Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
IHB CORA Guide Revision No. 2
Date: October 7, 2012
All IHB CORA Guide Revisions before November 1, 2011 are included in the CORA Guide.
This Revision cancels all previous IHB CORA Guide Revisions.
Purpose of Revision: Revise various IHB section pages.
The following changes are made to the IHB CORA Guide Section
Page IHB-2
Item E. NOTE: CP Norpaul changed to read CP384.
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NORAC Rule 19 - Signals and instruction - Added
Engine whistle or horn signal must be sounded as
follows:
(a) Sound: —
Indication: Crew members apply brakes.
(b) Sound: — — o —
Indication:
1. When approaching a public highway-rail
crossing at grade and at a whistle sign displaying
“W,” “W/MX,” or other specified aspect, with the
engine in front, start whistle signal at least 15
seconds but not more than 20 seconds before
occupying the crossing. The signal must be
prolonged or repeated until the engine occupies the
crossing. For multiple crossings, the signal must be
prolonged or repeated until the last crossing is
occupied.
For trains and engines exceeding 60 MPH, the
whistle signal must not be started more than ¼ mile
in advance of the public grade crossing, even if the
advance warning provided by the locomotive horn
will be less than 15 seconds in duration.
When a train or engine is stopped at a location such
that it will take less than 15 seconds for the
movement to occupy a public grade crossing, the
whistle signal may be sounded for less than 15
seconds provided:
(a) The public grade crossing is equipped with
automatic flashing lights and gates and the gates
are fully lowered;
or
(b) There are no conflicting highway movements
approaching the public grade crossing.
EXCEPTION: This warning must not be sounded at
a whistle sign indicating “W/R” or in areas otherwise
designated as Quiet Zones, except in an emergency.
2. Approaching and passing standing trains.
(c) Sound: Succession of sounds
Indication: Use as an alarm when persons or livestock
are on the track at other than highway crossings at
grade. In addition, use to warn railroad employees when
an emergency exists, such as a derailment. When crews
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on other trains hear this signal, they must stop until it is
safe to proceed.
(d) Sound: — o
Indication: Approaching men or equipment on or near
the track, regardless of any whistle prohibitions. After this
initial warning, sound two short whistle signals
intermittently until the head end of train has passed the
men or equipment.
(e) Sound: o o o
Indication:
1. When stopped, back up.
2. Acknowledgement of hand signal to back up.
(f) Sound: o o
Indication:
1. Acknowledgement of a Stop Signal other than a fixed
signal.
2. Acknowledgement of any other signal not otherwise
provided for.
(g) Sound: o o o o
Indication: Call for signals.
The following actions must be taken when the horn or
whistle on the lead engine or unit fails en route:
1. Notify the Dispatcher as soon as possible.
2. Ring the bell continuously, if equipped.
3. Stop before each public highway crossing at grade
and provide on-ground warning until the crossing is
occupied, unless:
a. Automatic crossing warning devices are
functioning properly,
or
b. No traffic is approaching or stopped at a crossing
not equipped with automatic crossing warning
devices.
4. Reduce speed to not exceeding 30 MPH while
approaching locations where employees are known to be
working.
5. Reduce speed at other locations where warranted by
the prevailing conditions.
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NORAC Rule 135 d. - Movements within Working
Limits – Addition
The employee in charge will use the following format
when giving verbal permission to enter the working limits:
“(Train identification or engine number) has permission
to enter the working limits (specified direction) at (station
or MP location) (specifying the track in multiple track
territory)”.
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500-2. Signals Governing Movement Over HandOperated Switches - Addition
Movements must contact the train dispatcher for
permission to enter Main Track or Controlled Siding
Track at the locations in the table below. Upon receiving
permission to enter the track, a crew member will
reverse the switch.
After the switch is reversed, the signal should change
from Stop to Restricting or Slow Approach. The
movement then will proceed on signal indication. If, after
the switch is reversed, the signal does not change to
Restricting or Slow Approach, the crew member must
remain at the switch location for five (5) minutes. After
the five (5) minutes have elapsed, if the signal still does
not display a Restricting or Slow Approach, movement
may proceed at restricted speed. Train dispatcher must
immediately be so advised. If a train is seen or heard
approaching before the five (5) minutes has elapsed,
switch must be immediately secured in normal position
and the train dispatcher so advised.
EXCEPTION: When the track to be entered is occupied
by a portion of the movement using the switch, the
movement may re-enter the track without receiving
permission from the train dispatcher and the five (5)
minute waiting period as described above shall not apply.
