Car Shop Repair Truck Area

One or more tracks within an area in which the testing, servicing, repair, inspection, or rebuilding of railroad rolling equipment is under the exclusive control of mechanical department personnel.

1. Blue signal at or near each switch providing entrance to or departure from the area.
2. Area switches lined away & locked.
3. If speed in area is 5 mph or less, a locked derail (with blue signal) may be used instead of switch if positioned at least 50 ft. from equipment.
4. A car mover may be used to reposition rolling equipment after workers on the affected track have been notified but work on the track must cease until the movements have been completed

Remotely Controlled Switches/Derails in Shop Areas: There is no requirement for a written record if the person controlling switches/derails is of the same craft, and an effective locking device is established.