November 2023

Air Brakes Rule 552. Before commencing the descent of steep grades and approaching locations where failure of brakes would be attended with hazard, Engineers must

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40 Years Ago

Locomotive PRR 7240 was built in October 1959 by the General Motor’ Electro-Motive Division (EMD) at its LaGrange, IL, facility for the Pennsylvania Railroad as

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Safety Rule

October 2023

Rule 16. Avoid dangling wires, as they may be charged with electricity. If necessary to lift a broken wire, use some non-conducting substance—such as a

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September 2023

Movement of Trains Rule 301. Freight trains authorized to carry passengers will be designated by bulletin, or by special order of Superintendent. Northern Pacific Railway

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August 2023

Movement of Trains Rule 315. Whenever train or engine is run over any portion of road without a Conductor, the Engineer will be regarded and

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Announcement

HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY DOVER HARBOR

Happy 100th Birthday to Pullman DOVER HARBOR. Born in The Pullman Company’s steel car erecting shop at Pullman, Illinois, the car, originally named Maple Shade,

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July 2023

Safety Precautions and Casualties Rule 68. In case of extraordinary storms or high water, trains must be brought to a stop and a man sent to examine

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June 2023

Requirements for EmploymentRule 44. No person defective in hearing, sight or color perception shall be employed in any branch of the service involving the use

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