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GRAilII TRUI{K RAILWAY SYSTEM

R U L E S
OF THE
MAINTE}IANCE {lF WAY DEPARTMEI{T
OFFI CE OF CHI EF ENGI NEER
MONTREAL, Dee., 1916
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TAELE OF CONTENTS
RuIes
General Notice. A-E
General Rules. . 1-18
Signals (Iland Lamp and Train Signals) 19-38
Assistant Engineer. 40-59
Supervisor of Track. .. 60-89
Section Foremen. 90-125
Supervisor of Bridges and Buildings . ... 126-149
Foremen of Bri dges and Bui l di ngs . . . . . . 150-165
For emenof Wat er Ser vi ce. . . . . 166- 189
General Signal Rates. . 47H85
Foremen of Signals. .. . 486-500
Maintainers of Signals. 501-534
Lampmen .. ... 535-542
Instructions re signals and highway crossing bells 190-209
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care of lamps. . . . , 210-224
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rails and faitenines.-. .... 225-254
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tie
plates and raifbraces. . .. . . .. 255-260
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switches, frogs and guard rails.. . 26t-274
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surface and alienment of track.. . 275-289
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t i es. . . . . . . . . . : . 290- 307
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drai nage. . 308-324
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bal l ast . . 325-335
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motor cars and velocipedes.. .. . . 336-347
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covering the operation and mainte-
nance of Interlocking
Plants. 400-430
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maintenance and oper-
ation of
power
opera-
ted s
gnals
and hiEh-
way cr-ossing bells. .. . 43L-455
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care of batteries. . .. . . .. . 4,56-475
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regardingcareoflnterlockingPlants 516-540
Index to Rules see pages.
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Si gnal Rul es see
pages. . .
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GENERAL NOTIGE
A. To enter or remain in the service is an
assurance of willingness to obey the rules.
B, Obedience to the rules is essential to the
safety of
passengers
and employees, and to the
protection
of
property.
G. The service demands the faithful, intel-
Iigent and courteous discharge of duty.
D. To claim
promotion,
capacity must be
shown for greater responsibility.
E. Employees, in accepting employment, as-
sume its risks.
F,
Flmployees
must read and carefully ob-
serve Rules for
"Safety
First."
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GENERAL RULES
7. The use of intoxicants by employees while
on duty is prohibited. Their habitual use, or the
frequenting of places where they are sold, is suf-
ficient cause for dismissal. The use of tobacco,
when on duty, in or about passenger stalions is
prohibited.
8, No employee will be allowed to absent
himself from duty without special permission
from his superior officer, nor will any ernployee be
allowed to engage a substitute to perform his
duties, without proper authority.
9. Ernployees are required to exercise great
care to avoid injury to themselves and to others,
and before using a"ny tool, scaffold, car or other
appliance, must,be sure it is in a safe condition.
10. Employees must not stand between main
tracks or upon adjacent tracks, while trains are
passmg.
11. Employees must understand that extra
and special trains may run at, any time. Trains
may run on any track, in eibher direction without
notice.
12. In case of danger to the Compa,ny's pro-
perty, employees rrlust unite in protecting it.
13. Employees must always be vigilant to
protect the Company's interest and must prompt-
ly report anything detrimental to it.
14. Telegraph wires should be used only in
cases of emergency, or when delay would involve
loss to the Compa,ny.
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1. Employees whose duties are prescribed by
these rules
-must
provide themselves,with
a copy'
2. Applicants fbr employment
must. be in
sound health and of
good character, and must
produce evidence of previous record as to charac-
t er and ability.
3. Persons deficient in hearing, visual power
or color
perception must not be employed in any
braneh of the^service involving the use of signals
or the movement of engines or trains.
4. lV'atches should be compared with stan-
da,rd clocks daily where
Possible'
5. Minors may be employed, only a{ter the
written consent ofiheir
paients or guardians has
been obtained.
6. When an employee is disr-nissed from the
ComDanv's service 6e wilI not be re-employed
with6ut ihe consent of the proper officer.
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SIGNALS
15. Switches must be left set and locked for
the
mrin track after having been used.
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r'lmployees of the Maintenance
o{ W-ay
Department'shill
not open or close switches for
tra-ins or at the request of trainmen.
17. If any switch in the main track,is found
to be defectivd in aoy of its parts or in its lock, the
"*it"n
must be mad6 safe aid the defects reported
by telegraph to the Superintendent
and others
concerned.
18. Employees must not, e1c-ept- by
.p.roper
authority, permit experimental trials of appliances
or d.evicbi, nor givd out information concerning
results of any trial.
19. Employees whose duties may- require
thetn to give signals, must provide themselves with
the proptr apflia,nces, keep them in good order
and ready for immediate use.
20. Night signals are to be displayed from
sunset to sunrise. When weather or other con-
ditions obscure day signals, night signals must be
used in addition.
21. A signal imperfectly displayed,
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or thc
absence of a iignal at a place where a signal is
usually shown, must be regarded as a stop signal,
and the fact reported to the proper officer.
22. Any object waved. violently by any one
on or near the track is a sigral to stop.
23. COLOR SIGNALS
Color
Indication
Stop
Proceed
Proceed with caution
Flag Stop
Protecting men working
in and about cars
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A. A fusee on or near the track indicating
red must not be passed until burned out. Vlhen
indicating yellow it is a caution signal.
25. HAND, FLAG AND LAMP SIGNALS
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Stop-Swung across the track.
See Rule 25 (a)
Mlrvrvnn oF usrNc h.rlrce.rron
(a) Swung across the track.
(b) Raised and lowered ver-
tically.
(c)
Swung vertically in a cir-
cle at half arm's length
across the track when the
Stop.
Proceed.
Proeeed-Raised and Iowered vertiealil'
See Rde 26 (b)
train is standing
(d) Swung vertically in a
Back.
Train has parted
Apply air brake.
Release air brakes
cle at arm's length
the track when the
'the
track when the train is
runnmg.
( e) Swung hor i zont , al l Y
above the head when the
tiain is standing.
(f) Held at a,rm's
above the head w
train is standing.
length
hen the
Back-Swung vertieally in a circie at
haU arm's length across the track'
See Rule{25
(c) ardie6 G)
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Train has Parted-Swung
vertically in a circle at arm's
length across the traek.
See Rulee 25 (d) ard 26 (f)
28. AUDIBLE SIGNALS
Engine Whistle Signals
Noro.-The signals prescribed are illustrated
by
"o"
for short sounds,
'(-"
for longer
sounds. The sound of the whistle should be dis-
tinct, with intensity and duration proportionate
to the distance sigrral is to be conveyed.
Inprcertow
Apply Air Brakes-Swung horizon-
tally above the head.
Stop, Apply brakes.
Release brakes, or ready
to proceed.
Flagman go out to pro-
tect rear of train.
Flagman return from west
or south.
Flagman return from east
or north.
When running, train
Part-
ed: to be repeated until
answered by the signal
prescribed by Rule 12
(d).
Answer to 12 (d).
Answer to any signal not
otherwise provided for.
See Rule 25 (e)
Release Air-Brakes-Eeld
at ann e
length above the head.
See Rile 25 (f)
(g). o o
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Souxo lNnrcetrorq
When train is sbanding,
back Aaswer to 12 (c)
and 16 (c).
When train is running,
answer to 16 (d).
Call for siguals.
To call attention of extra
trains and of trains of
the same or inferior
class or inferior right to
signals displayed for a
following section.
Approaching public road
crossings at grade and
at whistle postq.
Approaching stations,and
as prescribed by Rule
31.
When double heading, air
brakes have failed on
leading engine a,nd se-
cond engine is to take
control of them.
Answer to 14 (n): to be
given by second engine
as soon as it has con-
trol of air brakes.
Answer to 14 (k).
A succession of short sounds of the whistle is
an alarm for persons or animals on the track.
27. The explosion of one torpedo is a sign-al
to stop: the explosion of two not more than 200
and n6t less than 100 feet apart is a signal to re-
duce speed, and look out for a stop signal.
Torpedoes must, not be placed near stations
or publii crossings, nor wheie persons are liable
to be injured by them.
28, The following signals will be displayed,
one on each side of the rear of every train, as
markers to indicate the rear of the train: by day,
green flags: by night, green lights to the front and
Jide and"red lights io ttre rear, except when the
train is clear oithe main track, when green lights
must be displayed to the front, side and rear.
(Illustrated by diagram on pages 73 arid74)'
Where the cupola of a caboose is provided
with indicators for designating the train, the pro-
ner indication must be shown and must be re-
moved as soon as the run is completed.
29. All sections except the last will display
two
qreen
flags, and in addition, two green lights
by night, in the places provided for that purpose
on the front of the engine.
(Illustrated by diagram.on page 75).
30. Extra trains will display two white flags,
and in addition, two white lights by night, in the
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( k ) - o o
( h ) o o o
( l ) - - o o
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( o ) o o -
p-laces provided for that purpose on the front of
the engine.
(Illustrated
by diagram on page Z6).
. .3l ..A-bl ue
fl ag by day and a bl ue l i ghr by
night, displaye{ at one or both ends of an e-ngine,
eal or train, indicates that wonkmen ar under or
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about it: when thus protected,
it must not be '
coupled to or moved, and other'cars must not be
placed
on the same track so as to intercept bhe
view of_the blue signals, without first notifying
the workmen.
Workmen will disp'lay the blue signals and
the same workmen alone aie authorised f,o r"*orre
them.
32. Watchmen stationed at public road cross-
ings must use green signals to-prevent persons
and vehicles from crossinE the tiack when trains
are approaching. Red signals must be used by
them only when necessarylo stop trains.
33. In emergency cases when track is sudden-
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found defective or obstructed an employee shall,
b.y th9 use of flags, lights, torpedoes, fuieei or other
grglallt use every effort possible to stop trains in
both directions.
34. A yellow flag or a yellow light placed be-
side the track on the same side as t[-e Encineer of
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approaching train, indicates that the track
3,fi)0 feet distant is in condition for sneed of but
six miles an hour unless otherwise instiucted, and
ttre speed_of a train will be controlled accordingly.
A green
flag or a green light, placed beside Ihe
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track, on the same side as the Engileer of an
approaching train, at a
point beyond the slow
tiack, indi&,tes that full ipeed may be resurned.
A
"stow"
sigr placed beside the track on the
same side as the Engineer of an approaching train,
may be used to maik a point where a slow order
is in effect.
35. Within
yards defined by yard lirnit
boards, the main track may be used, keeping clear
of first and second class trains.
The main track must not be so used within
vard limits until it is known that all sections of
overdue first and second class trains have arrived.
All trains except first and second class trains
must, unless otheiwise directed, approach and
pass lhrough yard lirnits prepared to stop, unless
the main track is seen or known to be clear.
Yellow lights must be attached to the yard
limit boards, and kept lighted from sunset to
sunrise.
36. Before undertaking any work which will
render the main track impassable, or if rendered
impassable from any cause or defec-t, trackmen,
bridgemen, or other employees of the Company
shall protect the same as follows:
Send out a flagman in'each direction with
stop signals, at least.
1500 feet in daytime, if there is no down grade
towards the obstruction within one mile,
a,nd there is a clear view of 6000 feet from
an approaching train.
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3600 feet at other times and places, if there is
no down grade towards the obstruction
within one mile.
5400 feet, if there is a down grade towards the
obstruction within one mile.
The flagman must, after going the required
distance from the obstruction to insure full pro-
tection, take up a position where there will be an
unobstructed view of him from an approaching
train of, if possible, 1500 feet, first plaeing two
torpedoes on the rail, (not more than 200 or less
than 100 feet apart), on the same side as the en-
gineer of an approaching train, 300 feet beyond
such position. The flagman must display a red
flag by day and a red light by night, and remain in
such position until recalled or relieved.
Trains stopped by flagman, shall be governed
by his instructions and proceed to the working
point, and there be governed by signal or instruc-
tions of the foreman in charge.
In the event of train order protection being
provided, the defective or working point may be
marked by signals placed in both directions as fol-
lows:
Yellow flagB by day and in addition yellow
lights by night, 3600 feet from the defective or
wot'king point; red flags by day, and, in addition,
red lights by night, 600 feet from the defective or
working point, on the right hand side of the track
as seen by the engineer of an approaching train;
except on double track where trains run to the left,
in which case signals shall be placed to the left
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hand side as seen by an engineg of an approaching
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tirere is*a clear view of at' Ieast
1200 feet.
When weather or other conditioas
obscure
auy *igiuift,
"igntuig"ut*
must be used in addition'
37. A train should not stop at a place be-
tween stations where the view from toltowrng
trains is obstructed.
38. Messages or orders respecting
the rnove-
ment,
-of
traini, or the condition
of t'rack or
bridges, must be in writing'
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ASSISTANT ENGINEERS
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An Assistant Engineer is an engineer who
is responsible for and directs engineering or other
works as instructed.
41. Assistant Engineers will receive instruc-
tions frorn and report to the Officer immediately
in charge of the operating division or department
in which they are employed.
42. They shall conform to the prescribed
standards in the preparation of plans and indexing
of records a,nd in the execution of work under their
charge, or as they rnay be directed by proper au-
thority from tirne to time. They shall familiarise
themselves rvith and by means of a standard card
index, keep record of ali details connected n'ith
leases and siding agreements affectiug the Com-
pany's property, including date of expiry of such
agreernents. They will be responsible for correctly
reporting rail failures each month as per general
directions in Chief Engineer's Circular governing
sarne a,nd, as far as possible, they must assist the
Supervisor in determining the cause of failure,
as well as in investigating the physical conditions
that may have conlributed to such failure.
