GCOR Rules

Question 0

After entering a block on green (clear) block signal indication within (CTC) territory, your train slows below 10 mph for a temporary speed restriction. After the rear of the train clears the restriction, how must you proceed?

(Rule 9.9 Item B)

Answer 0

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal, until the next signal is visible, and that signal displays a proceed indication.

Question 1

How must a movement be made when entering a block with no governing signal?

Answer 1

At Restricted Speed until the leading wheels pass the next governing signal.

Question 2

At what speed must a train move after receiving authority to pass a stop indication?

(Rule 9.11 - 9.12.1)

Answer 2

At restricted speed until the leading wheels have passed the next governing signal. When leaving block system limits, trains on the Main Track must move at restricted speed for 2 miles or until the leading wheels pass the opposing distant signal.

Question 3

A train is on a siding in ABS territory and has authority to occupy the Main Track and proceed west. The signal governing movement to the Main Track displays a ‘stop’ indication. What type of authority will the train have? How may the train enter the signaled track? What is the train’a speed to the next governing signal?

Answer 3

• Track Warrant
• Open the switch and wait 5 minutes
• Restricted Speed

Question 4

Your train has stopped for a Stop and Proceed indication. After movement commences, what speed may the train proceed?

Answer 4

At restricted speed until the leading wheels have passed the next governing signal. When leaving block system limits, trains on the Main Track must move at restricted speed for 2 miles or until the leading wheels pass the opposing distant signal.

Question 5

A train is approaching DT-ABS where Rule 9.14 is in effect. What authorizes the train to occupy the Main Track within Rule 9.14 limits and move with the current of traffic?

Answer 5

A controlled signal indicates proceed or verbal authorization from the train dispatcher.

Question 6

After being granted Track and Time authority, the train may use the track within specified limits in either direction until the limits are verbally released. The train will move at…

(Rule 10.3)

Answer 6

According to the signal direction.

Question 7

When a yellow flag is displayed and the restriction is not specified by track bulletin, track warrant or general order, once the train is 2 miles beyond the yellow flag, crew members must…

(Rule 5.4.2 B)

Answer 7

• Continue moving the train, but at a speed not exceeding 10 mph.
• Resume speed only after the rear of the train has passed a green flag or traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow flag and the train dispatcher has verified that no track bulletin or track warrant is in effect specifying a temporary speed restriction at that location.