The Belt Railway Company of Chicago CORA Guide Revision

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1 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 1 of 33 The Belt Railway Company of Chicago CORA Guide Revision BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 Effective Date: 10:00 a.m. - June 8, 2015 Belt Railway Company of Chicago CORA Guide effective November 1, 2011 is revised as follows: Revision No. 5 is cancelled in its entirety. Changes have been incorporated into BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 Most Recent Change: Effective 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2015 General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), Seventh Edition, is in effect and supersedes GCOR Sixth Edition. Time Table No. 4 & Special Instructions effective 00:01, October 1, 2007 revised as noted below. Kenton Line Subdivision NS Connection R.I. Junction Speed Revision: Length of Siding, Third Rail 87 th St. Speed Restrictions - Sidings Additions: Switch lock locations New: 87 th Street: 6 axle locomotives, speed through turnouts GCOR 7 th Edition Changes Clearing Yard Special Instructions North Dispatcher Radio Switch: Cabbage Patch Radio Controlled Switch 67/68 th St. Wye West End, East Rec Yard Remote Switches East Approach Yard Access Crossing Revision: Deletion: New: Reporting 1.36 Dimensional Equipment Loco in Train, Pass. Car, REO, DP locomotives Daily Operating Bulletin RSSM Shipment Notification 6.5 Shoving Movements 6.23 Emergency Stop / Slack Action 6.26 Use of Multiple Main Tracks Clear of Crossings 6.33 Flagmen Revision eliminated 1.10 Revision eliminated Revision eliminated Minimum Equipment Length Key Train Notification Safety Stop Unattended Locomotives Key Train Securement Gravity Switch Moves 7.11 Charging Air Brakes 8.2 Position of Switches 1.22 Revision eliminated 1.25 Deleted Deleted Revision: Clearances EJE Industrial Lead Hump Subway BRC Signals Signal Updates o o o o o

2 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 2 of 33 Item 1: West Sub Signal Relocation, effective March 12, 2012: Relocations included in the attached maps. Item 2: Narragansett Interlocking, effective 6:00 p.m., July 25, 2012: Relocations included in the attached maps. Item 3: Radio Controlled Switch West Departure Yard Purpose: Addition of DTMF switch, Cabbage Patch / Hi-Side West Departure Yard, Page 46 Radio Controlled (RC) switch located at Divide Switch controlling movement off the High Side Lead or Cabbage Patch lead west end of the West Departure Yard will allow Dual Toned Multi Frequency (DTMF), radio operation. In addition to the RC operation, the 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 Amber Switch position reverse Red Switch out of correspondence Stop Board has been removed and replaced with a clearance point sign. Switch No. 038 Track Cabbage Patch / Hi- Side Divide Switch Frequency Throwing switch reverse High Side Lead # Switch # 38: Throwing switch normal Cabbage Patch Lead # Query code # Item 4: Radio Channel Assignments Purpose: Radio Frequencies changed to accommodate Narrow Band BRC CORA Section All AAR Radio Channels listed in the timetable are now Narrow Band Frequencies will begin with the number 0. Item 5: 59 th Street Subdivision Signal Relocation, MP 1.61 Effective 4:00 p.m., July 22, 2013: Signal 164, Located MP 1.61, MT2, 59 th Street Subdivision relocated 450 feet south to MP 1.70 Effective 4:00 p.m., July 24, 2013: Signal 163, located MP 1.61, MT1, 59 th Street Subdivision relocated

