BNSF GCOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
When a signal fails to display its most restrictive indication, regard the signal as -
Answer-Displaying stop
A train may comply with the next signal's indication when... - Answer-It's aspect can be
clearly seen and the signal governs the track where movement is occurring or will be
made.
If a train has entered a block on a proceed indication that does not require restricted
speed, and train stops or speed is reduced below 10 MPH, in ABS the train must... -
Answer-Proceed at restricted speed and maintain this speed until the next signal is
visible.
If a train has entered a block on a proceed indication that does not require restricted
speed, and train stops or speed is reduced below 10 MPH, in CTC or manual
interlocking limits the train must... - Answer-Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal
until the next signal is visible and that signal displays a proceed indication.
When a train enters a block with no governing signal, move at restricted speed until.. -
Answer-The leading wheels have passed the next governing signal or the end of the
block system.
When a train passes a signal requiring movement at restricted speed, the train must.. -
Answer-Move at restricted speed until its leading wheels have passed the next
governing signal or the end of the block system.
At a signal displaying a stop indication in CTC territory, if no conflicting movement is
evident, the train will be governed as followed: - Answer-A crew member must
immediately contact the control operator unless the train is within track and time limits
At a signal displaying a stop indication at a manual interlocking, if no conflicting
movement is evident... - Answer-The control operator may authorize the train to
proceed.
At a signal displaying a stop indication at a automatic interlocking, the crew member will
be governed by... - Answer-Instructions in the release box, special instructions, or other
instructions.
, If a control operator cannot line the dual control switch to the desired position, the
control operator must.. - Answer-Authorize movement past the stop indication and
instruct the employee to operate the switch by hand.
An employee ____ get permission from the control operator to operate a dual control
switch by hand. - Answer-Must
On tracks designated in the timetable, trains will run with the current of traffic, if the train
dispatcher... - Answer-Gives verbal authorization or a controlled signal indicates
proceed.
On tracks designated in the timetable, a ______ will authorize a train, track car,
machine, or employee to occupy the main track or tracks between specific points. -
Answer-Track permit
At a signal displaying a stop and proceed indication, - Answer-The train must stop, then
proceed at restricted speed.
What is essential to job safety and continued employment? - Answer-Obeying the rules
The right to challenge a directive which based on the employees good faith
determination, would violate a railroad operating rule relating to; - Answer-Shoving
movements, leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track or the handling of hand-
operated swithches or fixed derails.
A freight car with any defect that makes it unsafe for movement must be: - Answer-
Corrected, or set out of the train.
The _______ are responsible for the safety and protection of their train and observance
of the rules. - Answer-Conductor and engineer
Other responsibilities of the conductor are; - Answer-Advise the engineer and train
dispatcher of any restriction placed on equipment being handled. Remind the engineer
that the train is approaching an area restricted by: limits of authority, track warrant, track
bulletin or radio speed restriction. Inform the engineer after the train passes the last
station, but atleast 2 miles from the restriction.
employees transmitting or acknowledging a radio communication must begin with the
required identification in this order: - Answer-Name and initials of the railroad. Train
name (number), engine number, or words that identify the precise mobile unit.
When transmitted by radio, mandatory directives must conform to applicable operating
rules and the following: - Answer-inform the train dispatcher when ready to copy stating
the employee's occupation (ex. conductor, engineer, forman, maintainer) name and
location on the main track, or where the main track will be entered.
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
When a signal fails to display its most restrictive indication, regard the signal as -
Answer-Displaying stop
A train may comply with the next signal's indication when... - Answer-It's aspect can be
clearly seen and the signal governs the track where movement is occurring or will be
made.
If a train has entered a block on a proceed indication that does not require restricted
speed, and train stops or speed is reduced below 10 MPH, in ABS the train must... -
Answer-Proceed at restricted speed and maintain this speed until the next signal is
visible.
If a train has entered a block on a proceed indication that does not require restricted
speed, and train stops or speed is reduced below 10 MPH, in CTC or manual
interlocking limits the train must... - Answer-Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal
until the next signal is visible and that signal displays a proceed indication.
When a train enters a block with no governing signal, move at restricted speed until.. -
Answer-The leading wheels have passed the next governing signal or the end of the
block system.
When a train passes a signal requiring movement at restricted speed, the train must.. -
Answer-Move at restricted speed until its leading wheels have passed the next
governing signal or the end of the block system.
At a signal displaying a stop indication in CTC territory, if no conflicting movement is
evident, the train will be governed as followed: - Answer-A crew member must
immediately contact the control operator unless the train is within track and time limits
At a signal displaying a stop indication at a manual interlocking, if no conflicting
movement is evident... - Answer-The control operator may authorize the train to
proceed.
At a signal displaying a stop indication at a automatic interlocking, the crew member will
be governed by... - Answer-Instructions in the release box, special instructions, or other
instructions.
, If a control operator cannot line the dual control switch to the desired position, the
control operator must.. - Answer-Authorize movement past the stop indication and
instruct the employee to operate the switch by hand.
An employee ____ get permission from the control operator to operate a dual control
switch by hand. - Answer-Must
On tracks designated in the timetable, trains will run with the current of traffic, if the train
dispatcher... - Answer-Gives verbal authorization or a controlled signal indicates
proceed.
On tracks designated in the timetable, a ______ will authorize a train, track car,
machine, or employee to occupy the main track or tracks between specific points. -
Answer-Track permit
At a signal displaying a stop and proceed indication, - Answer-The train must stop, then
proceed at restricted speed.
What is essential to job safety and continued employment? - Answer-Obeying the rules
The right to challenge a directive which based on the employees good faith
determination, would violate a railroad operating rule relating to; - Answer-Shoving
movements, leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track or the handling of hand-
operated swithches or fixed derails.
A freight car with any defect that makes it unsafe for movement must be: - Answer-
Corrected, or set out of the train.
The _______ are responsible for the safety and protection of their train and observance
of the rules. - Answer-Conductor and engineer
Other responsibilities of the conductor are; - Answer-Advise the engineer and train
dispatcher of any restriction placed on equipment being handled. Remind the engineer
that the train is approaching an area restricted by: limits of authority, track warrant, track
bulletin or radio speed restriction. Inform the engineer after the train passes the last
station, but atleast 2 miles from the restriction.
employees transmitting or acknowledging a radio communication must begin with the
required identification in this order: - Answer-Name and initials of the railroad. Train
name (number), engine number, or words that identify the precise mobile unit.
When transmitted by radio, mandatory directives must conform to applicable operating
rules and the following: - Answer-inform the train dispatcher when ready to copy stating
the employee's occupation (ex. conductor, engineer, forman, maintainer) name and
location on the main track, or where the main track will be entered.
