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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=verdana,geneva>This rule speaks of visibility problems, saying that crews must regulate speed so signals can be complied with.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It does not directly address visibility problems where no signals exist.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Would switch targets and fixed wayside signs count as signals? They are items that must be seen in order to pass them; correct me if I'm wrong.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P><FONT face=verdana,geneva> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=verdana,geneva>I would judge that zero-visibility fog would qualify for what is set forth in the first sentence.</FONT></P><FONT face=verdana,geneva> <o:p></o:p></FONT> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=verdana,geneva>The second sentence ties speed with visibility.</FONT></P><FONT face=verdana,geneva> <o:p></o:p></FONT> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=verdana,geneva>The third sentence refers to unusual weather events, but does not directly mention fog.</FONT></P><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT> <H2 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">6.21 Precautions Against Unusual Conditions<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3>Protect trains and engines against any known condition that may interfere with their safety. </FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT size=3>When conditions restrict visibility, regulate speed to ensure that crew members can observe and comply with signal indications. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN> <P><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">In unusually heavy rain, storm, or high water, trains and engines must approach bridges, culverts, and other potentially hazardous points prepared to stop. If they cannot proceed safely, they must stop until it is safe to resume movement.</SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></FONT></P> <P mce_keep="true"> </P>
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