43. They must not give out hformation re-
garding plans, specifications or work under their
charge.
44. They shall be responsible for the proper
care and use of instruments, tools and other
materials necessary in the performance of their
duties.
45. Right-of-way ancl Track Maps shall be
drarryn to a Ecale of 1 inch
:400 ft', or 1 inch
:200
ft., according to circumstances.
46. Station Yard
plans shall be drawr to a
scale of 1 inch:100 ft: or, in complicated situa-
tions, 1 inch
:50 ft. On plans of a scale of 100
feet and upwards, tracks shall be thoYo by double
lines. and bn those of a smaller scale than 100 feet,
thev'shall be shown by a single line; but prelimin-
ary"plans for yard studies and projected^improv-e-
-"trts will be accepted with single lines for t'racks
until such plans are approved' After approval,
double lines will be sho'wryr.
47. Right-of-Way and Track Maps-shall be
made withlhe zero or lowest numbered station
at the left side, and shall be plotted continuously
from left to right. The general direction of the
centre line of t-rack shall be as nearly as possible
narallel to the lons side of the Map. The top of
ihe Mup shall be northerly or easterly according
to the seneral direction of the line.
48' Profiles shall be made so that they will
cover the same portion of territory as- is referred
to on the Maps-. Flotl,ing shall be done in the
same direction-as specified for Maps.
49. Station Yard Maps shall be made as pre-
scribed above for Right-of-Way and Track Maps.
50. Standard Conventional Signs and Sym-
bols, as defined from time to time by the American
Raiiway Engineering Association, must be follow-
ed in s6 far as they may be applicable.
51, Alt lettering on maps and profiles shall
be in
plain
simple sWle and arranged so as to be
reada6le from the bottom or right hand side of the
plans.
52. On alt Right-of-Way, Track and Yard
Maps, an &rrow sho-wing the north a,nd south line
(as-nearlv
&s calr be ascertained frorn existing
iecords) ihatt be placed as near the title as
possible. This arrow shall have the letter "N"
marked at its North end.
53. All levels taken from time to time must
be reduced to level and in all cases perrnanent
bench marks must be made and their locations
precisely recorded.
5{, Assistant Engineers must, from time to
time, check the accuraly of all yard plans in their
charqe and must show thereon all additions a'nd
changes in track work, location of buildings, etc-
Thcimust also record on their own plans, as well
as o-n those sent to headquarters, the field notes
covering such cha,nges.
55. All plans shall be numbered and dated
on the right-hand corner immediately below the
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title, and they must be properly filed so that the
original or additional copies of the plan may be
obtained by simply quoting the reference number.
56. All estimates shall be prepared on the
Forms
prescribed by the Company from time to
tinie. Assistant Engineers must take special in-
terest in following up actual cost records in suf-
ficient detail that they will prove an effectual guide
in the preparation of other estimates.
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60. Supervisors of Track shall report to and
receive instiuctions from the Superintendent.
61, They shall be responsible for the safe con-
dition and pioper maintenance of track, roadbed,
rieht-of-way, station grounds and driveways, and
must inform themselves of the condition of struc-
tures. They must make temporary repairs of
such defects that may endanger or delay the move-
ment of trains, and promptly report defective con-
ditions to the Superintendent.
62, Locomotives or cars with tires worn over
one quarter of an inch in depth, or that have flat
wheels shall be promptly reported.
63. They shall, as may be necessary' employ
men for carrying out the duties for which they are
resnonsible. Thev shall not disrniss a forernan
witiout cause. and if dismissed he shall not be
re-employed without authoritY.
S4. They must keep a careful check on all
toolp and material used on their respective
Districbs.
65" They will see that the time of the men
and the rates of pa,y are correctly recorcled and
nronerlv classified on the check rolls. They must
tu.etuttv check each forernan's time book as often
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SUPERVISORS OF TRACK
as oossible during the month to see that the
tim'e ls properly re-corded, and that the number of
men shbum on the check roll agrees with the
number of men actuallY emPloYed.
66. Sunervisors of Track should inspect a
nortion of their District every day and go over the
*hole Disttict on a hand car or on foot, at least
once a month.
67' They must pay strict attentio-n to th-e prop
er surface, aiignmeit-and
gauge of track, par-
ticularly check the alignment and super-elevation
of outei rail on curves and must, instruct Foremen
about the proper super-elevation
for every curve
on their sestions.
68. They must keep themselves thor-oughly
inforrned in iegard to ttie right-of-way and other
land boundariei of the Company on their respec-
tive Districts, and constantly
guard against en-
croachments.
69. They rnust knorv that foremen are sup-
nlied with tools and materials necessary for the
lfficient Derformance of .their work, and see that
these are properly used and cared for.
70. They must personally exarnine their track
to ascertain ihe nu:ilt er of iross ties and switch
ties required on each section for the ensuing
year,
and reiort thereon to the Superintendent
at the
time specified.
71. They shall have immediate supervision of
work train service for track work. and onlv em-
ploy such service when authorized by the Super-
intendent.
72. They must, in case of obstruction or dam-
age to track or roadbed, proceed to the place with
suffi.cient forces, tools and materials, a,nd do all in
their power to promptly clear and repair the track.
They shall investigate and report on Form No. 48
accidents which may be attributable to defects in,
or which may result in damage to track, roadbed
or structures.
73. Supervisors must keep the Superinten-
dent and Trainmaster advised daily of their r,vhere-
abouts and probable movements.
74. They must know Company's section
houses or other property will be oce,upied by
employees only, and no one else will be permitted
to use them without proper authority.
75. They must know that their foremen are
provided with the rules, circulars, forms and special
instructions pertairring to their duties, and that
they fully understand and comply with them.
76. They must know that their foremen are
familib,r with the operating rules in regard to train
signals and flagging, and that they fully under-
stand and comply with them.
77. They must know that their foremen are
supplied, while on duty, with a copy of the current
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time table, and have provided themselves with re-
liable watches.
78. They must provide themselves with stan-
dard watchei and compare time frequently with
their foremen.
79. They shall conform to the prescribed
standards and plans in the execution of rvork un-
der their charge.
80. They shall see that all bridges and trestles
and the immediate vicinity of such are kept clear
of combustible matter, and that bridge seats, tops
of
piers and other readily accessible portions of
bridees and trestles are slear of cinders and dirt,
and that water barrels are kept filled with water.
'Ihey
shall see that ditches, wate-r'lYays and the
appioaches thereto are free from obstr"uctions.
81. Track
gauges shall be checked by the
Supervisor in the
presence of the Section Foreman
every thirty days. When compared with the
standard
gauge and found defective they rnust be
immediately ieplaced with a true gauge.
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A re-
cord of the, timb of the last examination of track
gauges shall be kept in the Supervisor's office for
reference.
82. They rnust see that all track signs are
installed and maintained in accordance with the
standard plans and instructions'
83. They must see that all lvires crossing
over the tracks are maintained at the proper
clearance.
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SECTION FOREMEIT
trackmen must, be on duty, and at such tirnes they
must go over their sections to rnake sure that the
track is safe, taking sufficient danger signals with
thern.
96. Unless relier.ed therefrom by Supervisor
of Track, Section Foremen or one or more reliable
men must pass over their entire sections every day
and see that ttre track is in safe condition. They
will especially look at ali switches and frogs, cul-
verts, cattle guards, bridges, bsnks and cuts, and
know that ea,ch is in condition for the safe rrove-
ment of trains.
97. They wili, in the rnorning, before going to
work, or whenever passing telegraph or telephone
offices ascertain from the operator whetirer all
trains due have passed.
98. They must have a copy of the current
time-table, and be thoroughly familiar with the
rules and regulations therein, and with the time of
trains over their sections. They must carefully
observe signals displayed by trains, and assrire
themselves, before obstructing track, ttrat all
trains and sections due have
passed.
No notice
will be given of extra trains, ahd employees musb
protect themselves as prescribed by the Rules,
Foremen must provide themselves with reiiable
watches and, when possible, verify time daily
with a standard clock or with the watches of
other employees who are required to have the
standard time.
90. Section Foremen shall report to and re-
ceive instructions frorn the Supervfuor of Track.
91. Foremen rnust caution their men on the
approach of trains.
92. Foremen must accompany motor cars,
hand cars or push cars on rnain tiack and must not
leave them on the track unattended. Thev must
see that such cars clear passing trains, are not
set off near road crossings, and that they are
locked if unattended.
93. Section Forernen shall have charge of the
repairs on their respective sections and will be re-
sponsible for the safety of the tractri assigned to
them.
_94.
They shali employ men as the Supervisor
of Track directs. They must, treat thern with
consideration, and see that, they properly perform
their work. They must disniisi *en
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i'ho are
incompetent or neglect their work, but in no case
shall they dismiss men without cause. Thev
must keep the required records of the tirne of theii
men, and of toois and materials used.
95, During storrns, rvhether by day or night,
whereby the track or any portion of the Company's
property becomes liable to darnage, forernen and
t0
99. They must keep the vicinity.of
all build-
i"gt,-itiig..'and
irestles cleared of all combusti
bl6 matter, such as chips, bark, d1y.$rass'
etc'
They must keep bridge seats, tops ot prers' ano alr
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of
-bridges
a'nd
;t;;td;;;ed
of cinderiand
dirt' Where water
;ffi;d a,t" f,r*i.rt"a lri"v *"tt keep them
filled
with water'
1fi|' Thev must keep a careful
look out for
tu". ;i;g;;;"igrtd"t-*"i'
and prevent' if possible'
il;d" J{.i;i on
-of
f
"rr. ".,"
wood
-or .
other mat erial'
ffi th; -pte-J
"t
fires to adjoining,property'
Thev must oot p"t*ii-fites to be started,
unless
tli.in"* t"mcidnt,
force to keep them under con-
troi.
101. Thev must keep ditches, waterways
and
tfr" ?iptou"ftl,t-
""4
outl"tt thereto
free from
il*"ft.',ititt*ood
a,nd ot'her obstructions'
102. They must keep fences
and, catt'le
*#;-il-;;6d
repair, so as to prevent stock
Friili"tT"E
o" tt u'tiglit-of-wav'
Animals on the
.inttt-6f-l,uv
must be d"riven off, and effort made to
ilHffid"d;i.enit-
Farm crossing
gates must be
l;;;i";A
-
ti aaioinins owqel!
persist' in leaving
;r:#;;;th;
ffipe"iJor
of rrack must be ad-
?;"e"J #i;li"t
wi"o a break in t'he.fence^
eannot
i;;;;J t"uto", be immediately
repaired'. f oremen
i"irJ^iii"-s"ieivisor
of track immediate
notice
ffiff- *ut"iiult
required'
.\-Vhq"
fences are
taken"down
for any purpose, either by sectronrrlen'
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bridee men or contractors, they must be replaced
as sdon as
Practicable.
103. They must use every effort to obtain full
information
u" to t ilting or injuring of stock on the
Iturt, uoa wil promptly report the-facts to the
Supeivisor.
Th-ey will adhere strictly
-to
the in-
"t*iaio"t
on the 6lank forms which will be furnish-
ed for use in such cases. They will bury or otherwise
t"*ou" all dead animals found upon the right-of-
wav. As laws in some Provinces and St'ates re-
g"frtu disposal of hides, Supervisdrs of Track will
furnish instructions.
104. AII material dropped from engines and
cars. such as draw bars, car doors, brake beams'
""is, "t".,
must, be picked up and talgn to- section
iuoi'tto"s" for shipment. Any art'icle of freight
that has fallen from cars must be sent to nearest
;t"tdt at which there is a,n Agent or Telegraph
Opetuto", and receipt tahen therefor' If too heavy
toi nnoa'car, the Superintendent
and Supervisor
of Track must be notified bY wire.
105' They must keep all Surface,
-Highway
and Frivate crossings in
food-
repai" ql9
see that
ufi ito*.i"g
planks ire properly ipiked down with
lonE spikes
provided for this purpose' all cross-
ingi pianks must be adzed to a bevel a,t the outer
""?r
uoa flange ways must be kept cleaned out'
106. If, in the
iudgment
of the Section Fore-
man, the trick, or iny Uridge, culvert, bank, cut
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I
I
I
t
t
I
I
I
or structure is not safe, he must at once put out
the proper signals to warn approaching trails, no-
tify the proper officers of the conditions, and do all
in his power to make necessary repairs.
107" They rnust, in case of obstruction or
defect in track, promptly render all assistance
in thet power, whethei the obstruction or defect
occurs oir their own or adjacent sections. They
shaltr investigate and report on Form No. 48 all
accidents oc-curring on lheir sections which may
be attributable to defects in, or result in damage
to track, roadbed or structures.
108. Repairs to track, bridges or structures
must, if practicable, be made at such tirnes and in
such manner as will avoid delays to passenger
trains. Tracks must not be obstructed for any
Iencth of time without due notice having been
given to Superintendent or Trainmaster and his
acknowiedgment received, and tracks urust never
be obstructed except under proper protection.
109. In using signals on double track, each
track must be considered a single track railroad,
upon which trains are likely to be run in either
direction at any time.
110. In case anv obstruction exists on more
thari one track, Seciion Forernen must see that
prescribed signals are placed in both directions
for all of the tracks obstructed.
1J1. They will report at once to the Supel-
intendeni, Tri,inmastei and Supervisor of Track
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any engine or train that has run through a switch,
giving the number of the engine, train and date.
