by OportRailfan
Those are 2 good shots to clearly show the gantlet track.
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504. Delay in a Blockthats the rule, and it is written a confusing the way it is written. But basically its a reminder to the engineer, that he has already passed the distant signal, which is the automatic signal BEFORE a home signal, made his station stop which is inbetween the distant signal and the home signal, and the next signal he comes upon will be the home signal.
The following restrictions do not apply to trains that have cab signals in service for the direction of movement, or that have experienced a cab signal failure in Rule 562 territory (cab signals without fixed automatic block signals).
a. Trains Making Stops Other Than Station Stops
If a train that has passed a block signal stops for any reason other than a passenger train making a station stop, it must proceed at Restricted Speed. The train may resume the speed authorized by the last signal received when:
1. The next signal is seen to display a proceed indication,
AND
2. The track is known to be clear to the next signal.
b. Push-Pull Trains Making Station Stops or Slow Movement After Passing Distant Signal
If a push-pull train that has passed a distant signal makes a station stop or reduces speed to less than 10 MPH, it must:
1. Approach the home signal prepared to stop,
AND
2. Not exceed 40 MPH, unless governed by a slower speed.
The train may resume the speed authorized by the distant signal when the home signal is seen to display a proceed indication.
If a push-pull train makes a stop other than a station stop in any block, it will be governed by paragraph “a” of this rule.
ccutler wrote:If anyone knows the scope of what Dow does there now, please let me know.There's really not a whole lot going on at the Dow facility anymore. Currently, there is only one process left, i believe it's a type of plastic they're manufacturing. However, the site is up for sale, and Dow will be moving out soon. From the information I have, they'll be there for 3 more years at the most.
OCtrainguy wrote:Looking for some snow photos this morning, I headed up to South Plainfield this morning with a friend of mine. We spent about four hours there from about 7:30 to 11:30. Saw seven trains in that timeframe, but none in the last hour. All trains were NS, didn't see any CSX trains. Here's a recap:Most of the CSX manifests come thru middle to late day, especially CSX Q300, Greenwich Yard, Philadelphia PA to Oak Island, Q409, Selkirk Yard, Albany NY to Rice Yard, Waycross GA, Q439, Selkirk to Hamlet, NC, Q410, the northbound counterpart of Q409, Q438, the northbound counterpart of Q439 (Q438 and Q410 might be hauling Metro-North Railroad M-8 EMUs up from Baltimore, so be on the lookout for that!!), Q417, Selkirk to Pavonia Yard, Camden NJ and its northbound counterpart Q418. Also a good CSX stacker is Q-190/191, both between Philadelphia and Kearny. With the summer season and later sunset, you might even see the southbound counterpart of Q300, which is Q301. Also be ready for CSX Q740/741, also known as the Tropicana Juice Train, though from what I see those are known to come in darkness.
7:40 EB NS 24Z 8-40CW & D9-40C
8:15 EB NS 18N D9-40CW & NREX SD45-2T
8:35 EB NS 214 BNSF D9-44CW & D9-40CW
8:57 EB NS 20K PRR SD60I & 2629 (primer SD70M)
9:25 WB NS 11J 2 D9-40CWs
10:00 EB NS 212 7115, 1615 & high hood SD40-2
10:38 WB NS 213 D9-40C & PRR 6764
Overall it was a good morning. Seven trains and they were all NS. I was hoping to see some CSX trains as last week, as their trains had a good mix of engines including SD60M, SD70MAC and SD70ACE units.
davebdawg wrote:Why is the Potter grade crossing closed for vehicle traffic as I just noticed the sign out in front for detours???It sounds like the crossing has settled a bit. so they have to open the crossing up and raise it up. They will do Prospect Ave next week (4-15).
davebdawg wrote:Any idea on when the crossing will be open to carz??When the work is done.