The Belt Railway Company of Chicago

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1 The Belt Railway Company of Chicago CORA Update July 11, 2016: The Belt Railway of Chicago CORA Special Instructions section effective May 1, 2016 is replaced entirely with this update, effective 0001, July 11, Summary of Changes: Format changes throughout entire section GCOR Rule (Page BRC-5) Rule changed on BRC Property GCOR (Page BRC-6) Key Train Commodity Securement, Rule updated Vertical Clearance, Hump Subway, clearance changed (Page BRC-6) Individual Subdivision Page Format Updates (Pages BRC-11 BRC-21) Rock Island Jct. CN Industrial Lead removed from service (Page BRC-33) South Chicago District Industrial Lead, requirement to contact South Dispatcher (Page BRC-33) Clearing Yard Instructions, Reformatted (Pages BRC-43 BRC-51) BRC - 1

2 BELT RAILWAY OF CHICAGO Special Instructions General Code of Operating Rules Maximum Speed Maximum speeds are noted on individual subdivision pages Maximum speed must be maintained to the extent possible, consistent with safety and efficiency. Unnecessary delays must be avoided. 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 Guide. A Dimensional Load is any load with a width of 10 feet 8 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 High Wide Clearance Authority 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 dimensional loads and dimensional loads before movement. Special Handling Guidelines for High Wide / High Value Loads 1.36 Shipments of Excessive Height / Width The following classes of equipment are 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 High Wide Clearance Authority High/Wide Message 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 that yard at Clearing. 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 17 feet 1 inch ATR must not be handled via the subway under the Clearing Yard Hump. pages. BRC - 2 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 damagefree 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 Maximum Gross Weight Limit Maximum gross weight limitation is 143 Tons. Work equipment, cars, or platforms (other than 6 axle passenger cars and 6 axle locomotive cranes) with a gross weight greater than the route s approved limit must not be moved over structures unless authorized by the Engineering Department or cleared by the BRC Clearance Bureau. Restrictions applicable to the operation of 6 axle locomotives are noted on the individual subdivision

3 Locomotives in Train, Passenger Cars, Rear End Only Cars, DP Locomotive configuration Upon or prior to entering BRC trackage, conductor must notify the Train Dispatcher and identify train placement of: locomotives entrained in the train consist in other than the lead locomotive consist passenger cars car on rear end of train which cannot be coupled to Distributed Power locomotive configuration Conductor must also notify the Yardmaster prior to yarding train. DP configured trains must be configured with the DP locomotive on the rear end when the train terminates on the BRC. Mid-train DP locomotives must be reconfigured prior to entering BRC trackage Minimum Equipment Length Minimum Equipment length must not be less than 41 feet 10.5 inches, coupler to coupler. 5.4 Flags for Temporary Track Conditions This rule does not apply on BRC. 5.5 Permanent Speed Signs This rule does not apply on BRC Ringing Engine Bell Add additional bullet points to the rule: While moving within the locomotive servicing facility At all private road crossings within Clearing Yard Sounding Whistles Daily Operating Bulletin (DOB) A Daily Operating Bulletin (DOB) will be issued by the Train Dispatcher to protect temporary track conditions or flagman assignments. DOB will be in effect at time of issue, with only one in effect at a time. Train Dispatchers will issue a minimum of one DOB every calendar day. 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. Employee in charge (EIC) of hi-rail vehicle, on-track workers, or on-track equipment must possess a current DOB unless otherwise instructed by the Train Dispatcher. A crew member or EIC 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 Section B: Work Zones Section C: Tracks Out of Service Section D: Safety Alerts Section E: Notices C. Addition or Deletion Train Dispatchers may verbally instruct employees to add or delete items on a DOB D. In Effect Only one (1) DOB is in effect at a time. E. Superseding a DOB or DOB not received Issuance of a New DOB Receipt of DOB over the Radio 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 tracks or the public. EXCEPTION: crossing whistle must be sounded for Columbus Avenue (Southwest Hwy) MP 12.9 and Archer Avenue, MP 8.0 on the Kenton Subdivision BRC - 3

