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DEERFIELD

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D. & R. Ry. Special Instructions Effective May 2, 2020 - Page 1 of 23

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DEERFIELD AND ROUNDABOUT RAILWAY SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

The special instructions herein set forth take effect May 2, 2020 and

supersede rules and previous special instructions inconsistent therewith.

Additional special instructions may be issued by proper authority.

J. G. Hook, Chief Train Dispatcher Note: Bulletin special instructions, train orders or verbal instructions issued by the train dispatcher shall supersede provisions of rules or special instructions inconsistent therewith. Note: Transportation rules or definitions presented in this document are for reference purposes only and are superseded by those published in the current document titled Deerfield and Roundabout Railway Transportation Rules when inconsistent therewith.

RULE 93 YARD LIMITS AT Deerfield and Lake Forest .... Extend from 454 actual feet east of the Deerfield depot to 209 actual feet west of the Lake Forest depot. Kendahl .... Extend from 150 actual feet east of the east switch of the siding to 150 actual feet west of the west switch of the siding. Chester and Little River .... Extend from 150 actual feet east of the east switch of Chester siding to 150 actual feet west of the west switch of Chester siding. Williams .... Extend from 150 actual feet east of the east switch of the siding to 150 actual feet west of the west switch of the siding. Saville .... Extend from 150 actual feet east of the east switch of the siding to 150 actual feet west of the west switch of the siding. Roundabout, Carlson and Critchley .... Extend from 175 actual feet east of the east switch of Roundabout siding No. 2 to 375 actual feet west of the Critchley depot except does not include tracks within interlocking limits at Grand Crossing Interlocking. X1. At Deerfield, Lake Forest, Roundabout, Carlson and Critchley all trains and engines must move at restricted speed on main tracks within yard limits prepared to stop within one-half the range of vision short of train, engine, car, stop signal, derail, obstruction, or switch not properly lined, and main tracks within yard limits may be occupied without providing protection. Regular trains must avoid delay to superior regular trains. Extra trains and engines must avoid delay to regular trains. DRRY Transportation Rule 93. Yard limits will be indicated by track side signs or track markers or designated by special instructions. Within yard limits the main track may be occupied, clearing first class trains when due to leave the last station where time is shown. Protection against second and third class trains, and extra trains and engines is not required.

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Rule 93, 2nd paragraph. In case of failure to clear the time of first class trains, protection must be provided as prescribed by Rule 99. Rule 93, 3rd paragraph. Second and third class trains, and extra trains and engines must move at restricted speed on main tracks within yard limits prepared to stop within one-half the range of vision short of train, engine, car, stop signal, derail, obstruction or switch not properly lined. Rule 93, 4th paragraph. All trains and engines must move at restricted speed on yard tracks, sidings, wye tracks, spur tracks and other tracks not designated as main tracks prepared to stop within one-half the range of vision short of train, engine, car, stop signal, derail, obstruction or switch not properly lined.

SPEED RESTRICTIONS X4. Trains and engines must operate at reduced speed approaching the following

locations:

(a) Grand Crossing Interlocking; (b) Chester Crossing; (c) Old Crossing; (d) New Crossing.

DRRY Transportation Rules Definition of REDUCED SPEED - A speed that will permit stopping within the range of vision short of train, engine, car, stop signal, derail, obstruction or switch not properly lined. X5. Trains and engines must operate at medium speed through the following locations: (a) When meeting or passing trains; (b) All facing point switches; (c) The diverging route of all switches; (d) All joints between aluminum rail and steel rail; (e) All trestles and bridges; (f) Curved track; (g) Crossings. X6. The following trains must operate at medium speed over the entire railway: (a) Circus and carnival trains; (b) Work trains with ballast cars or special equipment; (c) Trains carrying wrecked cars or dead engines.

DRRY Transportation Rules Definition of MEDIUM SPEED - A speed that will provide for the safety and comfort of passengers and personnel and that will prevent damage to equipment and contents of cars as a train passes through locations such as: curved track, rough track, railway crossings, interlockings, the diverging route of a turnout, track where work is in progress, or other similar locations. X7. When the temperature is or recently has been greater than 80 degrees Fahrenheit engineers must take extra precautions to keep a sharp lookout ahead for sun-kinks that may occur in the track. X7A. Unless instructed otherwise, when the temperature is or recently has been less than 33 degrees Fahrenheit engineers must operate at restricted speed track defect over dual compromise joints between aluminum rail and steel rail track.


DRRY Transportation Rules Definition of RESTRICTED SPEED TRACK DEFECT - A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision short of train, engine, car, stop signal, derail, obstruction, or switch not properly lined, looking out for track defects that may require a train or engine to stop or to stop and then proceed at a speed such that movement over a track defect may be made without causing derailment.

