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TIMETABLE
NO. 6
TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 29, 2007
AT 0001 HOURS EASTERN STANDARD TIME
For the government and information of Employees of BB and, where applicable, Amtrak and CSXT
ROBERT E. BRYANT President
BUCKINGHAM BRANCH RAILROAD COMPANY
P.O. Box 336 1043 Main Street
Dillwyn, VA 23926 (434) 983-3300
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Page Revisons
Page Date
18 11/20/07 1 11/26/07 19 11/30/07 1. 2/4/08 26. 3/10/2008
14 3/25/2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS/CHARACTERS USED ................................................................................................... 1 BUCKINGHAM DIVISION TELEPHONE NUMBERS ................................................................................... 2 RICHMOND & ALLEGHANY DIVISION TELEPHONE NUMBERS .............................................................. 3
BUCKINGHAM DIVISION ............................................................................................................................ 4 METHOD OF OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 5 SPEED LIMITS ......................................................................................................................................... 5 EQUIPMENT RESTRICTIONS ................................................................................................................. 5 RADIO FREQUENCY AND INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................ 5 PUBLIC HIGHWAY CROSSINGS ............................................................................................................. 6
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BUCKINGHAM DIVISION................................................................................. 6 Arvonia Siding .......................................................................................................................................... 6 Shoving Trains: New Canton to Dillwyn ..................................................................................................... 6 Close Clearances ..................................................................................................................................... 6 General Instructions .................................................................................................................................. 6
RICHMOND & ALLEGHANY SUBDIVISION ............................................................................................... 7 PIEDMONT SUBDIVISION .......................................................................................................................... 7 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 8
Method of Operation ................................................................................................................................. 8 Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 Junctions and Railroad Crossings at Grade............................................................................................... 8 Switches and Derails ................................................................................................................................ 8 Signaled Public Crossing Protection.......................................................................................................... 8 Hand Brake Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 8 Use of Specified Tracks ............................................................................................................................ 9 Equipment Handling Instructions ............................................................................................................... 9 Air Brake and Train Handling Instructions.................................................................................................. 9 Equipment Restrictions ............................................................................................................................. 9 Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................................... 9
WASHINGTON SUBDIVISION .................................................................................................................. 10 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 11
Method of Operation ............................................................................................................................... 11 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 Junctions and Railroad Crossings at Grade............................................................................................. 11 Switches and Derails .............................................................................................................................. 11 Highways and Street Crossings .............................................................................................................. 11 Hand Brake Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 11 Use of Specified Tracks .......................................................................................................................... 11 Equipment Handling Instructions ............................................................................................................. 11 Air Brake and Train Handling Instructions................................................................................................ 11 Equipment Restrictions ........................................................................................................................... 11 Miscellaneous ......................................................................................................................................... 11
NORTH MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION .......................................................................................................... 12 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 15
Method of Operation ............................................................................................................................... 15 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 Engine Horn............................................................................................................................................ 15 Junctions and Railroad Crossings at Grade............................................................................................. 15 Switches and Derails .............................................................................................................................. 15 Highway and Street Crossings ................................................................................................................ 16 Hand Brake Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 16 Use of Specified Tracks .......................................................................................................................... 16 Equipment Handling Instructions ............................................................................................................. 17 Air Brake and Train Handling Instructions................................................................................................ 17 Equipment Restrictions ........................................................................................................................... 17
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RICHMOND & ALLEGANY DIVISION SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 18 1. Instructions Relating to Operating Rules.............................................................................................. 18 Signal Aspects and indications ............................................................................................................ 20 2. Instructions Relating to Safety Rules ................................................................................................... 25 3. Instructions Relating to Company Policies and Procedures ................................................................ 25 4. Instructions Relating to Equipment Handling Rules............................................................................. 25 5. Instructions Relating to Air Brake and Train Handling Rules ............................................................... 26 6. Instructions Relating to Equipment Restrictions—Entire Division ........................................................ 27 7. Miscellaneous Instructions ................................................................................................................. 27 8. BBRR Industrial Tracks ...................................................................................................................... 27
SPEED TABLE .......................................................................................................................................... 29
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ABBREVIATIONS/CHARACTERS USED
ABS Automatic Block Signal AWD Automatic Warning Devices BT Back Track CP Control Point CPS Control Point System (CSXT) CTC Centralized Traffic Control DGV Durbin & Greenbrier Valley RR EOT End of Train Device EAS Eastward Absolute Signal EW Eastward F Freight FT Feet HT House Track HTD Head end Train Device IDT Industry Track JCT Junction MP Mile Post NW Northward OOS Out of Service P Passenger RT Route RTC Rail Traffic Controller SouW Southward T&S Track & Structure TWC Track Warrant Control WAS Westward Absolute Signal W/O Without WW Westward XING Crossing YL Yard Limit Note: The terms ―Dispatcher‖ and ―Rail Traffic Controller‖ are synonymous. ―Dispatcher‖ is used on CSXT; ―Rail Traffic
Controller‖ is used on Buckingham Branch Railroad. Revised 11/26/07, 2/4/08
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BUCKINGHAM DIVISION TELEPHONE NUMBERS
General Phone Numbers: BB Phone Number (Dillwyn) 434-983-3300 BB Control Center/EMERGENCY (toll free) 866- 244-4529 RTC TWC 540-887-2274 If it is an emergency call, and you are
put on hold, PRESS 911, and your
call will be moved to the top of the call list. Use this feature for Emergencies only.
CSXT EMERGENCY 800-232-0144 Dispatcher AL (Jacksonville) 904-381-5182 NS Harrisonburg Office 540-434-7351 Customer Service 800-635-5768 Buckingham Division EMERGENCY 911
Buckingham County 9-1-1 434-969-1772 (South of James River Bridge)
Buckingham Sheriff 434-969-4294 Buckingham Fire 434-969-1772 Buckingham Rescue Squad 434-969-1772 Fluvanna County 9-1-1 434-589-8271 Virginia State Police 800-552-0962
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RICHMOND & ALLEGHANY DIVISION TELEPHONE NUMBERS
General Phone Numbers:
Buckingham Branch Railroad 434-983-3300
Buckingham Branch Control Center /Emergency 866- 244-4529 RTC CTC 540-887-2269 (call this number when in BB
CTC/signaled territory) RTC TWC 540-887-2274 (call this number when in BB TWC
territory [Piedmont Sub]) If it is an emergency call, and you are put on hold,
PRESS 911, and your call will be moved to the top of
the call list. Use this feature for Emergencies only.
