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Engine - ANS This is a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy.
Intermodal Train - ANS This is designed entirely to carry trailers, containers, motor vehicles
and or auto frames.
Car shop repair area - ANS 1 or more tracks for testing, servicing and repair of rolling
equipment.
Siding - ANS This is an auxilliary track for meeting and passing trains.
Limited speed - ANS Not to exceed 45 miles per hour.
Medium speed - ANS Not to exceed 30 miles per hour.
Slow Speed - ANS Not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
Controlled speed - ANS A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of vision.
It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on track equipment, or a stop
signal.
Restricted Speed - ANS A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of vision.
It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on track equipment, or a stop
signal.
Spring switch - ANS Equipped to restore to normal position after being trailed through.
Dual Control Switch - ANS This is power operated and also equipped for hand operation.
Excepted track - ANS A segment of track designated in special instructions. No more than 10
mph, no passenger service and no more than 5 hazmat cars.
Block Signal - ANS A fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern train movement.
Block - ANS Track section of defined limits.
Signal Aspect. - ANS The appearance of a fixed signal.
, Signal Indication - ANS Information conveyed by the signal aspect.
Improper signal aspect. - ANS When a signal aspect permits a train to proceed when the
condition of the block does not justify.
Intermediate signal - ANS Equipped with a number plate.
Controlled point - ANS Where signals are remotely controlled, defined in time tables.
Automatic Block Signal - ANS A block signal that is activated either by track circuit or in
conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This block signal automatically indicates
track condition and block occupancy.
Color light signal - ANS Displays aspect by a color of light.
Color position light signal - ANS Displays aspect by position of colored lights.
Controlled point - ANS Where signals are remotely controlled defined in time tables.
System notice - ANS Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and
instructions not affecting the movement of trains issued by the Operating rules department.
General notice - ANS Written or electronically transmitted notice of information and
instructions not affecting the movement of trains, issued by a division.
Dispatcher bulletin - ANS A computer generated form issued by the train dispatcher. It
contains current operating instructions applying to the train addressed. It also contains
information as to the latest system and general bulletins issued.
CSX train documentation - ANS A computer generated document consisting of some or all of
the following: Tonnage graph, restricted and special handling list, CT-168 report, clearance
bureau instructions, train listing and hazardous endorsement, hazardous special handling
instructions, and hazardous materials radio waybill form.
EC-1 - ANS A form used to record specific instructions regarding movements and controlled
blocks.
Blue Signal - ANS A clearly distinguishable blue flag, blue light, or blue tag by day, or blue
light or blue tag by night. When displayed, it signifies that workmen are on, under or between
equipment.
Pilot - ANS An employee assigned to a train when the engineer or conductor is not qualified
on the segment of track.
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