112. They must notify the Trainmaster and
Supervisor of Track by telegraph when it becomes
necessary to spike a switch, and advise them in
the same maruler when the switch is again ready
for use.
113. They must watch every train as it
passes, observe whether notices are throwrr off,
see whether signals are exhibited on the en-
gine, and signal trainrnen in case an1'thing is dis-
covered out of order.
114. Neither they nor their men must throw
switches for trainmen. When switches are to be
thrown for loaded motor cars, hand cars or push
cars, it must be done only under the personal su-
pervision of the Foreman, and switch must im-
mediately be returned to its proper position and
locked.
115. They must see that no lumber, wood,
stone, material or tools are placed at any time
within six (6) feet of the rail, and that no material
of a,ny character is piled on station grounds be-
tween house and main tracks. or between main
and passing tracks.
116. When bridgeuren have repairs to make
at ends of bridges, or on same, which necessitates
the raising of track, the Section Foreman will be
notified to be at the bridge with his gang, to do
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,l
what surfacing is required, and nolify the proper
offi,cer when t[e track is again safe for the pass&ge
of trains.
!!7, He will
pay particular attention to the
Railway Company's ielegraph and telephone
lines. In case the wires are founcl broken or on
the Eround,
crossed. or in any way obst'ructed,
thev-must be repaired in a temporary ma'nner
imrirediately, and-where such repairs are impract'ic-
ufi".
"oti."
must be
given to ttre nearest telegraph
or telephone office
-by
messenger as quickly as
possible.
118' They shall conform to the
-prescribed
standards and plans in the execution of work un-
der their charge.
119. They shall be responsible for the proqer
care arrd ,ts" of tools and materials necessary- fq1
ine een"ieoi performance of their work, and shall
make requisition to the Supervisor of Track from
time to tlme as additional supply becornes neces-
sary.
120. Track
iacks
rnust not be placed between
rails.
SUPERVISORS OF BRIDGES AND
BUILDINGS
126. Supervisors of Bridges and Buildin-gs
shall report io and receive instructions from the
Superintendent.
127. They shall be responsible Jor the safe
condition and-proper maintenance of structures'
They must temporariiy repair such defects.as may
."aiog"t or delay th"e movernent of trains and
promplly report ihe conditions to the Superin-
tendent.
128. They must make frequent inspection of
structures and have necessary repairs made as
nromptlv as conditions require. Every structure
il"rtiu i".pected. at,least once in every six months'
1119. They shall, as may bertecessary, employ
men for c*tyittg oud the work for which they are
responsible.
130. They shall not dismiss a foreman with-
out cause, urth ii dismissed he shall not be re-
employed without authoritY.
131. They must keep a
-careful
check on all
tools and matbrials used on their District'
132. They must carefulty check each fore-
ma,n's time b6ok as often as possible during the
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month, and see that the time is properly kept, and
that the number of men shown on the check roll
agrees with the number of men actually employed.
133. They must, in case of damage to struc-
tures, promptly assemble forces, tools and ma-
terials and make necessary repairs.
1it4. They must know that foremen are
familiar with the operating rules in regard to train
signals and flagging, and that they fully under-
stand and comply with them.
135. They shall investigate damage to struc-
turesresulting from train accidents or other causes,
and make prompt report on Form No. 48 to the
Superintendent and Superintendent of Bridges
and Buildings.
136. They shall conform to the prescribed
sta,ndards and plans in the execution of work under
their charge.
137. They must know that foremen are sup-
plied with tools and materials necessary for the
effi,cient performance of their duties, and see that
these are properly used and cared for.
138. They shall keep themselves informed in
regard to all work performed on bridges and
structures in their Districts, maintained by Con-
tractors or others who do not come under their
direct charge, to see that nothing is done by them
that will interfere with the safetv of structures.
and-report promptly to the Superintendent and
the Superintendent of Bridges and Buildings if the
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work is not done in accordance with the
prescribed
standards" ,
.
139. They shall have immediate supervision
of work train service for their departrnent, and
only employ such service when authorised bv the
Superintendent.
140. They must know that, the foremen are
provided
with the rules, circulars; forms and
lpegiLl
instructions pertaining
to their duties, and
that they fully undeistand and comply with them.
141. They shall see that water barrel rests at
all timber bridges and trestles arb in repair and
.supplied with barrels and buckets, and that station
and other structures are equipped with the neces-
sary water barrels, buckets and other applianees
for fire protection.
142. Theyshall in period
of hish water, observe
and record the flow of water of thg various streams
passing under the track, and report to the proper
officer any case in which the opening seems in-
adequate.
143. Supervisors must keep the Superinten-
dent and Trainmaster advised diily of their where-
abouts and probable
movements.
144. They must provide
themselves with
stqgdgd. watches, and compare time frequently
with their foremen. They rnust know thai their
foremen have provided
themselves with reliable
watches, and are supplied, while on duty, with a
copy of the current time-table.
tt
180. Bridge and Building Foremen shall re-
port
to and reieive instructions from the Super-
ilsor of Bridges and Buildings.
151. They shall be responsible for the proper
inspection anil safe condition of the structures
under their charge, andshall do no work thereon
that will interfere with the safe passage of trains,
except under
ProPer Protection.
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752. They shall forward to the Sup-ervisor of .
Bridges and Buildings a w-eekly report of the con-
ditioi of such structures that they have inspected
during the previous week.
153. They shall employ men as the Su-pervisor
of Bridees ana Buildings directs, and see thatthey
nronerl"v
perform theii work. They must keep
ttr" reqirirea records of the time of their men a,nd
of the-materials used. They must dismiss men
who are incompetent or neglect their work, but in
no case shall they dismiss men without cause.
15[. They must have a copy of the current
time-table and be thoroughly familiar with the
rules and regulations therein, and with the time
of trains over their districts.
155. They must carefully observe signals dis-
played by all irains and assure themselves, before
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BRIDGE AND BUILDING FOREMEN
obstructing track, that all trains and sections of
trains due, have passed. No notice will be given
of extra trains and employees must protect them-
selves as prescribed by the Rules. Foremen
must provide themselves with reliable watches
and, when possible, compare time daily with a
standard clock or with conductors'watches.
156. They must in case of damage to struc-
tures on their districts promptly proceed to the
place with suffi.cient forces, tools and materials,
and do all in their power to make necessary
repairs.
157, They must, in case of accident resulti.g
in damage to property or personal injury, report
the facts on Form No. 48 to the Superintendent
and to the Supervisor of Bridges and Buildings.
158. They shall conform to the presoibed
standards a.nd plans in the execution of work under
their charge.
159. They shall be responsible for the proper
care and use of appliances, tools and materials in
their charge. They shall make requisition to the
Supervisor of Bridges and Buildings from time to
time as additional supplies become necessary.
160. They must keep the Trainmaster advis-
ed daily of their whereabouts and probable
movements.
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FOREMEN OF WATER SERVICE
166, Water supply is under the charge of the
Water Service Forernen. They shall report to
and receive instructions from the Supervisor of
Bridges and Buildings a,nd will have irnmediate
charge of repairmen, pumpmen, pump machinery
and wells, also such other duties as rnay be
assigned by him.
167. They must see that all'water stations are
sufficiently supplied with fuel, and properly
equipped with tools and supplies, for ordinary
as well as emergency use. They shall urake req-
uisition to the Supervisor of Bridges and Build-
ings from time to time as additional supplies are
required.
168. They must carefully check the time of
their men as often as possible during the month,
and see that the time is properly kept, and that the
number of men shown on the check roll agrees with
the number of men actually employed.
169. When it is necessary for a pumpman to
be put on temporarily, they must see that he is
taken off as soon as his services can be disnensed
with.
170. They shall employ men as the Super-
visor of Bridges and Buildings directs, and see that
they properly perform their work. They must
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keep the required records of the materials used.
They must dismiss men who are incompetent or
neglect their work, but in no case shall they dis-
miss men wit'hout cause.
171. They must make an inspection of all
water plants at least once in every three months,
and make a report on proper form to the Super-
visor of Bridges and Buildings stating the con-
ditions of each plant, and n'hen repairs will have
to be made.
172. They will do everl'thing possible to pre-
vent, waste of water. If the waste is from leaks,
repairs must be made at once; if from other causes
report, must be sent in and proper steps taken to
prevent it.
1.73. They will check all water bills covering
water procured frorn municipal or. other sources,
and whenever convenient to do so, will read meters
in company with authorizecl meter readers.
174. They must report their own rnovements,
and see that repairrnen report their rnovements,
daily to the Superintendent and to
.the
Train-
master.
175.
'Where
practicable to do so on double
track, stand-pipes nrrust be a,rra,nged to swing in
the direction of traffic. It will be the duty of
Water Service Foremgn and repairrnen to see that
standpipes are in godd condition. Autotnatic
e-
4l
locks must always be in such condition as to hold
stand-pipes parallel with track.
176. All water tanks must be cleaned at least
once a year, and oftener when uecessary. Clean-
ing should be done at such times as will not cause
delay to traffic.
L77. TTte Trainmaster must be notified when
necessary to take a water station out of service,and
prompt.notice given when station is again ready
IOr Serllce.
178. Tank spouts and stand pipes must be
maintained in position to conform with standard
plans.
179. Where water softeners are used in con-
nection with water stations, Water Service Fore-
men must see that chemicals are alwayson hand,
and will make weekly test to see that the water is
being properly treated.
180, They must not permit newBipe lines to
be laid or any changes made in existing pipe lines
unless properly authorised.
tr81,. They must comply with the general in-
structions in regard to stationary boilers issued by
tbe Superintendent of Motive Power.
1E2. Pump houses or other buitdings contain-
ing gasolene engines shoqld be thoroughly ven-
tilated to allow escape of gases.
183. Coal should be stored in-bing, and all
po..ilU-ti-.ut"-tut." to pre-vent loss by theft or by
fire from sPontaneous
combustron'
184. They must make' on proper
{orm'
q
*orrtt tu t"porl of water consumpiiorr,
and cost of
;ffi;iil ;i*urc" itutions,
to ihe supervisor
of
Bridges and Buildings.
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185. They must have a.copy of.the current
ti-"-iJ[r" u"h b. thotoughlv
iamiliar. with the
;G;;;t;c"lations
therei-n,and
with the time of
trains over their Districts.
186. Gasolene tank
pits must be located out-
.ia" oi U"iiJi"gs and be-at' Ieast telr feet distant
;il;;"i;";.
-
Sfrokins,
or open lights,
-must
not
;;;ii;ft
"uat
guso"lbne engines,lr
when filling
gasolene tanks.
4!
Instructions
to Maintenance of Way Em-
ployees
in regard to Signals and
Highway Orosslng Bells
193" When rails are to be chanEed or roadbed
raised at a point where wires run from track to
battery chutes or relays, or when track is to be
Iined up at switches, or switch points adjusted,
notice must be given to the Superintendent as
well as to the Superr.isor of Signals, in advance,
so that the latter may co-operate in the work.
194. Where application of track circuits have
been made in connection with highway crossing
bells, interlocking plants or block signal system,
Section Foremen must pay particular attention to
keeping insulated
joints
in proper line and surface.
195. During snow, sleet or sand storms,
Section Foremen must keep the pipe lines, con-
nections, derails and switches free from snow, ice
or sand, and assist signalmen in keeping inter-
Iocking plants in operation.
196. When work is to be done on tracks or
bridges, within the limits of an interiocking pla.nt,
that will in any way interfere with the working of
the plant, the Supervisor of Signals must be
notified in advance. Failure of signalmen to
throw interlocked sr'vitches at reouest of track
foremen,to allow of examination of the working of
switches and derails, when such rnovement will
not interfere with the movement of traffi.c throuEh
interlocking plant, must be reported to the Su-
pervi sor of Track.
197. When Section Foremen obstruct the
track within the Iirnits of an interlocking plant, or
-
190. Section Forernen v,.iil be held. responsible
for the care and maintenance
of ,;ii;, ties,
switches, derails, frogs, insulated
.ioints,
""a
,rii
braces on their respective sections. Bblts must
b9 kept tight and iusulation.ivashers
and insula,cion
pla,tes.in position,and
fillers replaced when broken.
the slgnal repairrren rvill keep a supply of this
material and will assist,in na[ingg .ep-uii.. Any
defects in signallinq tvorl< nrust be reportecl to the
Superintendent.
191. Trackmen rmrst-avoid disturtring any of
the apparatus connected with autornatic siE-
n-r,ls, antl if by accident, any part is aisarru,rrfe?
they will report the fact at once by telegraph, if
necessary, to the Superintendent and- to the
Supervisor of Track. Care must be taken when
prrtting
in rail braces around switches, to see that
they are not spiked dorln in such a wav as to inter_
fere with the wor.king of the track ciicuit.
192. Care must be taken in placing
and
|amping
ties, asvell_as.in any work aroundangle
bars, to see that bond wires aie not broken. If a"ny
are-d,amaged
or. founcl broken the Super.intendeni
and Supervisor of Traek must be notlfied.
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SD
an automatic circuit' they must protect with pro-
per sigrrals and not depend upon-the fixed signals
to stop trains.
198, The use of sand by enginemen through
interlocking limits is prohibited.
{nV
violation
ot'this rulJmust be reported to the Supervisor of
Track and to the Supervisor of Signals, the dat'e,
train and engine number being given.
199. Insulated track
gauges' velocipedes,
hand, push and motor cars must be used where
there are track circuits in connection with auto-
matic signals or electric locking ' .
