FV&N PLAYER REFERENCE
Speed Limit Signs
Know what each trackside board means before your first trip. Speed limits are in miles per hour; grade boards show percentages.
Open the complete 18-sign trackside guide
Read the board and the operating instructions together.
The numbers on this poster are examples, not blanket route limits. Observe the most restrictive applicable speed, timetable instruction, bulletin, or dispatcher restriction. A speed board does not grant movement authority.
| Board | Meaning | Crew action |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Permanent speed board | Maximum speed at that point for all trains unless the timetable indicates otherwise. The illustrated limit is 25 mph. |
| P 30 / F 20 | Passenger / freight board | P applies to passenger trains; F applies to freight trains. The example allows 30 mph for passenger trains and 20 mph for freight trains. |
| A 20 | Advance speed board | A warns of a lower speed ahead. Begin reducing speed so the train is at or below 20 mph when it reaches the next speed board. |
| R | Resume speed board | Return to normal timetable speed only after the rear of the train clears the restricted portion of track. Other applicable restrictions remain in force. |
| Yellow 10 | Temporary slow-order board | Yellow identifies a temporary slow order. The example limits speed to 10 mph through the indicated section; follow the bulletin or dispatcher instruction for its limits. |
| OAK CREEK GRADE / 3.2% | Grade board | Identifies the beginning of Oak Creek Grade and its 3.2% ruling grade. This percentage describes the grade, not a speed limit. Follow the applicable district speed and train-handling instructions. |
Before you accelerate
Confirm the entire train has cleared the restriction, check the next applicable limit, and keep your movement within the authority issued. If a board, bulletin, or restriction is unclear, stop and ask the dispatcher.