CSXT
Emergency 800-232-0144
AM Dispatcher (Jacksonville, FL) 800-445-5524 (904-381-2617/18) CQ Dispatcher (Jacksonville, FL) 800-299-0030 (904-381-4131) NS Shenandoah Dispatcher 540-981-4739 Harrisonburg Office 540-434-7351 EMERGENCY NUMBERS Milepost
Richmond City Police (911) 804-646-6718 85.5 – 86.8
Henrico County Police (911) 804-501-5000 86.8 – 90.5
Hanover County Sheriff (911) 804-365-6110 90.5 – 127.6
Louisa County Sheriff (911) 540-967-1234 127.6 – 163.7
Orange County Sheriff (911) 540-672-1200 0.0 – 9.1 (161.32)
Albemarle County 163.7 – 203.4
Albemarle County Sheriff (911) 434-977-9041
Albemarle County Police 434-296-5807
Charlottesville Police 434-977-9041 (180.1 – 183.9) Charlottesville Fire 434-970-3248
Charlottesville Rescue 434-246-4825
Nelson County Sheriff (911) 434-263-7050 203.4 – 204.0
Augusta County 204.0 – 246.9
Augusta County Sheriff (911) 540-245-5501
Waynesboro Police 540-942-6701 (206.2 – 209.7)
Waynesboro Fire 540-942-6730 “
Augusta Medical Rescue Squad 540-932-5777 “
Staunton Police 540-332-3845 (220.5 – 222.7)
Staunton Fire 540-332-3885 ―
Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad 540-885-3444 “
Rockbridge County Sheriff (911) 540-463-7328 246.9 – 255.2
Bath County Sheriff (911) 540-839-2375 255.2 – 270.0
Alleghany County Sheriff (911) 540-965-1770 270.0 – 276.0
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BUCKINGHAM DIVISION
Station
Number (FSAC)
MILE POST
West STATION/CP East Sidings/Industrial Tracks
Siding
Length (Feet)
Siding
Capacity (Cars)
AIRLINE ----- 35
NO. 1 ----- 40
62559 CA 68.4 STRATHMORE (CSXT) NO. 2 ----- 95
2.0
NO. 3 ----- 100
80375 CA 66.4 BREMO (CSXT)
62560 B 0.0 BREMO (BBRR)
62561 B 0.3 NEW CANTON TAIL TRACK 2500 40
(32 Chip cars)
SOLITE
BIN TRACK 928.5 12
1.5 BLUFF TRACK 674.5 16
COAL TRACK OOS
EAST LEAD 985 22
62562 B 2.3 BRIDGEPORT BRIDGEPORT 255 4
2.0 HI TEST Private Private
62564 B 4.0 ARVONIA ARVONIA 340 6
5.4
62565 B 9.4 JOHNSON
B 12.0 YARD LIMIT
B 12.1 3.3 MeadWestvaco 17
B 12.3-B 12.9 Alpha Run Around TK 1782 25
62566 B 12.7 ALPHA ALPHA 953 13
BUCKINGHAM YARD 1 947 12
BUCKINGHAM YARD 2
3.7 MULLITE 803 12
SEAY 833 9
EQUIPMENT 440 4
DILLWYN 400 8
ALLEN 152.5 2
62568 B 16.4 DILLWYN DILLWYN YARD 1 568 10
DILLWYN YARD 2 625 11
KOPPERS 543 10
NEWTON 488.5 8
B 17.3 YARD LIMIT; END OF TRACK BOTTOM 494.5 12
18.4 miles, Strathmore to End of Track
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BUCKINGHAM DIVISION
METHOD OF OPERATION
Track Section Between Authority for Movement Track(s) MP CAB 68.4 and CAB 66.4 (CSXT) MP B 0.0 and B 12.0 MP B 12.0 and B 17.3
CPS (ABS) TWC Rule 6.13 (Yard Limit)
Double Single Single
TRAIN CREW MUST RECEIVE AUTHORITY FROM CSXT DISPATCHER BEFORE OPERATING ON CSXT MAIN BETWEEN BREMO AND STRATHMORE
SPEED LIMITS
Freight Trains:
Main Track Unless Otherwise Restricted 10 mph
Diesel Units moving through water less than 3‖ above top of rail 3 mph
Main Track MP B 16.0 – 16.6 (Hwy US 15 5 mph
Passenger Trains:
Main Track Unless Otherwise Restricted 15 mph
Restriction: MP B16.4 to 17.3 (Dillwyn Yard to Bottom): PROHIBITED
TRACK CLASS: 1 (CFR 49, §213.9)
EQUIPMENT RESTRICTIONS
Unless otherwise authorized by the General Manager, equipment is restricted in the use of tracks, bridges, and trestles on the entire line between MP B 0.0 and MP B 17.3 (Dillwyn, VA) as follows.
1. Cars with gross weight exceeding 286,000 lbs 2. No six-axle locomotives.
The Allen Track Extension (MP B 16.2) is for work equipment only. Locomotives and cars allowed to the crossing only.
RADIO FREQUENCY AND INSTRUCTIONS
Frequency: BB - 160.455 (AAR 23)
BB Switching - 160.710 (AAR 40) CSXT Road - 160.230 (AAR 8) CSXT Dispatch - 160.320 (AAR 14)
Notify office personnel immediately of any problems with radio equipment. BB Train Identifications: Z710 Primary daily manifest train Work Extra 1 Any additional manifest train or work
train Work Extra 2 Any additional manifest train or work
train ODC Special Any ODC NRHS Excursion trains
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PUBLIC HIGHWAY CROSSINGS
Milepost AAR-DOT No. Route Number
0.25 224304L 687
2.12 224302X 652
4.00 224204G 675
6.07 224206V 671
8.53 224207C 610
9.58 224208J 622
12.13 224210K 617
12.67 224211S 731
13.67 224213F 669
14.83 224216B 631
16.55 224227N 15
17.03 224229C 1001
17.23 220230W 1003
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BUCKINGHAM DIVISION
Arvonia Siding. When switching Arvonia siding (and doing more than one switch, do not leave the Arvonia
road (Rt. 675, milepost B 4.0) crossing signals activated or the crossing blocked. If necessary, cut the train off south of the crossing and/or manually deactivate the crossing signals. Shoving Trains: New Canton to Dillwyn
When shoving the train from New Canton to Dillwyn, the amber beacon and backup signal will be used: 1) Through the entire length of the Solite plant, MP B 1.3 to MP B 1.9. 2) Through Arvonia, MP B 3.4 to B 4.1, 3) Through Dillwyn from the private crossing at MP B 16.0 through the US Hwy 15 crossing (MP B 16.7), 4) At all highway crossings, 5) At all private crossings when there is activity at or near the crossing.
In addition, the caboose horn will be used:
1) At all public highway crossings, 2) At all private crossings when there is activity at or near the crossing, 3) At any other point on the railroad when necessary.
Close Clearances
1) Alpha Siding (MP B 12.7) 2) Dillwyn Yard (MP B 16.4) 3) Koppers Siding (MP B 16.6)
General Instructions
Prohibited Passengers
Persons other than assigned crews and employees and State and Federal transportation inspectors (with proper identification in the performance of their assigned duties) are prohibited from riding or being on freight trains or locomotives unless they have an authorized release signed by an officer of the Company.