3 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 3 of 33 Item 6: General Code Changes Applicable on BRC. The following are changes to the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), Seventh 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. ABBREVIATIONS BO.. Bad Order DOB. Daily Operating Bulletin GLOSSARY Speed Signals (New) Use the following in conjunction with BRC Speed Signals: Slow Speed 20 MPH Medium Speed 25 MPH Limited Speed 25 MPH TIMETABLE CHARACTERS (Application) 1.0 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting (revised in its entirety, third paragraph added) All cases of personal injury, while on duty or on company property, must be immediately reported to the proper manager and the prescribed form completed. A personal injury that occurs while off duty that will in any way affect employee performance of duties must be reported to the proper manager as soon as possible. The injured employee must also complete the prescribed written form before returning to service. All cases of occupational illness must be immediately reported to the proper manager and the prescribed form completed. Because railroads are required by Federal regulations to report injuries and occupational illnesses that meet certain medical treatment criteria, employees must report to their manager any medical treatment they receive that was directly related to their injury or illness, including any follow-up visits. Below are examples of the types of medical treatments and instructions that employee's must report to their manager if they were given in relation to an injury or occupational illness: Medical treatments provided or recommended Physical therapy or chiropractic treatments Prescriptions and other medications issued or recommended, including dosages Lost time instructions Work restriction instructions G I J T X X(2) X Y YL - General Orders, Notices, Bulletins, Standard Clock - Manual Interlocking - Junction - Turntable or Wye - Crossover - Multiple Crossovers - Railroad Crossing at Grade - Yard - Yard Limits Rules, Regulations and Instructions (Application) Add to Classes bullet: Employees will be required to participate in written examinations of at least 100 questions, all sections combined, and to obtain a minimum passing score of 85%. Examination questions concerning track authority and signal identification/definitions must be passed with a score of 100%. These examinations will be given in written or electronic form and conducted without open reference books or other materials except to the degree that the person is being tested on his or her ability to use such reference books or materials. Each section of the examination must be passed with a minimum score of 85%.

4 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 4 of 33 Employees who fail to pass required examinations will be handled as noted below: Certified employees o First attempt: employee will not be permitted to work until he or she successfully completes the examination. Reexamination date and time will be coordinated with the rules examiner and may be taken as soon as the following day. Reexamination period must not exceed seven days. o Second attempt: employee will not be permitted to work until he or she successfully completes the examinations. Re-examination date and time will be coordinated with the rules examiner and may be taken no earlier than three (3) days to allow time for proper study and review. Reexamination period must not exceed seven days. o Third attempt - Employee will be removed from service pending a formal investigation. Non-Certified employees o First attempt - The employee will remain in service until he or she successfully completes the examination. Re-examination date and time will be coordinated with the rules examiner and may be taken as soon as the following day. Reexamination period must not exceed seven days. o Second attempt Second attempt: employee will not be permitted to work until he or she has successfully completes the o examinations. Re-examination date and time will be coordinated with the rules examiner and may be taken no earlier than three (3) days to allow time for proper study and review. Reexamination period must not exceed seven days. Third attempt - Employee will be removed from service pending a formal investigation Shipments of Excessive Height/Width (Application) The following classes of equipment are covered by instructions from the BRC Clearance Bureau via a High Wide Clearance (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 (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 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 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

5 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 5 of 33 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 Limitations 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 clearance Bureau. Restrictions applicable to the operation of 6 axle locomotives are noted on the subdivision page 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: locomotive entrained in the train consist passenger car car on rear end of train which cannot be coupled to. DP 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 on trains terminating on the BRC. Mid-train DP locomotives must be reconfigured prior to entering BRC trackage on trains terminating on BRC Minimum equipment length Minimum equipment length must not be less than 41 feet 10.5 inches, coupler to coupler. 5.0 SIGNALS AND THEIR USE 5.4 Flags for Temporary Track Conditions Temporary Restrictions Rule does not apply on BRC Display of Yellow Flag Rule does not apply on BRC Display of Yellow / Red Flag Rule does not apply on BRC Authorized Protection by Yellow or Yellow- Red Flag Rule does not apply on BRC Display of Green Flag Rule does not apply on BRC Display of Flags within Current of Traffic Rule does not apply on BRC 5.5 Permanent Speed Signs (Supersede) Rule does not apply on BRC Sounding Whistles (Application) Add to Signal (7): Ordinances prohibit the sounding of whistle within the limits of the City of Chicago. Sound whistle at Columbus Avenue (Southwest Hwy) and Archer Avenue regardless of any Whistle Quiet Zone designations or City of Chicago Ordinances. 6.0 MOVEMENT OF TRAINS AND ENGINES Daily Operating Bulletin (DOB) Daily Operating Bulletin will be issued by the 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 24 hours. 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

