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RULESof the OPERATING DEPARTMENT The rules herein set forth govern employes of The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company, leased and operated lines; also employes of other companies while working on property of the said railroads. G. A. PHILLIPS General Superintendent | Safety is of the first importance in the discharge of duty. |
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A. Employes whose duties are prescribed by these rules must provide themselves with a copy. Employes whose duties are in any way affected by the time-table must have a copy of the current time-table with them while on duty. | J. Employes on duty must wear the prescribed badge and uniform and be neat in appearance. |
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O. Minors sball not be employed in train, yard or engine service, and in other service only as permitted by law, with the written consent of parents or guardians on the prescribed form. | Employes who are careless of the safety of themselves or others will not be retained in the service. |
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ENGINE--A machine propelled by any form of energy and used in train or yard service.* * Where the term "Engine" appears in these rules it applies to either "Engine" or "Motor Car." | TIME-TABLE--The authority for the movement of regular trains subject to the rules. It contains the classified schedules of trains with special instructions relating thereto. |
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STATION--A place designated on the time table by name, at which a train may stop for traffic; or to enter or leave the main track; or from which fixed signals are operated. | signals displayed, the time of arrival and departure of trains and such other information as may be prescribed. O--Train orders. R--Ring. S--Take siding. SS--Spring switch. T--Telephone. W--Whistle. X--Cross over. Y--Enter yard. Z--Special Rules govern. |
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Rules with a prefix "S" are for single track; those with a prefix "D" are for two or more tracks. Itules without a prefix are for single and two or more tracks. 1. Standard time obtained from Washington, D. C. Observatory will be transmitted to all points from designated offices at 12 o’clock noon EASTERN STANDARD TIME daily. (See Rule 750.) | 3. Watches of conductors, enginemen, and other designated employes in train service must be compared daily, before commencing work, with a clock designated by time-table as a standard clock at points where available. The time when watches are compared must be registered by conductors and enginemen on a prescribed form. Employees not having access to a standard clock must compare their watches daily with those of conductors or enginemen who have standard time and have registered. 4. Each time-table, from the moment it takes effect, supersedes the preceding time-table, and its schedules take effect on any division, or subdivision, at the leaving time at their initial stations on such division, or subdivision. But when a schedule of the precedng time-table corresponds in number, class, day of leaving, direction, and initial and terminal stations with a schedule of the new time-table, a train authorized by the preceding time-table will retain its train orders and assume the schedule of the corresponding number of the new time-table. |
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5. Not more than two times are given for a train at any station; where one is given, it is, unless otherwise indicated, the leaving time; where two, they are the arriving and the leaving time. |
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track, must stop and remove or extinguish the fusee and then proceed at restricted speed. 12. HAND, FLAG AND LAMP SIGNALS NOTE--The hand, or a flag, moved the same as the lamp, as illustrated in the following diagrams, gives the same indication, except in the observance of rule 12 (a) the hand or flag movement may be above the shoulder. 12a.
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| track, or is standing to meet a train at end of two or more tracks or a junction. When an engine is running backward a white light must be displayed by night on the rear of the tender.
Engine running backward by night, without cars or at the front of a train pulling cars. White light at A. |
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18. Yard engines will display the headlight to the front and rear by night. When not provided with a headlight at the rear, a white light must be displayed. Yard engines will not display markers.
Engine running forward by day, without cars or at the rear of a train pushing cars. Marker lamps not lighted at A A as markers. Note to Rules 17, 19, D-19, 20, 21 and 24: The diagrams are intended to illustrate the general location of the train signals, not the exact manner in which they are to be attached. |
Engine running backward by day, without cars or at the rear of a train pushing cars. Lamps not lighted at A A as markers. Rear of train by day. Marker lamps not lighted at A A as markers. In suburban service the display of day marker signals is not required on steam or electric trains. |
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Engine running forward by night, without cars or at the rear of a train pushing cars on single track, with the current of traffic on two or more tracks and with the current of traffic on passenger tracks where there are three or more tracks. Lights at A A as markers, showing green or yellow to the front and side and red to the rear.
Engine running backward by night, without cars, or at the rear of a train pushing cars Lights at A A as markers showing green or yellow to side and in direction engine is moving and red in opposite direction. |
Rear of train by night while running on single track, with the current of traffic on two or more tracks and with the current of traffic on passenger tracks where there are three or more tracks. Lights at A A as markers, showing green or yellow to the front and side and red to the rear.
Rear of train by night when on siding clear of main track to be passed by another train. Lights at A A as markers, showing green or yellow toward engine, side and to rear. |
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Rear of train by night running with the current of traffic on slow speed track where there are three or more tracks. Lights at A A as markers, showing green or yellow to rear on the side next to the high speed track in the direction of current of traffic and red on the opposite side.