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RICHMOND & ALLEGHANY DIVISION
PIEDMONT SUBDIVISION
Mile
post
Westw
ard
Station/CP
Eastw
ard
Sid
ing
Length
Movem
ent
Auth
ority
Notes
P F
End
CSXT Peninsula
Subdivision
Begin
All color light signals Rules S100-S119
Begin BBRR Richmond & Alleghany
25 25 Division. RTC: 23/23, tone 4
88.4 EAST RUFFIN 2.9
88.6 WEST RUFFIN
92.2 EAST RICH 3.4
92.6 WEST RICH TWC
93.5 EAST ATLEE 1.1 2500' available to place a train with out
94.4 WEST ATLEE effecting crossing at Cool Springs Rd
97.0
98.0
18.2
111.7 EAST DIAMOND Interlocking controlled by CSXT CQ/AE
CPS dispatcher, radio 20/20, tone 3. See
111.9 WEST DIAMOND Special Instructions
111.9 Yard rules for main track operation
113.0 apply
114.0
115.0 TWC
25 25 5.5 Martin Marietta Industrial Track
117.4 EAST NOEL
118.1 WEST NOEL
6.4
123.8 EAST BEAVERDAM Siding-Industrial track off siding
124.3 WEST BEAVERDAM U.S. Silica
137.2 Vepco Spur
140.8 Mineral 17.0
145.7 EAST LOUISA Siding- Industrial track off siding
146.4 WEST LOUISA 5.6 Virginia Vermiculite
159.3 BOB 12.9 No switch. All color light signals are
159.9 CTC Operating Rules S 100 - S 119
20 20 160.3 YOWELL (ABS) E. Wye to Orange Branch
160.6 G TOWER W. Wye to Orange Branch
Begin
Washington SD
End
3273' Siding
2051'
Maximum
Authorized
Speed
85.5 AM JUNCTION
Doswell Yard YL
75.1 miles AM Junction to G Tower
Siding
Siding
CPS
Measured Mile
540'
1742'
3288'
2692'
Measured Mile
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PIEDMONT SUBDIVISION SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Method of Operation
Track Section Between Authority for Movement Track(s)
MP 85.5 and MP 111.7 TWC Single MP 111.7 and MP 111.9 CPS Single MP 111.9 and MP 113.0 Yard Limit Single MP 113.0 and MP 159.3 TWC Single MP 159.3 and MP 160.6 CTC (ABS) Single
1. Safety: No additional instructions 2. Junctions and Railroad Crossings at Grade
Location Railroad Protection
Diamond (MP 111.7- 111.9 CSXT RF&P Subdivision Operating Rule 9.12.1
Note: Standing trains or equipment must not block the CSXT- RF&P Subdivision crossing at Doswell.
Trains stopping to do work at Doswell will notify the control station each time when ready to cross the diamond. If a westbound train will not clear the Rt. 30 crossing while working or waiting for signal at Doswell, STOP will be made east of the crossing. 3. Switches and Derails installed (2006):
a. East Atlee Switch (MP 93.5). Siding extended east 500 feet, with a derail 250 feet west of the east switch.
b. Builder’s Specialty Industrial Track (MP 86.7): derail 160 feet east of the main track switch. 4. Signaled Public Crossing Protection:
a. Doswell – Automatic crossing protection installed at MP 106.8, (Brett aggregates private industrial road crossing), is equipped with flashing lights, gates, and bell. The crossing is equipped with a motion detector. Trains will be governed by BB Operating Rule 6.32.2 A. Approach circuit lengths are 1210’ in both directions on the main track.
b. Verdon (Martin Marietta) – No unattended locomotive shall be parked west of the New Market Mill Road public crossing (MP .
c. Verdon – Route 684 – When the west switch at Verdon is reversed, crossing protection at Route 684 will not activate until the locomotive passes MP 115.7. A time-out and restart feature is provided for eastbound trains. When necessary for eastbound trains or locomotives to stop before reaching the crossing, a STOP will be made west of MP 116.0. Eastbound trains or locomotives stopped or delayed within 2,200 feet of the crossing will not exceed a speed of 6 MPH approaching the crossing.
d. Noel – Route 746 – Crossing protection activation on the siding is adjusted for 5 mph movement.
Siding movements approaching the crossing must not exceed 5 mph. Cars left in the siding must not be left standing within 250 feet of the crossing. Clearance points are marked with white paint on ties and white posts adjacent to the side track.
e. Beaverdam Road – Route 715- The crossing has been equipped with flashing light signals, gates and a bell.
On the main track, the crossing is equipped with a constant time motion detector. Both the eastward and westward approach circuits on the main track are 1284 feet long. Movement over this crossing on the main track is governed by Operating rule 6.32.4 and 6.32.5.
f. Louisa – Route 628 – The operating circuit on the spur track extends 50 feet on each side of the crossing.
g. Gordonsville – Trains operating on the Straight and Team Tracks must approach highway grade crossings at Main and Depot Streets (equipped with automatic warning devices) prepared to provide crossing protection in accordance with Operating Rule 6.32.2
h. Gordonsville – 30th
Street, Just West of MP 160.6 If, in emergency, it is necessary to leave cars or
locomotives standing closer than 150 feet to the crossing, a crew member will flag highway traffic until cars or locomotives are removed.
5. Hand Brake Instructions: None
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6. Use of Specified Tracks
a. Richmond Newspaper – MP 93.0: Wheel stops located at end of track will not prevent a drawbar from striking the wall at end of track. Apply hand brakes to all cars placed.
b. Doswell Yard:
i BB has Placed two (2) signs, one at the north end of Track #4 (RF&P Subdivision) on the west side of track approximately 4 car lengths south of CP North Doswell; and one south of Track #4 (RF&P Subdivision) on the west side of Track #3 on the northwest quadrant of the Diamond, CP DOSWELL. These signs read:
―BEFORE ENTERING YARD CONTACT BBRR RADIO 40/40‖ (if no answer, call radio 23/23).
All CSXT crews entering the yard must contact the BB yard crew. If no contact is made after three (3) minutes, the CSXT crew may enter Track #4 to set off cars or bring a train to park. These signs do not create a close clearance.
c. Martin Marietta Aggregates (Verdon Rock Quarry)-MP 114.6: Note ―NO LOCOMOTIVES BEYOND THIS POINT‖ signs at the west end of the plant on the north side and the south side of the plant track. Signs are approximately 6 car lengths east of the derail located at the west end of the plant.
i. Crews will not move locomotives past this sign unless authorized to do so by Martin Marietta Aggregates employee or BB manager.
ii. These signs do not create a close clearance
iii. Note an additional track, #2 Lead track. The switch from #1 Lead to #2 Lead is about 1600 feet west of the main track. The 3230 ft track is located on the south side of the #1 Lead track; no derail on the #2 lead. 6-axle locomotives permitted on the east end of #2 lead track from the switch to the ―NO LOCOMOTIVES BEYOND THIS POINT‖ sign.
d. North Anna Industrial Track: all trains will STOP and FLAG all public road crossings without automatic protection.
e. Frederick Hall – Dominion Virginia Power Tracks: The security guard will handle gates on Tracks A and D
serving North Anna Power Station.
7. Equipment Handling Instructions: None 8. Air Brake and Train Handling Instructions
a. Empty cars, 80 feet long or longer, must be placed in trains in such a location that the trailing tonnage behind these empty cars does not exceed 7,400 tons westbound and 8,300 tons eastbound.
