Report of the Proceedings of the Convention, Relative to the Organization of the Street-Railway Association of the State of New York ..., Volumen22Office of the Association, 1904 |
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Página 87 - FIXED SIGNAL: A signal of fixed location indicating a condition affecting the movement of a train. Note to Definition of Fixed Signal. The definition of a "Fixed Signal...
Página 87 - A principal track upon which trains are operated by time-table, train orders or by block signals. SINGLE TRACK. — A main track upon which trains are operated in both directions. DOUBLE TRACK. — Two main tracks, upon one of which the current of traffic is in a specified direction, and upon the other in the opposite direction. CURRENT OF TRAFFIC. — The direction in which trains will move on a main track, under the rules.
Página 87 - STATION. — A place designated on the timetable by name, at which a train may stop for traffic ; or to enter or leave the main track ; or from which fixed signals are operated.
Página 78 - Come ahead" signal. Before starting, the motorman will look back to see that no passengers are getting on or off; and in no case proceed, even after conductor's signal, until he has also examined the crossing and satisfied himself that steam cars are not approaching. When there is more than one track the conductor must remain in advance of the car until the last track is reached.
Página 87 - The following signs when placed before the figures of the schedule indicate: " s " — regular stop : "f " — flag stop to receive or discharge passengers or freight: "^J" — stop for meals: "1"— leave: SIGNAL, RULES. 7. Employes whose duties may require them to give signals, must provide themselves with the proper appliances, keep them in good order and ready for immediate use.
Página 281 - The duties of the Secretary shall be to take minutes of all proceedings of the Association and of the Executive Committee and enter them in proper books for the purpose. He shall conduct the correspondence of the Association, read minutes and notices of all...
Página 85 - ECONOMICAL USE OF CURRENT : In order to effect an economical use of the electric current, it is necessary that the continuous movements of starting and increasing speed should be made gradually. In starting a car, let it run until the maximum speed of each notch has been attained before moving handle to the next notch. Do not apply brakes when the current is on. Do not apply current when brakes are applied. Do not allow the current to remain on when car is going down grade, or when passing over section...
Página 87 - The definition of a fixed signal covers such signals as slow boards, stop boards, yard limits, switch, train order, block, interlocking, semaphore, disc, ball, or other means for indicating stop, caullon, or proceed.
Página 86 - RIGHT is conferred by train order; CLASS and DIRECTION by time-table. RIGHT is superior to CLASS or DIRECTION. DIRECTION is superior as between trains of the same class.
Página 279 - Association," and its office shall be at the place where the Secretary resides. OBJECT. II. The object of this Association shall be the acquisition of experimental, statistical and scientific knowledge, relating to the construction, equipment and operation of street railways...