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LAKE FOREST LIVE STEAMERS Deerfield and Roundabout Railway Transportaion Rules and |
The rules and special instructions herein set forth take effect August 17, 2008
and supersede previous rules or special instructions inconsistent therewith.
Additional special instructions may be issued by proper authority.
These rules are in accordance, as far as practicable, with the standard Code
of the American Railway Association, circa 1930.
J. G. Hook, President and Chief Train Dispatcher
GENERAL NOTICE
Safety is of the first importance in the discharge of duty.
Obedience to the rules is essential to safety.
GENERAL RULES
A. Personnel must be conversant with and obey all rules and special instructions. Rules and special instructions must be carried out intelligently to achieve an efficient operation. If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule or special instruction personnel must apply to the train dispatcher, if on duty, for explanation, or if no train dispatcher is on duty, must apply to another Member having greater knowledge of the rules and special instructions for explanation.
Conductors, engineers, trainmen, signalmen and other personnel concerned must examine and familiarize themselves with all bulletins and special instructions that are posted on bulletin boards before leaving on their first trip or before commencing work, failure to do so will not be excepted as excuse for neglect or violation of bulletins or special instructions.
B. Personnel must pass the required examinations before performing service on the railway.
C. Any violation of the rules or special instructions must be reported promptly to the train dispatcher, if on duty, or if no train dispatcher is on duty, then to the Board of Directors as soon as possible.
D. Accidents, injuries, defects in track, bridges, signals or any unusual condition which may effect the safe operation of rolling equipment at facilities of the Lake Forest Live Steamers Railway Museum Incorporated shall be reported immediately to the train dispatcher, if on duty, and shall be communicated immediately by what ever means necessary to all personnel and Members present and shall be posted immediately on the Train Crew Bulletin Board. The Board of Directors shall be made aware of the circumstances as soon as possible.
E. In case of danger to the railway property, personnel must unite to protect it.
G. The use of alcoholic beverages or other controlled substances by personnel subject to duty, or their possession or use while on duty, is prohibited.
M. Personnel must exercise care to prevent injury to themselves or others.
Personnel will not be retained in the service of the railway who are careless of the safety of themselves or others, disloyal, insubordinate, dishonest, immoral, quarrelsome or who conduct themselves in such a manner that the railway is subjected to criticism or loss of good will.
Personnel must expect the movement of trains, engines, cars or other movable equipment at any time, on any track, in either direction.
Personnel must inform themselves as to the location of structures or obstructions where clearances are close.
DEFINITIONS
Note: Rules and special instructions that refer to trains also apply to engines, unless such application is inconsistent with the definition of a train or an engine.
Note: The use of the word "rules" shall be understood to also include special instructions.
Note: The use of the phrase "train dispatcher" shall be understood to mean the train dispatcher on duty.
ABSOLUTE BLOCK - A block in which only one train is allowed to occupy at a time.
ABSOLUTE PERMISSIVE BLOCK - A block in which opposing trains are not allowed to occupy at the same time, but in which two or more trains in the same direction are allowed to occupy at the same time.
APB - Abbreviation for Absolute Permissive Block.
APPROACH SWITCH - A track side electrical switch that the engineer operates in order to change the indication of a signal to a "Proceed" indication.
BLOCK - A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block signals.
BLOCK RELEASE SWITCH - A track side electrical switch that the engineer operates to release a signal system when leaving a block.
BLOCK SIGNAL - A fixed signal that governs trains entering and using a block or provides for the proper spacing of trains.
CURRENT OF TRAFFIC - The movement of trains on a track, in one direction, specified by rules or special instructions.
DISTANT SIGNAL - A fixed signal outside of a block system used to govern the approach to a block or interlocking signal. It will not convey information as to conditions affecting the use of the track between the distant signal and block or interlocking signal to which approach is governed.
DOUBLE TRACK - Two main tracks, upon one of which the current of traffic is in a specified direction, and upon the other in the opposite direction.
ENGINE - A unit propelled by any form of energy, or a combination of such units operated from a single control, used in train or yard service.
EXTRA TRAIN - A train authorized by train order without a timetable schedule. It may be designated as:
EXTRA - For any extra train, except a work extra;
WORK EXTRA - For an extra train authorized by Form H train order.
