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BRC CORA UPDATE 2017-003 PAGE: 1

THE BELT RAILWAY COMPANY OF CHICAGO

CORA Update 2017-003 – Effective 0001, June 19, 2017:

Summary of Changes: • Replacement section for entire BRC Section of CORA Operating Guide • Designation of Lines with milepost changes incorporating milepost suffix designations • Update to turnout speeds at various locations • Change of Medium Speed to 20 MPH • All changes from BBRC CORA UPDATE 2017-02 and BBRC CORA UPDATE 2016-001 are

incorporated into this document

BRC CORA UPDATE 2017-002 is cancelled



CORA Operating Guide, 8th Edition, Effective May 1, 2016, Belt Railway Company of Chicago Section is replaced in its entirety by this document.


THE BELT RAILWAY COMPANY OF CHICAGO

CORA GUIDE SECTION

Document Structure and Rules in Effect The General Code of Operating Rules, 7th Edition, Effective April 1, 2015 is in effect

BRC Line Segments

As a step to implementing Positive Train Control (PTC), the BRC now consists of one subdivision.

This subdivision is known as the Belt Railway Subdivision.

The Belt Railway Subdivision is divided into two main track lines, the Kenton Line, extending from Cragin to CP 509, and the 59th Street Line, extending from 55th Street Interlocking to West Sub Interlocking.

Three additional segments of other than main track territory, the South Chicago District Industrial Lead, the Elsdon Industrial Lead, and Clearing Yard are shown on their own pages.

Individual Lines:

Each station page also contains the special instructions specifically in effect on that line.

A linear profile of each line segment is included with the individual line station page. The System Special Instructions Section follows, presenting specific instructions, and including all rules from the General Code of Operating Rules that are modified for use on the BRC.


KENTON LINE

MILEPOST TRACK SOUTH NORTH RULE AEI SIDING STATIONS 4.3

0.03 2MT CRAGIN I, J 0.3 1.2 14TH STREET I, J, X2 3.5 22ND STREET YARD Y 5.6 HAWTHORNE I, J, R, X

6.6 LEMOYNE I, J, R, X2

3,057

8.3 55TH STREET I, J, R, X2

7.8

10.0 67TH STREET X2, I, T 11.4 4MT EAST END SWITCHES I, J, X2 11.6 HAYFORD I, J, R,

X2

12.4 ROCKWELL STREET Y 13.0 WESTERN AVENUE I, J, X2 13.1 13.4 2MT FOREST HILL

R – CSXT RB DS I, R

14.3 3MT BELT JUNCTION I, J, X2 15.8 80TH STREET I, J, X2 15.8 16.8 2MT 87TH STREET YARD Y 12,000 19.5 PULLMAN JUNCTION I, J, R,

X2 19.4

21.4 ROCK ISLAND JUNCTION I, J, X Y 21.5

21.98 MT CP 509 R – NS CHGO WEST DS

I

NOTES: BRC mileposts on the Kenton Line encompass the NS connection, ending at west limit, NS CP 509.

BRC Trackage south of MP 21.6, South Limits of Rock Island Junction, towards South Chicago is considered part of the South Chicago District Industrial Lead, with its own mileposts designated with an S suffix.


Operating Characteristics: Main Track:

Operating Characteristics: Other than Main Track:

Speed Restrictions:

Supplemental Speed Restrictions:

• Trains from the Elsdon Industrial Lead, moving southward onto the Kenton Line at 55TH STREET, MP 8.4 will comply with GCOR 6.32.2 at 55TH STREET Highway Crossing.


Speed Restrictions (Turnouts and Crossovers):


Manual Interlockings:

Train Dispatchers and Radio Communication:

Line Special Instructions:

• Maximum Gross Weight of Car – 143 tons

Outlying Yards:

• 22nd Street Yard, controlled by BRC North Dispatcher • Rockwell Street Yard, controlled by BRC South Dispatcher • Commercial Avenue Yard, controlled by BRC South Dispatcher • South Chicago District Yard, controlled by BRC South Dispatcher Trains setting out or picking up must notify the Train Dispatcher of the south and north car numbers left in any track at these locations.


Daily Operating Bulletin:

Highway Rail Grade Crossings:

The City of Chicago has designated specific crossings throughout the city as critical for the delivery of emergency services. These crossings are designated as 911 Crossings, and notated in the table below with an “X”. 911 Crossings must not be obstructed for more than 10 minutes. When trains are stopped, or anticipated to be stopped, on a 911 crossing, the Train Dispatcher must be notified immediately. The Train Dispatcher, will contact the City of Chicago Office of Emergency Communications. When a train, previously stopped on a 911 crossing, clears the crossing, the Train Dispatcher must be notified.

