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BNSF EXAM2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS NEWEST What is
the difference in speeds between an unannounced yellow flag and an unannounced yellow-red flag? -
ANSWER-unannounced yellow - they go 2 miles then they go another 2 miles at 10 MPH
unannounced yellow/red- they go 2 miles then they go (assuming they don't go into a red) then they can
continue 2 miles at restricted speed THEN THEY NEED TO VERIFY WITH THE TRAIN DISPATCHER THAT
THERE IS NO RESTRICTION IN EFFECT



A Track Bulletin - ANSWER-What is a notice of conditions affecting train movement.



A train overruns a stop signal, what does the dispatcher have to do? - ANSWER--Protect the area

-Notify the Chief Dispatcher

-Hold the train Chief gives further instructions



Before issuing a mandatory directive, what must the train dispatcher ascertain? - ANSWER-name,
occupation, & location



What is an electrically controlled lock that restricts the use of a hand-operated switch or derail? -
ANSWER-electric switch lock


On double track, trains must keep to the ___ to go with the current of traffic? - ANSWER-Right side



A station has an A, X, Y on it in the Timetable. What does that station have? - ANSWER-A - automatic
interlocking

X- crossover

Y- yard limits



Which crew member operates the locamotive? - ANSWER-engineer



What is required from the train dispatcher for a train to make a reverse movement in the same signaled
block? - ANSWER-nothing

, What is a box 5 on a track warrant used for? - ANSWER-after arrival



What is one or more engines coupled with or without cars displaying a marker and authorized to operate
on the main track? - ANSWER-train



What type of authority is a box 4 authority? - ANSWER-work between aka: bi-directional


What verbiage would you use to tell a train about rough track? - ANSWER-"Rough track at MP to MP
proceed at restricted speed not exceeding 20 MPH for the entire length of your train."



What is the verbiage to authorize a train passed a stop signal? - ANSWER-"After stopping, train at
location has authority to pass signal displaying stop indication," and direction when required



Before authorizing a train passed a stop signal, what does a train dispatcher have to look for and do? -
ANSWER-R- route is properly lined
C- no conflicting moves unless protected

A-always block the switches

B-block beyond the control point

V-ensure that the crew can see the stop signal



How can a train go over a broken rail? - ANSWER-A qualified engineering employee MUST give
permission over the broken rail.



where must track flags be displayed view by an approaching train? - ANSWER--on the right side

-or on the field side if there are multiple tracks or where there is a siding



SSI 33 Weather - ANSWER-understand the process of how to protect weather warnings

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