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1 THE BELT RAILWAY COMPANY OF CHICAGO CORA Update Effective 0001, June 19, 2017: Summary of Changes: Replacement section for entire BRC Section of CORA Operating Guide Designation of Lines with milepost changes incorporating milepost suffix designations Update to turnout speeds at various locations Change of Medium Speed to 20 MPH All changes from BRC CORA UPDATE and BRC CORA UPDATE are incorporated into this document BRC CORA UPDATE is cancelled BRC CORA UPDATE is cancelled BRC CORA UPDATE is cancelled CORA Operating Guide, 8 th Edition, Effective May 1, 2016, Belt Railway Company of Chicago Section is replaced in its entirety by this document. BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 1

2 THE BELT RAILWAY COMPANY OF CHICAGO CORA GUIDE SECTION Document Structure and Rules in Effect The General Code of Operating Rules, 7 th Edition, Effective April 1, 2015 is in effect BRC Line Segments As a step to implementing Positive Train Control (PTC), the BRC now consists of one subdivision. This subdivision is known as the Belt Railway Subdivision. The Belt Railway Subdivision is divided into two main track lines, the Kenton Line, extending from Cragin to CP 509, and the 59 th Street Line, extending from 55 th Street Interlocking to West Sub Interlocking. Three additional segments of other than main track territory, the South Chicago District Industrial Lead, the Elsdon Industrial Lead, and Clearing Yard are shown on their own pages. Individual Lines: Each station page also contains the special instructions specifically in effect on that line. A linear profile of each line segment is included with the individual line station page. The System Special Instructions Section follows, presenting specific instructions, and including all rules from the General Code of Operating Rules that are modified for use on the BRC. BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 2

3 KENTON LINE MILEPOST TRACK SOUTH NORTH RULE AEI SIDING STATIONS MT CRAGIN I, J TH STREET I, J, X ND STREET YARD Y 5.6 HAWTHORNE I, J, R, X 6.6 LEMOYNE I, J, R, X TH STREET I, J, R, X TH STREET X2, I, T MT EAST END SWITCHES I, J, X HAYFORD I, J, R, X ROCKWELL STREET Y 13.0 WESTERN AVENUE I, J, X MT FOREST HILL R CSXT RB DS I, R 7.8 3, MT BELT JUNCTION I, J, X TH STREET I, J, X MT 87 TH STREET YARD Y 12, PULLMAN JUNCTION I, J, R, 19.4 X ROCK ISLAND JUNCTION I, J, X Y MT CP 509 R NS CHGO WEST DS I NOTES: BRC mileposts on the Kenton Line encompass the NS connection, ending at west limit, NS CP 509. BRC Trackage south of MP 21.6, South Limits of Rock Island Junction, towards South Chicago is considered part of the South Chicago District Industrial Lead, with its own mileposts designated with an S suffix. BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 3

4 Operating Characteristics: Main Track: Operating Characteristics: Other than Main Track: Speed Restrictions: Supplemental Speed Restrictions: Trains from the Elsdon Industrial Lead, moving southward onto the Kenton Line at 55 TH STREET, MP 8.4 will comply with GCOR at 55 TH STREET Highway Crossing. BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 4

5 Speed Restrictions (Turnouts and Crossovers): BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 5

6 Manual Interlockings: Train Dispatchers and Radio Communication: Line Special Instructions: Maximum Gross Weight of Car 143 tons Outlying Yards: 22 nd Street Yard, controlled by BRC North Dispatcher Rockwell Street Yard, controlled by BRC South Dispatcher Commercial Avenue Yard, controlled by BRC South Dispatcher South Chicago District Yard, controlled by BRC South Dispatcher Trains setting out or picking up must notify the Train Dispatcher of the south and north car numbers left in any track at these locations. BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 6

7 Daily Operating Bulletin: Highway Rail Grade Crossings: The City of Chicago has designated specific crossings throughout the city as critical for the delivery of emergency services. These crossings are designated as 911 Crossings, and notated in the table below with an X. 911 Crossings must not be obstructed for more than 10 minutes. When trains are stopped, or anticipated to be stopped, on a 911 crossing, the Train Dispatcher must be notified immediately. The Train Dispatcher, will contact the City of Chicago Office of Emergency Communications. When a train, previously stopped on a 911 crossing, clears the crossing, the Train Dispatcher must be notified. Crossings (Kenton Line): Rule 5.8.4, Whistle Quiet Zone, applies at all crossings on the Kenton Line, except sound whistle signal (7) at Archer Avenue, MP 7.99 and Columbus Avenue (Southwest Highway) MP GCOR BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 7

