131.0 STATIONS LISTING AND DIAGRAM
Where Rule D-151 or D-251 is in effect, the direction of traffic is:
No. 1 Track - Northward
No. 2 Track - Southward
131.1 DIAGRAM CROSS-REFERENCE
Table 95. Diagram Cross-Reference
| Subdivision | Service Lane | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | Detroit | 7 |
| Port Huron | Detroit | 35 |
| Saginaw Terminal | Detroit | 37 |
| Toledo Terminal | Detroit | 49 |
132.0 METHOD OF OPERATION
132.1 AUTHORITY FOR MOVEMENT
Table 96. Authority for Movement
| Between Location/ Mile Post | Authority For Movement | Signal Aspect Rules |
|---|---|---|
| CC2.2 and CC93.8 | 265-272 | C-281 - C-298 |
| CC93.8 and CC104.7 | D-251 | C-281 - C-298 |
Note:
1. Rules 265-272 are in effect on the following tracks: Sidings: Hoyt, Grand Blanc, Newark, Clyde, Wixom, Novi, Plymouth, Wayne, and No. 1 Pass Lincoln
Other: No. 1 Yard Lead - Plymouth - between Westward Wye Switch and Main Street
132.3 SUSPENSION OF SIGNAL SYSTEM-(AND MOVEMENT AGAINST CURRENT OF TRAFFIC)
Table 97. Suspension of Signal System (and Movements Against Current of Traffic)
| Between Location/Mile Post | Block Names |
|---|---|
| CC2.2 Hoyt and CC12.0 South Switch Blackmar Siding | Black |
| CC12.0 South Switch Blackmar Siding and CC16.7 South Switch Birch Run Siding | Birch |
| CC16.7 South Switch Birch Run Siding and CC22.8 South Switch Clio Siding | Clio |
| CC22.8 South Switch Clio Siding and CC29.2 NEDT McGrew | Morris |
| CC29.2 NEDT McGrew and CC32.8 SAS North Kearsley GTW Crossing | Flint |
| CC32.9 NAS North Kearsley, GTW Crossing and CC33.5 SAS South Kearsley, GTW Crossing | Kearsley |
| CC33.6 NAS South Kearsley, GTW Crossing and CC37.7 SEDT Atwood Jct | Atwood |
| CC37.7 SEDT Atwood and CC41.8 South Switch Grand Blanc Siding | Blanc |
| CC41.8 South Switch Grand Blanc and CC45.1 South Switch Newark Siding | Newark |
| CC45.1 South Switch Newark Siding and CC49.9 SAS Holly GTW Crossing | Holly |
| CC50.4 NAS Holly GTW Crossing and CC61.1 South Switch Clyde Siding | Clyde |
| CC61.1 South Switch Clyde Siding and CC70.3 South Switch Wixom Siding | Wixom |
| CC70.3, South Switch Wixom Siding and CC72.0 South Switch No. 1 Siding | Lincoln |
| CC72.0 South Switch No. 1 Siding Lincoln and CC74.8 South Switch Novi Siding | Novi |
| CC74.8 South Switch Novi Siding and CC81.5 SAS Plymouth Interlocking | Northville |
| CC82.3 NAS Plymouth Diamond and CC87.1, South Switch Plymouth Siding | Plymouth |
| CC87.1, South Switch Plymouth Siding and CC93.7 SAS Romulus, NS Crossing | Wayne |
| CC94.0 NEDT Romulus and CC95.7 Eureka Crossover | Kelsey |
| CC95.7 Eureka Crossover and CC104.7 SAS Carleton North Interlocking limit | Carl |
132.4 EXCEPTED TRACKS
1. Flint - Atwood Wye
2. Flint - Atwood Yard
3. Flint - Old Main
4. Flint, McGrew Yd, South of Carpenter Road - except No. 1 yd track South of Carpenter Road to the Roundhouse and nos. 12, 14 and 16 tracks.