APPLICATION OF SCHEDULE TIME AND POINT AT Deerfield .... Time applies at the main track switch of the yard west ladder, except departing passenger trains must not leave the depot before the schedule leaving time.

Roundabout .... Time applies at the east switch of siding No. 2 and at the west switch of siding No. 1, except departing passenger trains must not leave the depot before the schedule leaving time.

Critchley .... Time applies at the main track switch of the yard east ladder lead, except departing passenger trains must not leave the depot before the schedule leaving time.

SCHEDULE ARRIVING TIME X8. A train may arrive at a station in advance of its schedule arriving time.

REGISTER STATIONS AT Deerfield .... Only trains arriving shall register. Chester .... Only regular trains arriving shall register and may register by Register Ticket Form 230. Roundabout .... Only regular trains arriving and westward extra trains arriving shall register. Critchley .... Only regular trains arriving shall register. X9. Unless instructed otherwise by train order, when an extra train is registered the following procedure shall be used: A. Information for the extra train shall be entered beginning on the first blank line available at the bottom of the train register for the direction arrived. The same line of the train register shall be used to note additional arrivals of the extra train as provided for by procedure "C," unless the conductor and engineer of the extra train is not the same as previously recorded on the line. In such case a new blank line shall be used instead. B. Only one arrival time shall be entered for an extra train on a line of the train register. The arrival time entered shall be that nearest the time when the entry of information is first made on that line. C. The number of arrivals of the extra train shall be recorded on a line by using common vertical and horizontal slash mark notation inserted in column of train register captioned "Signals", instead of the word "White" or other information. X10. At a register station at which only arriving trains are required to register, provisions of Rule 83 that require ascertaining whether superior trains leaving that are due to have left shall not apply, and extra precautions must be taken by sections to prevent a following section from leaving before a leading section.


X11. Rule 83(B) does not apply when the engineer checks the train register in addition to the conductor. X12. Under circumstances where a train register form is not accessible or provided at a designated register station, conductor must contact the train dispatcher and request and receive a Form V check of trains train order. X13. At Chester personnel in the vicinity of the train register shall look out for any Register Ticket Form 230 dropped off by a passing train and shall post it by the means provided at the Chester train register. X14. A section must not be authorized to originate or terminate at Chester.

NORMAL POSITION OF SWITCHES AT Deerfield .... Within yard limits the normal position of a switch is as last used, except the normal position of the switch from yard track No. 4 to the interchange is to be lined for yard track No. 4, and the normal position of the switches from the barn track to the turntable are to be lined for the barn track. Chester .... The normal position of the switch from the siding to the interchange is to be lined for the siding. Roundabout .... Within yard limits the normal position of a switch is as last used, except the normal position of the stem switch of the wye is to be lined for movement toward the west switch of the wye, and the normal position of the west switch of the wye is to be lined for the main track. Critchley .... Within yard limits the normal position of a switch is as last used, except the normal position of the switch from yard track No. 4 to the interchange is to be lined for yard track No. 4, and the normal position of the switches from the barn track to the turntable are to be lined for the barn track. X15. The normal position of a spur track switch leading from a main track, siding or wye track, is to be lined against movement to the spur track.

USE OF TRACKS AT Deerfield .... Trains in either direction may occupy any track within yard limits, except the depot track must, if practicable, be kept clear for the use of passenger trains. Roundabout .... Trains in either direction may occupy any track within yard limits, except the main track must, if practicable, be kept clear for the use of eastward trains originating at Critchley. Critchley .... Trains in either direction may occupy any track within yard limits, except the depot track must, if practicable, be kept clear for the use of passenger trains.


TRACKS, CROSSINGS OR STATIONS NOT SHOWN AS STATIONS IN TIME TABLE

Chester: Railway crossing at grade; Crossing of interchange track located 36 actual feet east of the west switch of Chester siding; Not interlocked; Target signal governs all directions. Little River: Scale miles from Deerfield 3.98; No siding or other tracks. Old Crossing: Railway crossing at grade; Not interlocked; Stop board signs or track markers all directions; See Rule 98 and Actual Track Layout Drawing. New Crossing: Railway crossing at grade; Not interlocked; Stop board signs or track markers all directions; See Rule 98 and Actual Track Layout Drawing. Bobcat: Scale miles from Deerfield 4.61; No siding or other tracks. Scenic: Scale miles from Deerfield 5.57; No siding or other tracks.

FACILITIES AT OR BETWEEN STATIONS Deerfield: Train crew bulletin board; Train crew register; Train register; Standard clock; Turntable; Water; Coal; Fuel Oil. Chester: Train register; Turntable via interchange; Water; Coal. Roundabout: Train register; Wye, length of stem 90 actual feet.


