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Define block sexy thang
A length of tracks of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block signals, block limit signal, automatic speed control or any condemnation thereof.
Define block-limit signal
A fixed signal indicating the limit of the block, the use of which is governed by manual block signal system runs.
Define inaccessible track
A method of establishing working limits on tracks not controlled by the train dispatcher or block operator by physically preventing the ent5ry and movement of trains.
Define spring switch
A switch equipped with a spring mechanism that will restore the switch points to the normal position after having been trained through.
Define timetable
The authority for the movement of regular trains subject to the rules. It contains classified schedules and special instructions relating to the movement of trains.
Define Absolute block
A block established between block stations, block limit stations, interlockings or any combination thereof which must not be occupied by more than one train except as provided by the rules.
Define block signal
A fixed signal or a hand signal in the absence of a fixed signal, at the entrance to a route or block that governs trains using that block.
Define Job briefing Mr.Future conductor ;)
When reporting for duty employees whose duties require coordination with other employees must hold a job briefing to review operational and safety conditions. If these conditions change employees must hold an additional job briefing to discuss the new conditions.
define station
A place designated by name on the station pages of the current time table.
Define secondary track
A designated track upon which trains may be operated without timetable or form L authority, or block signals subject to the prescribed signals, rules and special instruction.
Define speed controlled train
A train equipped with the following speed controlled apparatus, a cab signal indicator, sealed application value or switch, audible warning device and acknowledging switch, in operative condition for the direction in which it is to move.
Define home signal bae
A fixed signal that displays stop signal as its most restrictive aspect and governs the entrance to a route or block.
Define working limits
A segment of track with definite boundaries upon which trains may move only as authorized by the roadway worker in charge or that segment of track.
Define block station sexy thang
A place at which manual block signals are displayed.
Define siding
A designated track adjacent to a main track for the meeting or passing of trains.
Define interlocking limits handsome
The tracks between the extreme opposing home signals of an interlocking.
Define Indication my love
The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal.
Define electric lock switch
A hand operated switch equipped with an electrical device that restricts the movement of the switch.
Define interlocking station handsome :)
A place from which an interlocking is operated.
Define yard
A system of tracks, other than main tracks, secondary tracks or sidings, used for making up trains, storing cars and other purposes. All movements are subject to prescribed signals, rules and special instructions.
Define Pilot :)
An employee assigned to a train or track car when the engineer, conductor or track car driver is not qualified on the physical characteristics or rules of the railroad or portion of the railroad over which the movement is to be made.
Define foul time, You got this!
A method of establishing working limits on a main track, secondary track or siding in which a roadway worker is notified by the train dispatcher through the block operator that no trains will operate within the working limits established on that track until the roadway worker reports clear of the track,
Define hand operated switch
A switch that must be aligned by hand before a train makes a trailing point movement through the switch.
Define schedule
That part of a timeline that prescribes direction, number and movement of a regular train.
Define extra train
A train not authorized by a timetable schedule. It must be designated as:
Passenger extra- For passenger train extra.
Work extra- For work train extra
Track car extra- For track car extra
Extra- For any other extra train except passenger extra, work extra or track car extra.