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THE BELT RAILWAY COMPANY

OF CHICAGO

TIMETABLE NO. 3 &

Special Instructions

EFFECTIVE 0001 June 1, 2006

Michael A. Paras General Manager Transportation

TIMETABLE / SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 2

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT M. A. Paras General Manager (708) 496-4056 Fax: (708) 658-1510 M. R. Shore Ass’t Superintendent (708) 496-4121 Fax: (708) 496-4135 R. E. Picken Ass’t Superintendent (708) 496-4058 Fax: (708) 496-4135 V. Bell Supt CTCO / Service Design (708) 496-2305 Fax: (708) 496-4135 Field Trainmaster (708) 259-5588 Hump Trainmaster (708) 259-5586 Command Center (708) 728-2259 Fax: (708) 728-3827 North Dispatcher (708) 496-4105 AAR Radio: 39-39 South Dispatcher (708) 496-4101 AAR Radio: 26-26 Humpmaster (708) 496-4053 AAR Radio: 57-57 West Yardmaster (708) 496-4130 AAR Radio: 18-18 East Yardmaster (708) 496-4128 AAR Radio: 89-89 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT R. S. Strong Chief Engineer (708) 496-4033 Fax: (708) 496-8011 R. D. Smith Ass’t Chief Engineer (708) 496-4032 Fax: (708) 496-8011 MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT M. S. O’Donnell Superintendent (708) 496-4040 Fax: (708) 496-4005 W. W. Kizior Ass’t Superintendent (708) 496-4097 Fax: (708) 728-2255 POLICE DEPARTMENT M. R. Romano Chief of Police (708) 496-4076 Emergency Number (708) 496-4133 Toll Free: (877) 844-4911 General Contact Number (708) 496-4072 SAFETY HOT LINE (708) 496-4099 RECOGNITION HOT LINE (708) 496-2249 GRADE CROSSING HOT LINE (708) 728-3219


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Subdivisions Page Special Instructions Page Kenton Line 6 Maximum Speed 24 Stations 7 CORA 24 Speed Restrictions 7 Train Dispatcher Territories 24 Operating Characteristics 8 GCOR Changes 24 911 Crossings 8 Glossary - CBS 24 Radio Frequencies 9 Glossary – Speed Signals 24 Electric Switch Locks 9 1.25 (a) Reporting Injuries 25 Special Conditions 10 1.3.1 Rules, Regs & Instructions 25 South Chicago Industrial Lead 10 1.36 Shipments - Height / Width 25 Commercial Avenue Yard 10 1.48 Locomotive Shut Down 26 South Chicago 10 2.3 Repetition 26 87th Street Yard 10 3.4 Time Change 27 Rockwell Yard 10 4.3 Timetable Characters 27 22nd Street Yard 10 5.8.1 Ringing Engine Bell 27 59th Street 11 5.8.2 Sounding Whistles 27 Stations 11 6.2 Initiating Movement 27 Speed Restrictions 11 6.2.2 Daily Operating Bulletin 28 Operating Characteristics 11 6.2.3 Form H Authority 28 911 Crossings 12 6.2.4 Movement of On-Track Equip 29 Radio Frequencies 12 6.3 Main Track Authorization 30 Electric Switch Locks 12 6.4.1 Permission - Reverse Move 30 Special Conditions 13 6.7C Deactivating RC Zone 30 63rd Street 13 6.19 Flag Protection 31 Elsdon Industrial Lead 13 6.23 Emergency Stop/Severe Slack 31 Clearing Yard 14 6.26 Use of Multiple Main Tracks 31 Speed Restrictions 14 6.32.4 Clear of Xing & Signal Circuits 31 Operating Characteristics 14 6.35 Flagmen 31 Radio Frequencies 15 7.4.1 Safety Stop 31 Special Conditions 16 7.6 Securing Cars or Engines 32 Hump Approach Signals 16 7.7 Kicking or Dropping Cars 32 Yard Air 16 7.10 Gates and Doorways 32 Class 1 Air Brake Test 16 7.11 Charging Necessary Air Brakes 33 Central Avenue 16 8.2 Position of Switches 33 Track Skates 16 9.9 Delayed Within a Block 33 Hydraulic Retarders 16 9.14.2 Controlled Block System 33 Clearing Industrial District 17 Remote Control Zones 34 Switches 17 AEI Site Locations 37 Solar Powered Switches 17 Cold Weather Train Length 37 Radio Controlled Switches 18 Clearances 38 Hump Subway Switch 21 Medical Examination & Treatment 38 Engineer Certification Requirements 38 BRC Speed Signals 40 Hazardous Material Handling 42 Linear Operations Profile 49


The Belt Railway Company

of Chicago

SUBDIVISIONS



6.28

LENGTH OF SIDING

IN FEET

MILE POST

TRACK SOUTH NORTH STATIONS

RULE 4.3

METHOD OF

OPERATION

AEI SCANNER

CRAGIN(CP, METRA)

1.2 14th STREET

(CSX) 2.3

22nd St. YARD (MJ) 2.1

HAWTHORNE (BNSF, CN)

1.0 LEMOYNE (BNSF, CN)

1.7 55th STREET

(BRC 59th ST. SUB.) 1.7

67th STREET 1.4

EAST END SWITCHES (CN) 0.2

HAYFORD (CN) 0.8

ROCKWELL STREET YARD 0.6

WESTERN AVENUE (NS, CSX)

0.4 FOREST HILL

(CSX) 0.9

BELT JCT (NS, METRA)

1.5 80th STREET

(NS, METRA, UP) 1.0

87th STREET 2.7

PULLMAN JCT (NS, CN)

1.9 ROCK ISLAND JCT (CRL, SCIH, NS, EJ&E)

0.9 SOUTH CHICAGO YARD

1.7 END OF TRACK

0.0

1.2

3.5

5.6

6.6

8.3

10.0

11.4

11.6

12.4

13.0

13.4

14.3

15.8

16.8

19.5

21.4

22.3

24.0

YARD

3,057

YARD

12,000

YARD

YARD

2 MT

3 MT

2 MT

I J

J X2

J Y

X I J X

X I J X2

X I J X2

X2 I T

I J X2

X I J X

Y

I J X2

X I

I J X3

I J X2

Y

X I J X2

I J X2 Y

G Y

CBS

7.8

13.1

15.8

19.4

21.5

KENTON LINE SUBDIVISION


KENTON LINE SUBDIVISION SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Speed Restrictions

MP Description MPH - Main Track 25 Tracks other than Main Tracks and Sidings unless otherwise designated 10 Speed Restrictions – Turnouts and Crossovers:

MP Description MPH - Main Track Turnouts except those noted below 15

5.3 Hawthorne Interlocking Main 1 to Main 2 25 6.6 LeMoyne Interlocking Main 1 to Main 2 25 6.7 LeMoyne Interlocking Main 1 to Main 2 25 7.9 55th Street Interlocking Main 1 to Main 2 25 8.1 55th Street Interlocking Main 2 to 59th Street Subdivision 25 8.1 55th Street Interlocking Main 1 to 59th Street Subdivision 25

12.9 Western Avenue Interlocking South Running Track to Main 2 25 12.9 Western Avenue Interlocking Main 1 to Main 2 25 13.0 Western Avenue Interlocking Main 1 to Main 2 25 13.6 Western Avenue Interlocking Main 1 to CSX Blue Island Subdiv. 25 14.0 Belt Junction Interlocking All Turnouts 25 15.7 80th Street Interlocking Belt 3 to Main 2 25 15.9 80th Street Interlocking Main 1 to Main 2 25 19.2 Pullman Junction Interlocking Main 1 to Main 2 25 19.4 Pullman Junction Interlocking Main 1 to Main 2 25

Speed Restrictions – Sidings:

Description MPH 22nd Street Runaround Track 10 C&A Siding 10 Wabash Lead Siding 25 South Running Track Siding 25 Third Rail Siding 10 Speed Restrictions – Misc.:

Description MPH South Chicago District Industrial Lead 10 South Chicago District Yard: - Northward train movements approaching 100th Street until crossing is occupied

5

EJE Industrial Lead 10 Commercial Avenue Yard - 6 axle locomotives through turnouts

5

Cardwell – Westinghouse Industrial Lead 5 Rockwell Street Yard: 6 axle locomotives 5


Operating Characteristics:

Tracks Signal

System Rules

Main Track 1 & 2 between Cragin and Hayford CBS 9.14.2 Main Track 1, 2, Wabash Lead & South Running Track between Hayford Interlocking and Western Avenue CBS 9.14.2 Main Track 1 & 2 between Western Avenue and Belt Junction CBS 9.14.2 Main Track 1,2 & 3 between Belt Junction & 80th Street CBS 9.14.2 Main Track 1 & 2 between 80th Street and Rock Island Junction CBS 9.14.2 All Tracks between Rock Island Junction & End of track None 6.28 South Chicago District Industrial Lead None 6.28 EJE Industrial Lead None 6.28 South Chicago Commerical Avenue Yard None 6.28 Interlockings: All Interlockings, with the exception of Forest Hill Interlocking, are controlled by the BRC Dispatcher. Forest Hill Interlocking is controlled by the CSX Dispatcher. 911 Crossings - Emergency Communication: The following street crossings have been identified as critical routes for delivery of emergency services to the City of Chicago. When trains are stopped or anticipated to be obstructing any of these crossings for more than ten (10) minutes, train crew must notify the train dispatcher immediately. Upon receiving such notification, the train dispatcher will contact the City of Chicago Office of Emergency Communications and notify the Manager of Train Operations. A crew member must notify the train dispatcher when the train is clear of the crossing.