Critchley: Train crew bulletin board; Train crew register; Train register; Standard clock; Turntable; Water; Coal; Fuel Oil.

CHESTER CROSSING TILTING TARGET SIGNAL X18. The Chester crossing tilting target signal aspects indicate the following: Vertical position of the blade indicates movements on Chester main track have right of way and may proceed over the crossing. Horizontal position of the blade indicates movements on interchange track have right of way and may proceed over the crossing. X19. The position of the Chester crossing tilting target signal blade must not be changed unless it has been ascertained that no conflicting movement is approaching the crossing. X20. The normal position of the Chester crossing tilting target signal blade is vertical and must be restored to normal position as soon as possible after a movement on the interchange track is clear of the crossing.

TRAIN ORDER OFFICES X29. The locations and hours of open train order offices will be posted on train crew bulletin boards. X30. Cellular telephony systems and equipment may be used to contact the train dispatcher on duty.

TURNTABLE X32. Before releasing turntable lock pins and when they are released, engines or rolling equipment with operative brakes when standing on the turntable must have brakes fully applied, and engines or rolling equipment with inoperative brakes when standing on the turntable must have wheels chocked or chained to prevent movement in either direction. X33. The normal position of the turntable is to be lined for the radial lead to yard track No. 3 and the northeast radial lead to the barn track. X34. The length of the turntable bridge track is 14 actual feet.

LOADING AND EQUIPMENT RESTRICTIONS X35. No load of freight must exceed actual 1' 7" in width nor 2' 1 and 1/2" in height above top of rails except on clearance authority from the train dispatcher. Trainmen and yardmen must know and will be held responsible that cars of freight do not exceed above width and height before placing them in trains or hauling them over the railway.


X36. The following equipment must not be operated over the following locations: No restrictions.

SPRING SWITCHES X38. All switches within yard limits at Deerfield, within yard limits at Critchley and between Deerfield and Critchley are spring switches, except the switches from both car barn leads to the east or west sides of the car barn are stub switches. X39. At Roundabout all switches of the double slip crossing are spring switches. X40. Trains must stop before siding trailing point spring switches, unless the track is seen to be clear. Position of the switch points when trailing through is of no consequence.

SPRING MOVABLE POINTS X41. At Roundabout all movable points of the double slip crossing are spring movable points and the normal position of the movable points is as last used. Provisions of Rules 104 and 104(A) pertaining to switches, switch points or spring switches shall also apply to spring movable points.

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS X42. When the points of a switch are blocked, spiked, or the operating mechanism is defeated in any way, or the switch in unsafe or damaged in any way, the switch must be marked with a red flag, next to the operating mechanism, so as to be visible to the crew of an approaching train, and the train dispatcher notified as soon as possible. X43. When a switch is marked with a red flag, or is designated a red flag switch by train order or special instructions, movement through the switch must not be made, unless the switch points are in the proper position and it is safe for the movement to be made. X44. Unless otherwise provided, the green aspect of a switch stand target indicates the mechanism is lined for the main track or primary route; the red or yellow aspect of a switch stand target indicates the mechanism is lined for the siding, secondary, crossover or connecting route. Where there is no green aspect target installed on a switch stand, the red or yellow aspect of a switch stand target when turned to minimize its view shall indicate the same as a green aspect switch stand target. X45. The handle of an extended reach switch throw mechanism when horizontal and viewed as being on one side or the other of the crank rod indicates by its position relative to the crank rod the route for which the mechanism is lined. X46. At Kendahl, Chester, Williams and Saville the siding switches have extended reach switch throw mechanisms installed and are furnished with blinders that obscure the view of the yellow painted handle when the handle is positioned to line the mechanism for the siding. X47. Provisions of Special Instructions X42 and X43 pertaining to switches or switch points shall also apply to the movable points of a crossing if so equipped. X49. The sounding of Rule 15(l) is not required if it has been ascertained that no person or vehicle is approaching the crossing.


X51. Conductors, engineers, trainmen, signalmen and other personnel concerned must examine and familiarize themselves with all bulletins and special instructions that are posted on a Train Crew Bulletin Board before leaving on their first trip or before commencing work, failure to do so will not be accepted as excuse for neglect or violation of bulletins or special instructions. X52. Between Roundabout and Critchley Rule 21(A) applies to westward extra trains originating at Roundabout and terminating at Critchley and eastward extra trains originating at Critchley and terminating at Roundabout.

