The Dunbar & Wausaukee Railroad operates under an abreviated version of the General Code of Operating Rules (1994).
The rules herein govern the operation of the railroad and must be complied with by all railroad employees.

GENERAL CODE OF OPERATING RULES

Third Edition

Effective -April 10, 1994

5.0 SIGNALS AND THEIR USE 

5.9 Headlight Display
Turn the headlight on bright to the front of every train, except when the light must be dimmed as outlined in Rule 5.9.1 (Dimming Headlight) or turned off as outlined in Rule 5.9.2 (Headlight Off).

5.9.1 Dimming Headlight
Except when the engine is approaching and passing over a public crossing at grade, dim the headlight during any of the following conditions:

1. At stations and yards where switching is being done.

2. When the engine is stopped close behind another train.

3. In non-signaled territory, when the engine is stopped on the main track waiting for an approaching train.

5.9.2 Headlight Off
Turn the headlight off under either of the following conditions:
1. When the train is stopped in the clear of the main track to meet a train. However, an extinguished headlight does not indicate to an opposing train that a train is clear of the main track.

5.9.4 Displaying Headlights Front and Rear
When engines are moving, crew members must turm on the headlight to the front and rear, but may dim or extinguish it on the end coupled to cars.

6.0 MOVEMENT OF TRAINS AND ENGINES

6.1 Repeat Instructions
An employee who verbally receives instructions or information about train or engine movements must repeat them.

6.2 Initiating Movement
Before initiating movement on a main track, a crew member must:

• Receive a track warrant.

6.3 Main Track Authorization
Do not occupy main tracks unless authorized by one of the following:

• Rule 6.13 (Yard Limits)
• Rule 14.1 (Authority to Enter TWC Limits)
• Special instructions or general order

6.4 Reverse Movements
Make reverse movements on the main track at restricted speed and only within the limits a train has authority to occupy the track.  

6.9 Meeting or Passing Precautions
A train standing on the main track to meet an opposing train must, if possible, line the switch for the opposing train to leave the main track.

6.13 Yard Limits
Within yard limits, trains or engines are authorized to use the main track not protecting against other trains or engines. Engines must give way as soon as possible to trains as they approach.

6.17 Switches at Junctions
The normal position for a junction switch is for through movement on the main track where the junction is an intermediate station.

6.28 Movement on Other than Main Track
Except when moving on a main track or on a track where a block system is in effect, trains or engines must move at a speed that allows them to stop within half the range of vision short of:

• Train
• Engine
• Railroad car
• Men or equipment fouling the track
• Stop signal
  or
• Derail or switch lined improperly

6.28.2 Stopping Clear in Siding
When possible, a train entering a siding must not stop until the entire train is clear of the main track.

6.32.6 Blocking Public Crossings
If possible, a standing train or switching movement must avoid blocking a public crossing longer than 10 minutes.

7.0 SWITCHING

7.1 Switching Safely and Efficiently
While switching, employees must work safely and efficiently and avoid damage to contents of cars, equipment, structures, or other property.

14.0 RULES APPLICABLE ONLY WITHIN TRACK WARRANT CONTROL (TWC) LIMITS

14.1 Authority to Enter TWC Limits
Where designated by the timetable, a track warrant will authorize main track use under the direction of the train dispatcher.

14.2 Designated Limits
Track warrant limits must be designated by specifying track, where required, and exact points such as switches, mile posts, or identifiable points. However, station names may be used as follows.

A. First Named Point
When a station name designates the first named point, authority extends from and includes the last siding switch. Authority extends from the station sign if no siding exists.

B. Last Named Point
When a station name designates the last named point, authority extends to and includes the first siding switch. Authority extends to the station sign if no siding exists.
At the last named point, authority extends to but does not include the last siding switch when the track warrant states, "Hold main track at last named point."

14.3 Operating with Track Warrants
A track warrant authorizes a train or engine to occupy the main track within designated limits. However, the train or engine must not foul a switch at either end of the limits where an opposing train may use the same switch to clear the main track.
The train or engine must move as follows:

1. Proceed from one point to another in the direction the track warrant specifies. When a crew member informs the train dispatcher that the entire train has passed a specific point, track warrant authority is considered void up to that point.
   or
2. If authorized to "WORK BETWEEN" two specific points, the train or engine may move in either direction between those points without flag protection.

14.8 Track Warrant Requests
An employee who requests a track warrant must inform the train dispatcher what movements will be made and, when necessary, which tracks will be used and how much time is required.

14.9 Copying Track Warrants
The conductor and the engineer must have a copy of the track warrant issued to their train, and each crew member must read and understand it. The copy must show the date, location, and name of the employee who copied it. The following must occur when transmitted verbally:

A. Transmitting Track Warrants

1. An employee will enter all of the information and instructions on the track warrant.
2. The employee will repeat the information to the train dispatcher.
3. The train dispatcher will check it and, if correct, will say "OK" and give the time and his initials.
4. The employee will enter the "OK" time and the train dispatcher's initials on the track warrant and repeat them to the train dispatcher.

1. The track warrant is not in effect until the "OK" time is shown on it.
2. If the track warrant restricts movement or previously granted authority, it cannot be considered in effect by the train dispatcher until acknowledgment of the "OK" has been received.

14.10 Track Warrant in Effect
A track warrant is in effect until a crew member reports the train has cleared the limits, or the track warrant is made void. The crew member must inform the train dispatcher when the train has cleared the limits.

Time Limit Shown
If the track warrant shows a time limit, the train must clear the limits by the time specified, unless another track warrant is obtained. If the crew members cannot contact the train dispatcher and time limits expire, authority is extended until the train dispatcher can be contacted.

14.12 Voiding Track Warrants
A crew member must write "VOID" across each copy of the track warrant when the train has reported clear of the limits or the track warrant has been made void.

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