Here is the answer I received from a friend who worked for CP.
Well now, a yellow over red flag will be accompanied by torpedoes not less than
200 yards beyond the flag. These must be replaced by a crew member (Rule
41(b)). In the given situation there is no relief unless there are special
instructions in the Timetable or elsewhere (such as a Form Y train order) that
govern this situation. The SL&H Timetable #10 (effective June 9, 1996) doesn't
have any regular scheduled passenger trains (i.e., GO Trains, which operate in
CTC territory only) shown in the Timetable so I can't check that angle out. In
fact it doesn't have any footnotes related to replacing torpedoes, so the UCOR
must apply as is, unless there are special provisions in the CS44 or GOB's. I
would think this would make for a long walk for the conductor on freight
trains, so I suspect there are supplementary rules covering this situation.
This situation qualifies as an "unusual track signal condition" as defined by
Rule 44. In this instance Rule 44(b) applies: "A train or engine which
encounters any of the signals prescribed by Rule 42....which is not in
possession of a Form Y train order requiring the placement of such signal, must
stop. A crew member must communicate with the RTC as quickly as possible and be
governed by instructions received."
So what does he do? Stop the train. Communicate with the RTC, who will likely
provide his train with protection. Communicate with the conductor and arrange
for rear end protection if necessary.
Under what circumstance would this situation exist...an emergent track
condition required it (broken rail, derailment, washout, something occupying
the track ahead that shouldn't be there....) Does it make any difference that
this is a passenger train? I don't know.
The engineman can change his underwear later, if necessary.
To: cpsig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: r.l.kennedy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 01:51:09 +0000
Subject: [cpsig] UCOR rules scenario
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?
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