BNSF Maintenance of Way Operating Rules Test

BNSF Maintenance of Way Operating Rules Test 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. - 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. - Answer-Effective locking device A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without authority or protection. - Answer-Main Track Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable. - 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. - Answer-Siding Yard Limits - Answer-YL West Crossover - Answer-WXO West Siding Switch - Answer-WSS Westbound Controlled Signal - Answer-WBCS South Crossover - Answer-SXO South Siding Switch - Answer-SSS Southbound Controlled Signal - Answer-SBCS Restricted Limits - Answer-RL North Crossover - Answer-NXO North Siding Switch - Answer-NSS Northbound Controlled Signal - Answer-NBCS Main Track - Answer-MT Mile Post - Answer-MP East Crossover - Answer-EXO East Siding Switch - Answer-ESS Eastbound Controlled Signal - Answer-EBCS Double Track - Answer-DT Centralized Traffic Control- Block system that uses block signal indications to authorize train movements. - Answer-CTC Two or more tracks with track centers spaced less than 25ft apart. - Answer-Adjacent Tracks Location of absolute signals controlled by a control operator. - Answer-Control Point The movement of trains in one direction on a main track as specified by the rules. - 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. - Answer-Double Track Play games, read magazines, newspapers, or other literature not related to duties, use electronic devices not related to duties. - Answer-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. - Answer-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. - Answer-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. - Answer-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. - Answer-What is the required identification for a mobile unit? (2.2) It concerns yard switching operations, it is a recorded message from an automatic alarm device or it is general in nature and doesn't contain any information, instructions or advice that could affect the safety of railroad operations. - Answer-An employee receiving a transmission must repeat it to the person transmitting the message, except when? (2.3) Over - Answer-What must the transmitting employee say to an employee receiving a transmission to indicate the communication is complete and a response is expected? (2.4) Out - Answer-What must the transmitting employee say to an employee receiving a transmission to indicate the communication is complete and no response is expected? (2.4) Take the safe course and, if necessary, stop movement until the communication is understood. - Answer-What should an employee do when they receive a communication that is not understood or that is incomplete, but may affect the safety of employees or the public or cause damage to property? (2.6)