Crossings (Kenton Line):

GCOR

Rule 5.8.4, Whistle Quiet Zone, applies at all crossings on the Kenton Line, except sound whistle signal 5.8.2 (7) at AArcher Avenue, MP 7.99 and CColumbus Avenue (Southwest Highway) MP 12.9.


Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: NORTH Radio Channel: 039-039

Speeds:

KENTON LINE MP 0.03 – MP 2.0

TRACKS MPH MAIN TRACK 25

OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK, unless otherwise stated

10

Speeds – Turnouts and Crossovers:

MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES Main Track Turnouts, except as noted 15



Speeds:




10


MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES

Main Track Turnouts, except as noted 15

3.5 14TH STREET, NORTH CROSSOVER 20 WHEN MMEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED

3.5 14TH STREET, SOUTH CROSSOVER 15



Speeds:




10



5.35 HAWTHORNE, CROSSOVER 20 WHEN MMEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED



Speeds:




10




6.6 – 6.7 LEMOYNE, CROSSOVERS 25

6.8 LEMOYNE, CONNECTION TO CN 15

6.6 LEMOYNE, CONNECTION TO BNSF 15

Special Instructions:

Sound Whistle Signal 5.8.2 (7) at Archer Avenue, MP 7.99


Main Track Authorization: CTC Train Dispatcher: SOUTH Radio Channel: 026-026

Speeds:




10

Speeds – Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES


8.1 55TH STREET, CONNECTION TO 59TH STREET LINE

25 MT1 to 59TH STREET LINE

8.1 55TH STREET, CONNECTION TO 59TH STREET LINE

25 MT2 to 59TH STREET LINE

8.4 CONNECTION TO ELSDON INDUSTRIAL LEAD

15

9.8 67TH STREET, CROSSOVER 20 WHEN MMEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE

DISPLAYED

Special Instructions: GCOR 6.32.2 applies for southward trains entering the Kenton Line from Elsdon Industrial Lead at 55TH STREET, MP 8.4

Whistle Quiet Zone, GCOR 5.8.4 applies at the following locations:

55TH STREET MP 8.42 59TH STREET MP 8.91 63RD STREET MP 9.92



Speeds:




10

Speeds – Turnouts and Crossovers: MILEPOST DESCRIPTION MPH NOTES

Main Track Turnouts, except as noted below

15

9.8 67TH STREET CROSSOVER 20 WHEN MMEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED

10.2 67TH STREET CROSSOVER 20 WHEN MMEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE

DISPLAYED 10.8-11.5 EAST END SWITCHES 20 WHEN MMEDIUM SPEED

SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED

11.3 EAST END SWITCHES CROSSOVER, MT1-MT2

25 WHEN LLIMITED SPEED SIGNS ARE DISPLAYED

11.5-11.7 HAYFORD 20 WHEN MMEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED

11.6 HAYFORD CONNECTION TO CSXT ELSDON SUBDIVISION

15 ELSDON CONNECTION

11.7 HAYFORD CROSSOVER, MT1-MT2

25 WHEN LLIMITED SPEED SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED



Speeds:

KK ENTON LINE

MP 12.0 – MP 14.0



10

ROCKWELL STREET YARD, 6 axle unit through turnouts, except to and from Track 1

5




12.9 WESTERN AVENUE CROSSOVER, WABASH LEAD – MT2

25

13.0 WESTERN AVENUE CROSSOVERS

25



Speeds:




10




14.1 – 14.5 BELT JUNCTION CROSSOVERS

25

15.7 80TH STREET SWITCH

25 MT3 – MT2

15.9 80TH STREET CROSSOVERS

25

15.9 80TH STREET SWITCH

TO UP VILLA GROVE SUB



Speeds:




10





• Third Rail Siding between MP 16.78 and MP 19.1 is Other than Main Track, GCOR 6.28 applies

• Electrically locked switch at MP 16.78 must not be operated without permission of the BRC South Train Dispatcher. GCOR 9.18 applies.

• Beware of falling concrete in vicinity of NS bridge, MP 16.75



Speeds:




10



Main Track Turnouts, except as noted 15 19.2 PULLMAN JUNCTION

CROSSOVER 25

19.4 PULLMAN JUNCTION CROSSOVER

25


• Third Rail Siding between MP 16.78 and MP 19.1 is Other than Main Track, GCOR 6.28 applies

• Trains using CN Lead at Pullman Junction must contact BRC South Dispatcher for permission to occupy track beyond CN 94th Street connection switch.



