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Just one point about switch locks. As Ed correctly mentioned, each craft of employees has their own different type of lock. Carmen, MOW, TY&E, Mechanical, etc. <br /> <br />Mainline switches are generally all locked. This includes industry sidings from the main. Also, in areas where the main is signalled switches are both locked with padlocks (transportation TY&E key) and also they have electric locks that require special procedures to operate the switch. The train must be in proximity to the switch to be "on the circuit to allow the switch to be opened. Also, if a train is entering the main from non-signalled territory the crew must obtain dispatcher permission before "opening up" and wait for five minutes before proceeding on to the main to allow passage of any train closer than the nearest signal. The DS can orally "waive the five" if he can protect the entering move. This assumes NORAC Rules in effect. <br /> <br />LC
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