MEMPHIS SUBDIVISION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Timetable General Information ............................................................................ 3
a. Station Page ................................................................................................. 3
b. Explanation of Characters ........................................................................... 3
c. Diesel Unit Groups ....................................................................................... 4
d. Main Track Control ....................................................................................... 4
e. Division Special Instructions ....................................................................... 4
f. Division Summary Changes ........................................................................ 5
II. Memphis Subdivision ........................................................................................... 6
a. Memphis East District .................................................................................. 6
b. Memphis West District ................................................................................18
c. Sheffield Terminal .......................................................................................31
d. NA / West End District.................................................................................38
e. Berry Branch .............................................................................................. 50
Ill. Gulf Division Special Instructions ..................................................................... 55

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MEMPHIS SUBDIVISION
C. DIESEL UNIT GROUPS
GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 5 GROUP 6
GP22ECO GP33ECO RP20CD SD60M/I/E SD70ACe
GP38-2 GP59E SD33ECO SD70 SD70ACc
GP40-2 GP60 SD40E SD70M SD70ACT4
SD40-2 SD70M-2 SD70ACu
SD45-2 D8-40CW SD80MAC
C40-8.5 ET44AC
D9-40CW AC44C6M
ES44DC ES44AC

D. MAIN TRACK CONTROL

Unless otherwise noted on the station pages, the Train Dispatcher controls all
Main Tracks, Controlled Points, and Controlled Interlockings.

E. DIVISION SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. NOTES:
a. The “GU” prefix indicates the Special Instruction is specific to the Gulf Division.
b. The suffix of “-1,” “-2,” etc., will number concurrent division instructions that
reference the same system instruction.

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GULF DIVISION TIMETABLE SUMMARY CHANGES
MEMPHIS SUBDIVISION
Bulletin
No. Item Revised Changes

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MEMPHIS EAST DISTRICT
4. DIESEL UNIT RATINGS
DIESEL UNIT RATINGS IN TONS
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
Westward
Chattanooga to Stevenson 2,239 2,703 3,156 3,626 4,500 6,088
Stevenson to Huntsville 2,598 3,140 3,672 4,218 5,228 7,076
Huntsville to Decatur 3,498 4,220 4,932 5,664 7,032 9,511
Decatur to Sheffield 4,934 5,955 6,959 7,990 9,916 13,416
Eastward
Sheffield to Decatur 4,994 6,204 7,036 8,075 10,032 13,569
Decatur to Chase 2,485 3,000 3,506 4,027 4,998 6,761
Chase to Stevenson 4,674 5,646 6,599 7,582 9,403 12,724
Stevenson to Chattanooga 2,139 2,582 3,015 3,464 4,300 5,818

5. LOCOMOTIVE AND CAR RESTRICTIONS

A. WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
The weight of diesel units and cars is limited as follows:
GROSS WEIGHT IN POUNDS
Unit Loaded Car
Between 4-Axle 6-Axle 4-Axle 6-Axle
Chattanooga and Sheffield 291,000 432,000 286,000 394,500

B. TRAILING TONNAGE RESTRICTIONS

Trailing tonnage must be limited on line segments as shown below, behind
the following equipment:
1. Empty multi-level cars
2. Intermodal single-platform flats and such flats loaded with empty
trailers or containers
 Empty flats
 Loaded cars with all empty trailers or containers
3. 75-foot-long or longer flats, including center beam and bulkhead flats,
frame racks, and switch panel cars
 Empty flats
 Loaded cars with all empty trailers or containers
 Loaded cars with only one trailer or container
4. Single or multiple-unit articulated double-stack (well) cars, or empty
multiple-unit spine cars
 Empty cars
 Cars not loaded in accordance with Appendix 1 – Loaded Multi-
Platform Stack/Spine Car Configurations in the System Timetable
Maximum Safe Trailing Tonnage
Southward/ Northward/
Line Segment Between Westward Eastward
Memphis East District Chattanooga and Sheffield 8,600 8,600

C. HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
1. Auto rack cars, double-stack cars, and other cars exceeding 19 feet 0
inches (19’-0”) above the top of rail may only be handled on Main
Tracks and Sidings between Chattanooga and Memphis.
2. Auto rack cars and double-stack cars cannot be handled beneath the
U.S. Route 31 Southbound overhead bridge at MP UR 0.6 of the
Upriver Lead in Decatur.
3. Auto rack cars and double-stack cars cannot be handled at the west
end of Huntsville Yard, MP 339.1 A.

