BNSF MAINTENANCE OF WAY OPERATING
RULES TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
When train is stopped and in view and a job briefing determines that the train will not
release its authority and all movement will be made under direction of employee in
charge - Answer-When may MW employees establish working limits using train
coordination? 6.3.4
Line against movement, properly tagged, effectively spiked, clamped or locked with an
effective locking device. - Answer-If a switch is used for protection on other than a main
track, what are the requirements? 6.3.2
Complete a statement of on-track safety prior to fouling the track - Answer-What must
lone workers do when using individual train detection? 6.3.3
Distinctive, clear and unquestionable. - Answer-The method a lookout uses to warn
employees of the approach of a train must be what?
Identify a place of safety prior to fouling the track. - Answer-What must a lone worker do
prior to fouling the track? 6.3.3
20mph for freight trains and on-track equipment or maximum timetable speed for snow
service unless a higher speed is authorized by employee in charge - Answer-When cars
are shoved on main track or controlled siding in the direction authorized, what speed
must the movement not exceed? 6.5
By points specified by signs and in the special instructions - Answer-How will restricted
limits be designated? 6.14
All movements will be made at restricted speed - Answer-How will all movements be
made in restricted limits? 6.14
Go at least the distance prescribed by the special instructions or other instructions for
that territory - Answer-When protection is provided to protect on-track equipment,
employees or tack conditions, how far in advance of the restricted area must flagmen
station themselves? 6.19
6 red fusees, by day, a red flag and by night a white light - Answer-What is the minimum
equipment that each flagmen must have? 6.19
Only when the dispatcher advises that no movements have been or will be authorized
for movement against the current of traffic - Answer-In double track, when can flagging
against the current of traffic be discontinued? 6.19.4
, They must keep right - Answer-On double track, how must trains move unless otherwise
instructed? 6.24
When viewing tacks in a northward or eastward timetable direction, they will be
numbered from left to right beginning with main 1 - Answer-How will multiple tracks be
designated? 6.26
TERMSD
At a speed that allows stopping within half the range of vision short of a train, engine,
railroad car, men or equipment fouling the track, stop signal, derail or switch lined
improperly. The crew must keep a lookout for broken rail and not exceed 20mph -
Answer-When trains or engines are required to move at restricted speed, how must the
movement be made? 6.27
At a speed that allows stopping within half the range of vision and short of a train,
engine, railroad car, men or equipment fouling the track, stop signal or derail. TERMSD
- Answer-At what speed will movements be made on a track other than a main track or
on a track where a block system is in effect? 6.28
Except in an emergency, with approval of the train dispatcher - Answer-How will MW
employees perform maintenance on a siding? 6.28.3
Inspection must be made from the ground if there is a safe location. Do not cross
adjacent tracks solely for the purpose of inspecting a passing train - Answer-How will
employees inspect passing trains? 6.29.1
Pass between station platform and a passenger train until assured that all passengers
and employees have cleared the track - Answer-When a passenger train is receiving or
discharging traffic, what must on-track equipment not do? 6.30
250ft - Answer-If possible, avoid leaving cars, engines or equipment standing closer
than ---- feet from the road crossing when there is an adjacent track. 6.32.4
45MPH - Answer-Unless the manufacturer's speed is lower, what is the maximum
speed permitted for a hy-rail vehicle that is 15000 GVW or under? 6.50.1
Stop before traveling through and if another employee is available have other employee
remain on the ground and guard against derailment - Answer-Under what conditions are
hy-rail vehicles allowed to move through the spring side of a spring frog? 6.50.4
Operator of on-track equipment - Answer-Who is responsible for maintaining a safe
breaking distance between their on-track equipment and other on-track equipment 6.51
50ft - Answer-What is the minimum separation distance on-track equipment may be
bunched to travel over crossings, control points or structures? 6.51
RULES TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
When train is stopped and in view and a job briefing determines that the train will not
release its authority and all movement will be made under direction of employee in
charge - Answer-When may MW employees establish working limits using train
coordination? 6.3.4
Line against movement, properly tagged, effectively spiked, clamped or locked with an
effective locking device. - Answer-If a switch is used for protection on other than a main
track, what are the requirements? 6.3.2
Complete a statement of on-track safety prior to fouling the track - Answer-What must
lone workers do when using individual train detection? 6.3.3
Distinctive, clear and unquestionable. - Answer-The method a lookout uses to warn
employees of the approach of a train must be what?
Identify a place of safety prior to fouling the track. - Answer-What must a lone worker do
prior to fouling the track? 6.3.3
20mph for freight trains and on-track equipment or maximum timetable speed for snow
service unless a higher speed is authorized by employee in charge - Answer-When cars
are shoved on main track or controlled siding in the direction authorized, what speed
must the movement not exceed? 6.5
By points specified by signs and in the special instructions - Answer-How will restricted
limits be designated? 6.14
All movements will be made at restricted speed - Answer-How will all movements be
made in restricted limits? 6.14
Go at least the distance prescribed by the special instructions or other instructions for
that territory - Answer-When protection is provided to protect on-track equipment,
employees or tack conditions, how far in advance of the restricted area must flagmen
station themselves? 6.19
6 red fusees, by day, a red flag and by night a white light - Answer-What is the minimum
equipment that each flagmen must have? 6.19
Only when the dispatcher advises that no movements have been or will be authorized
for movement against the current of traffic - Answer-In double track, when can flagging
against the current of traffic be discontinued? 6.19.4
, They must keep right - Answer-On double track, how must trains move unless otherwise
instructed? 6.24
When viewing tacks in a northward or eastward timetable direction, they will be
numbered from left to right beginning with main 1 - Answer-How will multiple tracks be
designated? 6.26
TERMSD
At a speed that allows stopping within half the range of vision short of a train, engine,
railroad car, men or equipment fouling the track, stop signal, derail or switch lined
improperly. The crew must keep a lookout for broken rail and not exceed 20mph -
Answer-When trains or engines are required to move at restricted speed, how must the
movement be made? 6.27
At a speed that allows stopping within half the range of vision and short of a train,
engine, railroad car, men or equipment fouling the track, stop signal or derail. TERMSD
- Answer-At what speed will movements be made on a track other than a main track or
on a track where a block system is in effect? 6.28
Except in an emergency, with approval of the train dispatcher - Answer-How will MW
employees perform maintenance on a siding? 6.28.3
Inspection must be made from the ground if there is a safe location. Do not cross
adjacent tracks solely for the purpose of inspecting a passing train - Answer-How will
employees inspect passing trains? 6.29.1
Pass between station platform and a passenger train until assured that all passengers
and employees have cleared the track - Answer-When a passenger train is receiving or
discharging traffic, what must on-track equipment not do? 6.30
250ft - Answer-If possible, avoid leaving cars, engines or equipment standing closer
than ---- feet from the road crossing when there is an adjacent track. 6.32.4
45MPH - Answer-Unless the manufacturer's speed is lower, what is the maximum
speed permitted for a hy-rail vehicle that is 15000 GVW or under? 6.50.1
Stop before traveling through and if another employee is available have other employee
remain on the ground and guard against derailment - Answer-Under what conditions are
hy-rail vehicles allowed to move through the spring side of a spring frog? 6.50.4
Operator of on-track equipment - Answer-Who is responsible for maintaining a safe
breaking distance between their on-track equipment and other on-track equipment 6.51
50ft - Answer-What is the minimum separation distance on-track equipment may be
bunched to travel over crossings, control points or structures? 6.51
