Verbatim Rules 1-11

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each timetable from the moment it takes effect supersedes the preceding timetable a train of the preceding timetable thereupon loses both right and schedule thereafter it may only proceed as provided by rule 97

schedules of the new timetable take effect at the leaving time and date from their initial station

not more than one schedule of the same number and day shall be in effect

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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 times are given they are the arriving and leaving times

unless otherwise specified time applies as follows on single track where rule 251 is in effect at the first switch where an opposing train clears where there is no switch time will apply at the station on two tracks where rule 251 is in effect or where rule 261 is in effect time will apply at the station

scheduled meeting times are indicated by figures in full faced type the number of trains to be met are shown in small figures adjoining in brackets

both the arriving and leaving times of a train are in full faced type when one or more trains are to be met between those times

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Flags of the prescribed color must be used by day and lights of the prescribed color by night

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Red stop and for other uses as prescribed by the rules

Yellow as prescribed by the rules

Green proceed and for other uses as prescribed by the rules

Blue see rule 26 and for other uses as prescribed by the rules

White as prescribed by the rules

Amber train marker light and for other uses as prescribed by the rules

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On single track a train finding a fusee burning red on or near its track must stop extinguish the fusee and proceed at restricted speed

on multiple tracks a train finding a fusee burning red on its track must stop extinguish the fusee and proceed at restricted speed if found near or adjacent to its track it must stop and then proceed at restricted speed

after encountering a fusee trains will operate at restricted speed the minimum distance according to the territory in manual block 1200 feet in automatic block 500 feet taking into consideration the grade curvature of the track weather conditions sight distance and any other conditions which would affect safe train operation unless otherwise instructed

because of fire hazard lighted fusees must not be left on bridges or trestles or between the east portals of the east river tunnels and a unless necessary to prevent an accident

if a fusee is found burning on or near a track the block operator or train dispatcher must be notified of the condition as soon as practical without causing delay to the train