141.0 STATIONS LISTING AND DIAGRAM
Where Operating Rules 120-132 (243-246) are in effect, the the direction of traffic is:
No. 1 Track - Northward and No. 2 Track - Southward
141.1 DIAGRAM CROSS-REFERENCE
Table 104. Diagram Cross-Reference
Subdivision | Service Lane | Page |
---|---|---|
Saginaw | Detroit | 41 |
Toledo | Detroit | 59 |
Columbus | C&OBU | C&0BU TT |
142.0 METHOD OF OPERATION
142.1 AUTHORITY FOR MOVEMENT
Carleton To Perry
Table 105. Authority for Movement
Between
Location/ Mile Post | Authority For
Movement | Signal Aspect
Rules |
---|---|---|
CC104.7 and CC105.5 GTW Crossing | 265-272 | C-281 - C-298 |
CC105.5 and CC125.2 | D-251 | C-281 - C-298 |
CC125.2 and CC130.4 | 265-272 | C-281 - C-298 |
Alexis, CCA130.1 and CCA1 30.4 | 255-259 | C-281 - C-298 |
CCA130.4 and CCA131.9 | 265-272 | C-281 - C-298 |
Hallett, CCA131.9 and CCA132.3 (CTT1.8) | 255-259 | C-281 - C-298 |
CTT1.8 (CCA132.3) and CTTO.3 | D-251 | C-281 - C-298 |
GTW Crossing, CTTO.3 and CTTO.2 | 255-259 | C-281 - C-298 |
CTT0.2 and CTT27.9 | D-251 | C-281 - C-298 |
Lower Bridge, CTT27.9 and CTT27.7 | 265-272 | C-281 - C-298 |
CTT27.7 and CTT26.7 | D-251 | C-281 - C-298 |
Millard Avenue, CTT26.7 and CTT26.5 | 265-272 | C-281 - C-298 |
lronville, CTT26.5 and CTT26.4 | 255-259 | C-281 - C-298 |
No. 2 Track | ||
CTT26.4 and CTT25.5 | D-251 | C-281 - C-298 |
No.1 Track | ||
CTT26.4 and CTT25.5 | 265-272 | C-281 - C-298 |
Consaul Street, CTT25.5 and CTT25.4 | 255-259 | C-281 - C-298 |
CTT25.4 and CTT23.0 | D-251 | C-281 - C-298 |
Pickle Road, CTT23.0 and CT722.9 | 255-259 | C-281 - C-298 |
CTT22.9 and CTT22.0 | D-251 | C-281 - C-298 |
Vickers, CTT22.0 and CTT21.9 | 255-259 | C-281 - C-298 |
CTT21.9 and CTT20.8 | D-251 | C-281 - C-298 |
WR Tower, CTT20.8 and CTT20.6 | 255-259 | C-281 - C-298 |
CTT20.6 and CTT1 9.5 | Conrail Rules | - |
Stanley, CTT19.5 and CTT19.2 | 255-259 | C-281 - C-298 |
CTT19.2 and BE196.3 | 120-132 | - |
BE196.3 and BE193.6 | D-251 | C-281 - C-298 |
VR Tower To Rockwell Jct.
Table 106. Authority for Movement
Between
Location/ Mile Post | Authority For
Movement | Signal Aspect
Rules |
---|---|---|
VR Tower, CDA115.0
and Conrail Crossing, CDA118.2 | 255-259 | C-281 - C-298 |
Conrail Crossing,
CDA118.2 and CDA118.4 | 255-259 | C-281 - C-298 |
Conrail Crossing,
CDA118.4 and CDA120.0 | Conrail Rules | - |
Hallett To Bates
Table 107. Authority for Movement
Between
Location/ Mile Post | Authority For
Movement | Signal Aspect
Rules |
---|---|---|
Hallett, CTT2.0 and CTT3.1 | 120-132 | - |
Tower K, CTT3.11 and CTT3.0 | 255-259 | C-281 - C-298 |
CTT3.0 and NS Conn, CTT5.0 | 120-132 | - |
Note:
1. CSX trains will use the tracks of other railroads in accordance with their timetables, rules and regulations, as follows:
Location | Railroad |
---|---|
Rockwell Junction and Alexis, Toledo | NS |
Front Street-Homestead Yard and Sumner Street Yard to Gould | NS |
CTT5.0, Temperence, and CTT12.7, Gould | NS |
Hallett and Galena Streets, Toledo | AA |
Lang Yard | GTW |
WR Tower and Alexis, Toledo | NS |
2. Toledo Docks - CSX and NS train and enginemen working at Toledo Dock are subject to CSX Rules and Special Instructions in addition to operating and safety rules of their respective home roads and are also subject to understanding and compliance with Bulletins and Notices of Toledo Dock posted at all on-duty points at Toledo Dock.