9. Equipment Restrictions: None 10. Miscellaneous:
a. On the Piedmont Subdivision, expect cars on the sidings.
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WASHINGTON SUBDIVISION
Mile
post
Westw
ard
Station/CP
Eastw
ard
Sid
ing
Length
Movem
ent
Auth
ority
Notes
P End Seminary Start NS RR
End Washington Subdivision
Begin
RTC: 23.23, Tone 5, except Gordonsville
Tower, Tone 4. All color light signals
Rules S100-S119.
25 25 0.0 ORANGE No siding
0.5 SOUTH ORANGE 0.4 Track out of service
CTC
6.8 ANNIE 6.7 (ABS) No Switch
7.6 Carter Lumber
8.6 1.7
8.9 NORTH GORDONSVILLE
JCT Piedmont Subdivision
9.1 G TOWER 0.3
160.4 G TOWER
10 10
160.6 Controlled siding
20 20 1.0
161.0
161.6 GORDONSVILLE
165.1 EAST LINDSAY 3.6
165.7 WEST LINDSAY 0.5
60 40 CTC
170.0 (ABS)
171.0
177.3
177.5 EAST MASSIE
178.2 WEST MASSIE 0.7
178.4 1.7
50 40
45 20 YL
179.9
15 10
180.9
Begin North Mountain Subdivision
End
4540'
163.1 See NoteMedium speed between 163.1 and 167.2
is 25 mph
Maximum
Authorized
Speed
F
30 25
10 10
2850' Controlled siding
167.2 See NoteMedium speed between 163.1 and 167.2
is 25 mph
3180' Controlled siding45 40
(Measured Mile) 12.7
176.3 See NoteMedium speed between 176.3 and 179.6
is 25 mph.
No switch
28.3 miles from Orange to Rivanna River Bridge; 19.2 miles from G Tower to Rivanna River Bridge
179.6 RIVANNA RIVER BRIDGE
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WASHINGTON SUBDIVISION SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Method of Operation
Track Section Between Authority for Movement Track(s)
MP 0.0 and MP 9.1 CTC (ABS) Single MP160.6 and MP 180.1 CTC (ABS) Single MP 179.6 and MP 180.1 Yard Limit Single
1. Safety:
a. MP 0.2: Orange Branch: Watch for hazardous walking conditions on and around the bridge.
b. MP 179.9: Moores Creek bridge walkway out of service.
2. Junctions and Railroad Crossings at Grade: G Tower: fully interlocked-controlled by the RTC, Buckingham Branch Control Center 3. Switches and Derails: None 4. Highways and Street Crossings
a. Gordonsville – Route 1002 – If in an emergency, it is necessary to leave equipment closer than 150
feet from the crossing, a member of the crew must flag highway traffic until the equipment is removed.
b. Trains operating between MP 0.0 and 9.0 must approach highway grade crossings equipped with
automatic grade crossing warning devices prepared to provide protection in accordance with Operating Rule 6.32.2
5. Hand Brake Instructions: None 6. Use of Specified Tracks
EXCEPTED TRACK: All tracks within the confines of the lower yard coming off the main track at MP 0.2 at
Orange. 7. Equipment Handling Instructions
Location Equipment Restriction
Orange – Industry tracks In Lower yard
Six-axle Units
Must Not Operate
Gordonsville – Truss Joist Wood yard track
American Press, Inc. Track
8. Air Brake and Train Handling Instructions: None 9. Equipment Restrictions: None 10. Miscellaneous: None
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NORTH MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION
Mile
post
Westw
ard
Station/CP
Eastw
ard
Sid
ing
Length
Movem
ent
Auth
ority
Notes
P
Under Over
End Washington Sub
Begin
RTC: 23.23, Tone 5. All color light
signals Rules S100-S119
10k tons 10k tons EB-East Bound; WB-West Bound
Charlottesville Yard
181.5
10 YL
181.7
15182.3 JC CABIN
NS crossing: See Special
Instructions
183.1 UVA No switch
45
183.9
185.1 5.9
40
189.0 EAST IVY
189.9 WEST IVY
190.1
55
190.7
191.0 CTC
192.0 (ABS) MP192.2 to 203.9: ABTH rule
555.9 in effect
194.1 EAST CROZET Signaled Siding. ABS rules in
194.8 WEST CROZET effect
196.7
203.3 EAST AFTON
204.1 WEST AFTON
204.2
40 204.7
205.4
207.1 BASIC No Switch
1.6
207.9 Electric-Lock switch
208.0 NS Interchange
208.7 WAYNESBORO No Switch
60 209.5 LOIS No Switch
CTC
217.0 EAST BRAND 7.6 (ABS)
218.1 WEST BRAND
218.2 1.3
50
218.5
60
35
219.4 EAST0N
40
213.5
Blue Ridge Tunnel 3.0
197.6 See Note 8.5
10
25
25
15
30 25
60
40
40
Signaled siding. ABS rules in effect
YL- 180.1 to 183.1
3940 ft
Medium speed between 189.0 to
197.6 is 25 mph for eastward trains
only
4580 ft
F
3984 feet
Maximum Authorized
Speed
180.1
Signaled Siding. ABS rules in effect60
188.6
10
Measured Mile 4.2
4240 ft
Time lock, dwarf signal; see special
instructions
Signaled Siding. ABS rules in effect5640 ft
No switch. Medium Speed MP
219.4 - 227.1 is 15 mph
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Mile
po
st
We
stw
ard
Station/CP
Ea
stw
ard
Sid
ing
Len
gth
Move
me
nt
Au
thority
Notes
P
Under Over
10k tons 10k tons
220.5 DGV Railroad/Shanendoah Valley RR
220.7 1.4 Electric-lock switch
220.8 STAUNTON No Switch
221.5
50 40 25 222.2 FACTORY No switch
223.3 1.6
223.8 EAST LAGRANGE
60 3690'
224.5 WEST LAGRANGE
225.2 CTC55 (ABS)
226.7228.8
60 WB EB 8.7
230.750 25
40 30 232.4
233.2 E. NORTH MOUNTAIN
234.1 W. NORTH MOUNTAIN
234.3
237.2241.5
55 9.9241.9
242.9 MARK No switch
243.5
60 40 25 243.6
243.9 EAST CRAIGSVILLE Siding OOS, no switch East
244.9 WEST CRAIGSVILLE Craigsville
245.1
50 4.9
245.6
248.2 EAST BELLS VALLEY
248.9 WEST BELLS VALLEY
253.1 EAST GOSHEN 4.2 Controlled siding
253.9 WEST GOSHEN Goshen Industrial Track
255.1 CTC
55 (ABS)
255.5
255.6
260.3 1394'. Plate F Restriction
260.5 See Special Instruction
261.1 295'. Plate F Restriction
60 40 25 261.2 See Special Instruction
Maximum Authorized
Speed
Millboro Tunnel 13.0
See Note
See Note
221.1
F
C&O Flats/Staunton Sta
Lick Run Tunnel
60
3630'
Manual switch, mechanically locked
3680' Controlled siding
4370' Controlled siding
Slide Fence
Slide Fence
Controlled siding
60
20 20 20
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Mile
post
Westw
ard
Station/CP
Eastw
ard
Sid
ing
Length
Movem
en
t Auth
ority
Notes
P
Under Over RTC: 23/23, Tone 5
10k tons 10k tons
266.9 CRANE 1320' Controlled Siding
60 40 25 269.0
270.0
EAST MOUNTAIN- End
North Mountain Sub
35 35 35 CA 276.1 JD CABIN
Begin CSXT Alleghany Sub
End
AM Dispatcher 14/14, tone 4, RD
08/08
Measured Mile 9.1
Maximum Authorized
Speed
F
96.6 miles: MP 180 to East Mountain
END BBRR276.0
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NORTH MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Method of Operation
Track Section Between Authority for Movement Track(s)
MP 179.6 and MP 183.1 Yard Limit Single
MP 180.1 and MP 276.0 CTC (ABS) Single
1. Safety
a. The north walkways on bridges at MP 194.8, MP 207.7 and MP 207.8 (Waynesboro) are all out of service.