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9 KENTON LINE MP 0.03 MP 2.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted 15 BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 9

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11 KENTON LINE MP 2.0 MP 4.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted TH STREET, NORTH CROSSOVER 20 WHEN MEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED TH STREET, SOUTH CROSSOVER 15 BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 11

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13 KENTON LINE MP 4.0 MP 6.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted HAWTHORNE, CROSSOVER 20 WHEN MEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 13

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15 KENTON LINE MP 6.0 MP 8.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted LEMOYNE, CROSSOVERS LEMOYNE, CONNECTION TO CN LEMOYNE, CONNECTION TO BNSF 15 Special Instructions: Sound Whistle Signal (7) at Archer Avenue, MP 7.99 BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 15

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17 KENTON LINE MP 8.0 MP 10.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: SOUTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted TH STREET, CONNECTION TO 59 TH STREET LINE TH STREET, CONNECTION TO 59 TH STREET LINE 8.4 CONNECTION TO ELSDON INDUSTRIAL LEAD 25 MT1 to 59 TH STREET LINE 25 MT2 to 59 TH STREET LINE TH STREET, CROSSOVER 20 WHEN MEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED Special Instructions: GCOR applies for southward trains entering the Kenton Line from Elsdon Industrial Lead at 55 TH STREET, MP 8.4 Whistle Quiet Zone, GCOR applies at the following locations: 55 TH STREET MP TH STREET MP RD STREET MP 9.92 BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 17

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19 KENTON LINE MP 10.0 MP 12.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: SOUTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, 15 except as noted below TH STREET CROSSOVER 20 WHEN MEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED TH STREET CROSSOVER 20 WHEN MEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED EAST END SWITCHES 20 WHEN MEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED 11.3 EAST END SWITCHES CROSSOVER, MT1-MT2 25 WHEN LIMITED SPEED SIGNS ARE DISPLAYED HAYFORD 20 WHEN MEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED 11.6 HAYFORD CONNECTION TO CSXT 15 ELSDON CONNECTION ELSDON SUBDIVISION 11.7 HAYFORD CROSSOVER, MT1-MT2 25 WHEN LIMITED SPEED SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 19

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21 K ENTON LINE MP 12.0 MP 14.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 ROCKWELL STREET YARD, 6 axle unit through turnouts, except to and from Track 1 5 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted WESTERN AVENUE CROSSOVER, WABASH LEAD MT WESTERN AVENUE CROSSOVERS BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 21

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23 KENTON LINE MP 14.0 MP 16.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted BELT JUNCTION CROSSOVERS TH STREET SWITCH TH STREET CROSSOVERS TH STREET SWITCH MT3 MT2 25 TO UP VILLA GROVE SUB BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 23

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25 KENTON LINE MP 16.0 MP 18.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted 15 Special Instructions: Third Rail Siding between MP and MP 19.1 is Other than Main Track, GCOR 6.28 applies Electrically locked switch at MP must not be operated without permission of the BRC South Train Dispatcher. GCOR 9.18 applies. Beware of falling concrete in vicinity of NS bridge, MP BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 25

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27 KENTON LINE MP 18.0 MP 20.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: SOUTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted PULLMAN JUNCTION CROSSOVER PULLMAN JUNCTION CROSSOVER 25 Special Instructions: Third Rail Siding between MP and MP 19.1 is Other than Main Track, GCOR 6.28 applies Trains using CN Lead at Pullman Junction must contact BRC South Dispatcher for permission to occupy track beyond CN 94 th Street connection switch. BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 27

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29 KENTON LINE MP 20.0 MP Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: SOUTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 COMMERCIAL AVENUE YARD 6 axle units on lead tracks 5 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted ROCK ISLAND JUNCTION CROSSOVER 20 MT2 TO MT (NS CONNECTION) Line Special Instructions: Trains must secure permission of BRC South Dispatcher to occupy Commercial Avenue Yard Trains setting out must notify BRC South Dispatcher of south and north cars left in any track at Commercial Avenue Yard. Trains yarding will ensure they clear 17/18 switch at the south end of the yard by 200 feet, when possible. BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 29

