GSR Rule Book - 1933

Exceptions.

1.

To indicate to Driver and Guard during fog or falling snow that a distant signal in which a red light is used is at Caution. -- Rules 59, 91 and 194.

Red hand signal held steadily by Fogsignalman.

2.

To indicate to Driver that a distant signal in which a red light is used is defective and cannot be placed at Caution. -- Rule 81.

Red hand signal held steadily by Handsignalman at distant signal.

3.

To indicate to Driver that single line working is in operation. -- Rule 200.

Red hand signal held steadily by Handsignalman at a distant signal in which a red light is used, applicable to the line upon which single line working is in operation.

1.

To indicate to Driver and Guard during fog or falling snow that a distant signal in which a yellow light is used is at Caution. -- Rules 59, 91, and 194.

Yellow hand signal held steadily by Fogsignalman.

2.

To indicate to Driver that a distant signal in which a yellow light is used is defective and cannot be placed at Caution. -- Rule 81.

Yellow hand signal held steadily by Handsignalman at distant signal.

3.

To indicate to Driver that single line working is in operation. -- Rule 200.

Yellow hand signal held steadily by Handsignalman at a distant signal, in which a yellow light is used, applicable to the line upon which single line working is in operation.

4.

To authorise Driver to pass a multiple-aspect signal which is disconnected or out of order. -- Rule 78.

Yellow hand signal held steadily by Handsignalman at the signal.

5.

To indicate to Driver and Guard during fog or falling snow that a multiple-aspect signal is at Caution. -- Rule 91.

Yellow hand signal held steadily by Fogsignalman.

1.

Move away from hand signal, in shunting. -- Rule 52.

White light waved slowly up and down.

2.

Move towards hand signal, in shunting -- Rule 52.

White light waved slowly from side to side across body.

3.

To indicate to Guard of passenger train that all is right for the train to proceed. -- Rule 141

White light held steadily above the head by person in charge.

1.

Move slowly away from hand signal, in shunting. -- Rule 52.

Green light waved slowly up and down.

2.

Move slowly towards hand signal, in shunting -- Rule 52.

Green light waved slowly from side to side across body.

3.

Guard's signal to Driver to start, and to indicate that Guard or Shunter has rejoined train. -- Rules 55, 141 and 142.

Green light held steadily above the head, or green flag (where used) waved above the head.

4.

To indicate by night to Fireman of goods train after starting that his train is complete. -- Rule 142.

Green light waved slowly from side to side by Guard from his van.

5.

To indicate to Driver that train is divided. -- Rule 182.

Green hand signal waved slowly from side to side by Signalman.

6.

To give an All Right signal to Driver where there is no starting signal. -- Rules 27 and 38.

Green hand signal held steadily by Signalman.

7.

To authorise Driver to move after having been stopped at signal box -- Rule 54.

Green hand signal held steadily by Signalman.

8.

To authorise Driver to pass starting or advanced starting signal at Danger, for shunting purposes. -- Rule 38.

Green hand signal held steadily by Signalman.

9.

To indicate to Driver and Guard during fog or falling snow that the signal is at Clear. -- Rules 91 and 127 (xxii.)

Green hand signal held steadily by Fogsignalman.

10.

To reduce speed for permanent-way operations. -- Rules 60, 127 (xxi.), 217 and 218.

Green hand signal waved slowl from side to side by Handsignalman.

11.

To give an All Right signal to Driver when fixed signal (other than a multiple-aspect signal) is disconnected or out of order. -- Rules 78 and 81.

Green hand signal held steadily by Handsignalman at the signal.

12.

To authorise Driver to draw formward to signal box when fixed signal is out of order, before Handsignalman has arrived.

Green hand signal held steadily by Signalman at box.

13.

To indicate to Driver that section is clear, but station or junction is blocked. -- Rule 41.

Green hand signal held steadily by Signalman as train is approaching the box, or after giving verbal warning.

14.

To indicate to Driver of goods train, timed to sstop at a station, that there is nothing to pick up, and that if there is nothing to put off the train it need not stop. -- Rule 144.

Green hand signal waved slowly up and down.

15.

To indicate that catch points, spring points, or unworked trailing points are in right position to pass in facing direction.

Green hand signal held steadily by Handsignalman at points.

16.

To caution Driver entering terminal station or station worked under special instructions, if line is not clear. -- Rule 96.

Green hand signal held steadily by Signalman after bring train to a stand and giving verbal caution.

17.

To authorise Driver to pass fixed signal at Danger when attaching, deetaching or removing vehicles. -- (Rule 116/(b).)

Green hand signal held steadily by Signalman

(a) Both arms raised above the head denotes Danger, thus :--

(b) One arm raised above the head denotes Caution, thus :--

(c) One arm held in a horizontal position denotes All Right, thus :--