b. The bridge at MP 208.3 (Waynesboro) has part of the south walkway out of service. Metal walkway has been installed around the switch stand and to the east of the switch stand. The walkway to the west of the switch stand is out of service due to walkway condition. MP 256.4: Be aware of walking conditions.
c. Watch for footing challenges at the following locations: i. Between MP 181.5 and MP 181.7.
ii. MP 269.6 on the north side of the track.
d. MP 180.1: East End of Charlottesville Yard: East end of #3 track is out of service. The east switch is locked, spiked, and red tagged.
e. MP 194.8: North walkway of bridge is out of service.
2. Locomotive Horn Charlottesville – Between MP 179.6 and MP 183.1
a. The locomotive horn must not be sounded except in emergency. When the lead locomotive is equipped with ditch lights, they must be displayed when approaching the crossing within these limits.
b. The locomotive horn must be sounded and the bell must be rung when approaching and passing roadway workers on or about the track. Roadway workers may be identified by orange hard hats and/or highly visible orange vests.
c. The locomotive bell must be rung continuously when approaching highway crossings at grade within the city limits (MP 179.6 and MP 183.1) commencing from a point not less than 200 feet in advance of the crossing.
3. Junctions and Railroad Crossings at Grade
JC Cabin- NS Interlocking: Movement over interlocking will use the following:
A. If the absolute signal displays STOP indication and no conflicting movement is evident, get permission from BB RTC to pass the stop signal. BB RTC will contact the NS dispatcher before authorization is given.
B. If there is no conflicting movement on NS, the BB RTC will give authority to pass the absolute STOP signal. After permission is granted to pass STOP signal, follow instructions below.
C. Observe light (NS signals at STOP), which is located in the ―NS signals at STOP/emergency release‖ box on the west side of the BB signal house. If the light (NS signals at STOP) is not illuminated, contact the BB RTC and follow his/her instructions
D. If the light (NS signals at STOP) is illuminated and no conflicting movement is evident, proceed past the STOP signal at least 30 feet, stopping clear of the intersecting line. Wait 10 minutes. If no conflicting movement is evident, the train may then proceed in accordance with Operating Rule 9.12.3
NOTE – When directed by the rail traffic controller, and the crossing is clear of all cars and locomotives, the conductor or
engineer will depress and hold the ―Emergency release‖ push button for 5 seconds or until the ―Trap Restore‖ light is illuminated. The ―Emergency Release‖ button and ―Trap restore‖ lights are located in the ―NS signals at STOP/emergency release‖ box on the west side of the BB signal house. 4. Switches and Derails
A. A flip-over derail is on the lead to C&O Flats (MP 221.2), located 100 ft west of the switch.
MAIN TRACK MP 221.2 WEST ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EAST / ---------------------------------------------/ LEAD ^ DERAIL
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B. Time-Lock Switch at Fishersville (MP 213.6): To operate this time-lock switch:
To Reverse this switch: 1. Operate the top pawl (pedal) to remove the switch lock. 2. Wait 4 minutes. Do not operate the top pawl during this time as this will reset the timer (making another
4 minute wait to operate switch lever). 3. Operate the lower pawl to allow moving the switch lever. To Normal this switch 1. Operate the lower pawl and 2. Move the switch lever to place the points for mainline movement. 3. Place the lock in the top pawl and lock.
5. Highway and Street Crossings
Movement of trains and locomotives over highway and street crossings designated below will be governed by the following instructions: Charlottesville – 11
th Street – Eastward trains receiving an approach aspect on EAS at UVA (MP 182.9) will stop west of
white post located south of main track 180 feet west of 11th Street when EAS at NS crossing displays stop aspect.
Ivy, VA – Grassmere Road (189.5)—Due to rusty rail conditions on the siding at Ivy, VA, train crews, using the siding,
must ascertain that the crossing protection at MP 189.5 is working properly. When crossing protection is not functioning properly, Operating Rule 6.32.2 applies. Waynesboro – King Avenue – The crossing must not be blocked by a standing train or locomotive.
Crozet- Due to grade, any cars that must be separated from locomotive(s) must have hand brakes applied before uncoupling the locomotive. 6. Hand Brake Instructions Charlottesville Yard – Prior to leaving cars in the yard, ensure that hand brakes are applied, all air hoses must be
coupled, air cut in, all couplings made, and slack stretched.
Valley Siding-Transit Mix- (MP 216.9): When placing cars in the siding, ensure 50% of the cars (minimum 1 car) have hand brakes applied. 7. Use of Specified Tracks JC Cabin (Charlottesville) – BB will deliver interchange cars to the NS via the connecting track between the Middle
Depot track and the NS north yard, placing them on the NS interchange tracks designated No. 1 and No. 2, returning via the reverse route. NS interchange will use same process. Train or locomotive movements on the connecting track and the NS interchange tracks must not be made until it has been ascertained that they are clear of NS equipment moving on these tracks. If both NS and BB crews are using the tracks at the same time, coordinate to protect the movement. Waynesboro – NS Interchange tracks – BB crews must advise NS Shenandoah dispatcher prior to occupying
interchange tracks Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Upon completion of switching, crews must notify the NS Shenandoah dispatcher that they are clear of the designated track(s). The NS Shenandoah dispatcher monitors Channel 22/22, Tone 552. Staunton – Valley Siding: From (but not including) the switch (MP 219.6) to the east end of the tracks, are designated
excepted track under 49 CFR §213.4, train speed restricted to 10 mph. HAZMAT cars restricted to 5 on any train. .
Staunton- DGBRR (Shenandoah Division): With the grade on the DGBRR main tracks from the BBRR main track,
extra care must be used when bringing cuts of cars into the DGBRR. The following procedures will aid in spotting cars on these tracks:
A) Place empties behind loads. This keeps the loads from pressing the empties into the locomotives. B) Use stretch braking as necessary to keep the slack from running in.
