Book Of Rules Flashcards
What is rule 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.
What is Rule 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 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 numbers 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.
What is Rule 10?
Color Indication
a.Red - Stop and for other uses as prescribed by the rules.
b.Yellow - As prescribed by the rules.
c.Green - Proceed and for other uses as prescribed by the rules.
d.Blue - See Rule 26 and for other uses as prescribed by the Rules.
e.White - As prescribed by the rules.
f.Amber - Train marker light and for other uses as prescribed
by the rules.
What is Rule 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. Because of fire hazard, lighted fusees must not be left on bridges or trestles.
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.
What is Rule 13?
A continuous blast of the engine whistle or horn is an emergency signal for all crew members to apply air and hand brakes on the train.
What is Rule 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.
SOUND INDICATION
A. oo : Answer to any signal not provided for.
B. ooo : 1. When standing; back. Answer to 12d and 16c.
2. When running; answer to 16c.
C. oooo : Call for signals.
D. Succession of Short Sounds : 1. Will be sounded as a warning when approaching people or animals on or about the track.
2. 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.
E. - o : When running against the current of traffic:
1. Approaching stations, curves or other points where view may be obscured.
2. Approaching passenger or freight trains and when passing freight trains.
F o o o o o : Call inspector
L. - - o - : 1. A. 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.
B. 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.
M. o – o : Fire or smoke condition exists. To be sounded continuously at open block or interlocking stations if the radio is inoperative.
N. - o o o : Flagman protect the rear of the train.
O. - o o o - : Flagman protect the adjacent track.
REPEAT
P. - - - - : Flagman on single track or No. 2 track may return from the west.
Q. - - - - - : Flagman on single track or No. 1 track may return from the east.
What is Rule 15?
A train must not start until the proper signal is given.
Each car on a passenger train will be connected with the engine by a communicating signal appliance.
If the communicating signal becomes inoperative, the train may proceed after a proper understanding has been reached between the conductor and engineer as to how the train will be operated.
What is Rule 16?
The following communicating signals are illustrated by “o” for short sounds and “-” for longer sounds.
SOUND INDICATION
A o 1.When standing – MU Train-Emergency application of the brakes has been observed on the rear of the train, recharge brake pipe and release air brake.
2. When standing – DE/DM/Push Pull trains-Place the automatic brake valve in the hold position.
B. o o 1.When standing – start.
2. When running – Stop at once.
C. o o o 1.When standing - back.
2. When running – Stop at next passenger station.
D. o o o o 1.When standing – apply or release brakes.
2. When running – reduce speed.
E. o o o o o When running – increase speed.
F. – 1.When standing – while testing air brakes on train: brakes have applied and released on the rear car and are operative.
2. When standing – door open; check doors.
G. o o o o To call the conductor or a crewmember to the operating compartment of the train
H. - o o - When operating in door bypass; doors clear of all encumbrances, proceed.
I. o – o A fire or smoke condition exists. The engineer must operate in accordance with special instructions.
What is Rule 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:
(a) While standing or passing through yards where other engines are working.
(b) When approaching stations at which stops are to be made or at which other trains are receiving or discharging passengers.
(c) When approaching a station where Form L’s are to be received or when on a main track at a meeting point.
(d) When approaching fixed signals, if the view of the fixed signal is thereby improved.
(e) On two or more tracks, when approaching a train in the opposite direction.
Note: The headlight must not be dimmed when approaching or passing over public crossings at grade.
If the headlight(s) fail en-route the engineer must ensure that:
(a) The Movement Bureau is notified as soon as practical.
(b) A white light is substituted in place of the headlight.
(c) The engine whistle or horn is sounded frequently.
(d) If equipped, the engine bell is rung continuously.
(e) Where necessary the speed of the train is reduced.
Note: The aforementioned procedures will not apply if the auxiliary lights are operable.
What is Rule 19?
The following signals will be displayed on the rear of every train at all times as a marker:
1. A fixed electric marker illuminated to show red on each side of the rear of the train or
2. 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.
What is Rule 26?
A blue signal is a blue flag, blue light or a blue tag by day or a blue light or an illuminated blue tag by night.
Blue signals signify that workmen are on, under or between rolling equipment and when displayed:
- The equipment must not be coupled to or moved.
- Other equipment must not be placed on the same track so as to reduce or block the view of a blue signal.
- Rolling equipment must not pass a blue signal.
Blue signals must be displayed by each craft or group of workmen prior to their going on, under or between rolling equipment and may only be removed by the same craft or group that displayed them.
What is Rule 27?
The absence of a fixed signal at a place where it is usually shown or when the lights illuminated do not conform with an aspect provided for, the signal must be regarded as displaying the most restrictive aspect that can be given by that signal.
Except as indicated below, a position light or color light signal imperfectly displayed must be regarded as displaying its most restrictive aspect:
1. If there are insufficient lights to conform with an aspect, but the aspect can be positively determined, the indication of that aspect will govern.
2. If there are insufficient lights to conform with an aspect, but it can be positively determined that the aspect is more favorable than Stop-and-proceed, trains may proceed as though a Restricting signal were displayed.
Any time a signal does not conform and is imperfectly displayed, including absent from a place where it is usually shown, the condition must be reported to the Train Dispatcher or Block Operator as soon as practical, without causing delay to the train.
NOTE: If too many lights are illuminated on a fixed signal it must be regarded as displaying the most restrictive aspect that can be displayed by that signal.
What is Rule 28a?
A train must stop clear of a fixed signal-indicating stop. When a train is stopped by a home or interlocking signal, the conductor or engineer must immediately ascertain the cause. Except as provided by special instruction, a train must not pass a fixed signal indicating Stop (Rule 292) unless authorized by Rule 241, Clearance Card Form A or Form L authority
What is Rule 28b?
The following requirements apply to trains when automatic speed control rules are not in effect:
If a train has passed a distant signal and stops for any reason, including a stop at a passenger station or reduces its speed to less than 10 MPH it must:
1. Approach the next home signal prepared to stop,
And
2. Not exceed a speed of 30 MPH unless the speed of the train is further restricted.
The train must maintain the prescribed speed reduction until the Engineer has observed the home signal displaying an aspect more favorable than stop-and-proceed. Thereafter, the movement of the train will continue to be governed by the indication of the aspect displayed on the distant signal.
What is Rule 30?
If a train is equipped with an engine bell, it must be sounded:
1. When the engine is about to move, except during a continuous switching movement.
2. When approaching and passing public crossings at grade.
3. When approaching locations where roadway workers are at work on or near track, bridges or other structures.
4. When passing trains on an adjacent track.
5. When necessary to prevent accidents.
The unnecessary use of the engine bell is prohibited.
What is Rule 31?
The engine whistle or horn must be sounded at all places required by rule, special instruction, or law. It must be sounded at all whistle posts, standard or portable, unless otherwise provided, and when necessary to prevent accidents.
What is Rule 71?
On single track where Rule 251 is in effect: a train is superior to another train by right or direction. Right is conferred by Form L and is superior to direction. Eastward regular trains are superior by direction to westward regular trains unless otherwise specified.
What is Rule 73?
Extra trains are inferior to regular trains.
