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LIRR rules ExamRule 100 - answer within designated limits specified in the timetable, the main track may
be used by proper signal indication or permission of the block operator without
protecting against following movements on the same track.
Rule 409 - answer Where speed-controlled trains are operated with fixed automatic
block or interlocking signals (except as affected by rule 410)
Rule 410 - answer Where speed-controlled trains are operated without fixed automatic
block signals.
Rule 251 - answer On portions of the railroad and on tracks specified in the timetable,
trains will run with reference to other trains in the same direction by block signals whose
indications will supersede the superiority of trains.
Rule 261 - answer On portions of the railroad and on tracks specified in the timetable,
trains will be governed by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority
of trains for both opposing and following movements on the same track.
trains MUST NOT clear the main track at a switch not equipped with an electric lock.
Rule 262 - answerA train for which the direction of traffic has been established must not
move in the opposte direction without proper interlocking signal indication or train order.
Rule 99 - answerWhen a train is stopped on main track, except when making a
momentary stop at a passenger station, the flagman must go back with the reqired
signals to protect the train. The minimum distance for rear end protection is specified in
the timetable special instructions. Upon reaching this distance, the flagman will display
one lighted fusee. The front of the train must be protected the same way, when reqired.
When recalled and safety permitts, the flagman may return to the train leaving a lighted
fusee. Crew members are responsible for the protection of their train.
Rule S-93 - answerYard limits are specified by timetable special instructions and
indicated by yard limit boards. Within yard limits, movements not authorized by
timetable schedule or train order may be made with proper signal indication or
permission of the block operator. In yard limits, extra trains will move prepared to stop
within one-half range of vision short of other yard movements or obstructions, not
exceeding 15 miles per hour, unless the track is known to be clear by block signal
indication.
Rule S-96 - answerwhere rule 251 is in effect, an inferior train must be notified by train
order about the engine number of an opposing regular train, if possible.
, Rule S-97 - answerWhere Rule 251 is in efffect, extra trains must not be run without
train orders, unless otherwise provided(yard limits).
Where Rule 261 is in effect, signal indication or permission from the block operator will
be the authority for a train to proceed as an extra train.
Rule D-97 - answerExtra trains may be run without train orders. Signal indication or
permission from the block operator will be the authority for aa train to proceed as an
extra.
Rule S-87 - answerwhere rule 251 is in effect, inferior trains must clear the time and
block of opposing regular trains by not less than five minutes, unless otherwise
provided. Train movements unable to clear the main track must be protected as
provided by rule 99.
Rule 152 - answerWhen a train crosses over to or obstructs another track, unless
otherwise provided, it must first be protected as prescribed by rule 99.
Rule 26 - answerA blue signal is a blue flag, blue light, or blue tag by day or a blue light
or an illuminated blue tag by night. blue signals signify that wordmen are on, under or
between rolling equipment and when displayed:
1. The equipment must not be coupled to or moved.
2. Other equipment must not be placed on the the same track so as to reduce or block
the view of a blue signal.
3. Rolling equipment must not pass a blue signal.
4. A blue signal may only be removed by the same craft or group that displayed them.
Rule 153 - answerAll movements of tracks used for passenger trains, not protected by a
block signal system or by an interlocking, must be made at restricted speed.
Movements on tracks other than main tracks, unless otherwise specified, must be mad
at restricted speed.
Rule 316 - answer(For absolute block for both following and opposing movents on the
same track.)
A train must not be admitted to a block unless it is clear, except as provided by Rule
327 or train order.
Rule 327 - answerthe block operator may permit a train to enter a block at restricted
speed behind a train a sufficient distance to clear a main track switch in order to
proceed in the opposite direction.
when authorized by the train dispatcher, the block operator may issue a clearance card
form A to permit a train to pass a stop-block signal and enter an occupied block behind
another train to do station work. the conductor or engineer must obtain clearance card
form K before proceeding from the station.
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