Staunton – C&O Flats- From (but not including) the switch (MP 221.0) to the west end of the tracks are designated
―excepted track‖ under 49 CRR §213.4; train speed restricted to 10 mph. HAZMAT cars restricted to 5 on any train.
Goshen Industrial Track – From the Goshen Siding (MP 253.2) to the east end (2 miles) is designated ―excepted
track‖ under 49 CFR §213.4; train speed restricted to 10 mph. HAZMAT cars restricted to 5 on any train.
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8. Equipment Handling Instructions
PLACING EMPTY CARS IN TRAINS: Empty cars, 80 feet long or longer, must be placed in trains in such a
location that the trailing tonnage behind these empty cars does not exceed 4,900 tons westbound and 6,000 tons eastbound.
9. Air Brake and Train Handling Instructions: None
10. Equipment Restrictions
Location Equipment Restriction
Waynesboro- Nos.: 2, 3, 4, and 5 NS interchange Tracks
Six-axle units Must not operate
Valley Concrete Siding Six-axle units Must not operate
Millboro Tunnel
Plate ―F‖ BOXCARS Must not operate
Other Plate ―F‖ cars Operate through tunnel at 10 mph
Woodchip cars Operate through tunnel at 10 mph
Lick Run Tunnel
Plate ―F‖ BOXCARS Must not operate
Other Plate ―F‖ cars Operate through tunnel at 10 mph
Woodchip cars Operate through tunnel at 10 mph
11. Miscellaneous
Charlottesville – Westward Trains – All crews operating 4000’ or longer trains between Richmond and Clifton Forge via Charlottesville, which are required to stop and secure their trains east of Charlottesville city limits, must stop the controlling unit of their train east of Moore’s Creek bridge, MP 179.8
JD CABIN – Westward Trains – Before arriving at JD Cabin (MP 276.0), contact the Clifton Forge yardmaster (radio
channel 8/8) for permission to enter the Clifton Forge yard. Be governed by instructions for yarding the train and pick up of outbound cars. JD CABIN – BB Eastward Trains on CSX tracks – When leaving Clifton Forge, if the train gets a Restricting Signal for
the #2 track to the interlocking, contact the CSX AM dispatcher to give a signal more favorable (e.g. Medium Clear). The Restricting signal will not allow the BBCC to give a signal at CP East Mountain.
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RICHMOND & ALLEGANY DIVISION SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Instructions Relating to Operating Rules
Rule 1.14: Employee Jurisdiction
Amtrak and CSX employees will be governed by BBRR Operating Rules and current timetable while on BBRR property. Amtrak and CSX employees will be governed by their respective safety, air brake and train handling, and HAZMAT rules/instructions while on BBRR property. Rule 2.0 Deleted (11/20/07) Rule 2.10 Emergency Radio Call In Procedure
When an emergency arises, as defined in Operating Rule 2.10, the following procedure will be used to initiate an emergency call into the Rail Traffic Controller: 1. Set the locomotive radio to AAR channel 23/23:
a. On the front panel, hold down tone number 9 for 2 seconds and release b. Mobile radios equipped with ―touch-tone‖ microphones, press the call Number 9 button for two (2)
seconds and release.
2. An answer back tone will not be heard. 3. During the next 20 seconds, the radio is directed onto the rail traffic controller’s monitor speaker and the
employee will immediately broadcast the emergency message in accordance with Operating Rule 2.10, identifying:
a. Transmitting unit (train identification or title and name) b. Precise location c. Specific rail traffic controller console (CTC or TWC), d. Nature of emergency.
4. When call Number 9 has been transmitted, an emergency call indication will appear and remain on the rail
traffic controller’s console until the call is acknowledged.
Rule 6.4.1 Making a Reverse Movement with a Light Locomotive Consist
When making extended movements with light diesel units, movement will be controlled from cab of leading unit in direction of movement, when possible. Rule 6.13 Yard Limits (Charlottesville and Doswell)
Trains or engines are authorized to use the main track. All trains or engines originating at Doswell must receive authority from BBCC RTC to occupy main track.
Track equipment traveling through yard limits will move as the way is known or seen to be clear (Track Maintenance Rule 42.5.1). On-track equipment that stops and performs duties of a roadway worker must provide protection as prescribed by Track Maintenance Rule 42.5.2.
Rule 6.28 Operating On Other Than Main Track
A train operating in Rule 6.28 territory must approach public crossings at grade, that are equipped with automatic grade crossing warning devices, prepared to stop. It must do so until it is determined that the warning devices are operating. If such devices are not operating, protection must be provided in accordance with Operating Rule 6.32.2A.
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Rule 6.31 Speeds Trains using main or signaled tracks: all switches and turn-outs are rated at 15 mph for passenger trains and 10 mph for freight trains using the switch/turn-out into or out of a siding or spur track. When lined for main line movement, switches/turn-outs are rated maximum speed authorized for the train Trains using other than main or signaled tracks must move at a speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision, short of train, a car, an obstruction, a derail or an improperly lined switch, on-track equipment or a stop signal. Trains moving on sidings may expect switches connected to the siding to be lined for movement on the siding. The following speeds must not be exceeded:
1. Tracks
a. 10 MPH on signaled and non-signaled sidings b. 10 MPH on other than main tracks or signaled tracks, and c. 5 MPH within a locomotive servicing area or car shop repair area.
2. Turnouts and crossovers
a. 10 MPH through hand-operated turnouts and crossovers to and from the main track, unless equipped with a signal, and
b. 10 MPH through hand-operated turnouts and crossovers.
Rule 6.32 Highway Crossings At Grade
1. It unlawful for a train, railroad car or locomotive to obstruct public travel at a public crossing at grade for more than 5 minutes, except where such train, railroad car or locomotive cannot be moved by reason of circumstances over which the railroad has no control. If a train is delayed for more than 5 minutes, the train crew must cut the crossing unless otherwise directed by the Rail Traffic Controller. The train crew must document the date, time of blockage, city, road crossing, and circumstances. This information must be forwarded to the Manager of Operating Practices and Safety, Buckingham Branch Railroad.
2. Train crews must ascertain that all automatic protection is functioning before proceeding over grade crossings so equipped. In the event of a signal failure, all movements over the crossing MUST BE PROTECTED BY A FLAGMAN ON THE GROUND.
3. Any time a signal fails or gives a false activation, the proper authority must be notified as quickly as possible.
4. While switching within the limits of automatic crossing protection, switches must not be left open longer than necessary, nor cars left standing on the main line longer than necessary, to avoid unnecessary operation of the signals. At crossings equipped with automatic gates, crew members will not stop traffic with hand signals if gates are operating.
5. When necessary to push cars over highway crossings, the movement must be protected by a trainman and made with caution, prepared to stop before reaching crossing if necessary. The horn must be sounded until the leading car has passed over the crossing.
