GCOR Section 14 - AMTRAK Study
How are trains authorized to enter TWC limits? (GCOR 14.1) - answer by track warrant
issued by the dispatcher
Besides station names, track warrants limits must specify track and use specific
locations such as: (GCOR 14.2) - answer- switches
- mileposts
- stations
- railroad identifiable points.
When a track warrant is issued, authority extends from the ___________ siding switch
of the first named point. (GCOR 14.2) - answer last
When a track warrant is issued, authority will extend to the _________ siding switch of
the last named point. (GCOR 14.2) - answer first
When given a station as the last named point, trains will ____________ the main track
unless the warrant states "Hold main track at last named point." (GCOR 14.2) -
answerclear
Trains may not foul a ____________ at either end of its track warrant limits where
another train may clear the main track through its use. (GCOR 14.3) However, the
waiting train must if possible, __________ the switch for the opposing train to leave the
main track. (GCOR 6.9) - answerswitch; line
In TWC-ABS territory, can more than one train be issued a track warrant with the same
limits? (GCOR 14.4) - answerYes, if authorized to move in the same direction.
In TWC territory, non-signaled, can more than one train be issued a track warrant? If so,
is there any additional restriction? (GCOR 14.4.) - answerYes, if authorized in the same
direction and movement must be at restricted speed.
When can a train report clear of track warrant limits? (GCOR 14.7) - answerWhen the
train is complete and the entire train is clear of the limits of the track warrant.
Who must have a copy of the track warrant? (GCOR 14.9) - answerConductor and
engineer
When is a track warrant considered to be in effect? (GCOR 14.9) - answerOnce the
"OK" and time is recorded.
How are trains authorized to enter TWC limits? (GCOR 14.1) - answer by track warrant
issued by the dispatcher
Besides station names, track warrants limits must specify track and use specific
locations such as: (GCOR 14.2) - answer- switches
- mileposts
- stations
- railroad identifiable points.
When a track warrant is issued, authority extends from the ___________ siding switch
of the first named point. (GCOR 14.2) - answer last
When a track warrant is issued, authority will extend to the _________ siding switch of
the last named point. (GCOR 14.2) - answer first
When given a station as the last named point, trains will ____________ the main track
unless the warrant states "Hold main track at last named point." (GCOR 14.2) -
answerclear
Trains may not foul a ____________ at either end of its track warrant limits where
another train may clear the main track through its use. (GCOR 14.3) However, the
waiting train must if possible, __________ the switch for the opposing train to leave the
main track. (GCOR 6.9) - answerswitch; line
In TWC-ABS territory, can more than one train be issued a track warrant with the same
limits? (GCOR 14.4) - answerYes, if authorized to move in the same direction.
In TWC territory, non-signaled, can more than one train be issued a track warrant? If so,
is there any additional restriction? (GCOR 14.4.) - answerYes, if authorized in the same
direction and movement must be at restricted speed.
When can a train report clear of track warrant limits? (GCOR 14.7) - answerWhen the
train is complete and the entire train is clear of the limits of the track warrant.
Who must have a copy of the track warrant? (GCOR 14.9) - answerConductor and
engineer
When is a track warrant considered to be in effect? (GCOR 14.9) - answerOnce the
"OK" and time is recorded.