Subdivision Crossing Location Kenton Line Archer and Kolmar Kenton Line 4700 W. 55th Street Kenton Line 4700 W. 59th Street Kenton Line 4700 W. 63rd Street Kenton Line 4700 W. Marquette Kenton Line 2600 W. Columbus Avenue


Radio Frequencies: Location AAR

Frequency BRC

Frequency Contact Number

North Dispatcher - Kenton Line Subdivision, Cragin to and

including 55th Street Interlocking. Includes 22nd Street Yard, 59th Street Subdivision, Elsdon Industrial Lead, Argo Industrial and West Sub to IHB connections at Argo and 71st Street.

39 – 39

Channel 4

Phone: (708) 496-4104

(708) 496-4105Fax: (708) 496-4108

South Dispatcher - Kenton Line Subdivision, from but not

including, 55th Street interlocking to end of track at South Chicago

26 - 26

Channel 2

Phone: (708) 496-4101

(708) 496-4103Fax: (708) 496-4045

Electric Switch Locks:

Track MP Location Dispatcher

MT 2 1.0 Flex O Glass North Operating instructions posted inside Electric Switch Lock Box

MT 1 3.4 22nd Street

Runaround Track North Switch

North Operating instructions posted inside Electric Switch Lock Box

MT 2 4.3 MJ North Operating instructions posted inside Electric Switch Lock Box

MT 1 4.5 22nd Street

Runaround Track South Switch

North Operating instructions posted inside Electric Switch Lock Box

MT 2 5.9 Hawthorne CN Connection North Operating instructions posted

inside Electric Switch Lock Box

MT 2 6.0 Mobil Oil North Operating instructions posted inside Electric Switch Lock Box

MT 1 7.5 C&A Siding North Operating instructions posted inside Electric Switch Lock Box

MT 1 7.6 Industrial Lead North Operating instructions posted inside Electric Switch Lock Box

MT 1 10.6 Occidental South Operating instructions posted inside Electric Switch Lock Box

MT 1 10.7 Grace – Davidson South Operating instructions posted inside Electric Switch Lock Box

MT 1 10.75 Grace – Davidson South Operating instructions posted inside Electric Switch Lock Box

MT 1 16.9 Third Rail Siding South

Operating instructions posted inside Electric Switch Lock Box

Do not close door until train clears the switch.


Special Conditions: South Chicago Industrial Lead Wall Track and Fence Track: BRC South Dispatcher must be contacted for authority to occupy. Commercial Avenue Yard

• BRC South Dispatcher must be contacted for yarding instructions. • Main Track 2, South End:

a. South end of train must clear 17/18 switch by 200 feet, if practicable. b. North end of train must clear Pullman Junction.

• Crews setting out cars are to advise the Dispatcher of head and rear car numbers left in each track.

South Chicago District Yard and Commercial Avenue Yard

• BRC Locomotives must be locked; contact the MTO if a key is needed.

87th Street Yard • BRC South Dispatcher must be contacted for yarding instructions. • Crews setting out cars are to advise the Dispatcher of head and rear car numbers left in

each track.

Rockwell Yard • BRC South Dispatcher must be contacted for yarding instructions. • Crews setting out cars are to advise the Dispatcher of head and rear car numbers left in

each track. 22nd Street Yard

• BRC North Dispatcher must be contacted for yarding instructions. • Crews setting out cars are to advise the Dispatcher of head and rear car numbers left in

each track.


59TH STREET SUBDIVISION SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Speed Restrictions:

Track MPH Main Track 25 Main Track Turnouts and Crossovers 15 Tracks other than Main Tracks and Sidings unless otherwise designated 10 North Blue Island Lead 20 South Blue Island Lead 20 North Proviso Lead 10 South Proviso Lead 10 Elsdon Industrial Lead 10 Argo Industrial Lead 10 Operating Characteristics:

Track

Signal System

Rules

Main Tracks, 1 & 2 between 55th Street and West Sub Interlockings CBS 9.14.2 Elsdon Industrial Lead - 55th Street to MP 1.5 None 6.28 GE Industrial Lead None 6.28 North Blue Island Industrial Lead CBS 9.14.2 South Blue Island Industrial Lead CBS 9.14.2 North Proviso Industrial Lead None 6.28 South Proviso Industrial Lead None 6.28 Argo Industrial Lead None 6.28

LENGTH OF SIDING

IN FEET

MILE POST

TRACK SOUTH NORTH STATIONS

RULE 4.3

METHOD OF

OPERATION

AEI SCANNER

55th STREET(BRC KENTON LINE SUBDIVISON)

3.1 NARRAGANSETT

(IHB) 1.2

65th STREET 0.4

WEST SUB OFFICE (CSX) 1.7

CLEARING YARD

0.0

3.1

4.3

4.7

YARD

2 MT

X I J X

I J X

I X

I J

G T Y

CBS

6.28

4.9

59th STREET SUBDIVISION


911 Crossings - Emergency Communication: The following street crossings have been identified as critical routes for delivery of emergency services to the City of Chicago. When trains are stopped or anticipated to be obstructing any of these crossings for more than ten (10) minutes, train crew must notify the train dispatcher immediately. Upon receiving such notification, the train dispatcher will contact the City of Chicago Office of Emergency Communications and notify the Manager of Train Operations. A crew member must notify the train dispatcher when the train is clear of the crossing.

Subdivision Crossing Location 59th Street 5400 W. Central Avenue 59th Street 5600 W. 55th Street 59th Street 5932 S. Narragansett 59th Street 7200 W. 63rd Street Radio Frequencies:

Location AAR Frequency

BRC Frequency Contact Number

North Dispatcher - Kenton Line Subdivision Cragin to

and including 55th Street Interlocking. Includes 22nd Street Yard, 59th Street Subdivision, Elsdon Industrial Lead, Argo Industrial Lead, and West Sub to IHB connections at Argo and 71st Street.

39 - 39

Channel 4

Phone: (708) 496-4104

(708) 496-4105 Fax: (708) 496-4108

Electric Switch Locks:

Track MP Location Dispatcher

Main Track No. 2 3.75 GE Industrial Lead North Operating instructions posted inside Electric Switch Lock Box


Special Conditions: 63rd Street

• Locomotive must be stopped a minimum of 200 feet north of crossing, if train length permits clearing of Narragansett street crossing.

Elsdon Industrial Lead

• BRC trackage extends between 55th St. Interlocking and MP 1.5. • BRC Dispatcher must be contacted to obtain authority to occupy the Elsdon Industrial

Lead. • BRC Dispatcher must be contacted when clear of the Elsdon Industrial Lead. • Movements towards BNSF Corwith Yard governed by GCOR 6.28. BNSF Corwith

Yardmaster must be contacted via radio (AAR 36-36) for authority to enter trackage. • Movement towards the CN Elsdon Industrial Track is governed by CN USOR 520

“Movement on other than Main Track” (same as GCOR 6.28). CN Train Dispatcher #4 must be contacted via radio (AAR 28-28) for authority to enter trackage.

• Movement towards the NS 49th Street Line on No. 2 and No. 3 Industrial Tracks is governed by the Ashland Avenue Yardmaster via radio (AAR 64-64) for authority to enter trackage.

Argo Industrial Lead

• BRC Dispatcher must be contacted to obtain authority to occupy the Argo Industrial Lead.

• Cars will be handled with train line air hoses coupled and train line air cut in. Movement without air is prohibited on the Argo Industrial Lead.