ADDITIONAL ENGINE WHISTLE SIGNALS

X65. The whistle may be sounded using the signals prescribed to call attention of, and indicate to, engine and train crews, switch tenders, lever men or other personnel the track that the engine or train sounding the whistle signals will take. The intensity and duration of the sounding of whistle signals shall be regulated taking into consideration the distance and urgency for which the signal is to be conveyed. The whistle signals prescribed are illustrated by "o" for short sounds; "-" for longer sounds. (a) - o - Taking main track. (b) - o - o Taking track or siding No. 1. (c) - o - o o Taking track or siding No. 2. (d) - o - o o o Taking track or siding No. 3. (e) - o - o o o o Taking track or siding No. 4.

MULTIPLE ENGINE TRAIN OPERATION X67. When operating a train with more than one engine all engines must be coupled together at the head end of the train.

TRACK GRADE INFORMATION PERTINENT TO BRAKING FORCE, TRACTIVE FORCE AND

STEAM ENGINE BOILER WATER LEVEL MANAGEMENT

X68. Except as provided for by Special Instruction X69, between Deerfield and Critchley on main tracks, sidings or spur tracks the track grade is not more than 2.5 percent. X69. On the following tracks the grade is more than 2.5 percent and not more than 5.0 percent: North lead track to the square round house transfer table; South lead track to the square round house transfer table; Turntable lead track No. 3 between the turntable and the switch to the barn track.


CAR BARN X70. Passenger cars must be placed only on the center track of the east half of the car barn. X71. Passenger cars having three axle trucks must be placed only on the center track of the west half of the car barn. X72. Coupler mounted markers must be removed before placing cars in car barn. Coupler mounted markers must be properly stored when not in use.

HAND AND FLAG SIGNALS FOR CAR SWITCHING DURING DAYTIME CONDITIONS

Note: A flag moved the same as the hand as illustrated in the following figures gives the same indication.

X80(a). STOP.

Hand swung across the track at belt height. One or both hands may be used.

X80(b). REDUCE SPEED.

Rocking motion of outstretched arms.

X80(c). GO AWAY FROM ME.

Horizontal motion of hand at shoulder height. One or both hands may be used.

X80(d). COME TO ME.

Hand swung vertically in a circle at half arm's length. Direction of hand rotation is of no consequence.


LANTERN SIGNALS FOR CAR SWITCHING DURING NIGHTTIME OR REDUCED VISIBILITY CONDITIONS

X82. Before giving lantern signals in accordance with Special Instructions X81(c) or X81(d) it must be ascertained first without doubt what direction the front of the engine is pointed.

VIDEO ILLUSTRATING HAND, FLAG AND LANTERN SIGNALS FOR CAR SWITCHING

Link below to video at Youtube.com that includes various examples of display of Special Instructions X80 and X81: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYU075nP1a8

X81(a). STOP.

Swung across the track at belt height.

X81(b). REDUCE SPEED.

Held horizontally at arm's length, when equipment is moving.

X81(c). MOVE ENGINE FORWARD.

Set engine reverse lever forward and move in that direction.

X81(d). MOVE ENGINE BACKWARD.

Set engine reverse lever backward and move in

that direction.

X81(d). MOVE ENGINE BACKWARD.

Set engine reverse lever backward and move in that direction.

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WATCHES X90. In reference to Rule 2, the following watches conform to the requirements of this railway: Pocket Watches: Grade equal to what is known as "Nickel 17 jewel" adjusted to temperature and three positions. Grade equal to what is known as Lever setting "American 17 jewel" fully adjusted. Hampden, Howard, Illinois, South Bend and Waltham, all of which must be 16 size -19 jewel or better; Hamilton - 16 size - 992 - 21 jewel, or 16 size - 950 - 23 jewel; Elgin - 16 size - B. W. Raymond - 21 jewel. Wrist Watches: Elgin-13/0 size, 23 jewel B. W. Raymond; Elgin 21 jewel, B. W. Raymond Chronometer; Ball-13 ligne, 21 jewel, Official Railroad Standard; Ball "Trainmaster"; Bulova Accutron-Railroad Approved; Wyler Railroad Approved-Manual, Automatic or Electric; Pulsar-Railroad Approved; Seiko-Railroad Approved-Solar. X91. Watches other than designated in Special Instruction X90 may not be used unless approved by the train dispatcher.

ENGINE INSPECTION REPORT FORM 242

X92. Before igniting the fire in the firebox of a steam engine the engineer in charge shall fill out Engine Inspection Report Form 242 as instructed on the form. When the engine is shut down for the day the engineer in charge shall complete filling out Engine Inspection Report Form 242 as instructed on the form. X93. When a non-steam powered engine is moved under its power east of the switch in yard track No 4 that leads to the square round house and then is shut down for the day the engineer in charge shall enter on the lower portion of Engine Inspection Report Form 242 any defects discovered. X94. Unless instructed otherwise, after the lower portion of an Engine Inspection Report Form 242 has been filled out an image of the entire form shall be recorded by digital-electro-optical means and the resulting digital file submitted to the Chief Train Dispatcher.


