Verbatium Rules

Question 1

Rule 5

Answer 1

Not more than two times are given for a train at any station. Where one is given it is, unless otherwise indicated, the leaving time. Where two times are given they are the arriving and leaving time. Unless otherwise specified, time applies as follows: on singletrack, where rule 251 is in effect at the first switch where an opposing train clears. Where there is no switch, time will apply at the station. On two tracks where Rule 251 is in effect or where rule 261 is in effect time will apply at the station. Scheduled meeting times are indicated by figures in full faced type. The numbers of the trains to be met I shown in small figures adjoining, in brackets. Both the arriving and leaving times of a train are in full faced type when one or more trains are to be met between those times.

Question 2

Rule 15

Answer 2

A train must not start until the proper signal is given. Each car on the passenger train will be connected with the engine by the communication signal appliance. If the communicating signal becomes an operative, the train may proceed after a proper understanding has been reached between the conductor and engineer as to how the train will be operated.

Question 3

Rule 71

Answer 3

On singletrack 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.

Question 4

Rule 73

Answer 4

Extra trains are inferior to regular trains.

Question 5

Rule 82

Answer 5

Timetable schedules, unless fulfilled, are in effect for 12 hours after their time at each station. Regular trains more than 12 hours behind either they’re scheduled arriving or leaving time at any station lose both right and schedule. There after, they can proceed only is provided by rule 97.

Question 6

Rule 83

Answer 6

On singletrack we rule 251 is in effect, a train must not leave its initial station or terminal or enter single track, until it has ascertain that all opposing regular trains do that are superior have arrived or left. This information may be furnished on clearance card form A.

Question 7

Rule 87

Answer 7

On single track where rule 251 is in effect inferior trains must clear the time and block of opposing regular trains by not less than five minutes unless otherwise provided by form L. When an inferior train is unable to clear the main track. A crew member must protect the head end as provided by rule 99.
Note: when assisting a train by Form L line 1B Authority, the assisting train may run on the scheduled time of the disabled train on any portion of track in which the assisting train will run.

Question 8

Rule 88

Answer 8

On single track where rule 251 is in effect, extra trains will be governed by form L with respect to opposing extra trains. At a meeting point between extras, the train in the Westward direction must take the siding unless otherwise stated by the form L

Question 9

Rule 92

Answer 9

On singletrack where rule 251 is in effect, a train must not leave a station in advance of its schedule leaving time on two or more tracks were rule 251 is in effect or where 261 is in effect,A train may operate in advance of its schedule leaving time except at passengers station where it is scheduled to receive passengers. At Passenger stations, verbal permission from a representative of the general superintendent transportation will be the authority for a train to depart.

Question 10

Rule 93

Answer 10

On singletrack where rule 251 is in effect, yard limits are specified by timetable special instructions and indicated by yard limit boards. Within your limits, movements not authorized by timetable schedule or form L may be made with proper signal indication or permission from the block operator. In yard limits, extra trains will move prepared to stop within one half the range of vision short of other yard movements or obstructions not exceeding 15 mph, unless the track is known to be clear by block signal indication.

Question 11

Rule 95

Answer 11

Regular trains must be designated in form L’s and other forms by boat schedule an engine number. Extra trains must be designated by engine number and direction. All trains will be identified by the leading engine number.

Question 12

Rule 97

Answer 12

On single track where rule 251 is in effect, extra trains must not be run without form L authority, except within yard limits. On two or more tracks where rule 251 is in effect or where 261 is in effect, Signal indication or permission from the block operator will be the authority for a train to proceed as an extra.

Question 13

Rule 99

Answer 13

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 ft
• automatic block- 500 ft
Upon reaching this distance, the flagman will display one lighted fusee. The front of the train must be protected the same way, when required. When were called and safety to the train permits, the flagmen may return to the train leaving the lighted fusee. Crewmembers are responsible for the protection of their train. Fusees must not be left on bridges or trestles.

Question 14

Rule 100

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

Rule 152

Answer 15

When a train crosses over to or obstructs another track, unless otherwise provided it must first be protected as prescribed by rule 99

Question 16

Rule 153

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

Rule 4

Answer 17

Each timetable, for the moment it takes effect, supersedes the preceding timetable. A train of the preceding timetable thereupon loses both the right and schedule. There after, it may only proceed as provided by rule 97. Schedules of the new timetable take effect at the leaving time and date from the initial station. Not more than one schedule of the same number and day shall be in effect.

Question 18

Rule 105

Answer 18

Trains using a secondary track or siding must not exceed restricted speed unless otherwise provided.

Question 19

rule 151

Answer 19

Unless otherwise provided, trains operated against the current of traffic must,

1) be authorized by form L, and
2) comply with timetable speed restrictions and special instructions

Question 20

Rule 203

Answer 20

Form L’s must be numbered consecutively each day, beginning at 12:01 AM

Question 21

Rule 204

Answer 21

Form L’s must be addressed to those who are to execute them, naming the place at which each is to receive a copy.

Question 22

Rule 251

Answer 22

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.

Question 23

Rule 261

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

Rule 262

Answer 24

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 from the train dispatcher through the block operator.

Question 25

Rule 316

Answer 25

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.

Question 26

Rule 241

Answer 26

Verbal permission to pass a stop signal;
• in case of signal failure
• when necessary for an engineer to return to their train
• when a signal cannot be displayed due to a track condition or track work
• when an absolute signal cannot be displayed when required
• when necessary to enter and out of service track
• when a signal is imperfectly displayed and cannot be determined more favorable than stop and proceed or when absent from a place where usually shown
• when assisting a disabled train within sight distance of a home signal

Verbal permission alone will be used in Lou of form L line 1B as the authority to assist a disabled train only when the following provisions are met:

1) into tracks where Rule 251 or where 261 is in effect, the disabled train is stopped within sight distance of the signal where the assisting train will begin it’s opposing movement and communication between the cruise is maintained or
2) The assisting train is operated by the engineer of the disabled train in any territory.

In either scenario the disabled train must:

• remain where they are standing until the assisting train or engine arrives and assists AND
• provide flag protection as prescribed by rule 99

NOTE: The assisting train must operate at restricted speed in the block where the disabled train stands until the couple and assist is made
Permission must not be given or accepted until the train has stopped at the signal for which it will be given permission to pass.

Question 27

Rule 326

Answer 27

When a train clears the main track, the block operator must know that it is clear of the block before reporting the block clear or displaying a clear block signal for that block. Clearance card form K is annulled when a train clear as a main track and reports clear of the block. The block operator must obtain Control of the block before permitting a train to reenter the block.

Question 28

Rule 327

Answer 28

The block operator may permit a train to enter a block at restricted speed behind a train 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 and occupy block behind another train to do station work. The conductor or engineer must obtain block authority on clearance card form K before proceeding from the station.

Question 29

Rule 409

Answer 29

Where speed controlled trains are operated with fixed automatic block or interlocking signal ( except as specified by rule 410)

Question 30

Rule 410

Answer 30

Where speed control trains are operated without fixed automatic block signals.

Question 31

Rule 28a

Answer 31

Except as provided by special instruction, a train must not passed a fixed signal indicating stop (Rule 292) unless authorized by Rule 241, clearance card A or form L authority.