Prototype Information
The Uniform Code of Operating Rules UCOR, later renamed the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) is a set of operating
rules for railroads in the United States. Each railroad initially had its own rulebook, and later, often published consolidated rule books with differing rules of their immediate interchange partners to ensure safe operating procedures. Call it the 'rules of the game'.
The UCOR rules are intended to enhance railroad safety. The rules
cover employee responsibilities, signaling equipment, procedures for
safe train movement, dealing with accidents and other topics that
directly and indirectly affect railroad safety. Some railroads modify
the UCOR rules to suit their specific operations.
The UCOR is supplemented by System Special Instructions, Timetables, Hazardous Materials Instructions, Air Brake and Train Handling Instructions, and General Orders. These documents are issued by each individual railroad. System Special instructions, Timetables, and General Order can modify or amend the General Code of Operating Rules.
The WWSL
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The WWSL operates under the Uniform Code of Operation Rules established in by the Northwestern Regional Railroads (Great Northern, Northern Pacific, The Milwaukee Road and the Union Pacific on December 1, 1941, revised 1946. Five smaller class 2 and class 3 railroad also use those standardized rules in their operations.
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The WWSL is presently using its 6th Edition, revised January 1, 1950, as modified for its specific operations.(see below)
Publications
2.2.1a.Uniform Code of Operation Rules, December 1, 1941, revised 1946
2.2.1b.Uniform Code of Operation Rules, WWSL 6th Edition, revised January 1, 1950, as modified
References
UCOR Northwestern Region 1959 http://www.westportterminal.de/rule-book-
1.html#OPERATINGRULES
The Reading Lines 1954 http://www.readingmodeler.com/images/files/timetables/operatingrules.pdf
Union Pacific 2015 https://www.up.com/ert/gcor.pdf
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