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W&H MAIN YARDS: The Signal Guide - Baltimore and Ohio


(1968)
Clear
Name - Clear
Indication - Proceed

Approach Limited
Name - Approach Limited
Indication - Proceed approaching next signal at not exceeding limited speed

Approach Medium
Name - Approach Medium
Indication - Proceed approaching next signal at not exceeding medium speed

Limited Clear
Name - Limited Clear
Indication - Limited speed through crossovers, turnouts, sidings, interlocking limits and over power switches; then proceed at maximum authorized speed

Medium Clear
Name - Medium Clear
Indication - Medium speed through crossovers, turnouts, sidings, interlocking limits and over power switches; then proceed at maximum authorized speed

Medium-Approach Medium
Name - Medium-Approach Medium
Indication - Proceed at not exceeding medium speed approaching next signal at not exceding medium speed

Medium-Approach Slow
Name - Medium-Approach Slow
Indication - Proceed at not exceeding medium speed approaching next signal at not exceeding slow speed

Approach Slow
Name - Approach Slow
Indication - Proceed approaching next signal at slow speed. Train or engine exceeding medium speed when indication is seen must take action at once to reduce to medium speed or slower, if necessary

Approach
Name - Approach
Indication - Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Train or engine exceeding medium speed when indication is seen must take action at once to reduce to medium speed or slower if necessary

Distant Signal
Name - Distant Signal
Indication - Approach next signal prepared to stop

Medium Approach
Name - Medium Approach
Indication - Proceed and not exceeding medium speed prepared to stop at next signal

Slow-Approach Slow
Name - Slow-Approach Slow
Indication - Slow speed through crossovers, turnouts, sidings, interlocking limits, and over power switches. Train or engine may then proceed at maximum authorized speed, if conditions permit, but must approach the next signal at not exeeding slow speed

Slow-Approach
Name - Slow-Approach
Indication - Slow speed through crossovers, turnouts, sidings, interlocking limits, and over power switches; then proceed at not exceeding medium speed prepared to stop at next signal

Restricting
Name - Restricting
Indication - Proceed at restricing speed

Stop then Proceed
Name - Stop then Proceed
Indication - Stop; then proceed at restriced speed

Grade Signal
Name - Grade Signal
Indication - Proceed at restricted speed without stopping

Stop
Name - Stop
Indication - Stop


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