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5. LOCOMOTIVE AND CAR RESTRICTIONS (CONT.)
D. LOCATIONS OF EQUIPMENT RESTRICTIONS
1. MADISON
Crews are prohibited from shoving on the Main Line at Madison to the
Huntsville Intermodal Center with more than 5,000 feet of traffic.
2. MP 348.0 A – HUNTSVILLE INTERMODAL CENTER (G55)
All movements toward the end of track within the Huntsville Intermodal
Center will be required to perform a safety stop. The safety stop point
will be marked with orange paint and will be located approximately 155
feet northward of the end of track. No equipment will be spotted
beyond the white markings located approximately 15 feet northward of
the end of track.
3. MP 363.0 A – INDORAMA VENTURES XYLENES & PTA (B60),
DECATUR
Norfolk Southern locomotives are not permitted on the following tracks:
1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D
2, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E
3, 3B, 3C
4, 4A, 4B
5, 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5CRR
4. MP 363.0 A – 3M COMPANY (B70), DECATUR
Tracks belonging to 3M are to be used solely for cars destined to or
released by 3M. Cars to/from other industries must neither be
transported to nor switched on 3M tracks.
5. MP 364.5 A – SA RECYCLING (A20), DECATUR
Only four-axle locomotives may be used when operating on the SA
Recycling Lead Track.

6. SWITCHES AND DERAILS

A. NORMAL POSITION OF HAND OPERATED SWITCHES
None.

B. HANDLING OF DERAILS
None.

C. SWITCHES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC LOCKS (261

TERRITORY)
None.
D. LOCATIONS AND OPERATION OF SPRING SWITCHES
None.

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9. DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
A. CLOSE CLEARANCES (CONT.)
For the range of tracks listed, employees are prohibited from riding
equipment on the following tracks designated to be restricted account close
track centers. Employees are permitted to ride equipment on tracks when
an adjacent track is not restricted and not included in the restricted track
range.
Example: If “Tracks 105-107” are listed as restricted account close track
centers, employees are not permitted to ride equipment on the side
between Tracks 105 and 106, and between Tracks 106 and 107.
Employees are permitted to ride equipment on the side between Tracks 104
and 105, and between Tracks 107 and 108.
1. MP 364.8 A – STYROLUTION (C25), DECATUR
Close clearance exists on the No. 2 Lead where the overhead pipe
exists. Employees are prohibited from riding equipment when passing
the structure.
2. MP 365.5 A – NUCOR COLD MILL (B66), DECATUR
Employees are prohibited from riding rail equipment outside of the
locomotive cab due to close clearance obstructions on the Nucor Cold
Mill Lead.
3. MP 366.6 A – INTERNATIONAL PAPER (A45), DECATUR
Close clearance exists on all tracks at International Paper (formerly
Union Camp Corporation). Employees are prohibited from riding
equipment within the facility.
4. MP 369 A – NUCOR TUBULAR PRODUCTS (B95), DECATUR
Employees are prohibited from riding the side of equipment due to close
clearances being present. Employees are permitted to ride on the nose
of the locomotive and/or inside the cab when protecting the shove
inside the building.

B. TRACK PERMISSION
1. HUNTSVILLE INTERMODAL CENTER
Crews operating beyond Wall Triana Highway will contact IDS to obtain
permission from Intermodal personnel prior to passing the crossing.
This restriction applies from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through
Friday.

