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GCOR 8.3

BNSF B is clearing in the siding at Dora per track warrant instruction. The crew does not have a box 13 checked on their warrant authorizing them to leave the switch in reverse position. Is it permissible to leave the main track switch open at the west end of Dora for BNSF A to restore?

  1. Yes, provided that the crew of the BNSF B has verified that the switch at the west end Dora is properly lined for their route in the siding.
  2. No, the crew of the BNSF B is responsible for restoring the main track switch at the west end Dora.
  3. Yes, provided that the crews of both trains have established communication and agree that the BNSF A will stop and restore the switch at west end Dora to normal position.
  4. No. However, if the crew of the BNSF B reports to the train dispatcher that the switch at the west end Dora is going to be left in reverse position, the dispatcher can then instruct the BNSF A to stop and restore it to normal position.
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GCOR 8.3


Answer: Yes, provided that the crews of both trains have established communication and agree that the BNSF A will stop and restore the switch at west end Dora to normal position.
Feedback:
The train crews meeting and passing must first establish communication. The crews must have an understanding that the train on the main track will be able to stop and restore the main track switch to normal position. The normal position for main track switches is lined for the main, so without communication, the other trains would not be expecting that switch to be lined for the siding.