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

are properly lined for the route generated on the authority that will be issued
to the movement.
(d) When switching is to be performed over a dual control switch, in conjunction
with Rule 566.1 or 577.1, the switch may be operated by hand after authority
has been obtained as prescribed by Rule 566, 567 or 577. The selector lever
must be placed in “hand” position. The hand throw lever must be operated
until the switch points move in both directions with the action of the hand
throw lever. The selector lever must be left in “hand” position until switching is
completed. The RTC must be advised when the selector lever has been
restored to the “power” position and locked.
104.3 POWER-OPERATED SWITCHES AT A STOP SIGNAL
When the crew of a movement is authorized to pass a stop signal to move over a
power- operated switch, a crew member must observe that the switch points are
lined for the authorized route.
104.4 SEMI-AUTOMATIC SWITCHES
(a) A semi-automatic switch will be equipped with reflectorized targets.
(b) When ice or snow may affect the ability of the switch points on a semiautomatic
switch to close properly when operated by wheel flange, a member
of the crew must manually line the switch and ensure the points are properly
lined before a trailing move is commenced over the switch. Movements
operating in a facing point direction must observe the position of the points in
addition to the target indication before proceeding over a semi-automatic
switch.
(c) After coupling to equipment at a semi-automatic switch, or when reversing
direction through such switch, a facing point move must not be made, unless
one unit of equipment has trailed entirely through the switch, or it is known
that the points are properly lined for the movement.
104.5 DERAILS
(a) The location of each derail will be marked by a sign, unless otherwise
directed by special instructions. Employees must be familiar with the location
of each derail.
(b) A movement or track unit must stop short of a derail set in the derailing
position.
(c) Each derail must be left in the derailing position. When so authorized by
special instructions, a derail may be left in the non-derailing position only
when stored equipment is not present.
Special Derails: A derail that may be left in non-derailing position will be
indicated in the time table or special instructions as: SPECIAL DERAIL.
The following requirements govern their use:
• Equipment to be left must be coupled together.
• When such track is clear of equipment the derail must be left in the
non-derailing position and secured with a lock.
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