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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, all trains and engines except first-class must clear the main track not less than ten 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 roadway signs in the shape of the letter "D", with silver gray Scotchlite background.

Except as directly affected by restrictions under Items 1 and 2, All Subdivisions, of Special Instructions No. 1, 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 be governed by speed restriction as indicated under Item 2, First Subdivision. Other trains will be governed by other roadway signs.

Where zone speed for Streamliner is lower than the maximum permissible speed for other trains, zone speed will govern.

Where the movement is from a higher to a lower speed zone the zone sign is located approximately 5000 ft. 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 by more than 10 MPH 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.

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.

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 straight air brakes being handled in the train, the automatic air brakes will be used and Superintendent notified. In this event speed of train will not exceed the maximum permissible speed for other passenger trains.