142.2 DTC BLOCK LIMITS
Carleton To Perry
Table 108. DTC Block Limits | |
---|---|
Between Location/Mile Post | Block Names |
NAS Alexis, CCA130.4 and
SAS Hallett, CCA131.9 | Stick |
NAS Hallett, CTTI.8 and
SAS GTW Crossing, CTTO.3 | Hoff |
NAS GTW Crossing, CTTO.2 and
and SAS Lower Bridge, CTT27.9 | Suder |
NAS Lower Bridge, CTT27.7 and
SAS MI Cabin, CTT26.7 | Front |
No. 2 Track
NAS lronville, CTT26.4 and SAS Consaul, CTT25.5 | York |
NAS Consaul, CTT25.4 and
SAS Pickle St., CTT23.0 | Oil |
NAS Pickle St., CTT22.9 and
SAS Vickers, CTT22.0 | Oakdale |
NAS Vickers, CTT21.9 and
SAS WR Tower, CTT20.8 | Wales |
NAS WR Tower, CTT20.6 and
SAS Stanley, CTT19.5 | Broadway |
NAS Stanley, CTT19.2 and
Bates Rd. BE196.3 | Lime |
Bates Rd. BE196.3 and
SEDT Perry, BE193.6 | Ross |
VR Tower To Rockwell Jct.
Table 109. DTC Block Limits | |
---|---|
Between Location/Mile Post | Block Names |
Conrail Crossing Walbridge and
Rockwell Jct., CDA120.0 | Rockwell |
Hallett To Bates
Table 110. DTC Block Limits | |
---|---|
Between Location/Mile Post | Block Names |
SAS Hallett, CTT2.0 and
NAS Tower K, CTT3.0 | Side |
SAS Tower K, CTT3.1 and MP CTT5.0 | Temper |
Note: DTC block limit signs are installed on the left hand side when approaching in a northward direction at the fol lowing locations:
Enter Stick DTC block at Hallett Tower and; leave Temper DTC block at NS conn MP CTT5.0.
142.3 SUSPENSION OF SIGNAL SYSTEM
Table 111. Suspension of Signal System | |
---|---|
Between Location/Mile Post | Block Names |
CC105.4, NAS Carleton and
CC114.3 North Crossover switch Monroe | Monroe |
CC114.3, N. Crossover switch Monroe
and CC125.2 Crossover switch Erie | Erie |
CC125.2 Crossover switch Erie
and CC1 30.1 SAS Alexis | Alex |
No. 1 Track
CTT26.3 Ironville and CTT 25.4 Consaul St. | York |
NAS Lower Bridge, CTT27.7 and
SAS Millard Avenue, C7T26.7 | Front |
SAS Millard Avenue, CTT26.7 and
NAS Millard Avenue, CTT26.5 | Millard |
142.4 EXCEPTED TRACKS
1. Lake Front Yard - All tracks at Lake Front Yard are excepted tracks with the following exceptions: The inbound tracks L60, L01, L02, including East End Lead, West End Switching Lead, L60 thru L03 office pocket.
