§236.203. Hand operated crossover between main tracks; protection.
49 C.F.R. § 236.203
At hand-operated crossover between main tracks, protection shall be provided by one of the following:
An arrangement of one or more track circuits and switch circuit controllers,
Facing point locks on both switches of the crossover, with both locks operated by a single lever, or
Electric locking of the switches of the crossover. Signals governing movements over either switch shall display their most restrictive aspect when any of the following conditions exist:
Where protection is provided by one or more track circuits and switch circuit controllers, and either switch is open or the crossover is occupied by a train, locomotive or car in such a manner as to foul the main track. It shall not be a violation of this requirement where the presence of sand, rust, dirt, grease or other foreign matter on the rail prevents effective shunting;
Where facing point locks with a single lever are provided, and either switch is unlocked;
Where the switches are electrically locked, before the electric locking releases.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20103, 20107, 20133, 20141, 20157, 20301-20303, 20306, 20501-20505, 20701-20703, 21301-21302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.
Source
Source: 33 FR 19684, Dec. 25, 1968, unless otherwise noted.