NORAC Instruction 135-1. Stopping With-in the
Working Limits – Addition
When the employee-in-charge (EIC) gives permission to
a train to enter the working limits, the EIC may require
the train to stop at a designated location within the limits
by stating “(Train) must stop at (location) for additional
instructions.” If a train stops with-in the working limits for
reasons other than directed by the employee-in-charge,
the train must not move until:
1. the conductor or engineer notifies the employee-incharge: where the train is and why the train has stopped,
And
2. permission to move is received from the EIC.
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NORAC Rule 138 e. Title – Change
NORAC Rule 138 e. title is changed to read “Trains
Operated From other Than The Leading End at a
Highway Crossing.”
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NORAC Operating Rule 401 a. – Addition
401. Operating In Non-Signaled DCS Territory
a. Maximum Authorized Speed Passenger trains
must not exceed 59 MPH and freight trains must not
exceed 49 MPH, unless otherwise restricted.
500-2 Table
Switch
Back Lead Switch
(MP 12.20)
East Leg Old Round House (MP 12.20)
West Leg Old Round House (MP 12.61)
West Pass LaGrange
(MP 31.70)
Perlow Steel
(MP 33.15)
Joe Lowe Lead
(MP38.18)
Track
Dispatcher
No.2
IHB West
No.1
IHB West
No.1
IHB West
No.1
IHB West
Controlled Siding IHB West
No.1
IHB West
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Approach Limited Signal – NORAC Rule 281b – Added
281b
Yellow
Yellow
Green
Green
Red
APPROACH
LIMITED
Proceed approaching the next signal at
Limited Speed.
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Restricting Signal – NORAC Rule 290 Aspect – Added
Red
290
Lunar White
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RESTRICTING
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CHANGES TO MAP PAGES
Pages IHB-24 through 58
All AAR Radio Channels will begin with the number “0.”
Page IHB-43 - Reprinted
Page reprinted due to physical characteristic changes.
Page IHB-24
PASSING TRACK HAND-OPERATED SWITCH ON
NO.4 TRACK – Instruction Changed
NORAC Rule 104.b. applies to this switch. Lite engines
and track cars must reline switches to normal position
after use. When switch is left in reverse position, the
dispatcher must be notified and Blocking Device Applied
protection established for the open switch. Dispatchers
may Blocking Device Remove after notifying approaching
trains of the open switch ahead and issuing verbal
instructions as to whether to restore to the switch to
normal position or leave the switch in reverse position.
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CP Canal Northwest Wye Track speed change to 15
MPH.
New CP Canal Southwest Wye Track speed is 15 MPH.
IHB Runner Track length is shortened to 6,792 feet.
Page IHB-25 - Reprinted
Change “Osborn Jct” to CP 42.
Pages IHB-48, 49, 50, and 51 - Reprinted
Pages are reprinted due to physical characteristic and
operational changes. Replacement pages follow at the
end of this Revision.
Page IHB-26 - Reprinted
Page reprinted due to new radio controlled switch
instruction.
Page IHB-45 - Reprinted
Page reprinted changed due to physical characteristic
change at CP Canal.
Page IHB-45 – Reprinted
Page reprinted due to radio channel change.
Page IHB-52 - Reprinted
CP Norpaul is changed to CP384
Page IHB-26A – New Page
New page inserted with Gibson West End yard detail.
Page IHB-26-B – New Blank Page
Pages IHB-28, 29, 30, 31, and 32 - Reprinted
Pages are reprinted due to physical characteristic and
operational changes. Replacement pages follow at the
end of this Revision.
Page IHB-34
Change reference to CP Harvey to CP129. Speed
restriction at Seeley Avenue is cancelled. Delete Track
lengths information.
Page IHB-54 - Reprinted
Page reprinted to add Dickey Road – Activating Crossing
Warning and radio controlled switch instructions.
Page IHB-59
Change “Osborn Jct” to CP 42.
Pages IHB-27, 47, and 53 are reprinted only for the
purpose to facilitate replacement of whole pages.
Page IHB-35 - Reprinted
Page reprinted due to physical characteristic changes at
CP Harvey and installation of new signals and control
point CP 129 at MP 12.9.
Page IHB-36 – Reprinted
CP Francisco is changed to CP154.
Pages IHB-37, 38 and 39
CP Francisco is changed to CP154.
