GCOR Study Guide questions with accurate answers
A train has stopped on the main track at an entering switch to a siding.
What must the employee handling the switch do?
8.2, 8.4, 8.8 Ans✓✓✓
After lining the switch to allow a train to enter or leave the main track, if
the employee is unable to go to the opposite side of the track, how far
must the employee stand away from the switch?
8.4 Ans✓✓✓ At least 20 feet.
After locking a switch or derail, must an employee test the lock to
ensure it is secured?
8.2 Ans✓✓✓ Yes.
Are trains authorized to occupy tracks within interlocking limits using
Track and Time?
10.3 Ans✓✓✓ No.
At locations were track warrants listing track bulletins are received by
print or fax, must crewmembers verify that the route description, if
printed, covers the intended route for their train?
15.1.1 Ans✓✓✓ Yes.
At what speed must a train proceed when required to move at restricted
speed?
,6.27 Ans✓✓✓ Not exceeding 20 mph.
At what speed must movements be made when cars are being shoved on
a main track or controlled siding in the direction authorized?
6.5 Ans✓✓✓ Max speed 30 mph for passenger trains, 20 mph for
freight.
Before crossing over from one track to another while within Form B
limits what must be done?
15.2B Ans✓✓✓ The train crew must contact the employee in charge of
the Form B limits to determine that original instructions received are
valid on new track route before proceeding on the new route. The
movement must not change direction without permission from the
employee in charge.
Can an absolute signal with a "proceed" indication be your authority to
enter a main track where track warrant control limits [TWC] are in
effect?
14.1 Ans✓✓✓ No.
Can maintenance of way employees foul the main track within the limits
of a Form B in the hour before it goes into effect? Ans✓✓✓ No: the
display of yellow red flags does not extend the authorized working times
listed on the track bulletin Form B .
Employees must not enter into altercations with each other. What else is
not allowed?
,1.7 Ans✓✓✓ Practical jokes and wrestling.
How are movements made within track and time?
10.3 Ans✓✓✓ A train may use the track in either direction within the
specified limits according to signal indication until the limits are
verbally released.
How are reverse movements made?
6.4 Ans✓✓✓ At restricted speed.
How are rules 6.28 and 6.27 different? Ans✓✓✓ 1. 6.28, movement on
other than main track, does not have a max speed. 6.27 is Max 20 mph.
2. 6.27 requires CREW to keep a lookout for broken rail, 6.28 does not.
How are rules issued?
1.3.1 Ans✓✓✓ Rules may be issued, canceled, or modified by track
bulletin, general order, or special instructions.
How are trains authorized to enter Track Warrant Control [TWC] limits?
14.1 Ans✓✓✓ With a track warrant.
How are trains required to approach potentially hazardous points?
6.21 Ans✓✓✓ Prepared to stop.
, How can a train be authorized to "Run with the Current of Traffic"?
9.14 Ans✓✓✓ If the train dispatcher gives authorization or a controlled
signal indicates proceed.
How can a train crew be relieved of testing a spring switch?
8.9.1 Ans✓✓✓ If the switch has been lined for the diverging route or
written instructions advise the crew that the spring switch has been
spiked.
How can blue signal protection be provided on a main track?
5.13 Ans✓✓✓ A blue signal must be displayed at each end of the
rolling equipment.
How is a spring switch properly tested?
8.9.1 Ans✓✓✓ By lining the switch over and back by hand and
examining the switch points to see that they fit properly.
How is a train authorized to enter or occupy any track where CTC is in
effect?
10.1 Ans✓✓✓ By signal indication or dispatcher
How is a train governed at a signal displaying stop in ABS territory?
9.12.4 Ans✓✓✓ A crew member must contact the train dispatcher and
obtain permission to pass the stop indication. However, if the train
dispatcher cannot be contacted, move 100 feet past the signal, wait five
minutes, then proceed at restricted speed.
A train has stopped on the main track at an entering switch to a siding.
What must the employee handling the switch do?
8.2, 8.4, 8.8 Ans✓✓✓
After lining the switch to allow a train to enter or leave the main track, if
the employee is unable to go to the opposite side of the track, how far
must the employee stand away from the switch?
8.4 Ans✓✓✓ At least 20 feet.
After locking a switch or derail, must an employee test the lock to
ensure it is secured?
8.2 Ans✓✓✓ Yes.
Are trains authorized to occupy tracks within interlocking limits using
Track and Time?
10.3 Ans✓✓✓ No.
At locations were track warrants listing track bulletins are received by
print or fax, must crewmembers verify that the route description, if
printed, covers the intended route for their train?
15.1.1 Ans✓✓✓ Yes.
At what speed must a train proceed when required to move at restricted
speed?
,6.27 Ans✓✓✓ Not exceeding 20 mph.
At what speed must movements be made when cars are being shoved on
a main track or controlled siding in the direction authorized?
6.5 Ans✓✓✓ Max speed 30 mph for passenger trains, 20 mph for
freight.
Before crossing over from one track to another while within Form B
limits what must be done?
15.2B Ans✓✓✓ The train crew must contact the employee in charge of
the Form B limits to determine that original instructions received are
valid on new track route before proceeding on the new route. The
movement must not change direction without permission from the
employee in charge.
Can an absolute signal with a "proceed" indication be your authority to
enter a main track where track warrant control limits [TWC] are in
effect?
14.1 Ans✓✓✓ No.
Can maintenance of way employees foul the main track within the limits
of a Form B in the hour before it goes into effect? Ans✓✓✓ No: the
display of yellow red flags does not extend the authorized working times
listed on the track bulletin Form B .
Employees must not enter into altercations with each other. What else is
not allowed?
,1.7 Ans✓✓✓ Practical jokes and wrestling.
How are movements made within track and time?
10.3 Ans✓✓✓ A train may use the track in either direction within the
specified limits according to signal indication until the limits are
verbally released.
How are reverse movements made?
6.4 Ans✓✓✓ At restricted speed.
How are rules 6.28 and 6.27 different? Ans✓✓✓ 1. 6.28, movement on
other than main track, does not have a max speed. 6.27 is Max 20 mph.
2. 6.27 requires CREW to keep a lookout for broken rail, 6.28 does not.
How are rules issued?
1.3.1 Ans✓✓✓ Rules may be issued, canceled, or modified by track
bulletin, general order, or special instructions.
How are trains authorized to enter Track Warrant Control [TWC] limits?
14.1 Ans✓✓✓ With a track warrant.
How are trains required to approach potentially hazardous points?
6.21 Ans✓✓✓ Prepared to stop.
, How can a train be authorized to "Run with the Current of Traffic"?
9.14 Ans✓✓✓ If the train dispatcher gives authorization or a controlled
signal indicates proceed.
How can a train crew be relieved of testing a spring switch?
8.9.1 Ans✓✓✓ If the switch has been lined for the diverging route or
written instructions advise the crew that the spring switch has been
spiked.
How can blue signal protection be provided on a main track?
5.13 Ans✓✓✓ A blue signal must be displayed at each end of the
rolling equipment.
How is a spring switch properly tested?
8.9.1 Ans✓✓✓ By lining the switch over and back by hand and
examining the switch points to see that they fit properly.
How is a train authorized to enter or occupy any track where CTC is in
effect?
10.1 Ans✓✓✓ By signal indication or dispatcher
How is a train governed at a signal displaying stop in ABS territory?
9.12.4 Ans✓✓✓ A crew member must contact the train dispatcher and
obtain permission to pass the stop indication. However, if the train
dispatcher cannot be contacted, move 100 feet past the signal, wait five
minutes, then proceed at restricted speed.