2. Between CTT12.6 Gould and CTT 16.4 Bates
3. Presque Isle Docks - All tracks at Presque Isle Docks are excepted track with the following exceptions:
MI Cabin Area
A, B, C, D and E leads
Tracks 93-99
BP Lead
95 Extension
Track Y21
143.0 SPEEDS
143.1 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED
Table 112. Maximum Authorized Speed | |
---|---|
Between Location/Mile Post | MPH |
MP CC104.7 and Alexis | 45 |
Alexis and Walbridge | 30 |
Stanley and Perry | 30 |
Walbridge CDAI 18.0 and
VR Tower CDAI 15.0 | 30 |
Hallett CTT2.0 and NS connection CTT5.0
(single track-Backside) | 10 |
143.2 SPEED RESTRICTIONS
Table 113. Speed Restrictions | |
---|---|
Between Location/Mile Post | MPH |
Carleton, Monroe Street, CC105.1 | 35 |
CC114.8 and CC115.2 | 35 |
CCA131.9 Hallett (head end only) | 25 |
CTTOA GTW Crossing | 20 |
CTT27.7 Lower Bridge | 20 |
CTT26.5 Millard | 20 |
CTT26.3 lronville Interlocking | 20 |
CTT20.6 WR Tower | 20 |
CTT19.5 Stanley | 20 |
Stanley Yard 'E' | 10 |
GTW Crossing-South Wye CTT0.4 | 5 |
WR Tower-Northwest Wye to CSX | 10 |
CTT2.0 and CTT5.0 (Backside) | 10 |
CTT1 6.4 | 20 |
CTT20.7 and CDAI 18.0 (Walbridge Interlocker) When Using Crossover Only | 10 |
CDA118.0 and CDA118.2 - Inbound track Walbridge Interlocker | 10 |
143.8 ENGINE SPEED INDICATORS AND ODOMETERS
Engine speed indicators, odometers and RDU equipment must be checked between the first encountered mile post location listed below:
CTT23.0 and C7724.0
CC118.0 and CC124.0
144.O EQUIPMENT RESTRICTIONS
Table 114. Equipment Restrictions
Location | Equipment | Restriction |
---|---|---|
Toledo Docks Dumper No. 4 | Cars with
gross weight exceeding 270,000 lbs. | Must not
operate on |
Toledo Docks
Dumper No. 4 | Engines | Must not
operate on Barney inclines on load track, beyond kick back switches on empty tracks, on trestle on empty return track, over car thawing equipment |
Lake Front
Dock-TORCO | Locomotives &
cabooses | LFD Ore Loading
Station is equipped with red and green colored lights located directly above the loading chutes. A red aspect sig nifies that the chutes are down and will not clear a locomo tive or caboose. A green aspect signifies that the chute is up and will clear a loco motive or caboose. |
Dock Tracks, Over-
seas Terminal | High or wide
loads | Must not
operate under gantry crane |
145.14 ENGINE HORN INSTRUCTIONS
Westbound train entering Walbridge Yard via Hump lead to Hump Receiving Tracks must ring engine bell continuously from VR Tower to entrance to designated Hump Receiving Track. Whistle must also be sounded at Arrival Yard Service Road Crossing.
145.43 TEMPORARY SPEED SIGNS
On the former Toledo Terminal Railroad section of the Toledo Terminal Subdivision, a sign will be placed far enough in advance of the restricted area to permit a reduction from maximum authorized speed to the speed specified in a train order or train message, but not less than twenty-one hundred (2100) feet, where practicable.
145.58 DEFECT DETECTORS
Table 115. Defect Detectors | ||
---|---|---|
Mile Post | Location | Type |
Erie Mt | CC122.4 | Audible Instructions |
145.98 JUNCTIONS, DRAWBRIDGES AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT GRADE
Alexis to Perry
Table 116. Railroad Crossings at Grade
Location | Railroad | Protection | Rule |
---|---|---|---|
Carleton CC105.0 | GTW | Remote | Note 6 |
Alexis | NS | Remote | 234-B(2) |
Hallett | AA | Remote | 234-B(2) |
GTW Crossing | GTW | Remote | Note 2 |
Ironville | NS | Remote | 234-B(2) |
Vickers | NS | Remote | Note 3 |
WR Tower | CSX | Remote | 234-B(2) |
Stanley | CSX | Remote | 234-13(2) |
VR to Rockwell Junction
Table 117. Railroad Crossings at Grade
Location | Railroad | Protection | Rule |
---|---|---|---|
Walbridge | CSX | Remote | 234-B(2) |
Hallett to CTT5
Table 118. Railroad Crossings at Grade
Location | Railroad | Protection | Rule |
---|---|---|---|
Tower K | NS | Remote | Note 4 |
Mather Lead | NS | Signs | 98-F |
1. 'STOP' Signals - When absolute signal governing movement over these crossings displays 'STOP' aspect, contact the appropriate control station for instructions.
