BNSF Train Dispatcher Final Part 2
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How are engines identified? - CORRECT ANSWER - Initials, engine number, adding
direction when required
(5.11)
When two or more engines are coupled together, the number of _____ units only will be
illuminated as the identifying number. When practical use the ______ unit. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1 / leading
(5.11)
What four things must the train dispatcher verify before granting permission for a back-up
movement? - CORRECT ANSWER - a. Another authority is not in effect within the same r
overlapping limits unless conflicting movements are protected.
b. A track bulletin Form B is not in effect within the same or overlapping limits
c. A main track is not removed from service by a track bulletin within the same or overlapping
limits.
d. Permission to leave a switch in the reverse position has not been granted
(6.6)
What actions should a train crew do if they encounter emergency stop or severe slack action and
it is believed their train may be obstructing an adjacent track? - CORRECT ANSWER - -
Warn other trains by radio, stating exact location and status of the train
- Place lighted fusees on adjacent tracks
- Notify train dispatcher or control operator, and when possible, foreign line railroads
,(6.23)
What trains are exempt from inspections for emergency stop or excessive slack action? -
CORRECT ANSWER - - Solid loaded bulk commodity trains
- Train consisting entirely of doublestack and/or articulated spine car equipment
- Any train where emergency application occurs above 20 MPH
- Any train that is 5000 tons or less
(6.23)
If a train receives notification via radio regarding the location of an emergency stop or severe
slack action, what must they do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Must pass the location at restricted
speed and stop short of any portion of the stopped train fouling their track
(6.23)
When must a general order detailing a timetable change be published? - CORRECT
ANSWER - At least 24 hours prior to the new timetable goes into effect
(4.1.1)
When must a track bulletin detailing a timetable change be published? - CORRECT
ANSWER - At least 24 hours prior to the new timetable goes into effect, and will remain for 6
days after the effective date
(4.1.1)
What replaces any rule or regulation with which they conflict? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Special Instructions
,(4.2)
If a train encounters an unattended fusee, what must the do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stop
the train consistent with good train handling. After stopping, train must proceed at restricted
speed for 1 mile beyond the fusee.
(5.6)
_____ waived violently by _____ on or near the track is a signal to _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Any object / Any person / Stop
(5.3.4)
When approaching a red flag or red light, the train must stop short of the red flag or red light
and: - CORRECT ANSWER - Not proceed unless the employee in charge gives instructions
(5.4.7)
Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or moved, except as provided in - CORRECT
ANSWER - Movement in Engine Servicing Area and Movement in Car Shop Repair Area
(5.13)
_____ must not enter a track when a blue signal is displayed at the entrance to the track. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Rolling Equipment
(5.13)
Who may remove blue signals? - CORRECT ANSWER - The craft or group who placed them
, (5.13)
How should a signal be regarded if it is improperly displayed, or a signal, flag, or sign is absent
from the place it is usually shown? - CORRECT ANSWER - Regard it as displaying the most
restrictive indication it can give. However, if a semaphore arm is visible, it will govern.
(5.15)
What column are timetable characters located? - CORRECT ANSWER - The station column
(4.3)
What actions are required if a headlight on a train fails? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ditch lights
must be on & contact train dispatcher
(5.9.3)
If both headlight and ditch lights fail to operate and no other unit can be used as the lead unit,
what must be done? - CORRECT ANSWER - Continue movement with a white light
displayed on the lead unit.
(5.9.3)
What must a crew member get before initiating movement on a main track? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Receive a track warrant
or
- Determine from the train dispatcher or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How are engines identified? - CORRECT ANSWER - Initials, engine number, adding
direction when required
(5.11)
When two or more engines are coupled together, the number of _____ units only will be
illuminated as the identifying number. When practical use the ______ unit. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1 / leading
(5.11)
What four things must the train dispatcher verify before granting permission for a back-up
movement? - CORRECT ANSWER - a. Another authority is not in effect within the same r
overlapping limits unless conflicting movements are protected.
b. A track bulletin Form B is not in effect within the same or overlapping limits
c. A main track is not removed from service by a track bulletin within the same or overlapping
limits.
d. Permission to leave a switch in the reverse position has not been granted
(6.6)
What actions should a train crew do if they encounter emergency stop or severe slack action and
it is believed their train may be obstructing an adjacent track? - CORRECT ANSWER - -
Warn other trains by radio, stating exact location and status of the train
- Place lighted fusees on adjacent tracks
- Notify train dispatcher or control operator, and when possible, foreign line railroads
,(6.23)
What trains are exempt from inspections for emergency stop or excessive slack action? -
CORRECT ANSWER - - Solid loaded bulk commodity trains
- Train consisting entirely of doublestack and/or articulated spine car equipment
- Any train where emergency application occurs above 20 MPH
- Any train that is 5000 tons or less
(6.23)
If a train receives notification via radio regarding the location of an emergency stop or severe
slack action, what must they do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Must pass the location at restricted
speed and stop short of any portion of the stopped train fouling their track
(6.23)
When must a general order detailing a timetable change be published? - CORRECT
ANSWER - At least 24 hours prior to the new timetable goes into effect
(4.1.1)
When must a track bulletin detailing a timetable change be published? - CORRECT
ANSWER - At least 24 hours prior to the new timetable goes into effect, and will remain for 6
days after the effective date
(4.1.1)
What replaces any rule or regulation with which they conflict? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Special Instructions
,(4.2)
If a train encounters an unattended fusee, what must the do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stop
the train consistent with good train handling. After stopping, train must proceed at restricted
speed for 1 mile beyond the fusee.
(5.6)
_____ waived violently by _____ on or near the track is a signal to _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Any object / Any person / Stop
(5.3.4)
When approaching a red flag or red light, the train must stop short of the red flag or red light
and: - CORRECT ANSWER - Not proceed unless the employee in charge gives instructions
(5.4.7)
Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or moved, except as provided in - CORRECT
ANSWER - Movement in Engine Servicing Area and Movement in Car Shop Repair Area
(5.13)
_____ must not enter a track when a blue signal is displayed at the entrance to the track. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Rolling Equipment
(5.13)
Who may remove blue signals? - CORRECT ANSWER - The craft or group who placed them
, (5.13)
How should a signal be regarded if it is improperly displayed, or a signal, flag, or sign is absent
from the place it is usually shown? - CORRECT ANSWER - Regard it as displaying the most
restrictive indication it can give. However, if a semaphore arm is visible, it will govern.
(5.15)
What column are timetable characters located? - CORRECT ANSWER - The station column
(4.3)
What actions are required if a headlight on a train fails? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ditch lights
must be on & contact train dispatcher
(5.9.3)
If both headlight and ditch lights fail to operate and no other unit can be used as the lead unit,
what must be done? - CORRECT ANSWER - Continue movement with a white light
displayed on the lead unit.
(5.9.3)
What must a crew member get before initiating movement on a main track? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - Receive a track warrant
or
- Determine from the train dispatcher or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed
