BNSF Conductor New Hire Student
Guide
BNSF 5467 East passes a yellow flag 2 miles in advance of a 20 mph Form A track
bulletin. When may the crew resume maximum speed? - answer When the rear of the
train is clear of the restricted area.
BNSF 540 East passes a yellow-red flag at MP 280, and the crew has no track bulletin
specifying a restriction. They try unsuccessfully to contact the employee in charge. They
contact the dispatcher, who verifies there is no restriction in effect at that location. Two
miles from the location of the yellow-red flag, the crew does not find a red flag. How
must the crew proceed? When may the crew increase speed? - answer The crew must
proceed at restricted speed. Increase speed only after a crew member has received
instructions from the employee in charge or the leading wheels have traveled 4 miles
beyond the yellow- red flag and the dispatcher has verified no track bulletin or track
warrant protecting men or equipment is in effect at that location.
BNSF 5540 West passes a yellow flag and has no track bulletin specifying a temporary
speed restriction. They contact the dispatcher, who verifies there is no track bulletin in
effect at that location. What is required of the crew? - answerOnce the train is two miles
beyond the yellow flag, continue at a speed not exceeding 10 mph until the rear of train
has passed a green flag or is 4 miles beyond the yellow flag.
The crew of BNSF 8109 West has stopped clear of the main track in the siding at
Julianna to meet two trains. What is the proper position for their headlights? -
answerOFF
When approaching a public crossing at grade with the engine in front at 55 mph, when
should whistle signal ( - - o - ) be started? - answerStart the signal at or about the
crossing sign, but not more than a quarter mile before the crossing
On yard track 0703 at the originating terminal, an outbound freight train is made up and
the engine has been placed on the train. Before the initial terminal air brake inspection
and test are made by carman, which of the following would provide proper blue signal
protection? - answerLine each manually operated switch against movement to Track
0703; lock each switch with an effective locking device; and place a blue signal at or
near each switch and on the controlling engine where it is visible to the engineer.
BNSF 4400 West is operating in CTC territory and approaches a controlled signal that is
dark. What is required? - answerThe train must stop and contact the control operator for
instructions.
, BNSF 3818 West is operating in ABS limits and approaches a dark signal equipped with
a number plate. What is required? - answerThe train may pass the signal at restricted
speed without stopping, and must report the absent light to the dispatcher.
A train is going to make a backup movement on the main track in accordance with
GCOR 6.6. The crew has conducted the proper job briefings and recieved permission
from the dispatcher. Once the movement begins, how fast can the train move? -
answerNo speed is specified for GCOR 6.6.
When a clearance point is not indicated or visible, the clearance point must be
determined by standing outside the rail of the adjacent track and extending an arm
toward the equipment. When unable to touch the equipment: ________ - answerLeave
equipment at least an additional 50 feet into the track to ensure the equipement is
beyond the clearance point.
BNSF 8251 East has entered a block within CTC on a Clear signal indication and stops
in the block of cars. Once ready to depart, how must movement be made? -
answerPrepared to stop at next signal until the next signal is visible and that signal
displays a Proceed indication
Within the designated limits of track and time that is not joint, how may a train use the
track? - answerThe train may use the track in either direction within the specified limits
according to signal indication.
A train has a Form B restriction in effect between MP 9 and MP 15. The foreman
instructs the train to proceed at restricted speed, not exceeding 10 mph and between
MP 10 and MP 10.2. Once the rear of the train has passed MP 10.2, at what speed
must the train proceed? - answerAt restricted speed until the leading wheels have
cleared the limits.
The crew of BNSF 4851 West has recieved a track warrant with an X marked in Box 2,
"Proceed from Cloe to West siding swith at Lommi." Where would the authority extend
at Lommi? - answerTo, but not including, the west siding switch at Lommi
How may track warrant limits or instructions be changed? - answerThe dispatcher may
issue a new track warrant and an X marked in Box 1 "Void Authority No. _____."
During a class 1 Air Brake Test, the brake system is charged to within 15 psi of the
regulating valve setting. A brake pipe leakage test must be performed using the air flow
method or the brake pipe leakage method. When notified, the engineer will make a 20-
psi brake pipe reduction. The person performing the air brake test will inspect the entire
train or cars added that have not been pre-tested to determine that: - answerThe brakes
apply and remain applied on each car until a release signal is given; piston travel is
correct; brake rigging does not bind or foul; and all brake equipment is properly secured.
