B&O/C&O Operating Rules 1969 - Use of Electrically-Locked Switches
Use of Electrically-Locked Switches
703. Where switch is equipped with electric lock, trains or engines
on main or other signalled track may enter non-signalled track without
permission when locking appliance is unlocked.
703-A. Where switch is equipped with electric lock,
no attempt must be made to to obtain unlock to enter main or other signalled track,
or cross over from one such track to another, without first securing
authority of the Train Dispatcher.
703-B. Where unlocking track sections are provided,
train or engine on main or other signalled track must occupy the portion
of that track immediately ahead of switch to obtain unlock.
703-C. When a switch cannot be unlocked through
proper manipulation, the Train DIspatcher may authorize Conductor or Engineer to
break the seal and manipulate emergency release, where provided.
The Train Dispatcher must notify proper SIgnal Department authority of
such occurence.
