GCOR Study Guide 2026/ GCOR Study Guide (Rules for
Exam) 2 SETS COMPILED WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
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How are rules issued?
1.3.1 - Ans Rules may be issued, canceled, or modified by track bulle n, general order, or
special instruc ons.
What are Train and Engine employee's responsibili es regarding general orders, circulars,
instruc ons, and no ces?
1.3.2, 1.3.3 - Ans Before beginning each day's work or trip, crew members and any others
whose du es require, must review general orders that apply to the territory they will work on.
Speed indicators must be accurate to within how many mph of a train's actual speed? (1.39) -
Ans Within 3 MPH plus or minus at speeds of 10 to 30 MPH and within 5 MPH plus or minus at
speeds above 30 MPH.
Who is responsible for coopera ng and assis ng in carrying out rules and regula ons and
repor ng any viola ons, misconduct or negligence?
1.4 - Ans All Employees.
What opera ng rules may be challenged with a "Good Faith Challengel?
1.4.1 - Ans - Shoving movements.
- Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
- Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
,When may a "good faith challenge" be made?
1.4.1 - Ans When it has been determined that a direc ve may violate a related rule.
Who must be informed that a "good faith challenge" has been made?
1.4.1 - Ans The supervisor who gave the direc ve to be challenged.
How may a "good faith challenge" be resolved?
1.4.1 - Ans A challenge may be resolved by one of the following:
1. The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
2. An employee's acceptance of the direc ve.
3. An employee's agreement to a compromise solu on acceptable to the person issuing the
direc ve
When are employees prohibited from having any measurable alcohol or prohibited substances
in their bodily fluids?
1.5 - Ans When on company property, when repor ng for duty, and while on duty.
When are over-the-counter or prescrip on drugs allowed to be used by employees while on
duty or on company property?
1.5 - Ans When used as prescribed and permi<ed by a medical prac oner, and that
medica on does not adversely affect safe performance of du es.
Employees must not enter into alterca ons with each other. What else is not allowed?
1.7 - Ans Prac cal jokes and wrestling.
What are employees on duty prohibited from doing?
1.10 - Ans 1. Play games.
,2. Use personal electronic devices.
3. Read magazines, newspapers, or other literature not related to their du es when:
- On a train or engine.
- Performing safety related ac vi es.
- It would delay or interfere with required du es.
What is required of employees when repor ng for duty?
1.15 - Ans 1. They must report at the designated me and place.
2. They must have the necessary equipment to perform their du es.
When a train or engine is stopped in a tunnel and cannot move promptly, what must
crewmembers do?
1.43 - Ans 1. Shut down diesel engine at once.
2. Make a full service break applica on.
3. Apply hand brakes to prevent movement in case the air brakes leak off.
Who is responsible for the safety and protec on of their train and the observance of the rules?
1.47 - Ans The conductor and the engineer.
What are the responsibili es of the conductor?
1.47 A - Ans 1. To supervise the opera on and administra on of the train.
2. Advise the engineer and the dispatcher of any restric ons on equipment being handled.
3. Remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area restricted by:
Limits of authority, track warrant, track bulle n, or radio speed restric ons. The conductor must
remind the engineer aCer the train passes the last sta on, but at least 2 miles from the
restric on.
, What are the responsibili es of the engineer?
1.47B - Ans 1. To safely and efficiently operate the engine.
2. To check with the conductor if any cars or units in the train require special handling.
When there is more than one crewmember in the engine control compartment, what must
they communicate to each other?
1.47 C - Ans 1. The names of signals affec ng their train.
2. Any restric ons or other known condi ons that affect the safe opera on of their train.
What required informa on must be given when transmiEng or acknowledging a radio
communica on?
2.2 - Ans Required iden fica on, including:
The name or ini als of the railroad, train name or number, engine number, or words that
iden fy the precise mobile unit.
What must an employee state when radio communica on has ended or is completed?
2.4 - Ans out
Other than a radio on the lead locomo ve, what other communica on devices must a train
have?
2.5 - Ans A second means of communica on, which may include:
An opera ve radio on any unit in the consist, a portable radio, or another wireless
communica on device.
If an employee receives a radio call must that call be acknowledged?
2.8 - Ans Yes, unless it is unsafe to do so.