Guide
BNSF 5467 East passes a yellow flag 2 miles in advance of a 20 mph Form A track
bulletin. When may the crew resume maximum speed? - answer When the rear of the
train is clear of the restricted area.
BNSF 540 East passes a yellow-red flag at MP 280, and the crew has no track bulletin
specifying a restriction. They try unsuccessfully to contact the employee in charge. They
contact the dispatcher, who verifies there is no restriction in effect at that location. Two
miles from the location of the yellow-red flag, the crew does not find a red flag. How
must the crew proceed? When may the crew increase speed? - answer The crew must
proceed at restricted speed. Increase speed only after a crew member has received
instructions from the employee in charge or the leading wheels have traveled 4 miles
beyond the yellow- red flag and the dispatcher has verified no track bulletin or track
warrant protecting men or equipment is in effect at that location.
BNSF 5540 West passes a yellow flag and has no track bulletin specifying a temporary
speed restriction. They contact the dispatcher, who verifies there is no track bulletin in
effect at that location. What is required of the crew? - answerOnce the train is two miles
beyond the yellow flag, continue at a speed not exceeding 10 mph until the rear of train
has passed a green flag or is 4 miles beyond the yellow flag.
The crew of BNSF 8109 West has stopped clear of the main track in the siding at
Julianna to meet two trains. What is the proper position for their headlights? -
answerOFF
When approaching a public crossing at grade with the engine in front at 55 mph, when
should whistle signal ( - - o - ) be started? - answerStart the signal at or about the
crossing sign, but not more than a quarter mile before the crossing
On yard track 0703 at the originating terminal, an outbound freight train is made up and
the engine has been placed on the train. Before the initial terminal air brake inspection
and test are made by carman, which of the following would provide proper blue signal
protection? - answerLine each manually operated switch against movement to Track
0703; lock each switch with an effective locking device; and place a blue signal at or
near each switch and on the controlling engine where it is visible to the engineer.
BNSF 4400 West is operating in CTC territory and approaches a controlled signal that is
dark. What is required? - answerThe train must stop and contact the control operator for
instructions.
, BNSF 3818 West is operating in ABS limits and approaches a dark signal equipped with
a number plate. What is required? - answerThe train may pass the signal at restricted
speed without stopping, and must report the absent light to the dispatcher.
A train is going to make a backup movement on the main track in accordance with
GCOR 6.6. The crew has conducted the proper job briefings and recieved permission
from the dispatcher. Once the movement begins, how fast can the train move? -
answerNo speed is specified for GCOR 6.6.
When a clearance point is not indicated or visible, the clearance point must be
determined by standing outside the rail of the adjacent track and extending an arm
toward the equipment. When unable to touch the equipment: ________ - answerLeave
equipment at least an additional 50 feet into the track to ensure the equipement is
beyond the clearance point.
BNSF 8251 East has entered a block within CTC on a Clear signal indication and stops
in the block of cars. Once ready to depart, how must movement be made? -
answerPrepared to stop at next signal until the next signal is visible and that signal
displays a Proceed indication
Within the designated limits of track and time that is not joint, how may a train use the
track? - answerThe train may use the track in either direction within the specified limits
according to signal indication.
A train has a Form B restriction in effect between MP 9 and MP 15. The foreman
instructs the train to proceed at restricted speed, not exceeding 10 mph and between
MP 10 and MP 10.2. Once the rear of the train has passed MP 10.2, at what speed
must the train proceed? - answerAt restricted speed until the leading wheels have
cleared the limits.
The crew of BNSF 4851 West has recieved a track warrant with an X marked in Box 2,
"Proceed from Cloe to West siding swith at Lommi." Where would the authority extend
at Lommi? - answerTo, but not including, the west siding switch at Lommi
How may track warrant limits or instructions be changed? - answerThe dispatcher may
issue a new track warrant and an X marked in Box 1 "Void Authority No. _____."
During a class 1 Air Brake Test, the brake system is charged to within 15 psi of the
regulating valve setting. A brake pipe leakage test must be performed using the air flow
method or the brake pipe leakage method. When notified, the engineer will make a 20-
psi brake pipe reduction. The person performing the air brake test will inspect the entire
train or cars added that have not been pre-tested to determine that: - answerThe brakes
apply and remain applied on each car until a release signal is given; piston travel is
correct; brake rigging does not bind or foul; and all brake equipment is properly secured.