CLEARING YARD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Speed Restrictions:

Tracks MPH All Tracks other than Main Tracks unless otherwise designated 10 South Thoroughfare 10 North Thoroughfare 10 - EXCEPTION: Central Avenue to East End Diesel Shop Track No. 8 switch 5 - Head End only Locomotive Service Tracks 5 Rip Tracks 5 Operating Characteristics:

Tracks Rule Authority 1 – 2 Leads, East Receiving Yard 6.28 Humpmaster 3 – 7 Leads, East Receiving Yard 6.28 East Yardmaster East Receiving Yard 6.28 Humpmaster East Approach Tracks, Tracks 1 – 4 6.28 Humpmaster East Class Yard, Tracks 1 – 63 6.28 East Yardmaster East Class Yard, Tracks 64 – 65 6.28 Car Department East Departure Yard 6.28 East Yardmaster Martin Yard 6.28 CSXI Bedford Park West Receiving Yard 6.28 Humpmaster West Approach Tracks, Tracks 1 - 5 6.28 Humpmaster West Class Yard 6.28 West Yardmaster West Departure Yard 6.28 West Yardmaster Cabbage Patch Lead, West Departure Yard 6.28 West Yardmaster High Side Lead, West Departure Yard 6.28 West Yardmaster South Thoroughfare, Cicero Avenue to Central Avenue 6.28 East Yardmaster South Thoroughfare, Central Avenue to 6 XO. (Back Lead) 6.28 Humpmaster Back Lead 6.28 Humpmaster North Thoroughfare, West Yard Office to Central Avenue 6.28 West Yardmaster North Thoroughfare, Central Avenue to Cicero Avenue 6.28 Humpmaster Diesel Shop Service Tracks 6.28 Diesel Shop 67th Street / 68th Street, including Wye tracks 6.28 Humpmaster Clearing District Yard 6.28 West Yardmaster North Clearing Industrial District (NCID) 6.28 West Yardmaster South Clearing Industrial District (SCID) 6.28 East Yardmaster


Radio Frequencies: Location AAR

Frequency BRC

Frequency Contact Number

North Dispatcher

Kenton Line Subdivision, Cragin to and including 55th Street Interlocking. Includes 22nd Street Yard, Elsdon Industrial Lead, Argo Industrial Lead, and West Sub to IHB connections at Argo and 71st Street.

39 - 39

Channel 4

Phone: (708) 496-4104 (708) 496-4105 Fax: (708) 496-4108

South Dispatcher

Kenton Line Subdivision, not including 55th Street interlocking to end of track at South Chicago

26 - 26

Channel 2

Phone: (708) 496-4101 (708) 496-4103 Fax: (708) 496-4045

Humpmaster 1 – 2 Leads, East Receiving Yard East Receiving Yard East Approach Tracks, Tracks 1 – 4 West Receiving Yard West Approach Tracks, Tracks 1 - 5 South Thoroughfare, Central Ave. to 6-xover Back Lead West Leg & East Leg of South Thoroughfare Wye to Hump Subway North Thoroughfare, Central Ave. to Cicero Ave. 67th Street / 68th Street, including Wye tracks

57 – 57

Channel 1

Phone: (708) 496-4053

East Yardmaster

3 – 7 Leads, East Receiving Yard East Class Yard, Tracks 1 – 63 East Departure Yard South Thoroughfare, Cicero Ave to Central Ave. South Clearing Industrial District (SCID)

89 – 89

Channel 6

Phone: (708) 496-4128

West Yardmaster

West Class Yard West Departure Yard Cabbage Patch Lead, West Departure Yard High Side Lead, West Departure Yard North Thoroughfare, West Yard Office to Central Ave Clearing District Yard North Clearing Industrial District (NCID)

18 – 18

Channel 3

Phone: (708) 496-4130

Diesel Shop

Diesel Shop Service Tracks Hump Subway to West of 412 Pocket

79 – 79

Channel 5

Phone: (708) 496-4067

Car Department

East Class Tracks 64 and 65

79 – 79

Channel 5

Phone: (708) 496-4091


Special Conditions: Hump Approach Signals: Informational signals associated with the hump operation. Signals do not govern movement in connection with yarding trains, light engine movement, etc. Yard Air – Departure Yards: Cars worked by the Carmen will be left with the air coupled and cut-in. Crews pulling trains are required to close both angle cocks prior to uncoupling hoses. Do not allow cars to go into Emergency. Yard air hoses, once disconnected, are to be left to prevent a stumbling hazard. Class 1 Air Brake Test: Crews completing a Class 1 air brake test are to confirm the rear car number with the employee at the rear of the train. Immediately contact the yardmaster if a discrepancy exists. Verification of the Class 1 Air Brake test will be noted on the BRC Conductor’s train list. If not noted on the Conductor’s list, the “air slip” will be left in the knuckle of the head car in each track. Track Doubling Verification Sheet: All foreign crews and BRC transfer crews doubling trains out of Departure Yard tracks will be provided a Track Doubling Verification sheet. Crews must confirm the head car of the track matches the car number on the “Track Doubling Verification” sheet. Immediately contact the yardmaster if a discrepancy exists. Central Avenue: When cars are shoved over Central Avenue road crossing, a crew member must be on the ground at the crossing to warn traffic until the road crossing is occupied. Any movement over the crossing must only be made on the crew member’s signal. Track Skates: Track skates are to be placed 39 feet ahead of the car stops (inert retarders) on classification tracks. The proper skate location is identified with yellow paint. In the East Classification Yard the skates are to be placed on the south rail and north rail. In the West Classification Yard the skates are to be placed on the north rail. Cars must not be shoved from the hump end of the track when the point car is on skates. To prevent tripping hazards when skates are removed, place them between the rails. Immediately report to the Yardmaster any track that is missing a skate. If available replace missing skates. If a skate is not available apply a hand brake on the first car in the track until a skate is placed on the track. Hydraulic Retarder – East Class Yard: Hydraulic powered inert retarder is located at the east end, track # 50 in the east classification yard. To enter this track from the east end, a crew member must open the retarder by pushing the "Down" button located in the control box on the north side of the track. After the movement is clear of the retarder, push the "Up" button to reactivate. A skate must also be reapplied before the track is released. Note: Placing the retarder in the "Up" or "Down" position takes approximately 45 seconds. An indicator light will signify when the machine is in the “Up" position. Report any malfunction to the yardmaster. WR Hydraulic Retarders - WR Retarders will have the initials “WR” followed by the switch number stenciled on the top of the control box (WR-#). In addition, WR hydraulic retarders are equipped with an illuminated display located on the top of the control box and a toggle switch which turns the retarder on or off. The toggle switch can be found on the side of the control box. If the retarder is in the up or on position, the display will be green. To turn the retarder off, push the toggle switch to the off position. The track cannot be occupied until the retarder is turned to


the off position. Once the track is cleared off, the retarder must be returned to the on or up position. This is done by pushing the toggle switch to the on position. Turning the retarder back on so that the green light is displayed will take approximately one minute. A skate must also be reapplied before the track is released. If the retarder is not working properly the display will change to a flashing red. This condition must be immediately reported to your supervisor and the track is to be taken out of service. Clearing Industrial District: The South Loading Dock track off of the Storehouse Lead in the Clearing Industrial District is to be kept clear. This track is reserved for the exclusive use of the Engineering Department for the storage of Maintenance of Way equipment. Switches: “National” switches require the use of a locking pin or hasp. National switches missing a pin or hasp must be reported. The east departure yard crossover switches are equipped with BRC switch locks. These crossovers must not be used without the permission of the east yardmaster. The switches that are locked are the 3 to 4 lead crossovers; the 35 crossover; and the 40 crossover. The east yardmaster will regulate the use of these crossovers in order to avoid any conflict with remote control zones that may be activated on the adjacent leads. Crossover switches on the hump approaches and the north and south thoroughfares must be restored to normal position after use. ALL BRC switches must be treated as rigid switches and must be operated by hand, push-button, or radio control. Do not make a trailing point movement through a switch until it has been lined for the movement. Solar Powered Switches Five solar powered switches have been installed at the following locations:

• The high crossover switches between track 2 and 3, East Approach. • The west end of the Ladder Lead and the Water Plug Lead switch. • The west end of 22 East Receiving switch. • The east end of 10 West Receiving switch.

Solar Powered - Push Button Operation: Pushing the button located on the mast of the solar panel will line the switch. Inspect switch points prior to movement to insure they are not gapped and that the switch is lined for the intended route. Solar Powered - Hand Operation: The pump handle used to operate the switch by hand also acts as the locking bar for the hand throw cover. The locking tabs on the pump handle and the cover overlap and may be secured with a lock.

1. Remove the pump handle, open the cover and insert the handle in the pump cartridge actuating head.

2. Select the direction of switch point travel by moving the directional travel lever (protruding through the end of the switch machine) in the direction the points are to move.

3. Operate by moving the pump handle back and forth until the points are fully lined for the desired route. (The pump will require about 15 strokes to fully line the switch.)

4. Visually inspect the switch points to ensure they fit properly.


5. Close the cover and reinstall the handle in the holder. Align the locking tabs of the cover and the handle and reinstall the lock. The valve lever may be left in either position, as it will have no affect on the electrical operation of the switch.

