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Special Instructions - Page 7



SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS - ALL SUBDIVISIONS

1.....INSTRUCTIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF STREAMLINER TRAINS.

CLEARING OF STREAMLINERS.

The time of No. 1 must be cleared by westward first class trains not less than 5 minutes before No. 1 is due to leave the last station where time is shown, and by other westward trains not less than 10 minutes before No. 1 is due to leave the last station where time is shown.

The time of No. 1 must be cleared by eastward first class trains, except No. 2, not less than 10 minutes at all stations, and by other eastward trains not less than 15 minutes.

The time of No. 2 must be cleared by eastward first class trains not less than 5 minutes before No. 2 is due to leave the last station where time is shown, and by other eastward trains not less than 10 minutes before No. 2 is due to leave the last station where time is shown.

The time of No. 2 must be cleared by westward first class trains, except No. 1, not less than 10 minutes at all stations, and by other westward trains not less than 15 minutes.

Within yard limits, yard engines and light engine movements must clear the main track not less than 10 minutes before Nos. 1 and 2 are due to leave last station where time is shown.

MAXIMUM SPEED OF STREAMLINERS.

Maximum speed of Streamliner trains, consisting of Streamliner cars hauled by Diesel engines, will be designated by distinctive reflectorized roadway signs in the shape of the letter "D".

Except as directly affected by speed restrictions under Items 1 and 2, All Subdivisions, the "D" signs designate zone speed territories and the numerals thereon indicate in miles per hour the maximum permissible speed which will govern until the next zone is reached.

Between Ballard and Seattle, Streamliners will also be governed by speed restrictions as indicated under Item 2, First Subdivision. Where the movement is from a higher to a lower speed zone the zone sign is located approximately one mile from the point where the lower speed becomes effective. When the movement is from a lower to a higher speed zone the zone sign is located at the point where speed may be increased. Zone territories are listed herein for the convenience of employes.

MAXIMUM SPEED EXCEPTIONS:

When a Streamliner is detoured over Great Northern tracks outside of regular Streamliner territory, the Streamliner must not exceed the maximum permissible speed for other passenger trains in the territory operated.

When Streamliner is operated against the current of traffic in double track territory the Streamliner must not exceed the maximum permissible speed for other passenger trains. This does not modify Rule 93.

When Streamliner is handled by steam engine, or when other passenger trains are operated on Streamliner schedule, or when train consists of mixed Streamliner and conventional type equipment, the train must not exceed maximum permissible speed for other passenger trains in territory operated.

ELECTRIC BRAKES.

In event of failure of the electric straight air brakes, or if electric brakes cannot be used on account of cars not equipped with electric air brakes being handled in the train, the automatic air brake will be used.

Between terminals if engineer find electric brakes not operating properly, he shall immediately change brake valve over to automatic air brake operation and open circuit breaker to electric brake circuits. After changing from electric straight air brake operation to automatic air brake operation the train will be handled with automatic air to the next terminal where standing terminal air brake test can be made by carmen. Terminal brake tests should then be made with electric straight air and with automatic air and train may be handled with electric straight air if the brakes function properly during terminal test.



2.....SPEED RESTRICTIONS GENERAL.

(a)...Where Automatic Block and Interlocking Rules and Signal Indications require movement at RESTRICTED SPEED, such movements must be made prepared to stop short of train, obstruction, or switch not properly lined and on the lookout for broken rail or anything that may require the speed of a train to be reduced; but not exceeding 15 MPH or as much slower as necessary; and where conditions require the movement must be controlled so stop can be made in time to avoid accident.

(b)...Maximum permissible speed of passenger and freight trains, except Streamliners, will be designated by distinctive reflectorized roadway signs set in an upward angle of 45 degrees. Except as directly affected by speed restrictions prescribed below and other speed restrictions covered by Item No. 2 under individual Subdivisions, the 45 degree signs prescribe the speed territories and the numerals thereon indicate in miles per hour the maximum permissible speed which will govern until the next territory is reached.

When the movement is from a higher to a lower speed territory the 45 degree sign is located approximately one mile from the point where the lower speed becomes effective. When the movement is from a lower to a higher speed territory, the 45 degree sign is located at the point where speed may be increased.

When operating against the current of traffic in double track territory, trains must not exceed the maximum permissible speed prescribed by the 45 degree sign with the current of traffic. This does not modify Rule 93.