Rule 7.6 Securing Cars or Engines
The following areas are designated excessive grade areas. Cars set out in these locations must have 50% of the hand brakes set with a minimum of 2 cars (exception: single cars will have the hand brake set and a wheel chock applied):
1. Buckingham Division: milepost B16 – B 18
2. Richmond & Alleghany Division a. Doswell Yard: (MP 112) Sound Structure new track north of the derail b. Richmond: (MP 88.6) Fairground lead to the top of the hill c. Charlottesville: (MP 179.6 – 183.1) entire yard d. Staunton: (MP 220.7) Cold Storage track and Durbin & Greenbrier (Shenandoah
Division) yard tracks: #1 and #2 e. Mechanicsville: (MP 93.1) Richmond Times industrial track f. The following sidings
i. Afton (MP 203.3 – 204.1) ii. Crozet (MP 194.1 – 194.8) iii. North Mountain (MP 233.2 – 234.1). (Revised 11/30/07) iv. Crane (MP 266.9: when placed in service)
For trains over 50 cars, the above locations require 20% hand brakes to adequately secure the train. (revised 3/6/08)
See also Instructions Relating to Safety Rules: G-20, below.
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Rule 14.2 Clearing the Track
A head of train device (HTD) located on other than the lead unit of a locomotive consist may be used to report clear of a track warrant in accordance with the exception to Rule 165, provided the HTD is observed constantly by a crew member located on the HTD equipped unit while the train is in and exiting the TWC territory. Rule 14.3 Operating with Track Warrants CSXT crews may use the CSXT Switch Position Awareness Form while operating on BB TWC territory. Rule 15.1 Blank Forms All train crews and track maintenance personnel are to have a sufficient number of blank forms for their tour of duty. Be sure to have blank forms: A, B, C, Track Warrant, Track and Time, and the Switch Position Awareness form (SPAF).
S100 Signal Aspects and indications
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2. Instructions Relating to Safety Rules
Rule G-11 Mounting/Dismounting Moving Equipment
Buckingham Branch Railroad crews are permitted to mount or dismount moving equipment at 2 mph or less during daylight. Rule G-20 Securing Cars/Cuts of Cars
When setting out a single car or a cut of cars at any siding, industrial track, or house track; use the following:
A. Single Car
1. Before separating the car, apply full service automatic brakes. When the brakes are set, apply the hand brake and verify that brake shoes are applied against the wheel.
2. Release the automatic brake, and then have the locomotive/train pull the car to verify that the hand brake is applied.
3. After separating the car from the locomotive/train, chock the car on the descending end of the car.
4. When practical, couple single cars to other standing cars.
B. Cut of Cars
1. When determining the number of hand brakes to set, use the following chart
Number of cars Number of hand brakes
2 2
3 or more Sufficient number, minimum 2
2. Before separating cars from the locomotive/train, apply full service automatic brake. When the brakes are set, apply the appropriate number of hand brakes and verify that brake shoes are applied against the wheels.
3. Release the automatic brake; have the locomotive/train pull the cars to verify that the hand brakes are applied.
4. Separate the cars from the locomotive/train.
5. When practical, couple cars to other standing cars
3. Instructions Relating to Company Policies and Procedures: None
4. Instructions Relating to Equipment Handling Rules
Loaded Trains
Trains having 50 percent or more of their cars loaded will be considered as loaded trains; those having less than 50 percent will be considered as empty trains. Rule 435.1 Locomotive Operational Restrictions
Do not operate a locomotive consist with more than a maximum of eight (8) may be used in a locomotive consist in multiple control or in tow when operating on a main track, industrial track or industrial spur. EXCEPTION: A maximum of 12 units may be used in a locomotive consist in multiple control or in tow when operating on a main track, industrial track or industrial spur on the following Subdivisions: Alleghany (CSXT), North Mountain, Washington, and Piedmont.
Rule 450.1 Double Stack and Multi-level Movements
Clearance Implicated Shipments – Procedures and guidelines covering the movement of Clearance Implicated Shipments are located in the Equipment Handling Rules. Prior to a dimensional/restricted shipment being loaded on tracks adjacent to the main line or in terminal areas, the Rail Traffic Controller must be notified Rule 450.4 Clearance Implicated Shipments
Train Documentation will have codes and dimensions indicating the car is a clearance implicated shipment. Clearance instructions will be made part of the crew’s Train Documentation. If the clearance instructions covering a clearance-implicated shipment are not received, the appropriate Transportation Department personnel must provide clearance instructions to the train crew prior to the train’s departure. The engineer, conductor, and crew members must examine their Train Documentation to determine all pertinent information concerning a shipment as per Air Brake and Train Handling Rules.
Rule 450.10 Sperry Rail Test Car When operating these vehicles as a train, they must be considered as a single-light locomotive.
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When operating these vehicles as on-track equipment, Roadway Worker Rule 720 will be applied, which will limit the operating speed to one-half the range of vision, not exceeding 40 MPH.
5. Instructions Relating to Air Brake and Train Handling Rules
Rule 520.4 Making a Class II Brake Test Buckingham Branch train crews will conduct Class II brake tests as necessary. (revised 3 10 2008) Rule 540.1 Locomotive Left Unattended
If the temperature is below thirty (30) degrees, employees observing locomotives left unattended and not running will notify the rail traffic controller. Rule 550.2 Tractive Effort – Back up Movements
A maximum of 18 powered axles may be used when making back up movements with more than 50 cars.
Rule 555.1 Starting Heavy Trains
When it is necessary to start a heavy train under conditions in which locomotive wheel slippage may occur, a crew member will dismount from the locomotive and place him/herself in a position to observe the entire locomotive consist. While the train is being started, the crew member so stationed will be particularly attentive to the possibility of locomotive wheel slippage; the crew member will arrange to immediately notify the engineer by radio or hand signal if excessive wheel slippage on any of the locomotive units is evident. This is especially crucial while the locomotives are loading and just before the train is brought into motion. It should be watched, however, until the entire train is underway. Engineers will be on the lookout for a response from the crew member on the ground and will promptly take necessary protection to prevent rail burn. Rule 555.3 Stretch Braking
1. To prevent stalling, stretch braking is permitted on descending grades where running release of train brakes is prohibited.
2. On descending grades, where speed restrictions are in effect requiring a speed of less than 25 MPH, stretch braking will be permitted through the limits of the restrictions.
Rule 555.6 Leaving Equipment Unattended on the Main Track Before leaving equipment unattended on any main track, the conductor or engineer must convey the following information to the Rail Traffic Controller:
1. The specific location of head end and rear end (if known) of train.
2. The number of locomotives on the train, including the lead locomotive number.
3. The number of cars in the train.
4. Any unusual facts about the train, such as oversized shipments, speed restrictions, and EOT not present or malfunctioning.
When the temperature is 10 degrees or lower, before departing any location with a loaded unit train that has been assembled and tested by a crew other than the road crew assigned to that train, a further air brake test will be made as follows: the road crew taking charge of the train will make an additional inspection of the air brakes to determine that all brakes apply and release on each car from a 20 pound brake pipe reduction. Rule 555.9 Recharging after an Undesired Emergency Application
Following an undesired application of the automatic brake system on grades of 1% of greater, a minimum of 20 minutes charging time of the brake system is required. During cold or inclement weather, additional charging time may be required.
