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Anchorage, Alaska
April 20, 2003
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 1
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Timetable No. 131
Effective 00:01, Sunday, April 20, 2003, Timetable No. 131 is in
effect.
ALL employees, including contract employees, must review General
Orders, Operating Circulars and Department Bulletins to determine
whether any of them apply to their required duties. These documents
are available on ARRC Intranet or Internet Site: www.akrr.com.
Contact an Information Services representative for logon name and
password.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1 is in effect.
Distribution: GO

ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
April 20, 2003
To:
From:
Subject:
GENERAL ORDER NO. 2
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Timetable No. 131, Special Instructions Changes
ADD: The following track to Special Instructions Item No. 80.1.3,
Location of Other Tracks:
Switch Capacity
MP Name Location in feet
114.2 Depot Inside Track .............................Both 914
DELETE: That part of Special Instructions Item No. 80.19, Rainbow,
reading: SD70MAC locomotives prohibited between clearance point
and end of track.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 81.9, Portage:
SD70MAC locomotives prohibited on New Yard Tracks.
Those parts of Special Instructions Items No. 81.1, Whittier Subdivision,
No. 81.1.1, Method of Operation, and No. 81.7 Whittier Tunnel Signal
System (TSS) reading, CTC limits are in effect on main track between
MP F 2.5 and MP F 5.2, are not in effect until Tuesday, April 22, 2003.
Those parts of Special Instructions Items No. 82.1, Anchorage
Subdivision, No. 82.1.1, Method of Operation, No. 82.13, Palmer
Junction, and No. 82.17, Pittman, reading CTC limits are in effect at
south siding switch Palmer Junction, CP 1505, and CTC limits are in
effect on main track and siding between south siding switch and north
siding switch Pittman, are not in effect until notified by General Order.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1 and 2 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
April 22, 2003
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 3
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Timetable No. 131, Special Instructions
DELETE: Those parts of Special Instructions No. 82.1, Anchorage
Subdivision, Station Palmer Junction; No. 82.1.3, Siding Switch
Locations, Matanuska…Spur / 150.9 and Palmer Junction…
MP 150.50 / MP 151.4; No. 82.3, Call-Up Stations, Palmer Junction;
All Special Instructions contained in No. 82.12, Matanuska; No. 82.13,
Palmer Junction; and No. 82.32, Canyon Spur out of service unless
authorized for use by an engineering supervisor, are canceled.
CHANGE or ADD the following Special Instructions:
82.1 ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH ! Main Track " NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
02 3,214 Wasilla 159.8 164.3 B
------------------------------------------------------ 9.1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4,600 Matanuska CJY 151.0 TWC
------------------------------------------------------ 8.9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5,452 Eklutna 141.8 145.5 B
82.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
Speed Between:
In MPH For:
Frt Psgr
MP 146.00 and MP 146.60 ....................................... 30
MP 146.60 and MP 152.10 ....................................... 45
30
45
MP 152.10 and MP 153.70 ....................................... 35 35
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82.1.3 SIDING SWITCH LOCATIONS
South
North
Siding Switch Switch
Matanuska ...................................................... 150.50 151.45
82.1.4 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Location in Feet
151.0 Engineering Track, off Matanuska Siding .... N 1,320
82.3 CALL-UP STATIONS
Trains, as indicated, will call the applicable district train dispatcher
when the entire train has passed the last siding switch at the following
locations:
Matanuska ........................ Southward trains call district 1
Northward trains call district 2
82.12 MATANUSKA
Use row B on Determining Number of Hand Brakes to Apply Table to
determine number of hand brakes to be secured at this location.
Wye is located off siding.
Palmer Branch begins and ends at south leg of wye switch.
Normal position of south leg of wye switch/Palmer Branch is for movement
on Palmer Branch, and target will display green when in this
position.
SD70MAC locomotives prohibited on Engineering Track beyond clearance
point.
When opposing trains meet at Matanuska and the northbound train is
required to pull by and back into the north end of the siding, the southbound
train must stop short of MP 152.1 and not proceed until the
northbound train’s movement south is clear of MP 151.3 to allow proper
operation of highway crossing signals MP 151.6.
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82.68 PALMER BRANCH
SOUTH ! Auxiliary Track " NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
Palmer A 6.2
Rule
------------------------------------------------------ 6.2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.28
02 Matanuska JY A 0.0
83.5 TRAIN OPERATIONS AT SIDINGS
Except as shown below, revenue freight trains are prohibited from backing
into or out of sidings.
Exceptions, revenue freight trains may:
• back into or out of Matanuska — Commercial Aggregate
Trains ONLY
• back into or out of Healy Track West 2.
• back into or out of Usibelli Tipple.
• back into sidings as required when necessary for doubling or
performing work.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2 and 3 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
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Anchorage, Alaska
May 8, 2003
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 4
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Timetable No. 131, Special Instructions Changes
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 81.1.4 as shown below:
81.1.4 SIDING SWITCH LOCATION
South
North
Siding Switch Switch
Bear Valley ....................................................... F 5.3 F 5.7
CHANGE: Distance between stations contained in Special
Instructions Item No. 82.1, as shown below:
82.1 ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH ! Main Track " NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
6,755 Susitna 251.0
————————————————— 2.5 ————————————————
TWC
3,016 S Curry Y 248.5
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.2 as shown below:
82.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
Speed Between:
In MPH For:
Frt Psgr
MP 159.90 and MP 181.04 ....................................... 49
MP 181.04 and MP 183.57 ....................................... 40
49
40
MP 183.57 and MP 193.20 ....................................... 49 49
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DELETE: That part of Special Instructions Item No. 83.6 as shown below:
83.6 MAXIMUM SPEEDS PERMITTED AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT
MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED FOR:
Anchorage North Yard Lead between:
Switch MP 115.4 and MP 117 crossover ...20 20 MPH
Between MP 117 Crossover and Switch
MP 119.8 ........................................................25 25 MPH
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 83.6:
83.6 MAXIMUM SPEEDS PERMITTED AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT
MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED FOR:
Anchorage Yard Lead between:
Switch MP 115.4 and MP 117 Crossover ...20 20 MPH
DELETE: The following from Special Instructins Item No. 83.22:
83.22 HIGHWAY CROSSING SIGNALS
Exception: Trains or equipment must not stop in the approach to the
following highway crossing signal circuits because they are not
equipped with motion detectors and will not reset:
MP G 1.88....... Old Steese
MP G 1.92....... New Steese
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
May 8, 2003
GENERAL ORDER NO. 5
To: All Concerned
From: Chief Operating Officer
Subject: CTC SSS Matanuska in Effect 13:00, May 8, 2003
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 82.1 as follows:
82.1 ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH ! Main Track " NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
02 3,214 Wasilla 159.8 TWC 164.3 B
------------------------------------------------------ 8.8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4,600 Matanuska CJY 151.0
CTC
------------------------------------------------------ 9.2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TWC
5,452 Eklutna 141.8 145.5 B
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.12 :
82.12 MATANUSKA
CTC limits are in effect at south siding switch, MP 150.5.
END
BLOCK
MP
148.8
D
Aspects
Displayed:
9.1.3
9.1.6
9.1.7
9.1.8
END
CTC
BEGIN
CTC
CONTROL
POINT
BEGIN
CTC
Aspects
Displayed:
9.1.3
Aspects
9.1.9
Displayed:
9.1.13
9.1.3
9.1.15
9.1.15
SSS MATANUSKA
END
CTC
Aspects
Displayed:
9.1.3
9.1.15
MP
A 0.7
PALMER BRANCH
MATANUSKA
Normal Position is for Palmer Branch
unless Otherwise Authorized
Aspects
Displayed:
9.1.3
9.1.8
Aspects
Displayed:
9.1.3
9.1.8
NSS MATANUSKA
MP 151.45
D
MP
153.3
END
BLOCK
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
June 16, 2003
To:
From:
Subject:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 6
CANCELLED BY GO 11
Chief Operating Officer
Timetable No. 131 Special Instructions Addition
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 83.9,
Switching/Train Makeup Restrictions:
Only the B end of coaches HALX 1050, 1051, 1052 and 1053 can be
coupled to coaches HALX 507, 508, 512 and 1394.
REASON: Only the old Holland cars; HALX 507, 508, 512 and
1394, have been specially modified on the B end to give enough
coupler swing to mate with the new cars; HALX 1050, 1051, 1052
and 1053. It is OK to couple any pair of the old Holland cars
together.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
June 16, 2003
To:
From:
Subject:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 7
CANCELLED BY GO 27
Chief Operating Officer
Matanuska
DELETE: That part of General Order No. 3, Special Instructions
Item No. 82.12, Matanuska, reading: “Normal position of south
leg of wye switch/Palmer Branch is for movement on
Palmer Branch, and target will display green when in this
position.”
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.12,
Matanuska: Palmer Branch / South Leg of Wye switch off
Matanuska siding may be left in either position. The switch
target will display green when lined for movement on Palmer
Branch. The northward controlled signal at SSS Matanuska
will display Restricting for trains clearing the main track when
the Palmer Branch / South Leg of Wye switch is lined for the
siding.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
June 16, 2003
To:
From:
Subject:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 8
CANCELLED BY GO 12
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
South Anchorage Construction Project Auxiliary Track Placed
in Service and Addition to Special Instructions
An auxiliary track is placed in service, parallel to, and east of, the main
track, connecting north siding switch Turnagain, MP 108.2 and south siding
switch Campbell, MP 109.1. North siding switch Turnagain, MP 108.2 and
south siding switch Campbell, MP 109.1 are crossover switches, and must be
used in compliance with GCOR Rule 8.12, Crossover Switches.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 83.6:
83.6 MAXIMUM SPEEDS PERMITTED AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT
MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED FOR:
Auxiliary Track Between NSS Turnagain and SSS Campbell .. 25 MPH
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 83.22, Highway
Crossing Signals:
Southward trains moving through MP 109.5 Crossover, not otherwise
governed by Rule 6.32.2, must not foul Arctic Blvd. highway crossing,
MP 109.4, until the warning device has been operating long enough to
provide warning and the crossing gates are fully lowered.
A graphical, not to scale, representation of the new South Anchorage
construction is shown on the back this General Order, and is also available,
in larger format, at the Anchorage Yard Office.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are in effect.
Distribution: GO GO 8
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GO 8
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Anchorage, Alaska
July 14, 2003
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 9
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Timetable No. 131, Special Instructions Changes and
Deletion from General Order No. 4
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 80.1.2 as shown below:
80.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP 74.00 and MP 75.00 ................................. 35 35
MP 75.00 and MP 81.00 ................................ 40 40
MP 81.00 and MP 83.85 ......................................... 35 35
DELETE: That part of Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.4, as
shown below:
82.1.4 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Location in Feet
115.4 Yard Lead ........................................................ S 8,264
DELETE: That part of General Order No. 4, as shown below:
83.6 MAXIMUM SPEEDS PERMITTED AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT
MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED FOR:
Yard Lead between:
Switch MP 115.4 and MP 117 Crossover ......................... 20 MPH
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ADD: The following to Timetable No. 131, Special Instructions Item
No. 82.1.4:
Switch Capacity
MP Location in Feet
115.4 Gravel Lead ...................................... S 8,264
ADD: The following to Timetable No. 131, Special Instructions Item
No. 83.6:
83.6 MAXIMUM SPEEDS PERMITTED AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT
MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED FOR:
Gravel Lead between:
Switch MP 115.4 and MP 117 Crossover ......................... 20 MPH
ADD: The following in Special Instructions Item No. 83.22:
83.22 HIGHWAY CROSSING SIGNALS
Automatic crossing signals and gates are in service at South Mack Dr./
Church Rd. MP 162.3 and Northwood St. MP J 0.68.
CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item No. 82.23:
82.23 MONTANA CREEK BRIDGE, MP 211
Warning bells are installed on bridge as a warning of an approaching
train. The bells are activated whenever a train is approaching the bridge.
A white strobe light is located on the south end of the bridge to
indicate the bells are operating. This system is in use during the period
June 1 through September 30. Malfunction of this system must be reported
to the train dispatcher.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
GO 9
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
July 14, 2003
GENERAL ORDER NO. 10
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Radio Communication Change, Special Instructions Items
No. 83.24 and 83.28
CHANGE: The following Special Instructions as shown:
83.24 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
RADIOS
Communications may be established on these channels as follows:
Channel 14 —
Train to Train / Train to Dispatcher
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Seward
to Portage
Channels 1 / 2
Whittier
to Portage
Channels 1 / 2
Portage to MP 91 Channels 1 / 2
MP 91 to MP 113
Channel 14
MP 113 to MP 162 Channels 1 / 2
MP 162 to MP 223
Channels 7 / 8
MP 223 to MP 274
Channels 1 / 2
MP 274 to MP 356
Channels 7 / 8
MP 356 to Fairbanks
Channels 1 / 2
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Signs are mounted at MP 91, MP 113, MP 162, MP 223, MP 274,
and MP 356 as a reminder to change radio channel.
MP 162
Radio Ch.
1/2
Palmer
MP 113
MP 91
Radio Ch. 14
Radio Ch.
1/2
Whittier
Seward
DELETE: The following from Special Instructions Item No. 83.28:
83.28 MAINTENANCE OF WAY RADIOS
Base Radio
Channel
Campbell Point 14
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
GO 10
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
July 14, 2003
GENERAL ORDER NO. 11
(Cancels General Order No. 6)
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Timetable No. 131 Special Instructions Addition
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 83.9,
Switching/Train Makeup Restrictions:
When switching and lining up old Westours coaches,
HALX 507, 508, 512 and 1394, only the “B” end of these cars
can be coupled to the new Westours coaches, HALX 1050,
1051, 1052, 1053.
Locomotive 3014 will not clear the platform at Anchorage
International Airport Terminal.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
July 28, 2003
GENERAL ORDER NO. 12
(Effective 06:00 Monday, July 28, 2003 and
Cancels General Order No. 8 effective 06:00 Monday, July 28, 2003)
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
South Anchorage Main Track Alignment and Special
Instructions Changes
Effective 06:00 Monday, July 28, 2003 the main track between
Switch MP 105.1 and Switch MP 110.7 is changed from the west
track to the east track. The former main track between these points
is designated South Anchorage Auxiliary Track between Switch
MP 105.1 and MP 109.5 Crossover, and Spenard Siding between
MP 109.5 Crossover and Switch MP 110.7. Until the main track
under contruction between Switch MP 105.1 and Switch MP 105.8 is
connected (September, 2003), Switches MP 105.1 and MP 105.8 will
be left lined and locked for movement through South Anchorage
Auxiliary Track.
DELETE: From Special Instructions Item No. 80.1 Stations
Turnagain and Campbell, ADD: Station Spenard, and CHANGE:
Method of Operation as shown below:
80.1 SEWARD SUBDIVISION
SOUTH ! Main Track " NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
00 Anchorage BWXYZ 114.3
————————————————— 4.3 ——————————————————————————
05 6,036 Spenard Y 110.0 CTC 104.6 B
————————————————— 9.4 ——————————————————————————
2,176 Potter 100.6 TWC
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CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 80.1.1 as shown below:
80.1.1 METHOD OF OPERATION
LOCATION
METHOD OF OPERATION
MP
2.90 - MP
3.40
YL
MP
3.40 - MP 109.47
TWC
MP 109.47
MP 113.93
- MP 113.93
- MP 114.30
CTC
YL
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 80.1.2 as shown below:
80.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
Speed Between:
In MPH For:
Frt Psgr
MP105.00 and MP 110.70 ......................................... 40 40
MP 110.70
MP 112.00
and MP 112.00 ......................................... 25
and MP 113.93 ......................................... 15
25
20
MP 113.93 and MP 114.30 (Yard Limits) ................... 20 20
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 80.1.3 as shown below:
80.1.3 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Name Location in feet
105.10 South Anchorage Auxiliary Track ...................... S
105.60 Anchorage Sand & Gravel, off South Anchorage
Auxiliary Track................................................ Both 3,180
105.80 SW MP 105.8 ........................................................ S
105.90 Team Track .......................................................... N 515
106.40 MP 106.4 Crossover .............................................. S
106.56 Galco .................................................................... S 750
106.81 UNIVAR, off South Anchorage Auxiliary Track . N 440
107.00 Alaska Metal Recycling, off South Anchorage Auxiliary
Track ..................................................................... N 725
107.20 MP 107.2 Crossover .............................................. N
108.20 MP 108.2 Crossover .............................................. S
108.40 QAP, off South Anchorage Auxiliary Track .. Both 1,760
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109.10 MP 109.1 Crossover .............................................. N
109.22 Alaska Welding, off South Anchorage Auxiliary Track
.............................................................................. N 850
109.29 N.C., off South Anchorage Auxiliary Track........ N 1,000
109.37 Grocers' Wholesale/Air Liquide off South Anchorage
Auxiliary Track..................................................... N 1,000
109.50 MP 109.5 Crossover .............................................. S
109.73 Wilder, off Spenard Siding ................................. N 2,750
109.73 Alaska Steel, off Wilder track ............................. N 400
110.20 Anchorage International Airport Branch/
South Leg Airport Wye, off Spenard Siding ...... S
110.58 North Leg Airport Wye, off Spenard Siding ...... N
110.60 SBS Truss, off Spenard Siding ........................... S 537
113.90 South Yard Lead .................................................. S
DELETE: From Special Instructions Item No. 80.1.3 the following:
80.1.4 SIDING SWITCH LOCATIONS
South North
Siding Switch Switch
Turnagain ...................................................... 105.80 108.20
Campbell ........................................................ 109.10 110.70
ADD: To Special Instructions Item No. 80.1.3 the following:
80.1.4 SIDING SWITCH LOCATIONS
South North
Siding Switch Switch
Spenard .......................................................... 109.50 110.70
DELETE: The following Special Instructions Items:
80.21 TURNAGAIN
Use row B on Determining Number of Hand Brakes to Apply Chart to
determine number of hand brakes to be secured at this location.
Locomotives and equipment must not stop or be left standing with engine
running between MP 107.7 and MP 108.2 from 22:00 until 06:00.
Southward movements over Anchorage Sand and Gravel track at Klatt
Road will not activate automatic crossing signal until train or engine is
within thirty (30) feet of crossing.
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80.22 QAP MP 108.4
Use row B on Determining Number of Hand Brakes to Apply Chart to
determine number of hand brakes to be secured at this location.
80.23 CAMPBELL
Use row B on Determining Number of Hand Brakes to Apply Chart to
determine number of hand brakes to be secured at this location.
80.24 CP 1139 (OVL)
CTC limits are in effect at CP 1139 (Switch MP 113.9).
ADD: The following Special Instructions Items:
80.21 SOUTH ANCHORAGE
Locomotives and equipment must not stop or be left standing with engine
running on any track between MP 107.7 and MP 108.2 from 22:00
until 06:00.
Southward movements over Anchorage Sand and Gravel track at Klatt
Road will not activate automatic crossing signal until train or engine is
within thirty (30) feet of crossing.
Do not exceed walking speed over QAP dump pit.
CTC limits are in effect between CP 1095 (MP 109.5 Crossover) and
CP 1139 (Switch MP 113.9) including Spenard Siding. An intermediate
signal governing movements in both directions is located at
MP 113.
80.22 SPENARD
CTC limits in effect on main track and siding.
Anchorage International Airport Branch begins at south leg of wye
switch off siding, MP 110.2.
Wye located off siding.
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CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.2:
82.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP 114.30 and MP 115.50 (Yard Limit) ................... 20 20
MP 115.50 and MP 117.00 ....................................... 30 30
DELETE: The following from Special Instructions Item No. 83.6:
83.6 MAXIMUM SPEEDS PERMITTED AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT
MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED FOR:
Through siding Turnagain ..................................................... 25 MPH
Through siding and north siding turnout Campbell ............ 25 MPH
Through MP 109.5 Crossover and turnouts ......................... 25 MPH
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 83.6:
83.6 MAXIMUM SPEEDS PERMITTED AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT
MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED FOR:
Through turnout MP 105.1............................................................ 25 MPH
South Anchorage Auxiliary Track Between Switch MP 105.1 and
SSS Spenard ................................................................................ 25 MPH
Through SSS Spenard/MP 109.5 XO, Spenard Siding and NSS Spenard
...................................................................................................... 25 MPH
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
A not-to-scale graphical representation of South Anchorage is shown
on the back of this page.
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SW
MP 105.1
SW
MP 105.8
AS&G
Main Track
Controlled Siding
Auxiliary Track
Under Construction
Control Points (CP)
MP 106.4
Crossover
Legend
South Anchorage Auxiliary Track
MP 107.2
Crossover
D Signal
MP 108.2
Crossover
QAP
C St.
MP 109.1
Crossover
Artic
Blvd.
Wilder
Train station
CP 1102
Airport Branch
Spenard Siding
(Controlled Siding)
CP 1107
SBS
Klatt Rd.
D Signal
Main Track
SSS Spenard
CTC Limits
Spenard
CP
1139
Train station
Maximum Authorized In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP 105.00 and MP 110.70 . . . . . . . . . . . 40 40
MP 110.70 and MP 112.00 . . . . . . . . . . . 25 25
MP 112.00 and MP 113.93 . . . . . . . . . . . 15 20
MP 113.93 and MP 114.30 (Yard Limits). 20 20
CP 1095
Maximum Speed Permitted On:
South Anchorage Auxiliary Track . . 25 MPH (Rule 6.28)
Turnout SW MP 105.1. . . . . . . . . . . 25 MPH
Turnouts and Siding Spenard . . . . . 25 MPH
NSS Spenard
D Signal
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
August 18, 2003
GENERAL ORDER NO. 13
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Graphic of South Anchorage as Contained in General
Order No. 12 on Page 6
Replace the graphic on page 6 of General Order No. 12 with the
corrected graphic on page 2 of this General Order.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
A not-to-scale graphical representation of South Anchorage is shown
on the back of this page.
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SW
MP 105.1
SW
MP 105.8
AS&G
Main Track
Controlled Siding
Auxiliary Track
Under Construction
Control Points (CP)
MP 106.4
Crossover
Legend
South Anchorage Auxiliary Track
MP 107.2
Crossover
D Signal
MP 108.2
Crossover
QAP
C St.
MP 109.1
Crossover
Artic
Blvd.
Wilder
Train station
D Signal
CP
1102
Airport Branch
Spenard Siding
(Controlled Siding)
SBS
Intermediate
Signal
1131 1130
Klatt Rd.
D Signal
Main Track
SSS Spenard
CTC Limits
Spenard
CP
1139
Train station
Maximum Authorized In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP 105.00 and MP 110.70 . . . . . . . . . . . 40 40
MP 110.70 and MP 112.00 . . . . . . . . . . . 25 25
MP 112.00 and MP 113.93 . . . . . . . . . . . 15 20
MP 113.93 and MP 114.30 (Yard Limits). 20 20
CP 1095 CP 1107
Maximum Speed Permitted On:
South Anchorage Auxiliary Track . . 25 MPH (Rule 6.28)
Turnout SW MP 105.1. . . . . . . . . . . 25 MPH
Turnouts and Siding Spenard . . . . . 25 MPH
NSS Spenard
D Signal
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
September 4, 2003
GENERAL ORDER NO. 14
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Addition of CP 1154, continuous CTC limits between
CP 1095 and CP 1198, Elimination of Yard Limits at
Anchorage and Special Instructions Changes
The information contained in this General Order supersedes any
conflicting information contained in previous General Orders.