Radio Controlled Switches – West Receiving Yard Radio Controlled (RC) switches located at the west end of the West Receiving Yard will allow Dual Toned Multi Frequency (DTMF), radio operation. In addition to the RC operation, the switches are also equipped for push button and hand operation. Radio controlled switches are equipped with wheel counter loops that require cars and locomotives be outside of the loop when a switch is being operated in either the RC or push button mode. Equipment must be kept approximately 150 feet clear of the switch point prior to RC, push button, or hand operation of the switch. Crossover switches are inter-connected, both with switch operation and wheel counting loops. RC or Push button Operation of one crossover switch will cause both switches to operate. If operating crossover switches by hand, each switch must be operated manually. The trailing point switch of the crossover must be operated first. Switch operations that "Fault" will have to be inspected for obstruction or in winter operations, cleaned free of snow and/or ice. When a RC switch broadcasts "switch # out of correspondence", check the points of all switches associated with that switch number. The Yardmaster must be contacted prior to occupying or fouling the Ladder Lead or Back Lead unless authority has been previously authorized Switches are equipped with mast-mounted Indicator Lights. Aspects indicate the following switch position:

• Green - Normal • White - Route Activated, switch included as part of route • Amber - Reverse

Switch No. Track Switch No. Track

001 6 Crossover 009 9 West Receiving 002 2 West Receiving 010 10 West Receiving 003 3 West Receiving 011 11 West Receiving 004 4 West Receiving 012 12 West Receiving 005 5 West Receiving 013 13 West Receiving 006 6 West Receiving 014 14 West Receiving 007 7 West Receiving 015 15 West Receiving 008 8 West Receiving 016 16 West Receiving

Radio Controlled Switches - Push Button Operation: The push button is located inside a small protective cover and secured with a locking hasp and cover. The hasp must be secured with a lock or hook when push button is not in use.

1. Lift the cover from the hasp, and push the button located under the cover plate. 2. The switch will line opposite of the current route. 3. Replace the lock or hook, if available, and secure. 4. Visually inspect the switch points to ensure they fit properly.


Radio Controlled Switches - Hand Operation: The pump handle used to operate the switch by hand also acts as the locking bar for the hand throw cover. The locking tabs on the pump handle and the cover overlap and may be secured with a lock.

1. Remove the pump handle, open the cover and insert the handle in the pump cartridge actuating head.

2. Select the direction of switch point travel by moving the directional travel lever (protruding through the end of the switch machine) in the direction the points are to move.

3. Operate by moving the pump handle back and forth until the points are fully lined for the desired route. (The pump will require about 15 strokes to fully line the switch.)

4. Visually inspect the switch points to ensure they fit properly. 5. Close the cover and reinstall the handle in the holder. Align the locking tabs of the cover

and the handle and reinstall the lock. The valve lever may be left in either position, as it will have no affect on the electrical operation of the switch.

Radio Controlled Switches - Radio Control Operation: Switches equipped with radio control have been designated to use the BRC Hump Channel 1/AAR Frequency 57-57. Each switch, or interconnected crossover, is designated by a switch number. The radio keypad is used to "call" the switch and command a position. The first keystroke required for (RC) operation of these switches will be the # key. This key "wakes" the switch machine and prepares it for an actuation code transmission. Radio Controlled Switches - Individual Switch Operation: A series of six entries via the radio key pad will line the switch for movement. Enter the # key followed by a switch number ranging from 001 to 016, followed again by the # key and the “1” for reverse or the “2” for normal position. The position of a switch may be determined by using the “query” command. A voice message will announce the switch position. If a DTMF code is entered that is not recognized by the system, the system will respond with “Bad Command”. The actuation codes resemble the following examples for operating a “single” switch: Mark Switch # Mark Key Action

# 0xx # # Query a switch # 0xx # 1 Command a switch to reverse # 0xx # 2 Command a switch to normal

Examples:

Switch #16: Throwing switch normal # 016 # 2 Throwing switch reverse # 016 # 1 Query code # 016 # #

Switch # 3: Throwing switch normal # 003 # 2 Throwing switch reverse # 003 # 1 Query code # 003 # #

Switch # 1: Throwing cross-over switches normal # 001 # 2 Throwing cross-over switches reverse # 001 # 1 Query code # 001 # #


A radio response confirming the lining of the switch will be transmitted following the DTMF Radio Command. Response examples include: “Switch xx Normal, Reverse or Out of Correspondence. If applicable a secondary response may also be transmitted. ie: Locked out, Occupied. Radio Controlled Switches - Multiple or Route Switch Operation: A single radio, six digit “daisy chain”, command will also allow the lining of multiple switches or a complete route to be lined. Routes may be lined inbound or outbound. Switches associated with a route may be lined individually. A radio transmission will confirm the route. Submit a Query command if the route is not confirmed. Switch commands must be entered in the proper sequence or the transmission will not be received. If necessary, re-enter the commands to restart the sequence. Signs indicating route activating point have been placed on the 59th Street Subdivision, Proviso Lead, and Blue Island Leads. Inbound trains are to key in routing sequence at the identified location. The Yardmaster must be contacted prior to lining a route. The Yardmaster must be contacted prior to occupying or fouling the Ladder Lead or Back Lead unless authority for a route has been previously authorized. Routing Commands: Mark Mark Lead Track # Direction Action

# # t xx d Configure route

t: Enter 1 for Ladder lead, 2 for Back Lead xx: Enter track # 02 through 16 d: Enter 0 for Outbound, 1 for Inbound Routing Examples – Ladder Lead, Tracks 16 through Track 02 Ladder Lead Inbound to Track 11 ##1111 Ladder Lead Inbound to Track 02 ##1021 Ladder Lead Outbound from Track 10 ##1100 Ladder Lead Outbound from Track 05 ##1050 Routing Examples - Back Lead, Tracks 02 through Track 06 Back Lead Inbound to Track 02 ##2021 Back Lead Inbound to Track 06 ##2061 Back Lead Inbound to Track 01 (So. T-Fare) ##2011 Back Lead Outbound from Track 02 ##2020 Back Lead Outbound from Track 06 ##2060 Back Lead Outbound from Track 01 (So. T-Fare) ##2010 A radio response confirming the lining of the route will be transmitted following the DTMF Radio Command. Response examples include: Ladder (Back) Lead inbound route ready; Ladder (Back) Lead route configure failed; Ladder (Back) Lead inbound route already active, command discarded; Invalid route; Routes conflict.


Route will fail if any switch in planned route is out of communication, occupied, locked-out, or part of another active inbound route. Route lights will be extinguished as the train clears the occupancies. When train completely traverses the route, the ‘active’ route is automatically cancelled. General Routing Commands:

Command Code Response Route Query #*411# “(Ladder/Back) Lead (in/out) bound track xx Active” or

“No Active Routes”

Cancel outbound routes and turn OFF route lights

#*550# “Canceling outbound routes please wait” followed by, “Outbound route cancel complete”.

Cancel inbound routes and turn OFF route lights

#*551# “Canceling inbound routes please wait” followed by, “Inbound route cancel complete”.

Hump Subway Switch - Push Button Operation: The push button is located inside a small protective cover and secured with a locking hasp and cover. The hasp must be secured with a lock or hook when push button is not in use.

1. Lift the cover from the hasp, and push the button located under the cover plate. 2. The switch will line opposite of the current route. 3. Replace the lock or hook, if available, and secure. 4. Visually inspect the switch points to ensure they fit properly.

Hump Subway Switch - Hand Operation: The handle used for hand operation of the switch also acts as a locking device for the switch when used in conjunction with blue flag protection. The locking tab on the switch handle and the cover overlap to secure the handle and the cover together when a lock is installed.

1. Remove the switch lock and move the handle from left to right until the arm comes in

contact with the safety stop. 2. Return the handle to the hasp and re-secure the lock. 3. Visually inspect the switch points to ensure they fit properly.


Notes Notes


The Belt Railway Company

of Chicago

SYSTEM

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS



BRC SYSTEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Item 1 - Maximum Speed Maximum speed permitted on BRC is 25 MPH unless otherwise restricted. Item 2 – Chicago Operating Rules Association (CORA) Operating Guide Employees operating in the Chicago Terminal District are required to have a current copy of the CORA guide available for reference while on duty. BRC Rules govern except as modified in the CORA. Item 3 – Train Dispatcher Territories North Dispatcher Territory: Kenton Line Subdivision from Cragin Jct. to and including 55th St. Interlocking. This also includes 22nd Street Yard. North dispatcher also controls the Elsdon Industrial Lead, 59th Street Subdivision including the West Sub to IHB connections at Argo and 71st Street.

South Dispatcher Territory: Kenton Line Subdivision from (but not including) 55th Street Interlocking to the end of track at South Chicago. This includes Rockwell and Commercial Yards. Item 4 - General Code of Operating Rules Changes The following are changes to the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), fifth edition. The changes are identified as:

• New – Add to the rule book. • Addition – Add to the existing rule. • Supersede – Supersedes all or part of an existing rule. • Application – Requirements for the application of the rule on BRC property.

Do not cross out or otherwise make illegible any General Code of Operating Rule. Instead find the rule in the GCOR book and make a notation in the margin referring to the corresponding Special Instruction. GLOSSARY TERMS: Controlled Block System (CBS) (New) A block signal system where movements are authorized by a controlled signal or verbal authority. Speed Signals (New) Use the following in conjunction with BRC Speed Signals:

• Slow Speed 20 MPH • Medium Speed 25 MPH • Limited Speed 25 MPH


1.0 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1.2.5 (a) Reporting Injuries (Addition) If an employee is injured on duty, that employee must report any follow-up visits to a doctor or other medical care provider resulting from the injury. Specifically, the injured employee must report all:

• Physical therapy or chiropractic treatments • Prescriptions issued • Work restrictions • Medical treatments

1.3.1 Rules, Regulations and Instructions (Application) Classes: Employees who fail to pass required examinations will be handled as follows:

• First attempt - The employee will be permitted to remain in service but will be restricted to yard service. The employee must take the second exam within three (3) weeks of the original exam.

