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 Transportation and only contain information or instructions essential to such movements.

They must be brief and clear; in the prescribed forms when applicable; and without erasure, alteration or interlineation.

Figures in train orders must not be surrounded by brackets, circles nor other characters.

Except where Rule 261 is in effect, train orders will be issued to cover the meeting of regular trains at scheduled meeting points.

Where switch numbers are used, only switches of sidings will be numbered, No. 1 being the most eastward or northward switch, with the numbers increasing towards the westward or southward.

When switch numbers are used in train orders, the word "Switch . . ." will precede the name of the station.

202. Each train order must be given in the same words to all employes or trains addressed.

203. Train orders must be numbered consecutively each day, beginning at midnight.

Train orders used for slow orders or similar instruction shall be in effect only a sufficient length of time to prepare general order unless the length of time the restriction will be in effect is known and it would be impracticable to provide a general order.

During the time such train orders are used, they should be re issued each day, as soon as practicable after 12.01 A. M.

204. Train orders must be addressed to those who are to execute them naming the place at which each is to receive his copy. Those for a train must be addressed to the conductor and engineman and also to any one who acts as its pilot. A copy for each employe addressed and for the engineman of each helping engine must be supplied by the operator.

Orders addressed to operators restricting the movement of trains must be respected by conductors and enginemen the same as if addressed to them.

Conductors and enginemen must show train orders, when practicable, to other members of crew. Members of crew, when practicable, shall remind conductor and engineman of the requirements of train orders. (Rev. 2-27-59)

The engineman of each engine taken on at a point where no train orders are delivered to the train, must be advised by the conductor or train engineman of all train orders, previously received, affecting the train in the territory covered by the additional engine.

Note--When so indicated by special instructions on time-table, a copy of the train order for the engineman of each helping engine pushing the train need not be supplied.

205. Each train order must be written in full in a book provided for the purpose at the office of the Superintendent Transportation and with it recorded 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.

206. In train orders regular trains will be designated by schedule and engine number as "No 10 Eng 798." Extra trains will be designated by engine number and direction, as "Extra 798 'east' or 'west' ", for steam, electric or diesel engines; "M U extra 798 'east' or 'west' ", for multiple unit engines; "R C extra 798 'east' or 'west' ", for rail motor car; and "T C extra 7981 'east' or 'west' ", for Track Car. For the movement of an engine of another company the initials as well as the engine number will be used.

Even hours as "10.00 A.M." must not be used in stating time in train orders.

In transmitting train orders by telegraph or telephone, time will be stated in figures and duplicated in words.

In transmitting train orders by telephone, the names of stations must be plainly pronounced and then spelled, letter by letter, thus: Aurora, A-u-r-o-r-a; all numerals in the body of an order must first be plainly pronounced and then spelled, thus: 1-0-5, o-n-e   n-a-u-g-h-t   f-i-v-e.

The letters duplicating names of stations and numerals will not be written in the order book nor upon train orders, except time, which must be duplicated in words.

When train orders are transmitted by telegraph, the train dispatcher must underscore each word and figure in the body of the order at the time it is repeated. When transmitted by telephone, he must write the order as he transmits it and underscore as prescribed above.

When engine numbers are used in the address of train orders they must be specified as follows:

C & E Eng for steam, electric or diesel engines.

C & E M U Eng for multiple unit engines.

C & E R C Eng for rail motor car.

Train orders issued to track cars must be addressed to Driver T C.

When two or more engines are coupled and a designation is made by engine number, the number of the leading engine will be used in train orders.

207. To transmit a train order, 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, "19, east, copy 2."

S-208. A train order to be sent to two or more offices must be transmitted simultaneously to as many of them as practicable. When not sent simultaneously to all, the order must be sent first to the superior train.

The several addresses must be in the order of superiority of trains, each office taking its proper address, and when practicable must include the operator at the meeting or waiting point.

A train order must not be sent to a superior train at the meeting or waiting point if it can be avoided. When an order is so sent, the fact will be stated in the order and special precautions must be taken to insure safety.

D-208. A train order to be sent to two or more offices must be transmitted simultaneously to as many of them as practicable. When not sent simultaneously to all, the order must be sent first to the superior train.

The several addresses must be in the order of superiority of trains, each office taking its proper address.

209. Operators receiving train orders must write or typewrite them in manifold during transmission. When typewritten, capital letters must be used. If the requisite number of copies cannot be made at one writing, they must make others from the original copy and repeat to the train dispatcher from the new copies each time additional copies are made. They must retain a copy of each train order. The time, and "complete" and the signature of the operator must be in his handwriting.

211. When a "19" train order has been transmitted, unless otherwise directed, operators must repeat it at once from the manifold copy in the succession in which the several offices have been addressed. Each operator receiving the order should observe whether the others repeat correctly. When the order has been repeated correctly by an operator, the response "complete," and the time, with initials of the Superintendent Transportation, 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 must then effect delivery of the order to the persons addressed.

When a "19" train order restricting the superiority of a train is issued for it at the point where such superiority is restricted, the train must be stopped before delivery of the order.

213. "Complete" must not be given to a train order for delivery to an inferior train until the order has been repeated by the operator who receives the order for the superior train.

214. When a train order has been repeated and before "complete" 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.

If the means of communication fails before an office has repeated an order, the order at that office is of no effect and must be there treated as if it had not been sent.

216. For train orders delivered by the train dispatcher the requirements as to the record and delivery are the same as at other offices.

217. To effect delivery of a train order by telephone to a train, the operator must give to the conductor, engineman or other employe addressed, the complete train order including his own last name, except that he will not give the "time complete" until the employe receiving the order has repeated it to the operator correctly. The employe so receiving the order must sign it as "Received by ----------", and then deliver a copy to each person addressed.

The operator will show on his office copy of the train order the name of the person to whom delivered by telephone and the time.

Train orders received by telephone, after being fulfilled, must be retained and turned in with time cards at end of trip or day to be forwarded to the Supervising Operator or other designated officer.

219. An operator must not complete a train order for a train which has passed beyond his jurisdiction.

220. Train orders once in effect continue so until fulfilled, superseded or annulled. Any part of an order specifying a particular movement may be either superseded or annulled.

Orders held by, or issued for, or any part of an order relating to, a regular train become void when such train loses both right and schedule as prescribed by Rule 4 and 82, or its schedule is annulled.

When a conductor or engineman or both are relieved before the completion of a trip, all train orders and instructions held must be delivered to the relieving conductor or engineman. Such orders or instructions must be compared by the conductor and engineman before proceeding.