Effective 06:00 Thursday, September 4, 2003, CP 1154 (SW MP
115.4) is in service, and CTC limits are in effect between CP 1095
and CP 1198, including Spenard siding and the west main track
between CP 1170 and CP 1198. Intermediate signals governing
movements in both directions are located at MP 113 and MP 114.4.
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 80.1 as shown below:
80.1 SEWARD SUBDIVISION
SOUTH ! Main Track " NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
00 Anchorage BWYZ 114.3
————————————————— 4.3 ——————————————————————————
CTC
05 4,597 Spenard Y 110.0 104.6 B
————————————————— 9.4 ——————————————————————————
2,176 Potter 100.6 TWC
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CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 80.1.1 as shown below:
80.1.1 METHOD OF OPERATION
LOCATION
METHOD OF OPERATION
MP
2.9
- MP 3.4
YL
MP
3.4
- CP 1095
TWC
CP 1095
- MP 114.3
CTC
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 80.1.2 as shown below:
80.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP 112.00 and MP 113.93 ......................................... 15 20
MP 113.93 and MP 114.30 ......................................... 20 20
CHANGE: The following Special Instructions Items as shown
below:
80.21 SOUTH ANCHORAGE
CTC limits are in effect between CP 1095 (MP 109.5 Crossover) and
MP 114.3, including Spenard Siding. An intermediate signal governing
movements in both directions is located at MP 113.
82.1 ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH ! Main Track " NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
5,867 Reves 128.0 CTC 123.0 B
————————————————— 13.7 ——————————————————————————
TWC
00 Anchorage BWYZ 114.3 2 MT CTC
CTC
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82.1.1 METHOD OF OPERATION
LOCATION
METHOD OF OPERATIO N
MP 114.3
-
CP 1170
CTC
CP 1170
-
CP 1198
2 MT CTC
CP 1198
-
SSS Reves
TWC
SSS Reves
-
NSS Reves
CTC
NSS Reves
SSS Matanuska
- SSS Matanuska
TWC
CTC
SSS Matanuska
- SSS Hurricane
TWC
SSS Hurricane
NSS Hurricane
MP 467.5
- NSS Hurricane
- MP 467.5
- MP 470.3
CTC
TWC
YL
82.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP 114.30 and MP 115.50 ....................................... 20 20
MP 115.50 and MP 117.00 ....................................... 30 30
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ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 83.6:
83.6 MAXIMUM SPEEDS PERMITTED AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT
MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED FOR:
Through turnout MP 113.9............................................................ 15 MPH
Between end of auxiliary track at Seward depot and MP 2.9...... 20 MPH
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
A not-to-scale graphical representation of Anchorage CTC is shown on
the next page.
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Arctic
Blvd.
CP
1095
Wilder
CP
1102
Airport Depot
D Signal
CS to CS
4,597'
Spenard Siding
(Controlled Siding)
SBS
Intermediate Signal
1131 1130
Main Track
Controlled Siding
Auxiliary Track
Control Points (CP)
Highway Crossing
Legend
Anchorage
Intermediate
Signal
1145 1144
Cordova
Gravel Lead
West Main Track
CP 1154 CP 1170 CP 1198
SSS Spenard
Spenard
CP 1107
NSS Spenard
44th
Spenard Rd
CP 1139
Anchorage Depot
Post
C St. Ingra Whitney Richardson
CTC Limits in Effect Between CP 1095 and CP 1198
Maximum Authorized Main Track In MPH For:
Speed in CTC Limits Between: Frt Psgr
MP 109.50 and MP 110.70 . . . . . . . . . . . 40 40
MP 110.70 and MP 112.00 . . . . . . . . . . . 25 25
MP 112.00 and MP 113.93 . . . . . . . . . . . 15 20
MP 113.93 and MP 115.50 . . . . . . . . . . . 20 20
MP 115.50 and MP 117.60 East MT . . . . 30 30
MP 117.60 and MP 119.80 East MT . . . . 40 40
MP 117.00 and MP 119.80 West MT. . . . 25 25
Maximum Speed Permitted on Principle Other than Main Track in These
Limits:
MP 109.5 XO / SSS Spenard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 MPH
Spenard Siding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 MPH
Turnout MP 110.7 / NSS Spenard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 MPH
Turnout MP 113.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 MPH
Turnout MP 115.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 MPH
Gravel Lead between SW MP 115.4 and CP 1170. . 20 MPH (Rule 6.28)
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
September 24, 2003
GENERAL ORDER NO 15
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
CTC SSS Matanuska and Change to Rule No 9111
Effective 16:00 Wednesday, September 24, 2003, a dual-control
switch for the Palmer Branch off Matanuska Siding is placed in
service, and is included in the control point at SSS Matanuska The
absolute signals governing southward movements have been moved
to the north to include this switch
CP SSS
Matanuska
CHANGE: That part of Rule No 9111 reading, “prepared to pass
next signal not exceeding 35 MPH” to, “prepared to pass next signal
not exceeding 30 MPH”
MG Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 are in
effect
Distribution: GO

ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
October 8, 2003
GENERAL ORDER NO 16
To:
From:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Birchwood Changes Effective 17:00, October 8, 2003
CHANGE: The following Special Instructions Items as shown below:
821
ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH ê Main Track é NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr Locations
6,340 Birchwood 1363
——————————————————————————————————————————————
8213
SIDING SWITCH LOCATIONS
South North
Siding Switch Switch
Birchwood 13503 13630
8214
LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Location in Feet
1363 Engineering Spur off siding S 455
1363 Birchwood Track 2, south switch off Engineering Spur
Both 4,446
MG Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 are in
effect
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
October 26, 2003
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 17
CANCELLED BY GO 46
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Discontinuance of Alaska Daylight Time
Effective 02:00, Sunday, October 26, 2003, Alaska Daylight
Time is discontinued. Standard clocks and watches must be set
back one hour to indicate 01:00.
Employees must compare watches as prescibed by Operating
Rule 3.3 at the time of conversion.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 are
in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
November 27, 2003
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 18
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Timetable Special Instructions and General Order
Changes
The information contained in this General Order supersedes any
conflicting information.
The main track between Switch MP 105.1 and MP 105.8 is in
service. South Anchorage Auxiliary Track Switch and turnout
MP 105.8 have been removed.
The West Main Track between CP 1170 and CP 1198 is
changed from Main Track to Controlled Siding.
CANCEL: Those parts of General Order No. 12 reading:
Until the main track under construction between Switch
MP 105.1 and Switch MP 105.8 is connected, Switches
MP 105.1 and MP 105.8 will be left lined and locked for
movement through South Anchorage auxiliary Track.
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 80.1.2 as shown below:
80.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP 75.00 and MP 81.00 ..................................... 40
MP81.00and MP85.00 ........................... 35
40
35
MP 85.00 and MP 85.71 ..................................... 25 25
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DELETE: The following from General Order No. 12:
80.1.3 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Name Location in feet
105.80 SW MP 105.8 ........................................................ S
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 80.4:
80.4 SEWARD
Dock Track 2 ends at a point 1,056 feet south of Port Avenue
crossing. Dock Tracks 3, 4 and 5 have been removed.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 80.5:
80.5 DIVIDE
Loaded unit coal trains must double Divide hill, unless otherwise
instructed.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 80.21:
80.21 SOUTH ANCHORAGE
Galco Track MP 106.65 out of service unless authorized to
occupy track by engineering supervisor. Close clearance at
fence post.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 80.26.5:
80.26.5 ANCHORAGE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TERMINAL, MP J 2.45
Only engines stenciled “Airport Approved” will clear the
platform at the Airport Terminal.
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CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.4:
82.1.4 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Location in Feet
358.7 East 1 .......................................................... Both 3,157
Note: The crossover switch at the north end to access
the south end of UCM Prill Track has been removed.
360.0 UCM Prill Stub, at south end of New Storage Track south
of the Suntrana Branch switch ............................ 1,070
CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item No. 82.1:
82.1 ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH ê Main Track é NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
02 3,214 N Wasilla 159.8 TWC 164.3 B
4,549 SDG Matanuska 151.0 CTC
3,850 MT (Between Siding Switches)
5,762 Reves 128.0 CTC 121.3 B
Anchorage 114.3 CTC
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CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.1:
82.1.1 METHOD OF OPERATION
LOCATION
METHOD OF OPERATIO N
MP 114.3
-
CP 1198
CTC
CP 1198
-
SSS Reves
TWC
SSS Reves
-
NSS Reves
CTC
NSS Reves
SSS Matanuska
- SSS Matanuska
TWC
CTC
SSS Matanuska
- SSS Hurricane
TWC
SSS Hurricane
NSS Hurricane
MP 467.5
- NSS Hurricane
- MP 467.5
- MP 470.3
CTC
TWC
YL
CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.3:
82.1.3 SIDING SWITCH LOCATIONS
South North
Siding Switch Switch
Wasilla .................................................... Spur 160.30
CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item No. 82.9:
82.9 POWDER SPUR MP 131
Powder Spur MP 131 out of service at a point 1,000 feet from
switch unless authorized to occupy track by engineering supervisor.
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ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.12:
82.12 MATANUSKA
North leg of wye out of service to gravel and passenger trains
unless authorized to occupy track by engineering supervisor.
DELETE: The following from Special Instructions Item No.
82.18:
82.18 HOUSTON
SD70MAC locomotives prohibited between clearance points.
CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.2:
82.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP 114.30 and MP 115.50 ....................................... 20 20
MP 115.50 and MP 117.60 ....................................... 30 30
MP 117.60 and MP 121.50 ....................................... 40 40
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.4:
82.1.4 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Location in Feet
119.8 Controlled Siding............................................ N 14,484
DELETE: The following from Special Instructions Item No.
82.44:
82.44 DENALI PARK
SD70MAC locomotives prohibited from a point 900 feet south of
north switch to clearance point of south switch.
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DELETE: The following from Special Instructions Item No.
82.49:
82.49 HEALY
Whenever cars are set out on East 1 or East 2, in addition to setting the
switch point derail at the north end of East 1 in the derailing position,
the derail at the north end of the New Storage track must also be set in
the derailing position.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 83.6:
83.6 MAXIMUM SPEEDS PERMITTED AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT
MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED FOR:
Controlled Siding between MP 117.0 XO and SW MP 119.8 ........ 25 MPH
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 83.22:
The following applies to automatic crossing devices at 100 th
Avenue, MP 106.67, when switching UNIVAR Track off South
Anchorage Auxiliary Track, MP 106.81: Only the east crossing
gate for the main track will lower. This is designed to avoid
trapping highway vehicles.
Highway crossings at Cheri Lake, MP 171.28, and Hidden Hills
MP 202.9, are equipped with automatic crossing devices.
Southward trains stopping at Cheri Lake highway crossing,
MP 171.28, must stop a minimum of 60 feet from crossing to
allow automatic warning devices to time out.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18
are in effect.
Distribution: GO GO 18
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Anchorage, Alaska
November 27, 2003
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 19
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Timetable Special Instructions Item No. 83.21
DELETE: The following from Special Instructions Item No.