5. Grand Blanc Yard
133.0 SPEEDS
133.1 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED
Table 98. Maximum Authorized Speed
| Between Location/Mile Post | MPH |
|---|---|
| CC2.2 and CC82.0 | 50 |
| CC82.0 and CC104.7 | 45 |
133.2 SPEED RESTRICTIONS
| Table 99. Speed Restrictions | |
|---|---|
| Between Location/Mile Post | MPH |
| Entire Subdivsion
Trains in excess of 7000 tons | 35 |
| CC2.2-Connection track between Saginaw
and Port Huron Subdivisions | 10 |
| Approaching Cumberland Street
crossing (West Saginaw) | 5 |
| Bridgeport Dixie Highway
CC6.2 and CC6.3 | 30 |
| CC25.3 and CC30.7 | 35 |
| No. 1-CC30.7 and CC37.7 NEDT | 35 |
| No. 2-CC30.7 and CC36.1 | 35 |
| No.2-CC36.1 and CC37.7 SEDT
Head End only | 20 |
| CC37.7 SEDT and CC40.9 | 35 |
| Grand Blanc-On Siding
CC39.5 and CC40.9 | 20 |
| CC48.3 and CC49.9 | 25 |
| CC49.9 and CC50.9 | 15 |
| CC64.9 and CC65.2 (Milford Curve) | 30 |
| Wixom-on siding CC68.0 and CC70.3 | 15 |
| Lead into Lincoln Plant | 10 |
| Novi-between CC73.5 and CC76.0 | 35 |
| Novi-through siding | 15 |
| Plymouth-on Northeast, Southeast and
Southwest Wyes | 15 |
| Plymouth Siding | 20 |
| Plymouth-on Northwest Wye and
No. 10 Track | 10 |
| CC81.9 and CC83.1 | 30 |
| Wayne-On Siding CC88.2 to CC92.7 | 15 |
| Wayne NS Crossing CC90.1 | 30 |
133.8 ENGINE SPEED INDICATORS AND ODOMETERS
Engine speed indicators, odometers and RDU equipment must be checked between the first encountered mile post location listed below:
CC8.0 and CC12.0
CC33.0 and CC36.0
CC96.0 and CC97.0
134.0 EQUIPMENT RESTRICTIONS
Table 100. Equipment Restrictions
| Location | Equipment | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Romulus: Detroit Diesel Plant | Other than
hopper cars | Must not
operate on No. 3 Industrial Track |
| Wayne: Unger
Warehouse | Cars 60 ft.
and longer | Must not
operate on West Track |
Note:
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. Six-axle units may operate on the following tracks:
Wayne - The North Wye and Wayne Industry Tracks.
136.0 INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO OPERATING RULES
135.5 GRAND TRUNK WESTERN BULLETIN BOOK LOCATIONS
-North Kearsley to Tappan
Employees when going on duty for trains originating at Flint, destined to operate over GTW railroad trackage between North Kearsley and Tappan, must review GTW bulletins in bulletin book. GTW bulletin books are in service at the following locations:
Flint - Terminal Tard Office
135.58 DEFECT DETECTORS
Table 101. Defect Detectors
| Mile Post Location | Type |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport, Mi. CC8.8 | Audible
Instructions |
| Mt. Morris, Mi CC24.4 | Audible
Instructions |
| Newark, MI CC46.5 | Audible
Instructions |
| North End Wixom CC67.9 | Audible
Instructions |
| New Boston CC99.1 | Audible
Instructions |
135.83-A TRAIN BULLETIN AND RELEASE FORM
1. Centralized dispatching system printers and/or tele copier (Omnifax, Facsimile, & Telefax) machines are located at:
Saginaw, Mi - Crew Room
McGrew Yard - Yard Office
Grand Blanc, MI - Crew Room
Wixom, Mi - Yard Office
Plymouth, Mi - Crew Room
Wayne, Mi - Yard Office
2. Grand Trunk Western Trackage -
Before departing Flint, Mi, trains destined for GTW trackage between North Kearsley and Tappan must:
a) The conductor and engineer must have in their possession the following sections of Grand trunk Western Rail Operating Manual:
b) Must sign up with GTW Assistant Chief Dispatcher at Pontiac, Mi, at telephone (810) 452-4796.
c) Must receive GTW train dispatcher's bulletin properly addressed to their movement.
d) Must inform GTW Train Dispatcher TD-3 of any dimensional loads or restricted movements.
e) Must have in their possession GTW GTA Form Book and RCBS Clearance Book.
f) Must receive permission of GTW Train Dispatcher TD-3 or signal indication prior to entering GTW Main Track.