FIXED SIGNAL - A signal of fixed location indicating a condition affecting the movement of a train. Note: The definition of a "Fixed Signal" covers such signals as switch, train order, block, interlocking, distant, and such signs as stop signs, yard limit signs, and other means for displaying indications that govern the movement of a train.
FOULING POINT - The point on a track at which an engine or a car on the track will obstruct the passage of an engine or a car on a crossing or converging track.
INTERLOCKING - An arrangement of signals and signal appliances so interconnected that their movements must succeed each other in proper sequence. It may be operated manually or automatically.
INTERLOCKING, AUTOMATIC - An interlocking actuated automatically by the approach of a train.
INTERLOCKING, MANUAL - An interlocking operated by personnel by means of an interlocking machine.
INTERLOCKING LIMITS - The tracks between the opposing signals of an interlocking.
INTERLOCKING SIGNAL - A fixed signal which is controlled by an interlocking system. An interlocking signal may also function as a block signal.
MAIN TRACK - A track, other than an auxiliary track, extending through yards and between stations which must not be occupied without authority or protection.
MEDIUM SPEED - A speed that will provide for the safety and comfort of passengers and personnel and that will prevent damage to equipment and contents of cars as a train passes through locations such as: curved track, rough track, railway crossings, interlockings, the diverging route of a turnout, track where work is in progress, or other similar locations.
MEMBER- An individual who is a Member in good standing of the Lake Forest Live Steamers Railway Museum Incorporated.
PASSENGER - An individual, either a Member or a Visitor, who is authorized to ride on a train car and does not participate in the operation or movement of trains, engines or rolling equipment.
PERSONNEL – An individual, either a Member or Visitor, who is authorized to, and participates in, the operation or movement of trains, engines or rolling equipment. The use of the words "personnel" or "duty" shall not in any way be understood as implying any form of employment relationship between a Member or Visitor and the Lake Forest Live Steamers Railway Museum Incorporated, nor shall it be understood as implying that a Visitor has any membership status in the Lake Forest Live Steamers Railway Museum Incorporated.
REGISTER STATION - A station at which a train register is located.
REGULAR TRAIN - A train authorized by timetable schedule.
REDUCED SPEED - A speed that will permit stopping within the range of vision short of train, engine, car, stop signal, derail, obstruction or switch not properly lined.
RESTRICTED SPEED - A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision short of train, engine, car, stop signal, derail, obstruction, or switch not properly lined, looking out for broken rail or track defects.
ROLLING EQUIPMENT - Any engine, car, vehicle, equipment or device that operates on the rails of tracks.
SCALE MILE - A distance of 660 actual feet.
SCALE MILES PER HOUR - The number of scale miles traveled per 1 real time hour. 660 actual feet traveled in 1 real time minute equals 60 scale miles per hour.
SCHEDULE - That part of a timetable which prescribes class, direction, number and movement for a regular train.
SECTION - One of two or more trains running on the same schedule displaying signals or for which signals are displayed.
SIDING - A track auxiliary to the main track for meeting or passing trains.
SIDING SWITCH - A main track switch which connects a siding to the main track.
SIGNAL ASPECT - The appearance of a fixed signal conveying an indication as viewed from the direction of an approaching train.
SIGNAL INDICATION - The information conveyed by the by the aspect of a signal.
SINGLE TRACK - A main track upon which trains are operated in both directions.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION - A mandatory directive issued by proper authority which affects the movement of engines or trains. Special instructions may be published as part of the Transportation Rules or part of a timetable, or may be posted on bulletin boards.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION, BULLETIN - A special instruction posted on bulletin boards. Special instructions posted on bulletin boards shall be respected the same whether with or without the word "bulletin" in the title.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION, TIMETABLE - A special instruction published as part of a timetable.
SPRING MOVABLE POINTS - A movable point crossing equipped with a spring mechanism arranged to restore the movable points to original position after having been trailed through.
SPRING SWITCH - A track switch equipped with a spring mechanism arranged to restore the switch points to original position after having been trailed through.
SPUR TRACK - A short stub end track.
SPUR TRACK SWITCH - A track switch which connects a spur track to any other track.