83.21:
83.21 DRAGGING EQUIPMENT DETECTORS
AND/OR DEFECT DETECTORS
Detector Type, Location and Operating Radio Frequency Chart:
Location Name Channel A B C D
| 123.0 Loop Road | 4 | | l | | |
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 83.21:
83.21 DRAGGING EQUIPMENT DETECTORS
AND/OR DEFECT DETECTORS
Detector Type, Location and Operating Radio Frequency Chart:
Location Name Channel A B C D
J 1.2 1.2X | 4 | | | | l |
| 121.3 MP 121 | 4 | | l | | |
Note: The following Trackside Warning Devices (TWD) have
replay capability: MP 121.3, MP 145.5, MP 185.2 and
MP 319.4. To replay the message, dial the first three digits of
the TWD location, i.e., 121 for MP 121.3, within 10 minutes on
the applicable TWD radio channel.
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The following tables add supplemental information to Special
Instructions Item No. 83.21:
NO ALARM MESSAGE
-
1
No.
Table
Detector
ype
T
e
Non-Alarm Messag
Crew
Train
Action
Additional
Instructions
D
C,
B,
A,
detector
When
no
.
.
".
announces
defects."
Proceed.
C
B,
detector
When
no
.
.
".
announces
AND/OR one
defects"
the
of
more
or
Box
"Hot
following:
Working,"
Not
Detector
Maintainer,"
"Call
OR
Failure"
"Integrity
by
advised
when
that
maintainer
signal
defects
no
are
there
by
advised
OR when
dispatcher
train
of
out
is
detector
service.
next
to
Proceed
C
or
B
A,
next
If
detector.
C
or
B
A,
detector
"Hot
announces
Not
Detector
Box
Working,"
Failure,"
"Integrity
Maintainer"
"Call
silent,
is
or
train.
inspect
"Hot
Report:
Detector
Box
Working,"
Not
"Integrity
or
Failure,"
"Call
to
Maintainer"
train
the
dispatcher
Trains
Southward
417,
MP
at:
Detectors
348.2,
MP
356.5,
MP
75
MP
and
121.3
MP
Trains
Northward
MP
at:
Detectors
MP
225.7,
MP
185.2,
405
MP
and
281.1
detector
When
Box
"Hot
announces
Working,"
Not
Detector
OR
Maintainer"
"Call
Failure"
"Integrity
Make
Stop.
of
inspection
of
sides
both
before
train
entire
bridge,
reaching
structure
or
tunnel
protected.
being
"Hot
Report:
Detector
Box
Working,"
Not
"Integrity
or
Failure,"
"Call
to
Maintainer"
train
the
dispatcher

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Alarm Message
-
2
No.
Table
Type
Detector
Alarm
Message
Crew Action
Train
Additional
Instructions
C
B,
box
hot
"First
side
right/left
or
XXX"
axle
dragging
"First
near
equipment
or
XXX"
axle
wheel
hot
"First
from
right/left
XXX to
axle
or
XXX"
axle
load
wide
"First
side
right/left
XXX"
axle
near
load
"Shifted
or
side
right/left
XXX"
axle
near
you
.
.
".
message
as
soon
As
1.
received,
is
defect"
a
have
to
speed
train
reduce
immediately
MPH.
30
than
less
train.
the
Stop
2.
axle(s).
indicated
the
Inspect
3.
12
inspect
found,
is
defect
no
If
4.
the
to
axles
12
and
forward
axles
axle,
indicated
the
of
rear
is
defect
a
whether
of
regardless
axle.
12th
the
reaching
before
found
train
the
to
findings
Report
5.
dispatcher.
are
car(s)
defective
Whenever
6.
notify
train,
in
continue
or
out
set
dispatcher.
train
the
alarm
Detector
may
message
more
identify
one
than
Inspect
defect.
all
for
train
reported
before
defects
If
proceeding.
alarm
detector
does
message
include
not
axle
designation,
both
inspect
entire
of
sides
train.
D
C,
B,
A,
"Excessive
Alarms"
you
.
.
message".
as
soon
As
1.
received,
is
defect"
a
have
to
speed
train
reduce
immediately
MPH.
30
than
less
train.
the
Stop
2.
axle(s).
indicated
the
Inspect
3.
12
inspect
found,
is
defect
no
If
4.
the
to
axles
12
and
forward
axles
axle
indicated
the
of
rear
is
defect
a
whether
of
regardless
axle.
12th
the
reaching
before
found
the
of
sides
both
Inspect
5.
last
from the
train
the
of
remainder
defect.
reported
train
the
to
findings
Report
6.
dispatcher.
are
car(s)
defective
Whenever
7.
the
notify
train,
in
continue
or
out
set
dispatcher.
train
alarm
Detector
may
message
more
identify
one
than
Inspect
defect.
all
for
train
reported
before
defects
If
proceeding.
alarm
detector
does
message
include
not
axle
designation,
both
inspect
entire
of
sides
train.

Table No. 3 - Other Circumstances
Type
Detector
Alarm Message
Train Crew Action
Additional
Instructions
A, B, C
No message or incomplete
message is transmitted.
1. If applicable, enter
recall code and be
governed by message.
2. If still no message
or incomplete
message, stop the
train.
3. Make an inspection
of both sides of entire
train.
Report no
message or
incomplete
message to
train dispatcher.
D
N o message is transmitte d Proceed.
Note: Detector message followed by the word "OUT" indicates a complete message.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and
19 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
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Anchorage, Alaska
November 27, 2003
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
GENERAL ORDER NO. 20
CANCELLED BY GO 22
Subject: Air Brake and Train Handling Rules 63.9 and 63.10
REPLACE: Rule 63.9 with the following:
63.9 Detaching Locomotives and Cars
When detaching locomotives and/or cars at terminals where facilities are
available for immediate air brake inspections and repairs:
1. Place the automatic brake valve handle in the HANDLE OFF/CONT
SVC position, to reduce brake pipe to near 0 psi.
2. When the brake pipe reduction is complete, and the air has stopped
exhausting, close the angle cock on the locomotive and/or cars that will
be detached with the locomotive.
3. Leave an angle cock on the head or rear portion of the train or cars left
standing in the fully open position.
4. Immediately apply a sufficient number of hand brakes on the equipment
left standing as prescribed by rule 63.10.1.
ADD: The following to Rule 63.10.3:
63.10.3 Securing a Train or Portion of Train Without Locomotive
Attached
Exception: When separating a train in temperatures below 25° F, and the
train is on a grade of 1% or less, follow the steps in Rule 63.9 (Detaching
Locomotives and Cars) to prevent vent valves from sticking open.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 are
in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
April 3, 2004
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 21
CANCELLED BY GO 46
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Alaska Daylight Saving Time
Effective 02:00, Sunday, April 4, 2004, Alaska Daylight Saving
Time is in effect. Standard clocks and watches must be advanced
one hour to indicate 03:00.
Employees must compare watches as prescribed by Operating
Rule 3.3 at the time of conversion.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 20 and 21 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
April 12, 2004
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 22
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Air Brake and Train Handling Rule Changes and
Cancellation of General Order 20.
REPLACE: That part of Timetable No. 131 Special
Instructions Item 86.0 referencing 64.12.1, Operating on a Grade,
additions, with the following:
8. On ascending grades crew members must consider tractive
effort/amperage, curvature of track, weather and rail conditions
when deciding whether to initiate a stop of a train that could stall.
If the speed of the train decreases to a point that the crew
determines the train could stall the engineer must prepare for a
stop by immediately making brake pipe reductions while
reducing throttle until train has stopped. The brake pipe
reduction should be sufficient to ensure that the train will not
move when the throttle is placed in idle. These instructions do
not supersede the information contained in ABTH 64.4.2,
Continuous Short Time Ratings.
If the train begins moving backwards as throttle is reduced the
engineer must immediately place the reverser in the direction of
rollback and apply the dynamic brakes to control speed. Brake
cylinder pressure must be kept below 15 psi for effective
dynamic braking.
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If the speed of the train cannot be controlled the engineer must
immediately place the train in emergency. SD70MAC and GP
locomotives have continuous dynamic braking that remains
available after an emergency application.
Do not attempt to reset the PCS until the train has come to a
complete stop. After the train has stopped properly secure the
train per Timetable Special Instructions Item No. 83.31,
Determining Number of Hand Brakes. Once train is secured
move the automatic brake valve to the RELEASE position to
recharge the brake system. The conductor must confirm with the
engineer the maximum tonnage that can safely be handled over
crest of grade before releasing hand brakes and proceeding.
REPLACE: That part of Timetable No. 131 Special
Instructions Item 86.7 referencing END OF TRAIN DEVICES
with the following:
If this failure occurs en route:
• Do not exceed 30 m.p.h. until the failure is corrected
or
• Another method of compliance is secured by one of the
following methods:
— Occupied helper locomotive with operating radio
— Occupied caboose with operating radio
— Radio-controlled locomotive (DP)
REPLACE: Air Brake Train Handling Rule 63.10.2 Securing a
Train or Portion of Train with Locomotive Attached with the
following:
63.10.2 Securing Unattended Equipment With
Locomotive(s) Attached
Follow these procedures when leaving unattended equipment
with locomotive(s) attached:
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1. Secure equipment (locomotives and cars) against undesired
movement.
2. Release all air brakes to ensure hand brakes will prevent
movement.
3. Reapply the Independent Brake and make a 20 psi brake pipe
reduction.
REPLACE: Air Brake Train Handling Rule 63.10.3 Securing a
Train or Portion of Train without Locomotive Attached and cancel
additions made in TTSI Item 86.1 Rule 63.10.3 and Rule 63.10.4
with the following:
63.10.3 Securing Unattended Equipment With
Locomotive(s) Detached
Procedure Using 3A: Follow this procedure when leaving
unattended equipment where it will not receive an inspection
or where an emergency application of the brakes would be
practicable (e.g., grade operations, setting out cars on line,
etc.).
Procedure using 3B: Follow this procedure when leaving
unattended equipment where it will receive an inspection or
when the temperature is below 25 degrees F and the
possibility of sticking vent valves exists.
1. Secure equipment against undesired movement.
2. Release all air brakes to ensure hand brakes will prevent
movement.
3. A. Reapply the Independent Brake.
B. Reapply the Independent Brake and place the automatic
brake valve handle in the CONTINUOUS SERVICE position
to reduce brake pipe pressure to near 0.
4. Close the angle cock on rear locomotive or last car to be
detached.
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5. Cut away and leave the angle cock open on the equipment left
standing.
NOTE: If Standard Operating Procedures exist detailing
hand brake requirements, those instructions will govern.
REPLACE: ABTH Rule 63.6.7 (B) Handling Equipment With
Air Brakes Cutout with the following:
Follow these requirements for handling equipment with
brakes cutout.
• A freight car or locomotive with inoperative brakes can not be
placed as the rear car of the train.
• No more than two freight cars with inoperative brakes can be
consecutively placed in the same train.
• No more than two (2) consecutive control valves can be placed
in a train.
DELETE:
ABTH Rule 63.6.7 C
ADD: To those parts of TTSI 84.0, TTSI 86.2, and ARRC Safety
Manual Rule 30.3 that reference the securement of locomotives:
Exception: Distributed power remote consists do not require hand
brakes when coupled to unattended trains that are properly
secured.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21 and 22 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
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Anchorage, Alaska
April 27, 2004
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 23
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: CTC in Effect at Matanuska and Pittman
Effective 14:00 hours, Tuesday, April 27, 2004, Control Point NSS
Matanuska is placed in service and CTC limits are in effect between
SSS Matanuska and NSS Matanuska on the main track and
controlled siding.
Effective 14:00 hours, Wednesday, April 28, 2004, Control Point
SSS Pittman and Control Point NSS Pittman are placed in service
and CTC limits are in effect on the main track and controlled siding.
Distant signal for southward movement is located at MP 167.8.
Distant signal for northward movement is located at MP 162.9.