6 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 6 of 33 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) or 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, EIC 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 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 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 Daily Operating Bulletin or DOB not received Issuance of a New DOB Receipt of DOB over the Radio 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 a 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 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 a 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 a 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 (new) All Trains, prior to entering BRC trackage controlled by the Train Dispatcher must advise the Train Dispatcher if their train is or is not a Key Train 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. 6.5 Shoving Movements Add the following paragraph: Monitored cameras may be used to protect shoving movements. Prior to overriding a camera, it must be ascertained the camera is not being used to protect a shoving movement. 6.6 Picking Up Crew Member (Supersede) Rule does not apply on BRC 6.7B Transfer of an Active Remote Control Zone (Supersede) Rule does not apply on BRC.

7 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 7 of C Deactivating Remote Control Zone (Supersede) When the remote control operator ends the tour of duty, the remote control zone must be deactivated Emergency Stop or Severe Slack Action Obstruction of a Main Track or Controlled Siding - Application: Inspection of Cars and Units: Inspect the train on each side of all cars, units, equipment, and track to ensure they are in a safe condition. Make sure the marker is attached to the designated rear car. Before proceeding check the proper positioning of all wheels on the rail. If physical characteristics prevent a complete visual inspection, inspect as much of the train as possible. The train may then be moved, but may not exceed 5 MPH for the distance necessary to complete the inspection, and must be stopped immediately if excessive power is required to start or keep the train moving. When an inspection is required, the entire train must be inspected. When any of the following conditions are met, crews are relieved of visual inspection required by an emergency application when device located at rear of train immediately indicates that brake pipe pressure has been restored. Solid loaded bulk commodity trains. Train is made up entirely of double stack well cars and/or five-platform articulated single-level spine cars. Train speed is above 20 MPH. or Train is 5000 tons or less. An inspection on any train must be made if: Train is a key train. Severe slack action was experienced Use of Multiple Main Tracks (Application) BRC Main tracks are numbered from east to west as MT 1, MT 2, or MT Clear of Crossing and Signal Circuits (Application) Illinois state law requires 500 ft of clearance. All references to 250 feet changed to reflect 500 feet Clear of Crossing and Signal Circuits (Application) Illinois state law requires 500 ft of clearance. All references to 250 feet changed to reflect 500 feet Flagmen To protect workers and/or equipment: a Flagman must be in possession of the current Daily Operating Bulletin, 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. Authority must be obtained from the Train Dispatcher 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 Safety Stop 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 Train must be stopped immediately and inspected, if excessive power is required to start or keep the train moving.

8 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 8 of Securing Cars or Engines (securement table revised in its entirety) Add the following sentence to the end of the first paragraph: Anything other than approved steel wheel chocks is prohibited. Handbrakes are required at all locations except Clearing Yard tracks equipped with Inert Retarders. Brake sticks, when available, are to be utilized as the primary means of applying and releasing handbrakes. The following tonnage chart will be used in connection with the application of this rule. Grade Securement Chart : Tons GRADE 0 > 0.25 > 0.50 > 0.75 > 1.00 > 1.25 < Location Clearing Receiving Tracks Clearing Departure Tracks Clearing Approach Tracks Argo Industrial Lead Kenton Sub Division Cragin - 14 th Street 14 th Street - Hawthorne Hawthorne - 55 th Street 55 th Street - Western Ave (incl Rockwell Yard) Western Ave Belt Junction Belt Junction - Rock Island Jct. (incl. 3 rd Rail) So Chicago District Yard KCBX 59 th Street Subdivision 55 th Street West Sub Most Restrictive Grade Handbrake Requirement 3 Handbrakes 3 Handbrakes 10 handbrakes + 10% air 1.40 % Refer to chart 1.20 % Refer to chart 0.50% Refer to chart 0.25% Refer to chart 0.25% Unattended Locomotives Refer to chart 0.75% Refer to chart 0.50% Refer to chart 3 Handbrakes 3 Handbrakes 0.25% Refer to chart o o CLEARING YARD: o Minimum of one hand brake applied if not attached to cars. o Locomotives attached to cars must all have all locomotives in consist secured. OTHER LOCATIONS: All locomotives must have the handbrake applied. Locomotives, not coupled to other equipment, must not be left unattended on a main track. However, when necessary to switch a locomotive in a consist (reposition, wye, etc.), a properly secured locomotive

