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The movement of all trains between Turcot West and Montreal will be governed by the Montreal Terminals Time Table.
Movement between Signals 43 and 44 Montreal Terminals, Turcot West and Brockville Yard will be made under "Rules governing movements of trains or engines in the same direction by signal indication." Rules 251-258. Signals used to given indication are the train order signals, as displayed at stations.
Automatic block signals which given indications when running with the current of traffic, are located between Turcot West and Brockville Yard.
Where switch indicators are of the light type, green light indicates "No train approaching", no light indicates "Train approaching".
Turcot West—
All trains to the Cornwall Subdivision, except passenger trains originating at Central Station, must obtain Terminal Clearance at Turcot West.
Dorval—
Dorval is a register station for No. 15 and No. 6 only. Trains Nos. 15 and 6 may register at Dorval by delivering register ticket to Operator.
A lunar white marker light is located on Automatic Block Signal 99, at a point 2,200 feet East of Dorval Station, governing Westward Track. Rules 451 to 453.
Ste. Annes—
Westward full tonnage freight trains must not leave Ste. Annes less than thirty minutes in advance of westward through passenger trains.
Vaudreuil—
Vaudreuil is a register station, only for trains originating or terminating at Vaudreuil.
A lunar white marker light is located on Automatic Block Signal 248, at a point 2,200 feet West of Vaudreuil Station, governing Eastward Track. Rules 451 to 453.
A lunar white marker light is located on Automatic Block Signal 239, at a point 2,200 feet East of Vaudreuil Station, governing Westward Track. Rules 451 to 453.
Movement through crossover and to and from sidings at Vaudreuil may be made after complying with Rule 512, and obtaining indication of "No train approaching", without flag protection.
The sounding of Engine whistle signal on any locomotive in respect to any public crossing at grade within the limits of the Town of Dorion (Vaudreuil) is prohibited, except for the purpose of giving such signals necessary to train operation or to prevent accident. (B.T.C. 56712).
The limits of the Town of Dorion (Vaudreuil) extend from the west end of Vaudreuil Bridge to 500 feet west of first public crossing at grade west of Vaudreuil Station.
Engine whistle signal must be sounded within the limits of the Town of Dorion (Vaudreuil) approaching the public crossing at grade at east end of bridge east of Vaudreuil Station, which crossing is located within the limits of the Corporation of Isle Perrot.
Switches of crossover are Electrically Locked and method of operation is as follows:
Communicate by telephone with Operator, if on duty, otherwise with Train Dispatcher for permission to use crossover. If permission has been received observe Rule 512 by pressing switch indicator button.
If "No train approaching" indication is received, open "Electric Lock" door. If Electric Lock Discs show "White" on West Switch and/or clear on semaphore type on East Switch, turn lever to full left position then operate crossover switch by hand in the usual manner. This automatically sets Signal 248 on eastward track and 239 on westward track at stop.
If Switch indicator shows "No approaching", door of Electric Lock must no be opened until permission has been received from Operator or Train Dispatcher. When permission has been received to use crossover, open Electric Lock Door. The "Time Release" located in telephone box must then be operated by turning knob to the right until arrow points to 3 1/4 minutes and allow to run down, after which it can be operated to full left position and switch set for crossover in the usual manner. It will then be necessary to open Electric Lock door at the other crossover switch, turn lever to full left position, and operate switch in the usual manner.
If Electric Lock Disc shows "Red" on West Switch and/or Stop on semaphore type on East Switch, when door is opened communicate with Operator or Train Dispatcher for instructions. When permission is received to use crossover, same instructions as apply to "Train approaching" conditions are to be followed.
When movement through crossover is completed, track switches must be returned to normal position; Electric Lock lvers must be restored to full right position, and Electric Lock doors locked.
The Electric Locks are so wired that Trainman must get permission first from Operator before pressing switch indicator button, as the Operator has to turn the switch that is situated in the station to the electric lock position so as to energize same. If Trainman pushes switch indicator button first, then, when Operator turns switch in station, the switch indicator will drop to "Train approaching" and, if Trainman does not press button again, it will be necessary to use "time release".
Coteau—
Coteau is a register station for Alexandria Subdivision trains, and for trains originating for Cornwall Subdivision.
Trains No. 1 and 2 may register at Coteau by delivering register ticket to Operator.
Cornwall—
Cornwall is register station only for trains originating or terminating at Cornwall.
Brockville—
All trains approach Brockville passenger station cautiously expecting to find main track occupied.
