Extra trains were conveyed authority to operate by train order. In yard limit territory unless otherwise provided by special instructions in the timetable, extra trains could usually occupy the main track without a train order.
Extra trains must clear the time of opposing regular trains not less than five minutes, unless otherwise provided, and will be governed by train orders with respect to opposing extra trains.
Extra Train
A train not included in a timetable schedule.
Fabrication In Transit ...
Any extra train that is not shown on schedules. It operates on train orders.
Extra Board ...
Extra Train (Extra Train) A train not authorized by a timetable schedule. Trains used for passenger transport and work crew may be designated as "extras".
Long spur is good for displaying extra train or cars
(11) O27 single straight
(9) O27 O-27 curve 45° ...
Chain Gang
When a number of extra trains (not regularly scheduled freight runs) are put into service, regular crews may be assigned to take such trains in turn. When this occurs, train crews are said to be operating in chain gang service.
WHITE RIBBONS"White flags (an extra train)
WHITEWASH"Milk
WIDEN ON HER"Open the throttle, increase speed ...
Express train: a train that passes selected stations without stopping.
Extra train: A train that is not included in the normal schedule of a railroad.
 See also: Track, Train, Point, Schedule, Switch
  
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