Canadian Railway Operating Rules
(CROR) Signals & Interpretations

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Standard Interpretation

Mode: Full Part Basic
Full/NB (no blacked out signals)

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"Kicker" Calculator

   

  What are the maximum number of brake checks that should be required to determine which railcar has a brake problem (aka "Kicker")?

Number 
of railcars:

Max brake 
checks:

Note: This method for locating a kicker car is not approved by anyone. It's something I thought of during my freight conductor course (in 2012) and should save a lot of time when you're trying to locate a specific railcar.

Signal Reading Resources

  I came across these videos on YouTube created 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.

  Brian Keay of the Calgary Model Railway Society has written an in-depth explanation of railroad signals titled "Do Canadian Railroad Signals Make Sense?".

  Joseph Hoevet's site has a collection of Signal Aspect Charts for a variety of railroads.

  The Railway Association of Canada's Railway Rules & Standards page contains all the latest publications.

Odds 'n Ends

  I've decided to make the app available for free and installed the fully functional version on the website. The Android app can be downloaded from here or via Google Play.
  The web version may have additional features which are under development and haven't been included in the app (yet).

  If you'd like to make a donation, funds can be sent via PayPal or an e-transfer to rob@rcp.ca.

  Signal names & definitions are based on Transport Canada's CROR Jan 28/25 edition.

Legal Stuff:
 * I do not represent Transport Canada or any other Canadian government entity.
 * This utility is for your convenience and entertainment. I created it during my railway freight conductor course to assist me with learning the signal patterns and their definitions.
 * I do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Copyright Rob Chandler 2012.


 Contains a collection of other things I've been interested in over the years.