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Norfolk Southern Signals (Conrail)
Former Conrail Territory Signals and Signs
111
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Not Applicable
03/11/2012

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Approach Prepared To Stop Sign

 

Approach prepared to stop short of Conditional Stop Sign. This sign is to be displayed not less than 1-1/2 miles in advance of Conditional Stop Sign.

 

(To be used in connection with "Form Y" and Rule 142)

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CONDITIONAL STOP SIGN

 

STOP unless notified by radio communication or in person by MofW or signal foreman named in Form Y that track is clear.

 

(For use in connection with "Form Y" and Rule 142)

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CLEAR TO NEXT INTERLOCKING OR CONTROLLED POINT

 

Trains with inoperative cab signals or speed control must proceed on fixed singal indication (and cab signal indication, if operable), not exceeding 79mph.

 

Trains with inoperative cab signals must approach the next home signal prepared to stop.

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CLEAR

 

Proceed at autorized speed.

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CLEAR

 

Proceed at authorized speed.

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CLEAR

 

Proceed at authorized speed.

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CLEAR

 

Proceed at authorized speed.

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CLEAR

 

Proceed at authorized speed.

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CLEAR

 

Proceed at authorized speed.

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CLEAR

 

Proceed at authorized speed.

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APPROACH LIMITED

 

Proceed approaching the next signal at Limited Speed.

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APPROACH LIMITED

 

Proceed approaching the next signal at Limited Speed.

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APPROACH LIMITED

 

Proceed approaching the next signal at Limited Speed.

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APPROACH LIMITED

 

Proceed approaching the next signal at Limited Speed.

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LIMITED CLEAR

 

Proceed at Limited Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point, or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Limited Speed.

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LIMITED CLEAR

 

Proceed at Limited Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point, or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Limited Speed.

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LIMITED CLEAR

 

Proceed at Limited Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point, or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Limited Speed.

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LIMITED CLEAR

 

Proceed at Limited Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point, or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Limited Speed.

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LIMITED CLEAR

 

Proceed at Limited Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point, or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Limited Speed.

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LIMITED CLEAR

 

Proceed at Limited Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point, or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Limited Speed.

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APPROACH MEDIUM

 

Proceed approaching the next signal at Medium Speed.

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APPROACH MEDIUM

 

Proceed approaching the next signal at Medium Speed.

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APPROACH MEDIUM

 

Proceed approaching the next signal at Medium Speed.

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APPROACH MEDIUM

 

Proceed approaching the next signal at Medium Speed.

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APPROACH MEDIUM

 

Proceed approaching the next signal at Medium Speed.

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ADVANCE APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the second signal. Trains exceeding Limited Speed must begin reduction to Limited Speed as soon as engine passes the Advance Approach signal.

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ADVANCE APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the second signal. Trains exceeding Limited Speed must begin reduction to Limited Speed as soon as engine passes the Advance Approach signal.

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ADVANCE APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the second signal. Trains exceeding Limited Speed must begin reduction to Limited Speed as soon as engine passes the Advance Approach signal.

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ADVANCE APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the second signal. Trains exceeding Limited Speed must begin reduction to Limited Speed as soon as engine passes the Advance Approach signal.

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MEDIUM CLEAR

 

Proceed at Medium Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Medium Speed.

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MEDIUM CLEAR

 

Proceed at Medium Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Medium Speed.

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MEDIUM CLEAR

 

Proceed at Medium Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Medium Speed.

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MEDIUM CLEAR

 

Proceed at Medium Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Medium Speed.

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MEDIUM CLEAR

 

Proceed at Medium Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Medium Speed.

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MEDIUM CLEAR

 

Proceed at Medium Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Medium Speed.

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MEDIUM CLEAR

 

Proceed at Medium Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed automatic block signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Medium Speed.

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MEDIUM APPROACH MEDIUM

 

Proceed at Medium Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then approach the next signal at Medium Speed.

Trains exceeding Medium Speed must begin reduction to Medium Speed as soon as the Medium Approach Medium signal is clearly visible.

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APPROACH SLOW

 

Proceed approaching the next signal a Slow Speed. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

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APPROACH SLOW

 

Proceed approaching the next signal a Slow Speed. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

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APPROACH SLOW

 

Proceed approaching the next signal a Slow Speed. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

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APPROACH SLOW

 

Proceed approaching the next signal a Slow Speed. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

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APPROACH SLOW

 

Proceed approaching the next signal a Slow Speed. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

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APPROACH SLOW

 

Proceed approaching the next signal a Slow Speed. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

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APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

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APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

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APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

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APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

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APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

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APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

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MEDIUM APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must begin reduction to Medium Speed as soon as the Medium Approach signal is clearly visible.

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MEDIUM APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must begin reduction to Medium Speed as soon as the Medium Approach signal is clearly visible.

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MEDIUM APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must begin reduction to Medium Speed as soon as the Medium Approach signal is clearly visible.

