BNSF-Maintenance of Way Operating
Rules Exam Questions and Answers
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Track warrant control- method to authorize train movements or protect men
and equipment on a main track within specified limits in a territory
designated by the timetable. - ✔✔TWC
When used in relation to a manually operated switch or derail, a lock that
can be locked or unlocked only by the craft or group of workers applying
the lock. - ✔✔Effective locking device
A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be
occupied without authority or protection. - ✔✔Main Track
Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable. -
✔✔Multiple Main Tracks
A track connected to the main track and used for meeting or passing trains.
Location of sidings are shown in timetable. - ✔✔Siding
Yard Limits - ✔✔YL
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,West Crossover - ✔✔WXO
West Siding Switch - ✔✔WSS
Westbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔WBCS
South Crossover - ✔✔SXO
South Siding Switch - ✔✔SSS
Southbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔SBCS
Restricted Limits - ✔✔RL
North Crossover - ✔✔NXO
North Siding Switch - ✔✔NSS
Northbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔NBCS
Main Track - ✔✔MT
Mile Post - ✔✔MP
East Crossover - ✔✔EXO
East Siding Switch - ✔✔ESS
Eastbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔EBCS
Double Track - ✔✔DT
Centralized Traffic Control- Block system that uses block signal indications
to authorize train movements. - ✔✔CTC
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, Two or more tracks with track centers spaced less than 25ft apart. -
✔✔Adjacent Tracks
Location of absolute signals controlled by a control operator. - ✔✔Control
Point
The movement of trains in one direction on a main track as specified by the
rules. - ✔✔Current of Traffic
Two main tracks where the current of traffic on one track is in a specified
direction and in the opposite direction of the other. - ✔✔Double Track
Play games, read magazines, newspapers, or other literature not related to
duties, use electronic devices not related to duties. - ✔✔Unless permitted
by the railroad, what must employees on duty not do? (rule 1.10)
At any time, on any track and in either direction. - ✔✔Where and when
must employees expect the movement of trains, engines, cars or other
movable equipment? (rule 1.20)
Comply with the instructions of the designated employee. - ✔✔Where no
yardmaster is on duty, what must an employee do when their duties affect
yard movement? (rule 1.46)
Listen long enough to ensure the channel is not being used before
transmitting, give the required identification and not transmit further until an
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Rules Exam Questions and Answers
100% Solved
Track warrant control- method to authorize train movements or protect men
and equipment on a main track within specified limits in a territory
designated by the timetable. - ✔✔TWC
When used in relation to a manually operated switch or derail, a lock that
can be locked or unlocked only by the craft or group of workers applying
the lock. - ✔✔Effective locking device
A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be
occupied without authority or protection. - ✔✔Main Track
Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable. -
✔✔Multiple Main Tracks
A track connected to the main track and used for meeting or passing trains.
Location of sidings are shown in timetable. - ✔✔Siding
Yard Limits - ✔✔YL
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,West Crossover - ✔✔WXO
West Siding Switch - ✔✔WSS
Westbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔WBCS
South Crossover - ✔✔SXO
South Siding Switch - ✔✔SSS
Southbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔SBCS
Restricted Limits - ✔✔RL
North Crossover - ✔✔NXO
North Siding Switch - ✔✔NSS
Northbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔NBCS
Main Track - ✔✔MT
Mile Post - ✔✔MP
East Crossover - ✔✔EXO
East Siding Switch - ✔✔ESS
Eastbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔EBCS
Double Track - ✔✔DT
Centralized Traffic Control- Block system that uses block signal indications
to authorize train movements. - ✔✔CTC
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, Two or more tracks with track centers spaced less than 25ft apart. -
✔✔Adjacent Tracks
Location of absolute signals controlled by a control operator. - ✔✔Control
Point
The movement of trains in one direction on a main track as specified by the
rules. - ✔✔Current of Traffic
Two main tracks where the current of traffic on one track is in a specified
direction and in the opposite direction of the other. - ✔✔Double Track
Play games, read magazines, newspapers, or other literature not related to
duties, use electronic devices not related to duties. - ✔✔Unless permitted
by the railroad, what must employees on duty not do? (rule 1.10)
At any time, on any track and in either direction. - ✔✔Where and when
must employees expect the movement of trains, engines, cars or other
movable equipment? (rule 1.20)
Comply with the instructions of the designated employee. - ✔✔Where no
yardmaster is on duty, what must an employee do when their duties affect
yard movement? (rule 1.46)
Listen long enough to ensure the channel is not being used before
transmitting, give the required identification and not transmit further until an
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