Signals and Rules
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Thats good information David. Thanks for posting. I imagine the US and other countries used something the same or close to.
Notes
Speeds:
Restricted speed: a speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision. And in no case exceeding slow speed.
Slow speed: a speed not exceeding 15 miles per hour.
Medium speed: a speed not exceeding 30 miles per hour.
Limited speed: a speed not exceeding 45 miles per hour.
Some of these rules have been changed since then. I put the new rule numbers in pencil. The term "approach" now seems to be "Stop".
Notes:
unlit lamps are to be taken at the most restricting meaning, usually red.
The signals are speed signals only; they do not indicate routes. A lot of them limit speeds through switches or interlocking, then permit a higher speed to the next signal.
Signals with both heads on the same side of the pole are interlocking signals. Signals with heads on opposite sides of the pole are block signals (second pole in rule 281).
Speeds:
Restricted speed: a speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision. And in no case exceeding slow speed.
Slow speed: a speed not exceeding 15 miles per hour.
Medium speed: a speed not exceeding 30 miles per hour.
Limited speed: a speed not exceeding 45 miles per hour.
Some of these rules have been changed since then. I put the new rule numbers in pencil. The term "approach" now seems to be "Stop".
Notes:
unlit lamps are to be taken at the most restricting meaning, usually red.
The signals are speed signals only; they do not indicate routes. A lot of them limit speeds through switches or interlocking, then permit a higher speed to the next signal.
Signals with both heads on the same side of the pole are interlocking signals. Signals with heads on opposite sides of the pole are block signals (second pole in rule 281).
That's great David!! Thanks for posting it!! I'm going to download those pages for reference if you don't mind :thumb:
Val
Val
I would have to say they are somewhat similar to where I run, except for the station protection signal and the take or leave siding signal. One noticeable missing signal I see a lot of is the Advance Approach Signal. A flashing yellow aspect that basically means to pass the next signal (approach) not exceeding 30 mph and be prepared to stop at the second signal.
Hoghead: I took these out of the 1962 revision. The Canadian Trackside Guide has the current Canadian rules -- All the numbers have been changed and the station protection signals and grade signals have been dropped. There are a lot of additions (I count 30 rules) including 409 Advance clear to stop which is flashing yellow, flashing yellow over red, or flashing yellow over red over red.
(If anyone wants the current version, the Trackside Guide 2005 is Cdn $29.95.)
I saw a comment that the most efficient railway would have every train coming on every signal just as it turned from red to yellow.
(If anyone wants the current version, the Trackside Guide 2005 is Cdn $29.95.)
I saw a comment that the most efficient railway would have every train coming on every signal just as it turned from red to yellow.
Advance Clear to Stop?60103 said:
The aspect sounds like the same as an Advance Approach.
I take it means to stop at the second signal?
Advance clear to stop
Yes.
"Proceed, next signal is displaying Clear to Stop, be prepared to stop at second signal"
Hoghead said:
Yes.
"Proceed, next signal is displaying Clear to Stop, be prepared to stop at second signal"
OK
The advance approach will lead you into an approach and finally a stop signal (or on occasions - Restricting)
The advance approach will lead you into an approach and finally a stop signal (or on occasions - Restricting)
Clear to Stop
Rule 410 Clear to Stop "Proceed, preparing to stop at next signal".
Signal shows Yellow, yellow over red, or yellow over red over red.
I just tells 'em, I don't decide 'em.
Rule 410 Clear to Stop "Proceed, preparing to stop at next signal".
Signal shows Yellow, yellow over red, or yellow over red over red.
I just tells 'em, I don't decide 'em.
YEA there ar soo many now in Canada
CLEAR
CLEAR TO LIMITED
CLEAR TO MEDIUM
CLEAR TO SLOW
ADVANCE CLEAR TO STOP
CLEAR TO STOP
LIMITED TO CLEAR
LIMITED TO LIMITED
LIMITED TO MEDIUM
LIMITED TO SLOW
LIMITED TO STOP
MEDIUM TO CLEAR
MEDIUM TO LIMITED
MEDIUM TO MEDIUM
MEDIUM TO SLOW
MEDIUM TO STOP
SLOW TO CLEAR
SLOW TO LIMITED
SLOW TO MEDIUM
SLOW TO SLOW
SLOW TO STOP
STOP AND PROCEED
RESTRICTING
STOP
Did i miss any???
CLEAR
CLEAR TO LIMITED
CLEAR TO MEDIUM
CLEAR TO SLOW
ADVANCE CLEAR TO STOP
CLEAR TO STOP
LIMITED TO CLEAR
LIMITED TO LIMITED
LIMITED TO MEDIUM
LIMITED TO SLOW
LIMITED TO STOP
MEDIUM TO CLEAR
MEDIUM TO LIMITED
MEDIUM TO MEDIUM
MEDIUM TO SLOW
MEDIUM TO STOP
SLOW TO CLEAR
SLOW TO LIMITED
SLOW TO MEDIUM
SLOW TO SLOW
SLOW TO STOP
STOP AND PROCEED
RESTRICTING
STOP
Did i miss any???