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I. We are in CTC and come to a Stop Indication. We call the Dispatcher and
are informed that the control machine does not indicate the switch is
lined and locked. We are instructed to pass the signal and operate
the switch by hand. In this situation are we required to get Track
and Time before we place the dual control switch in hand operation?
A. Yes.
B. No.
II. We are on a Local in CTC and we need to switch in and out of a siding.
We would like to place the dual control switch in hand operation for
these moves. Do we need Track and Time that includes the switch plus
permission to hand throw the switch?
A. Yes.
B. No.
III. We are on a work train and we have Track and Time from Control Point 100
to Control Point 130 including the sidings. We want to place the dual
control switch in hand operation at CP 120. Is our Track and Time
all the authority we need for this operation?
A. Yes.
B. No.
IV. We pass an Approach Signal, we reduce our speed to 30 MPH prepared to stop
at the next signal. We reach a point where we can see the next signal and
see a Clear Indication. Are we required to continue moving prepared to
stop at the signal?
A. Yes.
B. No.
V. Refering to the previous question. Since we can see the next signal is
Clear and we are not required to stop short of it, can we increase our
speed at this point?
A. Yes.
B. No.
When not teaching rules classes, Mickey works the 7:59 A.M. Hump Job in Fort Worth. 8-97