GCOR set 1

GCOR 1.1.1: Required course of action when in doubt or uncertainty

Take the safe course.

GCOR 1.1.3: Conditions and events that must be reported promptly

Accidents, injuries, defects, and unusual unsafe conditions.

GCOR 1.1.4: Policy regarding the use of defective tools

Prohibited; report defects and do not use until repaired or deemed safe.

GCOR 1.3.2: Required crew review prior to beginning a trip

Applicable general orders for their territory.

GCOR 1.4.1: Definition and purpose of a Good Faith Challenge

A challenge to a directive believed to violate specified operating rules.

GCOR 1.5: Rule governing alcoholic beverages on duty or on company property

Use or possession on duty or company property is strictly prohibited.

GCOR 1.6.1: Reporting deadline for a qualifying driving conviction

Within $48\,\text{hours}$ of notification.

GCOR 1.6.2: Reporting deadline for a felony conviction

Within $48\,\text{hours}$ after notice of conviction.

GCOR 1.10: Policy regarding playing games while on duty

Strictly prohibited.

GCOR 1.11.1: Maximum permitted duration for a train-crew nap

$45\,\text{minutes}$, including time needed to fall asleep (subject to applicable conditions).

GCOR 1.17: Action required if called for duty prior to the expiration of legal rest

Notify the caller before accepting the call.

GCOR 1.20: General rule regarding expectations of train movement

Expect movement at any time, on any track, in either direction.

GCOR 1.32: Minimum required stop time for overheated wheels

Stop and hold at least $10\,\text{minutes}$ to equalize heat.

GCOR 1.34: Maximum operating speed when moving cars with excessive wheel flat spots

No faster than $10\,\text{MPH}$; set out at the first available point.

GCOR 1.39: Speed indicator tolerance when operating between $10$ and $30\,\text{MPH}$

Within $\pm 3\,\text{MPH}$.

GCOR 1.39: Speed indicator tolerance when operating above $30\,\text{MPH}$

Within $\pm 5\,\text{MPH}$.

GCOR 1.46: Mandatory retention period for yardmaster transfer records

$30\,\text{days}$.

GCOR 1.47: Required timing and distance to remind the engineer of restrictions

After the last station, at least $2\,\text{miles}$ before the restriction.

GCOR 1.47: Procedure when crew members disagree on a signal indication

Treat the signal as displaying the most restrictive indication observed.

GCOR 1.48: Maximum allowable error for an operating clock or watch

No more than $30\,\text{seconds}$ from correct time.

GCOR 2.1: Required actions before transmitting on the radio

Listen to ensure the channel is clear and provide required identification.

GCOR 2.2: Required components to identify a mobile radio unit

Railroad name or initials and train or engine identification.

GCOR 2.3: Requirement for receiving a safety-related radio message

Repeat it to the sender unless a stated exception applies.

GCOR 2.4: Meaning of the operating radio term OVER

A response is expected.

GCOR 2.4: Meaning of the operating radio term OUT

Transmission is complete; no response expected.

GCOR 2.6: Procedure when a received radio message is unclear or incomplete

Do not act on it; treat it as not sent and take the safe course.

GCOR 2.8: Requirement for acknowledging a radio call

Immediately, unless acknowledgment would interfere with safety.