200. Proper drainage should be provided to
drain water aivay from wire and pipe lines,-switch
and siqnal movements, detector bars and track
circuiti. Where track circuits require it, ballast,
cinders, etc., should be kept free from the base of
rail.
2AL Pole iines carrying signal, electric
lisht, or
power wires, rnust be frequently in-
sn'ected. and electricians rnust see that they are
properl'ir maintained. All employees should be
bsp6ciaily careful to avoid contatt with high volt-
age wires.
202. Signal maintainers must supply section
foremen with sufficient, material for making re-
pairs
to insulated ioints
and switch rods' They
inust notify the section foremen promptly when
an insulated switch rotl or
joint
requires attention,
and must also notify the Division Signal Foreman
if repairs are not made.
203. In emergency cases the track forces may
make repairs, but will promptly notify the Main-
tainer. Maintainers must know that, section fore-
men understand that when rails are bonded for a
track circuit, new rails should not be put in or
electrical connection broken without facilities to
restore promptly the track bonding.
204. The Section Foreman shall be instructed
by the Division Signal Foreman or Maintainer
ai to the maintenance of Highway Crossing Bells
on his territory and also as to the daily test of
same, which t'est shall be made each morning.
The result of test is to be recorded on weekly re-
nort Form
"818."
If the bell is found to be de-
fective and repairs cannot be made by the Section
Foreman, he- must, notify the Trainmaster by
telegraph and see that a flagman is placed at the
crossrng.
205. When condition of switches or track does
not admit of proper operation or maindenance of
the signal apparatus, the Maintainer must notify
the Section Foreman, and if repairs are not
promptly made the Division Signal Foremro,l must
be informed. Maintainers must aid the Section
Foreman in every way possible in rnaking such
renairs.
GENERAL
INSTRUCTTONS
FOR
GARE OF LAMPS
They_ should be changed at least once in sixty days,
and be of sufficient leneth to reach the bottom
of the fount and fit the blurner properly.
215. Lenses must be kept clean and bright
both inside and out. They must not be rernoved
from the lamps for the purpose of clea,ning. If
they cannot, be wiped clean with waste, they must
be washed in the lamp with hot lye water, using
a swab on the end of a stick to
prevent
the lve
from injuring the hands. The coriugations in tfie
lenses rnust be kept on the inside and the smooth
parts on the outside.
216. Lamp bodies must be cleaned: soot and
dust removed from the lamp and ventilator open-
ings. All vents must be kept open so that draft
may not be obstructed. Lamps should be washed
out occasionally with strong lye water.
217. After lighting wick, the fount should be,
for a short interval, placed in the lamp and turned
up about two-thirds the required height. After
lighting wick it should be allowed to burn until all
parts of the lamp have become warm, then it should
be turned up to a height which will give the bright-
est flame without smoking-if turned to the full
height at once it will smoke.
2L8. Lamps when being placed on the lanop
brackets rnust not be allowed to show along thb
track in case they might be mistaken for signal
indications. Care must be taken when placing
lamps on brackets to insure that lamp is in proper
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THE
210. Larnps
must be hept lit'-from sunset to
."*il;d
;h;;ever
the-signal
indications
cnnnot
b" .u"o clearlY without them'
211. Larnps equipped
with one.day
burners
-".if,-" tut"" troni ttti switch stands
and. sema-
;'h;;t
;r-.h;;rrrit
g, cliuttqd,
refilled
and kept in
5'.rt.it"r.-d
ptu.",i"tif-;icht
Lamps
equipped
;iffi-l""d;d"
b,rrn"tt
muii be kept,in
position on
t#l.ii-t?*as
or semaphores,
exc-ept when being
clea,ned.
They must fe cleaned
and trimmed'
at
least, twice a week.
2|'i2. Lamp founts must be- dr.aing$
at least'
*or,tTfu, ;f,
-b"
t"niitJ-*ittt
fresh oil atter all
;It;i^;;'d' other foreign subst'ances^have
been re-
moved. If necessary'lo
tnt" the founts fresh oil
ffi;fi' b; ;.;;:--oil
removed-from
the founts
*iJ U" .uued and used for cleaning
purooses'
A space of one
q"*i"t if u" H;h -Ydt" be left
ir"ni?lii"^theiorints
for the expansion
of the oil
when heated.
2!.3. Burners
must be kept clean and to this
e"a may Ue Uoiled in strong
lye water' Gas vents
must be kePt, oPen.
214. As soon as wicks become stiff and dirty
tnevlnodJ
Ue removed
and replacedby
new ones'
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position and in correct a,ligmqelt'
Switch targets
i"o.t U" kePt clean and bright'
219. Larnp brackets
and switch.stands
sup-
oo.tii-iruilit
frott t"il"pt in good alignment and
#i;;ffiJ"igiatv
to tdeir supports
to prevent
undue vibration.
220. When removing
or replacing
lamps on
semaphores,
the roundels and sem-aphore
spec-
;il;ffi;i'be
inspected
and cleaned
lf
necessary'
i?;';;;;ft;
f;,i"d 6roken,i!
must b9 replaced'
;i,;;;;;"-;;."'tui""a
it pos*ibl", and steps taken
to prevent, a rePetition'
221. Standard
illuminating
o'l
.as
specified
fot fo""g-ti*"-bort
",*
must be used in all switch
;d;tc";i
iu-pt so equipped'
Nq
uttgPpt
must
t *"E"io i*prove
th6 qit^utitv of the oil bv adding
;#;;til
--ii-ttt*
oit is unsatisfact'orv
prompt
i"p"* must be made. Tops must be
Fept
on cans
to prevent, evaporat'ron
uocl k""p out dust and dirt'
RAILS AND FASTENINGS
225' Rails should not be unloaded while cars
are in motion, unless an approved unloading de-
vice is used.
226. Foremen of rail laying gangs must notify
the Trainmaster each morning when rail is to be
laid in the main track, stating on what mile the
track will be disturbed' They must, get a list of
trains from the Chief Despatcher before starting
to work and as often as practicable afterwards.
227' The work of laying or replacing rails
must always be done under proper flagging
protec-
tion, as provided for in Rule 36'
228. Rails should be laid one at a time.
229. Sta,ndard rnetal expansion irons, to
separate the rails at the
joints,
must be used in
laiins rails according to the table given below.
33 FEET RAILS
'femperature
of rail
At 100o above zero and over.
At 75'to 100o above zero
At 50o to 75o above zero.
At 25" to 50o above zero.
At zero to 25" above zero.
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Space to be left
between raii ends
Joint tight
1-16 of an inch.
1-8 of an inch.
3-16 of an inch.
1-4 of an inch
DU
230. Thermometers should alwavs be used
when laying rails, and the temperatuie taken on
the rail.
231, Rails must be laid with staggered
joints,
unless otherwise instructed. The
joints
on one
side must not vary more than six inches from the
center of the opposite rail.
232. When laying rails care must be taken to
avoid
joints
in road crossings or nearer than six
feet from ends of open deck bridges. When pos-
sible, use short length rails to accdmptsh this, but
when short lengths are not available rail may be
cut to fit.
233. Joint fastenings must be properly applied
with full number of bolts, nuts and nutlocks.
Nuts must be kept screwed up tight and put on
with the flat side turned in and resting against, the
nut lock.
234. Rails must be spiked with not less than
four spikes to each tie, and spikes must be driven
vertically and close against the rail base. This
must be done by careful driving a,nd not by a last
blow on a spike to bend it over on the rail to give
it the appearance of a fit. The two outside
spikes must be opposite each other on one side of
the tie and the inside spikes must be similarly
placed on the other side. Spikes must be driven
not less than two inches from the edge of the tie.
Where there are two or rnore main tracks, outside
spikes to be ahead in the direction of trafifrc.
tro
,
235. II' making temporary connections when
rehylng rarls, the use of switch points may be per-
mitted. Connections
that are to be ieft after
yorking
!'ours
or at night must be maae iy apply_
ing sta^ndard joint
faitenings, fully spiiiea ana
bolted.
.
236. Rails must not
!e
punched
or slotted,
but
,1hen, Tgcessary
to make iroles for 6ott" tfr"V
must be drilled with the proper
tools.
237. Short rails are permissible
only on tan_
Sen-ts
a,nd inside of curvei. They may be used in
mqkqrS temporary elosures, .-o.ro".tioo, with
swrtches,. driving up steel and connecting with
raus o^t-drtfer-ent pattern.
They must not be less
than filteen feet in length in a,ny case.
.
238.
Bails
adjoining others of different sec-
tron must be connected
by compromise joints
of
approved pattern.
.
239. On curves of six degrees and over in the
main track all rail of seventy--five pounds per yard
or h-eavier must be curved- with'a standard" rail
pendel before being laid. Curvature of-*it -u.t
be uniform.
-240.
When relaying or repairing track with
partly
worn rails, they sh.ould be carefully matched,
puttmg
equally worn rails together.
., ,4+.
In uncoupling rails the nuts should be
olled, rf necessary, and taken off with a wrench.
In cases where this is not practicable they may be
knoeked off with a hammer.
242. When laying rail it rnust-be-carefully
placed to true
gauge. Track must be lined and
5"tir..a, and t[e tles spaced, as soon as possible
after rails are laid'
243. When laying rails care must be-taken to
adze the ties in order that base of rail will be true
io ti
"
plane of the track, and the wh-eeJs have a
L"uri"f o" the full width'of the top of the rail'
244. Released rail must be classified as fol-
lows.
No 1rail, suitable for reiaying in main track:
ends to be
Painted
white.
No 2 rail, suitable for side track use only:
ends to be
Painted
green.
The balance to be classified as scrap'
Curve-worn rail should not be classified as
No. i taif . Rails less than 24 feet in length, clas-
.in"a
"t
No. 1 should not be- shipped to other
nioitio"., unless so instructed'
All rails from
*ni.t l*""ty feet suitable for unimpgitant sidings
"rtd;t
b"
""t,
and all pieces under fifteen feet of
whatever
quality must be classrhed as scrap'
n"if.-*".t be chssified and painted immediately
after being removed from track.
245. Released rail, not needed for immediate
use, should be nea,tly'piled at convenient
places'
ir tio
"u."
must it be left between tracks in station
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limits or elsewhere where trainmen or other em-
ployees are required to walk.
246. Where rail in the main track is of
heavier section than in side tracks, the main line
section must extend to the clearance point on t'he
side tracks.
247. The standard gauge is four feet eight
and one-half inches. Foremen must know that
their gauges are correct.
248. Track must be laid to standard gauge on
ta,ngents and on curves of 8 degrees and under.
Onlurves of over 8 degrees the gauge must be
widened as follows:
Over 8 degrees and including 10 degrees,
widen
I
inch.
Over 10 degrees and including 11 degrees 30
minutes, widen
$
inch.
Over 11 degrees 30 minutes and including 13
degrees, widen
$
inch.
The gauge of track must not, be widened
more tharr half-an-inch without special authority
from the Supervisor of Track.
2r$9.
'Within
proper limits a slight variation
of gauge from st-andard is not serious]Y objec-
tionable,
provided the variation is uniform and
constani bver long distances' Under ordinar,y
conditions it is not necessary to re-gauge track
if the increase in gauge has not, amounted to
more than half-an-inch, providing such increase
is uniform.
Wide gauge due to worn rail, within the safe
limits of *ear, need not be corrected until the
excess over the gauge is equal to half-an-inch. It
should be corrected by closing in or by interchang-
ing the low and high rails.
250. The opening between ends of rails on
track scales must be maintainecl at not less than
one-inch and not more than one-and-a-half inches.
251. When trouble is experienced with rails
creeping a sufficient number of rail anchors or
anti-creepers will be used to prevent undue moYe-
ment. Foremen rvill consult with Supervisor as
to number which should be used per raillength,
and sta,ndard naethod of applying them.
TIE PLATES AND RAIL BRACES
255. Tie plates should be used on all soft
wood ties" on all treated ties, on ail switch ties and
on all ties on clrrYes.
256. Care should be taken to see that tie
plates and rail braces have a uniforrn bearing on
ties, and ties that require adzing should have
bevirl dap at the edge of the plate. When applying
tie piates track must be put to proper gauge.
257. When ties having tie plates are renewed,
plates should be removed from the old ties for fur-
ther use.
258, Tie plates must not be used for rail
braces.
b6
259. On all straight track and on curves of 2
degrees and under, two spikes will be used with
each tie plate.
On curves over two degrees and under seven
degrees, three spikes will be used with each tie
plate, two on the inside of the rail and one on the
outside.
On curves of 7 degrees and over, four spikes
will be used with each tie plate.
260, Rail braces should be used on ail curves
of over 6 degrees, but not on curves that are tie
plated.
The number of rail braces that are to be used
per rail length for various Cegrees of curvature is
as follows:
Td e g e e s . . . . 6 b r a c e s .
8degr ees. . . . 8br aces.
10 degrees. . . .10 braces.
SWITCHES, FROGS AND GUARD RAII.S
26L, Switches rnust conforrn to the standard
plqns.
262, Trackmen when inspecting switches
must pay particular attention to line, gauge and
worn pa,rts. They rnust see that guard rails are
secure and in true gauge a"nd position, spring of
frogs at proper tension, that movable rails are
working freely, that frogs are fully bolted, all nuts
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tieht wibh cotter keys in place, and that' thepoints
;f.# #l#;it"h";
fii ctoietv against themain
rail'
thev inust throw all switches
personally to see
il;;'" il;; ioJ *otlo"' Good surface
must' be
;;ilff;;
ui rtog. and switches'-
Switch
and
ffi;';ilt;";i
bi [u*p"d thoroughly
and solidlv
ii.?t"""ti*
rl"$tt. Special
-attlnlioq
rnust' be
siven
to the
joints at both ends ot the lrog'
""
"'Wh;in"specting
.*itttt"t in automatic
block
t.ttitotv St.i["
Fo"t.to"tt must always examine
;h;;;iand fastening.