Exam) 2 SETS COMPILED WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
RATED A+ NEW!!
How are rules issued?
1.3.1 - Ans Rules may be issued, canceled, or modified by track bulle n, general order, or
special instruc ons.
What are Train and Engine employee's responsibili es regarding general orders, circulars,
instruc ons, and no ces?
1.3.2, 1.3.3 - Ans Before beginning each day's work or trip, crew members and any others
whose du es require, must review general orders that apply to the territory they will work on.
Speed indicators must be accurate to within how many mph of a train's actual speed? (1.39) -
Ans Within 3 MPH plus or minus at speeds of 10 to 30 MPH and within 5 MPH plus or minus at
speeds above 30 MPH.
Who is responsible for coopera ng and assis ng in carrying out rules and regula ons and
repor ng any viola ons, misconduct or negligence?
1.4 - Ans All Employees.
What opera ng rules may be challenged with a "Good Faith Challengel?
1.4.1 - Ans - Shoving movements.
- Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
- Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
,When may a "good faith challenge" be made?
1.4.1 - Ans When it has been determined that a direc ve may violate a related rule.
Who must be informed that a "good faith challenge" has been made?
1.4.1 - Ans The supervisor who gave the direc ve to be challenged.
How may a "good faith challenge" be resolved?
1.4.1 - Ans A challenge may be resolved by one of the following:
1. The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
2. An employee's acceptance of the direc ve.
3. An employee's agreement to a compromise solu on acceptable to the person issuing the
direc ve
When are employees prohibited from having any measurable alcohol or prohibited substances
in their bodily fluids?
1.5 - Ans When on company property, when repor ng for duty, and while on duty.
When are over-the-counter or prescrip on drugs allowed to be used by employees while on
duty or on company property?
1.5 - Ans When used as prescribed and permi<ed by a medical prac oner, and that
medica on does not adversely affect safe performance of du es.
Employees must not enter into alterca ons with each other. What else is not allowed?
1.7 - Ans Prac cal jokes and wrestling.
What are employees on duty prohibited from doing?
1.10 - Ans 1. Play games.
,2. Use personal electronic devices.
3. Read magazines, newspapers, or other literature not related to their du es when:
- On a train or engine.
- Performing safety related ac vi es.
- It would delay or interfere with required du es.
What is required of employees when repor ng for duty?
1.15 - Ans 1. They must report at the designated me and place.
2. They must have the necessary equipment to perform their du es.
When a train or engine is stopped in a tunnel and cannot move promptly, what must
crewmembers do?
1.43 - Ans 1. Shut down diesel engine at once.
2. Make a full service break applica on.
3. Apply hand brakes to prevent movement in case the air brakes leak off.
Who is responsible for the safety and protec on of their train and the observance of the rules?
1.47 - Ans The conductor and the engineer.
What are the responsibili es of the conductor?
1.47 A - Ans 1. To supervise the opera on and administra on of the train.
2. Advise the engineer and the dispatcher of any restric ons on equipment being handled.
3. Remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area restricted by:
Limits of authority, track warrant, track bulle n, or radio speed restric ons. The conductor must
remind the engineer aCer the train passes the last sta on, but at least 2 miles from the
restric on.
, What are the responsibili es of the engineer?
1.47B - Ans 1. To safely and efficiently operate the engine.
2. To check with the conductor if any cars or units in the train require special handling.
When there is more than one crewmember in the engine control compartment, what must
they communicate to each other?
1.47 C - Ans 1. The names of signals affec ng their train.
2. Any restric ons or other known condi ons that affect the safe opera on of their train.
What required informa on must be given when transmiEng or acknowledging a radio
communica on?
2.2 - Ans Required iden fica on, including:
The name or ini als of the railroad, train name or number, engine number, or words that
iden fy the precise mobile unit.
What must an employee state when radio communica on has ended or is completed?
2.4 - Ans out
Other than a radio on the lead locomo ve, what other communica on devices must a train
have?
2.5 - Ans A second means of communica on, which may include:
An opera ve radio on any unit in the consist, a portable radio, or another wireless
communica on device.
If an employee receives a radio call must that call be acknowledged?
2.8 - Ans Yes, unless it is unsafe to do so.