135.98 JUNCTIONS, DRAWBRIDGES AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT GRADE
1. Railroad Crossings at Grade
| Table 102. Railroad Crossings at Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Railroad | Protection | Rule |
| Hoyt CC2.2 | CMGN | Remote | Note 1 |
| South Kearsley CC33.5 | GTW | Remote | Note 2 |
| Holly CC50.2 | GTW | Remote | Rule 234-B(2) |
| Plymouth CC82.0 | CSX | Remote | Note 3 |
| Wayne CC90.1 | NS | Remote | Note 4 |
| Romulus CC93.8 | NS | Automatic | Note 5 |
Note.
1. Hoyt, CMGN Crossing - When 'STOP' aspect is displayed by absolute signal governing movement over CMGN Crossing, after contacting train dispatcher, conductor or engineer will:
a) Determine CMGN train or engine is NOT FOULING or approaching crossing;
b) Pass signal at least 30 feet but NOT FOULING crossing;
c) Wait 5 minutes; and
d) Proceed in accordance with Rule 233.
2. South Kearsey, GTW Crossing - When 'STOP' aspect is displayed by absolute signal governing movement over GTW crossing, after contacting train dispatcher, conductor or engineer will:
a) Determine GTW train or engine is NOT FOULING or approaching crossing;
b) Operate release device, located on CSX instrument hours;
c) Wait 5 minutes;
d) Signal should clear. If signal does not display aspect to proceed, secure permission of train dispatcher and;
e) Pass signal at least 30 feet but NOT FOULING crossing; Wait 5 minutes; and
g) Proceed in accordance with Rule 233.
3. 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 preceed 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.
4. Wayne, NS Crossing - When 'STOP' aspect is displayed, Rule 234-B(2) applies. Southward trains, picking up and/or setting off must proceed over NS Crossing to a point 50 feet south of the Wayne Tower to release 'trap circuit.'
5. Romulus, NS Crossing - When 'STOP' aspect is displayed by absolute signal governing movement over NS Crossing, after contacting train dispatcher, conductor or engineer will:
a) Determine NS train or engine is NOT FOULING or approaching crossing by observing red light marked 'N&W Signals at Stop.' If light is out, DO NOT DEPRESS 'Clear CSV pushbutton.
b) Depress and hold 'CLEAR CSX' pushbutton for 3 seconds;
c) Wait 8 minutes;
d) Signal should clear. If signal does not display aspect to proceed, secure permission of train dispatcher; and
e) Pass signal at least 30 feet but NOT FOULING crossing;
f) Wait 5 minutes; and
g) Proceed in accordance with Rule 233.
Time-out feature is provided for northward approach circuit, on No. 1 Main Track, to NS Crossing. Northward trains using more than 8 minutes between ,cut section,' located 1700 feet south of CC97.0, and absolute signal Romulus can expect the absolute signal to display 'STOP' aspect Rule C-292.
Northward Trains Stopped at NS Crossing - Signal cleared by train dispatcher on request, will display favorable aspect for 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
135.100 ROAD CROSSING AT GRADE
1. Providing Crossing Protection
a) Hoyt, Perkins, Janes and Lapeer Street Crossings- Due to rusty rail conditions, trains or engines, moving on 'A' track and the inbound lead between CC2.0 and CC2.2, must approach crossings equipped with automatic crossing protection prepared to stop and must not foul crossings unless the automatic grade crossing warning devices are known to be operating properly or crossings are protected by a crew member on the ground at the crossing.
b) Hoyt, Blackmer, Birch Run and Clio Passing Sidings - Due to rusty rail conditions, trains or engines must approach crossings equipped with automatic crossing protection prepared to stop and must not foul crossings unless the automatic grade crossing warning devices are operating properly or crossings are protected by a crew member on the ground at the crossing.
c) Blackmer, Lange Road - Cars must not be left standing within 300 feet of crossing.
d) Mt. Morris, Stanley Road - Movements on Turnstead lead must not foul Stanley Road unless gates are down or crossing is protected by a member of crew on ground at the crossing.
e) Davison Road Crossing - Operating circuits on Dort Track, Dort Industrial Lead, Flint Sash and Door Lead, extend 165 feet from center of crossing in each direction. Movements must not exceed 5 MPH approaching crossing and must not foul crossing until gates are down or crossing is protected by a member of the crew, on the ground at the crossing.
f) Averill Street - Through movements must not exceed 5 MPH approaching crossing.