STATION - A place designated in the timetable by name.
SUPERIOR TRAIN - A train having authority over another train.
SUPERIORITY BY RIGHT - A train given authority over another train by train order.
SUPERIORITY BY CLASS - A train given authority over another train by timetable classification.
SUPERIORITY BY DIRECTION - A train given authority over another train in the direction specified by timetable as between opposing trains of the same class.
SUPERIORITY BY TIMETABLE SPECIAL INSTRUCTION - A train given authority over another train as specified by timetable special instruction.
TIMETABLE - The authority for the movement of regular trains subject to the rules. It contains the classified schedules of trains with special instructions relating to the movement of trains.
TRACK CIRCUIT, CONTINUOUS - A section of electrically isolated track, generally greater than ten actual feet in length, that when the wheels of engines or cars pass over completes an electrical circuit thereby causing the actuation of a signal system.
TRACK CIRCUIT, INTERMITTENT - A section of electrically isolated track, generally less than six inches in length, that when the wheels of engines or cars pass over completes an electrical circuit thereby causing the actuation of a signal system.
TRACK CIRCUIT, EXIT - An intermittent track circuit that engines or cars pass over when leaving a block or interlocking limits.
TRACK CIRCUIT CUT-OUT SWITCH - A track side electrical switch that, when operated, will break the electrical circuit of an associated intermittent track circuit.
TRAIN - An engine or more than one engine coupled, with or without cars, displaying a marker or markers.
TRAIN ORDER - A mandatory directive prescribed by Rule 201, issued by the train dispatcher, which affects the movement of a train.
TRAIN REGISTER - A book or form used at designated stations for registering signals displayed, the time of arrival and departure of trains and such other information as may be prescribed.
VISITOR - An individual who is authorized to enter upon the facilities and is not a Member of the Lake Forest Live Steamers Railway Museum Incorporated.
YARD - A system of tracks within defined limits over which movements not authorized by time table, or by train order, may be made, subject to the prescribed signals and rules, or special instructions.
YARD ENGINE - An engine assigned to yard service and working within yard limits.
TRANSPORTATION RULES
STANDARD TIME
1. When a train dispatcher is on duty, the train dispatcher shall determine the time displayed by and shall set standard clocks designated as Railway Standard Time.
1(A). When a train dispatcher is not on duty, standard clocks designated as Railway Standard Time shall be set to display Central Time currently in effect at Deerfield, Illinois.
2. All Members and Visitors of the LFLSRM authorized to participate in the operation and movement of rolling equipment, all personnel in train, engine and yard service, and such other personnel as may be designated, must have and use, while on duty, a reliable watch that simultaneously displays hours, minutes and seconds. When such watches are found to vary more than 20 seconds from Railway Standard Time they must be set to correct Railway Standard Time.
3. The watches of the conductor, engineer and trainmen of a train must be compared with each other before leaving an initial station.
3(A). The watches of Members and Visitors of the LFLSRM authorized to participate in the operation and movement of rolling equipment, and other personnel as may be designated, must be compared with a clock designated as Railway Standard Time when an operating scheme has been posted.
TIMETABLES
4. The number of the current timetable in effect shall be posted on bulletin boards by the train dispatcher.
4(A). Personnel whose duties are in any way affected by the timetable must, while on duty, have a copy of the current timetable in effect in their possession, unless the current timetable in effect has no schedules for regular trains.
5. Not more than two times are given for a train at any station; where one is given, it is, unless otherwise indicated, the leaving time; where two are given, they are the arriving and the leaving time.
Unless otherwise specified, the time applies at the siding switch where an inferior train clears a superior train; where there is no siding it applies to the place from which fixed signals are operated; where there is neither siding nor fixed signal, it applies to the place where traffic is received or discharged.
Schedule meeting or passing stations are indicated by figures in full-face type, with the numbers of the trains to be met, or passed, or that will pass and run ahead, in small figures, adjoining.
Both the arrival and leaving time of a train are in full-faced type when both are meeting or passing times, or when one or more trains are to meet or pass it between those times.
6. The following when adjoining the figures of the schedule indicate:
A - arrive;
s - regular stop;
f - flag stop.