beverlyhelper Wrote:
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> I'd like anyone's insight into the difference
> between general orders, circulars, instructions,
> and notices. The GCOR says:
>
> 1.3.2 General Orders
>
> General orders:
> Are numbered consecutively.
> Are issued and canceled by the designated
> manager.
> Contain only information and instructions related
> to rules or operating practices.
> Replace any rule, special instruction, or
> regulation that conflicts with the general order.
> Before beginning each day's work or trip,
> trainmen, enginemen, and any others whose duties
> require, must review general orders that apply to
> the territory they will work on.
>
> 1.3.3 Circulars, Instructions, and Notices
>
> Circulars, instructions, notices, and other
> information are issued and canceled by the
> designated manager. Before beginning each day's
> work or trip, trainmen, enginemen, and any others
> whose duties require, must review those that apply
> to the territory they will work on.
>
> We got into a substantial discussion today on the
> tourist line I work for as to what is the
> appropriate form to issue information in. If a
> car is taken out of service for a day or two, is
> that a notice, a circular or an instruction? If
> there is a temporary obstacle along the ROW that
> means bad footing for anyone getting off a train,
> is that an instruction or a notice?
>
> Would appreciate any help in sorting this out.


Quite simply, as the GCOR 1.3.2 says, "Contain only information and instructions related to rules or operating practices" or "Replace any rule, special instruction, or regulation that conflicts with the general order."

Although I work for the "other" road, the General Orders issued by Union Pacific can better illustrate this. Here is a portion of the current General Order for the Fresno Subdivsion:

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UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY

-----------------------------------------DOCUMENT TEXT-----------------------------------------
ROSEVILLE AREA TIMETABLE NO. 5
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 24, 2009
*** FRESNO SUBDIVISION GENERAL ORDER NO. 19 ***
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------PURPOSE:
SI-00/SI-10: Effective 1000 on September 22 2011, changes to station
numbers.

Subdivision instructions not modified by this General Order remain in
effect.

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EFFECTIVE: 1729, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
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CANCELLATIONS:
This order cancels all previous orders for the FRESNO Subdivision.

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SI-00 - STATION MILES
Effective 1000 on September 22, 2011, change station numbers at the
following locations to read:
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Station Name | New Station Number
EL PINAL | JQ399
MARKET | JQ398
BNSF CROSSING | JQ397

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Change siding length at Delfar to read 7109 feet.

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Change milepost reference for CP RV091 and CP RV092 to 38.6.
Change siding length at Saco to read 8750 feet.

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SI-01 - MAIN TRACK AUTHORITY
Effective 1200 on February 20, 2010, change Main Track Authority to
read:
CTC between:
MP 38.9 and MP 199.3;
MP 209.1 and MP 310.8.
ABS Rule 9.14 / 9.15 between:
MP 199.3 and MP 209.1.

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SI-03 - OTHER SPEED RESTRICTIONS
Change part 1 to read:
1. Thru Sidings & Turnouts
Siding Tomspur.......................... 40
Sidings Acampo, Lodi, Arena,
Chowchilla, Saco, Earlimart, Delfar,
Famoso.................................. 25
Sidings North Modesto, South Modesto.... 10

Add to part 3:
Connection track between:
CP SP088 and CP F990 (Oakland Sub.)..... 20

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SI-04 - MAIN TRACK DESIGNATIONS
Change entire cell to read:
Two main tracks between:
MP 38.9 and MP 43.0;
MP 52.1 and MP 55.0;
MP 59.5 and MP 62.2;
MP 80.0 and MP 92.9;
MP 197.2 and MP 199.3.

Double Track between:
MP 199.3 and MP 209.1.
Within these limits, track No. 1 is signaled for movement southward
and track No. 2 is signaled for movement northward.

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SI-06 - RCL OPERATIONS
Change Zone 1 information at Fresno to read:
Zone 1: North end: Beginning at the clearance point of tracks 11 and
10 on the "B lead"; tracks 6 and 5 on the "A lead"; and track 12 on
the "111 lead"; extending northward to the clearance point of the "111
lead" and "PFE lead".

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SI-07 - ITEM 13 TRAIN DEFECT DETECTORS
Effective 1200 on February 20, 2010, add the following % detectors:
% 86.0
% 89.3

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SI-08 - RULES ITEMS
Effective 0001 on September 23, 2009:
Rule 5.8.2 (7): Item 9 of the System Special Instructions applies at:
MP 78.33 (Morada Lane).

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SI-10 - BUSINESS TRACKS
Effective 1000 on September 22, 2011, change station numbers at the
following locations to read:
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Station Name | New Station Number
FRENCH CAMP | JQ396
MANTECA | JQ395

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SI-11 - INDUSTRIAL LEADS
Delete that part reading for information on Oakdale Industrial Lead:
When signals governing movement over (X) display STOP indication after
approach circuit is occupied, a member of crew must contact Train
Dispatcher for permission to operate push-button time release.
Approach circuit to re-clear westward interlocking signal is located
2,000 ft. in advance of signal. Cars or engines must not be left
standing in this 2,000 ft. approach circuit.

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SI-14 - MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS
Add to list of exceptions regarding 6 axle units:
JQ211 Delfar

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SI-15 - ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Dual control switches have replaced hand throw switches off siding
Delfar, into Rail-ex track at both ends. Power derails installed
within CP SP282 and CP SP284 protecting Delfar Siding from Rail-ex
track.