Speeds:




10

COMMERCIAL AVENUE YARD 6 axle units on lead tracks

5



21.35 ROCK ISLAND JUNCTION CROSSOVER

20 MT2 TO MT (NS CONNECTION)


• Trains must secure permission of BRC South Dispatcher to occupy Commercial Avenue Yard

• Trains setting out must notify BRC South Dispatcher of south and north cars left in any track at Commercial Avenue Yard.

• Trains yarding will ensure they clear 17/18 switch at the south end of the yard by 200 feet, when possible.


59TH STREET LINE

Operating Characteristics: Main Track:


Speed Restrictions:


Speed Restrictions (Turnouts and Crossovers):

BRC Speed Signals apply at all location on the 59TH STREET LINE Limited Speed = 25 MPH, Medium Speed = 20 MPH, Slow Speed = 15 MPH



• Maximum Gross Weight of Car – 143 tons Outlying Yards:

• None • Clearing Yard Instructions are contained in the Clearing Yard Section


Highway/Rail Grade Crossings:

The City of Chicago has designated specific crossings throughout the city as critical for the delivery of emergency services. These crossings are designated as 911 Crossings, and notated in the table below with an “X”. 911 Crossings must not be obstructed for more than 10 minutes. When trains are stopped, or anticipated to be stopped, on a 911 crossing, the Train Dispatcher must be notified immediately. The Train Dispatcher, will contact the City of Chicago Office of Emergency Communications. When a train, previously stopped on a 911 crossing, clears the crossing, the Train Dispatcher must be notified.

Restrictions for CLEARING YARD are contained in the Clearing Yard Section


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59TH STREET LINE MP 0.0F – MP 2.0F


Speeds:



10




0.35S 55TH STREET CROSSOVER

20


Sound Whistle Signal 5.8.2 (7) at Archer Avenue, MP 7.99, KENTON LINE

BRC CORA UPDATE 2017-003 PAGE:37



Speeds:



10




3.15S NARRAGANSETT CROSSOVER

20 WHEN MMEDIUM SPEED SIGNALS ARE RECEIVED




Speeds:



10




4.2F 65TH STREET CROSSOVER

20 NORTHWARD MOVEMENTS ONLY


ELSDON INDUSTRIAL LEAD

Method of Operation:


Speed Restrictions:

Supplemental Speed Restrictions:


• Trains at Elsdon Interlocking or EEnd BRC must contact the BRC North Train Dispatcher for permission to occupy the Elsdon Industrial Lead.

Trains moving from Elsdon Industrial Lead to Kenton Line at 55TH STREET apply GCOR 6.32.2 at 55TH STREET Highway Crossing


SOUTH CHICAGO DISTRICT INDUSTRIAL LEAD

Method of Operation:

Speed Restrictions:



• Maximum Gross Weight of Car – 143 Tons • Northward trains entering BRC Trackage must contact the BRC South Dispatcher prior to

passing 106th Street, MP 1.57S for permission to proceed. • Contact the BRC South Train Dispatcher for permission to use the Wall or Fence Tracks

between RROCK ISLAND JUNCTION and SSOUTH CHICAGO. • BRC South Train Dispatcher must be notified of the south and north car number of any

cars set out or picked up in the South Chicago District Yard. • Erie Siding, between MP 1.6S and MP 2.2S, GCOR 6.28 applies.

Daily Operating Bulletin:

• System Special Instructions Rule 6.2.2 applies. • All crews must have a copy of the Daily Operating Bulletin, unless authorized by the BRC

South Train Dispatcher.

Highway/Rail Grade Crossings:


Speed Restrictions:

Clearing Yard Special Instructions

Remote Control Zones:

EAST DEPARTURE YARD

6 LEAD

LOCATION East End of East Departure Yard LIMITS 40 XO Switch to a point 240 feet west of 6

Lead Signal at EAST END SWITCHES CONTACT East Humpmaster EQUIPPED WITH SIGN East End of RCZ SPECIAL CONDITIONS Both ends of 35XO must be lined normal and

locked before use PULL BACK STOP PROTECTION (PSP) Equipped

5 LEAD

LOCATION East End of East Departure Yard LIMITS 120 feet east of 35XO on 5 Lead to 240 feet

west of 5 Lead Signal (x) at EAST END SWITCHES

CONTACT East Humpmaster EQUIPPED WITH SIGN Both ends of RCZ SPECIAL CONDITIONS Both ends of 35XO must be lined normal and

locked before use PULL BACK STOP PROTECTION (PSP) Equipped

4 LEAD

LOCATION East End of East Departure Yard LIMITS 60 feet east of 4 Lead Switch to a point

approximately 240 feet west of 4 Lead Signal (x) at EAST END SWITCHES

CONTACT East Humpmaster EQUIPPED WITH SIGN Both ends of RCZ SPECIAL CONDITIONS 3/4 Lead XO must be lined normal and locked PULL BACK STOP PROTECTION (PSP) Equipped

