BNSF Train Dispatcher Final Part 2 Exam Questions and
Answers
How are engines identified? - AnswerInitials, 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. - Answer1
/ leading
(5.11)
/.What four things must the train dispatcher verify before granting permission for a back-
up movement? - Answera. 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? - 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? - 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? - AnswerMust 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? - AnswerAt
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? - AnswerAt
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? - AnswerSpecial
Instructions
(4.2)
/.If a train encounters an unattended fusee, what must the do? - AnswerStop 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 _____. -
AnswerAny 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: - AnswerNot proceed unless the employee in charge gives instructions
(5.4.7)
/.Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or moved, except as provided in -
AnswerMovement 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. - AnswerRolling Equipment
(5.13)
/.Who may remove blue signals? - AnswerThe 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? - AnswerRegard 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? - AnswerThe station column
(4.3)
/.What actions are required if a headlight on a train fails? - AnswerDitch 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? - AnswerContinue 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? - Answer-
Receive a track warrant
or
- Determine from the train dispatcher or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed
(6.2)
/.What ways are used to authorize main track occupancy? - Answer- Yard Limits
- Restricted Limits
- Movement with the Current of Traffic
- Track Permit
- Authority to Enter CTC Limits
- Authority to Enter TWC Limits
- Movement Against the Current of Traffic
- Protection When Tracks Removed From Service
- At manual interlockings, verbal authority from the control operator or a controlled
signal that indicates proceed
- Special Instructions or General Orders
(6.3)
/.For how long must written authorities, even if no longer in effect, be retained? -
AnswerUntil the end of tour of duty, unless otherwise instructed by the train dispatcher
, (6.3)
/.What are the rules for FRA Excepted Track? - Answer- Maximum speed of 10 MPH
- No occupied passenger train will be operated
- No movement will be operated that contains more than 5 cars placarded according to
HAZMAT regulations
(6.12)
/.At what speed must movements entering or moving within Yard Limits be made at? -
AnswerRestricted speed unless operating under a block signal indication more
favorable than approach
(6.13)
/.Within Yard Limits, movements against the current of traffic must not be made unless
authorized or protected by: - Answer- Track warrant
- Track Bulletin
- Yardmaster
- Other authorized employee
(6.13)
/.Except where Yard Limits or Restricted Limits are in effect, a train must receive _____
from the _____ before crossing over to or obstructing another main track signaled for
movement in one direction. - AnswerPermission / Train Dispatcher
(9.17.1)
/.A train is crossing over to or obstructing another main track signaled for movement in
one or both direction without authority. What must the train dispatcher ensure and what
must crew members do when their train is clear of the other main track? -
AnswerDispatcher must ensure that no other movements against the current of traffic
have been or will be authorized. Crew must notify train dispatcher when movement is
clear of the main track.
(9.17.1)
/.What is the normal position of a main track switch? - AnswerLined for main track
movement
(8.3)
/.In case of doubt or uncertainty: - AnswerTake the safe course
Answers
How are engines identified? - AnswerInitials, 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. - Answer1
/ leading
(5.11)
/.What four things must the train dispatcher verify before granting permission for a back-
up movement? - Answera. 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? - 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? - 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? - AnswerMust 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? - AnswerAt
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? - AnswerAt
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? - AnswerSpecial
Instructions
(4.2)
/.If a train encounters an unattended fusee, what must the do? - AnswerStop 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 _____. -
AnswerAny 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: - AnswerNot proceed unless the employee in charge gives instructions
(5.4.7)
/.Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or moved, except as provided in -
AnswerMovement 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. - AnswerRolling Equipment
(5.13)
/.Who may remove blue signals? - AnswerThe 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? - AnswerRegard 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? - AnswerThe station column
(4.3)
/.What actions are required if a headlight on a train fails? - AnswerDitch 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? - AnswerContinue 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? - Answer-
Receive a track warrant
or
- Determine from the train dispatcher or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed
(6.2)
/.What ways are used to authorize main track occupancy? - Answer- Yard Limits
- Restricted Limits
- Movement with the Current of Traffic
- Track Permit
- Authority to Enter CTC Limits
- Authority to Enter TWC Limits
- Movement Against the Current of Traffic
- Protection When Tracks Removed From Service
- At manual interlockings, verbal authority from the control operator or a controlled
signal that indicates proceed
- Special Instructions or General Orders
(6.3)
/.For how long must written authorities, even if no longer in effect, be retained? -
AnswerUntil the end of tour of duty, unless otherwise instructed by the train dispatcher
, (6.3)
/.What are the rules for FRA Excepted Track? - Answer- Maximum speed of 10 MPH
- No occupied passenger train will be operated
- No movement will be operated that contains more than 5 cars placarded according to
HAZMAT regulations
(6.12)
/.At what speed must movements entering or moving within Yard Limits be made at? -
AnswerRestricted speed unless operating under a block signal indication more
favorable than approach
(6.13)
/.Within Yard Limits, movements against the current of traffic must not be made unless
authorized or protected by: - Answer- Track warrant
- Track Bulletin
- Yardmaster
- Other authorized employee
(6.13)
/.Except where Yard Limits or Restricted Limits are in effect, a train must receive _____
from the _____ before crossing over to or obstructing another main track signaled for
movement in one direction. - AnswerPermission / Train Dispatcher
(9.17.1)
/.A train is crossing over to or obstructing another main track signaled for movement in
one or both direction without authority. What must the train dispatcher ensure and what
must crew members do when their train is clear of the other main track? -
AnswerDispatcher must ensure that no other movements against the current of traffic
have been or will be authorized. Crew must notify train dispatcher when movement is
clear of the main track.
(9.17.1)
/.What is the normal position of a main track switch? - AnswerLined for main track
movement
(8.3)
/.In case of doubt or uncertainty: - AnswerTake the safe course