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CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item No 82.1.1:
82.1.1 METHOD OF OPERATION
LOCATION
METHOD OF OPERATIO N
MP 114.3
-
CP 1198
CTC
CP 1198
-
CP SSS Reves
TWC
CP SSS Reves
-
CP NSS Reves
CTC
CP NSS Reves
- CP SSS Matanuska
TWC
CP SSS Matanuska
CP NSS Matanuska
- CP NSS Matanuska
- CP SSS Pittman
CTC
TWC
CP SSS Pittman
CP NSS Pittman
CP SSS Hurricane
CP NSS Hurricane
MP 467.5
- CP NSS Pittman
- CP SSS Hurricane
- CP NSS Hurricane
- MP 467.5
- MP 470.3
CTC
TWC
CTC
TWC
YL
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21, 22 and 23 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
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Anchorage, Alaska
April 27, 2004
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 24
To:
From:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Additions to Special Instructions Items No. 82.1.4,
Location of Other Tracks, and No. 82.17, Pittman
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.4,
Location of Other Tracks:
82.1.4 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Location in Feet
164.4 QAP Track ....................................................... S 9,016
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.17,
Pittman:
82.17 PITTMAN
North end of QAP Track off north end of siding. North crossover from
siding to QAP Track off south end of siding. Close clearance on QAP
track at loading tipple.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21, 22, 23 and 24 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
April 27, 2004
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 25
CANCELLED BY GO 52
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: ARRC 12900 Series Bulk Head Flat Cars
Employees are forbidden to ride on the bulk-head end of ARRC
12900 series bulk-head flat cars.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
May 11, 2004
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 26
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Timetable No. 131 Special Instructions Changes
CHANGE: Effective 08:00 Tuesday, May 11, 2004, change all
previous requirements to change radio channel at MP 162 to
change radio channel at MP 170. A sign is mounted at MP 170 as
a reminder to change radio channel.
CHANGE: Effective 08:00 Tuesday, May 11, 2004, change
Station Usibelli Tipple to Usibelli. All instructions pertaining to
Usibelli Tipple remain in effect for Usibelli.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 81.1.3:
81.1.3 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Name Location in feet
F 1.0 Crossover to Track 1 ............................... N
F 1.4 Princess Platform Track .......................... N 820
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
June 4, 2004
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 27
(Cancels General Order No. 7)
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Special Instructions Additions
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 80.1.2, previously
modified by General Order No. 14, as follows:
80.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP 112.00 and MP 113.93 ......................................... 15 25
MP 113.93 and MP 114.30 ......................................... 20 25
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 80.15,
Portage:
Well-deck flat cars ARR 5574 and ARR 5575 will not clear side
ramp, nor any car in excess of nine feet in width.
DELETE: The following from Special Instructions Item No. 80.16,
Girdwood:
SD70MAC locomotives prohibited between clearance points at south
and north ends of siding.
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CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 81.1.2 as follows:
81.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP F 0.00 and MP F 1.30 (Yard Limit) ................... 10 10
MP F 1.30 and MP F 2.50 (Yard Limit) ................... 20 20
MP F 2.50 and MP F 5.20 ............................. 25 25
MP F 5.20 and MP F 6.90...................................... 25 25
MP F 6.90 and MP F 10.80...................................... 49 49
MP F 10.80 and MP F 12.00 (Yard Limit) ................... 20 20
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 81.9, Portage:
Watch footing along all tracks in Portage New Yard.
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item 82.1, Anchorage Subdivision
is changed as follows:
SOUTH Main Track NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
2,865 Summit 312.5 TWC
——————————————————————————————————————————————
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.5, MP 117
Crossover to SW MP 119.8:
Private road crossing at MP 118 must not be blocked by unattended
trains, equipment or cars.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.11,
Eklutna:
Close clearance at MP 145.45 Spur Track ramp.
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ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.49, Healy:
Transportation duty room located at the firehall on the second floor.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.54, MP
388 Pit Track:
North leg of wye and tail of wye past ramp out of service unless
authorized by engineering supervisor.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.58,
Nenana:
Engineering Spur, Lower Yard Tracks 1, 2, 3, New Ramp, Old Ramp
and High Line off Track 3, and House Track off Waterfront Track
out of service unless authorized by engineering supervisor. If
necessary South Lead can be used to set out a car.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.68.4,
Palmer Branch Special Instructions:
Palmer Branch out of service at MP A 5.1 unless authorized by
engineering supervisor.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.71.4:
82.71.4 EIELSON BRANCH SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Airport Branch, MP G 6.0, Power Switch Operation
The illuminated switch target provides the following information:
Green: Switch points fit properly in normal position for movement
on the Eielson Branch.
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Red: Switch point fit properly in reverse position for movement on
the Airport Branch.
The target will flash alternately red and green when the switch is in
transition between normal and reverse position, or when the switch
fails to complete the throw to the full normal or reverse position. If
the lights are flashing the switch must be operated by hand. Sensors
that detect track occupancy are located near both clearance points
of the switch, and 120 feet beyond the switch points. The location of
each sensor is marked with an orange stake.
This switch can be operated in on of four ways:
1. Remote Control Operation
Prior to occupying the area between the sensors select radio channel
5, and press #4060 (the # symbol must be entered) to change the
switch alignment. The switch cannot be remote controlled when the
area between the sensors is occupied.
2. Push Button Operation
To operate the switch using the push button remove the lock on the
box marked PB and press the black button. The push button will not
function when the area between the sensors is occupied.
3. Manual Operation
To operate the switch manually follow the instructions on the pump
box located on the side of the gear box.
4. Automatic Line (auto-line)
If the switch is not lined for movement off the Airport Branch it will
auto-line to reverse position once movement has passed the sensor.
When auto-lined to the reverse position the switch will return to
normal position two minutes and thirty seconds after the area
between the sensors is unoccupied. Note: Auto-line will not function
if the switch also received a remote control radio command, nor until
two minutes and thirty seconds after a previous occupancy.
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DELETE: The following from Special Instructions Item No. 83.6:
83.6 MAXIMUM SPEEDS PERMITTED AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT
MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED FOR:
SD70MAC over bridge 33 ......................................................... 10 MPH
CHANGE: The following to Special Instructions chapter 83.24,
Radio Communications:
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Seward
to Portage
C hannels 1 / 2*
Whittier
to Portage
C hannels 1 / 2#
Portage
to MP 91
Channels 1 / 2
MP 91 to MP 113
Channel 14
MP 113 to MP 170
Channels 1 / 2
MP 170 to MP 223
Channels 7 / 8
MP 223 to MP 274
C hannels 1 / 2*
MP 274 to MP 356
Channels 7 / 8
MP 356 to Fairbanks
Channels 1 / 2
* Hunter and Gold Creek radios are only equipped with
Channel 1.
# All communications in Whittier Subdivision tunnels must be
on Channel 2.
Note: This radio communications table supersedes all previous
tables.
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ADD: The following to Special Instructions chapter 84.0, General
Code of Operating Rules:
GCOR Rule 6.20, Equipment Left on Main Track, add the following:
When authorized by the train dispatcher to leave a main track switch
in the reverse position between the detached portion and the
returning front portion, return movement at restricted speed is only
required between that switch and the detached portion.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
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Anchorage, Alaska
June 18, 2004
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 28
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Special Instructions Modifications
ADD: The following to General Code of Operating Rules
Glossary Abbreviations:
AWD ............ Automatic Warning Devices
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 80.1.2, previously
modified by General Orders No. 14 and No. 27, as follows:
80.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP112.00 and MP113.85 ..................................... 15
MP 113.85 and MP 113.93 .................... 15
25
15
MP113.93 and MP 114.30 .................................... 20 20
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 80.1.3:
80.1.3 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Name Location in feet
112.86 OVL 2 ............................................... S 1,160
112.86 OVL 2 ½ off OVL 2 ........................... S 390
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DELETE: The following from Special Instructions Item No. 80.17:
80.17 BROOKMAN
SD70MAC locomotives prohibited between clearance points at
south and north ends of siding.
DELETE: The following from Special Instructions Item No. 80.20:
80.20 POTTER
SD70MAC locomotives prohibited between clearance points at
south and north ends of siding.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 80.21:
80.21 SOUTH ANCHORAGE
Alaska Welding Track, MP 109.22, off South Anchorage Auxiliary
Track, out of service unless authorized to occupy track by
Engineering Supervisor.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 81.4:
81.4 WHITTIER
Watch footing on slip and barge decks.
CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item No. 82.1:
82.1 ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH ê Main Track é NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
03 1,516 Talkeetna C 226.7 TWC 225.7 B
——————————————————————————————————————————————
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CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.3:
82.1.3 SIDING SWITCH LOCATIONS
South North
Siding Switch Switch
Talkeetna...................................................... 226.44 227.04
DELETE: The following from Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.4:
82.1.4 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Location in Feet
226.7 Ramp, off House Track...................................... S 195
CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.4:
82.1.4 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Location in Feet
226.7 House Track ..................................................... N 700
DELETE: All Special Instructions from Special Instructions Item
No. 82.26 and REPLACE with the following:
82.26 TALKEETNA
Use row B on Determining Number of Hand Brakes to Apply Table to
determine number of hand brakes to be secured at this location.
SD70MAC locomotives prohibited on House track beyond clearance
point.
Do not tie up equipment with engine running on north end of house
track.
Do not exceed walking speed on House Track.
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ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.28:
82.28 CURRY
Curry Wye Tracks out of service unless authorized to occupy
tracks by Engineering Supervisor.
ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 80.37:
82.37 BROAD PASS
Broad Pass Wye Tracks out of service unless authorized to
occupy tracks by Engineering Supervisor.
ADD: The following to Timetable No. 131 Page 1:
The telephone number for the Chief Dispatcher is 907-265-2421.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
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Anchorage, Alaska
June 18, 2004
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 29
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: CTC Limits Between Eklutna and Matanuska
Effective 16:00 hours, Saturday, June 19, 2004, CTC limits are in
effect between SSS Eklutna and NSS Matanuska on the main track
and Eklutna and Matanuska sidings. Northward D signal is located at
MP 138.6. Southward D signal is located at MP 153.3. Intermediate
signals are located at MP 144.9, MP 146.3 and MP 144.9.
Spur Track switch MP 145.45 and Spur Track switch MP 147.55
are governed by Rule 10.2.
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 82.1 as shown below:
82.1 ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH ê Main Track é NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
02 3,214 N Wasilla 159.8 TWC 164.3 B
————————————————— 8.8 ——————————————————————————
4,549 SDG Matanuska 151.0
3,850 MT (Between Siding Switches)
————————————————— 9.2 ——————————————————————————
CTC
5,452 Eklutna 141.8 145.5 B
————————————————— 5.5 ——————————————————————————
6,340 Birchwood 136.3 TWC
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CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item No 82.1.1:
82.1.1 METHOD OF OPERATION
LOCATION
METHOD OF OPERATION
MP 114.3
-
CP 1198
CTC
CP 1198
-
CP SSS Reves
TWC
CP SSS Reves
-
CP NSS Reves
CTC
CP NSS Reves
CP SSS Eklutna
- CP SSS Eklutna
- CP NSS Matanuska
TWC
CTC
CP NSS Matanuska
- CP SSS Pittman
TWC
CP SSS Pittman
CP NSS Pittman
CP SSS Hurricane
CP NSS Hurricane
MP 467.5
- CP NSS Pittman
- CP SSS Hurricane
- CP NSS Hurricane
- MP 467.5
- MP 470.3
CTC
TWC
CTC
TWC
YL
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
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Anchorage, Alaska
October 4, 2004
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 30
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Special Instructions Item No. 81.4, Whittier
DELETE: Special Instructions contained in Item No. 81.4,
Whittier, and replace with the following Special Instructions:
81.4 WHITTIER
When switching movements are being made over the slip at Whittier
the following procedures apply:
• Cars will not be placed on the slip unless it is at rest on barge.
