Bnsf-Maintenance of Way Operating Rules
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. - CORRECT ANSWER-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. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Effective locking device
A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied
without authority or protection. - CORRECT ANSWER-Main Track
Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Multiple Main Tracks
A track connected to the main track and used for meeting or passing trains.
Location of sidings are shown in timetable. - CORRECT ANSWER-Siding
Yard Limits - CORRECT ANSWER-YL
West Crossover - CORRECT ANSWER-WXO
West Siding Switch - CORRECT ANSWER-WSS
Westbound Controlled Signal - CORRECT ANSWER-WBCS
South Crossover - CORRECT ANSWER-SXO
South Siding Switch - CORRECT ANSWER-SSS
Southbound Controlled Signal - CORRECT ANSWER-SBCS
Restricted Limits - CORRECT ANSWER-RL
North Crossover - CORRECT ANSWER-NXO
, North Siding Switch - CORRECT ANSWER-NSS
Northbound Controlled Signal - CORRECT ANSWER-NBCS
Main Track - CORRECT ANSWER-MT
Mile Post - CORRECT ANSWER-MP
East Crossover - CORRECT ANSWER-EXO
East Siding Switch - CORRECT ANSWER-ESS
Eastbound Controlled Signal - CORRECT ANSWER-EBCS
Double Track - CORRECT ANSWER-DT
Centralized Traffic Control- Block system that uses block signal indications to
authorize train movements. - CORRECT ANSWER-CTC
Two or more tracks with track centers spaced less than 25ft apart. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Adjacent Tracks
Location of absolute signals controlled by a control operator. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Control Point
The movement of trains in one direction on a main track as specified by the rules.
- CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Double Track
Play games, read magazines, newspapers, or other literature not related to
duties, use electronic devices not related to duties. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Unless permitted by the railroad, what must employees on duty not
do? (rule 1.10)
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