GCOR GCOR - General Code of Operating Rules Train Handling and Speed Restrictions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under GCOR, when a train is operating in a dark territory, what is the maximum speed permitted when approaching a switch that is not within a signaled territory?
- The train may proceed at normal speed if the switch is lined correctly
- The train must reduce to restricted speed while prepared to stop short of the switch (Correct answer)
- The train must stop 1,500 feet from the switch
- The train must obtain verbal authority before passing the switch
Correct answer: The train must reduce to restricted speed while prepared to stop short of the switch
In dark territory, trains must approach switches at restricted speed, prepared to stop short of any obstruction.
Question 2: According to GCOR, what speed is defined as 'restricted speed'?
- A speed not exceeding 20 mph
- A speed that allows stopping within half the range of vision, not to exceed 20 mph
- A speed that allows stopping within the range of vision, not to exceed 15 mph (Correct answer)
- A speed not exceeding 10 mph at all times
Correct answer: A speed that allows stopping within the range of vision, not to exceed 15 mph
Restricted speed under GCOR means a speed that allows the train to stop within the range of vision, and in no case exceeding 15 mph.
Question 3: Under GCOR, what must a locomotive engineer do when the train's speed exceeds the authorized maximum?
- Reduce speed immediately and report the violation (Correct answer)
- Continue at the exceeded speed until the next station
- Contact the dispatcher for a new speed authority
- Stop the train immediately
Correct answer: Reduce speed immediately and report the violation
When speed exceeds the authorized maximum, GCOR requires the engineer to immediately reduce speed and report the overspeed to the designated supervisor.
Question 4: According to GCOR, what action must be taken before a train passes over a track that has been reported as suspected of having a defect?
- Proceed at restricted speed
- Stop and inspect the track before proceeding
- Obtain specific authority from the dispatcher or track authority (Correct answer)
- Reduce speed to 10 mph and proceed
Correct answer: Obtain specific authority from the dispatcher or track authority
GCOR requires specific authority from the dispatcher or track authority before a train proceeds over track suspected of having a defect.
Question 5: Under GCOR, what is the required speed when a train is moving within 500 feet of a standing train or equipment on the same track?
- 15 mph
- Restricted speed (Correct answer)
- 20 mph
- 10 mph
Correct answer: Restricted speed
GCOR requires trains to move at restricted speed when within 500 feet of standing equipment on the same track.
Question 6: When GCOR states that a train must 'move prepared to stop,' what does this require of the engineer?
- Operate at restricted speed with brakes partially applied
- Operate at a speed that allows stopping within the distance that can be seen to be clear (Correct answer)
- Reduce speed to 10 mph
- Stop the train at each signal
Correct answer: Operate at a speed that allows stopping within the distance that can be seen to be clear
Moving 'prepared to stop' under GCOR means operating at a speed that allows the engineer to stop within the distance that can be seen to be clear.
GCOR GCOR - General Code of Operating Rules Train Handling and Speed Restrictions 2
Under GCOR, when a train is operating in a dark territory, what is the maximum speed permitted when approaching a switch that is not within a signaled territory?