SPEED LOCATION MILEPOST DESCRIPTION NOTE 10 MPH ALL ALL ALL EXCEPT WHEN

RESTRICTED TO 5MPH


3 LEAD

LOCATION East End of East Departure Yard LIMITS 60 feet east of 3 Lead Switch to a point

approximately 240 feet west of 3 Lead Signal at EAST END SWITCHES

CONTACT East Humpmaster EQUIPPED WITH SIGN Both ends of RCZ SPECIAL CONDITIONS 3/4 Lead XO must be lined normal and locked PULL BACK STOP PROTECTION (PSP) Equipped

WEST DEPARTURE YARD

CABBAGE PATCH LEAD

LOCATION West End of West Departure Yard LIMITS 20’ west of Cabbage Patch Lead Switch off

the low side of the West Departure Yard to 280’ east of the High Side/Cabbage Patch Lead divide switch

CONTACT West Humpmaster EQUIPPED WITH SIGN Both Ends of RCZ SPECIAL CONDITIONS None PULL BACK STOP PROTECTION (PSP) Equipped

HIGH SIDE LEAD

LOCATION West End of West Departure Yard LIMITS 75’ west of Yard Access Crossing on High

Side Lead to a point 285’ west of the High Side/Cabbage Patch Lead divide switch

CONTACT West Humpmaster EQUIPPED WITH SIGN Both Ends of RCZ SPECIAL CONDITIONS None PULL BACK STOP PROTECTION (PSP) Equipped

RCL Zone Instructions:

• Only remote control crews may activate a remote-control zone (RCZ). • RCZ’s are equipped with signs that lie between the rails while the zone is deactivated. • After activating a zone equipped with a sign, the remote-control crew must put the

sign up. • Non-Remote Control crews must advise the Humpmaster if they encounter a sign in

their route, and must not pass the sign until the zone has been deactivated.


Operating Characteristics (Clearing Yard):

LOCATION EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE METHOD OF OPERATION CLEARING YARD TRACKS AS DESIGNATED GCOR 6.28 applies

DIESEL SHOP TRACKS DIESEL SHOP FOREMAN GCOR 6.28 applies, 5 MPH CAR SHOP TRACKS MECHANICAL FOREMAN GCOR 6.28 applies, 5 MPH

SOUTH THOROUGHFARE EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies NORTH THOROUGHFARE (OUTSIDE SHOP LIMITS)

WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies

NORTH THOROUGHFARE (WITHIN SHOP LIMITS)

DIESEL SHOP FOREMAN GCOR 6.28 applies, 10MPH

NORTH CLEARING INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT


SOUTH CLEARING INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies

Operating Characteristics (East Receiving Yard):

LOCATION EMPLOYEE IN METHOD OF OPERATION CHARGE

1-2 LEAD EAST RECEIVING WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies 1-23 EAST RECEIVING WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies

WATER PLUG LEAD WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies 68TH STREET WYE WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies 67TH STREET WYE WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies

NORTH THOROUGHFARE (East Shop Limits to Cicero Ave)


CLEARING DISTRICT YARD WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies

Operating Characteristics (West Receiving Yard):

LOCATION EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE METHOD OF

OPERATION

1-15 WEST RECEIVING EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 16 WEST RECEIVING (West of XO) WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28

BACK LEAD EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 LADDER LEAD EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28

1-5 WEST APPROACH EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 SOUTH THOROUGHFARE (West Sub to Central Ave)

EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28

Hump Subway to Diesel Shop Switch EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 applies, Maximum Height 17’1”


Operating Characteristics (East Departure Yard):

LOCATION EMPLOYEE IN METHOD OF OPERATION

CHARGE

3-8 LEADS EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 23-47 EAST DEPARTURE EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28

SOUTH THOROUGHFARE (Central to Cicero) EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 SOUTH CLEARING INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT EAST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28

MARTIN YARD CSXI YARDMASTER CSXT Rule 502 applies

Operating Characteristics (West Departure Yard):

LOCATION EMPLOYEE IN METHOD OF OPERATION

CHARGE

17-37 WEST DEPARTURE WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 NORTH THOROUGHFARE WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28

