BNSF Train Dispatcher Midterm Part 2
Questions With Correct Answers
True or False? A red flag or light is displayed where trains must stop, unless employee
in charge gives verbal permission to continue without stopping.
(5.4.7) - AnswerTrue
/.True or False? When an employee in charge is giving permission to pass a red flag or
light, and track bulletin Form B is not in effect, permission must include speed and
distance.
(5.4.7) - AnswerTrue
/.When may a train pass a red flag or red light without stopping?
(5.4.7) - AnswerWhen permission is received from the MW employee in charge
/.On what side of the track must a track flag be displayed, if possible?
(5.4.8) - Answeron the right side as viewed from approaching trains
/.If a train approaches an unattended fusee burning on or near his track, the train must
stop consistent with good handling. After stopping, the train must proceed at restricted
speed for 1 mile beyond the fusee, until which end of the train has passed the fusee?
(5.6) - Answerthe head end of the train
/.A marker of the prescribed type indicates the ___________.
(5.10) - Answerrear end of the train
/.During the day, a clearly distinguishable blue flag and a night a blue light is called
what?
(5.13) - Answera blue signal
/.Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or move except as provided in ________
and _________ of this rule.
(5.13a) - AnswerMovement in Engine Servicing Area;
Movement in Car Shop Repair Area
/.Before initiating movement on a main track, a crew member must do what?
(6.2) - Answerreceive a track warrant or GTB;
determine from train dispatcher or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed
/.At what speed must reverse movements be made?
(6.4) - Answerrestricted speed
/.What is required before a train can make a reverse movement outside an intermediate
block in CTC?
, (6.4.1) - Answerpermission from the control operator
/.True or False? At an automatic interlocking, the train movement may change direction
within the limits of the interlocking if it continuously occupies at least one car length of
the limits.
(6.4.2) - AnswerTrue
/.Within Yard Limits, who must authorize any movements on the main track in CTC
territory?
(6.13) - Answercontrol operator
/.When are train movements in Yard Limits not required to move at restricted speed?
(6.13) - Answerwhen operating under a signal indication that is more favorable than
Approach
/.Movements against the current of traffic in Yard Limits must not be made unless what?
(6.13) - Answerunless authorized or protected by track warrant, track bulletin,
yardmaster, or other authorized employee
/.When are Yard Limits not in effect continuously?
(6.13) - Answerwhen otherwise specified by special instructions or track bulletin
/.If a light is absent or a white light is displayed where a colored or lunar light should be,
the signal:
(9.4) - Answermust be regarded as the most restrictive indication that the signal can
give;
if a semaphore arm position is plainly seen, that aspect will govern
/.Within CTC territory, when a train overruns a Stop indication,,,
(9.5) - Answertrain must stop immediately and make report to train dispatcher;
warning to other trains must be given at once by radio
/.After a controlled signal has been cleared for a closely approaching train, the control
operator must not change the signal:
(9.5.1) - Answerexcept to avoid an accident;
until the approaching train's engineer has assured the control operator that he can
comply with the signal change
/.Do not establish or authorize a conflicting route until communicating with the
approaching train's crew and:
(9.5.1) - Answerensuring that the train has stopped clear of the conflicting route.
/.If a signal or signal appliance functions improperly, or the track is damaged...
(9.5.2) - Answerno movements on such routes may be permitted until track and signal
appliances are examined and movement can occur safely;
signals that govern movements on affected routes must display Stop indication
Questions With Correct Answers
True or False? A red flag or light is displayed where trains must stop, unless employee
in charge gives verbal permission to continue without stopping.
(5.4.7) - AnswerTrue
/.True or False? When an employee in charge is giving permission to pass a red flag or
light, and track bulletin Form B is not in effect, permission must include speed and
distance.
(5.4.7) - AnswerTrue
/.When may a train pass a red flag or red light without stopping?
(5.4.7) - AnswerWhen permission is received from the MW employee in charge
/.On what side of the track must a track flag be displayed, if possible?
(5.4.8) - Answeron the right side as viewed from approaching trains
/.If a train approaches an unattended fusee burning on or near his track, the train must
stop consistent with good handling. After stopping, the train must proceed at restricted
speed for 1 mile beyond the fusee, until which end of the train has passed the fusee?
(5.6) - Answerthe head end of the train
/.A marker of the prescribed type indicates the ___________.
(5.10) - Answerrear end of the train
/.During the day, a clearly distinguishable blue flag and a night a blue light is called
what?
(5.13) - Answera blue signal
/.Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or move except as provided in ________
and _________ of this rule.
(5.13a) - AnswerMovement in Engine Servicing Area;
Movement in Car Shop Repair Area
/.Before initiating movement on a main track, a crew member must do what?
(6.2) - Answerreceive a track warrant or GTB;
determine from train dispatcher or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed
/.At what speed must reverse movements be made?
(6.4) - Answerrestricted speed
/.What is required before a train can make a reverse movement outside an intermediate
block in CTC?
, (6.4.1) - Answerpermission from the control operator
/.True or False? At an automatic interlocking, the train movement may change direction
within the limits of the interlocking if it continuously occupies at least one car length of
the limits.
(6.4.2) - AnswerTrue
/.Within Yard Limits, who must authorize any movements on the main track in CTC
territory?
(6.13) - Answercontrol operator
/.When are train movements in Yard Limits not required to move at restricted speed?
(6.13) - Answerwhen operating under a signal indication that is more favorable than
Approach
/.Movements against the current of traffic in Yard Limits must not be made unless what?
(6.13) - Answerunless authorized or protected by track warrant, track bulletin,
yardmaster, or other authorized employee
/.When are Yard Limits not in effect continuously?
(6.13) - Answerwhen otherwise specified by special instructions or track bulletin
/.If a light is absent or a white light is displayed where a colored or lunar light should be,
the signal:
(9.4) - Answermust be regarded as the most restrictive indication that the signal can
give;
if a semaphore arm position is plainly seen, that aspect will govern
/.Within CTC territory, when a train overruns a Stop indication,,,
(9.5) - Answertrain must stop immediately and make report to train dispatcher;
warning to other trains must be given at once by radio
/.After a controlled signal has been cleared for a closely approaching train, the control
operator must not change the signal:
(9.5.1) - Answerexcept to avoid an accident;
until the approaching train's engineer has assured the control operator that he can
comply with the signal change
/.Do not establish or authorize a conflicting route until communicating with the
approaching train's crew and:
(9.5.1) - Answerensuring that the train has stopped clear of the conflicting route.
/.If a signal or signal appliance functions improperly, or the track is damaged...
(9.5.2) - Answerno movements on such routes may be permitted until track and signal
appliances are examined and movement can occur safely;
signals that govern movements on affected routes must display Stop indication