Rear of train by night running on any track against the current of traffic where there are three or more tracks. Lights at A A as markers, showing green or yellow to the rear, with a red light on the platform. | D-19. The following signals will be displayed to the rear of every train, as markers, to indicate the rear of the train: By day, marker lamps (not lighted); By night, green or yellow lights to the front and side and red lights to the rear; except when the train is clear of the main track, when green or yellow lights must be displayed to the front, side and rear, and except when a train is turned out against the current of traffic, when green or yellow lights must be displayed to the front and side, a green or yellow light to the rear on the side next to the main track on which the current of traffic is in the direction the train is moving, and a red light to the rear on the opposite side. (Outside) Rear of train by night running against the current of traffic on two or more tracks. Lights at A A as markers, showing green or yellow to front and side and green or yellow to the rear on the side next to the main track on which the current of traffic is in the direction the train is moving and red to the rear on the opposite side. |
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19a. During snow and sleet storm by day, the lights in marker lamps must be kept burning to prevent snow or ice obscuring them.
Engine running forward by day displaying signals for a following section. Green flags at A A. |
Engine running forward by night displaying signals for a following section. Green flags and green lights at A A. 21. Extra trains will display two White flags and, in addition, two white lights by night in the places provided for that purpose on the front of the engine. |
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Engine running forward by day as an extra train. White flags at A A.
Engine running forward by night an an extra train. White flags and white lights at A A. |
Engine running backward by day as an extra train, without cars or at the rear of a train pushing cars. White flags at A A.
Engine running backward by night as an extra train, without cars or at the rear of a train pushing cars. White flags and white lights at A A. |
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22. When two or more engines are coupled, each engine shall display the signals as prescribed by Rules 20 and 21.
Passenger cars being pushed by an engine by night. White light on front of leading car at A. |
Freight cars being pushed by an engine by night. White light on front of leading car at A. 25. Each car of a passenger train must be connected with the engine by a communicating signal appliance. |
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27. A signal imperfectly displayed, or the absence of a signal at a place where a signal is usually shown, must be regarded as the most restrictive indication that can be given by that signal. | 32. The unnecessary use of either the whistle or the bell is prohibited.
NOTE--Rules with a prefix "S" are for single track; those with a prefix "D" are for two or more tracks. Rules without a prefix are for single and two or more tracks. S-71. A train is superior to another train by right, class or direction. |
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D-71. A train is superior to another train by right or class. 82. Time-table schedules, unless fulfilled, are in effect for twelve hours after their time at each station. | tion, until it has been ascertained whether all superior trains due have left. |
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main track before the leaving time of the superior train. | superior train must approach all sidings prepared to stop, until the expected train is met. |
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schedule and take the train orders of the disabled train, proceed to the next available point of communication, and there report to the superintendent. The disabled train will assume the right or schedule and take the train orders of the last train with which it has exchanged and will, when able, proceed to and report from the next available point of communication. | all opposing trains that the section for which signals were displayed has not arrived, and, in addition, the conductor must notify all opposing inferior trains, or trains of the same class, until the fact that the signals were carried has been registered at the next register station. |
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fusees. When recalled and safety to the train will permit, he may return. INSTRUCTIONS ON RULE 99 Under circumstances requiring protection of train, the flagman must go back immediately with flagman’s signals, without being whistled out or otherwise instructed, a sufficient distance to insure full protection, taking into consideration the curves, grades, weather and surroundings that may affect the view, and will there place two torpedoes on top of the rail two rail-lengths apart on the engineman’s side of track. He will remain at this point until recalled by the prescribed whistle signal or until overtaken by another train. | insuring full protection, he must at once, place two torpedoes on the rail, and at night or in fog or stormy weather or where the view is obscured, he will, in addition, display a lighted red fusee and continue toward the approaching train, displaying stop signals until they are answered and the train arrives. |
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fusee upright, outside the rail on the engineman’s side of track.
