Index to the Deerfield and Roundabout Ry.
Transportation Rules and Special Instructions
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TRANSPORTATION RULES
Web Page 1
General Notice
General Rules
Definitions
(Rules 1 through 6)
Standard Time
Timetables
Web Page 2
(Rules 7 through 8(c))
Hand Signals
Web Page 3A
(Rules 8(d) through 24)
Hand Signals (continued)
Engine Whistle Signals
Communicating Signals
Headlights
Markers and Rear End Lights
Classification Signals
Train Signal Pages
First page, Fig. 1.
Web Page 3B
(Rules 26 through 164)
Blue Signal Protection of Workmen
Use of Signals
Superiority of Trains
Movement of Trains
Slow Speed Zone Rules
Web Page 4
(Rules 201 through 224)
Rules for Movement by Train Orders
Train Order Signal Aspect Pages
Rule 225A - STOP SIGNAL
Rule 225B - 19 ORDER SIGNAL
Rule 225C - CLEAR TRAIN ORDER SIGNAL
Web Page 5
Forms of Train Orders
Illustration of filled out Train Order Form 19
Illustration of filled out Clearance Card Form A
Illustration of filled out Arriving Train Register
Web Page 5D
(Rules 226 through 237)
Railway Radio Rules
Example of transmission of a train order to train order operators via telephone or radio.
Example of transmission of a clearance to a train order operator via telephone or radio.
Example of transmission of a train order directly to addressee via radio.
Signal Aspect Pages
Signal Cartoon
Rule 240A - STOP
Rule 240B - STOP AND OPERATE
Rule 240C - STOP AND PROCEED
Rule 240D - APPROACH
Rule 240E - CLEAR
Rule 240F - DIVERGING APPROACH
Rule 240G - DIVERGING CLEAR
Rule 240H - RESTRICTING
Rule 242A - DISTANT APPROACH
Rule 242B - DISTANT CLEAR
Web Page 6
(Rules 250 through 985)
General Description of Signals
General Signal Rules
Block and Interlocking Signal Rules
Additional Interlocking Rules
Additional General Rules
Conductors
Passenger Service
Freight Service
Engineers
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Web Page 7
(Special Instructions X1 through X85)
Yard Limits
Application of Time and Point
Register Stations
Normal Position of Siding Switches
Use of Sidings and Main Tracks at Stations
Facilities At or Between Stations
Train Order Offices
Speed Restrictions
Equipment Restrictions
Spring Switches
Additional Special Instructions
Deerfield Yard Switches
Train Number Code
Chester Cut Off
Web Page 8
(Special Instructions B1 through B12)
Special Signal Instructions
Signals Designated Out of Service
Grand Crossing
Old Crossing
New Crossing
Dedication
OTHER RELATED INFORMATION