C. INTERLOCKING INSTRUCTIONS
None.

D. DRAWBRIDGES
1. Tennessee River drawbridge, Decatur, MP 362.6 A

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9. DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
E. HANDBRAKE REQUIREMENTS
1. HUNTSVILLE INTERMODAL CENTER
a. A minimum of two (2) operative hand brakes must be applied on
the south end of equipment left in Tracks 1 through 4. A C-102
test of handbrake effectiveness is not required.
b. A minimum of two (2) operative hand brakes must be applied on
all other tracks at Huntsville Intermodal Center. A C-102 test of
handbrake effectiveness is required for all tracks other than
Tracks 1 through 4.
2. BOX COMPANY RUNAROUND, MADISON LEAD
A minimum of two (2) hand brakes must be applied on each end of cuts
of equipment left on the Box Company Runaround. A C-102 test of
handbrake effectiveness is required.
3. MP 353.0 – MAZDA TOYOTA MANUFACTURING (D92), LUMBER
A minimum of two (2) hand brakes must be applied when securing
equipment at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing. A C-102 test of handbrake
effectiveness is required.
4. MP 363.0 – DAIKIN AMERICA (B15), DECATUR
100% hand brakes must be applied to all equipment left at Daikin
America. A C-102 test of handbrake effectiveness is required.
5. MP 363.0 – 3M COMPANY (B70), DECATUR
100% hand brakes must be applied to all equipment left inside the
customer’s facility at 3M Company. A C-102 test of handbrake
effectiveness is required.
6. NEW YARD, DECATUR
A minimum of three (3) hand brakes must be applied to all equipment
left in the New Yard at Decatur. The hand brakes must be applied on
the east end of each track. A C-102 test of handbrake effectiveness is
not required. At the beginning of each shift, a member of each yard
assignment will verify that each track is secured with a minimum of
three (3) hand brakes before commencing any switching operations in
the New Yard.
7. MP 365 A – STEEL TECHNOLOGIES (B68)
Two (2) hand brakes are required inside the facility. A C-102 test of
handbrake effectiveness is not required if two hand brakes have been
placed on equipment. NOTE: When spotting a single car that will be
either the only equipment in the track or spotted independent of other
equipment, a C-102 test must be performed.
8. MP 369 A – NUCOR TUBULAR PRODUCTS (B95)
Two (2) hand brakes are required inside the facility. A C-102 test of
handbrake effectiveness is not required if two hand brakes have been
placed on equipment. NOTE: If only one car is being set off at any
industry/location, a C-102 test must be performed as it does not meet
the two-hand brake requirement.

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9. DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
F. TRAIN HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
1. MP 363.0 A – WATCO COMPANIES (B80), DECATUR
When working Kinder Morgan Terminal in Decatur, the train line must
be completely charged and the Engineer must control cars with the
automatic brake during switching.
2. DECATUR YARD
Yard crews lining up cuts of cars to be picked up by any trains at
Decatur must ensure that all cars are coupled, air hoses are coupled
between cars, and all angle cocks are properly positioned.
3. MP 366.6 A – INTERNATIONAL PAPER (A45), DECATUR
Crews switching International Paper (formerly Union Camp
Corporation) must do so with air lined on all cars.

G. ROAD CROSSINGS
1. DO NOT BLOCK ORDER
a. Private roadway, MP 281.57 A – DOT #731678P
This private roadway crossing at Crow Creek Siding must not be
blocked unnecessarily. If it is blocked more than 45 minutes, the
crossing must be cut.
b. Finley Island Road, MP 365.60 A – DOT #726069D
Do not block the Finley Island Road crossing at Indorama
Ventures Xylenes & PTA (B60) for longer than five (5) minutes
between the hours of 6:30 PM and 7:15 PM on account of shift
change.
c. When spotting the Hot Band Track at Nucor Coil Mill, cars must
be left clear of the concrete pad at the entrance to the shed. When
spotting the load track at Nucor Coil Mill, car must not foul the
concrete crossings at either end of the building.
d. Jackson Street, MP 382.82 A – DOT #731893B
The Jackson Street crossing at Courtland must not be blocked
unnecessarily. If it is necessary for an eastward train to work
International Paper, the train must be left at Wheeler in the clear
of crossings westward of MP 383.1 A.
2. QUIET ZONES
Except when required by emergency, locomotive horns will not be
sounded at the following road crossing locations in Decatur:
a. Shelton Road, MP 347.03 A – DOT #731819W
b. Vine Street, MP 363.23 A – DOT #731850H