221. Unless otherwise provided on the time-table or by train order, a fixed signal must be used at each train order office which shall indicate Stop when there is an operator on duty, except when changed to Proceed to allow a train to pass after receiving train orders or for which there are no orders. A train must not pass the signal while Stop is indicated.

When an order is to be delivered to a train at a train order office, the fixed signal must be displayed at Stop for the track and in the direction of the approaching train and a Train-order signal must be displayed in the place provided for the purpose.

The operator must not clear these signals for an approaching train unless he knows that the train is not the one to which orders are addressed.

This combination of signals must be acknowledged by the engineman by two short sounds of the engine whistle.

In delivering orders without stopping a train, the operator, after the signal has been acknowledged, must leave the Train-order signal displayed until the orders have been delivered, place the fixed signal at its proper position and effect delivery of the orders together with a message (Form C.T. 1250) showing orders delivered. The engineman's copies of the orders and the message will be handed on the engine, and the conductor's copies on the train.

When the Train-order signal is displayed, the speed of the train must be reduced sufficiently to enable the operator to deliver the order. If delivery is not effected on the engine the train must be stopped.

When train orders are issued that restrict the superiority of train addressed at the point where they are to be delivered to the train, the fixed signal at that point must remain at Stop until the orders are delivered.

Before a train order is issued to hold trains the fixed signal at the point at which the trains are held must be displayed at Stop for the track and in the direction of the approaching train and the operating lever blocked by the standard blocking device.

When a slow order to be delivered to a train covers a portion of track close to the train order office, the operator must stop the train before delivering the order.

222. Operators must promptly record the time of arrival and time of departure of all trains and the engine number of regular trains and report to the Superintendent Transportation such information as directed.

223. The following signals and abbreviations may be used:

Initials for signatures of the Superintendent Transportation.

Such office and other signals as are arranged by the Superintendent Transportation.

C & E

--for conductor and engineman.

No

--for number.

Eng

--for steam, electric or diesel engine.

M U Eng

--for multiple unit engine.

R C Eng

--for rail motor car.

T C

--For track car.

Psgr

--for passenger.

Frt

--for freight.

Mins

--for minutes.

Jct

--for junction.

Dispr

--for dispatcher.

Opr

--for operator.

19

-- to clear the line for train orders, and for operators to ask for train orders.

The usual abbreviations for the names of the months and authorized abbreviations for stations.

Forms of Train Orders

Note--Forms with prefix "S" are for single track; those with prefix "D" are for two or more tracks. The words and figures in italics in the forms are examples indicating the manner in which the train orders are to be filled out.

Combining Forms of Train Orders
In combining forms of train orders the following is example of combination which may properly be used:

Form G and S-A

Eng 99 run extra A to F extra 99 west meet extra 98 east at D

The train in the superior time-table direction will be the first named train in the meet order.

S-A

Fixing Meeting Points for Opposing Trains

1. No 1 Eng 981 meet No 2 Eng 982 at B.

   No 5 Eng 983 meet extra 984 east at B.

   Psgr extra 652 north meet extra 231 south at B.

2. No 2 Eng 982 and No 4 Eng 984 meet No 1 Eng 981 and No 3 Eng 986 at C and extra 95 west at D (and so on).

   No 1 Eng 981 meet No 2 Eng 982 at B No 4 Eng 984 at C and extra 95 east at D.

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   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

Directing a Train to Run Ahead of Another Train

1. Extra 594 east run ahead of No 6 Eng 595 M to B.

   The first named train will run ahead of the second named train between the designated points.

S-C

Giving Right over Opposing Train

1. No 1 Eng 981 has right over No 2 Eng 982 G to X.

   If the second named train reaches the point last named before the other arrives, it may proceed, keeping clear of opposing train as required by the rules.

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2. Extra 37 east has right over No. 3 Eng 981 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.

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   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

Time Orders

1. No 1 Eng 981 run 50 fifty mins late A to G.

   This makes the schedule time of the train named, between the stations designated, 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.

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2. No 1 Eng 981 run 50 fifty mins late A to G and 20 twenty mins late G to K.

   This makes the schedule time of the train named, between the stations designated, 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.

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3. No 1 Eng 981 and No 3 Eng 982 wait
   at N until 9 59 nine fifty nine a m
   at P until 10 30 ten thirty a m
   at R until 10 55 ten fifty five 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 Eng 981 wait at H until 9 59 nine fifty nine a m for No 2 Eng 982.

   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.

G

Extra Trains

1. Eng 99 run extra A to F.

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2. Eng 99 run Psgr extra A to F.

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3. Eng 99 run extra A to F and return to C.

   The extra must go to F before returning to C.

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4. After No 1 Eng 981 arrives Eng 99 run extra A to F.

   These orders give the extra no right to occupy the main track between the switches of a siding at the station last named.

   When OPs desired that the extra continue beyond the entrance switch to the siding at the station last named, the specific point must be designated in the train order.

S-H

Work Extra

1. Eng 292 works extra 6 45 six forty five a m until 5 45 five forty five p m between D and E.

   The work extra, whether standing or moving, protects itself against extra trains within the working limits in both directions as prescribed by the rules. The time of regular trains must be cleared.

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   This may be changed 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.

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3. Not protecting against extra trains.

   Protection against extra trains is not required. The time of regular trains must be cleared.

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   When a work extra has been instructed by order to not protect against extra trains, and afterward it is desired to have it clear or protect the track for a designated extra, an order may be given in the following form:

4. Work extra 292 clears extra 76 east between D and E after 2 10 two ten p m.

5. Work extra 292 protects against extra 76 east between D and E after 2 10 two ten 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.

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   To enable a work extra to work upon the time of a regular train, the following form will be used:

6. Work extra 292 protects against No 55 Eng 981 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.

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   When a work extra is to be given exclusive right over all trains, the following form will be used:

7. Work extra 292 has right over all trains between D and E 7 15 seven fifteen p m until 1 15 one fifteen 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.

   Work extras must give way to all trains as promptly as practicable.

   Whenever extra trains are run over working limits, they must be given a copy of the order sent to the work extra. Should the working order instruct a work extra to not protect against extra trains in one or both directions, extra trains must protect against the work extra; if the order indicates that the work extra is protecting itself against other trains, they will run expecting to find the work extra protecting itself.

   Note--Form S-H should not be used in automatic block signal system territory. When used in manual block signal system territory, absolute block protection must be provided.

