This report is required for every class i railroad operating within the united states. Bnsf starts positive train control trial north american viewpoint, by william vantuono. Bnsfmaintenance of way operating rules flashcards quizlet. Gcor has something like 200 members railroads, so i dont know if im gonna get em all in here, if you see one not listed, let me know. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. Camtech publishing publisher of railroad history books including the lincoln funeral train, building a lima locomotive, henry ford, the lima route, and bradford the railroad town.
The rules cover employee responsibilities, signaling equipment, procedures for safe train movement, dealing with accidents and other topics that directly and indirectly affect railroad safety. Otherwise all electronic devices must be turned off and put away. The conductor supervises the operation and administration of the train if trains are combined with. Vtg rare 1948 n y railroad mta single car testing device new york air brake co. This number will connect you directly to bnsfs resource operations command center, which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Jan 28, 2020 when a new rule book comes out a railroad will issue a new timetable full of changes and additions to the rule book. One of seven north american class i railroads, bnsf has 42,000 employees, 32,500 miles 52,300 km of track in 28 states, and more than 8,000 locomotives. Gcor rule 1 10 to bring bnsfs current rule into compliance with federal railroad administration emergency order no source of gcor the gcor is written by the general code of operating rules committee the committee is made up of members from the fra. Apr 01, 2015 gcor general code of operating rules seventh edition effective april 1, 2015 these rules herein govern the operations of the railroads listed and must be complied with by all employees regardless of gender. Bnsf railway company leased lines and whollyowned subsidiaries class i railroad annual report to the surface transportation board for the year ending december 31, 20 acaar1 bnsf railway company 2650 lou menk drive fort worth, texas 761. Time passed and when the eastbound express did not arrive mr. All switch stands need to include a 30 degree handle see appendix. Dwarf approach proceed prepared to stop at next signal, trains exceeding 30 mph immediately reduce to that speed. These rules herein govern the operations of the railroads listed and must be.
These documents are issued by each individual railroad. Book 101 portland terminal book 102 n portland to seattle book 103 bonneville to hinkle book 104 oakridgeeast portland book 105 hinkle to eastport id book 106 hinkle to lagrande the following items are password protected and accessible by current up employees. The general code of operating rules gcor garden railways. There are shortlines on the east coast that use gcor because their parent companies use gcor. System special instructions, timetables, and general order can modify or amend the general code of operating rules. Bnsf automotive rules and policies guide bnsf railway. We are also covered by the safety and general conduct rules book, which is generc stuff that isnt safe to do on the railroad, and lastly there is the hv1 rule book that covers usage of highway vehicles and stuff relating to them, such as fumes in garages, and making sure. Bnsf general code of rules paperback 1989 by bnsf railway editor see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Note 2 subject to mileage based fuel surcharge published in bnsf rules book 6100series. Uprr general code of operating rules zeroth edition effective april 1, 2020 includes updates as of may 11, 2020 1. This number will connect you directly to bnsf s resource operations command center, which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Gcor seventh edition transition guideapril 1, 2015 3 1. For example, shove protection in a track is a big rule and common sense, so for the conductor only to do this work, this person must protect their shoves into tracks, then often walk back up to the locomotives. The user selects physical locations for the form, and the system adds the mileposts.
Thus, all railroad rule books in north america today have as their foundation the scor in both development and application. Statement of safety policy it is union pacific railroads policy to conduct its business in a manner that addresses the safety of employees, contractors, customers and the communities we serve. B rules book 6 section 1 general rules and regulations item description of governing classification the term uniform freight classification, when. We can also use the phone to make calls or text when stopped and dont have a crew member engaged in some railroad related activity, such as. This is the responsibility of the employees who perform the. Standards for north american railway signaling in the united states are issued by the. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Maintenance of way safety rules in effect at 0001 central, mountain and pacific continental time january 1, 2015 bnsf railway safety vision we believe every accident or injury is preventable. Bnsf property andor maintained by the customer, and operated by bnsf, the recommended minimum is a no. Burlington northern santa fe will achieve this vision. Minot, who was known as one of the most progressive railroad officials of his day, asked the station operator to telegraph goshen, new york, 14 miles west, to determine if the express had arrived. Aug 19, 2019 when a new rule book comes out a railroad will issue a new timetable full of changes and additions to the rule book. This new bnsf intermodal rules and policies guide replaces the former bnsf intermodal rules and. B rules book 6 section 1 general rules and regulations item description of governing classification the term uniform freight classification, when used herein, means ufc 6000.
