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GCOR Glossary Flashcards

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Absolute Block

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A length of track that no train is permitted to enter while the track is occupied by another train.

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Absolute Signal

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A block or interlocking signal without a number plate, or designated by an A marker

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Articulated

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Permanently connected multiple unit cars that share a common truck.

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Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)

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A series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The signals are activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block use.

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Block

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A length of track: ? between consecutive block signals. ? between a block signal and the end of block system limits. or ? in ATC limits the use of which is governed by cab signals and/or block signals.

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Block Signal

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A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using that block.

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Block System

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A block or series of consecutive blocks within ABS, ACS, CTC, or interlocking limits.

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Cab Signal

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A signal in the engineer?s compartment or cab that indicates a condition affecting train movement. Cab signals are used with interlocking or block signals or without block signals.

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Cars

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Railroad cars.

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Centralized Traffic Control (CTC)

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A block system that uses block signal indications to authorize train movements.

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Clearance Point

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The location closest to a switch where it is safe for equipment, and a person riding the side of equipment unless prohibited, to pass equipment on an adjacent track.

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Conductor

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Employee in charge of train or yard movement.

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Control Operator

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Employee assigned to operate a CTC or interlocking control machine or authorized to grant track permits.

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Control Point

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The location of absolute signals controlled by a control operator.

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Controlled Siding

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A siding within CTC or interlocking limits where a signal indication authorizes the siding?s use.

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Controlled Signal

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An absolute signal controlled by a control operator.

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Crew Member

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Conductors, assistant conductors, brakemen, engineers, remote control operators, yard engine foremen, switchmen, and yard helpers.

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Crossings at Grade

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Crossings that intersect at the same level.

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Crossover

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A track connection between two adjacent tracks, consisting of two switches, which is intended to be used primarily for the purpose of crossing over from one track to the other.

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Direct Traffic Control (DTC)

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A DTC block or a series of DTC blocks where the train dispatcher authorizes track occupancy.

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Distant Signal

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A fixed signal outside a block system that governs the approach to a block signal, interlocking signal, or switch point indicator. A distant signal does not indicate conditions that affect track use between the distant signal and block or interlocking signals or between the distant signal and switch point indicator. A distant signal is identified by a D.

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Dual Control Switch

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A power-operated switch, moveable point frog, or derail that can also be operated by hand.

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DTC Block

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A length of main track specified by name. DTC block name and limits are identified by wayside signs reading, Begin (name) Block and End (name) Block and by mile post location in the timetable.

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Electric Switch Lock

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An electrically controlled lock that restricts the use of a hand-operated switch or derail.

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Engine

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A unit propelled by any form of energy or more than one of these units operated from a single control. Engines are used in train or yard service. Rules that apply to engines also apply to cab control cars.

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Engineer

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Also includes student engineers, firemen, hostlers, and remote control operators.

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Equipment

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Railroad equipment

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Equipment Fouling a Track

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The end of rolling equipment or on-track maintenance of way equipment left between the clearance point and the switch points leading to the track on which the equipment is standing.

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Fixed Signal

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A signal that is fixed to a location permanently and that indicates a condition affecting train movement.

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Flagman

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Any employee providing flag protection as outlined in Rule 6.19 (Flag Protection) and for other purposes as outlined in the rules.

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Foreman

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Employee in charge of work.

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Main Track

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A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without authority or protection.

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Men or Equipment

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A term referring to Engineering Department employees and their related equipment.

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Pilot

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An employee assigned to a train to assist an engineer or conductor who is unfamiliar with the rules or the portion of railroad the train will operate on.

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Proceed Indication

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Any block signal indication that allows a train to proceed without stopping.

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Radio

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As used in these rules it also applies to wireless communication devices when used in railroad operation.

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Radio Blocking

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A method to establish an absolute block for a following train in non-signaled territory by direct communication with a preceding train.

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Reverse Movement

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A movement opposite the authorized direction.

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Siding

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A track connected to the main track and used for meeting or passing trains. Location of sidings are shown in the timetable.

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Signal Aspect

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The appearance of a fixed or cab signal.

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Signal Indication

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The action required by the signal aspect.

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Single Track

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A main track where trains are operated in both directions.

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Special Instructions

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Instructions contained in the timetable or other publication.

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Spring Switch

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A switch with a spring mechanism that returns the switch points to the original position after they are trailed through.

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Station

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A place designated by name in the timetable station column.

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Switch Point Indicator

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A light type indicator used during movement over certain switches to show that switch points fit properly.

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Timetable

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A publication with instructions on train, engine, or equipment movement. It also contains other essential information.

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Track Bulletin

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A notice of conditions affecting train movement. It may also authorize movement against the current of traffic where Rule 9.14 (Movement with the Current of Traffic) is in effect.

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Trackside Warning Detector

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A device that indicates conditions such as overheated journals, dragging equipment, excess dimensions, shifted loads, high water, or slides.

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Track Warrant Control (TWC)

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A method to authorize train movements or protect men or machines on a main track within specified limits in a territory designated by the timetable.

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Train

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One or more engines coupled, with or without cars, displaying a marker, and authorized to operate on a main track. A term that when used in connection with speed restrictions, flag protection, and the observance of all signals and signal rules also applies to engines.

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Train Coordination

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Working limits established by a roadway worker through the use of a train?s authority on a main track or other track where specific authority is required from a control operator or train dispatcher.

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Whistle Quiet Zone

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A designated portion of track, that includes road crossing(s) at grade where whistle signal (7) is not regularly sounded.

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Working Limits

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A segment of track within definite boundaries on which movements may be made only as permitted by the employee in charge. Boundaries may be established using mile posts, station signs, timetable locations, or clearly identifiable points.

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Yard

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A system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up trains, storing cars, and other purposes.

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All Tracks

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When used within a track bulletin line item, this indicates the bulletin applies to all controlled tracks within the specified limits.

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Auxiliary Track

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Other than controlled track.

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Controlled Track

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A track that must not be occupied without authority or protection.

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Designated Siding

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A siding located in TWC territory where the siding is a separate TWC track that requires authority to occupy and in CTC territory it is a siding where a signal indication authorizes the siding?s use.

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Designated Switch

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A main line switch that may be authorized to be left in other than the normal position in TWC territory, or a dual control switch in CTC territory. Designated switches are found in TTSI entries Designated Sidings, Switch Locations and Speeds and Other Designated Switches.

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Industry Track

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A track not located in a Car Shop Repair Area or an Engine Servicing Area, where cars and equipment may be moved on the tracks for loading or unloading by someone other than a railroad train service employee. Note: The owner of the track has no bearing on this definition, which includes team and ramp tracks.

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Intermediate Signal

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A Block Signal that is not an Absolute Signal

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Qualified Employee

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An employee instructed and examined on the rules applicable to their duties.

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Switching Lead

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An auxiliary track from which two or more auxiliary tracks diverge, used for classification or storage of cars, assembling, or breaking up of trains. This does not include tracks within an engine servicing area or car shop repair area.

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Controlled Siding

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? A siding within CTC or interlocking limits where a signal indication authorizes the siding?s use. Or ? A siding within TWC that must not be occupied without authority or protection.

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General Bulletin Order (GBO)

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A track bulletin

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Tabular General Bulletin Order (TGBO)

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A collection of bulletins, created and addressed specifically to each train, which contains all subdivisions the train will traverse.

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