• Second attempt – The employee will be removed from service and must take the third exam within three (3) weeks of the second exam.

• Third attempt - Employee will be removed from service pending a formal investigation. 1.11.1 Napping (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 1.36 Shipments of Excessive Height / Width (Application) The following classes of equipment will be covered by instructions from the BRC Clearance Bureau via a “Pink Message” authority:

• Excessive dimensional loads • Shipments including idler cars • Other unusual shipments that require close attention.

An “Excessive Dimensional” load is any load with a width exceeding 11 feet 6 inches or shipments including idler cars as noted on the train consist. The Conductor must receive “Pink Message” authority prior to moving the train. Conductors, prior to entering BRC Trackage, must contact the Train Dispatcher and advise of any excessive dimensional loads. The Train Dispatcher must contact the appropriate Yardmaster upon receiving notification of trains containing excessive dimensional loads. Inbound Conductor must advise the appropriate Yardmaster if train contains an excessive dimensional load or a car exceeding 21 feet 0 inches ATR (Above Top of Rail) prior to yarding the train in East or West Receiving Yard. Dimensional cars exceeding 16 feet 8 inches ATR must not be handled via the subway under the Clearing Yard Hump.


A “Dimensional Load” is any load with a width of 11 feet 0 inches to 11 feet 6 inches as noted on the train consist. If a train has a dimensional load, the Conductor must advise the Dispatcher prior to moving the train. If a conductor has a dimensional load and has received “pink message” notification of an excessive dimension load on another train that their train may meet or pass, the conductor must notify the train dispatcher before moving the train. The Conductor must notify other crew members of the presence of both excessive dimension loads and dimensional loads before movement. Special Handling Guidelines for High Wide / High Value Loads When train consist includes High Wide / High Value loads the following will govern:

• Loads must be inspected by a Mechanical representative at the time of interchange or release from an industry to ensure loads are properly braced and secured for safe damage-free transportation.

• Loads must not remain in a consist during switching operations. • Loads must not be kicked or humped. • Other cars must not be kicked or humped against these loads. • Air brake system must be charged and used when spotting/pulling these loads. • Excessive Dimensional Loads must be set to a track designed to accommodate such

loads. 1.48 Locomotive Shut Down (New) When it is known that locomotives will not be used for one hour or more, and the ambient temperature is not expected to fall below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, locomotives must be shut down except when authorized by local supervisors or train dispatcher.

• Leave one unit of multiple unit locomotives running to maintain air pressure when coupled to cars.

• It is not necessary to shut down DP (Distributed Power) units in a train unless instructed by the train dispatcher or local supervisors.

• Locomotives with a tag indicating “weak batteries” should not be shutdown until the condition is corrected.

• Locomotives equipped with an automatic start/stop system may be left running, however the switch must be properly positioned with the indicator light/message showing the system is enabled. If the auto start/stop system is not operable the unit is considered to be non-equipped. Remote control locomotives must be in the manual mode to have the system operable.

• Contact the train dispatcher, yardmaster, or local supervisor concerning the expected length of the delay or the expected temperature during the shutdown.

• Secure unattended equipment to prevent movement. • Shut down diesel engine in compliance with current rules and/or instructions.

2.0 RAILROAD RADIO RULES 2.3 Repetition (Application) When a transmission has been repeated correctly, the acknowledgement must be "That is Correct".


3.0 STANDARD TIME 3.4 Time Change (New) At 0200 on the first Sunday in April, each year, Standard Time is advanced one hour to 0300. At 0200 on the last Sunday in October, each year, Standard Time is set back one hour to 0100. Watches and Standard Clocks must be changed accordingly. 4.0 TIMETABLES 4.3 Timetable Characters (Application) G - General Orders, Notices, Bulletins, Standard Clock I - Manual Interlocking J - Junction T - Turntable or Wye X - Crossover X(2) - Multiple Crossovers X - Railroad Crossing at Grade Y - Yard YL - Yard Limits 5.0 SIGNALS AND THEIR USE 5.4 Flags for Temporary Track Conditions (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 5.5 Permanent Speed Signs (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 5.7 Torpedoes (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 5.8.1 Ringing Engine Bell (Addition) Add these bullet points to the rule:

• While moving within the locomotive servicing facility • At all private road crossings within Clearing Yards

5.8.2 Sounding Whistles (Application) Ordinances prohibit the sounding of engine whistles within the limits of the City of Chicago except when necessary to prevent injury or warn employees on or about the track or the public. EXCEPTION: whistle must be sounded for Columbus Avenue (Southwest Hwy) and Archer Avenue. 6.0 MOVEMENT OF TRAINS AND ENGINES 6.2 Initiating Movement (Supersede) Before initiating movement on a main track or siding, a train crew member must have verbal authority from the train dispatcher or a controlled signal indicating proceed. Before initiating movement on a main track or siding, employee in charge of hi-rail vehicle or on-track equipment must have a properly completed Form-H Authority (see 6.2.3).


6.2.2 Daily Operating Bulletin (DOB) (New) Daily Operating Bulletin will be issued by the dispatcher to protect temporary track conditions or flagman assignments for the next 24 hour period. DOB will be in effect at time of issue. A. Receipt and Comparison of Daily Operating Bulletin

• All crew members must possess a current a DOB at their initial station unless otherwise instructed by the train dispatcher. Each crew member must read and understand the DOB. All crew members are responsible for complying with the requirements of the DOB and reminding each other of those requirements.

• Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC) of hi-rail vehicle, on-track workers, or on-track equipment must possess a current a DOB unless otherwise instructed by the train dispatcher.

• A crew member or RWIC must contact the train dispatcher to verify the current DOB and obtain any additional information or restrictions affecting the movement of the train or equipment prior to occupying BRC main track or siding.

B. Conditions or restrictions

Will be categorized using the following format: • Section A: Temporary Speed Restrictions and Other Conditions, with each line of

information numbered 1, 2, 3, etc. • Section B: Roadway Worker (RW) working at, with each line of information numbered

1, 2, 3, etc. • Section C: Tracks Out of Service, with each line of information numbered, 1, 2, 3, etc. • Section D: Safety Alerts, with each line of information numbered 1, 2, 3, etc. • Section E: Notices, with each line of information numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.

C. Addition or Deletion

• Train dispatchers may instruct employees to add or delete items on a DOB. • Addition or deletions, when transmitted, must be documented on Form H Authority form.

D. In Effect

• Only one (1) DOB is in effect at a time.

E. Superseding a Daily Operating Bulletin or DOB not received • Issuance of a New DOB • Receipt of DOB over the Radio • Form H Authority

6.2.3 Form H Authority (New) Form H authority is a method of authorizing a hi-rail vehicle, on-track workers, or on-track equipment to occupy a segment of main or controlled track. Form H may also be used to document additions or deletions to DOB and other restricted track and/or flagman information. All crew members must have a copy of the Form H authority issued to their train, hi-rail vehicle, or on-track equipment. Each crew member or vehicle occupant must read and understand it. The copy must show the date, location, and name of the employee who copied.


A. Transmitting - the following must occur when transmitted verbally: • An employee will enter all of the information and instruction on the Form H authority. • The employee will repeat the information to the train dispatcher. • The train dispatcher will check it, and if correct, will say “That is Correct” and give the

time and his initials. • The employee will enter the “Correct” time and the train dispatcher’s initials on the Form

H authority and repeat them to the train dispatcher. • Employee operating the controls of a moving locomotive, hi-rail vehicle, or on-track

equipment may not copy the Form H authority. B. In Effect:

• The Form H authority is not in effect until the “Correct” time is shown on it. • If the Form H authority restricts movement or previously granted authority, it cannot be

considered in effect by the train dispatcher until acknowledgment of the “OK” has been received.

• Form H authority is in effect until a crew member or RWIC reports the train, hi-rail vehicle, or on-track equipment has cleared the limits.

• Crew member or RWIC must inform the train dispatcher when the limits have been cleared.

• Employees reporting clear of Form H authority limits must state their name or other identification, the Form H authority number and the limits being cleared.

C. Retention of Forms: Form-H Authority forms must be retained until the completion of the next tour of duty. 6.2.4 Movement of On-Track Equipment (OTE) (New) For the purpose of this rule on-track equipment is defined as equipment other than trains or locomotives. A. Within Interlocking Limits: Verbal authority from the train dispatcher is required for on-track equipment to occupy interlocking limits. Before granting authority, the train dispatcher must ensure that:

• No conflicting movements have been authorized. • No routes have been stored for conflicting movements. • The route to be used is properly lined. • Blocking devices have been applied to secure the route and protect against conflicting

movements. B. On Controlled Track - Outside Interlocking Limits: Form H authority is required for on-track equipment to occupy controlled track outside of interlocking limits. Before authorizing movement of on-track equipment by Form - H, the train dispatcher or control operator must ensure that:

• No opposing or following movements have been authorized. • Blocking devices have been applied to protect against opposing and following

movements. • If the on-track equipment is to follow a train in the authorized limits, that train must have

passed the point where the on-track equipment will enter the limits. This protection must not be removed until the on-track equipment operator has reported clear of the limits. The train dispatcher must record on the Form H log the time the on-track equipment reports clear of the limits.


