GCOR Locomotive Rules and Inspection 2

Question 1

According to GCOR, what is required before a locomotive is moved in a yard or terminal where it has been set out?

Accepted Answer

The locomotive must be inspected and the brakes released by a qualified employee

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A dispatcher clearance must be obtained regardless of track authority

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A written work order must be completed and filed with the yardmaster

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The locomotive must be fueled and sanded before any movement

Question 2

Under GCOR, what must the engineer do when the locomotive alerter (vigilance device) sounds its warning?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the device by pressing the designated button or pedal

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Radio the dispatcher to report the alert condition

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Apply the emergency brake immediately

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Reduce speed to restricted speed until the alert clears

Question 3

When operating a locomotive with a defective sand system, what restriction applies under GCOR?

Accepted Answer

Speed must be reduced to account for potentially reduced adhesion

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No restriction applies if the train tonnage is within rating

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The locomotive must be the rear unit in the consist

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The locomotive may not be used as the lead unit on grades exceeding 1%

Question 4

According to GCOR, when must a locomotive's number plates or identification be legible?

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At all times while the locomotive is in service

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Only when the locomotive is in lead position

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Only during daylight operations

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Only when the locomotive is in a designated reporting location

Question 5

What action is required when a locomotive's dynamic brakes become inoperative during a descending grade operation?

Accepted Answer

Notify the dispatcher and use train brakes to control speed

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Increase locomotive throttle to maintain control

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Immediately apply emergency brakes and stop the train

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Tie down hand brakes on the rear cars and continue at slow speed

Question 6

Under GCOR, what is the purpose of the independent (straight air) brake on a locomotive?

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To apply braking force to the locomotive independent of the train brake pipe

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To apply braking force only to the rear locomotive in a consist

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To provide emergency braking when the automatic brake fails

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To hold the locomotive stationary when coupled to a heavy train

Question 7

When a locomotive must be operated cab-forward (long hood forward), what additional precaution does GCOR require?

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The headlight on the leading end must be illuminated

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A qualified crew member must be posted as a lookout at the leading end

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Speed must be reduced to no more than 10 mph at all times

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The dispatcher must be notified and movement limited to yard tracks only