Test 7 BNSF Questions and Answers
What authority allows entering MT in TWC? - AnswerTrack Warrant, Yard Limits or Restricted Limits
/.Track Warrant Limits are designated by what? - AnswerSpecific track and Specific location. MP, SS, switches ect.....
/.If a station name is used to desi...
What authority allows entering MT in TWC? - AnswerTrack Warrant, Yard Limits or
Restricted Limits
/.Track Warrant Limits are designated by what? - AnswerSpecific track and Specific
location. MP, SS, switches ect.....
/.If a station name is used to designate 1st named point, where does the authority
extend? - Answerfirst named point? Authority extends from and includes the last siding
switch.
/.If there is no siding, where does authority extend to? - Answerauthority extends to the
station sign.
/.If a station name is used to designate last named point, where does authority extend?
- Answerlast named point? Authority extends to and includes the first siding switch.
/.If a TW states "Hold main track at last named point" where does the authority extend?
- AnswerAuthority extends to but does not include the last siding switch.
/.What does a track warrant authorize? - AnswerA train or engine to occupy MT within
designated limits
/.Where can a train or engine not foul a switch? - AnswerAt either end of the limits
where an opposing train may use the same switch to clear the MT
/.What is a Work Between? - AnswerIt is a Bi-directional BOX4
/.When is authority considered "void" - AnswerWhen it is released between 2 points, it is
considered void between said points.
/.In Non signaled territory how are all trains authorized to proceed? - AnswerThey are
authorized to proceed in the same direction and are instructed to move at RS
/.How are 2 or more trains authorized to "work between" 2 specific points? - AnswerAt
RS in the overlapping limits
/.A TW must not be issued to protect men or equipment within the same limits unless....
- AnswerAll trains are authorized to proceed in 1 direction, and specifies that men or
equipment dont occupy limits ahead of the train.
, /.a TW must not b issued to protect men or equipment within the same limits unless..... -
AnswerAll trains authorized have been notified of the men or equipment and have been
instructed by TW to move at RS thru overlapping limits.
/.If a TW authorizes a train to move against the current of traffic, what must the train do?
- AnswerThe train must use only the track designated with in the specified limits
DT/ABS
/.Employees requesting a TW must advise the TD of what 3 things? - Answer1) What
movements to be made 2) which track to use 3) How much time
/.Name a few conditions of a TW - AnswerA TW is not in effect until there is an OK
Time, they can be relayed by a rules qualified employee.
/.The Conductor and Engineer must each have a copy of what? - AnswerThey each
need a copy of the TW addressed to their train. All crew members need to understand it
and it must be dated.
/.What will the employee do when the summary is being transmitted? - AnswerThe
employee will check the total number of boxes and individual box numbers copied to
ensure all items are included.
/.What will the employee repeat? - AnswerThe employee will repeat the preprinted and
written info transmitted by the TD (total number) boxes marked (individual box #s)
/.How long is a TW in effect? - AnswerUntil a crew member has reported the train has
cleared the limits or TW is made void. Crew member must inform TD that the train has
cleared the limits.
/.B4 a train reports clear or TW is void, what must they do? - AnswerThey must restore
the hand operated MT switch to normal position
/.In non signaled territory or DT ABS, what must crew do b4 reporting clear? -
AnswerThey must have a job briefing about the position of MT switch , and verify those
switches are locked and POS form is complete.
/.If a TW states a time limit (box 10) when must the train clear? - AnswerThe train must
clear limits by time specified unless another TW is obtained.
/.what happens if limits or instructions of a TW need to be changed? - Answera new TW
must be issued showing TW # is void, and the # of TW being changed.
/.Is repetition required with a mechanical transmission of a TW? - AnswerNo. repetition
is not required, the OK time will be given when issued.
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