• Brake pipe air must be cut in on all cars. Cars with inoperative
air brakes may only be moved under the direction of the
supervisor in charge.
• Movement is to be controlled with independent brake only and
automatic brakes are not to be used except in case of
emergency.
• Locomotives used in barge switching will not be permitted on
the ramp.
• Employees are prohibited from riding on outboard side of car
while car is on outboard track of barge slip.
• All movement on or off the slip/ barge must not exceed 3 mph.
• Movement will not be made toward barge until the supervisor
has communicated to the switch crew that the barge crew is
ready for movement.
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• A safety stop must be made 1 car length prior to any planned
spot or prior to couplings.
• To limit the number of cars handled at any one time, crews will
arrange to strip the barge in no less than two cuts and will back
load the barge in no less than two (2) cuts. Each cut will not
exceed 5 barge tracks.
• Bunching cars on barges is only to be done after a joint on the
head block or a stop for break bulk and chalks have been set.
• During loading and unloading of break bulk cargo, flat cars may
be moved with unsecured loads.
• SD70MAC locomotives must not be used to switch barge,
unless authorized by the Superintendent of Transportation.
• Each piece of equipment left south of the crossing must be
secured by its hand brake.
• Whittier slip derail must be in derail position except during
switching.
• When movements are made south of the slip crossing, and the
slip is in a raised position, the following will apply:
— A safety stop must be made north of the crossing before
proceeding southward.
— A crew member must precede the leading car of the
movement.
— The movement will be made at walking speed.
Sawmill Track out of service unless authorized to occupy track by
engineering supervisor.
The target on the switch into the Shuttle Runaround track when
lined for the Shuttle Runaround track will indicate green.
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Yard lights can be turned on remotely by radio. To turn them on, a
radio equipped with a dial touch pad must be used and tuned to
channel 4. Then key-in numbers 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65. These
lights will automatically turn off after approximately four hours. To
re-illuminate them, wait at least two minutes after they have
extinguished, then repeat the steps.
Radio channel 5 (primary) or 6 (secondary) will be used during
barge switching operation.
The U.S. Coast Guard Regulations require waterfront port facilities
to be designated “NO SMOKING” areas. The ARRC Port of
Whittier (the area from the Assistant Terminal Superintendent’s
office road crossing to the bay) is designated a “NO SMOKING”
area.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
October 4, 2004
GENERAL ORDER NO. 31
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Automatic Whistle Warning System (AWS)
Effective 08:00 Monday, October 4, 2004, an AWS is in service at
Klatt Rd., MP 105.6, which functions in conjunction with the automatic
crossing devices. When the crossing signals are activated, AWS will
automatically sound whistle signal GCOR 5.8.2 [11] at the crossing.
To confirm AWS is functioning, a signal in the shape of an orange X
flashes near the top of the crossing mast, and is visible from
approximately ¼ mile away. After the locomotive engineer observes
this signal, compliance with Rule 5.8.2 [11] is not required. Compliance
with Rule 5.8.1 is required.
A white flashing light on the track side of the crossing bungalow will
activate during electrical power outages.
In the absence of the orange X, or the flashing white light is observed,
the locomotive engineer must sound whistle in compliance with GCOR
5.8.2 [11].
Notify the train dispatcher of any malfunction of AWS.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
October 4, 2004
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 32
To:
From:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: GCOR 9.11 Addition
ADD: The following to GCOR 9.11:
9.11 Movement from Signal Requiring Restricted
Speed
When a train leaving CTC territory passes a signal requiring
movement at restricted speed, the train must move at restricted
speed until its leading wheels have passed the End Block sign.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. 31 and 32 are in
effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
October 4, 2004
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 33
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Operational Monitoring Testing
Effective October 4, 2004, Alaska Railroad will implement the use of
a “STOP OBSTRUCTION” signal when conducting operational
monitoring testing.
STOP
OBSTRUCTION
Stop Obstruction Signal
(Approximately 48” by 48” high-visibility reflective orange
background with black lettering.)
This signal is displayed between the rails, and is considered a Stop
Signal, GCOR 5.4.7, when encountered while moving in compliance
with GCOR 6.27 or GCOR 6.28.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. 31, 32 and 33 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
October 4, 2004
To:
From:
Subject:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 34
Chief Operating Officer
Special Instructions Changes
CHANGE: The following to Special Instructions Item
No. 80.1.3 as added in General Order No. 28:
80.1.3 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Name Location in feet
113.86 OVL 2 ............................................... S 1,160
113.86 OVL 2 ½ off OVL 2 ........................... S 390
CHANGE: The following in Special Instructions Item
No. 82.1.2:
82.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP 117.60 and MP 128.00 ................................ 45 45
MP 128.00 and MP 139.50 ................................ 35 35
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. 31, 32, 33 and 34 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
October 31, 2004
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 35
CANCELLED BY GO 46
Chief Operating Officer
Discontinuance of Alaska Daylight Time
Effective 02:00, Sunday, October 31, 2004, Alaska Daylight
Time is discontinued. Standard clocks and watches must be set
back one hour to indicate 01:00.
Employees must compare watches as prescibed by Operating
Rule 3.3 at the time of conversion.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
November 5, 2004
GENERAL ORDER NO. 36
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Pease Road Automatic Whistle Warning System (AWS)
Effective 08:00 Friday, November 5, 2004, an AWS is in service at
Pease Rd., MP 117.15, which functions in conjunction with the automatic
crossing devices. When the crossing signals are activated, AWS will
automatically sound whistle signal GCOR 5.8.2 [11] at the crossing.
To confirm AWS is functioning, a signal in the shape of an orange X
flashes near the top of the crossing mast, and is visible from
approximately ¼ mile away. After the locomotive engineer observes
this signal, compliance with Rule 5.8.2 [11] is not required. Compliance
with Rule 5.8.1 is required.
A white flashing light on the track side of the crossing bungalow will
activate during electrical power outages.
In the absence of the orange X, or when the flashing white light is
observed, the locomotive engineer must sound whistle in compliance
with GCOR 5.8.2 [11].
Immediately notify the train dispatcher of any malfunction of AWS.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 are in
effect.
Distribution: GO

ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
November 5, 2004
GENERAL ORDER NO. 37
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
36 th Avenue, MP 111.3, Quiet Zone
The use of whistle signal, as prescribed by GCOR 5.8.2 [11],
Sounding Whistle, is not required at 36 th Avenue, MP 111.3. This
crossing is equipped with median barriers, gates and flashing lights.
Compliance with Rule 5.8.1 is required.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37 are in
effect.
Distribution: GO

ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
December 7, 2004
GENERAL ORDER NO. 38
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Portage Tunnel Doors
DELETE: That part of Special Instructions Item No. 81.5, Whittier
Subdivision Tunnels, reading: A signal in the form of a switch target is
provided for Portage Tunnel doors. This signal will display indication
only for the door where it is location. These signals are located to
the right of the track, in the direction of approach, in front of the
entrance of the tunnel. These signals will display a red aspect when
the doors may be closed, and will display a green aspect when doors
are opened on each end of tunnel.
REPLACE: This deleted portion of the Special Instructions with: A
strobe light is located at each Portage Tunnel door, and should
activate when the tunnel door is open. The strobe light only activates
for the door where it is located.
CHANGE: The limits of Slide Zone 11 as shown in Special
Instructions Item No. 83.18, Slide Zones, form MP 11.3 and MP 11.6
to MP 11.3 and MP 11.4
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38 are
in effect.
Distribution: GO

ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
December 7, 2004
GENERAL ORDER NO. 39
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
GCOR 6.32.2, Automatic Crossing Devices
DELETE: The table on page 121 of Timetable No. 131, as
contained in Special Instructions Section 84.0, General Code of
Operating Rule, changing GCOR 6.32.2, Automatic Crossing
Devices, A., Automatic Warning Devices Malfunctioning: Use the
following table to properly complete movement over the crossing.
REPLACE WITH: The deleted table with the table included on
page 2 of this General Order.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39
are in effect.
Distribution: GO
GO 39
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Devices
Warning
Automatic
That
Notified
When
Movement
Malfunctioning
or
Disabled
are
Failure,
Activation
an
Have
...
f
I .
..
Then
the
that
notified
crew is
The
system
warning
crossing
or
failure
activation
an
has
warning
crossing
the
that
disabled
been
system has
is
flagger
equipped
an
and
to
crossing
the
at
not
warning.
provide
the
occupying
before
Stop
crossing.
on
is
crew member
a
After
to
crossing
the
at
ground
the
traffic,
highway
warn
crossing
the
over
proceed
from that
signals
hand
on
proceed
Then
crew member.
speed.
normal
at
the
that
notified
crew is
The
system is
warning
crossing
an
and
malfunctioning
at
not
is
flagger
equipped
provide
to
crossing
the
warning.
the
occupying
before
Stop
crossing.
on
is
crew member
a
After
to
crossing
the
at
ground
the
traffic,
highway
warn
crossing
the
over
proceed
from that
signals
hand
on
crew member,
or
be
to
seen
are
devices
If
by
relieved
when
or
working,
proceed
dispatcher,
train
the
15 MPH
at
crossing
the
over
the
until
stopping
without
train
the
of
end
head
the
occupies
completely
at
proceed
Then
crossing.
speed.
normal
the
that
notified
crew is
The
equipped
one
has
crossing
to
unable
is
who
flagger
all
in
warning
provide
approaching
of
directions
traffic.
at
crossing
the
over
Proceed
stopping
MPH without
15
train
the
of
end
head
the
until
the
occupies
completely
at
proceed
Then
crossing.
speed.
normal
the
that
notified
crew is
The
more
or
one
has
crossing
are
who
flaggers
equipped
in
warning
provide
to
able
of
directions
all
traffic.
approaching
at
crossing
the
over
Proceed
without
speed
normal
stopping.
An
OTE:
N
r
flagge
quipped
e
w
cre
a
than
other
person
a
is
shirt
orange
vest,
orange
an
with
equipped
is
who
member
be
must
jacket
or
shirt
vest,
the
night,
At
jacket.
orange
or
stop
or
flag
red
a
have
must
flagger
The
fluorescent.
night.
at
light
a
and
day
by
paddle
the
that
dispatcher
train
the
by
advised
When
been
have
devices
warning
automatic
malfunctioning
apply.
longer
no
restrictions
these
repaired
GO 39
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
January 5, 2005
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 40
Chief Operating Officer
CTC in Effect between Reves and Eklutna
Effective 14:00 Wednesday, January 5, 2005, CTC limits are
extended and in effect between NSS Reves and SSS Eklutna on the
main track, and on Birchwood siding. Intermediate signals are
located at approximtely MP 131, MP 133 and MP 138.6.
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 82.1 (as modified by
previous General Order) as shown below:
82.1 ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH Main Track NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
02 3,214 N Wasilla 159.8 TWC 164.3 B
————————————————— 8.8 ——————————————————————————
4,549 SDG Matanuska 151.0
3,850 MT (Between Siding Switches)
————————————————— 9.2 ——————————————————————————
5,452 Eklutna 141.8 145.5 B
————————————————— 5.5 ——————————————————————————
CTC
6,340 Birchwood 136.3
————————————————— 8.3 ——————————————————————————
5,452 Reves 128.0 121.3 B
————————————————— 13.7 ——————————————————————————
TWC
00 Anchorage BWYZ 114.3
CTC
GO 40
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CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.1 (as modified
by previous General Order) as shown below:
82.1.1 METHOD OF OPERATION
LOCATION
METHOD OF OPERATIO N
MP 114.3
-
CP 1198
CTC
CP 1198
-
CP SSS Reves
TWC
CP SSS Reves
-
CP NSS Matanuska
CTC
CP NSS Matanuska
- CP SSS Pittman
TWC
CP SSS Pittman
CP NSS Pittman
CP SSS Hurricane
CP NSS Hurricane
MP 467.5
- CP NSS Pittman
- CP SSS Hurricane
- CP NSS Hurricane
- MP 467.5
- MP 470.3
CTC
TWC
CTC
TWC
YL
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and
40 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
GO 40
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
January 12, 2005
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 41
Chief Operating Officer
CTC in Effect between CP 1198 and Reves
Effective 14:00 Wednesday, January 12, 2005, CTC limits are
extended and in effect between CP 1198 and SSS Reves.
