WM 1980
1980
As described in the 1980 Chessie System Operating Rules.
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Initial version of the signal set.
Clear
Rule W-281
Proceed
Page 142
Normal
Normal
Either
Approach Diverging
Rule W-282
Proceed approaching next signal prepared to take diverging route.
Page 142
Normal
Medium
Either
Diverging Clear
Rule W-283
Proceed through crossovers, turnouts, sidings, interlocking limits, and over power switches at speed specified in special instructions for that location; then proceed at maximum authorized speed.
Page 143
Medium
Normal
Either
Approach
Rule W-285
Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. Train or engine exceeding medium speed must take action at or before reaching approach indication to reduce to that speed.
Page 143
Normal
Stop
Either
Diverging Approach
Rule W-286
Proceed through crossovers, turnouts, sidings, interlocking limits, and over power switches at speed specified in special instructions for that location; then proceed at not exceeding medium speed prepared to stop at next signal.
Page 144
Medium
Stop
Either
Slow Clear
Rule W-287
Proceed; Slow speed through crossovers, turnouts, sidings, interlocking limits, and over power switches; then proceed at maximum authorized speed.
Page 144
Slow
Normal
Either
Slow Approach
Rule W-288
Slow speed through crossovers, turnouts, sidings, interlocking limits, and over power switches; then proceed at not exceeding medium speed prepared to stop at next signal.
Page 144
The mast signal shown here is a non-standard indication. The rule book shows this as an approach indication. Yet based on David Hughes' article in the WMHS Magazine show it was called Slow Approach and used at Emory Grove for west bound trains crossing over from track 2 to track 1 and entering the Hanover Subdivision. Interestingly westbound trains on track 1 would receive a standard Approach when routed for the Hanover Subdivision.
Slow
Stop
Either
Restricting
Rule W-290
Proceed at restricted speed.
Page 145
Restricted
Restricted
Either
Stop and Proceed
Rule W-291
Stop; then proceed at restricted speed.
Page 145
Stop
Restricted
Either
Stop
Rule W-292
Stop and stay.
Page 146
Stop
Stop
Either
Stop-Throw Switch
Rule W-293
Stop. Throw the switch.
Page 100 WM 1973 Rule Book
Stop
Stop
Either