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The connection switch and signal at CP SP088 have been changed.
Northward trains will observe a Green over Red aspect when lined for
the Fresno Subdivision, and Southward trains will observe a Red over
Green Aspect when taking the diverging route onto the Oakland
Subdivision.

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SI-RD - RADIO DISPLAY
Change radio display information to read:

Elvas to Need (SP060) - 051-051 (*73)
Need (SP060) to North Goshen - 096-096 (*56)
North Goshen to North Bakersfield - 014-014 (*54)
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SIGNATURE: Ray J. Perry
SIGNATURE TITLE: Superintendent
****************************************************************************************

Here is a section of the latest bulletin for the Roseville Hub pertaining to footing. Note the difference in the type instruction given - nothing amending or otherwise changing a GCOR rule. Just a notice to specific hazards and other pertinent information to the affected subdivision:

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UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
ROSEVILLE Superintendent Bulletin No. - 129

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------PURPOSE:
CATEGORY 6 - FOOTING, TRACK, DERAILS
AMENDED: 9/20/11 Multiple Subs
(See % for additions/changes)

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EFFECTIVE DATE: 0001, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
CANCELLATION DATE: 2359, DECEMBER 31, 2011
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CANCELLATIONS:
126

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SECTION: A
AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Contractors Working Warm Springs Sub and Bad
Footing Conditions
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Between MP 9.7 to MP 15.75 on the Milpitas Industrial Lead,
contractors are working near the tracks between the hours of
0700 to 1630 Monday through Friday.

All Trains must contact flagmen before entering the limits.
Bad footing conditions in this area.

Between MP 5.35 to MP 10 on the Warm Springs Sub, contractors
are working near the tracks between the hours of 0700 to 1630
Monday through Friday.

All Trains must contact flagmen before entering the limits.
Bad footing conditions in this area.

____________________________________________________________________

SECTION: B
AMENDED: 6/27/11
SUBJECT: Stumbling Hazards, Handrails Missing, New Derails,
Tracks/Crossings/Detectors/Signals out of Service
and Other General Conditions on the Subdivisio
Listed.

** NEW ADDITIONS will be identified by the % sign.*


-------------------------------------------------------------------
Please use caution in the following areas which may contain
hazardous conditions.


=================================
Fresno Subdivision (0938)
=================================

3/24/09 - At MP 33.9, Switch #778 on Tidewater Industrial Lead
spiked and taken out of service.

8/15/09 - At MP 77 Tri Valley Growers switch is out of
service, lined and spiked Main to Main.

8/15/09 - At MP 82.26, the Coca Cola Switch Main 2 is out
of service lined and spiked for Main 2 movement only.

10/30/09 - Derails installed on North Siding at Modesto.When
cars are occupying, derails must be left in the derailing
position. When all cars are pulled out, leave the derails on
the North and South ends in the NON-derailing position.

11/4/09 - Derails installed on business track at East Modesto
at MP 32.74 and the Tidewater Industrial Lead at MP 32.75.
Derails must be left in the derailing position at all times.

12/15/09 - Obstructed walkway on the Fresno Subdivision
between MP 169.0 and MP 169.28 due to rail laid along side of
track for upcoming 2010 project.

4/6/10 - Between MP 184.5 to MP 185.0 rail on East side of
track causing uneven footing conditions.

8/26/10 - At MP 35.24, Tidewater Industrial Lead, uneven
footing and the automatic crossing device has been disabled.

8/26/10 - At MP 112.71, electric lock into Drill track is out
of service.

8/26/10 - At MP 113.6, switch is out of service.

9/7/10 - Between MP 204.2 to MP 204.3, walkway and handrail on
bridge out of service.

10/5/10 - Madera Industrial Branch, off MP 185, poor footing
conditions left by the contract week cutting crew adjacent all
industry tracks.

1/10/11 - At MP 112.71 the hand throw switch is out of
service.

4/19/11 - Between MP 167 and MP 197 uneven footing hazards
exist in spot locations due to ballast train dumps for
surfacing gang project.

4/26/11 (Revised 7/26/11) - At MP 104.10 hazard due to
walkways and handrails out of service on the East side of
Bridge.

4/29/11 - Between MP 87.0 to MP 88.0 on Track 114 in the
Stockton Yard, footing hazard due to OTM and uneven walkways.

5/16/11 - Between MP 292.12 to MP 292.20 handrail is out of
service on the Main Track

6/8/11 - Between MP 59.0 and MP59.25 footing hazard due to OTM
and bridge work.

6/22/11 - At Control Point SP215 North Goble there is a hazard
due to uneven footing conditions. There is an open trench and
uneven footing as a result of Signal PTC work at the control
point.

% 9/20/11 - At MP 235.27 hazard due to missing hand rail.

% 9/20/11 - At MP 239 footing hazard due to uneven footing -
siding only.

% 9/20/11 - At MP 235.37 hazard due to catwalk on the northwest
side out of service until further notice.

- - -

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Ray J. Perry ______________
Superintendent
********************************************************************************************


Hope this helps.

FS


The Pumpkin Orange RuleRoad that I work for runs on Theory “X”

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