4 6.2.3 RSSM Shipment Notification 1. All Trains, prior to entering BRC trackage controlled by the Train Dispatcher, must advise the Train Dispatcher if their train includes or does not include an RSSM Shipment. 2. Main Line Interchange: The receiving foreign carrier train crew, participating in the interchange on the BRC main track or at a BRC location not under the jurisdiction of the BRC Yardmaster, must advise the BRC Train Dispatcher that the Positive Chain of Custody took place. 3. Originating Trains: All originating trains must advise the BRC Yardmaster if their train includes or does not include an RSSM Shipment. Notification and Document the Transfer in connection with an originating train must take place prior to departure. 4. Terminating Trains: All terminating trains must advise the BRC Yardmaster if their train includes or does not include an RSSM Shipment. Notification involving a terminating train must take place prior to entering the yard. Document the Transfer must take place prior to cutting off the locomotive consist Key Train Notification All Trains, prior to entering BRC track controlled by the Train Dispatcher must advise the Train Dispatcher if their train is, or is not, a Key Train Permission for Reverse Movements 6.6 Back Up Movements This rule does not apply on the BRC 6.7 Remote Control Zones: 6 Lead Located at the east end of the East Departure Yard Begins at the 40 XO switch and ends approximately 240 feet west of the 6 Lead signal at the East End Switches Interlocking Employee in Charge: East Yardmaster A sign designates the end of the zone 5 Lead Located at east end of East Departure Yard Begins approximately 120 feet east of the 35 XO switch on 5 lead and ends approximately 240 feet west of the 5 lead signal at the East End Switches Interlocking Employee in Charge: East Yardmaster Signs designate the beginning and end of the zone 4 Lead 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 3 Lead Employee in Charge: East Yardmaster Signs designate the beginning and end of the 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 Employee in Charge: East Yardmaster Signs designate the beginning and end of the zone 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. BRC - 4

5 2 Lead Located at the east end of the East Receiving Yard Begins at the east end of the 17 XO switch and ends approximately 240 feet west of the 2 Lead signal at the East End Switches Interlocking Employee in Charge: West Yardmaster Signs designate the beginning and end of the zone. Additional signs at 23 XO and at 12 XO designate entrances to the zone Due to close track clearance, a sign designating the entrance to this zone is not posted at the 6 XO Cabbage Patch Lead 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 divide switch Employee in Charge: West Yardmaster Signs designate the beginning and end of the zone High Side Lead 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 divide switch Employee in Charge: West Yardmaster Signs designate the beginning and end of the zone 6.23 Emergency Stop or Severe Slack Action (Add the following paragraph): 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 initiate movement, the train must be inspected before proceeding Use of Multiple Main Tracks BRC Main tracks are numbered from east to west as MT 1, MT 2, or MT 3. BRC Safety Stop Stop the movement at least 50 feet, but not more than 250 feet before coupling to equipment. 7.6 Securing Cars or Engines The following tonnage chart will be used in connection with the application of this rule. TONS GRADE <1, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Location Clearing Receiving Tracks Tracks Clearing Departure Tracks Clearing Approach Tracks Grade Handbrake Requirement 3 Hand Brakes 3 Hand Brakes 10 Hand Brakes + 10% air Argo 1.40% Refer to chart Industrial Lead 22 nd Street 1.20% Refer to chart North end 22 nd Street 0.50% Refer to chart South end C & A Siding 0.25% Refer to chart Cookie Yard 0.25% Refer to chart Rockwell Yard 0.25% Refer to chart Third Rail Sdg 0.40% Refer to chart Commercial 0.30% Refer to chart Avenue So. Chicago District Yard 0% Refer to chart Unattended Locomotives ALL LOCATIONS: All locomotives in the locomotive consist must have the handbrake applied.

