05-20-2011, 01:18 PM
Gary, the operating manual of CSX ( 52293068-CSX-Operating-Rules-Signal-Aspects-and-Indications.pdf ) describes:
100-E
6. Manual Stopping Of Automatic Grade Crossing Warning Devices.
When operating conditions require the manual stopping of automatic grade crossing devices
the train dispatcher must be notified prior to operating these devices to obtain information
concerning approaching movements.
Train crews are responsible for the proper operation of all manual stopping devices as prescribed
in special instructions, and as posted at road crossing location.
The train dispatcher must be notified immediately when the operation of a manual interruption
of the automatic grade crossing warning device does not function properly.
Manual operation must not be used when a train is occupying the crossing.
When the warning is stopped manually, no movement may be made over these crossings
until:
A.Alternate warning is provided by on-ground personnel, or
B. The automatic warning devices are re-activated and proper warning is provided. If the
crossing is equipped with gates they must be in the horizontal position before movement
enters the crossing.
At locations where stopping the automatic warning devices affect adjacent tracks, an employee
must provide proper warning by;
A. On-ground personnel, or
B. Re-activate the automatic warning devices per posted instructions.
100-E
6. Manual Stopping Of Automatic Grade Crossing Warning Devices.
When operating conditions require the manual stopping of automatic grade crossing devices
the train dispatcher must be notified prior to operating these devices to obtain information
concerning approaching movements.
Train crews are responsible for the proper operation of all manual stopping devices as prescribed
in special instructions, and as posted at road crossing location.
The train dispatcher must be notified immediately when the operation of a manual interruption
of the automatic grade crossing warning device does not function properly.
Manual operation must not be used when a train is occupying the crossing.
When the warning is stopped manually, no movement may be made over these crossings
until:
A.Alternate warning is provided by on-ground personnel, or
B. The automatic warning devices are re-activated and proper warning is provided. If the
crossing is equipped with gates they must be in the horizontal position before movement
enters the crossing.
At locations where stopping the automatic warning devices affect adjacent tracks, an employee
must provide proper warning by;
A. On-ground personnel, or
B. Re-activate the automatic warning devices per posted instructions.
Reinhard