100. When the flagman goes back to protect the rear of the train and is left behind, another trainman must take his place on the train. | 100a. Light engines stopped by flag may proceed cantiously inside protection of such flag, and flagmen until recalled, will protect these engines as prescribed by Rule 99. |
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brakes or other causes, adjacent tracks as well as tracks of other railroads that are liable to be obstructed must at once be protected until it is ascertained they are safe and clear for the movement of trains. NOTE--The exception covers the making and breaking up of trains only, and not extended movements within yards. 103a. Conductors are responsible for protecting the movement of cars to prevent fouling adjoining tracks or pushing cars off ends of tracks. | ing train unless in charge of a trainman of such train. |
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clear of insulated joints placed in the track at fouling point. When trains are standing in sidings, derails and main track switches must be secured in normal position. | 105b. When necessary to prevent delay to following trains, enginemen on freight trains unable to maintain normal speed will clear at first available siding and report to train dispatcher for instructions. |
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protected against other trains and, when practicable, train dispatchers must notify trains on adjacent tracks. | cannot be cleared in time to prevent detention to following first-class trains, the first duty of conductor and engineman in charge of such train, after making their own train safe by application of hand-brakes, will be to pilot first-class trains around the obstruction. |
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D-152. When a train crosses over to, or obstructs another track, unless otherwise provided, it must first be protected as prescribed by Rule 99 against trains moving with the current of traffic on that track. | D-154a. Should a train carrying mail be diverted from its regular track, so that mail cannot be caught from crane or delivered with safety, the train must stop to receive or deliver the mail, and trainmen will give the necessary assistance to mail clerks. |
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RULES FOR MOVEMENT BY TRAIN ORDERS 201. For movements not provided for by time-table, train orders will be issued by authority and over the signature of the superintendent and only contain information or instructions essential to such movements. | the time and the signals which show when and from what offices the order was repeated and the responses transmitted; and the train dispatcher’s initials. These records must be made at once and never from memory or memoranda. |
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207. To transmit a train order, the signal "31" or the signal "19" followed by the direction must be given to each office addressed, the number of copies being stated, if more or less than three--thus, "31, West, copy 5," or "19, East, copy 2." | 210. When a "31" train order has been transmitted, operators must, unless otherwise directed, repeat it at once from the manifold copy in the succession in which the several offices have been addressed, and then write the time of repetition on the order. Each operator receiving the order should observe whether the others repeat correctly. |
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tendent will be given by the train dispatcher. The operator receiving this response will then write on each copy the word "complete," the time, and his last name in full and personally deliver a copy to each person addressed without taking his signature. But when delivery to engineman will take the operator from the immediate vicinity of his office, the engineman’s copy will be delivered by the conductor. | has been given, the order must be treated as a holding order for the train addressed, but must not be otherwise acted on until "complete" has been given. |
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tures of the conductor and engineman of the superior train have been sent to the superintendent. | be stopped for train orders. When there are no orders the signal must indicate "proceed." |
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red signals, in the direction of the train for which the orders are held. | of trains and report when so directed. They must observe trains and report at once to train dispatcher if the proper signals are not displayed. |
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NOTE--Forms with a prefix "S" are for single track, those with a prefix "D" are for two or more tracks; those without prefixes "S" or "D" are for single or two or more tracks. The prefix "S" and "D" to be printed in italics. The words and figures in italics in the forms are examples, indicating the manner in which the orders are to be filled out. S-A. (1.) No. 1 meet No. 2 at B. (2.) No. 2 and Second 4 meet Nos. 1 and 3 at C and Extra 95 west at D (and so on). Trains receiving these orders will run with respect to each other to the designated points and there meet in the manner prescribed by the rules. B. (1.) No. 1 pass No. 3 at K. Both trains will run according to rule to the designated point and there arrange for the rear train to pass promptly. | (2.) No. 6 pass No. 4 when overtaken. Both trains will run according to rule until the second-named train is overtaken and then arrange for the rear train to pass promptly. (3.) Extra 594 east run ahead of No. 6 M to B. The first-named train will run ahead of the second-named train between the points designated. (4.) Extra 95 west run ahead Of No. 3 B until overtaken. The first-named train will run ahead of the second-named train from the designated point until overtaken, and then arrange for the rear train to pass promptly. (5.) No. 1 pass No. 3 at K and run ahead of No. 7 M to Z. When an inferior train receives an order to pass a superior train, right is conferred to run ahead of the train passed from the designated point. Unless some form of block signals is used, the following train will look out for the designated train ahead until the order is fulfilled. S-C. (1.) No. 1 has right over No. 2 G to X. If the second-named train reaches the point last named before the other arrives, it may proceed, keeping clear of the opposing train as many minutes as such train was before required to clear it under the rules. If the first-named train |