Intermediate signals are located at approximtely MP 121.3, MP 123.9
and MP 126.8.
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 82.1 (as modified by
previous General Order) as shown below:
82.1 ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH Main Track NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
02 3,214 N Wasilla 159.8 TWC 164.3 B
————————————————— 8.8 ——————————————————————————
4,549 SDG Matanuska 151.0
3,850 MT (Between Siding Switches)
————————————————— 9.2 ——————————————————————————
5,452 Eklutna 141.8 145.5 B
————————————————— 5.5 ——————————————————————————
6,340 Birchwood 136.3 CTC
————————————————— 8.3 ——————————————————————————
5,452 Reves 128.0 121.3 B
————————————————— 13.7 ——————————————————————————
00 Anchorage BWYZ 114.3
GO 41
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CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.1 (as modified
by previous General Order) as shown below:
82.1.1 METHOD OF OPERATION
LOCATION
METHOD OF OPERATIO N
MP 114.3
-
CP NSS Matanuska
CTC
CP NSS Matanuska
- CP SSS Pittman
TWC
CP SSS Pittman
CP NSS Pittman
CP SSS Hurricane
CP NSS Hurricane
MP 467.5
- CP NSS Pittman
- CP SSS Hurricane
- CP NSS Hurricane
- MP 467.5
- MP 470.3
CTC
TWC
CTC
TWC
YL
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
and 41 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
GO 41
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
February 5, 2005
GENERAL ORDER NO. 42
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Switch Awareness
Employees changing the alignment of a main track switch in TWC territory
outside yard limits must record on the Switch Awareness form; the name of
the switch, the identification of the train, engine, on-track equipment or
employee handling the switch, the time the switch was handled and the
initials of the conductor and engineer or EIC. This information must be
recorded at the time the switch alignment was changed. When an employee
lines a main track switch for another train or on-track equipment, a crew
member of the train or the EIC of the on-track equipment using the switch
must enter on the form the time and identification of the train or on-track
equipment that lined the switch. A job briefing must be held after changing
the alignment of a main track switch. When required by track warrant
authority to change the position of a main track switch, the employee must
notify the dispatcher of the switch position when reporting clear of the
track warrant limits. When reporting clear of track warrant limits, or when
track warrant authority is voided, an employee must notify the dispatcher of
the position of any main track switch handled within the cleared or voided
limits.
The conductor or EIC must turn in the completed Switch Awareness form
with their time card.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24,
25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 and 42 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
February 5, 2005
GENERAL ORDER NO. 43
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Signal Awareness
Train and engine crews are required to record on the Signal Awareness form
the aspect of each block signal encountered during their tour of duty.
Conductors must turn in the completed Signal Awareness form with their
time card.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24,
25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 and 43 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
February 5, 2005
To:
From:
Subject:
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 44
Chief Operating Officer
Air Brake Train Handling Change
Replace Rule 62.6.1 in its entirety with the following:
62.6.1 Connecting Air Hoses In Multiple Unit Consists
Connect all air hoses on both sides between locomotives of a multiple
unit consist to ensure that the brake system is operational throughout
the consist.
To connect the hoses:
ITEM
1.
ACTION
Clean out all MU and brake pipe hoses before coupling
them to other hoses.
2 . Couple MU and brake pipe hoses.
3.
4.
Open cutout cocks and angle cocks fully between
locomotives in the consist.
Refer to Figure 62-F for end hose identification and
proper connections on locomotives.
GO 44
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1
2
3
Lead
Trail
3
2
1
Brake
Pipe (BP)
1 Independent Application and Release (IAR)
2 Actuating (ACT)
3 Main Reservoir (MR)
Figure 62-F. Multiple Unit Air Hose Connections
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40,
41, 42, 43 and 44 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
GO 44
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
April 3, 2005
GENERAL ORDER NO. 45
To:
From:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Alaska Daylight Saving Time
Effective 02:00, Sunday, April 3, 2005, Alaska Daylight Saving
Time is in effect. Standard clocks and watches must be advanced
one hour to indicate 03:00.
Employees must compare watches as prescribed by Operating
Rule 3.3 at the time of conversion.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35,
36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
May 20, 2005
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
CANCELLED GENERAL ORDER BY NO. GO 4647
(Cancels General Orders No. 17, 21 and 35)
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Whittier Subdivision Special Instructions Changes
Effective 08:00, Friday, May 20, 2005
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 81.1.1 as follows:
LOCATION
MP F
MP F
MP F
0.0 - MP F
2.5 - MP F
2.5
5.2
5.2 - MP F12.4
METHOD OF OPERATION
YL
CTC
TWC
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 81.1.2, previously
modified in General Order No. 27, as follows:
81.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP F 0.00 and MP F 1.30 (Yard Limit) ............ 10 10
MP F 1.30 and MP F 2.50 (Yard Limit) ............ 20 20
MP F 2.50 and MP F 7.00 ........................ 30 30
MP F 7.00 and MP F 12.00 ........................ 49 59
MP F 12.00 and MP F 12.40 ........................ 20 20
GO 46
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DELETE: Special Instructions contained in Item No. 81.9,
Portage, and replace with the following Special Instructions:
Use row A on Determining Number of Hand Brakes to Apply
Table to determine number of hand brakes to be secured at this
location.
Whittier Subdivision begins and ends at Portage Junction Switch,
MP F 12.4 (MP 64.3 on Seward Subdivision). Instructions to
restore junction switch, MP 12.4, or leave reversed, will be included
in the track warrant authorizing movement to or from this
switch on the Seward Subdivision.
SD70MAC locomotives prohibited on New Yard Tracks 2, 3 and 4.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38,
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 and 46 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
GO 46
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ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
June 9, 2005
GENERAL ORDER NO. 47
(Cancels General Order No. 46)
To: All Concerned
From:
Subject:
Chief Operating Officer
Whittier and Seward Subdivision Special Instructions Changes
DELETE: Special Instructions Item No. 80.15, Portage, and all Special
Instructions and replace with the following:
80.15 PORTAGE
Use row B on Determining Number of Hand Brakes to Apply Chart to
determine number of hand brakes to be secured at this location.
The normal position for the Whittier Junction Switch, MP 64.3, is for
the Seward Main Track and it must be lined and locked in that position,
unless authorized by track warrant to leave switch in reverse position.
The switch target is illuminated, and will indicate green when lined for
movement on the Seward Subdivision, and will indicate red when lined
for movement to Whittier Subdivision.
Side ramp track (Old Shuttle Track) is the designated siding.
Side ramp at siding is 65 feet long and is close clearance.
SD70MAC locomotives prohibited between south end of ramp and
south clearance point of side ramp track.
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 81.1 as follows:
81.1 WHITTIER SUBDIVISION
SOUTH Main Track NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
04 Whittier Junction F 12.4
TWC
————————————————— 6.9 ——————————————————————————
2,340 Bear Valley F 5.5
————————————————— 5.5 ——————————————————————————
CTC
03 Whittier BWX F 0.0
YL
GO 47
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CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 81.1.1 as follows:
LOCATION
MP F
MP F
MP F
0.0 - MP F
2.5 - MP F
2.5
5.2
5.2 - MP F12.4
METHOD OF OPERATION
YL
CTC
TWC
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 81.1.2, as previously modified by
General Order, as follows:
81.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP
MP
F 0.00
F 1.30
and MP
and MP
F 1.30 (Yard Limit) ............ 10
F 2.50 (Yard Limit) ............ 20
10
20
MP F 2.50 and MP F 7.00 ............................... 30 30
MP F 7.00 and MP F 12.00 ............................... 49 59
MP F 12.00 and MP F 12.40 ............................... 20 20
DELETE: Special Instructions Item No. 81.9, Portage, and all Special
Instructions and replace with the following:
81.9 WHITTIER JUNCTION
Whittier Subdivision begins and ends at Whittier Junction Switch,
MP F 12.4 (MP 64.3 on Seward Subdivision).
SD70MAC locomotives prohibited on Portage New Yard Tracks 2, 3 and 4.
Use row A on Determining Number of Hand Brakes to Apply Table to
determine number of hand brakes to be secured at this location.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 and 47 are in
effect.
Distribution: GO
GO 47
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Anchorage, Alaska
June 9, 2005
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 48
To:
From:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Addition of Ester Station and Manley Siding Modification
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 82.1, Anchorage
Subdivision, as shown in bold below:
ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH Main Track NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
03 Fairbanks BJLWXZ 470.3
————————————————— 7.3 ——————————————————————————
718 N Happy 463.0
————————————————— 4.0 ——————————————————————————
6,700 Ester 459.0
————————————————— 2.8 ——————————————————————————
762 N Dome 456.2 456.2 B
TWC
————————————————— 5.4 ——————————————————————————
4,178 Saulich 450.8
————————————————— 11.3 ——————————————————————————
2,061 S Standard 439.5
————————————————— 7.9 ——————————————————————————
3,708 Dunbar 431.6
————————————————— 11.2 ——————————————————————————
6,200 Manley 420.4 417.7 B
——————————————————————————————————————————————
GO 48
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ADD: The following to Special Instructions Item No. 82.1.3,
Siding Switch Locations:
82.1.3 SIDING SWITCH LOCATIONS
South North
Siding Switch Switch
Manley .................................................. 420.10 421.30
Ester ........................................... 458.25 459.72
ADD: The following Station to Special Instructions Item No. 83.6,
Maximum Speeds Permitted and Instructions for Handling Special
Equipment:
83.6 MAXIMUM SPEEDS PERMITTED AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT
MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED FOR:
Through siding and siding turnouts at Ester ............. 25 MPH
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Order No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38,
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47 and 48 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
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Anchorage, Alaska
June 9, 2005
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 49
(Effective 08:00, Thursday, June 9, 2005)
To:
From:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Anchorage Subdivision Special Instructions
CHANGE: The following Station in Special Instructions Item
No. 82.1.2, Anchorage Subdivision Maximum Authorized Speeds,
as modified by previous General Orders, as shown below:
82.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
In MPH For:
Speed Between: Frt Psgr
MP 114.30 and MP 115.50 ....................................... 20
MP115.50 and MP117.60 .............................. 35
20
35
MP117.60 and MP119.80 .............................. 45 45
MP119.80 and MP128.00 .............................. 60
MP 128.00 and MP 139.50 ....................................... 35
60
35
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38,
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48 and 49 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
July 6, 2005
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 50
To: All Concerned
From: Chief Operating Officer
Subject: GCOR 5.8.2, Sounding Whistle
CHANGE: GCOR 5.8.2 [11] as follows:
Sound
Indication
[ 11] — — o — Approaching public crossings at grade
with the engine in front, start signal at least
15 seconds but not more than 20 seconds
before
the crossing If movement exceeds
59 MPH, start signal at the crossing sign
or not more than 1/4 mile before the
crossing if no sign. Prolong or repeat
signal until engine occupies the crossing.