9 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 9 of 33 may be left unattended if a crew member remains in the area 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 members of the crew 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: o Tonnage and length of train (or total number of individual cars) left unattended, o Grade of track at the location as indicated by timetable grade chart, o Whether equipment secured is located on curve or straight track, o Any inclement weather conditions (e.g., precipitation, high wind), o Total number of hand brakes applied, o Confirmation the train or car(s) is secure. Communication to include the statement, Conductor and engineer agree securement requirements have been met. Note: These requirements are applicable to a Key train or Key Train Commodities left unattended at outlying locations, i.e. Rockwell Yard, etc. Note: These requirements do not apply when a portion of the train or car(s) is left properly secured and the on-duty crew is: Picking up, setting out, or repositioning cars at an industry, Switching cars to/from tracks adjacent to main track or siding, Adding, removing, or repositioning locomotives, or Moving part of a train when doubling a hill or cutting crossings Gravity Switch Moves Rule does not apply on BRC 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.

10 BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 1, 2015 Page 10 of 33 Item 7: Kenton Subdivision BRC - 27 Length of Siding in Feet: Third Rail, 87 th Street: 12,380 BRC 28, 30, and 32: Speed Restrictions Description NS Connection Rock Island Junction 87 th Street Yard - 6 axle locomotives thru turnouts Speed 20 mph 5 mph Item 8: Speed Restrictions - Sidings BRC -14 BRC-16 Eliminate 22 nd Street Runaround Track as a Siding. Tracks is now classified as a yard track and governed by GCOR 6.28 Eliminate C&A Siding as a Siding. Tracks is now classified as yard track and governed by GCOR Item 9: Switches BRC-45 Switches: Add the following: South Thoroughfare South Thoroughfare to East End Bedford Park Intermodal Facility crossover. Crossover switches must be restored to normal position for South Thoroughfare after use and locked. Item 10: Radio Controlled Switch 67th / 68th Street Wye BRC-48 ( NEW ) Radio Controlled (RC) switch located at Divide Switch controlling movement off the 67 th / 68 th Street Wye East Receiving Yard, the 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 Amber Switch position reverse Red Switch out of correspondence Switch No. Track Frequency th / 68 th Street Wye Switch #67 Switch Normal 68 th Street Wye # Switch Reverse 67 th Street Wye # Query Code # 067 0

11 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 11 of 33 Item 11: Remote Controlled Hydra Switches - West End East Rec. Yard BRC-48 ( NEW ) The west end of East Receiving Yard Tracks, 1 through 23, and East Approach Crossover switches are equipped with remote controlled hydra switches. Switches are controlled by the East Hump Conductor under the authority of the West Humpmaster. Yard and Road crews are to contact the West Humpmaster 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 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 hand operating a switch. Mechanical and Maintenance of Way employees must obtain authority from the West Humpmaster to lock out a switch and must advise the West Humpmaster when the switch has been restored to power. Authority to occupy the West end of the East Receiving ladder lead and/or East Approach tracks must be obtained from the West Humpmaster. Once a route is lined, a switch cannot be manually operated from the field. The route is lined and locked. Item 12: East Approach Tracks Yard Access Crossing BRC-48 ( NEW ) 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 Humpmaster. Employees are to contact the West Humpmaster to have gates raised. Item 13: Vertical Clearances BRC-5 Vertical Clearances, in its entirety, is revised to read: Kenton Line Subdivision: th Street Subdivision: 20 2 NS Bridge on EJE Industrial Lead Hump Subway 17 1

12 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 12 of 33 Item 14: Kenton Line Subdivision Signal Relocation, MP 13.4 Effective 1400 Tuesday August 19, 2014, the No 18 Signal located on MT2, MP 13.4, Kenton Line Subdivision (Forest Hill) is relocated 1160 feet to the East to MP Modify Linear profiles accordingly. Item 15: BRC Speed Signals Changes as follows: Dwarf Aspect, two-head aspect removed. Single-head aspect added Dwarf Aspect removed Flashing Yellow over Red aspect removed Yellow over Red Intermediate Dwarf Signal removed. Yellow Intermediate Dwarf Aspect added Green over Red Intermediate Dwarf Signal removed.