2. GTW Crossing - When absolute signal governing movement over GTW crossing is displaying 'STOP' aspect, after securing permission of the the CSX Train Dispatcher, conductor or engineer will:
a) Determine GTW train or engine is not fouling or approaching crossing;
b) Depress and hold pushbutton for track required, located in box marked '17RR Control' for 2 seconds;
c) After indicator is illuminated, train may proceed at restricted speed to next signal;
d) If indicator is not illuminated within 5 minutes, Pass signal at least 10 feet but not foul crossing-,
e) Wait 5 minutes; and
f) Proceed in accordance with Rule 233.
3. Vickers - When absolute signal governing movement over crossing is displaying 'STOP' aspect, after securing permission of the the Train Disptacher, conductor or engineer will:
a) Determine NS train or engine is not fouling or approaching crossing;
b) Open switch marked 'Release';
c) After indicator is illuminated, train may proceed at restricted speed to next signal;
d) If indicator is not illuminated within 5 minutes, pass signal at least 30 feet but not foul crossing;
e) Close switch marked 'Release'; Wait 5 minutes, and
g) Proceed in accordance with Rule 233.
4. Tower K - When 'STOP' aspect is displayed on absolute signal governing movement over crossing, after securing permission of the the Conrail Toledo Yard Dispatcher channel 64-64, conductor or engineer will:
a) Determine NS train or engine is not fouling or approaching crossing;
b) Depress and hold pushbutton for 2 seconds;
c) After indicator is illuminated, train may proceed at restricted speed to next signal;
d) If indicator is not illuminated within 5 minutes, pass signal at least 30 feet but not foul crossing;
e) Wait 5 minutes; and
f) Proceed in accordance with Rule 233.
5. Lower River Drawbridge -
Trains stopped by a block signal will receive permission from train dispatcher to pass stop signal.
If the bridge operator is on duty, the operator will determine that the bridge is lined for rail movement and so inform the train dispatcher, who will include that information in his permission given to the train.
If the bridge operator is not on duty, a member of the train crew will ascertain that drawspan and lift rails are in proper position before movement is allowed to proceed.
6. Carleton, MI GTW Diamond - (Emergency release push button located northeast quadrant of crossing Diamond side of CSX Instrument case). When 'Stop' aspect is displayed by absolute signal govering movement over GTW crossing, after contacting Train Dispatcher, Conductor or Engineer will:
a) Determine GTW train or engine is not fouling or approaching this crossing by observing white light marked 'GTW located in CSX instrument case. If this light is out, do not depress 'CSX push button' because a train is on the GTW circuit.
b) If light marked 'GTW' is on, depress and hold 'CSX push button for 3 seconds, (CSX white light located in CSX instrument case should light).
c) Wait 8 minutes;
d) Absolute signal governing movement over GTW Diamond should clear. If signal does not display aspect to proceed, secure permission of train dispatcher: and,
e) pass signal at least 30 feet but do not foul crossing:
Wait 15 minutes: and
g) proceed in accordance with Rule 233.
Time-out feature is provided for northward and southward apprach circuits, on No. 1 and No. 2 track, to GTW crossing as follows:
145.100 ROAD CROSSINGS AT GRADE
1 .Hallett, Matzinger Road - Before trains or engines move over crossing on the Fort Industry Lead, a member of the crews must be stationed on the ground at the crossing to protect the movement against highway traffic.
2. Temperance, Laskey Road (GTVJ) - Trains and engines must stop before fouling the crossing and a member of the crew will insert switch key in ostarr slot on controller and turn to the right. After the flashers have operated for at least 20 seconds, the movement may proceed. Flashers will stop when track circuit is cleared.
