Where Rule D-251 is in effect, the direction of traffic is:

No. 1 Track - Westward

No. 2 Track - Eastward

31.1 DIAGRAM CROSS-REFERENCE

Table 18. Diagram Cross-Reference
SubdivisionService LanePage
PlymouthDetroit29
SaginawDetroit41

32.0 METHOD OF OPERATION

32.1 AUTHORITY FOR MOVEMENT

Table 19. Authority for Movement

Between Location/Mile PostAuthority For MovementSignal Aspect Rules
Delray-Conrail and NS Crossings255-259C-281 - C-298
CH6.6 and CH24.9265-272C-281 - C-298

Note:

1. Rules 265-272 are in effect on the following tracks: North 10 Track between Beck Road and crossovers at east end of North 10 Track Plymouth. South 1 Track including Southwest Wye, Plymouth. Northeast Wye Track and Southeast Wye Track, Plymouth.

2. All CP-SOO trains will notify the 'AW' Dispatcher, giving train length, at the following locations:

a) Before departing Plymouth

32.3 SUSPENSION OF SIGNAL SYSTEM-(AND MOVEMENT AGAINST CURRENT OF TRAFFIC)

Table 20. Suspension of Signal System (and Movements Against Current of Traffic)

Between Location/Mile PostBlock Names
No. 1 Main CH6.6, EAS Rouge Telegraph and
CH8.7 Crossover P Company Jct.
Rouge
No. 2 Main CH6.6, EAS Rouge Telegraph and
CH8.7 Crossover P Company Jct.
Rouge
CH8.7 Crossover P Company Jct. and CH13.2 Crossover West End Oak YardOak
CH13.2 Crossover West End Oak Yard and CH17.0 Crossover MiddlebeltBelt
CH17.0 Crossover Middlebelt and CH20.0 Crossover StarkStark
CH20.0 Crossover Stark and CH23.0 Crossover EcklesEckle
No. 1 Main-CH23.0 Crossover Eckles and CC81.9 NE Wye PlymouthVillage
No. 2 Main-CH23.0 Crossover Eckles and CH24.5 WAS PlymouthVillage

32.4 EXCEPTED TRACKS

West Detroit Branch

33.0 SPEEDS

33.1 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED

Table 21. Maximum Authorized Speed
Between Location/Mlle PostMPH
CH6.6 and CH24.945

33.2 SPEED RESTRICTIONS

Table 22. Speed Restrictions

Between Location/Mile PostMPH
Entire Subdivision - Trains in excess of 7000 tons35
CH4.5 and CH4.7 10
CH6.6 and CH7.9 (Head end only)20
Over Detroit Street and highway crossing at grade between CH10.1 and CH14.2
(Head end only)
30
CH24.3 to CH24.930
Plymouth - On Northeast, Southeast and Southwest Wye Tracks15
Plymouth - On Northwest Wye and No. 10 Track10
Through 2nd Crossover West of west end East Yard CH24.1 10

33.8 ENGINE SPEED INDICATORS AND ODOMETERS

Engine speed indicators, odometers and RDU equipment must be checked between the first encountered milepost locations listed below:

CH15 and CH17

34.0 EQUIPMENT RESTRICTIONS

1. Train classification instructions for empty 80 feet and longer cars in trains en route Plymouth Subdivision See Section 104.0, Item 1, of Plymouth Subdivision.

2. Detroit River Tunnel: When advised by message that train includes trailers on flat cars with dimensions as follows:

Table 23. Equipment Restrictions

DimensionsMPH
Eastward Track:
16'05' high above top of rail at 8'00' wide
16'02' high above top of rail at 8'06' wide
20
Westward Track:
16'01' high above top of rail at 8'00' wide
1510' high above top of rail at 8'06' wide
20

35.0 INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO OPERATING RULES

35.58 DEFECT DETECTORS

Table 24. Defect Detectors

Mile Post LocationType
Between Beech Daly and Inkster CH16.4Audible Instructions

35.83-A TRAIN BULLETIN AND RELEASE FORM

Centralized disptaching system printers and/or telecopier (Omnifax, Facsimile, & Telefax) machines are located at:

Rougemere Yard - Crew Room

Plymouth, Yard - Crew Room

35.98 JUNCTIONS, DRAWBRIDGES AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT GRADE

Table 25. Railroad Crossings at Grade

LocationRailroadProtectionRule
Fullerton (UB) CRStop Sign Proceed when clear
Plymouth CH24.5CSXRemoteNote 1

Note:

1. Plymouth - When absolute signal governing movement over CSX crossing displays 'STOP' aspect, after contacting CSX train dispatcher, conductor or engineer will:

a) Determine that train or engine is not fouling or approaching crossing;

b) Pass signal at least 30 feet but not foul crossing;

c) Wait 5 minute time interval;

d) Before proceeding, it must be known that all switches are lined for movement. A member of crew must remain at power operated switch (unless dual control switch has been secured in hand throw position or non-dual control power operated switch has been spiked) until leading unit or car reaches switch, to give hand signal to stop should the switches change movement. After movement reaches first switch enroute (when there are other switches), employee must precede movement over remaining switches to be in position to give hand signal to stop should any of the switches change position.

e) Proceed per Rule 233.

35.100 ROAD CROSSING AT GRADE

1. Providing Crossing Protection

a) Union Belt-

1) Grade Crossings East of Delray Interlocking - Train and engine crews must not foul crossing until gates are down and flasher light signals have operated at least 20 seconds, unless protected by a member of the crew on ground, displaying red fussees on both side of crossing.

2) Clark Avenue - A CSX radio has been put in the Clark Avenue crossing tower and all CSX train and engine crews departing from 21st Street or the NS Boat Yard will call Clark Avenue before departing so the crossing tower operator can lower the crossing gates at West Grand Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue to protect movement over said crossings.

3) West Grand Boulevard, Linwood Avenue, Swain Avenue, Scotten Avenue, McKinstry Avenue, Summitt Avenue, Clark Avenue Simultaneous movements of trains and light engines must not be made at any time.

b) West Detroit Branch:

1)Warren Avenue - Trains or engines between Tireman and Buchanan Avenues must not exceed 6 MPH approaching Warren Avenue.

2)Oak Yard, Burt Road - Westward trains or engines from Oak Yard Lead or Siding must not exceed 15 MPH approaching crossing.

3)Livonia, Inkster Road, Merriman Road, Stark Road, Levan Road - Movement on Eastward Third Rail must not be made over these crossings unless gates are down or crossings are protected by a member of the crew on ground.

4)Haggerty Road, CH23.8 - Movement on switching lead at Haggerty Road, eastward and westward, must not be made over crossing unless gates are down or crossing is protected by member of crew on ground at the crossing.

35.100-E CONSTANT TIME MOTION DETECTOR ROAD CROSSINGS

The following crossings are equipped with a constant time motion detector, Rule 100-E, Paragraph five applies:

Location Crossing Name
CH23.7 Haggerty Road

35.103 SWITCHING

1. Bids Terminal - During normal switching hours, hazardous materials will not be transferred in the terminal. Other than switching hours the facility will be blue flagged. If a switch is requied, other than switching hours, a Bids Terminal Supervisor will meet the rail switch crew, remove the blue flags and will verify terminal activity and that all hazardous material transfers are shut down. The following terminals have been designated as terminals transferring hazardous materials and listed below are the switching windows at each location:

Table 26. Equipment Restrictions

Subdivision Location(CSX Time)Between Hours
DetroitDetroit, Mi.1700 and 2030

35.104 SWITCHES

1. Hand-Operated Switches

Plymouth - Number 9 and 11 Track Switches, located at the south end of North Yard, must be left lined for North No. 10 Track after use.

35.105 USE OF SPECIFIED TRACKS

1. East of Delray - Movements between CH1.0 and CH4.5 will not enter the track without permission of the lead leverman at Delray, and will be governed by his instructions.

2. Rougemere -

a) Trains and/or engines will not occupy this track between CH4.5 and CH6.6 without receiving yarding instructions from the yardmaster at Rougemere.

b) Equipment entering the Diesel House Service Track at Rougemere Yard must not couple to standing units, unless otherwise instructed by Yardmaster at Rougemere.

3. West Belt Junction - Crews en route from Union Belt to CSX must obtain permission from the CSX Train Dispatcher before entering or fouling the Westward No. 1 Main Track.

4. Middlebelt - Trains setting off at Middlebelt Yard will leave cars in clear of switching lead. Westward Third Rail between Middlebelt and Merriman Roads will not be blocked with unattended equipment without permission of Yardmaster on duty at Plymouth.

35.110 EQUIPMENT RESTRICTIONS, RULES, DOUBLE STACKS

Table 27. Equipment Restrictions

LocationEquipmentRestriction
Between Delray
CH4.5 and Oak
Yard CH12.5
Double Stack
Cars Not IN
Compliance
With RE Rule 45
Must not exceed
10 MPH

35. C-280 SIGNAL ASPECTS AND INDICATION NOT IN
CONFORMITY WITH RULES C-281 THROUGH C-298

Rule C-281 as shown below applies to the Detroit Subdivision.

Signal C-281

35.400 RADIO INSTRUCTIONS AND RADIO STATIONS

All road trains will monitor channel 08.

Table 28. Radio Stations and Instructions for Contacting the Train Dispatcher

Mile Post
Location
Hours of
Operation
Channel
Monitored
Type
Station
DetroitContinuous08Wayside
RougernereContinuous70Terminal
PlymouthContinuous70Terminal
PlymouthContinuous08Wayside

Note: AW Train Dispatcher's call in number is 5

AW Train Dispatcher radio channel is 14.

AW Train Dispatcher telephone No. is 1-800-220-4259.

1. Use of Radio, Plymouth Yard - Yard crews will monitor Channel 20. Channels 08 and 70 are available. These crews will use Packset type radios on engine in addition to engine radio. Car Inspectors will use radio channels as follows:

Location/JobMonitor ChannelChannels Available
Rougemere3508,29,70
Plymouth3508 & 70

2.Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Walbridge, and Canadian crews may retain portable radios, belts and holsters at Detroit until returning to their home terminal.

36.0 MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS

1. Protective breathing apparatus - is available in the Trainmaster's Office, Rougemere, for crews operating through the Detroit River Tunnel.

2. Close Clearances - Because of close clearance at the following locations, employees are prohibited from riding the sides of cars:

Location Track
Gateway Industrial ComplexProgressive Distribution

3. Rougemere Rip Track, Shop Building - Electric doors have been installed at Rougemere Rip Track, shop building.

Switches that will open, close and stop movement of these doors, are located at each door, inside and outside of doors, approximately four feet off the ground. Insure door is fully open, before starting any movement.

An electric motion sensor was also installed on each door. If door is being closed, and any motion is detected through door, sensor will automatically cause door to reverse to open.

Upon completion of switching this facility, close all doors.