g) Carpenter Road - Southward train having a set-off for McGrew Yard will pull entire set-off over Carpenter Road crossing to permit highway traffic to clear before making set-off in either 'A' or'B' tracks. Southward trains picking up at McGrew Yard will cut off north of Carpenter Road a sufficient distance that, when recoupled, crossing will not be blocked.
h) Flint, Davison Road, Dort Pass - Due to rusty rail conditions at MP CC32.4 trains or engines must approach crossings equipped with automatic crossing protection prepared to stop and must not foul crossings unless the automatic grade crossing warning devices are known to be operating properly or crossings are protected by a crew member on the ground at the crossing.
i) Grand Blanc, Church Street, Reid Road, Lincoln Street, Union Street - Movement over crossings on Old Main track must be protected by member of crew on ground at the crossings.
j) Clyde, Wardlow Road and first private crossing 675 feet east of Wardlow Road - Waiting trains occupying Clyde Siding and/or Main Track will stop clear of both crossings.
k) Wixom, Sock Road, West Road, Pontiac Trail- Southward trains working at Lincoln Yard must clear Pontiac Trail and Beck Road. Clearance distances are the following:
If Southward train will not clear between Pontiac Trail and Beck Road after making pickup, train crew will leave train north of Maple Road, Wixom, when working Lincoln.
In emergency situations, the dispatchers can override these instructions.
Wixom police must be contacted prior to road blockage to allow police to reroute automobile traffic.
l) Plymouth, Lilley Road (South Pass) - When 'STOP AND PROCEED' aspect (Rule C-291) is displayed by Signal 831, Northward trains, on Plymouth Siding, will contact the CSX Train Dispatcher immediately and unless otherwise instructed, will remain south of signal until 'APPROACH' aspect, (Rule C-285) is displayed. Trains leaving on 'STOP AND PR16CEED', aspect must not fbul Lilley Road until gates are lowered or crossing is protected by a member of the crew on ground at the crossing.
m) Westland, Ford Road - The National Block Company service roads at Ford Road and CSX Track Intersection must not be blocked between the hours of 0600 and 1900 April 1st through November 30th, and between the hours of 0800 and 1700 December list through March 31st. The time schedule will also include Saturday hours between 0700 and 1200.
n) New Boston, Pennsylvania Road - Trains or engines using set off tracks must not exceed 10 MPH approaching crossing.
o) Romulus, Ecorse Road - The blocking of Ecorse Road with standing equipment, is prohibited at any time.
135.100-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 |
|---|---|
| MP CC70.56 | Pontiac Trail |
| MP CC82.47 | Main Street |
| MP CC88.20 | Newburgh Road |
| MP CC94.37 | Grant Street |
135.105 USE OF SPECIFIED TRACKS
1. Mt. Morris - Southward movements on Mt. Morris siding must stop clear of crossover located 600 feet south of Carpenter Road unless southward absolute dwarf signal governing movement from siding displays aspect to proceed.
Train dispatcher may permit northward train or engine to pass 'STOP' signal governing entrance to south end of Mt. Morris siding for the purpose of entering yard through hand-operated crossover located 600 feet south of Carpenter Road, when siding is occupied.
Before permission is given, train disptacher must be informed by a member of crew of northward train or engine that southward train or engine is stopped clear of crossover.
2. Buick, Hamilton Avenue Loading Facility - When spotting tri4evels, engine will be coupled to a least 5 cars. Speed will not exceed 3 MPH when operating into or out of loading facility.
3. Carpenter Road - Trains picking up at McGrew Yard, Flint, Michigan, and northbound trains setting off at Coldwater Road Yard, must not exceed a speed of 6 MPH when pulling pick-up over Carpenter Road.
Trains originating and/or terminating at McGrew Yard, Flint, MI, and northbound trains setting off at Carpenter Road Yard, must not exceed 10 MPH crossing Carpenter Road to permit clerical forces to check car numbers.
4. McGrew, Buick Motor - GMC -
5. McGrew, Roundhouse - Chains must be removed before moving locomotives.
6. Flint, Old Main - Before entering the following track limits, crews must have permission of Maintenance of Way personnel:
Old Main, Flint - From Hemphill Street to end of track at Second Street.
7. Flint Scale Track - Cars must not be left standing on the live scale track at Flint except when weighing. Do not transmit with portable radios when inside the Scale House.
8. Rittman Scrap Processors - When pulling cars from Rittman Scrap Processors, crews will not make any couplings south of switch for tracks I and 2, except to couple engine to cars or double one track to the other. If pull instructions on switch list cannot be fulfilled as outlined above, contact McGrew Yardmaster and make notation on switch list to be turned in by conductor.
9. Johnson Control, CC74.8 - Employees are not permitted on the north side of the track between 1493 feet and 1772 feet from the clearance point account unloading racks. No signs or lights are installed.
10. Wayne - Siding Track between Newburgh Road and SAS Conrail Diamond cannot be used without permission of train dispatcher.
11. New Boston, Bids Terminal - The switch to the New Boston Bids Terminal is lined and locked for track A-1, against movements to tracks A-2 through A-5. Movements to Tracks A-2 through A-5 will not be made without permission of a Bids Terminal Employee. Employees must protect the leading car of shoving movements, looking out for the Bids Terminal car mover.
12. Grand Blanc - Due to rusty rail conditions on the yard lead at Grand Blanc between MP CC40.5 and MP CC40.8 trains or engines must approach crossings equipped with automatic crossing protection prepared to stop and must not foul crossings unless the automatic grade crossing warning devices are known to be operating properly or crossings are protected by a crew member on the ground at the crossing.
135.C-280 SIGNAL ASPECTS AND INDICATION NOT IN CONFORMITY WITH RULES C-281 THROUGH C-298
Rule C-281 as shown below applies on the Saginaw Subdivision:
135.400 RADIO STATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
All road trains will monitor channel 08.
Table 103. Radio Stations and Instructions for Contacting the Train Dispatcher
| Mile Post
Location | Hours of
Operation | Channel
Monitored | Type
Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Run | Continuous | 08 | Wayside |
| Flint | Continuous | 70 | Terminal |
| Holly | Continuous | 08 | Wayside |
| Lincoln | Continuous except 1600 Sat to 1600 Sun. | 08 | Terminal |
| Novi | Continuous | 08 | Wayside |
| Plymouth | Continuous | 70 | Terminal |
| Plymouth | Continuous | 08 | Wayside |
| Wayne | Continuous except 1600 Sat. to 1600 Sunday | 70 | Terminal |
| Romulus | Continuous | 08 | Wayside |
Note: AX Train Dispatcher call-in number is 4.
AX Train Dispatcher radio channel is 84.
AX Train Dispatcher telephone No. is 1-800-555-1212.
1. Exceptions to the Standard CSX Radio Channels and their use on the Saginaw Subdivision:
| Location/Job | Monitor Channel | Channels Avail- able |
|---|---|---|
| Flint-Buick Job | 20 | 08 & 12 |
| Coldwater Job | 12 | 08 & 20 |
| Plymouth Yard Job (Note) | 20 | 08 & 70 |
| Car Inspectors Plymouth | 29 | 08 & 70 |
| Note: These jobs will use Packset type radio on engine in addition to the engine radio. |
2. Handling and Safeguarding Radios
Walbridge and Grand Rapids crews may retain portable radios, belts and holsters until returning to their home terminal.
136.0 MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS
1. Close Clearances - because of close clearance at the following locations, employees are prohibited from riding the sides of cars:
| Location | Track |
|---|---|
| Flint | |
| Fisher Guide Coldwater | No. 5 Dock |
| Fisher Guide Coldwater | No. 8 Dock |
| Rip Track | No. 2 at Wheel Dock |
| Lockhart Chemical | East Side |
| Buick | No. 10-1 North |
| Buick | No. 10-2 South |
| Buick | No. 36-2 |
| Buick | No. 36-3 |
| Buick | No. 38 Dock |
| Buick | No. 10-4 |
| Buick | No. 03-1 |
| Buick | No. 03-3 |
| Buick | No. 31-3 |
| Buick | No. 11 East Side |
| Buick | No. 95 |
| Buick | No. 86 Dock |
| Buick | No. 05-1 Dock |
| Hamilton Ave Loading | All Tracks |
2. Close overhead clearance exists at Michigan Steel Processing at New Boston, Michican, due to overhead door being only 18 feet above top of rail. High cars and high engines are prohibited from operating within 10 feet of this'c'lose clearance.
3. Close clearance Savage Industries, Flint, Michigan Account close clearance, crews are not permitted to enter the unloading area, located on No. 36 track, signs have been installed near the gate, stating 'Close Clearance'.
4. Savage Industries, Flint, coal unloading facility will be served in the following manner: