As I said, this was intended for railfans since as Steve noted some are quite
sure they know all about the rules. But, knowing the rules by rote and not
having any practicle experience of working with them the real world is a far
different thing. I ran across one such person years ago who insisted likewise.
I then offerred this test question herewith. His answer was: Rule 42 Stop and
do not proceed until you have permission from the foreman at the location.
WRONG!
The correct answer is: Comply with rule 41c which you do by sounding signal
14(c) one long and three short (flagman protect rear of train) and by stopping.
You do this because you have just exploded the torpedoes set down to stop your
train and they must be replaced to stop the next train following you.
In this situation the flagman (rear trainman) who is supposed to be stationed
in the rear vestibule of the last car to immediately respond would then throw
off a burning red fusee and then when the train actually gets stopped, drop off
and go back the required distance to flag.
Why no train order warning of this impassible track? Simple. Something happened
(or was discovered) after the train had departed the original terminal and
there was not sufficient time to get an order delivered by an operator enroute.
Which is why an engineer must remain alert at all times and not let complacency
compromise safety.
--- In cpsig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "rlkennedy27" <r.l.kennedy@...> wrote:
This is intended for railfans. Railroaders familiar with UCOR might want to
wait 24 hours before replying.
Situation:
You are engineer on a regular passenger train operating under UCOR in non-CTC
territory.
All is normal until suddenly you spot a yellow over red flag. You reduce
speed preparing to stop at a red flag ahead.
What is the FIRST thing you do?
Secondary: You have no orders covering this unexpected situation. Why not?