SIGNAL SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS B1. The location of block, interlocking distant and other signals will be designated by special instructions or illustrated on the Theoretical Point to Point Track Diagram. B2. The sounding of Rule 15(m) is not required when a train is proceeding on interlocking signal indication. B3. Conductors and engineers must keep a sharp lookout for the proper operation of all ball, block, interlocking and distant signals and must immediately report to the train dispatcher any signal malfunction or irregularity that is witnessed. Trains must be stopped, if necessary, and protection provided to ensure the safety of trains. Engineers must give special attention, when proceeding on the indication of a full size or dwarf semaphore signal, to see that the semaphore signal has returned to "Stop" indication after the train or engine has passed the signal.

APPROACH TO GRAND CROSSING INTERLOCKING

B5. A train approaching Grand Crossing Interlocking from Kendahl, Chester, Saville or East Hill shall do so at reduced speed and expecting a train in the same direction having not more than 20 cars to be stopped ahead and waiting near to a signal bridge at Grand Crossing Interlocking. B6. A train approaching Grand Crossing Interlocking from Kendahl, Chester, Saville or East Hill and having not more than 20 cars and stopped near to a signal bridge at Grand Crossing Interlocking is not required to provide protection against a following train as prescribed by Rule 99. B7. Special Instruction B6 does not apply when stopped behind a preceding train at Grand Crossing Interlocking.

GRAND CROSSING INTERLOCKING AND MANUAL BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM BETWEEN ROUNDABOUT AND CRITCHLEY

B10. Engineers, conductors, other train crew personnel and other personnel involved with operations at Grand Crossing Interlocking or the use of the manual block signal system (MBS) between Roundabout and Critchley must keep in mind and not overlook other rules that apply to interlocking signals or block signals or systems thereof. B11. An approach switch is located at Roundabout east of the double slip crossing between the main track and siding No. 1. An approach switch is located on the west leg of the Roundabout wye west of the stem turnout. A block release switch is located near the Carlson station sign. Personnel must inform themselves as to their locations and may do so by reviewing the track diagram on page 21. B12. At Roundabout, when two or more movements are proceeding, or the intent of which is to proceed, westward toward the block signal at the west switch of siding No. 1, the movements must stop before fouling other tracks and before the approach switch located east of the double slip crossing between the main track and siding No. 1, and a thorough understanding must be had between the train crews as to the sequence in which the movements will be governed by rules or special instructions that apply to the block signal. B13. Rule 261(A) does not apply at Roundabout or the Roundabout wye.


Switching Movement at Roundabout Not Proceeding Through Grand Crossing Interlocking

B14. A switching movement at Roundabout the intent of which is not to proceed through Grand Crossing Interlocking must not operate an approach switch and may pass at restricted speed the block signal at the west switch of Roundabout siding No. 1 when the block signal displays aspect flashing red with “SAO” letter plate, Stop and Operate indication. Under such circumstance a sharp lookout must be maintained and the movement stopped at once if the block signal changes to display aspect red, Stop indication, before the movement passes the block signal. B15. A switching movement at Roundabout the intent of which is not to proceed through Grand Crossing Interlocking must not pass the block signal at the west switch of Roundabout siding No. 1 when the block signal displays aspects flashing lunar or lunar, Restricting indications, unless authorized to do so by the Grand Crossing Interlocking control machine operator or the train dispatcher.

Switching Movement Roundabout to Carlson and Returning to Roundabout B16. At Roundabout, when it is the intent of a switching movement to proceed to Carlson and return to Roundabout and the block signal at the west switch of siding No. 1 displays aspect flashing red with “SAO” letter plate, Stop and Operate indication, the approach switch located east of the double slip crossing between the main track and siding No. 1 may be operated continuously until the horizontal color light signal affixed to Tower 98A displays aspect flashing yellow. The switching movement will then be governed by the block signal and the interlocking signal at Grand Crossing Interlocking as follows: Aspect flashing lunar displayed by the block signal or the interlocking signal at Grand Crossing Interlocking indicates proceed at restricted speed under condition that the trailing wheels of the switching movement will be brought to a stop at a point between scale mile post 10.0 and the Carlson station sign. After the previously described stop has been made and 7 seconds has elapsed the switching movement may move at restricted speed eastward past scale mile post 10.0 and stop before any part of the switching movement passes the interlocking signal at Grand Crossing Interlocking and then be governed by the interlocking signal. The previously described eastward movement results in a request sent to the Grand Crossing Interlocking signal system to change the aspect of the interlocking signal to convey a proceed indication. Aspect red displayed by the block signal and aspect flashing yellow displayed by the horizontal color light signal affixed to Tower 98A indicates a time release period has been initiated in order to establish block signal protection. Aspect red displayed by the block signal after the approach switch has been operated indicates a movement on a conflicting route at Grand Crossing Interlocking has been authorized.