6 7.6.2 Key Train and Key Train Commodity Securement Requirements Key trains must not be left unattended on a main track or siding except when: Location is within a yard/terminal or Locomotive cab is properly secured or reverser is removed and secured o Foreign crews operating on the Belt Railway Company of Chicago must receive permission from the Train Dispatcher prior to locking a locomotive cab. All locomotive engineers must obtain a reverser from their home road if called to operate a Key train left unattended on a main track, siding, or other outlying location, other than Clearing Yard. When permission to leave the train or car(s) is received from the train dispatcher: Job brief between crew members to review all applicable securement requirements Secure equipment as identified in the Belt Railway Company of Chicago Grade Securement Chart Include the following in a job briefing with the train dispatcher, who will verify information is provided: 8.2 Position of Switches All BRC switches are rigid switches, and must be operated by hand, push-button, or radio control. Close Clearances Employees are cautioned as follows: Kenton Line Subdivision: All bridges between Cragin (MP 0.0) and Lemoyne (MP 7.0) West Receiving Yard: Ladder Lead, west end of yard. EMPLOYEES ARE PROHIBITED FROM RIDING THE SIDES OF CARS AT THESE LOCATIONS Vertical Clearance above the Rail Kenton Line Subdivision: th Street Subdivision: Industrial Leads Viaduct under BRC 46 th Ave, to/from CSXT NS Bridge EJE Ind. Lead Hump Subway Tonnage and length of train (or total number of individual cars) left unattended Grade of track at the location as indicated by timetable grade chart Whether equipment secured is located on curve or straight track Any inclement weather conditions (e.g., precipitation, high wind) Total number of hand brakes applied BRC - 6

7 BRC SPEED SIGNALS Slow=20 MPH, Medium=25 MPH, Limited=25 MPH Flashing Number Plate RULE HIGH ASPECT DWARF ASPECT NAME INDICATION Stop Stop Stop and Stop, and Proceed at Proceed Restricted Speed Restricting Proceed at Restricted Speed Slow Approach Slow Speed through turnouts, prepared Proceed to Stop at the next signal Slow Clear Slow Speed through Turnouts, Proceed Approach Proceed, approaching Slow next signal not exceeding slow speed, Prepared to stop at the next signal Medium Medium speed through Approach turnouts; proceed Prepared to stop at the next signal Medium Medium Speed through Approach turnouts; Proceed Slow approaching the next signal not exceeding Slow Speed. BRC - 7

8 Slow=20 MPH, Medium=25 MPH, Limited=25 MPH Flashing Number Plate RULE HIGH ASPECT DWARF ASPECT NAME Medium Approach Medium INDICATION Medium speed through turnouts; proceed approaching next signal not exceeding Medium Speed Medium Medium speed through Clear turnouts; Proceed Approach Medium Proceed, approaching next signal not exceeding Medium Speed Limited Approach Limited Speed through turnouts; Proceed Prepared to stop at next signal Limited Limited speed through Approach turnouts; Proceed not Medium exceeding Medium Speed Limited Limited Speed through Clear turnouts; Proceed Approach Proceed Prepared to Stop at the next signal Clear Proceed BRC - 8

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11 KENTON SUBDIVISION MP 0.0 MP 2.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC DISPATCHER: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: Description Main Track Turnouts, except as noted MPH 15 BRC - 11

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13 KENTON SUBDIVISION MP 2.0 MP 4.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC DISPATCHER: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: Description Main Track Turnouts, except as noted MPH nd Street Yard: BRC North Dispatcher must be contacted for yarding instructions Crews setting out cars are to advise the Train Dispatcher of head and rear car numbers left in each track BRC - 13

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15 KENTON SUBDIVISION MP 4.0 MP 6.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC DISPATCHER: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Main Track Turnouts, except as noted Hawthorne, MT1 to MT2 25 BRC - 15

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17 KENTON SUBDIVISION MP 6.0 MP 8.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC DISPATCHER: NORTH Radio Channel: Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Main Track Turnouts, except as noted Lemoyne, MT1 to MT Lemoyne, MT2 to MT th Street, MT1 to MT th Street, MT1 to 59 th Street Subdivision th Street, MT2 to 59 th Street Subdivision (7) Sounding Whistle: Whistle must be sounded at Archer Avenue, MP Crossings-Emergency Communication: Trains stopped, or anticipated to be obstructing these crossings for more than ten (10) minutes, must notify the Train Dispatcher immediately. Notify the Train Dispatcher when the train is clear of the crossing. Subdivision Crossing Location Milepost Kenton Line Archer Avenue 7.99 BRC - 17 CORA 2016