30 59 TH STREET LINE Operating Characteristics: Main Track: Operating Characteristics: Other than Main Track: Speed Restrictions: BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 30

31 Speed Restrictions (Turnouts and Crossovers): BRC Speed Signals apply at all location on the 59 TH STREET LINE Limited Speed = 25 MPH, Medium Speed = 20 MPH, Slow Speed = 15 MPH Train Dispatchers and Radio Communication: Line Special Instructions: Maximum Gross Weight of Car 143 tons Outlying Yards: None Clearing Yard Instructions are contained in the Clearing Yard Section BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 31

32 Highway/Rail Grade Crossings: The City of Chicago has designated specific crossings throughout the city as critical for the delivery of emergency services. These crossings are designated as 911 Crossings, and notated in the table below with an X. 911 Crossings must not be obstructed for more than 10 minutes. When trains are stopped, or anticipated to be stopped, on a 911 crossing, the Train Dispatcher must be notified immediately. The Train Dispatcher, will contact the City of Chicago Office of Emergency Communications. When a train, previously stopped on a 911 crossing, clears the crossing, the Train Dispatcher must be notified. Restrictions for CLEARING YARD are contained in the Clearing Yard Section BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 32

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35 59 TH STREET LINE MP 0.0F MP 2.0F Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted S 55 TH STREET CROSSOVER 20 Special Instructions: Sound Whistle Signal (7) at Archer Avenue, MP 7.99, KENTON LINE BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 35

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37 59 TH STREET LINE MP 2.0F MP 4.0F Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted S NARRAGANSETT CROSSOVER 20 WHEN MEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE RECEIVED BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE:37

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39 59 TH STREET LINE MP 4.0F MP 5.0F Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25 OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted F 65 TH STREET CROSSOVER 20 NORTHWARD MOVEMENTS ONLY BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 39

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41 ELSDON INDUSTRIAL LEAD Method of Operation: Operating Characteristics: Other than Main Track: Speed Restrictions: Supplemental Speed Restrictions: Trains moving from Elsdon Industrial Lead to Kenton Line at 55 TH STREET apply GCOR at 55 TH STREET Highway Crossing Special Instructions: Trains at Elsdon Interlocking or End BRC must contact the BRC North Train Dispatcher for permission to occupy the Elsdon Industrial Lead. BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 41

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44 SOUTH CHICAGO DISTRICT INDUSTRIAL LEAD Method of Operation: Speed Restrictions: Train Dispatchers and Radio Communication: Line Special Instructions: Maximum Gross Weight of Car 143 Tons Northward trains entering BRC Trackage must contact the BRC South Dispatcher prior to passing 106 th Street, MP 1.57S for permission to proceed. Contact the BRC South Train Dispatcher for permission to use the Wall or Fence Tracks between ROCK ISLAND JUNCTION and SOUTH CHICAGO. BRC South Train Dispatcher must be notified of the south and north car number of any cars set out or picked up in the South Chicago District Yard. Erie Siding, between MP 1.6S and MP 2.2S, GCOR 6.28 applies. Daily Operating Bulletin: System Special Instructions Rule applies. All crews must have a copy of the Daily Operating Bulletin, unless authorized by the BRC South Train Dispatcher. Highway/Rail Grade Crossings: BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 44

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47 Clearing Yard Special Instructions Speed Restrictions: SPEED LOCATION MILEPOST DESCRIPTION NOTE 10 MPH ALL ALL ALL EXCEPT WHEN RESTRICTED TO 5MPH Remote Control Zones: EAST DEPARTURE YARD 6 LEAD LOCATION East End of East Departure Yard LIMITS 40 XO Switch to a point 240 feet west of 6 Lead Signal at EAST END SWITCHES CONTACT East Humpmaster EQUIPPED WITH SIGN East End of RCZ SPECIAL CONDITIONS Both ends of 35XO must be lined normal and locked before use PULL BACK STOP PROTECTION (PSP) Equipped 5 LEAD LOCATION LIMITS CONTACT EQUIPPED WITH SIGN SPECIAL CONDITIONS PULL BACK STOP PROTECTION (PSP) East End of East Departure Yard 120 feet east of 35XO on 5 Lead to 240 feet west of 5 Lead Signal (x) at EAST END SWITCHES East Humpmaster Both ends of RCZ Both ends of 35XO must be lined normal and locked before use Equipped 4 LEAD LOCATION LIMITS CONTACT EQUIPPED WITH SIGN SPECIAL CONDITIONS PULL BACK STOP PROTECTION (PSP) East End of East Departure Yard 60 feet east of 4 Lead Switch to a point approximately 240 feet west of 4 Lead Signal (x) at EAST END SWITCHES East Humpmaster Both ends of RCZ 3/4 Lead XO must be lined normal and locked Equipped BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 47