HIGH SIDE LEAD (West Departure to 65TH St) WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 CABBAGE PATCH LEAD WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28

1 / 2 MAINS (West of Shop Limits) WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28 NORTH CLEARING INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28

PRAIRIE YARD WEST HUMPMASTER GCOR 6.28

Humpmasters and Radio Communication:

LOCATION TERRITORY RADIO

CHANNEL PHONE NUMBER

WEST HUMPMASTER WEST DEPARTURE YARD WEST CLASSIFICATION

YARD EAST RECEIVING YARD

NORTH CLEARING ID

018-018 (708) 496-4130

EAST HUMPMASTER

EAST DEPARTURE YARD EAST CLASSIFICATION

YARD WEST RECEIVING YARD

SOUTH CLEARING ID

089-089 (708) 496-4128

DIESEL SHOP DIESEL SHOP LIMITS 079-079 (708) 496-4067

Clearing Yard Special Instructions:

YARD TEST PLANT – AIR IN DEPARTURE YARDS

Cars worked by Mechanical Department forces will be left with air coupled and cut-in. Air will be coupled to the end which will be used as the head end of the train. Crews pulling outbound trains will tie on to tracks and turn both angle cocks prior to uncoupling hoses.

Do not allow the train to go into EMERGENCY.

Yard air hoses, after being disconnected, must not be left where they can cause a stumbling hazard.


CLASS 1 AIR BRAKE TEST

Crews completing a Class I Air Brake Test are to confirm the rear car number with the employee at the rear of the train. Immediately contact the Humpmaster if the number does not match the train list. Written notification of a Class I Air Brake Test will be provided on the Conductor’s Train List.

If not noted on the list, written notification of a Class 1 Air Brake Test will be left in the knuckle of the lead car on each track.

TRACKS DOUBLING VERIFICATION SHEET

All crews doubling trains out of Departure Yard tracks will be provided a Train Doubling Verification Sheet.

Crews must confirm the car number matches the car number of the head car on each track. In the event of a discrepancy, contact the Humpmaster immediately.

SWITCHES

Where switches are equipped with locking pins or hasps, they must be used. Report missing pins or hasps to the Humpmaster. GCOR 8.8 applies.

Switch Locks are in use at the following locations:

EAST DEPARTURE YARD

• 3 LEAD to 4 LEAD CROSSOVER • 35 CROSSOVER • 40 CROSSOVER • 35 EAST DEPARTURE to LOW SIDE LADDER LEAD • 34 EAST DEPARTURE to 34 POCKET

WEST RECEIVING YARD

• 16 WEST RECEIVING to 15 WEST RECEIVING CROSSOVER

Crossover switches on the hump approaches and the South Thoroughfare must be restored to normal position after use.

SOUTH THOROUGHFARE

• SOUTH THOROUGHFARE to East End CSXI Bedford Park Intermodal Facility

Crossover switches must be restored to normal position for South Thoroughfare after use.


BRC System Special Instructions

BRC CORA UPDATE 2017-003 – PAGE 66


BRC Speed Signals

BRC Speed Signals are in effect on all main tracks and at all interlockings.

Where speed signals and timetable turnout speeds do not correspond, the lower speed is in effect.

Signal Speed Maximum Authorized Speed

SLOW 15

MEDIUM 20

LIMITED 25


Close Clearances Employees are cautioned about close clearances as noted below:

Kenton Line:

• Bridge girders between CRAGIN and LLEMOYNE on all tracks • Employees must not ride cars within Commercial Avenue Yard unless the adjacent track is

clear

South Chicago District Industrial Lead:

• Fence adjacent to east side of Fence Track between ROCK ISLAND JUNCTION and SOUTH CHICAGO

Clearing Yard

• Ladder Lead at west end of West Receiving Yard • M/W ballast loading adjacent to Water Plug Lead in East Receiving Yard • Close clearances, when riding equipment, on east end of East Receiving Yard

Vertical Clearances

Subdivision Location Maximum Notes Height

KENTON LINE ALL LOCATIONS 20’ 02” N/A 59TH STREET ALL LOCATIONS 20’ 02” N/A ARGO LEAD UNDER CSXT

(IHB) 15’10” N/A

ARGO LEAD ARCHER 15’10” N/A KENTON LINE 46TH AVENUE 18’ 00” CONNECTION TO CSXT

ALTENHEIM SUBDIVISION KENTON LINE EJ&E LEAD,

ROCK ISLAND JUNCTION

18’ 00” OUT OF SERVICE

CLEARING YARD HUMP SUBWAY 17’01” N/A


END OF BRC SECTION

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