Brockville is register station for first class trains and for trains originating or terminating at Brockville. Trains Nos. 6, 8, 14, 16 and 18 may register at Brockville by delivering register ticket to Operator.
A lunar white marker light is located on Automatic Block Signal 1247, one mile East of Brockville Station. Rules 451 to 453. Westward trains stopping at this signal, will contact yard staff by telephone for instructions.
Automatic Block Signal 1256, located between main tracks east of Brockville Station, governs eastward trains on eastward main track.
Instructions governing westward movements against opposing overdue first and second class trains on eastward train, between shop switch at Perth Street, Brockville, and switch leading to South Yard, located six hundred feet east of Brockville Yard office:
- Permission of signal must be obtained from the switchtender at Perth Street, who will perform signalman's duties.
- For movement from the westward main track to the eastward main track through the facing crossover west of Perth Street, past Signal 1257, indication as shown by rule 501E will be displayed by that signal when the switches are properly set and the block is unoccupied.
Under Rule 93 note reading "where automatic block signal system rules are in effect 'known to be clear' includes when track is known to be clear by signal indication" is not applicable at Brockville.
Brockville Yard—
Brockville Yard is register station for all trains originating or terminating at Brockville Yard.
A lunar white marker light is located on Automatic Block Signal 1260 just east of Brockville Yard Office. Rules 451 to 453. Train stopped at this signal, will be governed by instructions of Yardmaster or Switchtender.
Under Rule 93 note reading "where automatic block signal system rules are in effect 'known to be clear' includes when track is known to be clear by signal indication" is not applicable at Brockville Yard.
Emergency repair equipment is located at the following points:
Ste. Annes ........ Shelter north side of westward track (Inside). Lancaster ........ West end of station (Outside) Morrisburg ........ East end of station (Outside) Cardinal ........ West end of station (Outside) Prescott ........ West end of station (Outside) When material is used by train crews Conductors will leave a list with Operator at station, of material used and Agent will arrange prompt replacement. Where no Operator is on duty, Conductor will leave list of material used in waybill box outside of station.
"Take siding" signals are located at Morrisburg and Cornwall. For instructions, see page 36.
Spring switches Ste. Annes ........ East end of Eastward siding. ........ West end of Westward siding. Cornwall ........ West end of Westward siding. Morrisburg ........ East end of Eastward siding. ........ West end of Westward siding. Prescott ........ East end of Eastward siding. ........ West end of Westward siding. Train inspection.
All freight trains operated with Diesel Engines must be given standing inspection on both sides by Train Crew at the following points:—
Eastward ........ Morrisburg or Cornwall Westward ........ Cornwall These instructions do not relieve Conductors and Trainmen from inspecting their trian, as prescribed by Rule 111.
Dual control power operated switches are located at: Pointe Claire ........ West switch of eastward siding is interlocking, operated from station. If signal does not give proceed indication, communicate with operator at station by telephone which is located on outside of concrete house near switch. Ste. Annes ........ West switch of eastward siding is interlocking, operated from station. If signal does not give proceed indications, communicate with operator located in station. ........ East switch of eastward siding is interlocking, operated from station. If signal does not give proceed indications, communicate with operator by telephone, which is located on outside of concrete house near switch. Coteau ........ West switch of eastward siding and east switch of westward siding are interlocking, operated from station. If signals do not give proceed indications, communicate with operator at station by telephone. The telephones are located in telephone booth near power switches. Prescott ........ West switch of eastward siding and east switch or westward siding are interlocking, operated from station. If signals do not give proceed indication, communicate with operator by telephone which is located at relay instrument cabins opposite power switches. Interlocking Signal rules apply.
For further instructions see Page 36.
Way freights Leave Turcot 10.00 AM Monday, Wednesday & Friday for Cornwall Leave Cornwall 7.00 AM Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday for Turcot Leave Brockville 7.00 AM daily, except Sunday, for Cornwall Leave Cornwall 6.30 AM daily, except Sunday, for Brockville
Other tracks Car Capacity Points Face Mileage Vaudreuil doubling track 93 W 27.83 Elevator spur Yard E 112.00 C.I.L. Yard E 118.00
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1855-11-19 | GTR opens Montréal to BrockvilleBrown-1864, p. 22; Bladen-1932, p. 45. |
| 1928-03-03 | Railway Age announces that Union Switch & Signal will supply materials for installation of Automatic Block Signalling using colour light signals between St. Zotique and PrescottRailway Age, 84(9) 1928-03-03, p. 550. |
| 1873-10-03/04 | Gauge changed from Provincial to StandardBladen-1932, p. 46. |