Rule 570.0 Two Way EOT 2 and HTD 2
Trains, over 4000 tons, operating on the North Mountain Subdivision and are between designated mile posts listed in the following table must: 1. Be equipped with working two-way EOT 2 and two-way HTD 2; and 2. Be armed and used to provide two-way communications (both transmitting and receiving) between the head
end and rear end of the train. For trains over 4000 tons: if an EOT fails while en route (this includes no communication between head end and rear end for more than 16 minutes and 30 seconds), the train is limited to 30 mph and is allowed to proceed to the next available location to get make necessary repairs.
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Grades 1% and greater for 3 continuous miles or more:
Subdivision Between/Milepost
North Mountain
192.2 and 203.9 221.1 and 224.6 228.0 and 234.3 234.3 and 242.2
6. Instructions Relating to Equipment Restrictions
A. Rule 450.1 Double Stack and Multi-Level Movements
Unless otherwise authorized by the General Manager, Richmond & Alleghany Division, the following are the maximum double stack and multi-level heights allowed on the division main tracks and sidings. Train documentation will list this equipment as restricted and will show applicable height dimensions.
Subdivision Double Stack Multi-Level
Piedmont 19’ 2‖ 19’ 1‖
All other Prohibited Prohibited
B. 6-Axle Power on Industrial Tracks
6-axle power is restricted on all industrial tracks on the Buckingham Branch Railroad, except Martin Marietta quarry (MP 115).
7. Miscellaneous Instructions: None
8. BB Industrial Tracks
Richmond & Alleghany (East to West) Track Name Milepost Location Connection Switch Movements for
Building Specialties 86.5 East facing point Westward Fairground Industrial Park 88.6 Off Ruffin Siding Ruffin & Payne 88.7 East facing point Westward Richmond Times Dispatch 93.1 West facing point Eastward Bear Island LLC DIV (Bear Island) 108.9 West facing point Eastward Martin Marietta Aggregates 114.5 – 115.5 East & West facing Either direction U.S. Silica Co 123.9 – 124.1 Off Beaverdam Siding Either direction Dominion Virginia Power 137.2 West facing point Westward Orange Madison Coop 144.5 West facing point Eastward Virginia Vermiculite 146.3 – 146.4 Off Louisa Siding Either direction Koppers 0.2 East facing point Westward Orange Madison Coop 1.9 East facing point Westward Klockner Pentaplast 162.1 West facing point Eastward Amerigas 174.7 East facing point Westward Luck Stone 176.6 East facing point Westward University of Virginia 182.7 East facing point Westward Mechum River 191.8 West facing point Eastward NS RR @ Waynesboro 207.9 X-over – 208.3 East facing points Westward Team Track (Fishersville) 213.6 East facing point Westward Augusta Coop 218.7 West facing point Eastward Transit Mixed Concrete (Valley Siding) 219.7 West facing point Eastward Cold Storage 220.4 – 220.6 East & West facing Either direction DGR RR 220.8 East facing point Eastward/
Westward Burke- Parsons- Bowlby 253.5 Off Goshen Siding Either direction
Buckingham Division (East to West)
Track Name Milepost Location Connection Switch Movements for
New Canton B 0.3 West facing Eastward Bin Track B 1.0 West facing Eastward Bluff Track B 1.0 West facing Eastward
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East Lead B 1.0 West facing Eastward Bridgeport B 2.0 East facing Westward Hi Test B 3.0 East facing Westward Arvonia B 4.0 West facing Eastward MeadWestvaco B 12.0 East facing Westward Alpha B 12.7 West Facing Eastward Buckingham Yard B 13.0 West Facing Eastward Mullite B 14.0 West Facing Eastward Seay B 15.0 West Facing Eastward Equipment B 15.1 West Facing Eastward Allen B 16.0 West Facing Eastward Track Name Milepost Location Connection Switch Movements for
Dillwyn B 16.4 West Facing Eastward Dillwyn Yard B 16.4 West Facing Eastward Koppers B 16.6 West Facing Eastward Newton B 18.0 West Facing Eastward Bottom B 18.2 West Facing Eastward
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SPEED TABLE
Time Per Mile
Mile Per
Hour
Time Per Mile
Mile Per
Hour
Time Per Mile
Mile Per Mile
Min Sec Min Sec Min Sec
0 45 80.00 1 32 39.13 2 19 25.90
0 46 78.26 1 33 38.71 2 20 25.71
0 47 76.59 1 34 38.29 2 21 25.53
0 48 75.00 1 35 37.89 2 22 25.35
0 49 73.47 1 36 37.50 2 23 25.17
0 50 72.00 1 37 37.11 2 24 25.00
0 51 70.59 1 38 36.73 2 25 24.83
0 52 69.23 1 39 36.36 2 26 24.66
0 53 67.92 1 40 36.00 2 27 24.49
0 54 66.66 1 41 35.64 2 28 24.32
0 55 65.45 1 42 35.29 2 29 24.16
0 56 64.28 1 43 34.95 2 30 24.00
0 57 63.16 1 44 34.61 2 31 23.84
0 58 62.07 1 45 34.29 2 32 23.68
0 59 61.02 1 46 33.96 2 33 23.53
1 00 60.00 1 47 33.64 2 34 23.38
1 01 59.02 1 48 33.33 2 35 23.23
1 02 58.06 1 49 33.03 2 36 23.08
1 03 57.14 1 50 32.73 2 37 22.93
1 04 56.25 1 51 32.43 2 38 22.78
1 05 55.38 1 52 32.14 2 39 22.64
1 06 54.54 1 53 31.86 2 40 22.50
1 07 53.73 1 54 31.58 2 41 22.36
1 08 52.94 1 55 31.30 2 42 22.22
1 09 52.18 1 56 31.03 2 43 22.08
1 10 51.43 1 57 30.77 2 44 21.95
1 11 50.70 1 58 30.51 2 45 21.82
1 12 50.00 1 59 30.25 2 46 21.69
1 13 49.31 2 00 30.00 2 47 21.56
1 14 48.65 2 01 29.75 2 48 21.43
1 15 48.00 2 02 29.51 2 49 21.30
1 16 47.37 2 03 29.27 2 50 21.18
1 17 46.75 2 04 29.03 2 51 21.05
1 18 46.15 2 05 28.80 2 52 20.93
1 19 45.45 2 06 28.57 2 53 20.81
1 20 45.00 2 07 28.34 2 54 20.70
1 21 44.44 2 08 28.12 2 55 20.58
1 22 43.90 2 09 27.91 2 56 20.45
1 23 43.37 2 10 27.69 2 57 20.34
1 24 42.86 2 11 27.48 2 58 20.22
1 25 42.35 2 12 27.27 2 59 20.11
1 26 41.86 2 13 27.07 3 00 20.00
1 27 41.38 2 14 26.87 4 00 15.00
1 28 40.91 2 15 26.66 6 00 10.00
1 29 40.45 2 16 26.47 12 00 5.00
1 30 40.00 2 17 26.28
1 31 39.56 2 18 26.09