;ni"h connect the switch
;'ot;;fi;;
J*ii;ii d"' observe that the rod it-
5.f^i.
"#-b;ttt,t
tnut the swibch {oot is securely
ilItJ 6 th; point rail and is not' bent or. broken:
;i;;;i-;dd
kevs and
jamb nuts are in.place'
b"tlJiuu iods or cbnnectibns
should be repaired or
;;;tt"di;thtsignai
Maintainer
at' once' as such
d"i;; ;; liabielo
cause signal failures'
263. Guard rails must conform
t-o standard
om*l--ftt"y
*"st' be so placed thl! t\e distance
ir'"iliu" s;ig"
tia" of thb
lgg.to
the face of the
*i"ta-txr'*nuil
b" 4' 6l"t ot r+/t"ss than'standard
Eune.. Whenever
the
gauge is rvide-ned.tor
cur-
?ffi;. th;;;#;"
bet#eerithe
guard rail and the
.,1"i'i"'-'ilil;;i
be increased
as much as the
gauge is widened.
264' Sa,fety blocking
urust' be main-tained
at
s""td-";rJ*dffia;
i" aicordance
with the stand-
ard
plans.
265. The connecting
rod
-
bolt should be
*ppfi-"d ito* below and properly secured on top
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bv nut. after which cotter key will be placed in
uicordance
with standard Plans'
266. If any switch in the main track-is
found
to ne a"il"-iive itt u"ty of its parts o1 r1 ils lock' t'he
.*itirr iri,."ib;;;a6
.ul" utta thedefect's
reported
;;'i;l"gtrpt
to itt. Superintendent
and others
concerned.
267. The head blocks of switches
must be
t.pt-it*iv-iu-p.a
ut ull ti*tt, to prevent the
.*it"n Iights from being shaken ouf'
268. The main t'rack should-be
protected by
uootiili i"tlilit"s
a"vices in sidings,.so
Iocated
tfri'i a*'iil.,li
"rtt-*iu
cl"d,t the rnain line' Thev
;;;;;k;pt
set and locked for derailment'
at
uli ti*"r, eicept when siding is iq yse'
,Failure
lo f"u*Tn"*
iit ptop.i poqition and lockid should
il" t.p"ti"a
by wire to ifie Supetvisor
of Track and
iiild*ttt"t
"giui"g,
if possible, number of train
and engine last using the stdmg'
269' Atl turnout's should have t'he same
"t"uJio"
u* ttt" ma,in track to the end of the
switch ties.
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-
276. The outer rail of curves will be given
SUCh suner-el evs,ti on
q.s
fl ro S' nor,;o^* i :-^-r^ super-elevation
as the Su
sucn super-elevatlon
as th_e_ Supervisor directs,
th"e amount to be_ governed
by the tocation with
SURFACE and ALTGNMENT.
275. On all straigh-t t-rack, except the ap-
proac!'es
to and run-offs from'curves,
the rails
must be the same level, and to ensure this fore-
_men
must frequently use their level and sighting
boards.
elevation each way by raising the outer rail at
the rate of half-an-inch increase for each 33 feet of
distance except on spiralled curves.
279. It case of compound curves other than
spirals, the full super-elevation must be given to
the curve of greatest degree throughout its
Iength, then reduce such elevation at the rate of
half-an-inch, for each 33 feet of distance until the
proper elevation is attained for the curve of less
degree.
280. If the tangent is too short to provide
for the length of run--off, it must be divid-ed into
two parts in proportion to the super-elevation of
the curves which it connects: the greater part
being next to the curve of greater elevation. The
track must be made level at this dividing point
and the run-off made up each way from this point
at the rate of half-an-inch for each 33 feet of
distance, using as much of the curve as is necessary
for that purpose.
281. The inner rail of track must be rnain-
tained at true grade and the proper curve eleva-
tion be- obtained by raising the outer rail.
282. To determine the degree of a curve,
stretch a line 62 feet long, with a small hrot in
the middle, on the gauge side of the outer rail,
selecting a well lined portion of the curve. Measure
the distance from the knot to the gauge side
of the rail, and every inch of this disiance indi-
cates one degree of curvature; thus, if the distance
ot
reference
to speed,-grades
and other conditions.
I he tult super-elevation
should be gi ven throughout
tne ntrre length of simple curves, and the run_off
made on the tangents at the rate of one_half inch
ot lncrease
of elevation for each BB feet of dis_
tance. On spiralled curves the track rnust be level
at the point
of spiraf and the eteuuiio"-nrougfri
up regularly in the length of the spiral to Iuil
up regularly in dhe iength of the spiral io iull
elevation at the point
where the
-rnain
curve curve
begins.
277. The level board should be tested fre_
qrrently
for correctness.
-
This may be done by
:li*q+g.
under one end until tne luUUte is in
the mlddle of the tube, then turning the board
en{ f9r end and putting
it on the saile supports
as-before. If the
-bubbte-goes
to the *iaate of tne
tube the level board is tiue: ott erwise it, is not
and noust be adjusted.
278, On reverse curves the rails must be the
same level at point
of reverse, and get full super_
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is 2 inches, it is a 2 degree curve: if 4 inches it is
a 4 degree curve, etc.
283. In case the action of frost makes it
necessary to shim the track, it must be done in
all cases on top of the ties. The placing of blocking
under the ties is forbidden, except in cases of
emergency and in all such cases it must be removed
as soon as possible. When shimming, a level
board must be used, and track must be carefully
gauged and surfaced. Braces should be used
where necessary.
When track heaves. the ties should not be
adzed., but shims should be used to bring the track
to proper surface. Shims must be of the same
thickness throughout and not wedge shaped.
They must have an even bearing on the tie.
Shims must be removed from the track as
soon as the frost leaves the ground, and before
re-surfacing and ballasting. The shims and long
spikes must be preserved for future use. The
standard plan for shirnming and bracing rails
must be followed.
TI ES.
290. Foreuren must not, except in emer-
gency, use ties'which have not been inspected and
accepted. In such cases they will report promptly
to the Supervisor the location from which ties
were taken and also the number used. Foremen
will not be allowed to use ties from inspected
piles, rvhich have not been assigned for use on
iheir section, except in ernergency. Report of ties
so used must be made at once to the Supervisor.
29L. The spacing of
joint
and intermediate
ties must be done at all times in accordance with
standard
plans.
292. Ties must be laid at right angles to
track and maintained in that position.
293. The largest and best ties mtlst be used
as
joint
and shoulder ties.
294. The number of ties to be used per rail
length must be in accordance with standard plans.
295. On single track, the ends of ties rrust be
lined true on the south or east, side of the track,
except on curves, where the line side will be on
the inside of the curve. On double track, ties
will be lined on the outside of both tracks regard-
Iess of curves.
296, Ties must not be notched, but, if ne-
cessaxy, must be adzed in order to obtain a true
and rinilorm bearing for the base of the rail.
Where rail braces are used, the seat for the brace
must be adzed level with the base of rail.
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297, The heart side of the tie must be turned
down.
298. Every Foreman must keep a supply of
tie nlues in his tool house and with his gang'
A nlus;nust be driven wherever a spike is drawn'
Foi cieosoted ties, tie plugs must be of treated
material.
299. Spikes must be removed from all ties
taken oub of track.
300. Ties taken from the track must be
Eathered at the close of each day, and put in a
convenient
place for inspection and disposition.
Ties must ttot be burned until after they have been
insnected bv the Supervisor, and instructions
rec'eived from him to-burn them. When prac-
ticable, ties must not be burned within 200 feet
of briclees or other structures, under wire lines,
within nb ieet of the track or in cuts Foremen
will carefully observe prevailing- fire laws in
burning useiess ties, and avoid risk to adjoining
property.
301. Switch ties and head blocks should be
kept in good condition by removing the poorest
setl-s anJ renewing them completely,- using the
set'viceable pieces Tor repairing sets which are in
better condition and can be used for a longer
tirne.
302.
Ties
must be distributed and piled in
accordance with instructions and standard
plans'
308. The stability of the track depen4,q up6n
the strengbh and permanence of the roadbed or
itr" .ir"ti"t" rlpott which it rests: whatever will
orotect it from dam.age or prevent premat'ure
clecay should be carcfuliy carriecl out. The worst
.tr"*v is rvater arrd the farther it ean be kept
away"from'the track the better the track will be
orotected. Cold damages only by reason of
fnu *ut"r which it freezes: therefore the first and
most, important
provision for good track is drain-
age.
309. Waterways should be kept gpen at all
tirnes. and
particular attention must be given to
see that they are well open for the winter season'
310. The direction of the ditches must in
neneral, be
parallel rvith the rails, care being taken
f,o divert them away from the embankment at the
ends of cuts, to pievent wash and to provide
suffi.cient fall'to carry ths water away quickly'
311. The outlines of ditches should be clearly
defined and be of standard cross section. They must
be so sraded and of such dimensions as to pass all
waterlreely during heaviest floods, and to thor-
oughly drain the roadbed. Where existing ditches
utJ too srnall, they must be enlarged, the sloPe
to be uniform on the side nearest the tracks, in
accordance with standard plans. Surface ditches
must be made outside of the slopes of cuts wher-
ever the general drainage of the ground is toward
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DRA!NAGE.
the cut, a sufficient berm being left, between ditch
and top of the slope. The grade of ditches must
bb such as to prevent, the water from remaining
in them, and in ground composed of porous mate-
rial, care must be taken in locating and construct-
ing them to prevent the water seeping into the
ground and causing slides.
312, Earth taken from ditches must not be
thrown on the slopes of cuts, but must either be
thrown on the tops of cuts and neatly levelled or
evenly distributed on the slopes of fills. When
ditching, care must be taken to keep material
from falling on ballast at ends of ties by casting
ballast shoulder up on to track and by using dirt
boards.
313. Cross drains must be put in wherever
necessary.
3L4. Ditches, box drains, culverts and all
waterways must be inspected frequently and
cleared of all driftwood and other obstructions.
Any washing or undermining must receive
prompt attention and be reported at once to the
Supervisor.
315. Charurels and streams, for a consider-
able distance on either side of the right-of-way,
must be examined frequently and cleared of
brush, drift and other movable obstructions.
316. At the ends of cuts and other places
where the water washes the soil or bed of the
ditch so as to approach too near thetrack, special
efforb must be made to stop such wash, and to
no
fill any such washed places by dams of brush,
old ties or by any other effective method, so that
the roadbed will nqt be reduced in width.
3tr7. Farm tile, vitrified tile or concrete
pipe should be used in wet cuts to secure better
drainage, the size and kind of piping and the
method of laying to be determined by the Super-
visor. Where vitrified tile or concrete pipe is
rrsed the upper end should be plugged and the
lower end covered with proper grating and pro-
vided with suitable protection from wash and
frost. Extreme care must be used to see that all
piping so far as practicable is laid parallel to the
direction of the track, to a true grade and below
frost line. \Yith farm tile a coverins of cinders,
gravel or slag can be used to advantage rvhere the
soil is impervious to r.vater. AIl such drain piping
must be laid in accordance with soecifications
and standard plans.
318. Care rnust be exercised to nrovide and
keep open a passageway for watei under all
highway and farm crossings. When the drainage
of the highway is towards the track, care must be
taken to divert the water from the roadbed.
319. A berm of, at least, ten feet must be left
between the foot of the embankment and the edge
of borrorv pits or ditches from which material
is taken for constructing or widening banks.
Slopes of borrow pits on the sides next, the track
must be uniform and not steener than 1 to 1.
Borrorv pits or ditches must be drained where
practicable.
BAI.LA5T.
325. The object of ballast is to secure a solid
and uniform bearing for the ties, to distribute
the applied load over a large bearing surface, to
hold th,e ties firmly in position, to give clasticity
to the track and to allow water to pass off freely.
326; Before distributing ballast the roadbed
must be properly prepared, and embankments and
cuts'made tb conTorin to itandard
plans. Width
and depth of ballast must conform to standard
plans or special instructions. The toe line of
ballast muit be kept at all times neatly lined.
Stakes should be set for line and surface.
327. Tn unloading and distributing ballast
care must be taken not to waste the material on
the slones of emba,nkrnents' Care must also be
taken in handling ballast to keep it clean and free
from earth.
328. While ballastine is being done, all neces-
sary tie renewals should be made and all ties
properly spaced.
329. Rock and slas ballast must be put into
track,only with baliasi forks and- temped with
tamplng pi"ks,
""""pt
where it is being renewed
in s,ich-qriantities as-to require more- than one lift,
in which case shovel tamping will be permitted
for the first lift only. The shoulder ballast must
be picked down to sub-grade when necessary,
cleaned and thrown back.
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330. The rnost thorough tamping must be
done immediateiy under and about fifteen inches
on each side of the rail, and particular attention
should be given to such at
joint ties' Shovels
must not b-e used for tamping when picking up
low
joints
or surfacing track in any kind of
ballast.
331, The general surface of ballasted track
must, not be disturbed rvithout instructions from
the Supervisor; and when ties are being renewed,
the ballast should be carefully taken out from
between the ties, cleaned and replaced after the
ties are tamped.
