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Bnsf-Maintenance of Way Operating Rules Exam Questions and Answers
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Bnsf-Maintenance of Way OperatingRules Exam Questions and Answers
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. - Answers -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. - Answers -Effective
locking device
A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied
without authority or protection. - Answers -Main Track
Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable. - Answers -Multiple
Main Tracks
A track connected to the main track and used for meeting or passing trains. Location of
sidings are shown in timetable. - Answers -Siding
Yard Limits - Answers -YL
West Crossover - Answers -WXO
West Siding Switch - Answers -WSS
Westbound Controlled Signal - Answers -WBCS
South Crossover - Answers -SXO
South Siding Switch - Answers -SSS
Southbound Controlled Signal - Answers -SBCS
Restricted Limits - Answers -RL
North Crossover - Answers -NXO
North Siding Switch - Answers -NSS
Northbound Controlled Signal - Answers -NBCS
, Main Track - Answers -MT
Mile Post - Answers -MP
East Crossover - Answers -EXO
East Siding Switch - Answers -ESS
Eastbound Controlled Signal - Answers -EBCS
Double Track - Answers -DT
Centralized Traffic Control- Block system that uses block signal indications to authorize
train movements. - Answers -CTC
Two or more tracks with track centers spaced less than 25ft apart. - Answers -Adjacent
Tracks
Location of absolute signals controlled by a control operator. - Answers -Control Point
The movement of trains in one direction on a main track as specified by the rules. -
Answers -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. - Answers -Double Track
Play games, read magazines, newspapers, or other literature not related to duties, use
electronic devices not related to duties. - Answers -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. - Answers -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. - Answers -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 acknowledgement is received. -
Answers -What must an employee do when operating a radio? (rule 2.1)
Name or initials of the railroad, train number, engine number or words that identify the
precise mobile unit number. - Answers -What is the required identification for a mobile
unit? (2.2)
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