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19 KENTON SUBDIVISION MP Main Track Authorization: CTC DISPATCHER: NORTH (55 th Street Interlocking) SOUTH (55 th Street Interlocking to MP 10.0) Radio Channel: NORTH SOUTH Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Main Track Turnouts, except as noted th Street MT1 to MT th Street MT1 to 59 th Street Subdivision th Street MT2 to 59 th Street Subdivision Crossings-Emergency Communication: Trains stopped or anticipated to be obstructing these crossings for more than ten (10) minutes, must notify the Train Dispatcher immediately. Notify the Train Dispatcher when the train is clear of the crossing. Subdivision Crossing Location Milepost Kenton Line 55 th Street 8.43 Kenton Line 59 th Street 8.93 Kenton Line 63 rd Street 9.43 Kenton Line 67 th Street (Marquette) 9.90 BRC - 19 CORA 2016

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21 KENTON SUBDIVISION MP Main Track Authorization: CTC DISPATCHER: SOUTH Radio Channel: SOUTH Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Main Track Turnouts, except as noted 15 Speed Restrictions Sidings: Wabash Lead - Siding 25 South Running Track - Siding 25 Speed Restrictions - MISC: Description MPH Rockwell Street Yard - 6 Axle locomotives through turnouts (7) Sounding Whistle: Whistle must be sounded at Southwest Highway, MP 12.9 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. BRC -21 CORA 2016

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23 KENTON SUBDIVISION MP Main Track Authorization: CTC DISPATCHER: SOUTH Radio Channel: SOUTH Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Main Track Turnouts, except as noted Western Avenue, South Running Track to 25 MT Western Avenue, MT2 to MT Western Avenue, MT1 to MT Western Avenue, MT1 to CSXT BI Sub Belt Junction Interlocking, All Turnouts 25 Speed Restrictions Sidings: Wabash Lead - Siding 25 South Running Track - Siding 25 Interlockings: The CSX RB Train Dispatcher, Calumet City, IL, controls Forest Hill Interlocking (7) Sounding Whistle: Whistle must be sounded at Southwest Highway, MP Crossings-Emergency Communication: Trains stopped or anticipated to be obstructing these crossings for more than ten (10) minutes, train crew must notify the train dispatcher immediately. A crew member must notify the train dispatcher when the train is clear of the crossing. Subdivision Crossing Location Milepost Kenton Line Southwest Hwy 12.9 BRC -23 CORA 2016

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25 KENTON SUBDIVISION MP Main Track Authorization: CTC DISPATCHER: SOUTH Radio Channel: SOUTH Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated 87 th Street Yard, 6 axle locomotives thru turnouts 10 5 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Main Track Turnouts, except as noted Belt Junction, All Turnouts th Street, MT1 to MT th Street, MT3 to MT th Street, MT1 to MT th 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. BRC -25 CORA 2016

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27 KENTON SUBDIVISION MP Main Track Authorization: CTC DISPATCHER: SOUTH Radio Channel: SOUTH Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated 87 th Street Yard, 6 axle locomotives thru turnouts 10 5 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Main Track Turnouts, except as noted th Street, MT1 to MT th Street, MT3 to MT th Street, MT1 to MT th 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. BRC -27 CORA 2016

