The rule book of the American railway association; October, 1909

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 Excerpt: ...block signalman. 372. If a train is held by a block signal to exceed minutes, the conductor must ascertain the cause. 373. Conductors must report to any unusual detention at block stations. 374. A block station must not be considered as closed, except as provided on time-table or by special instructions. Designated official. 375. When, a block station is open at an irregular hour, the required block indications will be given by hand signals, in addition to block signals, until all trains have passed which have not received a train order or special instructions that the block station is open. Form (B). COMPANY. CAUTION CARD. i!' Block Station;M.,, 190.. 1 To Engineman, train No. on track: s Block is not clear. You may proceed with caution, expecting to find track obstructed., Signalman. Enginemen receiving this card properly filled out and signed by the signalman, may proceed with the train under control prepared to stop short of any obstruction in the block. On roads where it is desired to give Caution Cards to the conductor, the word "conductor" may be incorporated in the form. Block Station;M.,, 190. To Engineman, train No.. track: Block is clear. Signal cannot be cleared; proceed., Signalman. This card must be used.ly in case of failure of block signal appara-tus, and when block has been duly reported clear by the signalman at the block stati. in advance. The enginemanreceiving this card properly filled out and signed by the signalman, may proceed. On roads where it is desired to give Clearance Cards to the conductor, the word "conductor" may be incorporated in the form. Block Station;M.,, 190, To Engineman, train No. on track: Means of communication have failed. You may proceed with caution, expecting to find track obstructed., Signa...