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BNSF Train Dispatcher Midterm Part 2 Questions and Answers
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BNSF Train Dispatcher Midterm Part 2Questions and 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) - Answers -True
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) - Answers -True
When may a train pass a red flag or red light without stopping?
(5.4.7) - Answers -When 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) - Answers -on 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) - Answers -the head end of the train
A marker of the prescribed type indicates the ___________.
(5.10) - Answers -rear end of the train
During the day, a clearly distinguishable blue flag and a night a blue light is called what?
(5.13) - Answers -a blue signal
Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or move except as provided in ________ and
_________ of this rule.
(5.13a) - Answers -Movement 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) - Answers -receive 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) - Answers -restricted speed
, What is required before a train can make a reverse movement outside an intermediate
block in CTC?
(6.4.1) - Answers -permission 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) - Answers -True
Within Yard Limits, who must authorize any movements on the main track in CTC
territory?
(6.13) - Answers -control operator
When are train movements in Yard Limits not required to move at restricted speed?
(6.13) - Answers -when 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) - Answers -unless authorized or protected by track warrant, track bulletin,
yardmaster, or other authorized employee
When are Yard Limits not in effect continuously?
(6.13) - Answers -when 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) - Answers -must 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) - Answers -train 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) - Answers -except 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) - Answers -ensuring that the train has stopped clear of the conflicting route.
If a signal or signal appliance functions improperly, or the track is damaged...
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