J

Holding Order

1. Hold No 2 Eng 592.
2. Hold all trains.
3. Hold ------ward trains.
4. Hold all trains clear of No 1 track between A and B.
5. Hold all ------ward trains clear of ------ track between A and B.

   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 No 2 Eng 592 may go.

   These orders will be addressed to the operator and acknowledged in the usual manner except that the response "complete" must not be given by the dispatcher until the operator has placed the fixed signal at Stop for the track and in the direction of the approaching train at the point at which the train is to be held.

K

Annulling a Schedule

1. No 1 due to leave A Feb 29th is annulled A to Z.

   The schedule annulled becomes void between the points designated and cannot be restored.

   Form K train order will not be combined with other forms of train orders.

L

Annulling an Order

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

Annulling Part of an Order

1. That part of Order No 10 reading No 1 Eng 694 meet No 2 Eng 784 at S is annulled.

   Form S-M will be used only when that part of the order not annulled is clear in its wording.

S-P

Superseding an Order or a Part of an Order

This order will be given by adding to prescribed forms the words "instead of --------------."

1. No 1 Eng 521 meet No 2 Eng 784 at C instead of B.

   An order which has been superseded must not be reissued under its original number.

   When a train is directed by train order to take siding for another train, such instructions apply only at the point designated in that order and do not apply to the superseding order unless so specified.

R

Providing For a Movement Against the Established Direction of Traffic (Rules 261, 262, 263 and 264 in effect)

1. Extra 514 west return east on No 1 track from C to B.

   For use when train operating in direction for which traffic has been established, is to return against the established direction of traffic to block or interlocking station in the rear.

   Under these orders the designated train must use the track specified between the stations or points named.

   A train must not be moved against the established direction of traffic until holding orders have been issued and the track on which it is to run has been cleared of opposing trains.

   Note--Manual block signal system rules do not apply.

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2. No 59 Eng 3752 remain where you are standing on No 2 track 1 mile east of signal 690 until extra 4745 east arrives.

   For use when train, operating in direction for which traffic has been established, stops disabled between two block or interlocking stations and helping engine is to be moved against the established direction of traffic to assist disabled train.

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3. Extra 4745 east pass home signal in Stop position on No 1 track at B and proceed east on No 2 track to a point 1 mile east of signal 690 where No 59 Eng 3752 is disabled.

   For use when an engine is to move against the established direction of traffic to assist disabled train standing between block or interlocking stations.

   Under these orders the designated train must use the track specified between the stations or points named.

   Before delivering these orders at a point where the interlocking signal is also the block signal, the operator must know that the switches are properly lined for the route indicated in the order and all signals governing movements over routes that conflict with the route to be used, display their most restrictive indication.

   Note--Manual block signal system rules do not apply and Clearance Card (Form C) cannot be used.

D-R

Providing for a Movement Against the Current of Traffic

1. No 1 Eng 461 has right over opposing trains on No 2 track C to F.

2. After No 4 Eng 981 arrives No 1 Eng 461 has right over opposing trains on No 2 track C to F.

   A train must not be moved against the current of traffic until holding orders have been issued and the track on which it is to run has been cleared of opposing trains.

   Under these orders the designated train must use the track specified between the stations named.

T

Providing for a Movement in an Occupied Block

1. Block occupied No 8 Eng 4772 proceed on No ---- track under stop block signal at A following trains ahead in the block.

   Before delivering these orders at a point where the interlocking signal is also the block signal, the operator must know that the switches are properly lined for the route indicated in the order and all signals governing movements over routes that conflict with the route to be used, display their most restrictive indication.

   Trains addressed, receiving this order, will proceed as directed, prepared to stop short of a train or obstruction, but not exceeding 15 miles per hour.

   Note--Example (1) for use only in emergency.

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2. Extra 2854 on No 1 track at B with -------- fouling No 2 track No 8 Eng 4772 proceed under stop block signal at A approaching point of obstruction prepared to stop and do not pass unless hand signal to proceed is received.

   Before delivering these orders at a point where the interlocking signal is also the block signal, the operator must know that the switches are properly lined for the route indicated in the order and all signals governing movements over routes that conflict with the route to be used, display their most restrictive indication.

   Trains addressed, receiving this order, will, unless otherwise instructed, proceed at authorized speed, except that they must approach point of obstruction prepared to stop and stop clear of obstruction unless hand signal to proceed is received.

   Note--Example (2) for trains operating under manual block signal system rules when block is clear of trains but track is fouled by operation of equipment on adjacent track.

   Examples (1) and (2) of Form T must not be combined and Form T must not be combined with other forms of train orders.

U

Providing for Substitution of Manual Block Signal System Rules for Automatic Block Signal System Rules in Extended Emergencies

Requisites: All lights in fixed signals out of service under the following orders, will be extinguished.

1. Between A and F automatic block signal system on No 2 track out of service manual block signal system rules in effect except rule ( * ) Block indications will be given by hand signals.

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2. Between A and D automatic block signal system and cab signals on No 1 track out of service manual block signal system rules in effect except rule ( * ) Block indications will be given by hand signals.

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   (*) Note--Insert Rule 316 or 317 which will not apply.

   Trains receiving these orders will approach interlocking home signals and non-interlocked facing switches prepared to stop.

V

Speed Orders

1. Do not exceed a speed of ------ miles per hour between ------ and ------ account of (*) ------.

   ( * ) Note--State reason for speed restrictions, also when speed-limit signs cannot be installed immediately, add: speed-limit signs not in service.

   Train addressed receiving this order will not exceed speed shown between points designated.

2. Do not exceed a speed of ------ miles per hour on No ------ track between ------ and ------ account of (*) ------.

   ( * ) Note--State reason for speed restrictions, also when speed-limit signs cannot be installed immediately: add speed-limit signs not in service.

   Trains addressed receiving this order will not exceed speed shown between points designated.

SIGNAL RULES

Movement of Trains in the Same Direction by Block Signals

251. On portions of the railroad and on designated tracks so specified on the time-table, trains will run with reference to other trains in the same direction by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority of trains.

253. The Superintendent Transportation must be advised in advance, of any known condition that will delay the train or prevent it from making usual speed.

254. Except as affected by Rule 251 all Rules for Conducting Transportation remain in force.

Opposing and Following Movement of Trains by Block Signals

261. On portions of the railroad and on designated tracks so specified on the time-table, trains will be governed by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority of trains for both opposing and following movements on the same track.

Note--Approved requisites for signal system, to provide control of trains by signal indication in lieu of time-table authority and train orders, must be observed.

262. A train for which the direction of traffic has been established must not move in the opposite direction without proper interlocking or manual block signal indication or train order.

263. The Superintendent Transportation must be advised in advance of any known condition that will delay the train or prevent it from making usual speed.

264. Except as affected by Rule 261 all Rules for Conducting Transportation remain in force.

Movement of Trains on Secondary Tracks Where Block Signal System Rules Are in Effect

271. On designated secondary tracks so specified on the time-table, movements of trains will be made on verbal permission of the operator when authorized by the Superintendent Transportation, governed by Block Signal System Rules.

At locations specified on the time-table, fixed signal indication in lieu of verbal permission will be used.

Authority for movement of a train will be recorded at the office of the Superintendent Transportation in book provided therefor.

272. Yard engines working within yard limits must not move beyond those limits without permission of the operator when authorized by the Superintendent Transportation.

273. Except as affected by Rules 271 and 272, all Rules for Conducting Transportation as they apply to main tracks are in effect.

Fixed Signals

Rules 280 to 296 Inclusive

Aspects shall be shown by the position of semaphore blades, color of lights, position of lights, flashing of lights, or any combination thereof. They may be qualified by marker plate, number plate, letter plate, marker light, shape and color of semaphore blades or any combination thereof.

The signal aspects illustrated by the figures in Rules 280 to 296 inclusive are typical and must not be used with other than the names and indications prescribed by the rules. Aspects not in conformity with the typical aspects must not be used unless shown on the time-table together with special instructions to cover.

Position light signals whose most restrictive indication is more favorable than Stop are numbered either on the signal mast or in a location adjacent thereto as seen from approaching trains.

In the illustrations of typical aspects, Rules 280 to 296, inclusive:

R --Red
Y --Yellow
G --Green
FY--Flashing Yellow

Cab Signals

Cab signal aspects are shown by position of lights illustrated by FIG. A of Rules 281, 282, 285 and FIG. B of Rule 290, and their aspects, indications and names are the same as for fixed signals shown in these rules.

280 INDICATION--Proceed; for passenger trains, manual block clear; for trains other than passenger trains, manual block clear outside yard limits. NAME: Clear-block. (Rev. Rule 280 10-18-64, page 53)

281 WHEN FIG. A, A1, B, C, D, OR E IS DISPLAYED CAB SIGNAL WILL DISPLAY INDICATION--Proceed. Name: Clear.

282 WHEN FIG. A, A1, B, OR C IS DISPLAYED CAB SIGNAL WILL DISPLAY AND FIXED SIGNAL INDICATION WILL GOVERN. INDICATION--Proceed approaching next signal at Medium speed. Name: Approach-medium. NOTE--Trains may proceed approaching next signal at not exceeding 45 miles per hour at signals displaying a yellow triangle outlined in black.

283 WHEN FIG. A, AA, A1, OR B IS DISPLAYED CAB SIGNAL WILL DISPLAY AND FIXED SIGNAL INDICATION WILL GOVERN. INDICATION--Proceed; Medium speed within interlocking limits. Name: Medium-clear. NOTE 1:--Trains may proceed approaching next signal at not exceeding 45 miles per hour at signals displaying a yellow triangle outlined in black. NOTE 2:--In cab signal territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains with cab signals not in operative condition or not equipped with cab signals, must not exceed Medium Speed to next signal. (Rev. 9-1-58)

283A WHEN FIG. A OR AA IS DISPLAYED CAB SIGNAL WILL DISPLAY AND FIXED SIGNAL INDICATION WILL GOVERN. INDICATION--Proceed at Medium speed prepared to stop at next signal. Train exceeding Medium speed must at once reduce to that speed. Name: Medium-approach. Note. HTML is not fixed yet. It's the lower arm that flashes. -MDB

284 WHEN FIG. A OR A1 IS DISPLAYED CAB SIGNAL WILL DISPLAY AND FIXED SIGNAL INDICATION WILL GOVERN. INDICATION--Proceed approaching next signal at Slow speed. Train exceeding Medium speed must at once reduce to that speed. Name: Approach-slow.

285 WHEN FIG. A, A1, B, C, D OR E IS DISPLAYED CAB SIGNAL WILL DISPLAY INDICATION--Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Train exceeding Medium speed must at once reduce to that speed. Name: Approach.

285 A INDICATION--Train exceeding Medium speed must at once reduce to that speed. Where a facing switch is connected with the signal, approach that switch prepared to stop. Approach next signal prepared to stop. Name: Caution.

287 WHEN FIG. A, B OR C IS DISPLAYED CAB SIGNAL WILL DISPLAY AND FIXED SIGNAL INDICATION WILL GOVERN. INDICATION--Proceed; Slow speed within interlocking limits. Name: Slow-clear.

288 WHEN FIG. A, AA, A1, B OR C IS DISPLAYED CAB SIGNAL WILL DISPLAY AND FIXED SIGNAL INDICATION WILL GOVERN. INDICATION--Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Slow speed within interlocking limits. Name: Slow-approach.

289 INDICATION--Block occupied; for passenger trains, stop; for trains other than passenger trains, proceed prepared to stop short of a train or obstruction, but not exceeding 15 miles per hour. NAME: Permissive-block.

290 WHEN FIG. A, AA, A1, B, C, E OR F IS DISPLAYED CAB SIGNAL WILL DISPLAY INDICATION--Proceed at restricted speed. Name: Restricting.

291 WHEN FIG. A, AA, A1, B OR C IS DISPLAYED CAB SIGNAL WILL DISPLAY AND FIXED SIGNAL INDICATION WILL GOVERN. INDICATION--Stop; then proceed at Restricted speed. Name: Stop-and-proceed. NOTE--Freight trains of 90 or more cars or having tonnage of 80 per cent or more of the prescribed engine rating may proceed at Restricted speed without stopping at signals displaying a yellow disc on which is shown the letter "G" in black. The engineman must be notified as to tonnage and number of cars in train before leaving terminals and when consist is changed enroute.

292 WHEN FIG. A, AA, A1, B, C, E, G OR H IS DISPLAYED CAB SIGNAL WILL DISPLAY AND FIXED SIGNAL INDICATION WILL GOVERN. INDICATION--Stop. Name: Stop-signal.

293 NOTE--Yellow light to be placed next to track governed. INDICATION--Limit of the block. Name: Block-limit.

293A INDICATION--Proceed prepared to stop at next Block-limit signal. Train exceeding Medium speed must at once reduce to that speed. Name: Approach block-limit. NOTE--Will not apply to trains authorized to pass the Block-limit station as though Clear-block signal were displayed.

294 INDICATION--Orders. Name: Train-order. NOTE--By day the yellow lamp is not displayed. When displayed in the direction of an approaching train or trains, must not be passed by any such train on any track except as provided in Rule 221.

295 B> INDICATION--Switch closed, proceed. Name: Clear distant switch signal.

296 INDICATION--Switch open. Approach all switches connected with the signal prepared to stop short of the switches. Name: Caution distant switch signal.

Manual Block Signal System

Note--Rules 305 to 373 inclusive will not be effective except by special instructions.

305. Block signals govern the use of the blocks, and except where Rule 251 or 261 is in effect, do not supersede the superiority of trains, nor dispense with the use and the observance of other signals whenever and wherever they may be required.

At a block-limit station trains will be governed in their use of the block by instructions of the operator in charge of the block-limit station as indicated on the time-table.

306. When a block station is open at an irregular hour, trains must be notified by train order.

307. When a block station is open at an irregular hour, operator must use hand signals in addition to block signals to give the required indications until all trains have passed which have not been notified by train order that the block station is open.

D-308. When a train is operated against the current of traffic, manual block signal system rules must be observed; Rule 316 or 317 to apply as specified on the timetable. Block stations named on the time-table indicate limits of manual block, except when a train is authorized by train order to run against the current of traffic to an interlocking or a block station--remote controlled, the portion of the main track between that interlocking or block station and the first block station in the rear will constitute a block for that train.

309. Except as provided in Rule 80, equipment of a type which may not operate signals or shunt track circuits must not be operated in Manual Block Signal System territory without authority of the Superintendent Transportation and permission of the operator who must also be advised when the movement has entered a block. After such equipment has entered a block, the block signal must be restored immediately to its most restrictive indication and must not be changed until the equipment has cleared the block or following movement has been notified by train order to look out for such equipment.

311. Signals must be kept in the position displaying the most restrictive indication except when displayed for an immediate movement.

312. Appliances must be operated carefully and only by those charged with that duty. If any irregularity affecting their operation is detected the signals must be displayed to give their most restrictive indication until repairs are made.

314. Any defects in the appliances must be promptly reported to the Superintendent Transportation.

315. A block record must be maintained for each block station and block-limit station

316. (For absolute block for following and opposing movements on the same track.)

Before admitting a passenger train to a block, the operator in charge of the block station or block-limit station at the entrance of the block must know that the block is clear and that no other train or engine has been given permission or a signal to enter the block.

Before admitting a train or engine, other than a passenger train, to a block, the operator in charge of the block station or block-limit station at the entrance of the block must know that the block is clear of passenger trains and clear of all other trains and engines outside yard limits, and that no other train or engine has been given permission or a signal to enter the block outside yard limits.

Signals governing opposing movements, where provided, must display Stop-signal. The operator will then display Clear-block signal for the train or engine to be admitted to the block. The operator in charge of a block-limit station may give a train or engine at that block-limit station verbal permission to enter one block. The operator, when authorized by the Superintendent, will issue Clearance Card (Form K) to a train to pass one or more block-limit stations as though Clear-block signal were displayed.

A train or engine must not be admitted to a block unless it is clear except as provided in Rules S-318, 327, 333 or by train order. (Rev. 10-18-64)

317. (For absolute block for opposing movements and permissive block for following movements on the same track.)

Before admitting a passenger train to a block under Clear-block signal, the operator in charge of the block station or block-limit station at the entrance of the block must know that the block is clear and that no other train or engine has been given permission or a signal to enter the block. Signals governing opposing movements, where provided, must display Stop-signal. The operator in charge of a block-limit station may give a passenger train at that block-limit station verbal permission to enter one block. The operator, when authorized by the Superintendent, will issue Clearance Card (Form K) to a passenger train to pass one or more block-limit stations as though Clear-block signal were displayed.

Before admitting a train other than a passenger train to a block under Clear-block signal, the operator in charge of the block station or block-limit station at the entrance of the block must know that the block is clear of passenger trains and clear of all other trains outside yard limits and that no other train has been given permission or a signal to enter the block outside yard limits. Signals governing opposing movements outside of yard limits, where provided, must display Stop-signal. The operator in charge of a block-limit station may give a train or engine at that block-limit station verbal permission to enter one block. The operator, when authorized by the Superintendent, will issue Clearance Card (Form K) to a train to pass one or more block-limit stations as though Clear-block signal were displayed.

When the block is clear of passenger trains, and clear of opposing trains outside yard limits, the operator in charge of the block station may permit a train other than a passenger train to follow a train other than a passenger train into the block by displaying a Permissive-block signal for the train to be admitted to the block. Signals governing opposing movements outside yard limits, where provided, must display Stop-signal and Stop-signals to passenger trains must be displayed. The operator in charge of a block-limit station may give a train or engine at that block-limit station verbal permission to enter one block. The operator, when authorized by the Superintendent, will issue Clearance Card (Form K) to a train not governed by Clear-block signal to pass one or more block-limit stations as though Permissive-block signal were displayed.

Except as provided in Rules S-318, 327, 333 or by train order, a train must not be admitted to a block which is occupied by a passenger train or an opposing train and a passenger train must not be admitted to a block which is occupied by any train. (Rev. Rule 317 10-18-64, top of page 75)

S-318. Within yard limits, opposing movements of engines with or without cars against other engines with or without cars, or against other than passenger trains, and opposing movements of trains other than passenger trains against engines with or without cars, may be permitted, under Permissive-block signal, by the operator.

Note--On portions of the railroad where the authorized speed of freight trains is 50 or more miles per hour or speed of passenger trains is 60 or more miles per hour, Rule S-318 must not be in effect.

319. When a train enters a block, the control of which is divided between two block stations, the operator must give the train, engine number and time to the next block station in advance.

When a train clears a block, the operator receiving the information must give the record of the train to the other block station in the rear.

Operators must enter on the block record information as to all movements within blocks under their jurisdiction.

321. So far as practicable, operators must observe all passing trains and note whether they are complete and in order and the markers properly displayed.

322. Should a train pass a block station with any indication of conditions endangering the train or a train on another track, the operator must immediately notify the operator at the next block station in advance and each must display Stop-signals to all trains that may be affected, and must not permit any train to proceed until it is known that its track is not obstructed.

325. An operator informed of any obstruction in a block must immediately notify the operator at the other end of the block and each must display Stop-signals to all trains that may be affected, and must not permit any train to proceed until it is known that its track is not obstructed.

326. When a train clears the main track, the operator must know that it is clear of the block before reporting the block clear or displaying a Clear-block signal for that block.

Clearance Card (Form K) is annulled when a train clears the main track and reports clear of the block.

The operator must obtain control of the block before permitting a train to re-enter the block.

327. To permit a train or engine to enter a block or foul the main track or to cross from one main track to another, the operator must first obtain control of the block to be used.

Before permitting a passenger train to cross from one main track to another, the operator must know that all blocks to be used are clear of approaching trains and that block protection for the crossover movement has been provided.

Unless so directed by the Superintendent Transportation, the operator must not give permission to a train or engine to enter a block at a hand-operated switch or crossover or foul the main track on which another train is moving or has been authorized to move, in the direction of such switch or crossover from the next block station or interlocking.

When permission has been given by the operator to a train or engine to enter a block at a hand-operated switch or crossover, the operator in charge of the block stations or interlockings between which the block is located must know that the movement is being protected before permitting another train to move between such block stations or interlockings and the switch or crossover where such movement is being made.

All crossover movements must be entered on the block records.

The operator may permit a train to enter a block behind a train a sufficient distance to clear main track switch in order to proceed in the opposite direction.

328. When coupled trains are separated, the operator must regard each portion as an independent train.

329. When necessary to stop a train for which other than a Stop-signal has been displayed and accepted, the operator must give hand signals in addition to displaying the Stop-signal.

330. An operator having train orders for a train, must display the home signal at Stop and in addition the Train-order signal. He may permit trains to proceed under block signal system rules after complying with rules for movement by train orders.

331. If due to failure of block signal apparatus the block signal cannot be changed from its most restrictive indication the operator, when authorized by the Superintendent Transportation, may admit a train to a block by use of Clearance Card (Form C) as thereon provided.

333. When an operator is unable to communicate with the next block station in advance, he must stop all trains approaching in that direction. Should no cause for detaining a train be known, it may then be permitted to proceed by train order.

334. Hand signals must not be used when the proper indication can be displayed by the block signals except as prescribed by Rule 307 or 329.

335. Block signals for a track apply only to trains moving with the current of traffic on that track. Operators will use hand signals for blocking trains moving against the current of traffic. Note--Green flag or light signal indicates Clear-block (Rule 280). Yellow flag or light signal indicates Permissive-block (Rule 289). Absence of signal indicates Stop-signal ( Rule 292).

339. If a Stop-signal is disregarded, the fact must be reported to the next block station or interlocking station in advance and then to the Superintendent Transportation.

340. To open a block station, the operator must first obtain from the operator in charge of the next block station or block-limit stations in each direction the records of trains that are in the extended block or blocks over which the operator is taking charge and enter them upon his block record.

When trains which were in the extended block or blocks when the block station was opened and which had passed his block station before it was opened, clear the block in advance the operator must so advise the operator in charge of the block station or block-limit station in the rear.

Unless otherwise directed, trains must not be admitted to a block in the direction of a closed block station after the time specified for it to be opened until it is known that such block station is open.

341. A block station must not be closed except upon authority of the Superintendent Transportation.

342. A block station must not be closed until the block in each direction is clear of trains moving under a block signal indication that would not be proper for the extended block.

To close a block station, the operator must advise the operator in charge of the block station or block-limit station in each direction that his block station is being closed and give the record of trains in the extended block. The block signals must then be secured in clear position, all lights in signals extinguished, reflector lights obscured and block wires arranged to work through the closed block station.

361. Block signals for a track apply only to trains moving with the current of traffic on that track. Hand signals will be used for blocking trains moving against the current of traffic.

A train approaching a block station on a track for which there is no fixed block signal must stop and ascertain from the operator the condition of the block ahead unless a signal to proceed is given by the operator with a green or yellow flag by day or a green or yellow light by night.

Unless authorized to proceed by Clearance Card (Form K), or as provided by Telephone-Trainphone Rules, trains must stop at block-limit stations and the conductor or engineman must communicate with the operator in charge as to the condition of the next block. After clearing a block at a block-limit station the conductor, engineman or member of their crew when authorized by the conductor or engineman, must report clear unless otherwise directed. (Rev. 5-1-60). Note--Green flag or light signal indicates Clear-block (Rule 280). Yellow flag or light signal indicates Permissive-block (Rule 289). Absence of signal indicates Stop-signal (Rule 292).

362. A train must stop clear of a block signal indicating Stop. A train must not pass a Stop-signal except when authorized by Clearance Card (Form C), or by train order.

A passenger train must not pass a Permissive-block signal.

363. Trains must not proceed on hand signals as against block signals.

364. Unless otherwise directed, when two or more trains have been coupled and so move past any block station, they must be separated only at a block station and the operator notified.

365. When a train clears the main track, the conductor, engineman or member of their crew when authorized by the conductor or engineman. must report clear unless the switch involved is operated by the operator.

A train must not enter a block or foul the main track or cross from one main track to another without proper block signals or permission of the operator. Where Rule 261 applies and the switch or crossover is not equipped with electric lock, the train must not enter the block without a train order authorizing it to do so.

(Note)-- Train order will not be required where maximum authorized speed does not exceed 20 MPH. (Rev. 2-27-59).

A train having passed beyond the limits of a block must not back into that block without permission of the operator.

If information concerning the block is received by the conductor, he must personally give it to the engineman.

When verbal information concerning the block is received by the engineman, he must personally give it to the fireman, and, when practicable, to the forward trainman.

When verbal information concerning the block is received by the engineman, he must personally give it to other members of crew, when practicable. (Rev. 2-27-59)

Clearance Card (Form K) is annulled when train clears the main track and is reported clear of the block.

Inferior trains in clearing superior trains as required by the rules must in addition clear the block for regular passenger trains.

366. Trains in an extended block at the time specified for an intermediate closed block station to be opened, must identify their train to the operator before accepting a signal to proceed at that station.

A train authorized by Clearance Card (Form K) to pass a block-limit station at which a block station is opened before its arrival must stop and be identified before accepting a signal to proceed at the open block station, as the Clearance Card (Form K) is thereby annulled.

A train must not cross over between block stations and proceed from that point on another track with the current of traffic without permission of the operator, nor proceed against the current of traffic without a train order authorizing it to do so and permission of the operator.

