Rule 4 - Communicating Signals

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RULE 4 - COMMUNICATING SIGNALS

RULE 4 - A

Back 1

Any object waved violently by any person on or near the tracks will be considered a signal to stop.

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RULE 4 - COMMUNICATING SIGNALS

RULE 4 -B

Back 2

TRAINS AND TRACK CARS MUST NOT BE OPERATED FROM THEIR ORIGINATION POINT WITHOUT A MINIMUM OF ONE RED FLAG AND 6 FUSEES ON BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING SIGNALS.
SUPPLIES DEPLETED EN ROUTE WILL BE REPLENISHED AT THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY.

Front 3

RULE 4 - COMMUNICATING SIGNALS

RULE 4 - C(1)

Back 3

Hand signals given to direct the movement of a train or track car must be given from a point where they will be clearly seen and in a manner that can be understood and sufficiently ahead of time to permit compliance.

Front 4

RULE 4 - COMMUNICATING SIGNALS

RULE 4 - C(2)

Back 4

Movements directed by hand signal must stop immediately if:
* There is doubt concerning the meaning of the signal;
* There is doubt for whom the signal is intended;
* The signal disappears from view.

Front 5

RULE 4 - COMMUNICATING SIGNALS

RULE 4 - C(4)

Back 5

Between sunrise and sunset, when visibility permits, hand signals may be given as shown in Rule 4 - C(5), with or without a flag.
When visibility is limited, and at all times between sunset and sunrise, hand signal will be given by a white light.

Front 6

RULE 4 - FUSEES

RULE 4 - D(2)

Back 6

A train or track car finding a fusee burning on or near the right of ay MUST STOP.
After stopping, the train or track car will notify the RTC and must PROCEED FOR A DISTANCE OF ONE MILE AT RESTRICED SPEED.

Front 7

RULE 4 - ENGINE HORN

RULE 4 - E(1)

Back 7

Engine horn must be tested and in working order prior to departure from initial terminal.

Front 8

RULE 4 - ENGINE HORN

RULE 4 - E(2)

Back 8

If the engine horn fails en route, the train may continue to the earest Designated Preair Facility.
THE ENGINEER MUST:
* Notify the RTC as soon as possible;
* Ring the engine bell continously, if so equipeed;
* Approach highway grade corssing prepared to stop until the engineer observes that crossing warning devices are working as intended and the crossing is clear;
* Approach locations where roadway workers are known to on or near the tracks not exceeding 30MPH.

Front 9

RULE 4 - ENGINE HORN

RULE 4 - E(5)

Back 9

Engine horn signals will be given as follows.
The "o" indicates a short sound and the "_" indicates a long sound.

Front 10

RULE 4 - ENGINE BELL

RULE 4 - E(5)

Back 10

If the engine is equipped with a bell, it must be sounded:
* When the engine is about to move, except at passenger station stops;
* Whie approcahing and passing over public highway grade crossings;
* While passing a train on an adjacent track;
* While approaching and passing roadway workers on or near the tracks;
* In an emergency.

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RULE 4 - INTERNAL TRAIN COMMUNICATIONS BUZZER

RULE 4 - G(2)

Back 11

When the BUZZER IS INOPERATIVE AND CANNOT be repaired without causing delay, the train may PROCEED AFTER THE ENGINEER AND CONDUCTOR DETERMINE THE ALTERNATE MEANS OF COMMUNICATIONS.
In order of preference, the following alternate means may be used:
1. Intercom
2. PA System
3. Radio
4. Hand Signals

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RULE 4 - INTERNAL TRAIN COMMUNICATIONS BUZZER

RULE 4 - G(3)

Back 12

Buzzer signals will be given as follows. Any other signal will be considered a signal to stop and communicate with the train crew.
The "o" indicates a short sound and the "_" indicates a long sound.