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
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
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
Our eBay store is stocked with an incredible array of books (and sometimes a few other things), all generously donated to DCNRHS. The best parts?•
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
We’re interesting 1945 ticket stub from the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad, a historic Northern Virginia short line. Courtesy of DCNRHS Collection. All rights reserved.
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;
Rule 15. When possible avoid walking through escaping steam. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, Safety Rules, Effective May 1, 1920
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
DCNRHS’ centurian Pullman Dover Harbor passes the signal at Meade near Annapolis Junction, Maryland on November 27, 2023 bringing up the markers on her special
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