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20 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 20 of 33 KENTON SUBDIVISION MUTLIPLE MAIN TRACKS CTC MP 12.0 MP 14.0 DISPATCHER: SOUTH Radio 2626 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 Western Avenue Interlocking 12.9 Western Ave Interlocking 13.0 Western Ave Interlocking 13.6 Western Ave Interlocking South Running Track to Main 2 Main 1 to Main 2 Main 1 to Main 2 Main 1 to CSX Blue Island Subdivision Belt Junction Interlocking All Turnouts 25 Interlockings: Forest Hill Interlocking is controlled by the CSX Dispatcher (7) Sounding Whistles Whistle must be sounded at Columbus Avenue (Southwest Hwy). BRC - 22

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22 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 22 of th STREET SUBDIVISION MUTLIPLE MAIN TRACKS CTC MP 0.0 MP 2.0 DISPATCHER: NORTH Radio 3939 Speed Restrictions: Track MPH Main Track 25 Main Track Turnouts and Crossovers Tracks other than Main Tracks and Sidings unless otherwise designated 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 59 th Street 5400 W. Central Avenue 59 th Street 5600 W. 55 th Street BRC 36

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24 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 24 of th STREET SUBDIVISION MUTLIPLE MAIN TRACKS CTC MP 2.0 MP 4.0 DISPATCHER: NORTH Radio 3939 Speed Restrictions: Track MPH Main Track 25 Main Track Turnouts and Crossovers 15 Tracks other than Main Tracks and Sidings unless otherwise designated 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 59 th Street 5932 S. Narragansett BRC CORA 2011

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26 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 26 of th STREET SUBDIVISION MUTLIPLE MAIN TRACKS CTC MP 4.0 MP 5.5 DISPATCHER: NORTH Radio 3939 Speed Restrictions: Track MPH Main Track 25 Main Track Turnouts and Crossovers 15 Tracks other than Main Tracks and Sidings nless otherwise designated 10 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, 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 59 th Street 7200 W. 63 rd Street 63 rd Street Trains holding at 63 rd Street must be stopped a minimum of 200 feet north of crossing, if train length permits clearing of Narragansett street crossing. 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. BRC CORA 2011

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28 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 28 of th STREET SUBDIVISION MUTLIPLE MAIN TRACKS CTC MP 4.0 MP 5.5 DISPATCHER: NORTH Radio 3939 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 Argo Industrial Lead 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 59 th Street 7200 W. 63 rd Street 63 rd Street Trains holding at 63 rd Street must be stopped a minimum of 200 feet north of crossing, if train length permits clearing of Narragansett street crossing. 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. BRC 42

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31 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 31 of 33 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 or attached to the end 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. 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 effect 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 150 feet clear of the switch point prior to RC, push button, or hand operation of the switch. BRC CORA 2011

32 8BRC CORA Guide Revision No. 6 June 8, 2015 Page 32 of 33 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. Switch is equipped with mast-mounted Indicator Light reflecting the following information: Green Switch position normal Amber Switch position reverse Red Switch out of correspondence Stop Board has been removed. Switch No. Track Frequency 038 Cabbage Patch Lead / Hi-Side Divide Switch 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 Crossover West Receiving West Receiving West Receiving West Receiving West Receiving West Receiving West Receiving 016 Track 9 West Receiving 10 West Receiving 11 West Receiving 12 West Receiving 13 West Receiving 14 West Receiving 15 West Receiving 16 West Receiving Radio Controlled Switch West Departure Yard Radio Controlled (RC) switch located at Divide Switch controlling movement off the High Side Lead or Cabbage Patch lead west end of the West Departure Yard will allow Dual Toned Multi Frequency (DTMF), radio operation. In addition to the RC operation, the switch is also equipped for push button and hand operation. Switch # 38: Route Code Indication Throwing switch normal Cabbage Patch Lead # Green Throwing switch reverse High Side Lead # Amber Query Code # 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 effect on the electrical operation of the switch. BRC CORA 2011

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