• Exception - When the on-track equipment operator reports clear of an interlocking, authority for that interlocking and track to the rear of that interlocking shall be released by the on-track equipment operator and time of release shall be recorded by the dispatcher.

Multiple pieces of on-track equipment may operate as a group under one Form H authority. The employee copying the Form H will be responsible for all of the on-track equipment in the group. On-track equipment operators shall operate at a speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of vision short of any obstruction. C. On Non-Controlled Tracks: On-track equipment must not be operated on non controlled track without permission of the employee in charge of that track, unless no person is in charge of the track. 6.3 Main Track Authorization (Addition) Add: Rule 9.14.2 (Controlled Block System) Add the following paragraph: Joint Authority When a train or on-track equipment receives Form H authority joint with an employee, the train or on-track equipment must not occupy the joint limits until:

• Permission is received to enter the joint limits from the employee named on the Form H authority. Or • Advice is received from the train dispatcher that the employee(s) have reported clear of the limits

Movement of trains, engines, and other railroad equipment will be made at Restricted Speed unless a higher speed is permitted by rule and is specifically authorized by the employee named on the Form H Authority. 6.3.1 Train Coordination (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC 6.4.1 Permission for Reverse Movements (Supersede) Obtain permission from the train dispatcher or control operator before making the reverse movement. If reverse movements will be beyond the limits of the occupied block, the train dispatcher must be notified when the request for reverse movement is made. Reverse movements must be made at restricted speed. 6.6 Picking Up Crew Member (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC 6.7B Transfer of an Active Remote Control Zone (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 6.7C Deactivating Remote Control Zone (Supersede) When the remote control operator ends the tour of duty, the remote control zone must be deactivated. 6.14 Restricted Limits (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC.


6.15 Block Register Territory (BRT) (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 6.19 Flag Protection (Supersede) Flag protection for following trains is not required on BRC. 6.23 Emergency Stop or Severe Slack Action (Supersede) When a train or engine is stopped by an emergency application of the brakes or severe slack action occurs while stopping, if an adjacent main track may be obstructed, immediately warn other trains by radio and notify the train dispatcher, yardmaster or control operator. All train and engine movements on adjacent tracks must pass the stopped train at restricted speed. If information is received from the train dispatcher or crew members of the train in emergency that adjacent tracks are not blocked or fouled, restricted speed will no longer apply to passing trains. If the brake pipe pressure on the rear car has been restored as indicated by rear car gauge or end of train device and there is no visible damage, the train may proceed without providing inspection. If brake pipe pressure cannot be restored or if train requires excessive power to start, the train must be inspected before proceeding. 6.26 Use of Multiple Main Tracks (Application) BRC Main tracks are numbered from east to west as MT 1, MT 2, or MT 3. 6.31.1 Train Coordination (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 6.32.4 Clear of Crossing and Signal Circuits (Application) Illinois state law requires 500 ft of clearance. 6.33 Flagmen (NEW) To protect workers and/or equipment: a Flagman must be in possession of the current Daily Operating Bulletin, Form-H Authority forms and all necessary personal protective equipment, including a hard hat. Flagman must conduct a job briefing with the contractor. Workers must not be within twenty five feet of controlled track(s) without a flagman. Form-H Authority must be obtained prior to fouling tracks On non-controlled tracks protection must be afforded by the flagman. When necessary, coordinate protection with the Yardmaster or other employee responsible for directing train movement. 7.0 SWITCHING 7.4.1 Safety Stop (New) Stop the movement at least 50 feet but not more than 250 feet before coupling to equipment. Make certain that:

• Coupler is aligned • At least one of the knuckles is open • Light engines must stop 50 feet before coupling to equipment • Remote control light engines must stop 50 feet before coupling to equipment and then couple at

“Couple Speed” • Employees must not ride cars to coupling


7.6 Securing Cars or Engines (Addition) Add the following sentence to the end of the first paragraph: Anything other than approved steel wheel chocks is prohibited. The following tonnage chart will be used in connection with the application of this rule. Tons GRADE 0 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25+<1000 2 2 2 2 3 3 1000+ 2 3 3 3 5 6 2000+ 2 3 5 5 6 8 3000+ 3 5 5 7 8 10 4000+ 4 5 5 8 10 13 5000+ 5 6 7 9 12 15 6000+ 5 7 8 11 14 18 7000+ 5 7 9 13 16 21 8000+ 5 8 10 14 18 23 9000+ 5 9 12 15 20 25 10000+ 6 10 13 17 22 28 11000+ 6 11 15 18 24 30 12000+ 7 14 16 20 26 33 13000+ 8 15 17 22 28 35 14000+ 8 15 20 23 30 38

Location Grade Handbrake Requirement Clearing Receiving Tracks None Clearing Departure Tracks None Clearing Approach Tracks 10 handbrakes + 10% air Argo Industrial Lead 1.40 % Refer to chart 22nd Street, North end 1.20 % Refer to chart 22nd Street, South end 0.50 % Refer to chart C & A Siding 0.25 % Refer to chart Cookie Yard 0.25 % Refer to chart Rockwell Yard 0.25 % Refer to chart Third Rail 0.40 % Refer to chart Commercial Avenue 0.30 % Refer to chart So Chicago District Yard 0 % Refer to chart KCBX 2 handbrakes

7.7 Kicking or Dropping Cars (Application) In the application of this rule:

• Dropping cars on the BRC is prohibited. • Kicking cars is prohibited in the following locations

o Classification Yards o West end of track 35 to 47 East Departure Yard o West end of Scrap Dock tracks o West end of 1 Main to 4 Main in the Clearing District Yard

7.10 Gates and Doorways (Addition) Add the following sentence to the end of the rule: Do not ride on the side of a car, engine or other equipment when moving through gates, doorways or similar openings.


7.11 Charging Necessary Air Brakes (Application) A minimum of 10 per cent of the cars being handled must have air brakes charged when:

• Pulling cars from the classification yards (this does not apply when trimming or reclassifying from the hump end of the classification yards).

• Shoving cars up the hump approaches. 8.0 SWITCHES 8.2 Position of Switches (Addition) Add the Following: ALL BRC switches must be treated as rigid switches and must be operated by hand, push-button, or radio control. Do not make a trailing point movement through a switch until it has been lined for the movement. 9.0 BLOCK SIGNAL RULES 9.9 Train Delayed Within a Block (Supersede)

If a train has entered a block on a proceed indication that does not require restricted speed, and the train stops or its speed is reduced below 10 MPH, the train must:

A. ABS - Does not apply on BRC B. CTC or Manual Interlocking Limits – Change to read: CBS or Manual Interlocking Limits – Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal

until the next signal is visible and that signal displays a proceed indication. C. ACS – Does not apply on BRC

9.14.2 Controlled Block System (CBS) (New) On designated tracks specified in the timetable train movements will be authorized by a controlled signal indication or verbal authority from the control operator. The control operator must verify that conflicting movements are protected before giving authority. The authority will establish the current of traffic on tracks designated for movement in both directions. A train must not enter or occupy any track within CBS limits unless:

• A governing signal displays a proceed indication, or • Verbal authority is granted.

A movement that clears any track within CBS limits must not reenter that track without a new authority unless the switch is left open and the movement will reenter at that switch. 9.15 Track Permits (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 10.0 Rules Applicable Only in Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 11.0 Rules Applicable in ACS, ATC and ATS Territories (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 12.0 Rule Applicable Only in Automatic Train Stop System (ATS) Territory (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC.


13.0 Rules Applicable Only in Automatic Cab Signal System (ACS) Territory (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 14.0 Rule Applicable Only Within Track Warrant Control (TWC) Limits (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 15.0 Track Bulletin Rules (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 16.0 Applicable Only in Direct Traffic Control (DTC) Limits (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. 17.0 Rules Applicable Only in Automatic Train Control (ATC) Territory (Supersede) This rule does not apply on BRC. Item 5 - Remote Control Zones Only remote control crews may activate a remote control zone. The zone will be activated by notifying the yardmaster who will record this information in the appropriate log. The remote control crew must advise the yardmaster when the zone is deactivated. The yardmaster must record each time the zone is activated or deactivated. Some remote control zones 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. The crew will also be responsible for taking the sign down when the zone is deactivated. If a crew neglects to take the sign down the yardmaster may instruct another employee to visually inspect the zone. If the zone is clear the yardmaster may instruct that employee to take the sign down. Some remote control zones are equipped with Pullback Stopping Protection (PSP). On the initial movement into PSP limits the remote control operator must monitor the talker messages and verify PSP is functioning as intended. BRC hump engines are not equipped with PSP. BRC Air Brake and Train Handling rules govern set-up, testing and operation of remote control locomotives. General Code of Operating Rules govern Remote Control Movements (6.5.1) and Remote Control Zones (6.7). Remote control zones are designated as follows: 6 Lead Remote Control Zone

• Located at the east end of the East Departure Yard. • Begins at the 40 crossover switch and ends approximately 240 feet west of the 6 lead

signal at the East End Switches Interlocking. • Contact: East Yardmaster. • A sign designates the end of the zone. • Before activating this zone both ends of the 35 crossover must be lined and locked for

straight movement. The switch locks must be removed when the zone is deactivated. • Equipped with PSP.


