Special Speeds Flashcards
What speed is extreme caution?
Max of 25 of posted track speed if that’s lesser
Stop half distance you can see
Being prepared to find the section ahead occupied or obstructed or track damaged
What is the speed for dead end platforms?
25km/h
What speeds are generally applied to 40km/h
Diverging through points
Powering from back and braking from the front
What speeds are generally applied to 15km/h?
Passing over facing points held by hand
Passing over points that are usually trailing points
Shunting
Rescuing
Siding movements
Any wrong line movement over level crossing
When can a driver resume track speed when passing a curve board?
Once whole train is clear of the curve
What is wolo 80
Line specific 38-41 degrees
Wool is triggered when rail temp reaches 55 and is rising
Max speed 80
What is wolo 70
Whole network
Temp is 42 and above
70 max speed
When are wolo restrictions usually enforced?
1200 and 2000
