BNSF Train Dispatcher Final Part 2 Questions with Complete Solutions 100% Verified Correct Answers How are engines identified? - Correct Answers Initials, engine number, adding direction when required
(5.11)
When two or more engines are coupled together, the number of _____ units only will be illuminated as the identifying number. When practical use the ______ unit. - Correct Answers 1 / leading
(5.11)
What four things must the train dispatcher verify before granting permission for a back-up movement? - Correct Answers a. Another authority is not in effect within the same r overlapping limits unless conflicting movements are protected.
- A track bulletin Form B is not in effect within the same or overlapping limits
- A main track is not removed from service by a track bulletin within the same or overlapping limits.
- Permission to leave a switch in the reverse position has not been granted
- Place lighted fusees on adjacent tracks
- Notify train dispatcher or control operator, and when possible, foreign line railroads
(6.6) What actions should a train crew do if they encounter emergency stop or severe slack action and it is believed their train may be obstructing an adjacent track? - Correct Answers - Warn other trains by radio, stating exact location and status of the train
(6.23)
What trains are exempt from inspections for emergency stop or excessive slack action? - Correct Answers - Solid loaded bulk commodity trains
- Train consisting entirely of doublestack and/or articulated spine car equipment
- Any train where emergency application occurs above 20 MPH
- Any train that is 5000 tons or less 1 / 4
(6.23)
If a train receives notification via radio regarding the location of an emergency stop or severe slack action, what must they do? - Correct Answers Must pass the location at restricted speed and stop short of any portion of the stopped train fouling their track
(6.23)
When must a general order detailing a timetable change be published? - Correct Answers At least 24 hours prior to the new timetable goes into effect
(4.1.1)
When must a track bulletin detailing a timetable change be published? - Correct Answers At least 24 hours prior to the new timetable goes into effect, and will remain for 6 days after the effective date
(4.1.1)
What replaces any rule or regulation with which they conflict? - Correct Answers Special Instructions (4.2) If a train encounters an unattended fusee, what must the do? - Correct Answers Stop the train consistent with good train handling. After stopping, train must proceed at restricted speed for 1 mile beyond the fusee.(5.6) _____ waived violently by _____ on or near the track is a signal to _____. - Correct Answers Any object / Any person / Stop
(5.3.4) 2 / 4
When approaching a red flag or red light, the train must stop short of the red flag or red light and: - Correct Answers Not proceed unless the employee in charge gives instructions
(5.4.7)
Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or moved, except as provided in - Correct Answers Movement in Engine Servicing Area and Movement in Car Shop Repair Area
(5.13)
_____ must not enter a track when a blue signal is displayed at the entrance to the track. - Correct Answers Rolling Equipment
(5.13)
Who may remove blue signals? - Correct Answers The craft or group who placed them
(5.13)
How should a signal be regarded if it is improperly displayed, or a signal, flag, or sign is absent from the place it is usually shown? - Correct Answers Regard it as displaying the most restrictive indication it can give. However, if a semaphore arm is visible, it will govern.
(5.15)
What column are timetable characters located? - Correct Answers The station column (4.3) What actions are required if a headlight on a train fails? - Correct Answers Ditch lights must be on & contact train dispatcher 3 / 4
(5.9.3)
If both headlight and ditch lights fail to operate and no other unit can be used as the lead unit, what must be done? - Correct Answers Continue movement with a white light displayed on the lead unit.
(5.9.3)
What must a crew member get before initiating movement on a main track? - Correct Answers - Receive a track warrant or
- Determine from the train dispatcher or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed
- Restricted Limits
- Movement with the Current of Traffic
- Track Permit
- Authority to Enter CTC Limits
- Authority to Enter TWC Limits
- Movement Against the Current of Traffic
- Protection When Tracks Removed From Service
- At manual interlockings, verbal authority from the control operator or a controlled signal that
- Special Instructions or General Orders
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(6.2) What ways are used to authorize main track occupancy? - Correct Answers - Yard Limits
indicates proceed
(6.3) For how long must written authorities, even if no longer in effect, be retained? - Correct Answers Until the end of tour of duty, unless otherwise instructed by the train dispatcher