The following chart is provided to assist in determining when to start
sounding the whistle:
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Train Speed
15
Seconds Warnin g 20 Seconds Warnin g
5 MPH
110
Feet
145 Feet
10
MPH
220
Feet
295 Feet
15
MPH
330
Feet
440 Feet
20
MPH
440
Feet
585 Feet
25
MPH
550
Feet
735 Feet
30
MPH
660
Feet
880 Feet
35
MPH
770
Feet
1030 Feet
40
MPH
880
Feet
1175 Feet
45
MPH
990
Feet
1320 Feet
50
MPH
1100
Feet
1465 Feet
55
MPH
1210
Feet
1610 Feet
60
MPH
1320
Feet
1760 Feet
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38,
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49 and 50 are in effect.
Distribution: GO
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Anchorage, Alaska
July 6, 2005
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 51
To:
From:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Special Instructions Item No. 83.30.12, Station Warning
Sign
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 83.30.12, Station
Warning Sign, as follows:
83.30.12 Station Warning Sign
Placed, in non-signaled territory, 1 mile in advance of
first switch of a station or 1 mile in advance of station sign if
no siding. Sound one long engine whistle signal while
passing this signal.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38,
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50 and 51 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
July 6, 2005
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 52
To:
From:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: General Order No. 25
General Order No. 25 is canceled.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51 and 52 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
July 6, 2005
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 53
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: GCOR 15.2, Protection by Track Bulletin Form B
CHANGE: GCOR 15.2 A. 2., as follows:
To permit a train to proceed at other than restricted speed, add one of
the following:
• “(Train) may proceed through the limits at _____ MPH (or at
maximum authorized speed) (specifying track when necessary).”
Unless otherwise restricted, the train may proceed at speed
specified.
• “(Train) may proceed at _____ MPH between MP ____ and
MP ____ and then proceed at _____ MPH (or at maximum
authorized speed) (specifying track when necessary) until
entire train has passed through the limits.”
Unless otherwise restricted, the train may proceed through the limits
at the speeds specified. Not more than two speeds may be authorized.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 and 53 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
July 13, 2005
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 54
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Special Instructions Items No. 83.13, 83.14, and 83.15
CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 83.13 as shown below:
83.13 CLEARANCE OF HIGH, WIDE AND HEAVY
LOADS
For clearance of the following types of loads and cars, contact the
Customer Service Department at 265-2624 or the Clearance Coordinators
at 265-2446, 265-2527 or HIGHWIDE@akrr.com:
• Loads and cars exceeding the dimensions shown in Special
Instructions.
• Loads and cars longer than 90 feet over strikers.
• Double or triple loads.
• Loads with overhangs beyond the end of car.
• Loads with unequal distribution of weight on trucks.
• Cars exceeding the gross weight limits shown in Special
Instructions or the stenciled capacity of the car.
• Shipments having a combined center of gravity of car and
lading exceeding 98 inches above top of rail.
• Shipments southbound to Seattle or Prince Rupert that exceed
15’- 6" A.T.R. or 10’-8" wide.
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CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 83.14 as shown below:
83.14 LOADING CLEARANCE DIAGRAMS
ALLOWABLE WIDTH
SEWARD TO ANCHORAGE
HEIGHT
A.T.R.
9’ - 0" ................................... 19’ - 6"
10’ - 0" .................................. 19’ - 0"
11’ - 0" .................................. 18’ - 6"
12’ - 0" .................................. 18’ - 0"
12’ - 9" .................................. 17’ - 6"
13’ - 0" .................................. 17’ - 0"
13’ - 6" .................................. 16’ - 6"
13’ - 6" .....................................3’ - 6"
ALLOWABLE WIDTH
ANCHORAGE TO FAIRBANKS
HEIGHT
A.T.R.
4’ - 5" ................................... 19’ - 6"
5’ - 5" ................................... 19’ - 0"
6’ - 6" ................................... 18’ - 6"
7’ - 6" ................................... 18’ - 0"
8’ - 6" ................................... 17’ - 6"
9’ - 6" ................................... 17’ - 0"
10’ - 6" .................................. 16’ - 6"
11" - 6" .................................. 16’ - 0"
11’ - 11" ................................. 15’ - 6"
11’ - 11" ................................. 15’ - 0"
11’ - 11" ................................. 14’ - 6"
12’ - 0" .................................. 14’ - 0"
12’ - 0" .....................................3’ - 6"
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ALLOWABLE WIDTH
WHITTIER TO ANCHORAGE
HEIGHT
A.T.R.
*2’ - 4" ................................... *19’ - 6"
*5’ - 3" ................................... *19’ - 0"
9’ - 3" .................................... 18’ - 0"
10’ - 3" ................................... 17’ - 6"
10’ - 8" ................................... 17’ - 0"
11’ - 4" ................................... 16’ - 6"
12’ - 1" ................................... 16’ - 0"
12" - 9" ................................... 15’ - 6"
12’ - 11" .................................. 15’ - 0"
13’ - 0" .................................. 14’ - 10"
13’ - 4" ................................... 14’ - 0"
13’ - 8" ................................... 13’ - 0"
13’ - 8" .....................................3’ - 6"
*April 15 to October 1 only
MAXIMUM LOADING DIAGRAM
FOR SINGLE CARLOADS
Above diagrams are for single carloads without overhangs beyond end
of car and are based on cars with a length not exceeding 90 feet over
strikers, with truck centers not exceeding 66 feet, and overhangs not
exceeding 12 feet.
All loads exceeding the above limits must be coordinated through the
Customer Service Department and cleared by the clearance coordinators.
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CHANGE: Special Instructions Item No. 83.15 as shown below:
83.15 HEAVY LOADS
The maximum gross weight of car and lading in pounds on all
subdivisions is 263,000 lbs.
Maximum gross weight of car and lading based upon uniformly
loaded 4-axle spacing with combined center of gravity not more than
98 inches above top of rail. Gross weight of 263,000 pounds applies
to 4-axle cars with truck centers of 28 feet or greater. Four - axle
cars with truck centers less than 28 feet are restricted to 240,000.
HLMX and NDYX cement hopper cars with truck centers
less than 28 feet, and with gross weights not exceeding
263,000 pounds, may be moved with the following
restrictions:
• Do not couple to a SD70MAC locomotive.
• Do not couple to another similarly loaded HLMX or
NDYX cement hopper.
• Do not couple to an excessive weight car.
Loads of greater dimensions or weights may be moved by special
arrangement coordinated through the Customer Service Department,
or as outlined in section 83.13.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 and 54 are in
effect.
Distribution: GO
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Anchorage, Alaska
August 18, 2005
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 55
(Effective 09:00, Thursday, August 18, 2005)
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Special Instructions Items No. 82.1.2
CHANGE: Special Instructions No. 82.1.2 as follows:
82.1.2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS
Maximum Authorized
Speed Between:
In MPH For:
Frt Psgr
MP 347.10 and MP 352.60 ...........25 25
MP 352.60 and MP 357.50 ...........15 15
MP 357.50 and MP 358.00 ...........20 20
MP 358.00 and MP 361.15 ...........45 45
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 and 55 are in
effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
August 18, 2005
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 56
(Effective 09:00 Thursday, August 18, 2005)
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Change of Designated Siding at Healy
CHANGE: Special Instructions No. 82.1 as follows:
82.1 ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH Main Track NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
8,500 Healy BCJWY 358.7 TWC 356.5 A
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CHANGE: Special Instructions No. 82.1 .3 as follows:
82.1.3 SIDING SWITCH LOCATIONS
South North
Siding Switch Switch
Healy ............................................................... 358.30 359.90
CHANGE: Special Instructions No. 82.1 .4, Location of
Other Tracks (only other tracks in the Healy area), as previously
modified by General Order, as follows:
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82.1.4 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capacity
MP Location in Feet
358.7 East 2, off Siding ........................................ Both 2,363
358.7 East 3, off East 2 .............................................. S 1,283
358.7 Old Rip Track .................................................... N 428
358.7 Roundhouse 1 ................................................... N 452
358.7 Roundhouse 2 ................................................... N 277
358.7 Crane Track....................................................... N 143
358.7 New Rip Track ................................................... N 355
359.0 West 1 ......................................................... Both 5,834
359.0 West 2 ......................................................... Both 5,693
359.0 Outfit Track ....................................................... S 1,085
359.0 Ramp Track....................................................... S 165
DELETE: Special Instructions in item No. 82.49, and replace
with the following:
82.49 HEALY
Use row B on Determining Number of Hand Brakes to Apply Table to
determine number of hand brakes to be secured at this location.
The designated siding is on the east side of the main track, and is
comprised of former tracks: East 1, UCM Prill and New Storage.
The ladder track switch target, at the south end of the siding, displays
green when lined for movement on the siding and displays red when
lined for the ladder. The north East 2 switch, off the siding, target
displays green when lined for movement on the siding and displays red
when lined for East 2. The Suntrana Branch switch, off the siding,
target displays green when lined for movement on the siding and displays
red when lined for Suntrana Branch.
The west ladder track switch targets for West 1 display yellow when
lined for movement on West 1 and green when lined for the ladders.
Tail of Wye Track is 725 feet long.
Close clearance at side ramp on ramp track, between tracks East 2 and
East 3 and at south end of Outfit Track.
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Yard lights switch is located on the outside wall of the air compressor
shed. These lights, once activated, are on a timer and will automatically
turn off after a preset period of time.
SD70MAC locomotives prohibited from the following tracks: East Track
2 (off siding), East Track 3 (off East Track 2), Old Rip Track, Roundhouse
Tracks 1 & 2, Crane Track, New Rip Track, Outfit Track and Ramp
Track.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 and 56 are
in effect.
Distribution: GO
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Anchorage, Alaska
August 18, 2005
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
All Concerned
GENERAL ORDER NO. 57
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Correction of South Siding Switch Location at Usibelli
and Outfit Track (Lignite)
CHANGE: Special Instructions No. 82.1 .3 as follows:
82.1.3 SIDING SWITCH LOCATIONS
South North
Siding Switch Switch
Usibelli ......................................................... 361.45 363.00
CHANGE: Special Instructions No. 82.1 .3 as follows:
82.1.4 LOCATION OF OTHER TRACKS
Switch Capatcity
MP Location in Feet
362.8 Outfit Track (Lignite)........................... N 1,025
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 57
are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
August 18, 2005
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 58
CANCELLED BY GO 59
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Denali Park Siding Changes
Effective 09:00 Thursday, August 18, 2005, the siding at Denali
Park is moved from the west side of the main track to the east side
of the main track.
CHANGE: Special Instructions No. 82.1 as follows:
82.1 ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH Main Track NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
2,600 Denali Park 347.7 TWC 350.4 A
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M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57
and 58 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

Anchorage, Alaska
August 23, 2005
To:
From:
ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
GENERAL ORDER NO. 59
(Cancels General Order No. 58)
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Denali Park Siding Changes
The siding at Denali Park is moved from the east side of the main
track to the west side of the main track.
CHANGE: Special Instructions No. 82.1 as follows:
82.1 ANCHORAGE SUBDIVISION
SOUTH Main Track NORTH
Call Capacity Mile Meth. Detector
Code of siding STATIONS Post of Opr. Locations
2,600 Denali Park 347.7 TWC 350.4 A
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M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57
and 59 are in effect.
Distribution: GO

ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
OPERATIONS
Anchorage, Alaska
September 23, 2005
GENERAL ORDER NO. 60
To:
From:
All Concerned
Chief Operating Officer
Subject: Quiet Zone, Oceanview Drive, MP 104.6
Quiet Zone, 120 th Avenue, MP 105.36
The use of whistle signal, as prescribed by Rule 5.8.2 [11],
Sounding Whistle, is not required at Oceanview Drive (MP 104.6)
and 120 th Avenue (MP 105.36). These crossings are equipped
with median barriers, gates and flashing lights.
Compliance with Rule 5.8.1 is required.
M.G. Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
General Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59
and 60 are in effect.
Distribution: GO