or moving away from the switch to be used Track and Time may be granted for on-track equipment or employees in the same manner as trains. (10.3.2) - Answer-True In CTC territory, unless authorized by Track and Time, a crew member must notify the control operator when the train clears the main track unless a crew member is in position to prevent a following movement from passing. (10.1.1) - Answer-True When a block system is suspended, trains must approach the end of the suspended limits: (9.23.1) - Answer-Prepared to stop