370. If there is an obstruction between block stations notice must be given to the nearest operator.

371. When a train is stopped by a home or block signal, the conductor or engineman must immediately ascertain the cause.

373. A block station must not be considered as closed except as provided for by time-table or train order.

Automatic Block Signal System

Note--Rules 501 to 512 inclusive will not be effective except by Special Instructions.

501. Block signals, cab signals or both govern the use of the blocks and except where Rule 251 or Rule 261 is in effect, do not supersede the superiority of trains nor dispense with the use and the observance of other signals whenever and wherever they may be required.

Interlocking home signals governing the use of routes leading to a block will in addition govern the use of the block in direction for which traffic has been established for a train to the next block signal.

Note--Cab signals will not be used without block signals except as provided by special instructions.

502. A train or engine must not enter a block at a hand-operated switch or crossover or foul the main track without permission of the operator, and where Rule 261 applies and such switch or crossover is not equipped with electric locks, without a train order authorizing it to do so.

The train or engine receiving such permission will proceed at Restricted speed.

Note--Where Rule 261 is in effect, train order will not be required when speed is 20 MPH or less. (Rev. 9-1-58)

503. A train having passed beyond the limits of a block must not re-enter that block without a train order authorizing it to do so. While shifting at an interlocking, movements may be made beyond the home signal by permission of operator and under flag protection.

Operator must not give permission for such movements when a train has been authorized to move from the next block station or interlocking, in the direction of the point where the movement beyond the home signal is to be made.

When permission has been given for a movement beyond the home signal, the operator at that point and the operator in charge of the next block station or interlocking must know that it has been made before admitting another train to a block either at or between their stations to move in the direction of the point where such movement is being made.

504. Unless so directed by the Superintendent Transportation, the operator must not give permission to a train or engine to enter a block at a hand-operated switch or crossover or foul the main track on which another train is moving or has been authorized to move, in the direction of such switch or crossover from the next block station or interlocking.

When permission has been given by the operator to a train or engine to enter a block at a hand operated switch or crossover, the operator in charge of the block stations or interlockings between which the block is located must know that the movement has been made before permitting another train to move between such block stations or interlockings and the switch or crossover where such movement is being made.

Note--The movement has been made when the train or engine has moved so that any portion of it occupies the main track.

505. When a train or engine clears the main track at a hand-operated switch or crossover and the switches have been restored to normal position, it must be reported clear to the operator by the conductor, engineman, or member of their crew when authorized by the conductor or engineman.

Note--When such switches have been restored to normal position thereby clearing signals affecting the block even though the train or engine has not been reported clear of the block, it must not again enter that block except as provided in Rule 502.

506. Equipment of a type which may not operate signals or shunt track circuits must not be operated in automatic block signal system territory without authority of the Superintendent Transportation and permission of each operator in charge of the portion of the track over which the movement is to be made. Other trains must not be permitted to enter the track occupied by such equipment between a block station or interlocking and the next block station or interlocking in advance unless notified by train order to look out for the equipment which is occupying the main track without signal protection.

When the condition of the track is such that track circuits may not shunt properly, not more than one train will be permitted between a block station or interlocking and the next block station or interlocking between which the affected track is located unless notified by train order to look out for the other trains occupying the main track without signal protection.

507. Operators must maintain a station record of all train movements. All crossover movements on the main track must be entered on the record. When a train enters a block, the operator must report the train, engine number and the time to the next block station in advance. This information must be entered on the station record.

Movements confined between a block station and an interlocking remote-controlled by that block station need not be reported to the block station in advance, but must be entered on the station record of the block station in control of this movement.

D-508. Except where Rule 261 is in effect, when a train is operated against the current of traffic, manual block signal system rules must be observed, Rule 316 or 317 to apply as specified on the time-table.

Block stations named on the time-table indicate the limits of the manual blocks, except as otherwise provided in Rule D-308.

509. A train or engine must stop clear of a block signal indicating Stop. A train or engine must not pass a Stop-signal except when authorized by Clearance Card (Form C), train order or special instructions.

510. Both switches of a hand-operated crossover must be open before a train or engine starts to make a crossover movement, and the movement must be completed before either switch is restored to normal position.

511. When moving from main track to other tracks, hand-operated switch must remain open until train or engine is clear. When moving from other tracks to main track, hand-operated switches must be opened before main track is fouled, except where trailing movements may be made through spring-switch.

512. Excessive use of sand at any point is prohibited and its use must be restricted to actual necessity.

Cab Signal Rules

Note--Rules 551 to 570, inclusive, will not be effective except be Special Instructions.

551. A test of cab signal apparatus on each engine shall be made over test circuits before departure of engine from its initial terminal and, if cab signal apparatus is cut out between initial terminal and equipped territory, test shall again be made immediately prior to entering equipped territory. If such departure test is made by an employe other than the engineman, the engineman shall be informed of the results of such tests, and a record kept thereof.

In conformity with these instructions the following practices will be observed:

Testing sections in addition to those at terminals located as specified on time-table.

Departure test of cab signals on single-unit engines equipped for forward and backward running will be made from both ends.

When two or more engines are coupled and it becomes necessary enroute to operate one of the engines from an end from which departure test of cab signals has not been made, the cab signal of that engine must be considered not in operative condition.

When two or more electric engines are coupled in multiple at their initial terminal, departure test will be made from front end of leading engine and rear end of trailing engine.

When two or more diesel units are coupled in multiple at their initial terminal, departure test will be made on leading unit only, except where cab signals on the trailing unit are required in turn-around service and no departure test circuit is available at the opposite end of the run, in which case both units shall be tested.

When test circuits are not available where engine crews go on duty at initial terminal of engine, departure test will be made by engine crew or hostler who delivers engine to road crew.

Form M.P. 61 stating "Cab Signal tested properly" must be made out by engineman, hostler or other authorized employe making the test, and show engine number, train number, point at which test was made, date, signature, and title of person making the test, and delivered to road engineman when taking charge of engine. Road engineman shall have possession of this record and personally note that apparatus is energized and that the warning whistle will sound by operation of the acknowledging switch, before entering the cab signal territory. This record must accompany engine to its final terminal.

In the absence of Form M.P. 61, the signed work report, M.P. 62, M.P. 62-E, M.P. 62-DE, M.P. 217-A, M.P. 62-MU or 494-C (H&M), of the relieved engineman will indicate to the relieving engineman that cab signal test was made in accordance with the instructions. This signed work report must accompany engine to its final terminal.

In an emergency, when cab signal departure tests cannot be made due to failure of test circuits, Form M.P. 61 may be used, when authorized by the Superintendent Transportation and signed by the enginehouse foreman, or his representative, provided the daily inbound operating test indicated that the cab signals were functioning properly after last trip, or that defects, if any, which existed have been corrected and proper record made thereof.

