1000.00. TRAIN SPEEDS

Table 130. Conditions

Conditions	MPH
Through turnouts, crossovers, and sidings, except where signal indications or special instructions permit higher speed	10
On all tracks other than main tracks or sig- nalled tracks except as specified in special instructions (Note)	10

Note: EXCEPTIONS:

1. Grand Rapids Terminal Subdivision - Old Main Line and Service Track between Plaster Creek and Lamar.

2. Montague Subdivision - West Olive Lead

1003.00. EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT RESTRICTIONS

1003.01. Diesel Units

1 . Maximum number of units

A maximum of six (6) units may be used in a locomotive consist in multiple control.

EXCEPTION, A maximum of eight (8) units may be used in a locomotive consist with multiple control on the following subdivisions:

Detroit
Grand Rapids
Plymouth

EXCEPTION: A maximum of twelve (12) units may be used in a locomotive consist with multiple control on the following subdivisions:

Saginaw
Toledo Terminal
Toledo

2. Maximum tonnage

Maximum tonnage handled with head-end power will be restricted as follows:

Unit trains (coal, grain, etc.) - will not exceed tonnage rating for four (4) SD40 locomotives. If consist includes one or more SD50's, it will not exceed the tonnage rating for three (3) SD50 locomotives.

Other than unit trains (mixed freight, common hoppers, etc.) - will not exceed the tonnage rating for five (5) GP40 locomotives.

EXCEPTION: A mixed train having thirty (30) or more cars of unit trains loaded (coal, grain, etc.) immediately behind the locomotives should be treated as a unit train.

1003.02. Cars

1. Short Cars

No cars less than 40 feet over the coupler pulling faces will be coupled to cars greater than 80 feet over the coupler pulling faces, except cabooses used on the rear of the train only.

1004.00. EQUIPMENT HANDLING RESTRICMONIS

1004.01. Six Axle Locomotives

Unless otherwise instructed, six (6) axle locomotives will not operate on any industrial track.

1004.02. Clearance Implicated Shipments

Procedures and guide lines covering the movement of Clearance implicated shipments are located in the Restricted Equipment Rules:

1. Prior to a dimensional/restricted shipment being loaded on tracks adjacent to the main line or in terminal areas the Chief Dispatcher/ Yardmaster must be notified.

1004.03 CSX Train Documents

CSX Train documentation will have codes and dimensions indicating the car is a clearance implicated shipment. Clearance instructions will be made part of the crews CSX Train Documentation. If the clearance instructions covering a clearance implicated shipment, is not received, the appropriate Transportation Department personnel must provide clearance instructions to the train crew prior to the train's departure.

Engineer, conductor and crew members must examine their CSX Train Documentation to determine all pertinent information concerning their train as per Train Handling Rules.

1004.04 Double Stack and Multilevel Movements

Unless otherwise authorized by a Clearance Bureau Wire or the Director System Control, the following are the maximum double stack and multi-level heights allowed on the Detroit Service Lane Main Tracks and Sidings. CSXT Train Documentation will list this equipment as restricted and will show applicable height dimensions.

For restricted Equipment Rules purposes, any CP Haulage Train, containing any intermodal equipment, will be considered a solid intermodal train.

Table 131. Double Stack and Multilevel Movements

Subdivisions	Double Stack	Multi-Level
Saginaw Terminal	20' 2"	20' 2"
Port Huron	19' 2"	19' 1"
Saginaw	20' 2"	20' 2"
Toledo Terminal	20' 2"	20' 2"
Toledo	29' 2"	20' 2"
Detroit	20' 2"	20' 2"
Plymouth	20' 2"	20' 2"
Grand Rapids Terminal	20' 2"	20' 2"
Grand Rapids	20' 2"	20' 2"
Ludington	19' 2"	19' 1"
Baldwin	19' 2"	19' 1"
All Other Subdivisions	Prohibited	Prohibited

1004.05. Hopper Cars Equipped Wilth Straight Air

APAX cars, series 100-206, are open-top hoppers and APAX cars, series 501-606 are flat bottom gondolas. APAX cars are equipped with a straight air hose on the opposite side of the car from the trainline hose. The straight air is not to be used in normal operation.

Cars are stenciled on the end sill just above the trainline and straight air line. The straight air line is stencilled, 'STRAIGHT AIR' and the trainline is stencilled, 'TRAIN/LINE'. The straight air hose should remain coupled, and the straight air cocks and/or angle cocks should remain open at all times these cars are coupled.

APAX cars are equipped with ABD brakes.

1004.05. Detroit Edison Trains

1. Remote (Radio) Controlled Locomotives -

When Empty Detroit Edison trains are operated on the Detroit Service Lane, all motive power will be positioned on the head end of the train. Movement of remote controlled locomotives in the middle of the train is not permitted.