Switching Movement West Leg of Roundabout Wye to Carlson and Returning to Roundabout

B17. When it is the intent of a switching movement on the Roundabout wye to proceed to Carlson and return to Roundabout and the dwarf signal on the west leg of the Roundabout wye displays aspect flashing red with “SAO” letter plate, Stop and Operate indication, the approach switch located on the west leg of the Roundabout wye may be operated continuously until the horizontal color light signal affixed to Tower 98A displays aspect flashing yellow. The switching movement will then be governed by the interlocking signal at Grand Crossing Interlocking as follows: Aspect flashing lunar displayed by the interlocking signal indicates that the dwarf signal may be passed and to proceed at restricted speed under condition that the trailing wheels of the switching movement will be brought to a stop at a point between scale mile post 10.0 and the Carlson station sign. After the previously described stop has been made and 7 seconds has elapsed the switching movement may move at restricted speed eastward past scale mile post 10.0 and stop before any part of the switching movement passes the interlocking signal at Grand Crossing Interlocking and then be governed by the interlocking signal. The previously described eastward movement results in a request sent to the Grand Crossing Interlocking signal system to change the aspect of the interlocking signal to convey a proceed indication. Aspect red displayed by the interlocking signal and aspect flashing yellow displayed by the horizontal color light signal affixed to Tower 98A indicates a time release period has been initiated in order to establish block signal protection.

Westward Train or Engine at Roundabout Proceeding to Critchley on MBS Authority

B18. At Roundabout, when it is the intent of a train or engine to proceed to Critchley and the block signal at the west switch of siding No. 1 displays aspect flashing red with “SAO” letter plate, Stop and Operate indication, the approach switch located east of the double slip crossing between the main track and siding No. 1 may be operated continuously until the horizontal color light signal affixed to Tower 98A first displays aspect flashing yellow then displays aspect yellow. The train or engine will then be governed by the block signal and the interlocking signal at Grand Crossing Interlocking as follows: Aspect lunar displayed by the block signal or the interlocking signal at Grand Crossing Interlocking indicates Rule 240N Restricting and is also authority to enter the MBS between Roundabout and Critchley. Aspect red displayed by the block signal and aspect flashing yellow displayed by the horizontal color light signal affixed to Tower 98A followed by the aspect flashing yellow extinguishing indicates the MBS between Roundabout and Critchley is occupied. Aspect red displayed by the block signal after the approach switch has been operated indicates a movement on a conflicting route at Grand Crossing Interlocking has been authorized.


Westward Train or Engine on West Leg of Roundabout Wye Proceeding to Critchley on MBS Authority

B19. When it is the intent of a train or engine on the Roundabout wye to proceed to Critchley and the dwarf signal on the west leg of the Roundabout wye displays aspect flashing red with “SAO” letter plate, Stop and Operate indication, the approach switch located on the west leg of the Roundabout wye may be operated continuously until the horizontal color light signal affixed to Tower 98A first displays aspect flashing yellow then displays aspect yellow. The train or engine will then be governed by the interlocking signal at Grand Crossing Interlocking as follows: Aspect lunar displayed by the interlocking signal indicates Rule 240N Restricting, the dwarf signal may be passed and is authority to enter the MBS between Roundabout and Critchley. Aspect flashing yellow displayed by the horizontal color light signal affixed to Tower 98A followed by the aspect flashing yellow extinguishing indicates the MBS between Roundabout and Critchley is occupied.

Eastward Train or Engine Arriving at Carlson from Critchley on MBS Authority B20. At Carlson, only the engineer of an eastward train or engine arriving and having proceeded from Critchley on MBS authority shall operate the block release switch located near the Carlson station sign and then be governed by the interlocking signal at Grand Crossing Interlocking.

