--- In cpsig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "rlkennedy27" <r.l.kennedy@...> wrote:
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.