48 3 LEAD LOCATION LIMITS CONTACT EQUIPPED WITH SIGN SPECIAL CONDITIONS PULL BACK STOP PROTECTION (PSP) East End of East Departure Yard 60 feet east of 3 Lead Switch to a point approximately 240 feet west of 3 Lead Signal at EAST END SWITCHES East Humpmaster Both ends of RCZ 3/4 Lead XO must be lined normal and locked Equipped WEST DEPARTURE YARD CABBAGE PATCH LEAD LOCATION LIMITS CONTACT EQUIPPED WITH SIGN SPECIAL CONDITIONS PULL BACK STOP PROTECTION (PSP) West End of West Departure Yard 20 west of Cabbage Patch Lead Switch off the low side of the West Departure Yard to 280 east of the High Side/Cabbage Patch Lead divide switch West Humpmaster Both Ends of RCZ None Equipped HIGH SIDE LEAD LOCATION LIMITS CONTACT EQUIPPED WITH SIGN SPECIAL CONDITIONS PULL BACK STOP PROTECTION (PSP) West End of West Departure Yard 75 west of Yard Access Crossing on High Side Lead to a point 285 west of the High Side/Cabbage Patch Lead divide switch West Humpmaster Both Ends of RCZ None Equipped RCL Zone Instructions: Only remote control crews may activate a remote-control zone (RCZ). RCZ s are equipped with signs that lie between the rails while the zone is deactivated. After activating a zone equipped with a sign, the remote-control crew must put the sign up. Non-Remote Control crews must advise the Humpmaster if they encounter a sign in their route, and must not pass the sign until the zone has been deactivated. BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 48

49 Operating Characteristics (Clearing Yard): LOCATION EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE METHOD OF OPERATION CLEARING YARD TRACKS AS DESIGNATED GCOR 6.28 applies DIESEL SHOP TRACKS DIESEL SHOP FOREMAN GCOR 6.28 applies, 5 MPH CAR SHOP TRACKS MECHANICAL FOREMAN GCOR 6.28 applies, 5 MPH SOUTH THOROUGHFARE EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies NORTH THOROUGHFARE WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies (OUTSIDE SHOP LIMITS) NORTH THOROUGHFARE DIESEL SHOP FOREMAN GCOR 6.28 applies, 10MPH (WITHIN SHOP LIMITS) NORTH CLEARING WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT SOUTH CLEARING INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies Operating Characteristics (East Receiving Yard): LOCATION EMPLOYEE IN METHOD OF OPERATION CHARGE 1-2 LEAD EAST RECEIVING WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies 1-23 EAST RECEIVING WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies WATER PLUG LEAD WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies 68 TH STREET WYE WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies 67 TH STREET WYE WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies NORTH THOROUGHFARE (East Shop Limits to Cicero Ave) WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies CLEARING DISTRICT YARD WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies Operating Characteristics (West Receiving Yard): LOCATION EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE METHOD OF OPERATION 1-15 WEST RECEIVING EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR WEST RECEIVING (West of XO) WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 BACK LEAD EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 LADDER LEAD EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR WEST APPROACH EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 SOUTH THOROUGHFARE (West Sub to Central Ave) EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 Hump Subway to Diesel Shop Switch EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies, Maximum Height 17 1 BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 49

