Canadian Railway Operating Rules
(CROR) Signals & Interpretations

Standard Interpretation

Rule#:
Signal Type:
Name:
Action:


"Kicker" Calculator

• What are the maximum number of brake checks that should be required to determine which railcar has a brake problem (aka "Kicker")?
• I found a simple and efficient way to determine which railcar is probably involved.

Number 
of railcars:

Max brake 
checks:

 * * * This feature is only available in the app * * * 

Signals Tutorial (YouTube)

  Feb 5/19: I came across these videos on YouTube presented by a railroader living in Alberta. They do a great job of explaining Canadian Railroad signals.
  * Part 1: The basic three light system.
  * Part 2: 1 and 2 head systems.
  * Part 3: Diverging and Limited speeds, to and at signals.
  * Part 4: Dwarf (Low-Mast) signals.

Odds 'n Ends

get the app at google play.

Note: This web-based version is based upon the Feb 26/08 edition of the Canadian Rail Operating Rules which came into effect on May 28/08 and may contain outdated information.


Legal stuff:
  This utility is for your convenience and entertainment. I created it during my railway freight conductor course in 2012 to assist me with learning the signal patterns and their definitions. I do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Copyright Rob Chandler 2012.