5 Lead Remote Control Zone • Located at east end of East Departure Yard. • Begins approximately 120 feet east of the 35 crossover switch on 5 lead and ends

approximately 240 feet west of the 5 lead signal at the East End Switches Interlocking. • Contact: East Yardmaster. • Signs designate the beginning and end of the zone. • Before activating this zone both ends of the 35 crossover must be lined and locked for

straight movement. The switch locks must be removed when the zone is deactivated. • Equipped with PSP.

4 Lead Remote Control Zone

• Located at the east end of the East Departure Yard. • Begins approximately 60 feet east of the 4 lead switch and ends approximately 240 feet

west of the 4 lead signal at the East End Switches Interlocking. • Contact: East Yardmaster. • Signs designate the beginning and end of the zone. • Before activating this zone both ends of 3 lead/4 lead crossover must be lined and

locked for straight movement. The switch locks must be removed when the zone is deactivated.

• Equipped with PSP. 3 Lead Remote Control Zone

• Located at the east end of the East Departure Yard. • Begins approximately 60 feet east of the 3 lead switch and ends approximately 240 feet

west of the 3 lead signal at the East End Switches Interlocking. • Contact: East Yardmaster. • Signs designate the beginning and end of the zone. • Before activating this zone both ends of 3 lead/4 lead crossover must be lined and

locked for straight movement. The switch locks must be removed when the zone is deactivated.

• Equipped with PSP. 2 Lead Remote Control Zone

• Located at the east end of the East Receiving Yard. • Begins at the east end of the 17 crossover switch and ends approximately 240 feet west

of the 2 lead signal at the East End Switches Interlocking. • Contact: Hump Yardmaster. • Signs designate the beginning and end of the zone. There are also signs at 23 crossover

(which is the switch from 2 lead to the East Departure Yard) and at 12 crossover which designates entrances to the zone. Due to close track clearance, a sign designating the entrance to this zone is not posted at the 6 crossover.

• Before activating this zone the east end of 17 crossover must be lined and locked for the movement and both ends of 12, 23, and 6 crossovers must be lined and locked for straight movement. The switch locks must be removed when the zone is deactivated.

• Equipped with PSP.


South C.I.D. - North Lead Remote Control Zone • Located on the north lead of the South C.I.D. • Begins just beyond the divide switch to the north and south leads of the South C.I.D. • Contact: East Yardmaster. • A sign designates the beginning of the zone. • Not equipped with PSP.

South C.I.D. - South Lead Remote Control Zone

• Located on the south lead of the South C.I.D. • Begins just beyond the divide switch to the north and south leads of the South C.I.D. • Contact: East Yardmaster. • A sign designates the beginning of the zone. • Not equipped with PSP.

Cabbage Patch Lead Remote Control Zone

• Located at the west end of the West Departure Yard. • Begins immediately west of the cabbage patch lead switch coming out of the low side of

the west departure yard and ends approximately 280 feet east of the high side/cabbage patch divide switch.

• Contact: West Yardmaster. • Signs designate the beginning and end of the zone. • Equipped with PSP.

High Side Lead Remote Control Zone

• Located at west end of the West Departure Yard. • Begins approximately 75 feet west of the fire road on the high side lead and ends

approximately 285 feet east of the high side/cabbage patch divide switch. • Contact: West Yardmaster. • Signs designate the beginning and end of the zone. • Equipped with PSP.

North C.I.D. - East Remote Control Zone

• Located on the North C.I.D. between Central Avenue and the Nalco switch. • Begins just west of Central Avenue on the North CID and extends to approximately 900

feet east of the Nalco switch. • Contact: West Yardmaster. • Signs are not posted. • There is a derail between the two zones on the North C.I.D. This derail need not be

applied when one crew activates both zones or only the east zone is activated. • Not equipped with PSP.


North C.I.D - West Remote Control Zone • Located on the North C.I.D. between the Nalco switch and the old Harlem crossing. • Begins approximately 600 feet east of the Nalco switch and extends westward to

approximately 60 feet east of the old Harlem crossing. • Contact: West Yardmaster. • Signs are not posted. • There is a derail between the two zones on the North C.I.D. that must be applied when

the west zone is activated. • Not equipped with PSP.

Item 6 - AEI Site Locations:

Site Number Subdivision / Yard Location

1 59th Street Subdivision West end West Rec Yard West Sub 2 59th Street Subdivision West end West Dept Yard 65th Street 3 Clearing Yard East end West Dept Yard Rehumps 4 Clearing Yard West end West Class Yard High Side 5 Clearing Yard West end West Class Yard Low Side 6 Clearing Yard East end East Class Yard Center 7 Clearing Yard East end East Class Yard Low Side 8 Clearing Yard East end East Class Yard High Side 9 Clearing Yard East Yard 67th Street Wye

10 Clearing Yard Kenton Line Subdivision Hayford Interlocking 11 Clearing Yard NCID Cicero Avenue North Thoroughfare 12 Kenton Line Subdivision South Chicago MP 21.5 13 Kenton Line Subdivision 80th Street MP 15.8 14 Kenton Line Subdivision Archer Avenue MP 7.85 15 Kenton Line Subdivision Western Avenue MP 13.15 16 Kenton Line Subdivision Pullman Junction MP 19.4

When pulling re-humps out of the East or West Classification Yards, insure that the last car in the cut completely clears the AEI site. A delay of one minute must occur before passing the site again. Item 7 - Cold Weather Train Length Restrictions: The following train length restrictions govern outbound train movements originating at BRC Clearing Yard:

Temperature (F) Length

30 or greater 9000 feet 20 to 30 8000 feet 10 to 20 7000 feet 0 to 10 6000 feet 0 to -20 5000 feet - 20 and below 4500 feet

• Maximum Train Length on trains originating BRC Clearing Yard must not exceed 9000

feet unless authorized by the Assistant Superintendent. • Length is defined without power.


Item 8 - Clearances Employees are cautioned as follows: Close Clearances

• Kenton Line Subdivision: All bridges between Cragin and LeMoyne • West Receiving Yard: Ladder Lead, west end of yard

Employees are prohibited from riding the sides of cars at the aforementioned locations. Vertical Clearance above the Rail

• Kenton Line Subdivision: 20’ 02” • 59th Street Subdivision: 20’ 02” • Industries / Industrial Leads

CPC Lead under CSXT at Argo 15’ 10” CPC Lead under Archer Ave at Argo 15’ 10” Viaduct under BRC at 46th Ave to/from CSXT 18’ 00” CR Bridge on EJE Industrial Lead 17’ 04”

Item 9 – Medical Examination and Treatment

Clearing Industrial Medical Clinic 6500 West 65th St. Bedford Park, IL 60638 Phone: 708-496-1515

MacNeal Memorial Hospital 3249 South Oak Park Berwyn, IL 60402 Phone: 708-795-9100

Christ Hospital and Medical Center 4440 West 95th Street Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Phone: 708-425-8000

Item 10 - Engineer Certification Requirements

A. All locomotive engineers, hostlers and remote control operators must be certified in accordance with federal regulations. Certificates expire 36 months from the date of issue and the re-certification process must be completed prior to expiration to avoid an interruption in service eligibility. Re-Certification requires: • Attend re-certification class. • Pass written examination. • Pass skills examination (train ride or simulator) • Hearing and vision acuity check. • Motor vehicle driving record check It is the individual employee’s responsibility to ensure that certification is kept current.

To facilitate this process, a notice will be issued designating the employees that are due and a schedule of re-certification classes. Those employees must make arrangements to attend. Thereafter, documentation will be furnished and employees must take action as directed and arrange to obtain the necessary vision and hearing examinations. Driving record forms must be returned to the Assistant Superintendent’s Office in a


timely manner to permit processing. Employees are responsible for completing re-certification requirements in a manner that does not cause an interruption in certification.

B. Employees must have the required certificate in their possession while operating a

locomotive and must display that certificate when requested by a company officer or FRA representative.

C. Locomotive engineers must be familiar with the physical characteristics of the territory

over which they are required to operate. BRC certified engineers are territory qualified if they have operated over the territory in the past 12 months.

Certified engineers who have never operated on a territory must make familiarization trip(s) with a certified engineer pilot who is qualified on the territory.

A Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers (DSLE) will determine the number of familiarization trips needed and will conclude when and if an engineer is qualified. If the engineer disagrees with the decision that he or she is qualified, a DSLE must ride with the engineer before qualification. No familiarization trips are required for operation on Rule 6.28 (Other than Main Track) territory. Except for minimal joint operations, foreign line certified engineers must have a copy of the current CORA Manual in their possession while on duty.

D. Revocation Events:

1. Stop Signals – Overrunning a Stop Signal (not including hand or radio signal). 2. Speed – 10 MPH over limit or failure to stop in half the range of vision (GCOR 6.27 or

6.28) if result is FRA reportable. 3. Air Brake Tests – Failure to perform required test. 4. Authority – Occupying main track without authority. 5. Tampering with Safety Device – Includes operating an OCU (Beltpack) not attached to

vest properly or vest not adjusted properly. 6. Drugs or Alcohol – violation of federal drug and alcohol regulations.

E. BRC Revocation-Equivalent Events: (policy)

1. Violation of rules concerning activation of, or entry into a remote control zone (GCOR 6.5.1, 6.7 or Special Instructions)

2. Failure to secure equipment which results in undesired movement, including failure to properly place a skate(s).

3. GCOR 6.28 violation resulting in an impact or collision. 4. Incidents identified as a Locomotive Engineer or RCL revocation event as noted in

FRA Part 240. All crew members will be held equally responsible for the event unless it is determined a complete Job-Briefing-on-the Lead was properly performed.

F. Period of ineligibility associated with events listed in paragraphs D and E.

1. First violation ……………………………………………. one month 2. Second violation within 24 months …………………… six months 3. Third violation within 36 months ………………………. one year 4. Fourth violation within 36 months ………………………three years


Item 11: Speed Signals

INDICATION Stop Stop, and proceed at restricted speed. Proceed at restricted speed. Slow speed through turnouts; proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Slow speed through turnouts; proceed. Proceed, approaching next signal not exceeding Slow speed, prepared to stop at the next signal. Medium speed through turnouts; proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Medium speed through turnouts; proceed approaching the next signal not exceeding slow speed.

NAME

Stop

Stop and Proceed

Restricting

Slow Approach

Slow Clear

Approach Slow

Medium Approach

Medium Approach

Slow

RULE

9.1.1

9.1.2

9.1.3

9.1.4

9.1.5

9.1.6

9.1.7

9.1.8

HIGH ASPECT

DWARF ASPECT

Slow=20 MPH, Medium=25 MPH, Limited=25 MPH Flashing Number Plate

BRC SPEED SIGNALS


INDICATION Medium speed through turnouts; proceed approaching next signal not exceeding medium speed. Medium speed through turnouts; proceed. Proceed, approaching next signal not exceeding medium speed. Limited speed through turnouts; proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Limited speed through turnouts; proceed not exceeding medium speed. Limited speed through turnouts; proceed. Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Proceed

NAME

Medium Approach Medium

Medium Clear

Approach Medium

Limited Approach

Limited Approach Medium

Limited Clear

Approach

Clear

RULE

9.1.9

9.1.10

9.1.11

9.1.12

9.1.13

9.1.14

9.1.15

9.1.16

HIGH ASPECT

DWARF ASPECT

BRC SPEED SIGNALS Slow=20 MPH, Medium=25 MPH, Limited=25 MPH Flashing Number Plate


Item 12: Hazardous Material Handling Instructions Introduction The Belt Railway of Chicago is committed to handle hazardous material shipments or incidents safely, efficiently, and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. You must familiarize yourself with these Hazardous Material Handling Instructions, in addition to other operating rules. Transportation employees who inspect or transport hazardous material by rail must have a copy of these instructions and the current Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) readily accessible while on duty. A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Definition of Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials are defined as “a substance or material, which the Secretary of Transportation has determined to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce.”

2. Numbered Classes and Divisions

Hazardous materials are classified according to their chemical and/or physical properties. There are two worded classes and nine numeric classes, some of which may be further categorized by divisions. This class number is located in the bottom corner of the placard and is a required entry in the documentation. The class number will assist with determining the switching and train placement restrictions. Numbered classes and divisions are as follows:

1 - Explosives 1.1 - Explosive with mass explosion hazard 1.2 - Explosive with projection hazard 1.3 - Explosive with predominantly fire hazard 1.4 - Explosive with no significant blast hazard 1.5 - Very insensitive explosive; blasting agent 1.6 - Extremely insensitive detonating substance

2 - Gases 2.1 - Flammable gas 2.2 - Nonflammable, nonpoisonous, (nontoxic) compressed gas. 2.3 - Poisonous (toxic) gas (by inhalation)

3 - Flammable Liquids 4 - Flammable Solids and Reactive Solids/Liquids

4.1 - Flammable solid 4.2 - Spontaneously combustible material 4.3 - Dangerous when wet material

5 - Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides 5.1 - Oxidizer 5.2 - Organic peroxide

6 - Poisonous (Toxic) Materials and Infectious Substances 6.1 - Poisonous (toxic) material 6.2 - Infectious substance

7 - Radioactive Materials 8 - Corrosive Materials 9 - Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials


Worded Classes Combustible Liquids ORM-D (Other Regulated Materials) 3. General DOT Requirement

No person may offer for transport, accept for transport, or transport a hazardous material unless doing so complies with all DOT regulations.

B. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION 1. General Requirements

No person may accept a hazardous material for shipment by rail transportation or transport a hazardous material in a train unless a member of the crew has all of the following documents: a. Acceptable shipping papers. b Acceptable emergency response information. c. A document showing the current position of the hazardous material shipment in

the train. Note: The purpose of this documentation is to provide railroad personnel and emergency response personnel with accurate information about the hazardous materials. Therefore, keep the hazardous material documents available in case of an emergency.

2. Acceptable Shipping Papers

Any one of the following documents is an acceptable shipping paper for hazardous material shipments, as long as it includes the required shipping description entries. a. Railroad-produced documents - for example, train consists, train lists, wheel

reports, waybills, industry work orders. b. Customer-produced documents - bills of lading c. A connecting carrier’s documents d. A hand-printed document - radio waybills (A hand written document which

contains the following 7 pieces of information) The document must indicate the following: - Reporting Marks (car initial and number) - Total Quantity Notation (weight or quantity except for residue tank cars) - Proper Shipping Name (i.e. Chlorine, Sulfuric Acid, etc.) - Hazard Class (1 through 9 or Combustible) - Identification Number (UN or NA 4 digit identification number as listed in the

yellow section of the Emergency Response Guidebook) - Packing Group (Roman numerals I, II, or III) - Emergency Response Telephone Number Note: Shipping papers are not required in the switch crew’s possession when moving hazardous material shipments within a yard or at a customer’s facility.

3. Acceptable Emergency Response Information a. Emergency response information printed as part of the train list/consist b. Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)


4. Document Indicating Position in Train Before moving hazardous material shipments in a train, a member of the crew must have a document that shows the current position in the train of each hazardous material shipment (loaded and residue/empty). When making pickups or setouts, update the document before proceeding. The train crew may update the document by handwriting on it or by appending or attaching another document to it.

C. CAR INSPECTION 1. General Requirements

a. To determine that they are in acceptable condition for transportation, all loaded and residue/empty hazardous material shipments must be inspected at these points: - Before accepting them from the shipper. - When receiving them in interchange. Note: Run-through trains received in interchange may continue to the next inspection point before being inspected.

b. From ground level, inspect all rail cars, trailers, and containers transporting hazardous materials, whether loaded or residue/empty (including flat cars transporting placarded or marked trailers or containers), for: - Leakage. - Required placards and markings (4 placards required, each side and

each end). - Secure fastening of closures.

c. Without climbing on the car, make sure that the hazardous material shipment is not leaking. - Look for leaking contents - drips, wetness, or material on the car or on the

ground. - Look for a vapor cloud. - Listen for hissing sounds of the contents escaping.

d. Placarded tank cars must be inspected for:

- Housing covers are closed and manway cover swing bolts are in place. - All valves and fittings appear to be closed and secure.

- Plugs or caps (including bottom outlet caps) are securely in place. Note: Heater coil caps may be left off.

- double shelf couplers and roller bearings are present.


D. SWITCHING RESTRICTIONS Chart 1 Switching is defined as “the operation of moving rail cars within a yard in order to place them in a train or on a classification, repair, or storage track.” It also includes making pickups and setouts at a customer’s facility or interchange points. It does not include moving rail cars to or from a shipper’s facility or industry track into or out of the yard. WHEN RAIL CARS ARE CUT OFF IN MOTION, THE COUPLING SPEED MUST NOT EXCEED 4 MILES PER HOUR. E. TRAIN PLACEMENT Chart 2 For the purpose of train placement, each platform or well of an articulated intermodal rail car, counts as one car. A buffer car is:

- a non-placarded rail car - a placard Group 5 rail car - a residue/empty tank car (except it may not be next to locomotive).


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of th

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1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

X X X X X X

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hat i

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it a

load

or e

mpt

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ind

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grou

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to

then

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dica

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the

rest

rictio

n ap

plie

s.


Notes Notes


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