332. The general surface of the track should
never be changed in tunnels, under overhead
structures, or in front of platforms, chutes, rvater
tanks or standpipes without authority, and grade
stakes being placed.
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lnstructions governing
care and movernent of
MOTOR CARS and VELOCIPEITES,
336. Immediately after starting, brakes must
be tested to ensure that they are in proper working
condition.
337. Gasolene must, not be carried on cars
in excess of the regular supply, except, on such cars
as have extra permanent receptacles as part of
their equipment. The gasolene equipment of the
car must not leak.
338. The shipment of motor cars on trains
must be done as little as possible. When necessary
to ship them, the ga,solene must be thoroughly
drained from the tanks.
339. Smoking, open lights, or fire of any de-
scription must not be permitted on or around
motor cars while the tanks are being filled or the
gasolene is being handled. Matches or small
torches must not be used while inspecting the car.
340. All gasolene cars must carry the follow-
ing signal equipment.
'
6 toroedoes.
2 red flags.
1 current working time table.
Motor cars must not be run after working
hours except by authority from the Superin-
tendent, or in emergency cases, such as wrecks
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and n'ashouts. fn such cases, the following
additional signal equipment must be carried.
4 red fusees.
2 red lamns.
2 whi te l amps.
At night rvhite lamps must be lighted ancl
displayed, one in the front and one in the rear,
so that they can be seen from either direction.
The fusees shall be carried in a metal case. Ali of
this equipment must be kept in readiness for
instant use.
34tr. When two or more rnotor cars &re
running in the same direction on the same track, a
distance of at least one thousand feet
(1000/)
must
be maintained between them. Motor cars must
not be attached to trains, and when following a
train. a distance of at least one thousand feet
(1000') rnust also be maintained.
342. Motor cars when operated where there
is more than one main track ihould be run in the
direction of traffi.c.
343. The person in charge of the operation
of a motor car must inform himself of the move-
ment of trains, securing the necessary information
from the train despatcher.
34ti, Motor cars must not be operatecl upon
the tracks of this Company without a motor car
permit, or written permission from the proper
authority.
345. Section foremen and other employees
who use rnotor cars must, not use them beyond
their section limits or their assigned territory,
except in cases of emergency, such as accidents,
etc., without written permission from their super-
ior officer. If in the event it, is found necessary
to run a motor car bevond the limits of assigned
territory, a letter of explanation must be forward-
ed to the Superior Officer giving reasons therefor'
3rt6' In case an anti-freezing mixture is
not used in the radiator in cold weather,
great care
rnust be taken to see that the cooling system does
not freeze. When the car is not in use, the pipes
rnust, be thoroughly drained.
347. Every possible safeguard should sur-
round the opetaiion of motoi cars, and there
should be a thorough understanding as to what
nart each
person will take in handling the car, and
ihe side of the track to which cars will be removed
should an emergency arise necessitating
prompt
action.
Rear of trai n bY day.
Green flags at A A, as markers.
See Rule 28,
a t
Rear of train
by night r*' hile
runni ng.
Ligbts at A A, as
matkers, showing
green toward en-
gine and side and
red to rear.
See Rule 28.
Engi ne r unni ng f or -
ward by day di spl ayi ng
si gnal s for a fol l owi ng
secti on.
Green flags at A A.
SeeRule 29.
Rear of train
by ni ght when
on si di ng t o l : e
passecl by an-
other train.
Lights at A A, as
markers, showing
green toward en-
gine, side, and to
rear.
See Rule 28.
Engi ne runni ng f or-
ward at ni ght di spl ayi rrg
si gnal e for a fol l owi ng
oect i on.
Green lights and green
fl ags at A A.
See Rule 29.
t a
I N D E X
Engi ne runni ng for-
ward by day aa an extra
t r ai n.
White flags at A A.
See Rule 30.
325-332
o f . . . . . . . 3 2 6 - 3 2 7
Engine running for-
ward by ni ght as an
extra train.
White lights and $/hite
flags at A A.
See Rule 30.
325
329
330
a a
(
g
g
,,
Buckets.
Buildings, fire
Protection
99
6
4
4
a
g
Dal l y Movement s,
t ober - . por t ed. . . . . . . . . . ZB
ll
qupervisors. . .73, 743
f or emen. . . . . 160; 174
Damagetogtructures.
..l 8g,1gE, LE6' ,L52
79
/ 6
q
2-3
e
(
at
aa
Eyesi ghi .
aa
K
aa
Electric bells-see "Bells."
Elevation of curves.
Embankments-
t67,276-287
Flags-see signals.
Fla[ protection at public crossings. 32
Flagging-see signals.
FlaEman. duties-of . 36
Fl ai gewi ys- cr ossi ng. . . . . . 105
Flat wheels. 62
Fl oods, r ecor ds of . . . . . . . . . t 42
Forks. bal l ast . . . . . 329
Form6, Supervi sor t o suppl y. . . . . 75, ' 140
81
Ballasting.
6 Z l ,
. 96,
329
luo
316
I qspect i on. of
. . . . .
Wal hout of . . . . '
80
Rules
Intoxicants. 7
Hand cars, handling of .. . . .. . . . . .9, 92
"
i n s u l a t e d . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 9
u
Joint
I nj ury t o l i vest ock. . . . . . . 103
p; ; ; ; i . . . . ' . . ' e, i t i
I nner r ai l , on cur ves. . . . . . . 281
fnspection of-
Bridges and structures .96, 106, 728, l5l,152
f ) i t ches. . . . 314. 315
82 83
Rules
92
338
340
114
Numbering and dating plans. . 55
N u t l o c k s . . . . . . . . . . 2 8 3
117, 201
Maps-see plans.
Markers, train. . . .28, 29' 30, 98
Mat eri al , care, suppl y and use o1 . . 9, 44, 64, 69, 72, 94
119, 131, r37, r59, 167, r70, 242
o
r e c o r d o f . . . . . . . . . . 6 4 , 9 4 , 1 3 1
"
dr oppedf r omt r ai ns. . . . . 104
"
p i l i n g n e a r t r a c k . . . . . . . . . 1 1 5
Messases, lelesrcph.
1' +
" "
t o b 6 i n w r i t i n g . . . . . . . . . . 3 8
"
t hr own f r om passi ng t r ai ns. . . . . . . 113
Me t e r s . wa t e r , e t c . . . . . . . . . 1 7 3
Mi nor s, empl oyment of . . . . . 5
Mot or car s. . . . . 336- 347
Brakes to be tested. . . . 336
Fr eez i ngof c ool i ngsyst em. . . . . 346
Ga s o l e n i s u p p l y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 7
I n s u l a t e d . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 9
Op e n l i g h t s n e a r . . . . . . . 3 3 9
Permi t t o run. . . . . . 344, 345
Ru n n i n g o f . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 9 2 , 3 4 L - 3 4 7
84
86
,l
(a
4
llules
78, 98, 144, 155
7 9 , 1 4 t r
181
231
L I D
t t : )
175
a
"
4
. . . . 275, 283, 326, 330,
Surf ace ditches-see
i''I)itches.
"
Swi t chl ocks, def ect i ve. . . . . . . . . . I 7, 266
Swi t ches. . . . . . . ?. 61- 269
B l o c k i n s f o r . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 4
Bo l t i n s ma i n r o d . . . . . . 2 6 5
Conf or ur i t y wi t h st andar ds. . . . . . . . . . . . 261
89
263, 233
Tampi ng. L92-262, 329, 330, 331
Tangent s . . . . . . . 275, 280
Tanks, wat er. . 176, 332
" cl eani ng. . . . . 176
" spout s. . . . 175- 178
Tel egr aph ant l t el ephone l i nes. . . . . . . . . . 117, 300
t '
u g e o f . . . . . . 1 4
90
Rules
Tr ac k , j ac k s .
. . . . . . 720
" '
i n s p e c t i o n . f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 ;
6 7 , 9 8
"
l i f t i n g n e a r l l r i d g e s a n d t r e s t l e s . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . 1 1 6
"
l e v e t s .
. . . . . ZZE
" l a y i n g - s e e
{ ' I i a i l i ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : .
. . . 2 2 6
'
obs t r uc t i on of . . . . . . . . 88, 86, 72, 98, I 02, 109, l 0g,
l t 0, 117, 151, 155, 197
,
L55,197
. . . . 95, 96 96
. t 15, 245
268
250
82
. . 33, 36,
30,
gB,
1
13, 1, r
91
10
2a
55
55
226
327
106
182
W{
\
Water, cleaning of tanks. - i - - ' i i er t " ai t ust
of . . . : . : . : : : . : : .
s
waste of . . . . .
Waterwavs-see
t tDitchee."
Water Seivice Foremen.
Wel l s. .
Whistle signals.
Wi cks, care of . . . . . .
"
liehtine.
Wires. bond iritreck-see
"Circuits.'
t t
cl ear ances. , . . . .
"
telegraph and telephone. . . . .
'
poldlin' es for signal.
s
high voltage.
tt
burnine ties near.
" dangei f rom hi gh vol t age. . . .
u
drainage at signal.
u
telegraph and telephone. . . . .
Work. information re.
u
done by cont r act or s. . . . . . . . .
Work trains.
Worn tires.
Yard limit boards.
"
plans.
Rules
. . . . . . . . 1 7 6
. . . . . . . . 1 7 9
. , . . . . . . t 7 2
. . . . . 1 6 G1 8 6
. . . . . . . . 1 6 6
26
. . . . . 21r - 2r 4
. . . . . . . . 2 t 7
. . . . . . . . 8 3
. . . . . 117- 300
. . ' , ' , . . n L
. . . . . . . . 2 0 1
. . . . . . . . 3 0 0
. . . . . . . . 2 0 1
, . . . . . . . . 2 0 0
, . . . . . . . . 1 1 7
. . . . . . . . ' b 4 3
, . . . . . . . . r 3 8
. . . . . . 7 1 , 1 3 9
R'
. . . . . . . 2 3 , 3 5
. 46, 49, 52, 54
SIGNAL DEPARTMENT
RULES
94 95
INSTRUCTIONS
COVERING
TIIE
MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATION
OF INTERLOCKING
P!-ANTS
- ^.400.
No one shall be appointed
to the duties
of Signalnran at rnterlo"t
i"',iFl;;;;
*itiro"t nr.t
receiviag
instructions
regard"ing
J"ii.r'
"i"ggrri:
men.
.
401. Unless otherwise provided,
the normal
positiol
of Home
Signals, is
,,Sfdpii,"and
the
normal position
of Dlstani tnt".toct<ini
BigrrrG,
is
"CAUTIOId".
.-
402, Signalmen
are
.required,
except
when
otherwise instructed,
ro keep a record
on train
sheet of gil trains .irt"g tn.J iil"rfo"rf,irri'' prrnt.
They shatt also keep a
1e5o1d
illffiil;il;3"pplied
for.thq
purpose,
ot aU aeiects oT
-rifrJf"uipu"ut".,
train delays, or any other irregulr.lti"*.*"-
, - .403.
ff for any reason any part
of the inter_
locking plant_
becomg.
F.p^gi";G
iiu'big"ur-
man must make entry in the Signatuiants
f,JgBooL
showing
!h.e
rart
oi parts
,r-""i"a.
*ih]J
must
be signed by- each
Signalman o"--Auti""Wfruo
repairs
_have
been made and th; p;;:
or parts
rest-ortl
to operation,
entry of same'-"*t
[u *ua"
in.the
Signalh?r,g
togbooi. gi"i"e
idi di<. *"a
ttus entry must also be siped by the Maintainer
and each Signalman
on cirity.
97
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I
4M. When a Home Signal is out of order, all
derails over which it governs must be spiked.
Switches, movable point frogs, and facing point
locks may be operated from the machine and train
movements shall be made in accordance with
Operating Department Rules.
405. Wtren a switch, movable point frog,
derail, lock, detector bar, or locking circuit is
disconnected, the Signalrran shall
make entry in
the Signalman's Logbook showing the part or
parts affected; this must be signed by each Sipal-
m&rl on duty; all derails affected must be spiked.
Switches, noovable point frogs and facing point
Iocks may
-be
operated from the machine. All
signals shall be so secured as to display the normal
indication. and train movements shall be made in
accordance with Operating Department Rules.
406. The machine locking must, not be
changed or removed from the machine except by
authoritv from the Supervisor of Sipnrals. Should
it become didarrangeilor broken ail signals must
be made to display the normal indicabion, and all
derails must 6e spiked and the Division Signal
Foreman immediately notified. Switches, mova-
ble point frogs, and facing point locks may be
operated from the machine. Train movements
shall be made in accordance with Operating
Department Rules.
407. No apparatus is to be taken out of
service without-authority from the Supervisor of
Signals except in case of an emergency. Should
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such an emergency arise, Superintendent, Super-
visor of Sip.als, and Division Signal Forer:1an,
must be notified immediatelY.
408. Before an interlocking
plant can be
taken out of service permanently or for extensive
repairs, the Superintendent must be notified, and
suttatrt6 STOP signs and lights shall be erected,,
semaphore arms and ligbts removed a'nd Govern-
ment Requirements comPlied with.
409. A new interlocking
plant or one that
has been out, of service can only be put into service
after having been inspected by the proper author-
ized Railroad and Government Officials and with
instnrctions in the form of bulletins or train orders
issued to all concerned.
410. Signalmen shall make a weekly report
to the Supervisor of Signals, stating the condition
of the interlocking plant.
