Rule 6 Headlight And Markers

Front 1

Rule 6 -HEADLIGHT & MARKERS

HEADLIGHT
RULE 6 -A(1)

Back 1

The headlight must be displayed in the direction of movement on its brightest setting on every train, day and night, except as noted below.

Front 2

Rule 6 -HEADLIGHT & MARKERS

HEADLIGHT
RULE 6 -A(2)

Back 2

The headlight must be dimmed:
* When standing or approaching another train operating in the opposite direction in multiple track territory, except that headlight will not be dimmed approaching a highway grade crossing;
* At all times between GCT and CP1;
* While standing or passing thru yards and yard tracks;
* Approaching locations where a Form M is to be received;
* When standing or moving on single track at meeting point.

Front 3

Rule 6 -HEADLIGHT & MARKERS

HEADLIGHT
RULE 6 -A(3)

Back 3

THE HEADLIGHT MUST BE EXTINGUISHED WHEN A TRAIN HAS STOPPED IN THE CLEAR ON A SIDING TO MEET ANOTHER TRAIN.

Front 4

Rule 6 -HEADLIGHT & MARKERS

HEADLIGHT
RULE 6 -A(4)

Back 4

The lead unit of trains operating over highway grade crossings where the MAX exceeds 20 MPH must be equipped with three lights; the headlight and two auxiliary lights.
and two auxiliary lights.

Front 5

Rule 6 -HEADLIGHT & MARKERS

HEADLIGHT
RULE 6 -A(5)

Back 5

WHEN HEADLIGHTS OR AUXILIARY LIGHTS FAIL EN ROUTE:
a. IF ONE AUXILIARY LIGHT FAILS, THE TRAIN MAY OPERATE WITHOUT RESTRICTION UNTIL ITS NEXT CALENDAR DAY MECHANICAL INSPECTION.
B. IF BOTH AUXILIARY LIGHTS FAIL, THE TRAIN MAY OPERATE WITHOUT RESTRICTION ONLY TO THE NEXT FORWARD LOCATION WHERE REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. TRAIN MUST NOT EXECEED 20 MPH OVER ALL HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSINGS.
D. IF THE HEADLIGHT AND ALL AUXILIARY LIGHTS FAIL, OR IF THE HEADLIGHT FAILS ON BOMBARDIER CAB CAR, REGARDLESS OF THE CONDITION OF THE AUXILIARY LIGHTS, THE TRAIN MAY OPERATE ONLY TO THE NEXT FORWARD LOCATION WHERE REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. THE RTC MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY, AND:
1. A WHITE LIGHT MUST BE SUBSTITUTED IN THE CAB WINDOW; THE ENGINE BELL, IF EQUIPPED, MUST BE SOUNDED CONTINUOUSLY; AND THE ENGINE HORN MUST BE SOUNDED FREQUENTLY.
2 TRAIN MUST STOP AND WARN (RULE 18-D) AT ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSINGS.

Front 6

Rule 6 -HEADLIGHT & MARKERS

HEADLIGHT
RULE 6 -A(6)

Back 6

LOCOMOTIVES IN YARD SERVICE MUST DISPLAY THE HEADLIGHT TO THE FRONT AND REAR AT ALL TIMES.
THE HEADLIGHT ON THE END COUPLED TO CARS MAY BE EXTINGUISHED.

Front 7

Rule 6 -HEADLIGHT & MARKERS

MARKERS
RULE 6 -B(3)

Back 7

WHEN AN ILLUMINATED MARKING DEVICE WILL BE REQUIRED EN ROUTE, IT MUST BE TESTED BEFORE THE TRAIN LEAVES IT INITIAL TERMINAL.

Front 8

Rule 6 -HEADLIGHT & MARKERS

MARKERS
RULE 6 -B(5)

Back 8

IF THE MARKER FAILS EN ROUTE, the headlight on the rear end of the train should be displayed on low beam, or a flashlight, other illuminated device or flag, if available, displayed in place of the marker.
THE RTC MUST BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE TRAIN MAY CONTINUE TO THE NEXT LOCATION WHERE THE MARKER CAN BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.