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29 KENTON SUBDIVISION MP Main Track Authorization: CTC DISPATCHER: SOUTH Radio Channel: SOUTH Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated 87 th Street Yard, 6 axle locomotives thru turnouts 10 5 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Main Track Turnouts, except as noted Pullman Junction, MT1 to MT Pullman Junction, MT1 to MT2 25 Speed Restrictions Other: Description MPH South Chicago District Industrial Lead 10 South Chicago District Yard: - Northward train movements 5 approaching 100 th Street until crossing is occupied Commercial Avenue Yard - 6 axle locomotives through 5 turnouts Third Rail Siding: GCOR 6.28, Other than Main Track, controlled by South Train Dispatcher Length: 12,380 Commercial Avenue Yard: BRC South Dispatcher must be contacted for yarding instructions. Main Track 2, South End, when staging trains at this location: South end of train must clear 17/18 switch by 200 feet, when practicable North end of train must clear Pullman Junction Crews setting out cars are to advise the Train Dispatcher of head and rear car numbers left in each track BRC -29 CORA 2016

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31 KENTON SUBDIVISION MP Main Track Authorization: CTC (MP 20 MP 21.2) GCOR 6.28 (MP21.4 MP 22) South Chicago District Lead DISPATCHER: SOUTH Radio Channel: SOUTH Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated NS Connection MP 21.6 to CP Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Main Track Turnouts, except as noted 15 Speed Restrictions Other: Description MPH South Chicago District Industrial Lead 10 CN Industrial Lead (EJE Connection) OOS Commercial Avenue Yard - 6 axle locomotives through 5 turnouts Commercial Avenue Yard: BRC South Dispatcher must be contacted for yarding instructions Main Track 2, South End, when staging trains at this location: South end of train must clear 17/18 switch by 200 feet, when practicable 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 BRC - 31 CORA 2016

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33 KENTON SUBDIVISION MP Track Authorization: GCOR 6.28 DISPATCHER: SOUTH Radio Channel: SOUTH Speeds: Description Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated MPH 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Turnouts, except as noted 10 Speed Restrictions MISC.: Description MPH South Chicago District Industrial Lead 10 South Chicago District Yard: - Northward train movements 5 approaching 100 th Street, until crossing is occupied CN Industrial Lead OOS South Chicago District Yard: - 6 axle locomotives through 5 turnouts South Chicago District 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 South Chicago Industrial Lead: Wall Track and Fence Track: BRC South Dispatcher must be contacted for permission to occupy Northbound CRL trains must contact BRC South Dispatcher before entering BRC property at MP 23.7 KCBX North Terminal Tracks OOS 911 Crossings-Emergency Communication: Trains stopped or anticipated to be obstructing these crossings for more than ten (10) minutes, train crew must notify the train dispatcher immediately. A crew member must notify the train dispatcher when the train is clear of the crossing. Subdivision Crossing Location Milepost SC DIST LD 100 th Street SC DIST LD Muskegon Ave SC DIST LD 106 th Street BRC - 33 CORA 2016

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35 ELSDON INDUSTRIAL LEAD MP Track Authorization: GCOR 6.28 DISPATCHER: NORTH Radio Channel: NORTH Speeds: Description Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated MPH 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Turnouts, except as noted Crossings-Emergency Communication: Trains stopped or anticipated to be obstructing these crossings for more than ten (10) minutes, must notify the Train Dispatcher immediately. Notify the Train Dispatcher when the train is clear of the crossing. Subdivision Crossing Location Milepost Elsdon Industrial Lead Kostner Avenue 0.36 Elsdon Industrial Lead Kolin Avenue 0.44 Elsdon Industrial Lead Kildare Avenue 0.49 Elsdon Industrial Lead Tripp Avenue 0.56 Elsdon Industrial Lead Keeler Avenue 0.64 Elsdon Industrial Lead Pulaski Rd 0.92 Elsdon Industrial Lead Lawndale Avenue 1.30 BRC - 35 CORA 2016

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37 59th STREET SUBDIVISION MP 0.0 MP 2.0 Main Track Authorization: CTC DISPATCHER: NORTH Radio Channel: NORTH Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track 10 and Sidings, unless otherwise stated Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Main Track Turnouts, except as noted th Street, MT1 Kenton Subdivision to 59 th Street Subdivision th Street, MT2 Kenton Subdivision to 59 th Street Subdivision Crossings-Emergency Communication: Trains stopped or anticipated to be obstructing these crossings for more than ten (10) minutes, must notify the Train Dispatcher immediately. Notify the Train Dispatcher when the train is clear of the crossing. Subdivision Crossing Location Milepost 59 th Street Subdivision Laramie Avenue th Street Subdivision Lockwood Avenue th Street Subdivision Long Avenue th Street Subdivision Central Avenue th Street Subdivision 55 th Street 1.60 BRC - 37 CORA 2016

