I picked up this "R" marker at a yard sale, and the seller said he found it at an abandoned and reclaimed rail siding. What was it used for? The SOO line tracks were removed many years ago so I am guessing keeping the artifact is "safe."
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"R" stands for resume speed. It's typically posted to advise crews coming out of slow orders or speed restrictions.
Bob
I picked up this "R" marker at a yard sale, and the seller said he found it at an abandoned and reclaimed rail siding. What was it used for? The SOO line tracks were removed many years ago so I am guessing keeping the artifact is "safe."
Hi, this might help as it shows one explanation for the R sign:
http://www.fogchart.com/Down/B...si_updated081805.pdf
See page 50 of the link.
An "R" means restricted limits on BNSF as of the date of the pamphlet referenced above.
Rule 6.14:
6.14 Restricted Limits
Between designated points specified by signs and in the special instructions, trains, engines and on-track equipment may use the main track not protecting against other trains, engines and ontrack equipment. All movement must be at restricted speed.
Men or equipment may perform maintenance in restricted limits only under the provisions of Rule 6.19 (Flag Protection) or Rule 15.2 (Track Bulletin Form B). On-track equipment may move within restricted limits without displaying a red flag or light.
track between Q and S?
Hi and thanks for the information. Considering where the siding and small switching yard was located, the explanation makes a lot of sense. The main line bordered the yard and trains were slowing as they prepared to enter city limits and begin their slow winding trip through the heart of town.
banjoflyer:
Thanks for the great information and link as it pertains to BNSF. The frame of reference for my response regarding the use of the "R" sign was Conrail.
Bob
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