You should call bnsfs emergency number at 8008325452 to report any railroad emergency, including the false activation of gates and lights. Further instructions may be issued by proper authority. Speed is 40 mph for passenger and active ptc trains. The operating practices division examines railroad carrier operating rules, employee qualification guidelines, and carrier training and testing programs to determine compliance with the railroad safety act of 1970. Its all there, from histories and photos of all the predecessor roads, the complete story of the merger, and interesting data on the current operations written in a style that can be. We are also covered by the safety and general conduct rules book, which is generc stuff that isnt safe to do on the railroad, and lastly there is the hv1 rule book that covers usage of highway vehicles and stuff relating to them, such as fumes in garages, and making sure gates are open and secure before going through them. Brian solomon is an excellent author and photographer, and burlington northern santa fe railway 2005 provides anything you want to know about this fine line. Gcor general code of operating rules seventh edition effective april 1, 2015 these rules herein govern the operations of the railroads listed and must be complied with by all employees regardless of gender. The bnsf railway company reporting mark bnsf is the largest freight railroad network in. Our vision is that bnsf railway will operate free of accidents and injuries. This new site will better facilitate your learning experience with streamlined course work, reference material, and enhanced communication.
Bnsf safety vision we believe every accident or injury is preventable. Our new site is required for anyall contractors working onwith bnsf railway properties. Union pacific will strive to prevent all incidents, accidents, injuries and occupational. Union pacific rules uprr general code of operating rules zeroth edition effective april 1, 2020 includes updates as of may 11, 2020 1. Railroad rule book union pacific mechanical exam for firemen to engineer 1950. Our vision is that burlington northern santa fe will operate free of accidents and injuries. Rules applicable only in centralized traffic control ctc authority to enter ctc limits clearing through handoperated. Union pacific railroad safety book transition guide. Our vision is that bnsf railway will operate free of accidents and. A culture that makes safety our highest priority and provides continuous selfexamination as to the. First off, one must consider that the railroads have a rule book that makes encyclopedias look like paper back novels. A complete book on railroad operations model railroader. It became effective july 1, 2008 and subsequent changes are noted in the changes chapter.
Nov 03, 2005 brian solomon is an excellent author and photographer, and burlington northern santa fe railway 2005 provides anything you want to know about this fine line. Its 32,000mile network 24,000 owned route miles plus 8,000 route miles of trackage rights covers the western twothirds of the u. In addition to an operating rule and safety rule book, i had 2 hugh signals rules and instructions books, also had a loose leaf binder for the daily, weekly and monthly bulletins that had to be kept current and a copy of fra signal standards. Welcome to the railroad commissary online railroad book catalog. You should call bnsf s emergency number at 8008325452 to report any railroad emergency, including the false activation of gates and lights. Manion executive vice president and chief operating officer effective. Rule 11 requires the following be included on the waybill.
Bnsf railway signal aspects and indications progress. Dont forget to bookmark this page so you can return easily and often. Mechanical safety rules and policies in effect at 0001 central, mountain and pacific continental time sunday, october 31, 2004 bnsf safety vision we believe every accident or injury is preventable. These rules govern operations on the railroad subsidiaries of norfolk southern corporation. Issued by the burlington northern and santa fe railway company. On the effective date, these rules supersede all previous rules and instructions. Camden miniature steam services uk online bookseller featuring railroad and model railroad titles with an emphasis on british, european, and american steam. Oct 12, 2019 amending gcor rule to bring bnsfs current rule into compliance. The railroad commissary bookshelf we specialize in outofprint and hardtofind used rr books. When i pulled the plug in 08 i had 5 different rule books that i had to keep accessible. Typically they use their own rule book prior to the 1980s or the rule book of the class 1 with which they connect post 1980s or with the rule book used by their parent company. Bnsf contractor orientation is excited to share with you our newdedicated site for bnsf railway contractors.
Bnsf monem am e5 expires february 29, 2016, unless sooner changed, cancelled or extended. The bnsf railway company reporting mark bnsf is the largest freight railroad network in north america. Lipinski federal building 844 north rush street chicago, il 606111275 toll free. Western railroad discussion covid19 meets psr on bnsf. Employees must have a copy of all applicable safety rules issued in a separate book.
Jul 02, 2019 amending gcor rule to bring bnsfs current rule into compliance. Up timetables, bulletins and ssi all up zts books mileage calculator wizard. Burlington northern santa fe will achieve this vision through. The gcor rules are intended to enhance railroad safety. Maintenance of way operating rules bnsf contractor. Apr 01, 2015 gcor seventh edition transition guideapril 1, 2015 3 1.