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If push button "R" is operated and wait is not required, system may be restored to normal condition by operating push button "N".

If a westward train on the Olds lead with train rights to proceed to First Subdivision is stopped by automatic signal at east switch of Olds crossover trainman must operate clockwork release located in iron box locked with switch lock and marked "Release" by turning knob to right as far as it will go, holding a few seconds and releasing knob to return to its normal position after an interval of approximately two minutes. If signal desired does not indicate Proceed trainman may signal his train to proceed in accordance with his train rights and automatic signal and spring switch rules.

Westward trains to W-O line must stop before passing governing signal at east switch of Olds crossover and line switch by hand for W-O line, then proceed in accordance with signal indication. Switch must be returned to normal position after movement over it has been completed.

10.....Between Appleyard and Skykomish copies of train orders will be given head end of train so when helper engine or engines are cut in at intermediate stations one copy can be delivered to each helper engineer.

On trains having helper engines, whether passenger or freight, operators will hand up train orders to the rear trainman by train order hoop.

11.....Cashmere, control switch for manual operation of highway crossing signals, Division Street just west of depot, located in control box, locked with a switch lock, on cable post. To set crossing signals in stop position, open circuit control switch by pulling handle down. After using, place handle in normal position and lock control box.

12.....Winton, Berne, Scenic, electric knife switches located in depot provide manual control of signals at these locations so that signals can be set to display Stop-indication in case any defect is discovered while trains are passing these depots. Trains stopped by any of these three signals will not proceed until instructed by trainmen to do so. Knife switches are connected to westward automatic block signal at west switch, Scenic and Winton, and to eastward automatic block signal at east switch, Berne. Berne, two rail clamps have been placed in the depot for emergency use. When necessary for any train to set out bad order car on the siding at Berne, train crew must get these clamps from the depot and see they are properly secured to the rail on the east end of the car, properly blocked so there will be no danger of car running away. Crew that picks up the bad order car see clamps are removed and replaced in the depot.

13.....Cascade tunnel, track between Berne and Scenic is controlled by positive block in both directions. When stopped by a Stop-indication at automatic block signal located near entrance to tunnel, train must not proceed unless authorized by train order to do so. In case of loss of power or other emergency, a train in the tunnel may make a forward or backward movement to Scenic or Berne without flag protection and may pass signals indicating Stop and proceed at restricted speed without stopping.

14.....Tonga, water tank 3 miles east.

15.....Skykomish, unless otherwise directed by train dispatcher extension on east end of siding for use only by eastward trains and in no case will train or car be left on this extension without engine coupled and air brakes operative.

16.....Baring, water tank 1.26 miles west.

17.....Everett tunnel, track between Everett Jct. and west switch, Pacific Avenue, is controlled by positive block in both directions. When stopped by a Stop-indication at the home signal trains must not proceed unless authorized by train order to do so. A train or engine within these limits may make a forward or backward movement without flag protection.

18.....Everett, Electric switch machine, west siding switch Pacific Ave. is equipped with two levers for hand operation. These are latched and locked with a switch lock. Move "Short" lever to position displaying "Hand". Move lever marked "Hand Throw" slowly until clutch engages and switch points begin to move with "Hand Throw" lever. Switch may now be lined by hand as desired. "Short" lever shall be left in position displaying...