50 Operating Characteristics (East Departure Yard): LOCATION EMPLOYEE IN METHOD OF OPERATION CHARGE 3-8 LEADS EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR EAST DEPARTURE EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 SOUTH THOROUGHFARE (Central to Cicero) EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 SOUTH CLEARING INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 MARTIN YARD CSXI YARDMASTER CSXT Rule 502 applies Operating Characteristics (West Departure Yard): LOCATION EMPLOYEE IN METHOD OF OPERATION CHARGE WEST DEPARTURE WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 NORTH THOROUGHFARE WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 HIGH SIDE LEAD (West Departure to 65 TH St) WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 CABBAGE PATCH LEAD WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR / 2 MAINS (West of Shop Limits) WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 NORTH CLEARING INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 PRAIRIE YARD WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 Humpmasters and Radio Communication: LOCATION TERRITORY RADIO CHANNEL PHONE NUMBER WEST HUMPMASTER EAST HUMPMASTER WEST DEPARTURE YARD WEST CLASSIFICATION YARD EAST RECEIVING YARD NORTH CLEARING ID EAST DEPARTURE YARD EAST CLASSIFICATION YARD WEST RECEIVING YARD SOUTH CLEARING ID (708) (708) DIESEL SHOP DIESEL SHOP LIMITS (708) Clearing Yard Special Instructions: YARD TEST PLANT AIR IN DEPARTURE YARDS Cars worked by Mechanical Department forces will be left with air coupled and cut-in. Air will be coupled to the end which will be used as the head end of the train. Crews pulling outbound trains will tie on to tracks and turn both angle cocks prior to uncoupling hoses. Do not allow the train to go into EMERGENCY. Yard air hoses, after being disconnected, must not be left where they can cause a stumbling hazard. BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 50

51 CLASS 1 AIR BRAKE TEST Crews completing a Class I Air Brake Test are to confirm the rear car number with the employee at the rear of the train. Immediately contact the Humpmaster if the number does not match the train list. Written notification of a Class I Air Brake Test will be provided on the Conductor s Train List. If not noted on the list, written notification of a Class 1 Air Brake Test will be left in the knuckle of the lead car on each track. TRACKS DOUBLING VERIFICATION SHEET SWITCHES All crews doubling trains out of Departure Yard tracks will be provided a Train Doubling Verification Sheet. Crews must confirm the car number matches the car number of the head car on each track. In the event of a discrepancy, contact the Humpmaster immediately. Where switches are equipped with locking pins or hasps, they must be used. Report missing pins or hasps to the Humpmaster. GCOR 8.8 applies. Switch Locks are in use at the following locations: EAST DEPARTURE YARD 3 LEAD to 4 LEAD CROSSOVER 35 CROSSOVER 40 CROSSOVER 35 EAST DEPARTURE to LOW SIDE LADDER LEAD 34 EAST DEPARTURE to 34 POCKET WEST RECEIVING YARD 16 WEST RECEIVING to 15 WEST RECEIVING CROSSOVER Crossover switches on the hump approaches and the South Thoroughfare must be restored to normal position after use. SOUTH THOROUGHFARE SOUTH THOROUGHFARE to East End CSXI Bedford Park Intermodal Facility Crossover switches must be restored to normal position for South Thoroughfare after use. BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE: 51

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82 BRC Speed Signals BRC Speed Signals are in effect on all main tracks and at all interlockings. Where speed signals and timetable turnout speeds do not correspond, the lower speed is in effect. Signal Speed Maximum Authorized Speed SLOW 15 MEDIUM 20 LIMITED 25 BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE 82

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88 Close Clearances Employees are cautioned about close clearances as noted below: Kenton Line: Bridge girders between CRAGIN and LEMOYNE on all tracks Employees must not ride cars within Commercial Avenue Yard unless the adjacent track is clear South Chicago District Industrial Lead: Fence adjacent to east side of Fence Track between ROCK ISLAND JUNCTION and SOUTH CHICAGO Clearing Yard Ladder Lead at west end of West Receiving Yard M/W ballast loading adjacent to Water Plug Lead in East Receiving Yard Close clearances, when riding equipment, on east end of East Receiving Yard Vertical Clearances Subdivision Location Maximum Notes Height KENTON LINE 59TH STREET ALL LOCATIONS ALL LOCATIONS N/A N/A ARGO LEAD UNDER CSXT N/A (IHB) ARGO LEAD ARCHER N/A KENTON LINE 46 TH AVENUE CONNECTION TO CSXT ALTENHEIM SUBDIVISION KENTON LINE EJ&E LEAD, OUT OF SERVICE ROCK ISLAND JUNCTION CLEARING YARD HUMP SUBWAY N/A BRC CORA UPDATE PAGE 88

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