3.Millard Avenue - To provide a minumum of 22 seconds flasher signal protection between end of circuit and Millard Avenue crossing, light engines moving southward must stop before entering the approach circuit. When using leads for air test on Dock Runs, crews must see that engine is clear of operating circuit when practical.
4.Rossford, Glenwood Road, Lime City Road - Trains, cars, and/or locomotives are not be left closer than 20 car lengths (approximately 1800 feet) from the north or west side of Glenwood Road. All trains approaching on all tracks will not foul crossing until gates are down and flashing light signals have operated for at least 20 seconds unless protected by a member of crew on ground.
5.Lower Bridge, Summit Street - When signal B27 located at CTT28.4 displays an 'APPROACH' aspect and SAS at Lower Bridge displays 'STOP' aspect, southward trains will stop 100 feet north of Erie Street. Trainmen will immediately operate switch key manual control device located north of Erie Street, to raise crossing gates at Summit Street Trains and engines may proceed when SAS at Lower Bridge displays other than 'STOP' aspect. Crossing gates will lower automatically. Do not exceed 5 MPH until gates are down.
6.Front Street - When trains are stopped in position to block crossing, the crossing must be 'cur immediately. A member of the crew must be stationed on the gound at the crossing to protect vehicular traffic against other movements and the the CSX Train Dispatcher advised of the delay.
7.Oregon Road - A manual control for raising and lowering crossing gates at Oregon Road, CTT18.4, when circuit is occupied has been installed in the northeast quadrant of the crossing. The control is operated by a standard main track switch key. When crossing has been cut to allow highway traffic to pass, a member of the crew will operate the gates by use of the control.
8.All Crossings - When necessary to stop on an approach circuit equipped with a Time-Out and Restart Feature, the stop should be made after passing first yellow post and before passing the second yellow post. After stopping, the train must consume at least 20 seconds after passing the second yellow post before fouling Railroad Highway grade crossing.
9.Carleton, All Streets - No car or cars shall be switched across, along or within the lines of any street or public highway within the village of Carleton unless it is attached to a locomotive.
145.100-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 |
---|---|
CTT0.4 | Manhattan Boulevard |
145.103 SWITCHING
1. Bids Terminals - 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 required, 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 locations:
Table 119. Equipment Restrictions
Subdivision | Location | (CSX Time) Between Hours |
---|---|---|
Toledo Terminal | Toledo, Oh. | 1700 and 0600 |
145.104 SWITCHES
Toledo Docks
1. Power-operated and Electrially Locked Switches
Power-operated and electrically-locked switches are controlled by the retarder operator, when on duty. Switches may be operated locally by trainmen after securing permission of the retarder operator, when on duty. Instructions for operating switches are posted in control boxes.
2. Spring-loaded Switches
Loaded Track on Coal Machines - Movement must not be made over spring-loaded switches located on loaded tracks at the four coal machines, Presque Isle Docks, until a member of the crew has manually positioned the switch or switches for movement. Rule 104 applies.
3. Hand-Operated Switches
a) Eastward movement must not be made beyond the clearance point from the east end of the New Receiving Yard, tracks 1, 2, or 3, without permission from both the Presque Isle yardmaster and 'AX' Dispatcher.
b) 44 empty switch must be lined for movement on 39 lead, after use.
4. At Toledo Docks, various coal testing companies will be providing their own protection while sampling coal. The protection will consist of locking out the track and applying a yellow fluorescent tag to the switch, stating:
DANGER
DO NOT OPERATE
EQUIPMENT LOCKED OUT
FOR COAL INSPECTORS
145.105 USE OF SPECIFIED TRACKS
1. Toledo Docks
Mile Post
Location | Hours of
Operation | Channel
Monitored | Type
Station |
---|---|---|---|
Walbridge | Continuous | 08 | Wayside |
Interlockings | Continuous (Note 2) | 08 | Terminal |
Eastbound Yardmaster | Continuous | 25 & 08 | Terminal |
Presque Isle | Continuous | 80 | Terminal |
CSX Dispatcher | Continuous | 35 | Terminal |
Monroe | Continuous | 08 | Wayside |
Notes:
1. BX Train Dispatcher's call-in number is 5.
BX Train Dispatcher radio channel is 35.
