GCOR Locomotive Rules and Inspection 3

Question 1

According to GCOR, what must an engineer do before leaving a locomotive unattended?

Accepted Answer

Secure the locomotive so it cannot move and leave it in a safe condition

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Notify the dispatcher and leave the engine running at idle

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Apply the independent brake and lock the cab

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Place the reverser in the forward position and apply full throttle lockout

Question 2

Under GCOR, what does it mean when a locomotive is operating 'light'?

Accepted Answer

The locomotive is moving without any cars coupled to it

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The locomotive is operating with fewer than the rated number of powered axles

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The locomotive is operating at less than 50% of its rated horsepower

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The locomotive is operating on tracks with reduced weight restrictions

Question 3

When a locomotive cab is not equipped with a working windshield wiper on the engineer's side during precipitation, what does GCOR require?

Accepted Answer

The locomotive must be set out at the next available location

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The train may continue at restricted speed until the next terminal

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The conductor must act as a lookout from an exterior position

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Speed must be reduced by 50% of the maximum authorized speed

Question 4

Under GCOR, what is the correct procedure when an engineer notices a locomotive fuel level is critically low during a trip?

Accepted Answer

Notify the train dispatcher so arrangements can be made for refueling

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Continue to the destination as fuel is the railway's responsibility, not the crew's

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Immediately shut down all non-essential electrical systems and continue

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Apply the emergency brake and request immediate fuel delivery

Question 5

According to GCOR, what must be done when a locomotive horn is inoperative?

Accepted Answer

The defect must be reported and the locomotive removed from service or repaired

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A crew member must stand at the front of the train to wave a flag at crossings

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The engineer may use the bell as a substitute for all horn requirements

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The locomotive may continue in service with a speed restriction of 15 mph

Question 6

Under GCOR, at what point must the locomotive's bell be rung when approaching a public grade crossing?

Accepted Answer

Not less than one-quarter mile before the crossing until the locomotive clears it

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Only when the horn signal sequence has been completed

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The bell is not required if warning lights and gates are present and functioning

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At least 1,500 feet before the crossing and stopped until traffic clears

Question 7

When a locomotive in a consist develops a mechanical failure that causes it to drag or resist movement, what action is required under GCOR?

Accepted Answer

Stop the train and take the defective locomotive out of service

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Increase throttle on the remaining units to overcome the resistance

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Cut out the traction motors on the defective unit and continue

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Reduce speed to 15 mph and proceed to the next siding