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- 41 - APPENDIX C 251. On portions of the railroad, and on designated tracks so specified in the timetable, trains will run with reference to other trains in the same direction by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority of trains.

RULES GOVERNING MOVEMENT OF TRAINS BY BLOCK AND INTERLOCKING SIGNALS

RULE 285

(Illustration depicts a signal showing a yellow aspect.)

INDICATION—PROCEED: PREPARING TO STOP AT NEXT SIGNAL. TRAIN EXCEEDING MEDIUM SPEED MUST AT ONCE REDUCE TO THAT SPEED.

NAME—APPROACH

RULE 291

(Illustration depicts a signal with a number plate showing a red aspect.)

INDICATION—PROCEED AT RESTRICTED SPEED. NAME—RESTRICTED PROCEED.

RULE 292

(Illustration depicts a signal without a number plate showing a red aspect.)

INDICATION-STOP NAME-ABSOLUTE STOP

AUTOMATIC BLOCK SYSTEM RULES

515. A train or engine having passed beyond the limits of a block must not back into that block except under protection as prescribed by Rule 99.

CONDUCTORS

886. The general direction and government of a train is vested in the conductor and all other persons employed thereon must obey his instructions, except when such instructions imperil the safety of train or persons, or involve violation of rules. Any misconduct or neglect of duty of employes [sic] on the train must be promptly reported.

They must not permit an employe [sic] to work on their train if his condition renders him unfit to do so.

Should there be any doubt as to authority or safety of proceeding, from any cause, he must consult with the engineer and be equally responsible with him for the safety and proper handling of the train and for such use of signals and other precautions as the case may require. He must be vigilant and cautious, not trusting alone to signals or rules for safety.

896. Before leaving initial station, they must see that their trains are provided with proper tools and sufficient supplies of all kinds and know the cars in their train have been inspected.

PASSENGER SERVICE