Answers to Know Your Rules

By Mickey Cowling

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I. B, we are not required to stop short of the signal because the clear signal we are running on does not require us to be prepared to stop at the next signal.
II. B, Rule 9.5, (WHERE STOP MUST BE MADE), does not apply in this situation because we are moving on a clear signal.
III. Yes, yes, yes, we are moving on an approach signal and we ARE prepared.
IV. B, yes, immediately. This is where Rule 9.5 comes into effect. Rule 9.5 only applies when movement is being made beyond a block signal requiring a train to be prepared to stop before passing the next signal.
V. B, No, this yard job does not need a Track Warrant, they have become part of the train they are assisting.

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When not teaching rules classes, Michey works the 7:00 A.M. Hump Job in Fort Worth.