Starred Verbatim Rules

4

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

8

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

10

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

11

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

12

hand flag and lamp signals must be given from a point where they can be plainly seen and in a manner that can be clearly understood and given sufficiently in advance to permit compliance

if there is any doubt concerning the meaning of a signal or for whom it is intended or if the signal disappears from view the movement must be stopped

note the hand or a flag moved in the same manner as illustrated in the following diagrams gives the same direction

swing the lamp horizontally across the track

stop

hold the lamp horizontally at arms length

reduce speed

raise and lower the lamp vertically

proceed

swing the lamp vertically in a circle at half arms length and at right angles to the track

back

swing the lamp horizontally above the head at right angles to the track when standing

apply brakes

hold the lamp at arms length above the head when standing

release brakes

what is any object waived violently by anyone on or near the track is a signal for?

stop

14

the following are engine whistle or horn signals the signals prescribed are illustrated by o for short sounds and - for longer sounds the sound of the whistle or horn should be distinct with intensity and duration proportionate to the distance the signal is to be conveyed the unnecessary use of the engine whistle or horn is prohibited

oo

answer to any signal not provided for

ooo

when standing back answer to 12d and 16c when running answer to 16c

oooo

call for signals

succession of short sounds

will be sounded as a warning when approaching people or animals on or about the track

when approaching passenger stations on tracks next to platforms where trains are not scheduled to stop (except jamaica) when persons are not clear of the yellow safety line on station platforms to be sounded until passenger station is reached

- o

When running against the current of traffic
approaching stations curves or other points where view may be obscured
approaching passenger or freight trains and when passing freight trains

o o o o o

call inspector

- - o - 1A

When approaching a public highway grade crossing a train or locomotive operating greater than 60 mph must sound the engine whistle at the whistle post

- - o - 1B

if operating 60 mph or less a train or locomotive must sound the engine whistle at least 15 but not more than 20 seconds before occupying the crossing this may require sounding the engine whistle beyond the whistle post

- - o - 1C

when a train or engine is stopped at a location such that it will take less than 15 seconds for the movements to occupy a public grade crossing the whistle signal may be sounded for less than 15 seconds provided
the public grade crossing is equipped with automatic flashing lights and gates and the gates are fully lowered
and
there are no conflicting highway movements approaching the public grade crossing
in all cases the engine whistle must be prolonged or repeated until the train or locomotive occupies the crossing

- - o - 2

approaching locations where roadway workers are at work on or near tracks bridges or other structures while passing through a work zone it must be sounded for each subsequent work group

o - o

fire or smoke condition exists to be sounded continuously at open block or interlocking stations if the radio is inoperative

-ooo

flagman protect the rear of the train

- o o o -
(REPEAT)

flagman protect the adjacent track

- - - -

flagman on single track or no. 2 track may return from the west

- - - - -

flagman on single track or no. 1 track may return from the east

17a

a bright headlight will be displayed to the front of all trains it must be extinguished when a train turns out to meet another train and is stopped clear of the main track

the headlight must be dimmed as follows

while standing or passing through yards where other engines are working

when approaching stations at which stops are to be made or at which other trains are receiving or discharging passengers

when approaching a station where form L’s are to be received or when on a main track at a meeting point

when approaching fixed signals if the view of the fixed signal is thereby improved

on two or more tracks when approaching a train in the opposite direction

18

yard engines will display the headlight to the front and rear at all times the headlight on the end coupled to cars may be extinguished

19

the following signals will be displayed on the rear of every train at all times as a marker

a fixed electric marker illuminated to show red on each side of the rear of the train
or
an electric flasher illuminated to show amber to the rear of the train

a train on which the markers become inoperative will display on the rear of a train a red flag by day and a red light by night a red light will be displayed to the rear of all trains while passing through tunnels