411. Rules and regulations governing other
signalling systems will be issued when necessary
for the guidance of Signalmen.
412. All functions must be properly adjusted.
t113.
Switches must be so adjusted that they
ca,nnot be locked when an obstruction'is
placed
between the stock rail and the switch point.
Facing point lock plungers must clear the locking
bar oid inch when the switch is unlocked and
must have a throw of not less than eight inches.
414. All detector bars must be adjusted to
lay beneath the level of the head of the rail when
99
the lever is latched in either position, and they
must come to the proper height above the top of
the rail when the bar is on the centre of a stroke.
4.L5. Bolt locks must be so adjusted that
signals cannot be cleared when the point is open.
'When
two or three bolt locks are used on the same
switch, care must be taken to see that signal
bars have the proper locking section.
416. Signals must be so adjusted that they
will move to the fill arc of the circle for which the
spectacle casting is designed, insuring that the
proper roundel is placed in front of the la-p h
each position of the blade.
417. All electrical contacts must be so ad-
justed
that they will give good electrical connec-
tion at the proper time.
418, The bearings of all movable parts must
be kept free from grit; oil holes must be kept open
to allow free passage of oil to the wearing parts.
Care must, be taken to use sufficient oil without
wasting. Special oil shall be used when required.
419- Every precaution must be taken to see
that the position of f,he arm corresponds lo the
postion of the lever controlling it.
'420.
IVhenever a signal is discovered showing
an improper indication, the arm must be im-
mediately fastened at the "STOP" postion if it is
a home signal, and at the
"CAUTION"
postion
if it is a distant signal, and provision made to put
the signal in proper working condition.
100
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421._Signal blades and numbers must be kept
clean and well painted.
422. Signal masts should be kept vertical: no
wire other than signal wire or attachments should
be placed on a signal mast.
423. Ladders must be properly
secured to
signal masts and bridges. Bases of ladders must
be secured to suitable foundations.
42f. Wire line chains should be of such a
length and so adjusted that split links and wire
eyes shallnot come in contact withthe chain wheel
throughoutanyportionof the stroke. A split link
!.hall
not be used to splice a chain where such split
link will pass over a wheel. The ends of split
links must be closed.
425. Cotter pins must be placed in every hole
provided for that purpose a,nd properly silread.
I
101
INSTRUCTIONS COVERING THE
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
.
OF POWER OPERATED SIGNAIS
AND HIGHWAY CROSSING
BELLS.
431. Signat mechanism cases shall be kept
clean. I{o materials, tools or supplies shall be
kept therein.
432. Wire terminals shall be frequently in-
spected to insure that wires are securely and firmly
fastened to binding posts, and are clean and free
from contact resistance. Binding posts must be
kept tight.
433. Ventilators must be kept clear to allow
of an unobstructed current of air. They must
be protected by wire mesh.
4&4. Signal mechanisms and all signal bear-
i.g* shall be inspected as frequently as possible.
All essential pa,rts shall be kept properly adjusted,
oiled and maintained in correct relation with
respect to other parts. Only such oil as specified
by
,tbe
Supervisor of Signals shall be used for
lubrication of mechanical parts.
'
435. The slot or equivalent holding device
shall be tested for release. Proper air gaps shall
be maintained between moving and fixed member
of slot or holding device.
102
436. Circuit controllers shall be kept clean,
properly adjusted and free from con-bact relistance.
437. Motor brushes and commutators shali
be kept clean and free from resistance at brush
con-ba-ct; brushes shall be kept properly adjusted
and shall have full surface bedring oir co-mmdtato..
Commutator shall be treated in accordance with
special instructions issued by the Supervisor of
Signals.
-
438. Relays shall be inspected frequently for
free movement of their parts, and to see that-they
are free from moisture or other substance tendin!;
to cause failure.
Relays must be closely observed to see that
the contacts are not fused or grooved.
439. Gas pliers or other heavy instruments
must not be used on the thumbscrews or bindins
posts of relays, bells, lightning arresters, etc., thef
are not constructed to stand rough treatment.
440. For the purpose of reducing the contact
resistance and the liability of failure spare con-
tact points should be connected in mul[iple with
used contact points performing
the sa,me function.
tl4l-
Indicators shall be frequently inspected
for free movement of their parbJ and io see that
they a.re free from moisture or other substance
tcnding to cause false operation, and that contaetS
are not fused or grooved.
442. Rubber covered wire shall be protected
from mechanical injury. Under no circumstances
shall insulation be punctured for test purposes.
t143.
Line wires shall be supported by insulat-
ors. Broken insulators shall be replaced, line
wires properly tied in and undue slack in line
taken up.
444. Wire
joints
shall be properly
made, and
wire shall be properly cleaned, properly
twisted,
soldered and taped.
445. Switch circuit controllers shall be in-
spected frequently, to see that they properly shunt
track and break line circuits when the switch
point is open; that the instrL'nent is securely
fastened to the tie, and that there is no undue lost
motion.
t146.
Shunt circuits at switches shall be
inspected frequently to see that there are no
breals, leaks, or undue resistance.
4[7. Bonding and boot-legs shall be frequent-
ly inspected and broken wires replaced.
448. Insulated
joints
shall be frequently in-
spected to insure their good condition.
,4r[9. Lightning arresters shall be kept prop-
erly connected with reference to line circuits and
groupd. They shall be frequently inspected, and
particularly so after severe electric storms, to see
that they are in good order, and that the ground
connection is intact.
450. Electric locks shall be inspected fre-
quently,_to see that they are in good working
order. The armature locking dog shall engage
properly with locking notch of relative p-ait.
Edges of locking dog and recess shall be kept
square. Electric locks should be kept sealed at
all times.
451. Batteries shall be maintained in ac-
cordance with the Instructious Covering the Care
of Batteries.
INSTRUCTIONS COVERING TIIE
CARE OF BATTERIES.
General.
456. Battery receptacles should be kept clean
and locked. Refuse and old material must not
be allowed to accumulate around the battery
receptacle.
457. Old battery solution shall be emptied on
the righLof-way and away from the roadbed,
strea,ms, or places where solution will come in
contact with pipes, or wires on top of or buried in
the ground. Empty soda cans should be buried.
tt58.
The
jars
must be kept clean and free
from creeping salts and acids.
459. In setting up and renewing all types of
wet battery, only water free from sediment and
impurities should be used. Surface water must
not be used unless none other is available.
Caustic Soda Batteries.
480. Caustic soda batteries should be set up
in strict accordance with the Manufacturer's
Directions which accompany the battery.
t161.
Both the exhausted copper oxide and
zinc elements should be saved intact and sbipped
at, stated times to such points and in such & manner
as the Supervisor of Signals may designate.
106
462. In mixing the soda solution, see that
the
jars
are restiug on wood so as to prevent
cracking of
jars
due to heat.
463. TVhile setting up or working with the
caustic soda solution do not rub the eyes with
the hand or anything that may have come in
contact with the soda solution, as a dangerous.
injury to the eyes may result from such action.
(Note: Ordinary vinegar is the most readibly
obtainable acid to neutralize the effect of caustic
soda in case of accident).
464,
'When
caustic soda signal batteries are
used on track circuits, they should be connected
in multiple and a resistance placed in series
between the battery and the track. This resist-
ance should be adjusted so as to give about one
hundred milamperes through the relay under wet
weather track conditions.
Storage Batteries.
465, Storage batteries should be set up,
eha,rged and operated at all times in strict ac-
oordance with the Manufacturer's Directions
accompanying the battery.
Dry Batteries.
406, Dry batteries should not be used on any
service where they are subjected to a constant
current drain.
467. Dry batteries
deteriorate
with age, even
gl,open circuit,
thererore.only
as small a stock as
wru meet current
needs shouid'l"
t"ptl"
nu"a.
,^^.1T.
Dry.batteries
should
not be exposed
to
ne&t
or excessive
moisture.
,
469.
Ca.re should
be taken
so that the wax
sealed top is not broken.
^,^*179.
Th,e zinc e_xte{or-of
the cell forms one
element,-&nd
care should_
n* tat u""tfraTini,
i"
protected
by its pasteboqrtl
covering-froi"mating
electrical
connection
wrth other
cells or con_
ductors.
General
Rules
Signal Dept.
. ,476.
All employees-
must act in co.operation
with other employees
of thi. R;ii.;j;;l
render
all assistance
i,os.ft,le consistent-#l[
Tti propu,
fulfilment
of their own duties.
477. Emplovees
must
.be.
conversant
with,
p1lg!9{
the}ut-es
u"a sfeciuii;#;;il"1of
the
\,ompany.
They must render
eve-ry assistance
in their
power
in- earrying
out the
-rules
ancl special instruc_
tions.
If in doubt ,s to tn"i" -;;;fi;frr;y
*rst
apply
to their superio.
offi ;;; T;i""?'*pii"utio".
.
478.
-
Employees
must see that material deliv_
ered on the line i.
""uttv
u."u"gla*
uit"i'nut
,*uff
parts
are properly
secured rro-* tniit
"iia
tUt
old.material
is- prompily
;.-;r*i
r.'o_*#"*
i.o*
main track.-
No litter-o,
refuse-of
a"v'iina
wiff
b" pgyntt"d
on the right_of_wav.v'
w'J arl
.They
must see tha"t utii"nui"r"uble
materials
are isolated
from importu"t
t;ifii"G,"aft
otn""
valuable
material.
479. Emplovees,
must see that all scrap
material,
of scrair value, i, p;op".ly;;k#^care
of
and shipped
as &rectea.
480. Emplovees
shall see that all buildings
under their jurisdiction
u.u t upt o"ui*jii"urr.
481. Where anv employee
is engaged in duty
9thel
tfa.n those regularty
assigned
to his position
he,shall
be governdd
by" th; ;;d ."ofrrifre
,u.t
,*.11:,
and any special-instructions-inai-ilay
ne
lssued'
lo9
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RULES FOR DIVISION SIGNAL
FOREMEN.
486. Division Signal Foremen shall report
to the Superintendent in charge of the District
in which they are located.
487. They shall have charge of and be re-
sponsible for the operation and maintenance of all
appliances, as may from time to time be assigned
to them.
They shall be responsible for the selection of
competent and intelligent workmen and must
instruct the men in the proper execution of their
work.
They shall be responsible for the proper care
of material and tools on their District.
488. The Division Signal tr'oreman shall
render a statement to the Superintendent and to
the Supervisor of Signals at th-e end of each month
on prescribed form of all material received and
used during the month, where used, and for what
purpose.
489. They must make frequent inspection of
all apparatus in their charge, and shall render
required reports of such inspection.
t[90.
When a change, addition to, or removal
of the parts of the locking of an interlocking
machine is to be made written authority must be
obtained from the Supervisor of Signals.
110
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49+ Before any of the locking is rernoved.
from the machine the followins requirements
must be complied with:-
_ -
(a): Entry must be macie in the Signalman,s
Logbook stating the nature of the wdric to be
executed, etc., and signed by the Signalman.
-
(b). A9 mgch of the work as it is possible
to
have completed should be ready to put in place
on the machine.
_
(c). lYhen any of the locking has been rDov-
ed from the machine, the work must be caniecl to
completion without a stop.
.(.4).
a competent man must be placecl
at the
machine to check the work of the Signalman,
Itd \"
will^be held jointly
responsiblefutn tne
$rgnalman lor the proper
working of the 1evers.
(e). All derails must be spiked ancl the con-
nections to the home and distbnt signal must be
disconnected at the signals and the i,rms secured
in the
"STOP' and
,,CAUTION,,
nosition
respectively.
-
Switches,_ movable point fr6gs, and
facing point locks may be operated from t"he ma-
chine. Train movements shall be mad.e in accord-
ance with Operating Department Rules.
- -.(f).-When
the work is completed and the
lgg$+g
has been checked by the Signalman and
Division SlSnal Foreman, eirtry wilf be made in
t_\e logbook to that effbct and signed by the
Signalman and Division Signal Foriman.
111
492. In case of failure or da,mage to apparatus
in their charge, they must have repairs promptly
made, rendering a full report to the Superin-
tendent and Supervisor of Signals, giving the
nature and cause of trouble.
493. They shall investigate and report to
the Superintendent and Supervisor of Signals
on accidents which may be attributed to defects
in or resulting in damage to apparatus in their
charge.
494. No new construction work. alterations or
additions to existing apparatus shall be under-
taken without authority from the Supervisor of
Signals. W'hen such work has been completed,
a full report together with a corrected blue print
must be furnished the Supervisor of Signals in
order that the plans and records be kept correct.
495. On construction work on which no
Inspector is assigned, the Division Signal Fore-
man must co-onerate with the Sunervisor of
Signals and when necessary act as Inspector and
make reports covering such inspection to the
Supervisor of Signals.
496. They must see that the men under their
charge have sufficient and proper material and
tools for the efficient performance of their duties.
RULES FOR MAINTAINERS.
.501.
Signal Maintainers
shall report to and
recelve their instructi-gns
from the Division Signal
Fore,man. They shall be responsible i^-o" ti" safe
condrtto-n and proper
maintenance of all appliances
agrsrgnqd to their care. They will have cfiarge of
all maintenance forces as.ig"ea-to-tn"*1"
tn.i,
respective Districts.
,.
502. They
Fust
personally
instruct each sub_
911"ry"
as to,the proper
met_hods of carrying on
sucn work rvith a view to safety, efficiency
"and
economy.
.
5Q!. The-y must be subject to call at all times
and wrll not be consid-ered as relieved from duty
until a competent
and approveJ
""Gf-ila"
n*
Deen. secured.