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is met between the designated points, the conductor of the second-named train must inform it of his arrival. (2.) Extra 37 east has right over No. 3 F to A. The regular train must not go beyond the point last named until the extra train has arrived, unless directed by train order to do so. These orders give right to the train first named over the other train between the points named. If the trains meet at either of the designated points, the first-named train must take the siding, unless the order otherwise prescribes. E. (1.) No. 1 run 5o mins. late A to G. This makes the schedule time of the train named, between the stations mentioned, as much later as stated in the order, and any other train receiving the order is required to run with respect to this later time, as before required to run with respect to the regular schedule time. The time in the order should be such as can be easily added to the schedule time. (2.) No. 1 run 50 mins. late A to G and 20 mins. late G to K, etc. This makes the schedule time of the train named, between the stations mentioned, as much later as stated in the order, and any other train receiving the order is required to run with respect to this later time as before required to run | with respect to the regular schedule time. The time in the order should be such as can be easily added to the schedule time. (3.) Nos. 1 and 3 wait at N until 9.59 a.m. The train, or trains, named must not pass the designated points before the times given. Other trains receiving the order are required to run with respect to the time specified at the designated points or any intermediate station where schedule time is earlier than the time specified in the order, as before required to run with respect to the schedule time of the train, or trains, named. S-E. (1.) No. 1 wait at H until 9.59 a.m. for No. 2. The train first named must not pass the designated point before the time given, unless the other train has arrived. The train last named is required to run with respect to the time specified, at the designated point or any intermediate station where schedule time is earlier than the time specified in the order, as before required to run with respect to the schedule time of the train first named. F. (1.) Eng. 20 display signals and run as First 1 A to Z. To be used when the number of the engine for which signals are displayed is unknown, and is |
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to be followed by (2), both being single-order examples. (2.) Eng. 25 run as Second 1 A to Z. (3.) No. 1 display signals A to G for Eng. 25. (4.) Engs. 20, 25 and 99 run as First Second and Third 1 A to Z. To add an intermediate section, (5) will be used. (5.) Eng. 85 display signals and run as Second 1 A to Z. Following sections change numbers accordingly. The engine named will display signals and run as directed, and following sections will take the next higher number. To drop an intermediate section, (6) will be used. (6) Eng. 85 is withdrawn as Second 1 at H. Following sections change numbers accordingly. The engine named will drop out at H, and following sections will take the next lower number. To substitute one engine for another on a section, (7) will be used. | (7.) Eng. 18 instead of Eng. 85 display signals and run as Second 1 R to Z. The second-named engine will drop out at R, and be replaced by the first named engine. (8.) Second 1 take down signals at D. The train named will take down signals as directed, and a following section must not proceed beyond the designated point. To pass one section by another, (9) will be used. (9.) Engs. 99 and 25 reverse positions as Second and Third 1 H to Z. Conductors and enginemen of the trains addressed will exchange orders and signals. Following sections, if any, need not be addressed. Each section affected by these orders must have copies and must arrange signals accordingly. |
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G. (1.) Eng. 99 run extra A to F. (2.) Eng. 99 run extra A to F and return to C. The extra must go to F before returning to C. S-H. (1.) Eng. 292 works extra 6.45 a.m. until 5.45 p.m. between D and E. The work extra must, whether standing or moving, protect itself against extra trains within the working limits in both directions as prescribed by the rules. The time of regular trains must be cleared. This may be modified by adding: (2.) Not protecting against eastward extra trains. The work extra will protect only against westward extra trains. The time of regular trains must be cleared. (3.) Not protecting against extra trains. Protection against extra trains is not required. The time of regular trains must be cleared. When a work extra has been instructed by order to not protect against extra trains, and, afterward, it is desired to have it clear the track for, or protect itself after a certain hour against, | a designated extra, an order may be given in the following form: (4.) Work Extra 292 clears, or protects against, Extra 76 east between D and E after 2.10 p.m. Extra 76 east must not enter the working limits before 2.10 p.m., and will then run expecting to find the work extra clear of the main track, or protecting itself, as the order may require. (5.) Work Extra 292 protects against No. 55, or ______ class trains, between D and E. The work extra may work upon the time of the train or trains mentioned in the order, and must protect itself against such train or trains. The regular train or trains receiving the order will run expecting to find the work extra protecting itself. When a work extra is to be given exclusive right over all trains, the following form will be used: (6.) Work Extra 292 has right over all trains between D and E 7.15 p.m. until 1.15 a.m. This gives the work extra the exclusive right between the points designated between the times named. |
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The working limits should be as short as practicable, to be changed as the progress of the work may require. D-H. (1.) Eng. 292 works extra on ______ track, or ______ tracks, 6.45 a.m. until 5.45 p.m. between D and E. The work extra must, whether standing or moving, protect itself within the working limits against extra trains moving with the current of traffic on the track or tracks named. The time of regular trains must be cleared. This form may be modified by adding: (2.) Not protecting against extra trains. Protection against extra trains is not required. The time of regular trains must be cleared. To enable a work extra to work upon the time of a regular train, the following form may be used: | (3.) Work Extra 292 protects against No. 55, or ______ class trains, between D and E. The work extra may work upon the time of the train or trains mentioned in the order and must protect against such train or trains. When a work extra is to be given exclusive right over all trains, the following form will be used: (4.) Work Extra 292 has right over all trains on ______ and ______ tracks between G and H 7.01 p.m. until 1.01 a.m. This gives the work extra the exclusive right to the track, or tracks, mentioned between the points designated between the times named. J. (1.) Hold No. 2. |