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J. Ryan
Manager Operating Rules
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Hammond, IN
219-989-4814
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MILLERS INDUSTRIAL TRACK
CSX RR
MP 0
CP
IVANHOE
(CN RR)
EAST
IHB MAINLINE
SINGLE TRACK
CLINE AVE
(OH Br. 0.47)
TRACK No. 3
PASSING TRACK
TRACK No.4
1
22 TRACK
NORTHEAST WYE
KENNEDY AVENUE
(OH Br. 2.03)
YARD
LIMITS
2
TRACK No. 2
TRACK No. 1
MAIN OFFICE
KANKAKEE LINE
CP GIBSON
(MP 2.11)
NORTHWEST WYE
161st STREET
CP 42
(MP 4.2)
(old Osborn Jct.)
TRACK No. 2
TRACK No. 1
ROUNDHOUSE
KANKAKEE LINE
RUNNING
TRACK No. 4
RUNNING TRACK No. 3
IHB MAINLINE
SINGLE TRACK
CP
HOUSE
SHELL LEAD
MC CONN RUNNING TRACK
CP 28
(MP 2.88)
( old CP MC CONN.)
3 4
20 22
21 23
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IHB MAIN LINE
CP GIBSON TO HOHMAN
DISPATCHER: IHB EAST
RADIO CHANNEL: 025-025
MAXIMUM SPEED AT/BETWEEN:
CP Gibson and Hohman .........................………………
Hohman …………………………………………………….
Hohman and CP Calumet Park ........................……….
MC Connection Track between CP 28 &
CP House Restricted Speed not exceeding
No.3 Running Track between Hohman &
CP Calumet Park Restricted Speed not exceeding
No.4 Running Track between Hohman &
CP Calumet Park Restricted Speed not exceeding
MPH
40
30
30
SIGNAL RULE
261
261
10
20
20
TRACK LENGTHS BETWEEN:
No.3 Track between CP Gibson and Howard Avenue
Nos.3 and 4 Tracks between Hohman and CP Calumet Park
FEET
7,950
7,450
MOVEMENT ON RUNNING TRACKS AND OTHER TRACKS NOT GOVERNED BY ABS OR INTERLOCKING
RULES
No.3 Running between CP Gibson and CP House Controlled by IHB East Dispatcher.
No.4 Running between Osborn Jct. and CP House Controlled by IHB East Dispatcher.
MC Connection Track between CP House and CP 28 controlled by IHB East Dispatcher.
No.3 Runner between CP House and Hohman controlled by Gibson Yardmaster.
Nos. 3 & 4 Running between Hohman and CP Calumet Park controlled by IHB East Dispatcher.
4 Lead between Columbia Ave. and Hohman controlled by Gibson Yardmaster.
Notes:
1. Eastward trains on Nos. 3 and 4 track must contact the Gibson Yardmaster for instructions before passing
Sohl Avenue.
2. Westward trains making through movement, CP House to Hohman through Gibson yard must
contact the Gibson Yardmaster for instructions to proceed past Columbia Avenue.
3. In absence of the Gibson yardmaster, train crews will contact the Michigan Avenue yardmaster on AAR
25 25 for instructions concerning movements within Gibson yard.
GIBSON YARD – RADIO CONTROLLED SWITCHES
Switches in the table below are controlled by pushing the codes indicated in the table on the DTMF keypad while
using AAR Channel 095. The switches will respond by stating which track the switch(es) is/(are) lined for. If
switch fails, it will say “Failure – check your line up.” In case of switch failure, switch may be operated by hand
operated hydraulic pump.
Switch/
Crossover
7 Lead Switch
21 Crossover
22 Crossover
25 Switch
40 Switch
east end
41 Switch
east end
42 Switch
east end
Connecting
7 Lead
4 Runner
Track 21
Track 22
Track 22
Track 23
Track 24
Track 25
Track 20
New Connection
Track 21
New Connection
Track 22
Track 23
DTMF
Code
Note
Switch/
Crossover
Connecting
DTMF
Code
Note
# 30
# 21
1
# 22
1
# 25
# 40
# 41
# 42
Note 1: Trains must stop outside of the designated clearance points before attempting to operate the crossover.
Signs identifying the yellow clearance points are displayed.
(Blank boxes provided for future use.)
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RUNNING TRACK No. 3
RUNNING TRACK No. 4
ROUND
HOUSE
LEAD
EAST
SHELL
LEAD
CP HOUSE
MC CONN
RUNNING
TRACK
(old CP ROUND HOUSE LEAD)
INDIANAPOLIS
BOULEVARD
(OH Br. 3.05)
CP 28
(MP 2.88)
( old CP MC CONNECTION)
INDIANAPOLIS
BOULEVARD
4 6 8
5 7 9
3R 1 3
10
2
11
12 15
20
13 16
21
14
22
17
23
18
19
3
(OH Br. 3.05)
IHB MAINLINE
SINGLE TRACK
15
14
10
13
23
22
79
12
6 8 11
No. 3 RUNNER
3
2
1
19
5
17
20
21
18
16
4
YARD OFFICE
4
COLUMBIA
AVENUE
(OH Br. 4.13)
SIGNAL No. 263
CALUMET
AVENUE
5
(OH Br. 4.66)
SOHL AVENUE
(MP 4.94)
HOHMAN
(MP 5.30)
.B.