Train, Engine or Switching Movement at Carlson Proceeding to West Leg of Roundabout Wye Instead of Toward Roundabout via Main Track

B21. At Carlson, when it is the intent of a train, engine or switching movement to proceed eastward to the west leg of the Roundabout wye instead of toward Roundabout via the main track, the following procedure shall be used: When the interlocking signal at Grand Crossing Interlocking displays aspect lunar, Rule 240N Restricting indication, the train, engine or switching movement may proceed at restricted speed eastward into interlocking limits of Grand Crossing Interlocking and stop with the leading wheels before and near to the main track spring switch to the west leg of the Roundabout wye. After the spring switch has been lined for the wye and the points are seen to fit, the train, engine or switching movement may proceed at restricted speed onto the west leg of the Roundabout wye. Stop must be made after the trailing wheels have cleared the spring switch points and before the trailing wheels will clear 2 actual feet east of the frog of the turnout. After the spring switch has been lined for the main track and the points are seen to fit, the train, engine or switching movement may proceed at restricted speed on the west leg of the Roundabout wye and must continue until the trailing wheels are east of the interlocking signal at Grand Crossing Interlocking.

Engineer Cancellation of Aspects Flashing Lunar or Lunar Displayed by Block or Interlocking Signal

B22. Operating the approach switch located at Roundabout east of the double slip crossing between the main track and siding No. 1 continuously until the block signal at the west switch of siding No. 1 displays aspect red will result in cancellation of the aspects flashing lunar or lunar displayed by the block signal and the interlocking signal associated with the approach switch.


B23. Operating the approach switch located on the west leg of the Roundabout wye continuously until the interlocking signal displays aspect red will result in cancellation of aspects flashing lunar or lunar displayed by the interlocking signal.

Automatic Cancellation of Aspects Flashing Lunar or Lunar Displayed by Block or Interlocking Signal

B24. At Roundabout or Grand Crossing Interlocking, upon display of an aspect flashing lunar or lunar by a block signal or interlocking signal associated with an approach switch and the approach switch is no longer operated, a timer is initiated such that upon completion of a 3 minute time interval and the signal aspect remains flashing lunar or lunar, an automatic cancellation of the display of the aspects flashing lunar or lunar will result. Operating for not less than 2 seconds and not more than 3 seconds the approach switch associated with the block signal or interlocking signal displaying aspects flashing lunar or lunar will result in the time interval being reset to 3 minutes.

MANUAL BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM OPERATION AT CRITCHLEY B25. Three approach switches and one block release switch are located at Critchley. Personnel must inform themselves as to their locations and may do so by reviewing the track diagram on page 21. B26. At Critchley, when two or more movements are proceeding, or the intent of which is to proceed, eastward toward the block signal at the main track switch to the east ladder lead, the movements must stop before any approach switch, and a thorough understanding must be had between the train crews as to the sequence in which the movements will be governed by rules or special instructions that apply to the block signal.

Switching Movement at Critchley B27. A switching movement at Critchley must not operate an approach switch and may pass at restricted speed the block signal at the main track switch to the east ladder lead when it displays aspect flashing red with “SAO” letter plate, Stop and Operate indication, or aspect red, Stop indication. B28. A switching movement at Critchley must not pass the block signal at the main track switch to the east ladder lead when the block signal displays aspect lunar, Rule 240N Restricting indication, unless authorized to do so by the Grand Crossing Interlocking control machine operator or the train dispatcher. B29. The trailing wheels of a switching movement at Critchley must not be allowed to pass east of the east end of the track circuit east of the block signal at the main track switch to the east ladder lead.


Eastward Train or Engine at Critchley Proceeding to Carlson on MBS authority

B30. At Critchley, when it is the intent of a train or engine to proceed to Carlson and the block signal at the main track switch to the east ladder lead displays aspect flashing red with “SAO” letter plate, Stop and Operate indication, an approach switch may be operated continuously until the block signal changes to aspect lunar, Rule 240N Restricting indication and is also authority to enter the MBS between Roundabout and Critchley. Westward Train or Engine Arriving at Critchley from Carlson on MBS Authority

B31. At Critchley, only the engineer of a westward train or engine arriving and having proceeded from Roundabout or the Roundabout wye on MBS authority shall operate the block release switch located east of the block signal at the main track switch to the east ladder lead.

Engineer Cancellation of Lunar Aspect Displayed by Block Signal B32. At Critchley, operating any approach switch continuously until the block signal at the main track switch to the east ladder lead displays aspect red will result in cancellation of an aspect lunar displayed by the block signal.

Automatic Cancellation of Lunar Aspect Displayed by Block Signal B33. At Critchley, upon display of the aspect lunar by the block signal at the main track switch to the east ladder lead and no approach switch at Critchley is being operated, a timer is initiated such that upon completion of a 3 minute time interval and the block signal aspect remains aspect lunar, an automatic cancellation of the display of the aspect lunar will result. Operating for not less than 2 seconds and not more than 3 seconds an approach switch at Critchley when the block signal at the main track switch to the east ladder lead displays aspect lunar will result in the time interval being reset to 3 minutes.

