Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) TC O-0-93 - PDF

SWITCHES
104. HAND OPERATED SWITCHES
General
(a) Operation of Switches - semi-automatic, spring, dual control or auto-normal
switches operated by hand are considered hand operated switches, and all
rules governing hand operated switches apply.
(b) Except while being turned, each switch must be secured with an approved
device. When a switch has been turned, the points must be examined and
the target, reflector or light, if any, observed to ensure that the switch is
properly lined for the route to be used.
(c) A switch must not be turned while any part of a car or engine is between the
switch points and the fouling point of the track to be used, except when
making a running switch or in the application of the exception to Rule 114.
(d) Handling Of Main Track Hand Operated Switches By Other Than A Crew
Member.
When arrangements are made for a qualified employee to take charge of a
switch(es), the movement must not leave the location of the switch until
verbal confirmation has been received from the employee in charge of the
switch that the switch has been restored to normal position. The employee
taking charge of the switch must remain at the switch location until the
movement has cleared the switch.
When an approaching movement has made arrangements for other than a
crew member to reverse or restore to normal a switch for their movement, the
approaching movement must not act on such information unless advised that
the employee is at the switch and will remain in charge of the switch.
Verbal advice of switch position may be provided to a movement by a rules
qualified employee who must remain at the switch location until the
movement arrives.
Note: Not applicable to dual control switches in hand position and semiautomatic
switches.
(e) If it is known or suspected that either of the points or any part of a switch is
damaged or broken, the switch must be protected until it can be made safe
for use. A report must be made to the RTC or employee responsible for the
territory by the quickest available means.
(f) When a switch point lock is provided, it must be locked when the switch is left
in normal position. Employees must familiarize themselves with the location of
switch point locks.
(g) Speed through a turnout must not exceed fifteen (15) MPH unless otherwise
provided by signal indication or special instructions.
Main Track Hand Operated Switches
Notes:
(i) A main track hand operated switch must display a reflectorized target, or
light and target except in CTC or on a subdivision specified in special
instructions.
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