Departure test will be valid for movement of engine in directions for which tested, between the initial and final terminal of the engine.

552. Cab signals will not indicate conditions ahead when engine is:

(a) Moving against the current of traffic, except as provided on time-table.

(b) Pushing cars.

(c) Not equipped with cab signal apparatus for backward running and is running backwards.

553. The cab signal system is interconnected with the fixed signal system so that the cab signal will conform with the fixed signal indication within eight (8) seconds after the engine passes the fixed signal governing the entrance of the engine or train into the block in the direction for which the track and engine are equipped.

554. Cab signal indication will not authorize operation of the train at a speed higher than that authorized by the indication of the fixed signal that governed the movement of a train into a block, except when conditions affecting movement of trains in the block change after passing signal.

555. If a cab signal authorizes a speed different from that authorized by a fixed signal, when a train enters the block governed by such fixed signal, the lower speed shall not be exceeded.

556. When cab signal and fixed signal indications conform when entering the block and conditions affecting movement of train in the block change, the cab signal will govern.

557. When cab signal indication changes to Restricting, a train or engine must reduce speed at once not to exceed Restricted speed.

558. When the cab signal indication changes from Restricting to a more favorable indication speed must not be increased until train has run its length.

559. The movement of a train by an engine equipped with cab signal apparatus but not in operative condition for direction of movement is prohibited, except by permission of the operator when authorized by the Superintendent Transportation, and then only as provided by Rule 563.

Authority to operator to permit movement of a train by an engine with cab signal apparatus not in operative condition for direction of movement, shall be given only:

(a) for a train, the engine of which has a cab signal failure, after leaving engine terminal.

(b) for a train from a connecting region, the engine of which is continued through.

560. The movement of a train by an engine not equipped with cab signals is prohibited, except as provided on the time-table, or in emergency by permission of the operator when authorized by the Superintendent Transportation, and then only as provided by Rule 564.

561. When cab signal indication "flips" (indication changes to more restrictive momentarily), engineman, as soon thereafter as will not cause delay to the train, will file a message reporting the occurrence to the Superintendent Transportation in the following manner:

Cab signal flipped on No. . . . . . track (state indication) to (state indication) at signal bridge or mile post . . . . . (state number) and . . . . . . ., state whether they were acknowledged.

The engineman must also report the occurrences on form M P. 62, M P. 62-E, M.P. 62-DE, M.P. 217-A, M.P. 62-MU or other prescribed form for reporting engine defects, on arrival at engine terminal.

562. If a cab signal authorizes a speed different from that authorized by a fixed signal, the engineman will notify the Superintendent Transportation by trainphone, or by message as soon thereafter as will not cause delay to the train, giving location and track on which nonconformity occurred.

If the cab signal authorizes a speed greater than the speed authorized by the fixed signal, the engineman, in addition to notifying the Superintendent Transportation, will also verbally advise the enginehouse foreman or his representative on arrival at engine terminal so that the engine may be withheld from service and equipment will not be disturbed.

The engineman must also report the above occurrences on form M.P. 62, M.P. 62-E, M.P. 62-DE, M.P. 217-A, M. P. 62-MU or other prescribed form for reporting engine defects, on arrival at engine terminal.

563. When the cab signal apparatus of an engine fails or when cab signal aspect and fixed signal aspects do not conform at two fixed signal locations in succession, thereby indicating a probable defect in the cab signal apparatus, the train will proceed governed by fixed signal indications but not exceeding 40 miles per hour, and report to the operator by trainphone or at the first point of communication where stop can be made without excessive delay to train.

The movement of a train, the engine of which is equipped with cab signal apparatus not in operative condition, shall be made at not exceeding 40 miles per hour governed by fixed signal indications, unless otherwise instructed by the operator.

When instructed orally by operator the train may proceed at authorized speed, governed by fixed signal indication, but not exceeding 75 miles per hour, and must not pass Stop-and-proceed signal (Rule 291) or Restricting signal (Rule 290), except when governed by interlocking signals, unless permitted by the operator when authorized by the Superintendent Transportation.

Operator must not give permission to a train to pass Stop-and-proceed signal (Rule 291) or Restricting signal (Rule 290), except in emergencies, and then only when authorized by the Superintendent Transportation.

Unless otherwise instructed, the authority given to an engineman by the operator for the movement of his train will remain in effect to the final terminal of his trip. Superintendent Transportation will notify connecting region.

564. The movement of a train by an engine not equipped with cab signal apparatus operated solely in switching and transfer service shall be made at a speed that will permit stopping short of another train or obstruction but not exceeding 20 miles per hour unless the indication of fixed signal governing the movement is more restrictive.

All other movements of a train by an engine not equipped with cab signal apparatus shall be made at a speed that will permit stopping short of another train or obstruction but not exceeding 20 miles per hour governed by fixed signal indications, unless otherwise instructed by the operator.

When instructed orally by the operator, the train may proceed at authorized speed, governed by fixed signal indication, but not exceeding at miles per hour, and must not pass Stop and-proceed signal (Rule 291) or Restricting signal Rule 290), except when governed by interlocking signals, unless permitted by the operator when authorized by the Superintendent Transportation.

Operator must not give permission to a train to pass Stop-and-proceed signal (Rule 291) or Restricting signal Rule 290), except in emergencies, and then only when authorized by the Superintendent Transportation.

565. Record must be made on block and train sheet of the movement of all trains or engines equipped with cab signal apparatus not in operative condition, and the movement of all trains or engines not equipped with cab signal apparatus, except the movement of non-equipped trains or engines authorized on the time-table. The record should include the speed at which such movements are made.

566. When it is known that the cab signal apparatus of an engine has failed, it shall be considered not in operative condition for the remainder of that portion of the railroad over which it operates until engine is cut off for cab signal tests and repairs.

567. When there is a failure in the cab signal apparatus, engineman will cut out the warning whistle if it continues sounding after he has acknowledged.

If the cab signal warning whistle fails to sound when cab signal changes to a more restrictive indication or continues to sound after being acknowledged, it constitutes a failure, and must be reported the same as when cab signal and fixed signal indications do not conform.

568. If the cab signal warning whistle sounds longer than six seconds, the member of crew nearest the operating compartment of the engine will go to the engineman immediately. (Rev. 2-27-59)

569. Where cab signals are used without Fixed Automatic Block signals, the movement of a train, the engine of which is