Author: James Lilly
June 2024
Continuous operation of the humps should be the first consideration, and ordinarily should take preference over other conflicting movements. These conflicting movements which delay the
May 2024
Rule 107. Conductors and Brakemen must know that the cars in their trains are in good order before starting, and inspect them whenever they have
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April 2024
Working around Trains, Cars, Yards, and Stations Rule 37. Care must be exercised in piling coal on the tanks of engines to prevent its falling
W&OD Ephemera
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March 2024
Working around Trains, Cars, Yards, and Stations Rule 42. Carefully observe the condition of lading of cars containing lumber, pipe, scrap or other such materials;
February 2024
Rule 15. When possible avoid walking through escaping steam. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, Safety Rules, Effective May 1, 1920
January 2024
S. 94. A train which overtakes another train so disabled that it cannot proceed, may pass it, if practicable, proceed to the next open telegraph