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When a train has been so held it must not proceed until the order to hold is annulled, or an order given to the operator in the form: ______ may go. These orders will be addressed to the operator and acknowledged in the usual manner, and will be delivered to conductors and enginemen of all trains affected. K. (1.) No. 1 due to leave A Feb. 29th is annulled A to Z. The schedule or section annulled becomes void between the points named and cannot be restored. Form K will not be combined with other forms of train orders. L. (1.) Order No. 10 is annulled. If an order which is to be annulled has not been delivered to a train, the annulling order will be addressed to the operator, who will destroy all copies of the order annulled but his own, and write on that: Annulled by Order No. ______ An order which has been annulled must not be reissued under its original number. | S-M. (1.) That part of Order No. 10 reading No. 1 Meet No. 2 at S is annulled. (2.) That part of Order No. 12 reading No. 3 pass No. 1 at S is annulled. Form S-M will be used only when that part of the order not annulled is clear in its wording. D-M. (1.) That part of Order No. 10 reading Extra 263 west pass No. 1 at S is annulled. (2.) That part of Order No. 12 reading No. 3 pass No. 1 at S is annulled. Form D-M will be used only when that part of the order not annulled is clear in its wording. S-P. This order will be given by adding to prescribed forms the words "instead of ______." (1.) No. 1 meet No. 2 at C instead of B. (2.) No. 3 pass No. 1 at D instead of C. (3.) No. 1 has right over No. 2 G to R instead of X. |
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(4.) No. 1 display signals for Eng. 85 A to Z instead of G. An order which has been superseded must not be reissued under its original number. D-P. This order will be given by adding to prescribed forms, the words "instead of ______." (1.) No. 1 pass No. 3 at C instead of B. (2.) No. 1 display signals for Eng. 85 A to Z instead of G. An order which has been superseded must not be reissued under its original number. D-R. (1.) No. 1 has right over opposing trains on ______ track C to F. The designated train must use the track specified between the points named and has right over opposing trains on that track between those points. Opposing trains must not leave the point last named until the designated train arrives. | direction as the designated train must receive a copy of the order, and may then proceed on its schedule, or right. This order may be modified as follows: (2.) After No. 4 arrives at C, No. 1 has right over opposing trains on ______ track C to F. The train to be moved against the current of traffic must not leave the first-named point until the arrival of the first-named train. D-S. (1.) ______ track will be used as single track between F and G. If it is desired to limit the time for such use, add from 1.01 p.m. to 3.01 p.m. All trains must use the track specified between the stations named and will be governed by rules for single track. |
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D-251. On portions of the road so specified on the time-table, trains will run with the current of traffic by block signals whose indications will supersede time-table superiority. | D-261. On portions of the road so specified on the time-table, trains will run on reversible tracks by block signals, whose indications will supersede time-table superiority. |
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Standard Train Order Blank for 31 Order | Standard Train Order Blank for 19 Order |
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BLOCK SIGNAL AND INTERLOCKING RULES BLOCK SYSTEM.--A series of consecutive blocks. | CENTRALIZED TRAFFIC CONTROL.--A system of railroad operation by means of which the movement of trains over routes and through blocks on a designated section of track or tracks is directed by signals controlled from a designated point without requiring the use of train orders and without the superiority of trains. |
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INTERLOCKING SIGNALS.--The fixed signals of an interlocking plant. | Illustrations of signal aspects. Indication--Proceed. N--Cab signal aspect. |
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Rule 282. Color light signals. Indication--Approach next signal at not exceeding medium speed. Indication--Proceed at not exceeding medium speed. | Rule 285. Indication--Prepare to stop at next signal. Train exceeding medium speed must at once reduce to that speed. |
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Rule 290. Indication--Proceed at restricted speed. E--Cab signal aspect. Rule 291. Indication--Stop; then proceed in accordance with Rule 509. NOTE--Where grade signal is designated, see Rule 509f. | Rule 292. Indication--Stop. |
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505. Block signals govern the use of the blocks, but, unless otherwise provided, do not supersede the superiority of trains; nor dispense with the use or the observance of other signals whenever and wherever they may be required. 508. Block Signals for a track apply only to trains moving with the current of traffic on that track. ABSOLUTE PERMISSIVE BLOCK SYSTEM (Territory specified in time-table) 509a. On single track when a train is stopped by a Stop-signal it must stay until authorized to proceed. When so authorized by superintendent train may proceed at restricted speed after Clearance Form B has been filled out. In case of failure of means of communication it may proceed when preceded by a flagman to the next signal displaying a less restrictive indication. | PRELIMINARY-OVERLAP BLOCK SYSTEM (Territory specified in time-table) 509c. On single track when a train is stopped by a Stop and Proceed signal, it may proceed preceded by a flagman to the next clear signal. Report must be made to train dispatcher at first available point of communication stating number of signal and cause of the stop indication if known. Train dispatcher may issue orders for following trains to proceed through block, after stopping at signal, at restricted speed until after passing next clear signal expecting to find train in block, broken rail, obstruction or switch not properly set. 509d. On two or more tracks when a train is stopped by a Stop and Proceed signal it may proceed at once at restricted speed. |
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509g. A train proceeding after stopping at a block signal must continue to the next signal at restricted speed even though preceding train is seen to take siding and clear main track, as there may be another train or obstruction, in the block. |
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tion when train enters the block, a flagman must remain with Stop signals to notify approaching trains, and train proceed at restricted speed, notifying the superintendent from first available point of communication. 605. Interlocking signals operated by signalmen govern the use of the routes of an interlocking plant, and as to movements within Home Signal limits, their indications supersede the superiority of trains, but do not dispense with the use or the observance of other |
