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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.
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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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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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