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Federal Railroad Administration, DOT
Pt. 236, App. A
brake application may be forestalled
by means of the acknowledging device.
§ 236.831
Time, delay.
As applied to an automatic train stop
or train control system, the time
which elapses after the onboard appa-
ratus detects a more restrictive indica-
tion until the brakes start to apply.
[49 FR 3388, Jan. 26, 1984]
§ 236.831a
Track, main.
A track, other than auxiliary track,
extending through yards and between
stations, upon which trains are oper-
ated by timetable or train orders, or
both, or the use of which is governed
by block signals.
§ 236.832
Train.
A locomotive or more than one loco-
motive coupled, with or without cars.
§ 236.833
Train, opposing.
A train, the movement of which is in
a direction opposite to and toward an-
other train on the same track.
§ 236.834
Trip.
A movement of a locomotive over all
or any portion of automatic train stop,
train control or cab signal territory be-
tween the terminals for that loco-
motive; a movement in one direction.
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: Trip-arm, see § 236.744.
§ 236.835
Trunking.
A casing used to protect electrical
conductors.
§ 236.836
Trunnion.
A cylindrical projection supporting a
revolving part.
§ 236.837
Valve, electro-pneumatic.
A valve electrically operated which,
when operated, will permit or prevent
passage of air.
§ 236.838
Wire, shunt.
A wire forming part of a shunt cir-
cuit.
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Section Violation
Willful viola-
tion
Subpart ARules and InstructionsAll Systems
General:
236.0
Applicability, minimum requirements ........................................................................................
$2,500
$5,000
236.1
Plans, where kept .....................................................................................................................
1,000
2,000
236.2
Grounds ....................................................................................................................................
1,000
2,000
236.3
Locking of signal apparatus housings:
(a) Power interlocking machine cabinet not secured against unauthorized entry ........................
2,500
5,000
(b) other violations .........................................................................................................................
1,000
2,000
236.4
Interference with normal functioning of device .........................................................................
5,000
7,500
236.5
Design of control circuits on closed circuit principle ................................................................
1,000
2,000
236.6
Hand-operated switch equipped with switch circuit controller .................................................
1,000
2,000
236.7
Circuit controller operated by switch-and-lock movement .......................................................
1,000
2,000
236.8
Operating characteristics of electro-magnetic, electronic, or electrical apparatus ..................
1,000
2,000
236.9
Selection of circuits through indicating or annunciating instruments .......................................
1,000
2,000
236.10
Electric locks, force drop type; where required ......................................................................
1,000
2,000
236.11
Adjustment, repair, or replacement of component .................................................................
2,500
5,000
236.12
Spring switch signal protection; where required ....................................................................
1,000
2,000
236.13
Spring switch; selection of signal control circuits through circuit controller ...........................
1,000
2,000
236.14
Spring switch signal protection; requirements ........................................................................
1,000
2,000
236.15
Timetable instructions .............................................................................................................
1,000
2,000
236.16
Electric lock, main track releasing circuit:
(a) Electric lock releasing circuit on main track extends into fouling circuit where turnout not
equipped with derail at clearance point either pipe-connected to switch or independently
locked, electrically ......................................................................................................................
2,500
5,000
(b) other violations .........................................................................................................................
1,000
2,000
236.17
Pipe for operating connections, requirements
1,000
2,000
Roadway Signals and Cab Signals
236.21
Location of roadway signals ...................................................................................................
1,000
2,000
236.22
Semaphore signal arm; clearance to other objects ...............................................................
1,000
2,000
236.23
Aspects and indications ..........................................................................................................
1,000
2,000
236.24
Spacing of roadway signals ....................................................................................................
2,500
5,000
236.26
Buffing device, maintenance ..................................................................................................
1,000
2,000
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