NS Signal Indications

Question 1

Stop

Answer 1

Stop

Question 2

slow approach

Answer 2

Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. slow speed applies until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled points or spring switches, then medium speed applies.

Question 3

restricting

Answer 3

Proceed at restricted speed until the entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has: 1. Passed a more favorable signal, or 2. entered Rule 171 territory

Question 4

approach slow

Answer 4

Proceed approaching the next signal a Slow Speed. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

Question 5

approach

Answer 5

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

Question 6

Medium Approach

Answer 6

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium speed must begin reduction to Medium Speed as soon as the Medium Approach signal is clearly visible.

Question 7

Slow Clear

Answer 7

Proceed at Slow Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled points or spring switches, then proceed at at authorized speed.

Question 8

Approach Medium

Answer 8

Proceed approaching the next signal at Medium Speed.

Question 9

Advance Approach.

Answer 9

Proceed prepared to stop at the second signal. Trains exceeding Limited Speed must begin reduction to Limited Speed as soon as the engine passes the Advance Approach signal.

Question 10

Medium Clear

Answer 10

Proceed at Medium Speed until the entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

Question 11

Medium Approach Medium

Answer 11

Proceed at Medium Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then approach the next signal at Medium Speed. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must begin reduction to Medium Speed as soon as the Medium Approach Medium signal is clearly visible.

Question 11

Clear

Answer 11

Proceed at authorized speed.

Question 12

Approach Limited

Answer 12

Proceed approaching the next signal at Limited Speed.

Question 13

Limited Clear

Answer 13

Proceed at Limited Speed until entire trains clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.