Two Year Book Definitions

Question 1

Hand Operated Switch

Answer 1

A switch that must be aligned by hand before a train makes a trailing point movement through the switch

Question 2

Automatic Safety Switch

Answer 2

A switch identified by a yellow switch stand. Trains may make trailing point moves through the switch without previously aligning it by hand except as specified by timetable special instruction

Question 3

Restricted Speed

Answer 3

A mode of operation at which a train can be stopped within one half of the range of vision, short of the next signal, another train, obstruction, derail, or switch in properly aligned, looking out for broken rail or crossing protection not functioning, not exceeding 15 mph

Question 4

Job Briefing

Answer 4

When reporting for duty employees whose duties require coordination with other employees must hold a job briefing to review operational and safety conditions. If these conditions change, employees must hold an additional job briefing to discuss the new conditions

Question 5

Foul time

Answer 5

A method of establishing working limit on a main track, secondary track or siding in which a roadway worker is notified by the train dispatcher through the block operator that no trains will operate within the working limits established on that track until the roadway worker reports clear of the track

Question 6

Working Limits

Answer 6

A segment of track with definite boundaries upon which trains may move only as authorized by the roadway worker in charge of that segment of track

Question 7

Speed Restriction Notice

Answer 7

A notice issued to employees by the General Superintendent Transportation. It will contain necessary speed restrictions and will be issued at a minimum of once per week