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9. DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
G. ROAD CROSSINGS (CONT.)
3. RUSTY RAIL CONDITIONS
Train and engine movements approaching the following crossings
must stop before entering the crossing and permit a crew member to
dismount and flag highway traffic to a stop before proceeding.
a. Church Street Northwest at the Siding Track, MP 338.97 A –
DOT #731807C
b. Vine Street at the Old Yard, MP 363.28 A – DOT #925217U
c. Joe Wheeler Highway (State Route 20 and U.S. Route 72
Alternate) at the Denbo Lead, MP 364.40 A – DOT #726060S
d. Joe Wheeler Highway (State Route 20 and U.S. Route 72
Alternate) at the M Lead, MP 364.90 A – DOT #726061Y

H. LOCATIONS WHERE GRAVITY DROPPING CARS IS AUTHORIZED

Gravity dropping is restricted to a maximum of five (5) cars at the following
locations:
1. MP 333.5 A – Gravity drops are authorized on the main line at Chase
2. MP 363.0 A – OCI Chemical (B92)
3. MP 364.8 A – INEOS Styrolution America (C25)
Do not cut cars off in motion or kick cars inside the fence of Styrolution.
4. MP 365.5 A – Nucor (B66)

I. STEEP GRADES – END OF TRAIN DEVICES

The following designated sections of track are identified as average grades
of 2% or greater over a distance of 2 continuous miles or 1% or greater over
a distance of 3 continuous miles:
None.

J. EXCESSIVE CURVATURE RESTRICTIONS

1. MP 347.9 A – DUNLOP LEAD, MADISON
Do not allow long cars (73 feet or longer) to enter the curve on the
Dunlop Lead. The curve is located approximately 1,600 feet southward
of the south switch to the Box Company Runaround Track.

K. JOINT TRACKAGE WITH FOREIGN LINES

1. Trains and engines of the Gulf Division will use track of other division
and foreign lines in accordance with their Timetable, Rules, and
Regulations as shown below:
a. NS may operate over CSXT between MP 248.1 A, Wauhatchie,
and MP 279.8 A, Stevenson.
2. Trains and engines of other divisions and foreign lines will use Gulf
Division tracks in accordance with NS Timetables, Rules, and Special
Instructions as shown below:
a. CSXT may operate over NS between MP 362.0 A, Decatur
Junction, and MP 363.3 A, Decatur.

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9. DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
L. HAZARD SPILL PAN LOCATIONS
1. ENGINE TRACK, DECATUR NEW YARD
If a leaking hazardous material car is detected, it will be spotted over
the pan at the direction of the Trainmaster after the crew opens the spill
pan per the posted instructions.

M. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. MP 348 A, MADISON SET OFF
When making a set out of 800 feet or less on Trains 283 or 287 in
Madison, crews will be required to make the set out in the Madison
South Storage unless blocked by railroad equipment.
2. MP 363.0, DAIKIN AMERICA
There must be a minimum separation of 50 feet between the cars
spotted for unloading on Track 2 and the cars placed for sampling.
3. DECATUR YARD
No more than five (5) cars may be cut in motion at once. No cut may
have more than two (2) loads in motion.
4. FRA EXCEPTED TRACK
None.

N. HIGH THREAT URBAN AREAS AND KEY TRAIN SECUREMENT

1. HTUAs
None.
2. Locations where key trains, or cuts of cars meeting the definition of a
key train, may be left unattended on a main track or siding outside of a
yard or terminal:
None.

O. ZERO PIH LINES

1. Operating Rule 424 prohibits movement of loaded or empty (residue)
poison inhalation hazard (PIH) shipments on designated line segments
and junctions. Additionally, PIH shipments class coded “PTCHOLD”
must not be pulled from industries, accepted in interchange, or
transported on Zero PIH line segments.
2. The following line segments on the Memphis East District are
designated as Zero PIH Lines:
None.
3. The following junctions on the Memphis East District are designated as
Zero PIH Junctions:
None.

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MAP

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