950.  Receiving Instructions; Governing Instructions

  Engine Service Employees report to and receive instructions from the Superintendent or other designated officer.  They will be governed by current mechanical, electrical, and air brake instructions pertaining to the safety, inspection, preparation and operation of trains and engines.  Engineers must be qualified on the physical characteristics of the territory over which they are to operate.

951.  Executing Instructions

  Engine Service Employees must obey the instructions of Transportation Supervisors, Dispatchers, Operators, Yardmasters, and Station Masters within their jurisdiction.  They must also obey the instructions of the Conductor in charge of their train as to the general management of the train.  Exceptions to carrying out instructions may be made only if the instructions would endanger safety or commit a violation of the rules.

952.  Qualification; Checking Inspection Forms

  Engine Service Employees must be qualified on the type of engine to which they are assigned, including any devices or auxiliaries attached to it.  At a point where no mechanical forces are on duty, they will check the prescribed form in the cab to be sure that the unit or units of the engine consist have been inspected within the previous calendar day.

953.  Engine Unit(s) not with Date; Inspection

  If the engine unit or units are not within date, Engine Service Employees will make an inspection.  After making the inspection, they will:

1. Record the date, time and location on the prescribed form in the cab, and
2. Prepare and sign the regular work record.

954. Inspection by Mechanical Forces

  At points where mechanical forces have made an inspection of the condition of the engine, Engine Service Employees will accept this inspection.  Engine air brake tests are an exception: Engine Service Employees must make these tests.

955.  End-of-Trip Report

  At the end of the trip, Engine Service Employees must make a written report on the prescribed form.  When a defect occurs en route, the Dispatcher must be notified as soon as possible without delay to the train.

956.  Observing Signals; Moving Engine

  Engine Service Employees will be responsible for the observance of all signals and for controlling movements accordingly.  To prevent injury to persons, to prevent damage to property and lading, and to avoid collisions and derailments they must:

1. Regulate the speed of their train, and
2. Exercise discretion, care and vigilance in moving their train.

957.  Acting as Pilot

  While acting as a Pilot, Engine Service Employees will operate the engine, unless otherwise instructed. In the absence of a qualified Conductor they must perform the duties of Conductor and conform to the rules relating to that position.  They may enlist the assistance of crew members in any duties relative to the prompt and safe movement of their trains.  They will promptly report irregularities or failures 

958.  Visibility Compromised: Regulating Speed

  If anything distracts attention from a constant lookout ahead or if weather conditions make observation of signals in any way doubtful, Engine Service Employees must at once regulate the speed of their train to ensure safety.

959.  Train with More than One Engine

  When a train has more than one engine, the rules apply equally to each Engineer of each engine.  However, the use of the engine bell, whistle, and air brake must be limited to the leading engine, except in an emergency.

960.  Engineer’s Responsibility for Other Employees

  The Engineer is responsible for the vigilance and conduct of other employees on the engine.  He will see that they are familiar with their duties and instruct them if necessary.

961.  Engineer Certificate

  Certified Engineers must carry their current Locomotive Engineer certificate while on duty as a Locomotive Engineer.