'l'hey
must notify their head_
quarters
ol the,naqg,
address and telegraph head_
quarters
of such reliet man.
..
504.
Jhey
must respond promptlv
when
called.and
must keep theii he;dq;a,rtirs"aavised
of their locations.
.f05. lhey
must make such frequent in-
:1f,"!1"*
of all appliances
under their charge as
wilI rnsure proper
maintenance and shall foriard
suc?
-mspectron
reports as are required to the
Division
Signal Foreman.
,.
596. Th.ey shall keep a daily record of their
g1:t
lorwardrng
same daily to the Division Signal
IOreman.
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.
q07. If an accident is caused, or is alleged to
have been cg1sgd, by defects i" ulipu.ui*ln
tt
"i.
cnarge, tne rylalntarner
must immediately
make a
th919ugh examination
of all paris i"*fuia,
""a
u
lgrtten
statement
must bd *ra" io
"iliuirioo
Qignal
Foreman, giving full particularc
it It
" "oo-
dltron.
. ^I08.
J4rhen the proper
operation of apparatus
ts affected by accident or other cause, thev shall
see-[nat, regular working order is prompilv
restored
and report the facts to Division
Signbl Foreman.
509..They
shall keep a record showing fail-
ures or_other unusual ociurences
of apparaTus in
their charge for future r"t".""L, oil-pi.J"rib*d
lorm.
.510..
No app4ratus
shall be taken out of
servrce wrthout authority from the Division Signal
Foreman,
except in case of an emergen"u. dfroufa
1Y.11--.,i1
emergeney
?ri:g,..superintendent,
pupervlsor
of Signals, and Division
Sienal Forel
man, must be immediately
notified.
. ,
511 They
-must
be governed
bv the
rnsf,ructlons
covering the Operation and Mainten_
ance
,or
htg4-ocking
plants, power
Operated.
Dl1uq and_gighway
Crossing Bells, and such
orner upectal lnstructions
as may be issued. from
time to time.
512. When making repairs to anv part
of the
interl o.cking pJ an
1 .a
tt 6rori gri- i" a *..ii,ridi"s' - uu t
be had with the Signalmanlon
autv to-secr?re the
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safe movement of trains and engi,nes while making
repairs. The Signalman musibe notified whei
repairs are completed.
. . 911.
They must co-operate w-ith track forces
rn gornt track and s1Sn3l work to see that signal
apparatus is maintained in proper
condition.
514, In case of storms they must cooperate
as far,as possible with track forbes whose ,iotv ii
is to. keep the. interlocking
apparatus in proper
working condition.
.,,515._
They must- supply Section Foremen
wrth suflicient material for making repairs to
insulated joints.
and switch rods.
"Thdy
must
noury tne Sectlon -ti'oreman promptly
when an
insulated switch rod or
joint'requireJ
aitention,
and.must notify the Division Signal Foreman if
repalrs are not made.
516. They must know that Section tr ore-
man understands that when rails are bonded
for a track circuit, new rail should not be put
rn, or electrical connection broken without faciiity
to restore promptly thb track bonding. In emer_
gency
cases track forces
-may
make repairs, but
will promptly notify the Maintainer.
.
5L7. When replacing frogs, rails or switches
m automatic block signal territorv, signals must
be secured in the
"STOP" position,
aid regular
working order must not be restored until
-it
is
known that track is safe.
l
I
!
l l 5
.
518. When condition
of switches
or track
does not admit of pro.per
op"ruiio"
o"r main-
tainence
of the sJgna! apparatus,
the Main-
jlilgl must notify t[e secliln FJii#:
and if
repars
are not oromptly
made, the biui.ion
Signat Foreman
"ir.t
tj-"liror-lX.
"if#tuio"",
must aid the Section
foremun-in'
everJpossible
way in making such reparrs.
--. .
q19. They
must send requisitions
to the
Division
sic-"_ui no""man-lo,
dil;ffiiats
and
supplies
which they requlre.
5?q. They
must r.eport
to the Division
Signal Foreman
on pr.escri6'J
a# or"'"'u.n"month
the mat-erial
and iabor
used on each installa.
1t_"_"
j" their charge.
This r;poiC*,ii"uf.o.no*
any paterial or scrap materifil
.rl;;g;H;m
the
installation.
v..4 ' w6vu '\
,^ _!?L
TheV.mustgee
that excessive lost motion
rs overcomel
when the wear on any part
of the
apparatus
becomes
so great
as to inttrfere
with
proper
and sa,fe working
.
conditions,
-."rn
p*t
must be replaced.
nr."r-.iuu-i*i'"*Jtiii"i"
_u_
g!r1^g
tgctins
must be reported
to Division
Signal
I|oreman.
-
522. Batteries
must be maintained
in ac-
gordance with Insrructio"r-
;o;;;;;-;i;Cie
oi
Batteries.
,,_r.54,
Pole lines carrying
signal wires, electric
tlght
wires or
power,
wires- mirst Ue irlquently
inspected,
and-Maintainers
see that-thly
are
116
propbrly
maintained.
AII employees
should be
::q":l1lty
carefut
to avoid contici"wiih
nign volt-
age wrres.
.
524. They
must not make changes in, or
additions
to the work under th;;. ;'h;;s";"witnout
authority from the Division
Sig"rf f6rEilr".
525. If necessary
to take any part
of an
electrical instrument
.
or circuit o,it
'of
service,
they must notify Divisio"-Srg"ur
i;;#;.
, _ ,
526. They must see that all devices requiring
lg:5.
urp equjpped-
with locks
o, .iuoa-ura fasten_
mgs and are kept fastened.
. ..527.-1'hey
must. not leave
an interlocking
station
while an electric i";[,';*;;g".r.]i'rutu*o
switch,
or other sealed. apparatus"is-rinsealed.
^" ^-l?i: JheV
nlust- frequenily
tesr for defects
ot apparatus,
and, when such defects uru
'fo""a
must,repair
911em9ve
,u.n arf*tr,
"i#ie
a foil
report
to the Division
Signal I,o;;;;;:*"'"
, ,
529. They
must closely observe relav con-
,t?cts
to see that they are;"t
h;;j *'#oou"a.
F:iryd
retays shall U","ut.J
uoi-.J"i*'fro*
oot
be broken, except in cases of emergency,
wt Jn soch
fact shall be reporteo-
at once to the Division
Sjsnal Foreman.
Oefective
refuy,
L1i.t"'Uu
,o
placed
at once and Division
Sfi;l eii.*i"
ua_
vised.
530, (a).
Thev
must see that all liglting
and power
olant tring
"na""
irrli"
lurirdr.troo
is properly
maintained,
fused and protetieJ.-
,tny
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defective wiring must be repaired at once. Where
extensive rgpal_rg are necessary the Division Signal
Foreman should be advised at once.
(b). They must see that all lamps and other
apparatus is of such type, design ind capacity
as is suited to the service on which it is insialled.
In case it is not, a full report of all conditions
must be made to the Division Signal Foreman.
(c). They must see that the apparatus under
their charge is not taking an excesiive amount of
power and where quclr iq the case prompt report
must be made to the Division Signai Foreman.
- .
(d). They must see that all meters are d,oing
their work pr_gperly, that the moving parts and
bearings of all apparatus under theii
-charge
is
properly lubricated and that all motor and gene-
rator commutators are kept bright and clean and
that all brushes are properly set and adjusted.
(e). Excessive arcing at the commutators of
motors and generators must be promptly
reported
to the Division Signal Foreman-.
-
(f). All electric contacts must be kept bright
and clean and properly adjusted.
_ G).
They, must promptly report to the
Divisign Signal Foreman all unusual or defective
conditions in apparatus under their charge.
(h). All the new electrical work shall be
installed in accordance with Government Regula-
tions.
RULES FOR LAMPMEN
.
535: Lampmen shall report to and receive
rnstructrorrs from. Signal-Maintainers.
They are
responsible for the condition of all lamps that
may be assigned to th-eir.care and for the proper
performance
of other duties that may ne as'signea
to them.
.
536.-They must be subject to call at all
times and must live where they .ro
".porCfo"
duty
quickly in case of emergency, and murt t
"ep
tt
"i, hgadquarters notified of iLeir whereaboilts at
all times.
. $7. ]h.e)'
must make inspection
of all lamps
and interlocking..app-liances
in their charge and
Keep rnem, as wcll as lamp room, or oil house, and
receptacles,
clean and in good'serviceabie
con-
ctrtl0n.
.
538. Rubbish must not be allowed to collect
in the vicinity of lamp room or oil house.--
'
.
539, They must give special attention to
wre connected signals, making such change in
tne ad;ustment
as changes in the temperature
require.
. . .3f0. T!"y
must be careful to see that
lacLders and ladder fastenings are secute and safe
for use.
118
.
541. They must see that no oily waste is
kept around. the interlocking
station where a fue
119
might occur from spontaneous combustion. Fire
extinguirhsls must be kept filled and in place in
good order.
812. They must comply with the Instructions
covering the Care of Lamps.
Adjustment of-
INDEX
Rules
Bol t s l ocks.
. . . . 418
Co n t a c t s .
. . . . . . 4 1 7
oA* " , 1t " t bar s . . '
. . . . . . . 4r 4
;-.-.P-----'
wl r e, connct ed sr gnal s. . . . . . . . , . 589
Dmal r par t s.
. . . 489
Dwr r c n e s .
. . . . . . . 4 1 8
*
460
461
462
463
464
a,
467
468
466
465
470
tn
tzl
Rules I
Rules
Gener at or s, car e of . . . . . . . . . 530
d'"i-"iilililt'".i'ii;;;;; i;;';;;;;i;;i ;;;k: : . . . . . sao
I ndi cat or s. . . . . . . . . . 441
Inspections by-
Div' n Signal Foreman. .., 489
Lampmen. . . . . . 537
Mai nt ai ner . . . . . . . 505
I nsul at ed
j oi nt s, repai r of . . . . . . . . . . . 515
Interlocking plant-
Pl aci ngi nser vi ce. . . . . . . 409
Taking out of service .. , .. 408
Ladder s, si gnal . . . . . . . . . 428, 540
Lampmen-
I nspect i ons by. . . . . . . . , . 537
I nst ruct i ons f or. . . . . . . . . 542
Re p o r t t o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o . J o
Re s i d e n c e o f . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 6
Li ght i ng, el ect r i c. . . . . . . . . . 530
Li ght ni ng arrest ers. ' . . . . . . . 449
Bat t er i es , s t or age t l pe. . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Bo l t l o c k s , a d j u s t me n t o f . . . . . . . . . . 4 L 5
Bonded track-
Changi ng rai l i nj . . . . . . . 516
Replacing frogs and switches in. . . . . . . . , , 517
Bondi ng. . . . . . 447
Brushes, Motor. and Generator.. ..437,530
Buildings, Care of . .... 480
Circuit controllers. ... . .436,445
Ci rcui t s. t rack. . . . . . . 448
Det ect or bars, adj ust ment of . , . . . . 4L4
Disconnection of apparatus. . . . . . . . . . 405
Division Signal Foremen-
fnspection of construction work. . . . . . . . . 495
I n s p e c t i o n s b y . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 9
Reports of failures and accidents ,.. ..492,493
Rei or t sof mat er i al used. . . . . . . . . . 4t 88
R e b o r t t o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 6
Re- s pons i bl ef or . . . . . . . , 487
Sup6rvision of tools and material... . . : . . . . . . . . . . 496
Electrical equipment, general care of,.. .. . .. 530
El e c t r i c l o c k s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 0
Fi re
prot ect i on . . . . 541
Fuse protection of electrical apparatus. ...,. 530
Maintainers-
Dai l yt i mer epor t . . . . . . . . 506
I nspect i ons by. . . . . . . . . . 505
f nst r uct i ons of subor di nat es. . . . . . . , . . , , , 502
Recor d of f ai l ur eg. . . , . . . . 509
Rel i ef f r omdut y. . . . . . . . 503
Report of acci dent s. . . . . . . 507
Report of mat eri al and l abor expended, . . . . . . . . , 520
Report of their whereabouts. .., 504
122
t23
t
Seal ed appar at us, car e of . . . . . , , . . . , 5n
Dnunt cr r cur t s
. . . , . 446
Signalmen-
Ap p o i n t me n t o f . . . . .
. . . . 4 0 0
^.
Reports.by
nr gnal sf act l ust ment of . . . . .
. . . . . 416, 889
Nor mal pos i t i onof si gnal s.
. . . . . . . . 401
Oi l i ngof mov i ngpar t s. .
. . . . 418
Precaytion while making repairs.
. . . 512
P o l e l i n e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . S 2 B
Power taken bv
"i"riri.ui
ilp#;il. . . . :. .'. . .
".
. . . seo
rrotectron ot electrical apparatus by fuses . . . . . . . . . . 580
r r ot ec t r on t r om nr e.
. . . . . . . S4l
512
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t25
Track-Con. Rules I
Conditions affecting signals. .... 518
f n s u l a t i o n s a n d r e p a i r o f . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1 5
Train movement wben apparatus is out of order..... 404
I
Ventilation of signal case. . . .
,
. . . . . . . 433
l Yat er f or set t i ng up bat t eri es. . . . . . 459
Wi r e
j oi nt s .
. . . . . . . . 444
.
Wi r e , - l i n e . . . . . . . . . . . M3
Wire line chains. ... 424.
Wi re, rubber coyered. . . . . . 442
Wi r e t er mi nal s . . , . , . . . , . . . . , , 432