When taking charge of this type of locomotive equipment and the units are not coupled for multiple unit operation, before any movement is commenced, the engineer must--ascertain the controls on the control console are properly positioned to isolate and prevent inadvertant movement of the remote controlled locomotives.

Detroit Edison locomotives are not to be shut down, but will remain at idle when not needed for service.

2. Equipment -

Equipment of Detroit Edison Unit trains, consisting of aluminum type freight cars in DEEX series (commencing with 1001), must be arranged in the proper manner or major damage and/or delay will result

All cars with even numbers have non-rotating couplers in both ends. All cars with odd numbers have rotating couplers in both ends. The odd numbered cars are further identified by having the last side panel at each corner of the car painted blue. The two types of cars must be alternated in the train. The following will govern:

a) There must be a car with rotating couplers at both ends of any continuous block of cars.

b) A rotating coupler must be coupled to a locomotive unit and the caboose.

c) Two (2) non-rotating couplers must not be coupled together. Two (2) rotating couplers must not be coupled together.

d) When the train is assembled, all uncoupling levers for rotating couplers must be disconnected and placed in the stowed position.

e) If a bad order car is set out, on adjacent car must also be set out, unless the bad order car can be immediately replaced with a car of the same type.

f) If cars are added to, or subtracted from, the train, they must always be changed in pairs.

3. Air Hoses -

Replacement air hoses, 22 inch, 33 inch, and long flexible brake pipe hoses are provided on locomotives and cabooses of Detroit Edison trains.

On General Motors (EMD) type units, those hoses will be found in the compartment where spare MU electric cables are kept (rear of the long hood end). On General Electric type units, they will be found in the compartment on the right side of the unit, on the long hood end adjacent to the locomotive cab.

When necessary to replace a damaged hose, it will be necessary to inform the train dispatcher of the car number, replaced to oA' or 'B' end of car, hose size, and from which locomotive unit or caboose the replacement hose was obtained.

1004.07. DODX Flat Cars, Hand Brakes

A potential safety hazard exists when applying hand brakes on DODX flat cars, series 40000-40100. When the hand brake handle is lifted, it can strike the.left leg of a person standing on the sill step. Therefore, before the brake is applied, the car must be stopped and the employee must be standing on the ground.

1004.08. Air Hose Couplings On Intermodal Trains

In order to secure all air hose couplings on intermodal trains, when trainmen are making track doubles prior to train departure from yards, or when picking up or setting off cars on line of road, the trainmen must Ty-Rap the air hoses at these coupling locations. Each intermodal crew must obtain a copy of the Ty-Rap Application Procedure from their on-duty location.

1004.09. Scale Tracks

Engines must not be operated over live rail of scale tracks.

These restrictions do not apply to the following scales:

Midland, Dean Yard - weigh-in-motion scale

Benton Harbor - Weigh in motion scales

Wyoming Yard - Scale track

1004.17. Sperry Rail Test Car -

Restricted Equipment Rule 20 will be applied when these vehicles are operating as a train which limits the operating speed to 30 MPH. When operating these vehicles as ontrack equipment, Rule 720 will be applied, which will limit the operating speed to 1/2 the range of vision not exceeding 40 MPH.

1004.18. Heavy Cars

Maximum allowable gross weight on rail for all cars excluding diesel engines is controlled by the CSXT train document system. A car that exceeds mainline track limitations will be detected and labeled 'OVERLOAD' In the system. Industry and branch line weight restrictions are still listed in service lane timetable and will not be controlled by the CSXT train document system.

1006.00. RADIO PROCEDURES

1006.02. Selecting Channel Numbers

1. The designated radio channel to be monitored will be listed in the timetable for each subdivison in table form. The dispatcher radio channel and the call-in for that subdivision will be listed under the table.

2. Employees are required to monitor the radio channel designation assigned to the area in which they are working. If necessary to use another channel designation temporarily, they must immediately return to the assigned channel designation after transmission is completed.

3. Engineering production unit employee in-charge will monitor the appropriate road radio channel. The engineering department designation radio channel is outlined below.

ALL CHANNEL RADIO POSITIONS

Table 132. AAR Radio Channel Usage

Designation	Tx	RX	User	Territory
Engineering	45	45	Engineering Forces	All Regions

1006.04. Initiating A Radio Call-In To And From The Train Dispatcher

1. After selecting the appropriate dispatcher channel, the following will govern the procedure for initiating a radio call-in:

• a) Mobile radios-equipped with 'touch tone' microphones, press and hold the call-in number pushbutton for two seconds. It is not necessary to operate push-to-talk switch when using this type of microphone.
• b) Motorola (late model) and Aerotron radios - Press and hold the call-in number push-button for two seconds and release.
• c) Motorola MCrs (early model radio) - Rotate 'tone' switch until the call-in number is displayed and the light to the left of tone display indicates 'DTMF'. Press the 'DISP' button for two seconds and release.
• d) Trackstar III Radio - Set 'DTMF-TONE' switch in 'DTMF:' position. Press the 'selecr button until the call-ip number is displayed. Press the 'send' button for two seconds and release.