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39 59th STREET SUBDIVISION MP Main Track Authorization: CTC DISPATCHER: NORTH Radio Channel: NORTH Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track and Sidings, unless otherwise stated 10 Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Main Track Turnouts and Crossovers Crossings-Emergency Communication: Trains stopped or anticipated to be obstructing these crossings for more than ten (10) minutes, must notify the Train Dispatcher immediately. Notify the Train Dispatcher when the train is clear of the crossing. Subdivision Crossing Location Milepost 59 th Street Subdivision Austin Avenue th Street Subdivision Narragansett Avenue 2.99 BRC - 39 CORA 2016

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41 59th STREET SUBDIVISION MP Main Track Authorization: CTC West Sub Interlocking Manual Interlocking (BRC North Train Dispatcher) DISPATCHER: NORTH Radio Channel: NORTH Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track 10 and Sidings, unless otherwise stated Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Main Track Turnouts and Crossovers 15 Speed Restrictions Other: Description MPH North Blue Island Lead 20 South Blue Island Lead 20 North Proviso Lead 10 South Proviso Lead 10 Argo Industrial Lead Crossings - Emergency Communication: Trains stopped or anticipated to be obstructing these crossings for more than ten (10) minutes, must notify the Train Dispatcher immediately. Notify the Train Dispatcher when the train is clear of the crossing. Subdivision Crossing Location Milepost 59 th Street Subdivision 63 rd Street th Street Subdivision 65 th Street th Street Interlocking: Trains holding at 63 rd Street crossing must be stopped a minimum of 200 feet north of crossing, if train length permits, clearing Narragansett Avenue Argo Industrial Lead: BRC Dispatcher must be contacted to obtain permission to occupy the Argo Industrial Lead GCOR 6.28 applies on Argo Industrial Lead All cars will be handled with air hoses coupled and air cut in BRC - 41

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43 59th STREET SUBDIVISION MP Main Track Authorization: CTC West Sub Interlocking Manual Interlocking (R - BRC North Train Dispatcher) DISPATCHER: NORTH Radio Channel: NORTH Speeds: Description MPH Main Track 25 Other Than Main Track 10 and Sidings, unless otherwise stated Speeds Turnouts and Crossovers: MP Description MPH Main Track Turnouts and Crossovers 15 Speed Restrictions MISC.: Description MPH North Blue Island Lead 20 South Blue Island Lead 20 North Proviso Lead 10 South Proviso Lead 10 Argo Industrial Lead Crossings-Emergency Communication: Trains stopped or anticipated to be obstructing these crossings for more than ten (10) minutes, must notify the Train Dispatcher immediately. Notify the Train Dispatcher when the train is clear of the crossing. Subdivision Crossing Location Milepost 59 th Street Subdivision 63 rd Street th Street Subdivision 65 th Street th Street Interlocking: Trains holding at 63 rd Street crossing must be stopped a minimum of 200 feet north of crossing, if train length permits, clearing Narragansett Avenue Argo Industrial Lead: BRC Dispatcher must be contacted to obtain permission to occupy the Argo Industrial Lead GCOR 6.28 applies on Argo Industrial Lead All cars will be handled with air hoses coupled and air cut in BRC - 43 CORA 2016

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45 Communication Channel Directory: CLEARING YARD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS (GCOR 6.28 applies on all tracks within Clearing Yard) LOCATION CHANNEL West Receiving Yard East Receiving Yard West Departure Yard East Departure Yard Diesel Shop Car Shop/RIP Track BRC Safety Hotline (Phone) (708) Speed Restrictions: Tracks Speed All Tracks, unless MPH 10 otherwise specified South Thoroughfare 10 North Thoroughfare 10 Locomotive Shop 5 Locomotive Shop 10 (North Thoroughfare) Car Shop and RIP 5 Tracks Within Clearing Yard, any tracks designated as Mains are designated as Other Than Main Track and GCOR 6.28 governs all movement. BRC - 45

46 Hump Approach Signals: Informational signals associated with the hump operation. These 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 or attached to the end of the head car in each track. Track Doubling Verification Sheet: All 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. ALL BRC switches must be treated as rigid switches and must be operated by hand, pushbutton, or radio control. Do not make a trailing point movement through a switch until it has been lined for the movement. Switches: National switches require the use of a locking pin or hasp. National switches missing a pin or hasp must be reported to the Yardmaster. Switch locks have been installed at the following locations: East Departure Yard: 3 to 4 Lead XO 35 XO 40 XO 35 East Departure to the Low Side Ladder Lead 35 East Departure to 34 Pocket 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 adjacent tracks. West Receiving Yard: XO, 16 West Receiving to 15 West Receiving Crossover switches on the hump approaches and the North and South Thoroughfares must be restored to normal position after use. BRC - 46

47 Radio Controlled Yard Switches: West Receiving Yard: Radio Controlled (RC) switches located at the west end of the West Receiving Yard (WREC) will allow Dual Toned Multi Frequency (DTMF), radio operation. In addition to the RC operation, the switches are also equipped for both push button and hand operation. RC 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 150 feet clear of the switch points 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 of snow and ice. When an 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 previously authorized. Switches are equipped with mast-mounted Indicator Lights. Aspects indicate the following switch positions: Aspect Green White Amber Indication Normal Route Activated, Switch Included in Active Route Reverse Notes: XO = Crossover Switch WREC = West Receiving Yard EREC = East Receiving Yard BRC - 47

48 RC 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. Lift the cover from the hasp, and push the button located under the cover plate The switch will line opposite of the current route Replace the lock or hook, if available, and secure Visually inspect the switch points to ensure they fit properly RC Switches - Hand Operation: The pump handle used to operate the switch by hand also acts as the locking bar for the hand throw cover. Remove the pump handle, open the cover and insert the handle in the pump cartridge actuating head Select the direction of switch point travel by moving the directional travel lever in the direction the points are to move 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) Visually inspect the switch points to ensure they fit properly Close the cover and re-install 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 Switches equipped with radio control have been designated to use the Channel AAR A switch number designates each switch, or interconnected crossover. 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. RC Switches - Individual Switch Operation: A series of six entries, via the radio keypad, 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: Routing Commands: Mark Switch # Mark Key Action # 0xx # # Query # 0xx # 1 Command switch reverse # 0xx # 2 Command a switch to normal BRC - 48

49 RC Switches - Multiple or Route Switch Operation: A single radio, six-digit 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 the route activation point have been placed on the 59 th Street Subdivision, Proviso Lead, and Blue Island Leads. Inbound trains are to key in the 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 permission for a route has been authorized. Legend: Routing Commands: Code Track 1 Ladder Lead 2 Back Lead XX Track Number (2-16) Switch # 1: Switch Code Position Normal #001#2 Reverse #001# Query #001## A radio response confirming the lining of the switch will be transmitted following the DTMF Radio Command. Response examples include: Switch XX Reverse or Out of Correspondence. If applicable a secondary response may also be transmitted. i.e.: Locked Out or Occupied. BRC - 49

50 Tracks 16 WREC thru Track 02 WREC: Routing Examples Ladder Lead: Code Track 1 Ladder Lead 2 Back Lead XX Track Number (2-16) D 0 = Outbound 1 = Inbound Route Ladder Lead Inbound to Track 11 Ladder Lead Inbound to Track 02 Ladder Lead Outbound from Track 10 Ladder Lead Outbound from Track 05 Code ##1111 ##1021 ##1100 ##1050 Routing Examples Back Lead, Tracks 02 WREC thru Track 06 WREC: Code Track 1 Ladder Lead 2 Back Lead XX Track Number (2-16) D 0 = Outbound 1 = Inbound Route Code Back Lead ##2021 Inbound to Track 02 WREC Back Lead ##2061 Inbound to Track 06 WREC Back Lead Outbound from ##2050 Track 05 WREC Back Lead Outbound from ##2010 BRC - 50

