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Rule 5.13C Blue Signal Readily Visible to Engineer
In addition to providing protection as required in "On a Main Track" and
"On Other than a Main Track," when workmen are on, under, or
between an engine or rolling equipment coupled to an engine:
1. A blue signal must be attached to the controlling engine and be visible
to the engineer or employee controlling the engine.
2. Engines equipped for remote control operations must be in manual.
3. The engine must not be moved. The controls must not be changed
unless directed by individuals who placed the blue signal protection.
Rule 5.15 Improperly Displayed Signals
If a signal is improperly displayed, or a signal, flag, or sign is absent
from the place it is usually shown, regard the signal as displaying the
most restrictive indication it can give. However, if a semaphore arm is
visible, it will govern.
Promptly report improperly displayed signals or absent fixed signals,
flags, or signs to the train dispatcher.
Rule 9.4 Improperly Displayed Signals or Absent Lights
Except as shown in block, cab, and interlocking signal aspects in the
special instructions, if a light is absent, a white light is displayed where a
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colored or lunar light should be, or additional colored or lunar lights are
displayed, regard a block or interlocking signal as displaying the most
restrictive indication it can give. However, when the semaphore arm
position is plainly seen, that aspect will govern.
Rule 6.4 Reverse Movements
Make reverse movements on any main track, controlled siding, or on any
track where a block system is in effect at restricted speed and only
within the limits a train has authority to occupy the track.
Rule 6.4.1 Permission for Reverse Movements
Obtain permission from the train dispatcher or control operator before
making a reverse movement, unless the movement is within the same
signaled block.
When a train or engine is advised that working limits have been
established behind their train, obtain permission from the employee in
charge to make any reverse movements, including within the same
signaled block.
Rule 6.5 Shoving Movements 1
BNSF Amendment—Entire rule is changed to read:
Cars or engines must not be shoved until the engineer knows who is
protecting the movement and how protection will be provided. The
employee providing protection for the movement shall not engage in
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any task unrelated to the movement.
When cars or engines are shoved, crew member must be in position and
provide visual protection unless relieved by:
• Local instructions for tracks equipped with shove lights/cameras.
• Special instructions specific to tracks involved.
• Rule 6.6 (Back Up Movements).
• Pullout move within an activated Remote Control Zone (RCZ).
Minimum requirements when radio communication is used during
shoving movements:
• Direction will be described in relationship to the front of the
controlling locomotive (F stencil).
• To instruct the engineer to move the locomotive forward use "ahead".
• To instruct the engineer to move the locomotive backward use
"backup".
• To instruct the engineer to stop, use the word "stop".
• Communicate distance using 50 feet as a standard for one car length.
• Engineer must acknowledge the distance, when more than four cars.
Rule 6.5 Shoving Movements 2
Movement must be stopped within half of the distance specified unless
additional instructions are received.
Rule 6.5 Shoving Movements 3
Note: Employees are encouraged to communicate additional information
related to shoving movements (e.g. switch/derail position, close
clearance conditions, stop signals, authority limits, etc.).
When cars or engines are shoved on a main track or controlled siding in
the direction authorized, movement must not exceed:
• 20 MPH for freight trains.
• 30 MPH for passenger trains.
When engaged in snow plow operations:
• One common authority may be used by both maintenance of way
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employees and the train crew when all employees are on the equipment.
• Maximum timetable speed applies unless a higher speed is authorized
by the employee in charge.
• Employees are relieved from providing visual protection for snow
plow being shoved.
Cars or engines must not be shoved to block other tracks until it is safe
to do so.
6.6 Back Up Movements 1
BNSF Amendment—Entire rule is changed to read:
After obtaining permission from the train dispatcher, a train may back
up on any main track or on any track where CTC is in effect under the
following conditions:
1. The train dispatcher must verify the following within the same or
overlapping limits:
a. Another authority is not in effect unless conflicting movements are
protected.
b. A track bulletin Form B is not in effect.
c. A main track is not removed from service by a track bulletin.
d. Permission to leave a switch in the reverse position has not been
granted.
6.6 Back Up Movements 2
2. The crew ensures movement will not:
a. Exceed the limit of the train's authority.
b. Exceed the train's length.
c. Enter or foul a private or public crossing except as provided by Rule
6.32.1 (Providing Warning Over Road Crossings).
d. Be made into or within yard limits, restricted limits, interlocking
limits, drawbridges, railroad crossings at grade or track bulletin Form B
limits.
