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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
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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:
- Approach the next home signal prepared to stop,
and
- 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.
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
73
Extra trains are inferior to regular trains
99
When required, the Flagman must go back with the proper signals to protect the train. The flagman must, in addition to the minimum distances, take into consideration the grade, curvature of track, weather conditions, sight distance and any other conditions which would affect the manner in which protection must be afforded. The minimum distance for flag protection is:
Manual block - 1200 feet
Automatic Block- 500 feet
Upon reaching this distance, the flagman will display on lighted fusee. The front of the train must be protected the same way, when required.
When Recalled and safety to the train permits the flagman may return to the train leaving a lighted fusee
Crew members are responsible for the protection of their train. Fusees must not be let on bridges or trestles
100
Within designated limits specified in the timetable, the main track may be used by proper signal indication or permission of the Block Operator without protecting against following movements on the same track.
NOTE: Where manual block signal system rules are in effect, Rule 99 will apply for following movements when a disabled train is awaiting the arrival of an assisting train.
152
When a train crosses over to or obstructs another track, unless otherwise provided, it must first be protected as prescribed by Rule 99
153
All movements on tracks used for passenger trains, not protected by a block signal system or by an interlocking, must be made at RESTRICTED SPEED.
Movements on tracks other than main tracks, unless otherwise specified, must be made at RESTRICTED SPEED.
251
On portions of the railroad and on tracks specified in the timetable, trains will run with reference to other trains in the same direction by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority of trains.
261
On portions of the railroad and on tracks specified in the timetable, trains will be governed by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority of trains for both opposing and following movements on the same track.
Trains MUST NOT clear or enter the main track at a switch not equipped with an electric lock without Form L authority.
262
A train for which the direction of traffic has been established must not move in the opposite direction without proper interlocking signal indication or permission of the Train Dispatcher through the Block Operator
316
For absolute block for both Following and opposing movements on the same track.
A train must not be admitted to a block unless it is clear, except as provided by Rule 327, Rule 241, or Form L
327
The Block operator may permit a train to enter a block at RESTRICTED SPEED behind a tain a sufficient distance to clear a main track switch in order to proceed in the opposite direction.
When authorized by The train dispatcher the block operator may issue a clearance card form A to permit a train to pass a Stop-block signal and enter an occupied block behind another train to do station work. The conductor or engineer must obtain block authority on Clearance card form A before proceeding from the station.
409
Where speed controlled trains are operated with fixed automatic block or interlocking signals (except as affected by Rule 410)
410
where speed controlled trains are operated without fixed automatic block signals