51 Special Conditions RC Switches: RC Switch West Departure Yard: 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; Route Conflict. Route will fail if any switch in the 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 the train completely traverses the route, the active route is automatically cancelled RC Switch 67 th / 68 th Street Wye: RC switch located at Divide Switch controlling movement off the 67 th / 68 th Street Wye, East Receiving Yard. This switch is also equipped for push button and hand operation. Switch is equipped with mast-mounted Indicator Light reflecting the following information: Green: Switch position normal (68 th Street Wye) Amber: Switch position reverse (67 th Street Wye) Red: Switch out of correspondence Routing Example 67 th /68 th Street Wye Switch: Switch Code Position Reverse #67 Normal #68 Query #0 BRC - 51

52 RC Switch West Departure Yard: RC switch is located at the divide switch, governing movement off the High Side Lead and Cabbage Patch Lead. This switch will allow for Dual Tones Multi Frequency (DTMF) radio operation. Switch is equipped with a mast-mounted indicator reflecting the following information: Green: Switch Position Normal Amber: Switch Position Reverse Red: Switch out of correspondence Switch is also equipped for push button and hand operation. Routing Examples, High Side/Cabbage Patch Lead Switch: Switch Code Position Normal / #038 2 Cabbage Patch Lead Reverse / #038 1 High Side Lead Query #038 0 BRC - 52

53 Hydra Switches West End East Receiving Yard: The west end of the East Receiving Yard Tracks, 1 through 23 and East Approach XO Switches are equipped with remote-controlled Hydra switches. Switches are controlled by the East Hump Conductor under the authority of the West Yardmaster. Yard and Road crews are to contact the West Yardmaster for instructions. Switches are equipped with mast-mounted indicator lights. Aspects indicate the following switch position: Green: Switch position Normal White: Route activated, switch activated as part of the route Amber: Switch position Reverse Hand Operation of Switches: Operation of Switches: Switches may be operated in hand-throw mode when the route is not lined Movement must be stopped 125 feet in advance of the switch, prior to attempting hand operation Switches must be restored to power after use, unless otherwise authorized by the Yardmaster East Approach Tracks Yard Access Crossing: East Approach yard access crossing is equipped with automatically activated crossing protection. Gates may be manually lowered in the field by using the push button. The gates may not be raised from the field. Gates are controlled by the East Hump Conductor, under the authority of the West Yardmaster. Employees are to contact the West Yardmaster to have gates raised. BRC - 53

54 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 tabs 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 secure the lock. 3. Visually inspect the switch points to ensure they fit properly. BRC - 54

55 Belt Railway of Company of Chicago Radio Frequencies: Location AAR 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. South Dispatcher Kenton Line Subdivision, not including 55th St. interlocking to end of track at South Chicago East Yardmaster 3 7 Leads, East Receiving Yard East Class Yard, Tracks 1 63 East Departure Yard 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 South Thoroughfare, Cicero Ave to Central Ave. South Clearing Industrial District (SCID) Phone: (708) (708) Fax: (708) Phone: Fax: (708) (708) (708) Phone: (708) West Yardmaster West Class Yard West Departure Yard Cabbage Patch Lead, West Departure Yard High Side Lead, West Departure Yard North Thoroughfare, Central Ave. to Cicero Ave Excluding Mechanical Department controlled limits 67 th Street / 68 th Street, including Wye Tracks Clearing District Yard North Clearing Industrial District (NCID) Diesel Shop Locomotive Service Tracks Including North Thoroughfare (Mechanical Department controlled limits) Hump Subway to West of 412 Pocket Phone: (708) Phone: (708) Car Department East Classification Yard, Tracks 64 and Phone: (708) BRC - 55 CORA 2016

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