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MEDIUM APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must begin reduction to Medium Speed as soon as the Medium Approach signal is clearly visible.

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MEDIUM APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must begin reduction to Medium Speed as soon as the Medium Approach signal is clearly visible.

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MEDIUM APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must begin reduction to Medium Speed as soon as the Medium Approach signal is clearly visible.

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MEDIUM APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must begin reduction to Medium Speed as soon as the Medium Approach signal is clearly visible.

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SLOW CLEAR

 

Proceed at Slow Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Medium Speed once they have left interlocking or controlled point limits.

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SLOW CLEAR

 

Proceed at Slow Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Medium Speed once they have left interlocking or controlled point limits.

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SLOW CLEAR

 

Proceed at Slow Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Medium Speed once they have left interlocking or controlled point limits.

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SLOW CLEAR

 

Proceed at Slow Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Medium Speed once they have left interlocking or controlled point limits.

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SLOW CLEAR

 

Proceed at Slow Speed until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then proceed at authorized speed.

 

In CSS territory with fixed signals, trains not equipped with operative cab signals must approach the next signal at Medium Speed once they have left interlocking or controlled point limits.

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SLOW APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Slow Speed applies until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then Medium Speed applies.

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SLOW APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Slow Speed applies until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then Medium Speed applies.

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SLOW APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Slow Speed applies until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then Medium Speed applies.

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SLOW APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Slow Speed applies until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then Medium Speed applies.

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SLOW APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Slow Speed applies until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then Medium Speed applies.

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SLOW APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Slow Speed applies until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then Medium Speed applies.

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SLOW APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Slow Speed applies until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then Medium Speed applies.

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SLOW APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Slow Speed applies until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then Medium Speed applies.

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SLOW APPROACH

 

Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Slow Speed applies until entire train clears all interlocking, controlled point or spring switches, then Medium Speed applies.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

              1.  Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2.  Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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RESTRICTING

 

Proceed at Restricted Speed until entire train has cleared all interlocking, controlled point and spring switches (if signal is an interlocking or controlled point signal) and the leading end has:

 

1. Passed a mored favorable fixed signal,

or

2. Entered Rule 171 territory.

 

In CSS territory, trains with operative cab signals must not increase speed until the train has run 1 train length past a location where a more favorable cab signal was received.

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STOP SIGNAL

 

Stop.

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STOP SIGNAL

 

Stop.

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STOP SIGNAL

 

Stop.

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STOP SIGNAL

 

Stop.

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STOP SIGNAL

 

Stop.

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STOP SIGNAL

 

Stop.

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STOP SIGNAL

 

Stop.

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STOP SIGNAL

 

Stop.

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STOP SIGNAL

 

Stop.

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STOP SIGNAL

 

Stop.

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STOP SIGNAL

 

Stop.

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STOP SIGNAL

 

Stop.

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APPROACH CLEAR

 

Proceed.

 

NOTE: Does not convey block or track information.

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APPROACH CLEAR

 

Proceed.

 

NOTE: Does not convey block or track information.

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APPROACH RESTRICTING

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

 

NOTE:  Does not convey block or track information.

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APPROACH RESTRICTING

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

 

NOTE: Does not convey block or track information.

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APPROACH RESTRICTING

 

Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal. Trains exceeding Medium Speed must at once reduce to that speed.

 

NOTE: Does not convey block or track information.

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CLEAR SLIDE DETECTOR SIGNAL

 

Proceed; slide detector not actuated.

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SLIDE DETECTOR WARNING SIGNAL

 

Approach actuated slide detector prepared to stop short of obstruction.

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APPROACH SPEED LIMIT SIGN

 

Approach the Speed Limit Sign at a speed not exceeding the speed posted on the Approach Speed Limit Sign. Where a sign with 2 sets of numerals is posted, the higher speed applies to passenger trains, and the lower speed applies to freight trains.

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SPEED LIMIT SIGN

 

Proceed at speed posted on the Approach Speed Limit Sign until the entire train has passed the Resume Speed Sign.

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RESUME SPEED SIGN

 

Resume speed after the entire train has passed the Resume Speed Sign.

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DIVERGING APPROACH SPEED LIMIT SIGN

 

If routed to affected track, approach the Speed Limit Sign not exceeding the speed on the Diverging Approach Speed Limit Sign.

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DISTANT SIGNAL MARKER

 

Visual reminder to push-pull trains that Rule 403 applies in the block governed by this signal.

 

NOTE:  Located on or near the mast of distant signals in territory where push-pull trains operate, cab signals are not in service, and the maximum speed of trains exceeds 30 MPH.

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DELAYED IN BLOCK SIGN

 

Visual reminder to push-pull trains that Rule 403 applies to station stops made at this location.

 

NOTE:  Located at or near the end of passenger stations in blocks between distant signals and home signals in territory where push-pull trains operate, cab signals are not in service, and the maximum speed of trains exceeds 30MPH.

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