Rich Hunn Wrote:
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> In the case of the non-op detector, the DS tells
> the crew that it's a test and instructs them to
> resume track speed. Only rub there is that under
> the rules since the guy in the bushes hasn't
> offered a roll-by and the detector is off the
> train is required to run to the nearest operating
> detector and NOT resume speed until the detector
> gives a clear test. The DS does not have the
> authority to override the rule book.

On the UP if the detector doesn't broadcast (with hi-wide in some situations being an exception) only key trains are required to reduce speed. Secondly, if the DS gets the information via the bearing desk or whomever, he can relay that to the crew. If the DS relays, "no defects," then highball.