Miscellaneous Flashcards
LU
10
Fixed Miscellaneous Lay Up Sign - Indicates the position at which designated trains are to be stored.
10
Fixed Miscellaneous Station Car Stop Sign - Indicates where a train of indicated length must stop within station limits to be abreast of the platform.
S
Fixed Miscellaneous Station Car Stop Sign - Indicates where a train of all lengths must stop within station limits to be abreast of the platform.
Yellow “AK”
Fixed Miscellaneous “Authorized Key By” sign
Stop within 15ft short of the signal or the yellow mark on the 3rd rail protection board.
Slowly proceed up to the signal and bridge the insulated joint with the first set of wheels and come to a complete stop.
While at a complete stop, observe the automatic stop arm goes down and stays down in the clear position.
Then, proceed with RSEC.
Red Circle K
Fixed Miscellaneous “Red Circle K” sign
Stop within 15ft short of the signal or the yellow mark on the 3rd rail protection board, and call RCC to obtain permission.
Slowly proceed up to the signal and come to a complete stop.
While at a complete stop, use the automatic stop arm manual release lever or button to make the stop arm go down and stay down in the clear position. If signal not equipped with a lever or button, the T/O must descend to the roadbed, step on the stop arm, observe the stop arm go down and stays down in the clear position.
Then, proceed with RSEC.
Yellow “No Key By”
Fixed Miscellaneous “Yellow No Key” sign
Stop within 15ft short of the signal or the yellow mark on the 3rd rail protection board, and call RCC to obtain permission to pass signal.
Slowly proceed towards the signal and ensure that the first set of wheels bridge the insulated joint, and come to a complete stop, so the stop arm is still in front of the train.
Secure train before descending to the roadbed, step on the stop arm, and ensure it goes down and stays down in the clear position.
Re-board the train and proceed with RSEC to the next signal.
R
10
Fixed Miscellaneous “Resume Speed” sign
Located at the point where a train of indicated length, which has been running at a reduced speed, may resume normal speed.
Such signal, without a number, indicates resume normal speed for all train lengths.
D
ST
10
Fixed Miscellaneous “Diverging Station Time” sign
Used in approach to a diverging route, which designates the allowable speed in miles per hour to permit a train to close in on a preceding train standing in or moving out of a station when the allowable speed for the diverging route is different than that of the normal route.
D
GT
10
Fixed Miscellaneous “Diverging Grade Time” sign
Used in approach to a diverging route, which designates the allowable speed in miles per hour when the allowable speed for the diverging route is different than that of the normal route.
SLOW UNTIL GAP FILLER SIGNAL CLEARS
Fixed Miscellaneous Gap Filler sign
After receiving T/O’s indication, proceed slowly until the Gap Filler Signal clears.
WD
END
Fixed Miscellaneous “WD End” sign
Indicates that a maximum length train has cleared a wheel detector area and permissible speed for the track section may be resumed, unless otherwise restricted.
ST
15
Fixed Miscellaneous “Station Time” sign
Used at certain locations to permit a train to close in on a preceding train standing in or moving out of a station.
GT
15
Fixed Miscellaneous “Grade Time” sign
Used to enforce a predetermined speed on descending grades or at other locations; this signal is always preceded by a Time Control “T” sign and a sign designating the allowable speed in miles per hour or by a “ GT” sign
FOULING POINT
Red & White Stripe Sign
Fixed Miscellaneous Fouling Point Sign
Defines the clearing point at switches. Cars or other equipment must not pass on the connecting track while cars occupy any portion of the track between the Fouling Point Sign and the switch.
STOP
Black & White Sign
Fixed Miscellaneous
