GCOR 108 Questions with accurate answers
After an ACS or ATS failure, how is a train governed after the train
dispatcher establishes an absolute block in advance of the train?
Ans✓✓✓ The train may proceed according to signal indication not
exceeding 79 MPH and may not pass a signal indicating stop, stop and
proceed, restricted proceed or restricting unless verbally authorized by
the train dispatcher.
Are trains authorized to occupy tracks within interlocking limits while in
track and time? (10.3) Ans✓✓✓ No, trains are not authorized to occupy
tracks within interlocking limits while in track and time.
At night, what is required if headlights and ditch lights fail and no other
unit can be used as the lead unit? (5.9.3) Ans✓✓✓ Continue movement
with a white light displayed on the lead unit. Stop the train before each
public crossing, so a crew member can provide warning until the
crossing is occupied, unless: crossing gates are in the fully lowered
position or no traffic is approaching or stopped at the crossing.
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✓✓✓ 20 MPH for freight trains, 30 MPH for passenger trains.
Engine 919 has been issued track and time on the main track between
CP Able and CP Cove until 9:30 AM. Engine 919 has now arrived at CP
Cove and has stopped at the signal displaying stop. Does engine 919
need any further authority to pass this signal and proceed eastward?
(10.3) Ans✓✓✓ Yes, further authority is required because engine 919's
,track and time does not include control point limits of CP Cove and
authority would have to be received from the control operator either
verbally or by signal indication to proceed beyond this signal.
f your train has entered a block on a signal indication which did not
require movement at restricted speed, when can you comply with the
next signal's indication? (9.8) Ans✓✓✓ When its aspect can be clearly
seen and the signal governs the track where movement is occurring or
will be made.
How are movements made within track and time limits? (10.3)
Ans✓✓✓ Trains may move in either direction. Movements must be
made at restricted speed only if joint with another train or with men and
equipment or required by rule.
How is a train authorized to enter or occupy any track where CTC is in
effect? (10.1) Ans✓✓✓ By controlled signal indication or verbal
authority from the control operator.
How long must written copies of mandatory directives be retained?
(6.11) Ans✓✓✓ For the duration of that crew's continuous tour of duty
How may a train or engine pass a blue signal, or an engine with a blue
flag attached be moved? (5.13) Ans✓✓✓ Only when removed by the
craft or group who placed it.
, How may a train pass a signal displaying stop, at an automatic
interlocking? (9.12.3) Ans✓✓✓ Be governed by instructions in the
release box, special instructions, or other instructions. After complying
with instructions, if there are no conflicting movements, proceed at
restricted speed.
How must a train proceed while approaching an automatic interlocking
after passing a signal displaying an indication more favorable than
approach, if its speed is below 25 MPH? (9.9.1) Ans✓✓✓ Proceed
prepared to stop at the interlocking signal until approximately 1,000 feet
from that signal, then resume speed if the interlocking signal indicates
proceed.
How must trains or cars be secured when left unattended? (7.6)
Ans✓✓✓ Apply hand brakes.
How will trains be identified, when receiving authority for movement?
(5.11) Ans✓✓✓ By initials and engine number
If a crew is called to relieve another crew during their trip, how are track
warrants and track bulletins to be handled by all crews involved? (15.12)
Ans✓✓✓ A. The crew being relieved must deliver track warrants and
track bulletins to the relieving crew, or leave them at a location
designated by the train dispatcher.
B. The relieving crew must attempt to contact the train dispatcher before
departing from their originating terminal.
C. The relieving conductor and engineer must compare the track
warrants with each other and with the train dispatcher before proceeding.
After an ACS or ATS failure, how is a train governed after the train
dispatcher establishes an absolute block in advance of the train?
Ans✓✓✓ The train may proceed according to signal indication not
exceeding 79 MPH and may not pass a signal indicating stop, stop and
proceed, restricted proceed or restricting unless verbally authorized by
the train dispatcher.
Are trains authorized to occupy tracks within interlocking limits while in
track and time? (10.3) Ans✓✓✓ No, trains are not authorized to occupy
tracks within interlocking limits while in track and time.
At night, what is required if headlights and ditch lights fail and no other
unit can be used as the lead unit? (5.9.3) Ans✓✓✓ Continue movement
with a white light displayed on the lead unit. Stop the train before each
public crossing, so a crew member can provide warning until the
crossing is occupied, unless: crossing gates are in the fully lowered
position or no traffic is approaching or stopped at the crossing.
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✓✓✓ 20 MPH for freight trains, 30 MPH for passenger trains.
Engine 919 has been issued track and time on the main track between
CP Able and CP Cove until 9:30 AM. Engine 919 has now arrived at CP
Cove and has stopped at the signal displaying stop. Does engine 919
need any further authority to pass this signal and proceed eastward?
(10.3) Ans✓✓✓ Yes, further authority is required because engine 919's
,track and time does not include control point limits of CP Cove and
authority would have to be received from the control operator either
verbally or by signal indication to proceed beyond this signal.
f your train has entered a block on a signal indication which did not
require movement at restricted speed, when can you comply with the
next signal's indication? (9.8) Ans✓✓✓ When its aspect can be clearly
seen and the signal governs the track where movement is occurring or
will be made.
How are movements made within track and time limits? (10.3)
Ans✓✓✓ Trains may move in either direction. Movements must be
made at restricted speed only if joint with another train or with men and
equipment or required by rule.
How is a train authorized to enter or occupy any track where CTC is in
effect? (10.1) Ans✓✓✓ By controlled signal indication or verbal
authority from the control operator.
How long must written copies of mandatory directives be retained?
(6.11) Ans✓✓✓ For the duration of that crew's continuous tour of duty
How may a train or engine pass a blue signal, or an engine with a blue
flag attached be moved? (5.13) Ans✓✓✓ Only when removed by the
craft or group who placed it.
, How may a train pass a signal displaying stop, at an automatic
interlocking? (9.12.3) Ans✓✓✓ Be governed by instructions in the
release box, special instructions, or other instructions. After complying
with instructions, if there are no conflicting movements, proceed at
restricted speed.
How must a train proceed while approaching an automatic interlocking
after passing a signal displaying an indication more favorable than
approach, if its speed is below 25 MPH? (9.9.1) Ans✓✓✓ Proceed
prepared to stop at the interlocking signal until approximately 1,000 feet
from that signal, then resume speed if the interlocking signal indicates
proceed.
How must trains or cars be secured when left unattended? (7.6)
Ans✓✓✓ Apply hand brakes.
How will trains be identified, when receiving authority for movement?
(5.11) Ans✓✓✓ By initials and engine number
If a crew is called to relieve another crew during their trip, how are track
warrants and track bulletins to be handled by all crews involved? (15.12)
Ans✓✓✓ A. The crew being relieved must deliver track warrants and
track bulletins to the relieving crew, or leave them at a location
designated by the train dispatcher.
B. The relieving crew must attempt to contact the train dispatcher before
departing from their originating terminal.
C. The relieving conductor and engineer must compare the track
warrants with each other and with the train dispatcher before proceeding.
