1. Rules
2. Special instructions
3.Train Documents
What are train speeds authorized by?
4. Dispatcher messages
5. EC-1
6. Signal Indication
Authorized speed must be observed even when wayside
displayed. Lowest speed if a conflict exists.
signs are not...
1. Limited 45
2. Medium 30
Authorized Train speeds
3. Slow 15
4. Restricted.
1. 25 on non-signaled siding
2. 15 when moving to and from main track through hand
Other than main track speeds... operated switches.
3.10 in the yard
4. 5. On designated locomotive and car shops
Speed for a locomotive operating against the COT.. 49
Excepted track speed 10
When a heat warning is issued? Track speed reduces by 10 but not below 30.
Operate not exceeding 40. In heavy rain approach
When a flood warning is issued?
bridges, culverts at restricted speed.
Speed that permits stopping within one half the range of
vision stopping short of train, obstruction, on-track equip-
Main Track Yard limit speed
ment, improperly lined switch, stop signal NOT EXCEED-
ING 20 mph
Speed for type F cars that rock. Do not operate between 14 and 21 mph.
Circus, air dump, pulp, Unit train speed... 50 mph
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