Train Dispatcher's telephone # is 1-888-555-1212
2. The Lower River Bridge Operator is on duty continuously during navigation season and on duty as needed the rest of the year.
145.704 MOVEMENT OF ON-TRACK EQUIPMENT
Movements, on tracks with rules 120-132 (243-246) in effect as designated in the authority for movement tables, will be authorized by verbal instruction of the CSX Train Dispatcher.
On-Track Equipment operating within the limits of Toledo Terminal Subdivision will secure DTC Block Authority from the CSX Train Dispatcher for Northward and Southward movements on both No. 1 Track or No. 2 Track.
145.807 THRU TRUSS BRIDGE
Bridge No. | Location | Milepost |
---|---|---|
1 | Lower River | CTT27.7 |
146.0 MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS
1. Eastbound East End Walbridge - Eastward movement on eastbound switching lead or hump lead must stop clear of Latcha Road and obtain permission from CSX operator, Walbridge, for their movement.
2. Toledo Docks
a) Loading track pushers at No. 4 coal machine buck tracks will not clear a man on the side of a car. Employees are prohibited from riding cars and walking between tracks adjacent to pushers.
b) Cars are not to be placed on No. 4 coal machine buck tracks unless it has been ascertained by the yardmaster that there will be no movement of pushers on adjacent tracks.
c) Thawing shed at No. 4 coal machine will not clear a man on the side or top of a car. Employees are prohibited from riding cars.
3. Milepost Prefixes - Milepost prefixes apply as follows:
Milepost Prefix | Between Location |
---|---|
BE | Sates and Perry |
CCA | Alexis and Hallett |
CDA | Rockwell Junction and VR Tower |
CTT | Hallet and Bates (including Backside) |
4. Norfolk Southern RR - Homestead Yard for entrance into Homestead Yard at Ironville control station MP CTT26.3 the following must be adhered to:
a) Permission must be received from Ironville control station to come into Homestead Yard before train gets on the CSXT. The information needed is: 1) Time crew on duty; 2) train size, and; 3) engine number
b) On arrival at Ironville interlocking and receiving a favorable signal to enter the CSXT-NS Wye. Movement may proceed to fronville Tower, before fouling or entering onto the runner or south extension tracks. Inbound train must receive verbal instructions from Ironville control Operator or Homestead Yardmaster.
c) After receiving route instructions, train can only proceed to east end of Homestead Yard and must not foul lead without instructions from Yardmaster.
d) When departing Homestead Yard, after receiving a return route to West end of Homestead Yard, movement must receive permission from lronville interlocking.
e) All movements on Norfolk Southern are under Norfolk Southern Rule 93.
f) Movements must not exceed ten (10) MPH on all tracks.
g) Otter Creek road - Permission must be obtained from Ironville Control Station prior to going over Otter Creek Road for any reason.
5. MP CTT0.73, track at Chemical Waste Management:
Instructions for operation:
At least two hours prior to the yard job arriving at Chemical Waste Management, the Dock yardmaster will call (419) 547-7791 to notify them. Chemical Waste Management will send a person to handle the gate and the overhead door and to give the crew spotting instructions.
6. Close Clearance - Because of close clearance at the following locations, employees are prohibited from riding the sides of cars:
Nationwide Coil Coating Co. Plant - Tracks inside building.
7. All trains arriving at Perrysburg/Bates from Deshler are to contact the Walbridge Yardmaster upon arrival.
Also, all trains departing Perrysburg/Bates, destined Dehsler, are to contact the Walbridge Yardmaster immediately after boarding their train.
8. Close overhead clearance exists at Heidtman Steel Products, located at CC129.2, Lavoy road, due to overhead door being only 18 feet above top of rail. All rail cars entering building must be gondola and/or flat bed for unloading steel coils.
NOTES: