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Watco Ground School | GCOR Chapters 1–5 Study Guide – Definitions, Procedures, and Compliance Q&A

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This document contains a complete set of questions and accurate answers for Watco Ground School’s GCOR Chapters 1 through 5. Topics include employee responsibilities, switch handling, handbrake testing, mandatory directives, reverse movements, interlocking limits, yard and restricted limits, job briefings, accident protocols, and proper equipment handling. It also features rule-specific scenarios involving CTC, FRA requirements, and safe working distances. Perfect for new hires and seasoned railroaders preparing for GCOR rule exams or daily operations under Watco procedures.

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Watco Ground School GCOR CH 1-5 questions with
accurate answers
A good faith challenge may be resolved by Ans✓✓✓ -The supervisors
acceptance of the employees request


-An employees acceptance of the directive


-An employees agreement to a compromise solution acceptable to the
person issuing the directive


A standing train on main track to meet an opposing train must, if
possible Ans✓✓✓ Line the switch for the opposing train to leave the
main track.


A train required to take siding must stop clear of the switch to be used
unless Ans✓✓✓ the switch is properly lined to leave the main track.


After applying handbrakes to the cut you plan to leave unattended, how
do you test the handbrakes? Ans✓✓✓ Have the engineer release all air
brakes. (Independent and Automatic Air) See if the cars roll.
(Roll Test)


After obtaining permission from the dispatcher, a train may back up on
any main track or on any track where CTC is in effect to pick up a crew
member. The crew ensures movement will not: Ans✓✓✓ Exceed the
limit of the trains authority.

, Exceed the trains length.
Enter or foul a private or public crossing except as provide by rule
6.32.1.
Be made into or within yard limits, restricted limits, interlocking limits,
drawbridges, railroad crossings at grade, or track bulletin Form B limits.


All cases of personal injury, while on duty or on company property,
must be _____ reported to the proper manager and the prescribed form
completed. Ans✓✓✓ Immediately


Before beginning each days work or trip, ___ ___ and any others whose
duties require, must ___ general orders that apply to the territory they
will work on. Ans✓✓✓ Crew Members
Review


Cars or engines must be left clear of road crossings and crossing signal
circuits. When it can be avoided, cars or engines must not be left
standing closer than 250' if there is an adjacent track. Ans✓✓✓ 250'


Couplings must be made at a speed no greater than? Ans✓✓✓ 4MPH


Do not depend on air brakes to hold an engine or train, or cars in place
when left unattended. When cars are left unattended how must they be
secured. Ans✓✓✓ Apply a sufficient number of handbrakes (WATCO
MINIMUM 3)to prevent movement. Test the brakes to ensure they are
operating properly before using them.

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