Uniform Code of Operating Rules

Name/Title

Uniform Code of Operating Rules

Entry/Object ID

2020.055.020

Description

Book, uniform code of operating rules for: Algoma Central, Canadian National, Central Vermont, Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific, Canadian Pacific, Cheasapeake and Ohio, Essex Terminal,Napierville Junction, New York Central, Northern Alberta, Ontario Northland, Quebec North Shore and Labrador, Sydney and Louisberg, Toronto Hamilton and Buffalo. It covers: general notice, general rules, definitions, operating rules, standard time, time tables, signals and their use, color signals, hand signals, engine whistle signals, communicating signals, train signals, protection of impassable or slow track, superiority of trains, movement of trains and engines, handling of switches and derails, rules for movement by train orders, forms of train orders, general description and location of signals, rules governing the movement of trains in the same direction by signal indication, rules governing opposing and following movements of trains or engines by signal indication, centralized traffic control rules, block and interlocking signals, electric staff block system rules, manual block system rules, interlocking rules. Distinguishing Features: none

Context

Original document of uniform code of operating rules applicable to Algoma Central, Canadian National, Central Vermont, Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific, Canadian Pacific, Cheasapeake and Ohio, Essex Terminal,Napierville Junction, New York Central, Northern Alberta, Ontario Northland, Quebec North Shore and Labrador, Sydney and Louisberg, Toronto Hamilton and Buffalo as of 1962.

Collection

Library Archive

Category

Canadian National

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Kevin B. Frost

Notes

Date Acquired: June 22, 2020 Method of Acquisition: Donation

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Operating Rules Manual

Class

Instructive

Category

Primary Source

Publication Details

Author

Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada

Place Published

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Date Published

Oct 28, 1962

ISBN

n/a

Notes

Materials: paper, ink, plastic, binding

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

none

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Item Number

Other Number

31415

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

3/8 in

Depth

4 in

Parts

none Count: none

Location

Location

Location

Document Archive (By Item Number)

Room

Dale Wilson Reference Library

Building

NORMHC Heritage Centre, Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre

* Untyped Location

Capreol, Ontario

Date

March 10, 2022

Condition

Notes

Good condition, very minor signs of damage

Created By

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Create Date

March 14, 2022

Updated By

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Update Date

April 20, 2022