Rights of Trains on Single Track (Classic Reprint): A Complete Examination for Employes on the Standard Code and Other Recommended Train Rules: A ... Recommended Train Rules (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Forman, Harry Willard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1527761649 ISBN 13: 9781527761643

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Mastering the rules of single‑track railways.

A complete examination of the Standard Code and train rules, this guide explains how dispatchers, conductors, and enginemen move trains safely and efficiently. First published in 1904, it shares practical insights from thirty years of experience. This book frames the essential principles for safe operations on single tracks and shows how rules are applied in real-world situations. Readers will find clear explanations of when and how train orders are issued, carried, and acknowledged, with emphasis on safety and predictable behavior over speed or guesswork.

• Core concepts that prevent collisions and confusion on single-track lines
• How train orders are prepared, transmitted, and held for safety
• Differences between common order forms and when to use them
• Practical guidance for loaders, dispatchers, and operating crews

Ideal for students of railroad operations, safety officers, and history enthusiasts who want a solid, historically grounded view of early 20th‑century railway rules and their application.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1527761649
• ISBN 13: 9781527761643
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 410