2. Within ten seconds after a call in has been performed, an answer back tone would be heard. Wait for the control station to answer the call. If the answer back tone is not heard, the caller should wait for one minute and try again.

3. When the train dispatcher contacts a train or another employee on or near the track, he will initiate the call on the designated channel assigned to that area (Road channel). When contact has been established, they will switch to the dispatcher channel to continue the conversation. After the conversation has ended, the employee will immediately return to the assigned channel (Road channel) for that subdivision.

1006.05. Emergency radio Call-in Procedure

When an emergency arises as defined in Operating Rule 415, the following prociedure will be used to initiate an emergency Call-in to the train dispatcher.

1. Select the appropriate train dispatcher channel and when using;

• a) Trackstar III radio set 'DTMF-Tone' switch in 'DTMF' position.

  Press the 'SELEC1- button until the call number 9 is displayed

  Press the 'SEND' button for two seconds and release.

• b) Motorola MCrs (Early Model), rotate the 'TONE' switch until the call number 9 is displayed and the light to the left of the tone display indicates 'DTMF'. Press 'DISP' button for two seconds and release.
• c) Motorola (Late Model) and Aerotron Radios, press the cali number 9 button for two seconds and release.
• d) Mobile radios equipped with `TOUCH-TONE' Microphones, press the call number 9 button for two seconds and release.

2. An answer-back tone will not be heard.

3. During the next 20 seconds, the radio is directed onto the train dispatcher's monitor speaker and the employee will immediately broadcast his emergency message in accordance with Operating Rule 415, identifying;

• a) Transmitting unit (train identification or title and name),
• b) Precise location,
• c) Specific train dispatcher console (several may be coded in), and
• d) Nature of the emergency.

4. When call number 9 has been transmitted, an emergency call indication will appear and remain on the train dispatcher's console until he acknowledges the Call-in.

1006.06. Locomotive Mobile Radio Access To Mechanical Desk -

1. Train Handling Rules Requirement

• a) Train Handling Rule 2.1.1 requires the locomotive engineer to advise the train dispatcher when a locomotive developes problems that could affect the efficient operation of the train.
• b) Details of the malfunction or failure must be properly reported on the locomotive work report (Form 5001 B).

2. Enhanced Locomotive/Train Safety And Efficiency

• a) To improve locomotive/train safety and efficiency, mechanical department personnel will be available to locomotive engineers 24 hours a day. This will enable the locomotive engineer to advise the mechanical department directly, by radio or mobile access, of problems they are encountering.

3. Train Dispatcher/Mechanical Department Communication

• a) A mobile telephone system is in place on some locomotive radios. These radios are identified by three red dots on the radio 'ID' face plate.
• b) This mobile telephone system is a touch tone coded, mobile radio system which permits communications between the locomotive engineer and mechanical department personnel by radio.
• c) If the locomotive radio is not equipped, the locomotive engineer will, as in the past, be able to contact the train dispatcher who will be able to connect the engineer with the mechanical department personnel via the road channel.
• d) If the train dispatcher needs to end the conversation between the engineer and the mechanical department personnel he will directly notify the mechanical department personnel to end the current conversation. At that time the conversation between the locomotive engineer and the mechanical department personnel will end and may be continued at a later time.

4. Radio Rules Compliance

• a) All applicable radio rules 400 - through - 425 will apply.
• b) Communic4tion between the engineer and the mechanical department personnel must not be attempted on a moving train if it will impair the safety of the train.
• c) The conductor will continue to monitor the road channel while the engineer is talking with the mechanical department personnel.

5. Mobile Units - To Telephone

• a) From the directory below of base locations, find the frequency (TX/RX - 19/77, 16/88, 87/52 or 42/77) and the access disconnect code of the station you wish to use. Observe whether the base station is on the CSX network or is SDN.
  1. Select the desired radio channel (TX/RX -19/77, 16/88, 87/52 or 42/77).
  2. Depress the access code for the desired base and wait for dial tone.
  3. If the base station is on the CSX network, dial the desired telephone number.
  4. If the base is SDN, dial 1-700 then the CSX network number.
  5. If the base is Non-SDN, you cannot make a call on the CSX network. However, you can call an 800 number.
  6. Upon completion of the call, depress the disconnect code to disconnect mobile telephone and wait for automatic identifier to clear radio before attempting to re-use the mobile phone.

6. Base Locations

Note:

1. (SDN) denotes SDN PBX Location. SDN locations tele phone number is 1-xxx-xxx-5555.

2. (CSX) denotes CSX PBX Location. CSX (network) locations telephone is number is x-xxx-xxxx.

Detroit Subdivision

Table 133. Locomotive Mobile Access

Location	TX	RX	Acc	Dis
Plymouth, Mi (CSX)	19	77	491*	491#

Toledo Term Subdivision

Table 134. Locomotive Mobile Access

Location	TX	RX	Acc	Dis
Walbridge, Oh (CSX)	19	77	701*	701#

Toledo Subdivision

Table 135. Locomotive Mobile Access

Location	TX	RX	Acc	Dis
Lima, Oh (SDN)	87	52	261*	261*

1020.00. INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO OPERATING RULES

1020.1. Standard Clocks

All on-duty locations have a standard clock available.

1020.83-A Train Bulletin And release Form

Before leaving the originating terminal, train crews must receive all train bulletins and release forms for the entire route on which the crew will operate.

1020.100. Road Crossings At Grade

State laws make it unlawful for a train, railroad car or engine to obstruct public travel at a public crossing at grade for an excessive period of time, except where such train, railroad car or engine cannot be moved by reason or circumstances over which the railroad has no control, as follows:

Table 136. State Laws re Road Crossings at Grade

State	Excessive Period of Time
Illinois	over 10 minutes
Indiana	over 10 minutes
Michigan	over 5 minutes including continuously moving train
Ohio	over 5 minutes

If a train is delayed an excessive period of time, train crews must document the date, time of blockage, city, state, road crossing and circumstances. This information must be forwarded to the supervisor in charge of the territory.

1020.110. Restricted Double Stacks

Restricted equipment Rule RE-110 does not apply to CP trains operating on the Detroit Service Lane. The following will apply to CP trains only:

1. There are no placement restrictions when the total train tonnage is less than 4,500 tons.

2. There are no placement restrictions in a train with total tonnage less than 5,500 tons, if the train is equipped with a two-way telemetry device capable of initiating an emergency brake application from the rear of the train.

3. There are no placement restrictions on single platform double stack cars.

1040.00. MISCELLANEOUS

1040.01. Telephone Numbers

1040.03. Crews Involved In Derailment

Crews that are involved in a derailment or a crossing accident will turn in all of their Train Bulletins, Train Orders, Train Messages and Release Forms, together with a notation identifying the time and location of the incident, to their supervising officer or his representative.

1040.04. Departing Trains

Before leaving initial stations and intermediate stations where cars are picked up, all crew members must know that cars in their trains have been inspected, brakes in proper condition and the proper documentation is on their train. Engineers, after completion of the air test, will contact the yardmaster or train dispatcher for instructions if proper documentation is not on the locomotive. Trains must not leave the terminal, nor move cars on line-of-road without proper documentation or permission of the train dispatcher.

All trailer trains will carry proper documentation on the lead locomotive, which includes cars moved from an intermediate point.

Conductors or engineers are responsible for transferring proper documentation to the relieving crew, or delivering it to such locations as instructed.

Cars set off at outlying points must be accompanied by proper documentation, which may be left at designated locations as instructed.

1040.06. Spare Air Hoses

Spare airhoses may be stored in the operating cab of a locomotive, as long as they are secured in the holding device provided for this purpose. Airhoses must not be left lying unsecured on the floor of the operating cab or short hood compartment Excess airhoses that cannot be secured in the holding device must be placed in the air compressor compartment.

1040.07. Coupler Alignment Strap

Detroit Service Lane personnel will use the coupler alignment strap, per Safety Rule P-4, when adjusting mismatched couplers.

1040.08. FRA Engineer Certification Rides

Locomotive engineers must notify the office of the road foreman of engines if they have not had the prescribed FRA engineer certification ride, for the purpose of monitoring operation performance, by October 1 of each year.

If the road foreman of engines is not available or can not be contacted, the senior road foreman of engines must be notified.

1040.09. Grain elevators

Smoking, or the use of lighted fussees, is prohibited on the premises of all grain elevators.

1040.10. Riding Moving Equipment

Employees are prohibited from riding equipment which is rolling free and is to be coupled to other equipment.

1040.20. Superintendent's Bulletins

ISSUE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SUPERINTENDENT BULLETINS AND NOTICES

District	Subdivision/Terminals
Northern General Bulletins/Notices (DENORTHB and DENORTHN)	Baldwin Dean Detroit Fremont Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Terminal Ludington Manistee Montague Plymouth Port Huron Saginaw Saginaw Terminal
Toledo Terminal District General Bulletins/Notices (DETOLTEB and DETOLTEN)	Toledo Terminal Toledo

TONNAGE CHART

NOTE: When AC44CW or AC60CW locomotives are used in single unit head end service, their rating will be reduced by 10%.