RW
R
.
NS
E.B
RR
S
N
HOHMAN AVENUE
(OH Br. 5.30)
CSX RR
TO CP CALUMET PARK
CP
STATELINE
RUNNING TRACK No. 3
INDIANA
ILLINOIS
S TAT E L I N E R OA D
(MP 5.60)
RUNNING TRACK No. 4
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IHB MAIN LINE
CP CALUMET PARK TO CP 113
DISPATCHER: IHB EAST
RADIO CHANNEL: 025-025
MAXIMUM SPEED AT/BETWEEN:
CP Calumet Park and CP Dolton No. 1 and No. 2
Tracks
MPH
30
SIGNAL RULE
261
TRACK LENGTHS BETWEEN:
Tracks No. 1 and No. 2 CP Calumet Park and Paxton Avenue
Tracks No. 1 and No. 2 Paxton Avenue. and Cottage Grove
Tracks No. 1 and No. 2 Cottage Grove and Lincoln Avenue
FEET
4,370
7,900
3,190
PAXTON AVENUE
Westward trains in excess of 8,246 feet receiving an approach indication on Signal 81W or 82W, must contact
IHB East Dispatcher for instructions before proceeding beyond Paxton Avenue. Eastward trains in excess of
5,095 feet receiving an approach indication on Signal 81E or 82E must contact IHB East Dispatcher for
instructions before proceeding beyond Paxton Avenue. Trains must not block Paxton Avenue.
ENGINE WHISTLE OR HORN SIGNALS
INDIANA AVENUE HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING
NORAC Rule 19(b): 2 longs, 1 short, & 1 long must be sounded for this crossing.
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IHB MAIN LINE
CP DOLTON TO CP 113
DISPATCHER: IHB EAST
RADIO CHANNEL: 025-025
MAXIMUM SPEED AT/BETWEEN:
CP Dolton …………………………………………….……
CP Dolton and CP 113 No. 1 and No. 2 Tracks ............
CP 113 Nos. 2 and 5 Leads: not exceeding 10 MPH
MPH
15
25
SIGNAL RULE
261
ENGINE WHISTLE OR HORN SIGNALS
INDIANA AVENUE HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING
NORAC Rule 19(b): 2 longs, 1 short, & 1 long must be sounded for this crossing.
CP 107 is controlled by the IHB East Dispatcher.
CP 113 is controlled by the IHB East Dispatcher.
CLOSE CLEARANCE
School Street and CN overhead bridges-All Tracks
All employees are prohibited from riding on the side of moving equipment in the vicinity of School Street and
CN overhead bridges between MP 11.3 and 11.5.
North Yard Tracks 7, 8, and 9
All employees are prohibited from riding on the side of moving equipment in the North Yard on tracks 7, 8,
and 9 between Halstead Street and Stewart Avenue.
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IHB MAIN LINE
CP 113 TO CP HARVEY
DISPATCHER: IHB EAST
MAXIMUM SPEED AT/BETWEEN:
CP 113 and CP Harvey No.1 and No.2 Tracks ............
Old Blue Island Round House – Wying 6 axel engines
MPH
25
2
RADIO CHANNEL: 058-058
SIGNAL RULE
261
TRACK LENGTHS BETWEEN:
No. 1 Track CP113 and River Bridge
No. 2 Track CP113 and River Bridge
FEET
BLUE ISLAND YARD
5 and 9 Leads
Trains and engines must obtain permission from the Blue Island East Yardmaster to operate on No. 5 and
No. 9 leads between CP 107 and Blue Island east yard.
CLOSE CLEARANCE - North Yard Tracks 7, 8, and 9
All employees are prohibited from riding on the side of moving equipment in the North Yard on tracks 7, 8,
and 9 between Halstead Street and Stewart Avenue.
OLD ROUND HOUSE AND BACK LEAD SWITCHES - PERMISSION TO OCCUPY MAIN TRACKS
When verbal permission is given to occupy No.1 and No.2 Tracks at the above switches, the following will apply.
500-2. Signals Governing Movement Over Hand- Operated Switches
Movements must contact the train dispatcher for permission to enter Main Track. Upon receiving permission to
enter the track, a crew member will reverse the switch.
After the switch is reversed, the signal should change from Stop to Restricting or Slow Approach. The movement
then will proceed on signal indication. If, after the switch is reversed, the signal does not change to Restricting or
Slow Approach, the crew member must remain at the switch location for five (5) minutes. After the five (5)
minutes have elapsed, if the signal still does not display a Restricting or Slow Approach, movement may proceed
at restricted speed. Train dispatcher must immediately be so advised. If a train is seen or heard approaching
before the five (5) minutes has elapsed, switch must be immediately secured in normal position and the train
dispatcher so advised.
EXCEPTION: When the track to be entered is occupied by a portion of the movement using the switch, the
movement may re-enter the track without receiving permission from the train dispatcher and the five (5) minute
waiting period as described above shall not apply.
THORNTON ROAD
Westward trains receiving an approach signal, Restricting, or Stop and Proceed at Signal 1291 or CP 129 must
not activate highway crossing warning device for Thornton Road MP 13.12 without first contacting the IHB West
Dispatcher.
BLUE ISLAND HUMP OPERATIONS DOWN – POSITION OF DERAILS AND SWITCHES
Whenever hump operations are shut down, derails with M of W banners and switches will be secured at the
following locations:
Switch/Derail Location:
40 Lead / Ice House
North Lead / North Pocket
Hump Crest
Derail On:
40 Lead
North Pocket
Hump Crest
Switch lined Toward:
Ice House
North Lead
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IHB MAIN LINE
B I JCT. TO CP 154
DISPATCHER: IHB WEST
RADIO CHANNEL: 058-058
MAXIMUM SPEED AT/BETWEEN:
At B I Jct. …………………………………………………..
BI Jct. & CP 154 No. 1 and No. 2 Tracks ……..
MPH
30
40
SIGNAL RULE
261
SPEEDS AT CP 154 AND ON OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK
On tracks other than main track at CP 154, movements must not exceed 10 MPH.
Movements on the Industrial Track must not exceed 10 MPH.
Movements between the CN RR and METRA New Rock Subdivision and the IHB RR must not exceed 10 MPH on the IHB
RR until such movements fully occupy IHB Main Line No. 1 or No. 2 Track.
TRACK LENGTHS BETWEEN:
Western Avenue and Broadway
FEET
4,470
ENGINE WHISTLE OR HORN SIGNALS
BROADWAY HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING
NORAC Rule 19(b): 2 longs, 1 short, & 1 long must be sounded for this crossing.
The highway crossing warding devices are manually operated by an attendant at that location.
MAXIMUM TRAIN LENGTH BETWEEN
B I Junction and CP Argo..................................................9,000'
CP Argo and CP 341....................................................7,900'
CP 341 and Tower B-12……........................................9,000'
BI JCT INTERLOCKING AND CP 154
Controlled by Canadian National operator headquartered at BI Jct. tower.
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95th STREET
EAST
(UG Br. 22.62)
23
No. 1 TRACK
No. 2 TRACK
CP 238
87th STREET
(old CP 87th STREET)
MP 23.78
(OH Br. 23.77)
82nd STREET
24
CONTROLLED
SIDING
79th STREET
(OH Br. 24.76)
25
B&O SIDING
71st STREET
(UG Br. 25.77)
CP 258
(old CP 71st STREET)
MP 25.79
26
SOUTH BLUE ISLAND LEAD
NORTH BLUE ISLAND LEAD
TO BRC
CLEARING YARD
NORTH
PROVISO
LEAD
SOUTH
PROVISO
LEAD
ARCHER AVENUE
(UG Br. 26.79)
CP ARGO
MP 26.84
ARGO YARD
OFFICE
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IHB MAIN LINE
CP ARGO TO CP MCCOOK
DISPATCHER: IHB WEST
RADIO CHANNEL: 058-058
MAXIMUM SPEED AT/BETWEEN:
MP 26.8 and CP 309 No. 1 and No. 2 Tracks…..
Argo Industrial Track Restricted Speed not exceeding..
CP Canal Northwest Wye Track…………………………
CP Canal Southwest Wye Track
CP Canal Southeast Wye Track
MPH
25
10
15
15
10
SIGNAL RULE
261
ARGO INDUSTRIAL TRACK
Crews operating on the BRC RR must obtain verbal permission to occupy the Argo Industrial Track from the IHB West
Dispatcher before passing Narragansette.
Harlem Avenue is a Quiet Crossing.
Harlem Avenue is a City of Chicago critical route for emergency services. When trains stop on or anticipate obstructing
Harlem Avenue crossing for more than ten (10) minutes, the crew must notify the IHB West Dispatcher for notification to
the City of Chicago. Crews must then notify the Dispatcher when the train is clear of the crossing.
Argo Industrial Track – Radio Controlled Switches
Radio controlled switch machine is in service at the Inbound / Outbound switch 420 feet west of Harlem Avenue. The
switch is radio controlled by entering the Code #04 on the keypad of a radio using the IHB West Dispatcher’s channel 5858. The radio will respond with one of three messages after the switch has completed its movement:
1. “Switch 4 lined for the Inbound.”
2. “Switch 4 lined for the Outbound.”
3. “Switch 4 failed. Check lineup.”
If the switch fails to operate, it must be manually operated by using the hand pump assembly. An electronic track circuit
locks the switch when occupied. The ties at the limits of this circuit are marked with yellow paint.
BNSF CONNECTION
STATIONS
Direction from CP McCook is Westward
CP McCook
Distance from McCook
CP 134
580 feet
Controlled by BNSF Chillicothe East Dispatcher
CP Harbor
6,792 feet
Controlled by BNSF Chillicothe East Dispatcher
Note:
1. IHB Runner Track is controlled by the BNSF Chillicothe East Dispatcher. GCOR Rules and BNSF CORA
Guide instructions govern.
2. BNSF Conn. Track is controlled by the IHB West Dispatcher and NORAC Rules govern.
3. The BNSF Conn. Track lies to the north of the IHB Runner Track.
Between
CP McCook & CP 134
CP McCook & CP Harbor
RULES IN EFFECT
BNSF Conn.
Track
261
IHB Runner Track
GCOR and BNSF CORA Instructions
MAXIMUM SPEEDS – MPH
Between
CP McCook & CP 134
CP McCook & CP Harbor
BNSF Conn.
Track
25
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EAST
CP ARGO
MP 26.84
ARCHER AVENUE
(UG Br. 26.79)
INBOUND
ARGO
INDUSTRIAL
TRACK
27
NEW
YARD
OLD
YARD
OUTBOUND
DERAILS
SPLIT RAIL DERAIL
CN RR
CP CANAL
NORTHWEST
WYE TRACK
MP 27.4
(CONTROLLED BY
IHB WEST DISPATCHER)
CHICAGO SANITARY
& SHIP CANAL BRIDGE
(UG Br. 27.56)
No. 1 TRACK
PRIVATE ROAD
No. 2 TRACK
I-55
(OH Br. 27.76)
DES PLAINES RIVER
(UG Br. 27.76)
CP McCOOK
PRIVATE ROAD
IHB RUNNER TRACK
MP 28.17
BNSF CONN. TRACK
(CONTROLLED BY
IHB WEST
DISPATCHER)
BNSF RR
28
TO BNSF WILLOW SPRINGS
McCOOK INDUSTRY TRACK
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IHB MAIN LINE
CP MCCOOK TO CP 309
DISPATCHER: IHB WEST
RADIO CHANNEL: 058-058
MAXIMUM SPEED AT/BETWEEN:
MP 26.8 and CP 309 No. 1 and No. 2 Tracks…
MP 29.8 and CP 309 No. 3 Track ………………
McCook Industry Track Restricted Speed not
exceeding……….
MPH
25
20
SIGNAL RULE
261
261
20
TRACK LENGTHS BETWEEN:
McCook Industry Track CP McCook and Superior
FEET
12,457
McCOOK INDUSTRY TRACK
Rule 98 in effect on the McCook Industry Track between CP McCook and the “Begin ABS” Sign at MP 29.8.
WESTWARD MOVEMENTS AT SUPERIOR
Westward movements must obtain permission to pass Stop Signals at Superior from the IHB West Dispatcher.
MAXIMUM TRAIN LENGTH BETWEEN
B I Jct. and CP Argo.............................................................................................. 9,000'
CP Argo and CP 341.........................................................................................
7,900'
CP 341 and Tower B-12……….........................................................................
9,000'
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McCOOK INDUSTRY TRACK
EAST
JOLIET ROAD
29
(OH Br. 28.53)
No. 2 TRACK
EMD LAGRANGE
No. 1 TRACK
SIGNAL 2976
SIGNAL 2974
SIGNAL 2972
BEGIN/END
McCOOK INDUSTRY TRACK
BEGIN/END No. 3 TRACK
EAST AVENUE MP 29.87
SUPERIOR
MP 29.8
No. 3 TRACK
47th STREET MP 29.91
30
No. 1 TRACK
COSSITT AVENUE MP 30.45
No. 2 TRACK
LINCOLN AVENUE MP 30.57
A
BNSF RAILROAD
(OH Br. 30.79)
CP 309
(old CP LaGRANGE)
MP 30.91
SHAWMUT AVENUE MP 30.92
LEFT HAND
DWARF
SIGNALS
No. 3 TRACK
LaGRANGE
YARD
31
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IHB MAIN LINE
CP 309 TO CP 359
DISPATCHER: IHB WEST
RADIO CHANNEL: 058-058
MAXIMUM SPEED AT/BETWEEN:
CP 309 No. 1, No. 2, and No.3 Tracks ...................................
CP 309 and MP 32 No. 1 and No. 2 Tracks ……...............…..
MP 32 and CP 359 No. 1 and No. 2 Tracks …............…..…..
CP 309 and CP 359 No. 3 ……………………………........…..
CP 328 and CP 349 Controlled Siding ……......................…..
TRACK LENGTHS BETWEEN:
West Pass: CP 309 and Harding Ave
Tracks No. 1 and No. 2: CP 309 and Harding Ave
Controlled Siding: CP 328 and CP 349
No. 3 Track: 31st Street and CP 341
No. 3 Track: CP 341 and CP 359
MPH
30
30
40
30
30
SIGNAL RULE
261
261
261
261
FEET
3,885
2,000
10,915
7,850
7,676
NOTE: Eastward trains receiving an approach indication to or required to be held at CP 309 must pull one car
length past Salt Creek bridge and wait for indication greater than a stop signal at CP 309.
CP 359 – ALL TRAINS OPERATING TO UP RR AND UP PROVISO
Crews operating trains to UP RR at CP 359 via CP 309 will contact the UP Proviso Terminal Coordinator
after stopping and prior to being relieved between CP 309 and CP 359 and advise the following:
1. Status of locomotive consists – fuel levels and defects
2. Location of Air Brake Test Record
3. Need for locomotive cab supplies
CLOSE CLEARANCE
CP 341 CN Overhead Bridge MP 33.77
Employees are prohibited from riding the side of equipment while operating on the Controlled Siding or
No.3 Track.
ST. CHARLES ROAD BRIDGE MP 35.3 – SIDE CLEARANCE
Crews are prohibited from riding the side of cars while operating on No. 1 and No. 2 Tracks through St.
Charles Road Bridge at MP 35.3.
CP 359 Union Pacific RR Bridges
Employees are prohibited from riding the side of equipment while operating on all tracks through the bridges
over the Union Pacific RR tracks at CP-359.
MAXIMUM TRAIN LENGTH BETWEEN:
B I Junction and CP Argo........................................................................................................ 9,000'
CP Argo and CP 341..........................................................................................................
7,900'
CP 341 and Tower B-12………..........................................................................................
9,000'
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EAST
CP 309
(old CP LaGRANGE)
MP 30.91
31
HARDING AVENUE
MP 31.47
No. 1 TRACK
No. 2 TRACK
No. 3 TRACK
31ST STREET
MP 31.97
32
SALT CREEK (UG Br. 32.74)
CP 328
(old CP 22 ND ST.)
MP 32.81
SIGNAL 3294
SIGNAL 3292
SIGNAL 3295
SIGNAL 3293
22ND STREET
PERLOW
STEEL SWITCH
(OH Br. 32.98)
33
CONTROLLED SIDING
CN RAILROAD
ADDISON CREEK (UG Br. 33.75)
(OH Br. 33.77)
A
CP 341
(old CP BROADVIEW)
MP 34.07
ROOSEVELT
ROAD
34
(OH Br. 33.99)
No. 1 TRACK
No. 2 TRACK
No. 3 TRACK
CONTROLLED SIDING
I-290
(UG Br. 34.99)
CP 349
(old CP MADISON)
MP 34.92
SIGNAL 3493W
SIGNAL 3494E
SIGNAL 3492E
SIGNAL 3495W
MADISON STREET
(UG Br. 34.99)
35
WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD
(UG Br. 35.26)
CP 359
ST. CHARLES
BOULEVARD
(UG Br. 35.63)
(old CP HILL)
MP 35.89
PROVISO JUNCTION
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IHB MAIN LINE
CP 359 TO CP 369
DISPATCHER: IHB WEST
RADIO CHANNEL: 058-058
MAXIMUM SPEED AT/BETWEEN:
CP 359 and CP 369 No. 1 and No. 2 Tracks ..........................
CP 359 and CP 369 No. 3 Track ............................................
TRACK LENGTHS BETWEEN:
Northwest Lead Lake Street and 25th Avenue
Middle Lead Lake Street and 25th Avenue
MPH
40
30
SIGNAL RULE
261
261
FEET
4,220
4,750
SIDE CLEARANCE
ST. CHARLES ROAD BRIDGE MP 35.3 – SIDE CLEARANCE
Crews are prohibited from riding the side of cars while operating on No. 1 and No. 2 Tracks through St. Charles
Road Bridge at MP 35.3.
CP 359 Union Pacific RR Bridges
Employees are prohibited from riding the side of equipment while operating on all tracks through the bridges
over the Union Pacific RR tracks at CP-359.
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IHB MAIN LINE
CP 369 TO TOWER B-12
DISPATCHER: IHB WEST
RADIO CHANNEL: 058-058
MAXIMUM SPEED AT/BETWEEN:
CP 369 and Tower B-12 No. 1 and No. 2 Tracks
MPH
25
SIGNAL RULE
261
MAXIMUM TRAIN LENGTH BETWEEN:
Blue Island Junction and CP Argo.......................................................................................... 9,000'
CP Argo and CP 341....................................................................................................
7,900'
CP 341 and Tower B-12………....................................................................................
9,000'
JOE LOWE LEAD SWITCH
Westward trains receiving a Stop indication at CP 384 on No. 1 Track will stop clear of the switch leading to the Joe Lowe
Lead unless otherwise instructed by the train dispatcher.
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No. 1 TRACK
No. 2 TRACK
CP 369
(old CP ROSE)
MP 36.93
EAST
37
NORTH AVENUE
BACK LEAD
MIDDLE LEAD
(UG Br. 37.05)
SIGNAL 3774
NORTH WEST
LEAD
SIGNAL 3771
SIGNAL 3773
SIGNAL
3772
JOE
LOWE
LEAD
25th AVENUE
(OH Br. 37.40)
NORPAUL YARD
38
NORPAUL
YARD OFFICE
FULLERTON AVENUE
CP 384
(old CP NORPAUL)
MP 38.44
C
N
M
A
I
N
No. 1
No. 2
GRAND AVENUE (UG Br. 38.75)
SIGNAL 386
SIGNAL 385
CHESTNUT AVENUE MP 38.92
CP PARK
MP 38.90
39
CP RAIL
TOWER
B-12
YARD LEAD
EDGINGTON STREET
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KANKAKEE LINE
CP 502 TO CALUMET
DISPATCHER: IHB EAST
RADIO CHANNEL: 025-025
MAXIMUM SPEED AT/BETWEEN:
Wye Tracks to NS
CP 502 and CP 100 No. 1 and No. 2 Tracks
CP 100 and CP Gibson No. 1 and No. 2 Tracks
MPH
10
25
25
SIGNAL RULE
261
251
CURRENT OF TRAFFIC
Between CP100 and CP Gibson Current of traffic is as follows:
No. 1 Main Track Westward
No. 2 Main Track Eastward
CP 502
CP 502 is controlled by the NS Chicago West Train Dispatcher.
DICKEY ROAD – ACTIVATING CROSSING WARNING
“CC” Sign installed and joint bars painted yellow on No.3 lead 50 feet east of the Radio Controlled 3 – 4 Lead
Switch for the purpose of indicating the point at which automatic crossing warning is activated for Dickey Road
at CP100. To avoid unnecessary operation of the warning devices, train crews on No.3 Lead receiving a Slow
Approach or Restricting at CP100 must contact the IHB East Dispatcher prior to passing the automatic crossing
warning activation point.
MICHIGAN AVENUE YARD
The 3-4 lead switch, located south of Dickey Road, is controlled by use of the engine radio by pushing #1 on
AAR Channel 025. The switch can still be operated manually by push button. After sending a signal to the
switch via the radio, the remote switch will respond indicating its position.
Switch Failure
The above switch responds by radio when it fails to operate properly. The switch can be operated by pushbutton
located at the switch machine and, in case of total power failure, by a hand operated hydraulic pump. The switch
is locked out by a track circuit to prevent operation of the switch when it is occupied by a train. Insulated joints
defining the limits of this track circuit are designated with yellow paint.
YARD LIMITS
Yard Limit applies between CP502 and CP Gibson on No. 1 and No. 2 tracks. Yard Limit signs will identify yard
limits. NORAC Rule 93 applies.
IHB East Dispatcher authorizes movements on Main Track between CP502 and CP Gibson. Movements
Against The Current Of Traffic between CP 100 and CP Gibson will be authorized by signal indication or
verbal permission of the Dispatcher or Operator at Calumet when authorized by the Dispatcher.
CALUMET
Operator monitors Radio Channel AAR 025.
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