GCOR EXAM (RULES LATEST
FOR EXAM)
When a train has been granted track and time, may it pass a signal
displaying a Stop indication to enter these limits at either end
without verbal authority? (10.3A)
No, It must be granted verbal authority to enter limits at either end.
ALL SIGNALS SHOWN IN THIS DIAGRAM ARE DISPLAYING
RED ASPECTS
Use this diagram to answer the following 2 questions:
Engine 919 has been issued track and time on the main track
between CP Cove and CP Able until 9:30 AM.
Does engine 919 need verbal authority to pass the signal at CP
Cove? (10.3)
Yes. Need verbal authority to enter track and time limits at CP Cove.
ALL SIGNALS SHOWN IN THIS DIAGRAM ARE DISPLAYING
RED ASPECTS
Use this diagram to answer the following 2 questions:
Engine 919 has been issued track and time on the main track
between CP Cove and CP Able until 9:30 AM.
How far may engine 919 and its train move in a Westward
direction? (10.3)
Up to but not including the switch at CP Able
How are movements made within track and time? (10.3)
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, GCOR EXAM (RULES LATEST
FOR EXAM)
Trains may move in either direction within the specified limits according
to Signal indication
What is the maximum authorized speed a train may operate within
“joint track and time” limits? (10.3)
Restricted speed
When are trains moving in track and time limits governed by signal
indication? (10.3)
Trains will be governed by signal indication expect they may pass stop
and proceed indications at restricted speed with out stopping. Except at
interlockings, after stopping trains receive verbal authority from control
operator to proceed at restricted speed.
How may a train pass signals displaying Stop or Stop and Proceed
indications within track and time limits? (10.3)
May pass a signal within the limits displaying Stop and Proceed
indication without stopping at restricted speed.
What is required if a train needs to make a movement in the
opposite direction from which the block was entered within track
and time limits? (10.3)
No permission is required from a control operator but must be made at
restricted speed until the leading wheels pass the next governing signal.
What information must employees provide when releasing track
and time? (10.3)
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, GCOR EXAM (RULES LATEST
FOR EXAM)
• Their name or other identification.
• The track and time limits being released, including number, if
applicable.
How are trains authorized to occupy tracks within interlocking
limits while in Track and time? (10.3)
Track and time does not authorize trains to occupy the track(s) within
interlocking limits.
If stopped at stop indication must get verbal authority from control
operator to proceed at restricted speed into interlocking limits.
What must be done when outbound crewmembers receive track
warrants and track bulletins from the inbound crewmembers?
(15.1)
the conductor and engineer must compare the track warrants and track
bulletins with each
other and with the train dispatcher before proceeding.
When may the train dispatcher verbally change the train symbol,
engine identification, direction or date in the address of a track
bulletin or track warrant? (15.1.1)
If the track warrant is used to deliver track bulletins only or a track
bulletin that does not grant authority to move against the current of
traffic.
At locations where track warrants listing track bulletins are
received by print or fax, must crew members verify that the route
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FOR EXAM)
When a train has been granted track and time, may it pass a signal
displaying a Stop indication to enter these limits at either end
without verbal authority? (10.3A)
No, It must be granted verbal authority to enter limits at either end.
ALL SIGNALS SHOWN IN THIS DIAGRAM ARE DISPLAYING
RED ASPECTS
Use this diagram to answer the following 2 questions:
Engine 919 has been issued track and time on the main track
between CP Cove and CP Able until 9:30 AM.
Does engine 919 need verbal authority to pass the signal at CP
Cove? (10.3)
Yes. Need verbal authority to enter track and time limits at CP Cove.
ALL SIGNALS SHOWN IN THIS DIAGRAM ARE DISPLAYING
RED ASPECTS
Use this diagram to answer the following 2 questions:
Engine 919 has been issued track and time on the main track
between CP Cove and CP Able until 9:30 AM.
How far may engine 919 and its train move in a Westward
direction? (10.3)
Up to but not including the switch at CP Able
How are movements made within track and time? (10.3)
END OF
PAGE
1
, GCOR EXAM (RULES LATEST
FOR EXAM)
Trains may move in either direction within the specified limits according
to Signal indication
What is the maximum authorized speed a train may operate within
“joint track and time” limits? (10.3)
Restricted speed
When are trains moving in track and time limits governed by signal
indication? (10.3)
Trains will be governed by signal indication expect they may pass stop
and proceed indications at restricted speed with out stopping. Except at
interlockings, after stopping trains receive verbal authority from control
operator to proceed at restricted speed.
How may a train pass signals displaying Stop or Stop and Proceed
indications within track and time limits? (10.3)
May pass a signal within the limits displaying Stop and Proceed
indication without stopping at restricted speed.
What is required if a train needs to make a movement in the
opposite direction from which the block was entered within track
and time limits? (10.3)
No permission is required from a control operator but must be made at
restricted speed until the leading wheels pass the next governing signal.
What information must employees provide when releasing track
and time? (10.3)
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PAGE
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, GCOR EXAM (RULES LATEST
FOR EXAM)
• Their name or other identification.
• The track and time limits being released, including number, if
applicable.
How are trains authorized to occupy tracks within interlocking
limits while in Track and time? (10.3)
Track and time does not authorize trains to occupy the track(s) within
interlocking limits.
If stopped at stop indication must get verbal authority from control
operator to proceed at restricted speed into interlocking limits.
What must be done when outbound crewmembers receive track
warrants and track bulletins from the inbound crewmembers?
(15.1)
the conductor and engineer must compare the track warrants and track
bulletins with each
other and with the train dispatcher before proceeding.
When may the train dispatcher verbally change the train symbol,
engine identification, direction or date in the address of a track
bulletin or track warrant? (15.1.1)
If the track warrant is used to deliver track bulletins only or a track
bulletin that does not grant authority to move against the current of
traffic.
At locations where track warrants listing track bulletins are
received by print or fax, must crew members verify that the route
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