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signals whenever and wherever they may be required. Rule D-152 need not be observed within Home Signal limits of interlocking. 61l. Signals must be kept in the position displaying the most restrictive indication, except when displayed for an immediate movement. | moved when any portion of a train or engine is standing on or closely approaching the switch, derail or movable frog. |
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any damage occurs to the track or interlocking plant, the signals must be restored so as to display their most restrictive indication, and no train, or switching movement permitted until all parts of the interlocking plant and track liable to consequent injury have been examined and are known to be in a safe condition. | 628. Hand signals must not be used when the proper indication can be displayed by the interlocking signals. |
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634. Signalmen must not permit unauthorized persons to enter the interlocking station. | 640. Switches shall be operated upon request of track foremen or signal repairmen, whenever safe to do so. Enginemen, Trainmen and Signalmen 661. If a signal permitting a train to proceed, after being accepted, is changed to a Stop-signal before it is reached, the stop must be made at once. Such occurrence must be reported to superintendent. |
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663a. Engineman of a train passing a Stop, Stop and Proceed, or Restricting signal will be held responsible in case of accident for not stopping short of train ahead, engine or car fouling track, or other obstruction; a switch or derail not property lined, or track that is unsafe. He must look out for a broken rail. | 670b. Unless authorized, trains must not run against the current of traffic beyond interlocking Home signal limits. |
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681. Repairmen are responsible for the inspection, adjustment and proper maintenance of interlocking plants assigned to their care. 686a. Automatic cab signals are in operation between points specified in time-table. | not be used in road service outside yard limits without authority of superintendent defining specifically the movements authorized, except as second engine doubleheading or pushing. |
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observed as required in Rule 290 when in cab signal territory until authorized by superintendent to proceed without cab signal protection. | m. If indications of cab signal and fixed signals do not correspond report to superintendent must be made promptly from first available point of communication, giving signal and engine number. HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING SIGNALS 687a. Automatic flagmen of the flashing light or wigwag type and bells to protect highway traffic at grade crossings, do not indicate approach of trains under certain conditions. A train or engine recrossing a road crossing during or after a reversal in direction of movement, operating against the current of traffic on a main track, moving to and on the main track after a "meet and passing" move or when operating on a siding or side track, does not operate automatic warning signals at road crossings. When any such move is made by a train or engine over a crossing equipped with automatic warning signals, the crossing shall be approached carefully and at restricted speed, expecting to find highway traffic on or approaching the crossing. When practicable under such conditions and when crossing signals give warning for considerable period of time with no train approaching, a trainman must be stationed at the crossing to insure protection to pedestrians and vehicles. When a train or engine is shifting over a public road crossing not protected by a watchman or gates, a member of the crew shall be stationed at the crossing to give warning to the public. |
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688. A yellow board by day, displaying a yellow light by night, placed beside the track on the engineman’s side, indicates that the track 5,000 feet distant is not in condition for regular speed. The permitted speed over the slow track (5,000 feet distant) will be indicated by bulletin or train order instruction and the speed of trains must be controlled accordingly. PERMANENT SLOW-SPEED BOARDS 689. Permanent Slow-speed boards, designating the maximum speed of trains at points indicated in time-table, must be observed by all trains unless speed is further restricted by special instructions. | SPECIAL PROTECTION OF TRAINS, BRIDGES, WIRES AND TRACKS 691a. The protection of trains from accident during storms, and the track and bridges from being endangered by sudden and heavy rains, rise in streams, and land-slides, is of the greatest importance, and all employes concerned must familiarize themselves with the following instructions: |
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e. Trains overtaken between stations by such storms or indications of damage from high water will proceed with great caution and under such control that they can readily stop after coming in sight of any obstruction or washout in time to prevent accident; stop and examine bridges and culverts, and other places liable to be damaged by high water in streams or heavy rainfalls, until arrival at a communicating station, where they will report and receive instructions before proceeding. | GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR EMPLOYES 700. Train masters report to and receive instructions from superintendent. 705. Chief train dispatchers report to the superintendent. They have charge of the movement of trains, local distribution of cars and operation of telegraph and telephone lines; have charge of train dispatchers, operators, signalmen, and telephone operators, and will see that applicants for employment are not engaged until they have passed the required examinations. |
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service are furnished copy of new time-table and receipt taken therefor, and that no trains are operated with other than qualified conductors and enginemen. 710. Train dispatchers report to and receive instructions from the chief train dispatcher. They will issue orders governing the movement of trains in accordance with the rules; record the movement of all trains and important incidents affecting the movement of traffic. 715. General yard masters report to and receive instructions from the superintendent or such official as he may designate. | 717. They must see that employes are in condition for the proper discharge of their duties. 725. Station masters report to and receive instructions from or as designated by the superintendent. |
