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- 40 - APPENDIX C when a train stops under circumstances in which it may be overtaken by another train, the flagman must go back immediately with flagman's signals a sufficient distance to insure full protection, placing two torpedoes, and when necessary, in addition, displaying burning fusees. When recalled, or relieved by another flagman, and safety to the train will permit, he may return.

When the conditions require, he will leave the torpedoes and a burning fusee.

The front of the train must be protected in the same way when necessary by the forward trainmen or fireman.

When day signals cannot be plainly seen, owing to weather or other conditions, night signals must also be used. Conductors and engineers are responsible for the protection of their trains.

99(a). Within Interlocking, Automatic Block System or Centralized Traffic Control System limits, flag protection is not required against following movements on same track.

D-99. A train running against the current of traffic must protect itself as required by Rule 99.

106. Both the Conductor and the engineer are responsible for the safety of the train and the observance of the rules and, under conditions not provided for by the rules, must take every precaution for protection, but this does not relieve other employee of their responsibility under the rules.

106(a). When safety of trains and observances of rules are involved, all other crew members are responsible to the extent of their ability to prevent accident or violation of the rules.

When the conductor or engineer fails to take action to stop the train, and an emergency requires, other crew members must take immediate action to stop the train.

106(b). Conductors and engineers must see that their subordinates are familiar with their duties, ascertain the full extent of their experience and knowledge of the rules, and instruct them, when necessary, in safe and proper performance of their duties. Incompetence must be reported.

106(c). When the conductor is not present, brakeman on engine must promptly obey instructions of the engineer relating to the safety and protection of the train, and must immediately call attention of the engineer to any apparent failure to observe train orders, or to comply with any rules or instructions.

107. Trains or engines must run at REDUCED SPEED when passing a passenger train receiving or discharging traffic at a station, except where proper safeguards are provided. They must not pass between it and the platform at which traffic is being received or discharged, unless the movement is properly protected.

RULES GOVERNING THE MOVEMENT OF TRAINS IN THE SAME DIRECTION BY BLOCKING SIGNALS.