HORIZONTAL COLOR LIGHT SIGNALS AFFIXED TO TOWER 98A AT GRAND CROSSING INTERLOCKING

B40. At Grand Crossing Interlocking a horizontal color light signal is affixed to the compass south wall of Tower 98A and when viewed by personnel located near the approach switch located at Roundabout east of the double slip crossing between the main track and siding No. 1 its aspects and indications are as described in Special Instructions B16, B18, B40(a) and B40(b). At Grand Crossing Interlocking a horizontal color light signal is affixed to the compass east wall of Tower 98A and when viewed by personnel located near the approach switch located on the west leg of the Roundabout wye west of the stem turnout its aspects and indications are as described in Special Instructions B17, B19, B40(a) and B40(b). (a). Aspect flashing red indicates that the Roundabout-Critchley Manual Block Signal System is under a reset time interval period during which signals will not change to a proceed indication authorizing movement to Critchley. (b). Aspect red indicates that the Grand Crossing Interlocking Signal System is under a reset time interval period during which signals will not change to a proceed indication.


B41. To cancel the aspect flashing yellow or aspect yellow when displayed by a horizontal color light signal affixed to Tower 98A the approach switch associated with the horizontal color light signal may be operated continuously until the aspect flashing yellow or aspect yellow has been extinguished continuously for not less than 3 seconds.

MANUAL BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM BETWEEN ROUNDABOUT AND CRITCHLEY SQUARE ROUND HOUSE ANNUNCIATOR PANEL

B50. An annunciator panel is located on the train crew bulletin board inside the square round house. Its aspects and indications are as follows: (a). Panel light labeled "WWD" flashing indicates that a westward train or engine at Roundabout or on the Roundabout wye has been authorized by signal indication to enter the MBS between Roundabout and Critchley. (b). Panel light labeled "WWD" on continuously indicates a westward train or engine at Roundabout or on the Roundabout wye has entered the MBS between Roundabout and Critchley on authority of signal indication. (c). Panel light labeled "EWD" flashing indicates that an eastward train or engine at Critchley has been authorized by signal indication to enter the MBS between Roundabout and Critchley. (d). Panel light labeled "EWD" on continuously indicates an eastward train or engine at Critchley has entered the MBS between Roundabout and Critchley on authority of signal indication. (f). Panel lights labeled "WWD" and "EWD" on continuously indicates the Grand Crossing Interlocking time release and MBS time release intervals are not completed. (g). Panel lights labeled "WWD" and "EWD" flashing simultaneously indicates the MBS time release interval is not completed. B51. A strike of the annunciator panel bell indicates the aspect of a panel light has changed.


TIME TABLE No. 30 PRESENTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY

NOT IN EFFECT UNLESS POSTED ON TRAIN CREW BULLETIN BOARDS

Westward Eastward Reads Down Reads Up


DEERFIELD AND ROUNDABOUT RAILWAY

KENNEDY ROAD MAIN LINE ACTUAL TRACK LAYOUT


SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS INDEX

Page 1 Rule 93 Yard Limits At 2 Speed Restrictions 3 Application of Schedule Time and Point At 3 Schedule Arriving Time 3 Register Stations At 4 Normal Position of Switches At 4 Use of Tracks At 5 Tracks, Crossings or Stations Not Shown as Stations in Time Table 5 Facilities At or Between Stations 6 Chester Crossing Tilting Target Signal 6 Train Order Offices 6 Turntable 6 Loading and Equipment Restrictions 7 Spring Switches 7 Spring Movable Points 7 Additional Special Instructions 8 Additional Engine Whistle Signals 8 Multiple Engine Train Operation 8 Track Grade Information Pertinent to Braking Force, Tractive Force and Steam Engine Boiler Water Level Management 9 Car Barn 9 Hand and Flag Signals for Car Switching During Daytime Conditions 10 Lantern Signals for Car Switching During Nighttime or Reduced Visibility Conditions 10 Video Illustrating Hand, Flag and Lantern Signals for Car Switching 11 Watches 11 Engine Inspection Report Form 242 12 Signal Special Instructions 12 Approach to Grand Crossing Interlocking 12 Grand Crossing Interlocking and Manual Block Signal System Between Roundabout and Critchley 16 Manual Block Signal System Operation at Critchley 17 Horizontal Color Light Signals Affixed to Tower 98A at Grand Crossing Interlocking 18 Manual Block Signal System Between Roundabout and Critchley Square Round House Annunciator Panel 19 Time Table No. 30 20 Theoretical Point to Point Single Track Operational Understanding Track Diagram 21 Above diagram continued 22 Actual Track Layout Drawing 23 Special Instructions Index

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