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726. They have charge of the passenger station, gatemen, announcers, station baggagemen and porters. 730. Station agents report to and receive instructions from the superintendent, and will conform to instructions issued by the Accounting, Passenger, Freight and Treasury Departments. | 734. They must examine cars and see they are in condition for movement of the class of freight to be loaded; that the freight is properly stowed and secured to prevent loss, damage, or personal injury. Signalmen, Telegraph and Telephone Operators 740. Signalmen, telegraph and telephone operators report to and receive instructions from the chief train dispatcher. |
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orders, and handle commercial telegraph business in accordance with rules and regulations of the telegraph company. They must not close their office or change working hours without permission from proper authority. | and initials of operators by whom sent and received. Care must be taken in preserving and filing telegrams which have been transmitted. |
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distinguish the last minute, the beats cease ten seconds before 12 o’clock when there will be a single beat. The first beat after the long pause indicates 12 o’clock Eastern Standard Time. 755. Conductors report to and receive instructions from the superintendent and train master, and will conform to instructions issued by authorized officers of other departments. | b. Comply with orders of yard masters within yard limits and see that station work is performed as directed by agents. 758. Passenger conductors will collect proper transportation; see that proper announcements are made and, in all respects, attend to the safety ,and comfort of passengers, advising them of connections to be made and exercise general supervision of heating and lighting. |
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761. They must use discretion in ejecting passengers from trains, and take such action at points where an employe or police officer is available so that the ejected person or persons may not be exposed to injury at unfamiliar places. Names of ejected persons must be secured, together with names and addresses of witnesses, and report made to superintendent. 770. Freight conductors must read printed or written instructions to agents or conductors on waybills and note carefully all requirements. | 771. They must not move cars without way-bills or proper authority, and must know that cars are in condition to be moved. |
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778. When practicable in starting freight trains conductors must see that trainman is stationed at head end of train, who will closely observe all cars from engine to caboose, to see whether any brakes are sticking or brake beams down. Enginemen will control movement of trains to permit trainmen to get on caboose. | tached from engine until placed on trestles and hand brakes set. |
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795. Train baggagemen report to and receive instructions from the train master and are under the direction of the conductor. 800. Trainmen and flagmen report to and receive instructions from the train master. While on duty they are under the direction of the conductor. | 804. In passenger service it shall be the duty of trainmen to: 805. In freight service it shall be the duty of trainmen to: 810. Report to and receive instructions from superintendent, master mechanic and road foreman of engines. |
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812. When operating without a conductor the engineman will take charge of and be responsible for safe operation. | train under his charge as pilot. He must check train registers and sign jointly with them all train orders received. |
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820. In passenger train service, when double-headers are run from one terminal to another, the regular engine and regularly assigned engineman must be placed in lead. When an engine on passenger train is disabled, the assigned engineman on such run will take train through to destination with relief engine. | out authority except division officers, and trainmen in discharge of their duty. 826. It shall be the duty of firemen to: |
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and watch for signals from trainmen or station employes. 835. Report to and receive instructions from yard masters. Their duties are to make up trains for departure or switch cars from incoming trains; handle switches for yard movements and generally perform work in connection with yard operations as required by yard rules and special instructions. In switching movements they must handle equipment in a manner to prevent damage to cars or contents. | promptly report defects; keep switches secured for main track except when passing trains to or from another track; watch for approaching trains and give proper signals. 865. Car inspectors report to and receive their instructions from the supervisor or foreman in charge. |
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before such cars are permitted to move in trains. | pipe and machinery, to see that the load is secured in such manner as will prevent shifting in transit. 880. When making up trains, all cars equipped with air-brakes must be switched together and brakes tested before leaving any yard or terminal, and a service test must be made at every point where the engine is dis- |
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connected from the train, or an air connection has in any way been disconnected. Conductors, enginemen, trainmen (and car inspectors at stations where they are employed) will be held responsible for strict compliance with this rule. | 886. Enginemen immediately after leaving each division station, or any point where the air-hose has been parted, or cars switched in or out of train, before descending heavy grades, and at least one mile before reaching a railroad crossing at grade, or draw-bridge must apply the brakes and reduce speed sufficiently to make sure that the air-brakes are in good working condition. |
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890. Car inspectors must see that all hose are coupled together and that all cut-out and angle-cocks are open except the rear angle-cock of last car. | the car inspectors must know that all brakes have released by examining them on return to the engine. 900. Terminal test must be made before departure from any terminal and where helper engines are attached as leading engines they must make service test; car inspectors will couple all hose, see that angle-cocks and cut-out cocks are open, except the angle-cock on rear of last car. |