6.6 Back Up Movements 3
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Rule 5.13C Blue Signal Readily Visible to Engineer
In addition to providing protection as required in "On a Main Track" and
"On Other than a Main Track," when workmen are on, under, or
between an engine or rolling equipment coupled to an engine:
1. A blue signal must be attached to the controlling engine and be visible
to the engineer or employee controlling the engine.
2. Engines equipped for remote control operations must be in manual.
3. The engine must not be moved. The controls must not be changed
unless directed by individuals who placed the blue signal protection.
Rule 5.15 Improperly Displayed Signals
If a signal is improperly displayed, or a signal, flag, or sign is absent
from the place it is usually shown, regard the signal as displaying the
most restrictive indication it can give. However, if a semaphore arm is
visible, it will govern.
Promptly report improperly displayed signals or absent fixed signals,
flags, or signs to the train dispatcher.
Rule 9.4 Improperly Displayed Signals or Absent Lights
Except as shown in block, cab, and interlocking signal aspects in the
special instructions, if a light is absent, a white light is displayed where a
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colored or lunar light should be, or additional colored or lunar lights are
displayed, regard a block or interlocking signal as displaying the most
restrictive indication it can give. However, when the semaphore arm
position is plainly seen, that aspect will govern.
Rule 6.4 Reverse Movements
Make reverse movements on any main track, controlled siding, or on any
track where a block system is in effect at restricted speed and only
within the limits a train has authority to occupy the track.
Rule 6.4.1 Permission for Reverse Movements
Obtain permission from the train dispatcher or control operator before
making a reverse movement, unless the movement is within the same
signaled block.
When a train or engine is advised that working limits have been
established behind their train, obtain permission from the employee in
charge to make any reverse movements, including within the same
signaled block.
Rule 6.5 Shoving Movements 1
BNSF Amendment—Entire rule is changed to read:
Cars or engines must not be shoved until the engineer knows who is
protecting the movement and how protection will be provided. The
employee providing protection for the movement shall not engage in
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any task unrelated to the movement.
When cars or engines are shoved, crew member must be in position and
provide visual protection unless relieved by:
• Local instructions for tracks equipped with shove lights/cameras.
• Special instructions specific to tracks involved.
• Rule 6.6 (Back Up Movements).
• Pullout move within an activated Remote Control Zone (RCZ).
Minimum requirements when radio communication is used during
shoving movements:
• Direction will be described in relationship to the front of the
controlling locomotive (F stencil).
• To instruct the engineer to move the locomotive forward use "ahead".
• To instruct the engineer to move the locomotive backward use
"backup".
• To instruct the engineer to stop, use the word "stop".
• Communicate distance using 50 feet as a standard for one car length.
• Engineer must acknowledge the distance, when more than four cars.
Rule 6.5 Shoving Movements 2
Movement must be stopped within half of the distance specified unless
additional instructions are received.
Rule 6.5 Shoving Movements 3
Note: Employees are encouraged to communicate additional information
related to shoving movements (e.g. switch/derail position, close
clearance conditions, stop signals, authority limits, etc.).
When cars or engines are shoved on a main track or controlled siding in
the direction authorized, movement must not exceed:
• 20 MPH for freight trains.
• 30 MPH for passenger trains.
When engaged in snow plow operations:
• One common authority may be used by both maintenance of way
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employees and the train crew when all employees are on the equipment.
• Maximum timetable speed applies unless a higher speed is authorized
by the employee in charge.
• Employees are relieved from providing visual protection for snow
plow being shoved.
Cars or engines must not be shoved to block other tracks until it is safe
to do so.
6.6 Back Up Movements 1
BNSF Amendment—Entire rule is changed to read:
After obtaining permission from the train dispatcher, a train may back
up on any main track or on any track where CTC is in effect under the
following conditions:
1. The train dispatcher must verify the following within the same or
overlapping limits:
a. Another authority is not in effect unless conflicting movements are
protected.
b. A track bulletin Form B is not in effect.
c. A main track is not removed from service by a track bulletin.
d. Permission to leave a switch in the reverse position has not been
granted.
6.6 Back Up Movements 2
2. The crew ensures movement will not:
a. Exceed the limit of the train's authority.
b. Exceed the train's length.
c. Enter or foul a private or public crossing except as provided by Rule
6.32.1 (Providing Warning Over Road Crossings).
d. Be made into or within yard limits, restricted limits, interlocking
limits, drawbridges, railroad crossings at grade or track bulletin Form B
limits.
6.6 Back Up Movements 3
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