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REGULATING STEAM HEAT ON PASSENGER TRAINS 905. During winter season steam hose must be connected, valves opened throughout train, and steam applied according to requirements. Car inspectors must see that steam issues from rear car. On main line trains, steam hose must be coupled at all times. | the train pipe by opening valve on rear of train. After train pipe is blown out, close valve at rear end of car next ahead of car or cars to be set out. |
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complied with by car foremen and inspectors, when temperature is at, or below the freezing point-32 degrees Fahrenheit:- 925. Mails will be handled only on such trains and between points for which the Post Office Department has arranged for space, either by previous authorization or by written | request from a Post Office Department representative at the time of dispatch. |
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States Mail for outside delivery at publishers risk," are to be included in the report. On the back of Form, M.S.D. 1 a record will be made of the label of each locked mail pouch handled, and the station at which received in and dispatched from the train. | 935. Whenever passengers or employes are injured, everything must be done to properly care for them. If they are to be moved, take them for treatment to the nearest place at which the Railroad has a surgeon. If they cannot be moved, call the nearest Railroad surgeon. If the case is urgent and the Railroad surgeon cannot be immediately procured, the conductor, agent or other employe in charge is authorized to call the nearest surgeon available to administer first aid and care for the patient until the Railroad surgeon can take charge of the case. |
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the nearest Railroad surgeon being notified to attend immediately. | appliance, tool of machinery must be immediately examined by the person in charge to ascertain its condition, and a written report made of the inspection, giving the numbers and initials of cars examined, with names, occupations and addresses of the persons making the inspection. This inspection must be made before the car, engine, machine or appliance leaves the place where the accident occurred. And afterward any such car or engine must be again inspected and examined at the first district terminal by the inspector, foreman or master mechanic at such point, the superintendent to notify such person of the necessity of making such examination. 945. In all cases of injury to passengers or employes, requiring surgical aid, the nearest regularly appointed surgeon of the Railroad must be called without delay, and the case put in his exclusive charge. |
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sending for the Railroad surgeon, notwithstanding the called surgeon is in attendance. 951a. The Federal Law does not permit employes in train, engine and yard service to remain on duty more than 16 hours in any 24 hour period. After making 16 consecutive hours, they are required to have 10 consecutive hours off duty, and after making 16 hours in the aggre- | gate in any 24 hour period, they are required to have at least 8 consecutive hours off duty. |
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 955. Employes of the Engineering Department must make frequent inspection of and are responsible for the safe condition and proper maintenance of track, structures or property under their charge. | ing hours must first report at the station office to ascertain nature and location of trouble and, if in doubt as to action required, ask for instructions. |
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964. They must keep themselves informed in regard to all work performed in their districts by contractors, or others who do not come under their charge, and see that nothing is done by them that will interfere with the safety of track or the movement of trains. MAINTENANCE OF WAY 970. Roadmasters report to and receive instructions from the engineer maintenance of way and general roadmaster. | 973. They must, in case of obstruction or damage to track or roadbed, proceed to the place with the forces at their command and do all in their power to promptly clear and repair the track. 978. Track foremen report to and receive instructions from the roadmaster and the track supervisor. |
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culverts, bridges, fences, telegraph lines, etc., are in safe condition. | all switches, frogs and movable parts of interlocking plants free from snow, ice and other obstructions; they must give special attention to drainage through interlocking plants and where track circuits are used. General Foremen of Bridges and Buildings 990. General foremen shall report to and receive instructions from the division engineer. |
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996. Bridge and building foremen report to and receive instructions from the general foreman. SIGNAL DEPARTMENT 1001. Signal Supervisors report to and receive instructions from the signal engineer. | roadway elements of the cab signal system, automatic signals at highway grade crossings, telegraph, telephone, wireless and fire alarm apparatus and lines, and all other appurtenances coming under the jurisdiction of the signal engineer, and must make frequent inspections thereof. 1006. Assistant Signal Supervisors report to and receive instructions from the signal supervisors. |
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Signal, Telegraph and Telephone Foremen 1007. Signal, telegraph and telephone foremen report to and receive instructions from signal supervisor and shall obey orders of assistant signal supervisor or other employe designated by the signal engineer. ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT 1025. They shall report to and receive instructions from the electrical engineer. | apparatus that comes under their jurisdiction, and they shall make frequent inspections of such wiring and apparatus. Electric Traction Catenary Foreman 1030. He shall report to and receive instructions from the electrical engineer. |
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Injury Accidents, and Rules governing the performance of their work, and are properly trained in methods of resuscitation. Electric Traction Power Dispatchers 1035. The chief power dispatcher shall report to and receive instructions from the electrical engineer. | located, are properly instructed in the operation of such switches. Electric Traction Substation Foreman 1040. He shall report to and receive instructions from the Electrical engineer. Electric Traction Substation Operators 1047. The chief substation operator shall report to and receive instructions from the substation foreman. |
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