THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 463

Over-run-
ning Plat-
forms.
179. Drivers must be careful not to overrun | trains, or men engaged on the line, or anywhere
Platforms at Stations, and they must run at where the steam might occasion danger by
such speeds, and have their train under such obstructing the sight.
control, when approaching Junctions and Sta-
tions, as will enable them to stop at the
required place without the aid of the Guard's
brake. To this end Drivers are enjoined to
pay particular attention to the gradients, state
of the weather, and condition of the rails, as
also to the length and weight of the train; and
these circumstances must have due weight in
judging when to shut off steam and when to
apply the brakes. Should a train by accident
stop short of or overrun a Station, the Driver
must not move forward or put back until he
receives a signal from the Guard to do so.

Despatch of
Trains.
180. Every exertion must be made for the
expeditious despatch of the Station Duties,
and for insuring punctuality in the Trains.

Attention to
Signals.
181. Enginemen and Firemen are to pay
immediate attention to all Signals, whether the
cause of the Signal is known to them or not;
and any Engineman neglecting to obey a
Signal is liable to immediate dismissal from
the service. The Engineman must not, how-
ever, trust to Signals, but on all occasions be
vigilant and cautious, and on no account be
running before the Time specified on his Time
Table.

Danger
Signal.
182. When an Engine-driver sees a Red or
"Danger" Signal or other stop Signal, he must
bring his Engine to a stand close to the Signal,
and on no account to pass it unless he receive
verbal instructions from the person in charge
of the Signal.

Passing
through
Rock Cut-
tings in
frosty
weather.
183. During frosty weather and thaws, En-
gineman must pass through all Rock Cuttings
with great caution, as pieces of Rock are, in
such weather, liable to become detached and
fall on the rails; and they may reduce their
speed over any part of the Line which may be
in bad order.

Junctions.
184. Particular attention is called to the
arrival at and departure from Junctions.

Approach-
ing Stations
in
foggy
weather.
185. Every Driver having charge of an
Engine, whether with a Train or not, on
approaching any Station or Junction where he
cannot see freely ahead, whether from fog or
otherwise, shall, at a sufficient distance, not
less than half a mile, slacken his speed, and
approach it at such a speed as to be able to
stop his Engine or Train promptly, and without
the danger of collision or accident.

Ring or
Whistle at
each Sta-
tion, Level
Crossing,
Tunnel, &c.
186. The Whistle or Bell is to be sounded
on approaching each Station and Level Cross-
ing, and on entering the Tunnels. Three
short sharp whistles, rapidly repeated, must be
given when danger is apprehended, and when it
is necessary to call the attention of the Guards
to put on the Brakes. When more than one
Engine is attached to the Train, the Signal is
to be given by the leading Engineman; and in
case of danger is to be repeated by the follow-
ing Engineman, who will both forthwith reverse
their Engines, and apply their Tender Brakes.
Frequent use must be made of the Whistle in
foggy weather, or of the Bell where there is
one on the Engine.

Not to
whistle un-
necessarily.
187. The Engine Whistle must not be used
more than is absolutely necessary, the sound
being calculated to disturb passengers and the
public residing in the vicinity of the railway,
and to frighten horses.

Opening
cylinder
cocks.
188. Drivers should avoid as much as possible
blowing off steam and opening the cylinder
cocks at Stations, in Goods Yards, or in passing

189. Should Fire be discovered in a Train, Fire in the
     the Steam must be instantly shut off, the Train.
     Brakes applied, and the Train be brought to
     a stand, the Signal of obstruction on the Line
     be made, and the burning Wagon or Wagons
     be detached with as little delay as possible.

190. Each Engineman must, at the end of Return of
     his day's work, make a correct return thereof, day's work
     and fill in the particulars required, on the
     form provided for the purpose, which he must
     give to his Foreman, with the Tickets he has
     received for the coke, coal, oil, and tallow
     issued to him during the day, or a fine of One
     Shilling will be levied on him for each case of
     neglect. He must also see that he receives the Store
     full quantity of coke, coal, oil, and tallow received.
     charged to him, and that it is of sufficiently
     good quality to enable his Engine to do the
     work required.

191. The strictest economy must be observed Economy of
     in the use of Fuel and all other Stores, and each Stores.
     Driver will be responsible for the stores booked
     to him or to his Engine. The economy shown Extrava-
     by Drivers in the working of their Engines gance Pro-
     will form an item of consideration when deter- motion.
     mining the promotion of Drivers.

192. Every report of Pumps being out of Rendering
     order, Line rough, or anything whatever con- Reports.
     nected with the Engines, Carriages, Wagons, be in
     Telegraph, Stations, or Line, must be reported writing.
     immediately to the Foreman in writing, on the
     back of the Time Sheet; and should the Driver
     or Fireman observe any defect in the road or
     works, or in the working of the signals, or any
     unusual circumstance, he must report the same
     to the Station-master at the next Station, and
     also note the same on his daily report. No
     verbal report can be considered as a report at
     all. Strict attention is called to this Rule.

193. When the Engineman requires the Engineman
     assistance of the Guard's Brake, he must give calling
     three distinct rapid whistles; and should the Guard
     wish to attract the attention of the Guard
     Engineman, he may do so by repeatedly apply- calling
     ing the Brake and suddenly releasing it, and
     Engineman.
     he must also exhibit his Red Flag or Red
     Light.

194. The Driver is particularly cautioned To go slowly
     against going quickly through Points and over through
     Turn-tables: the latter must never be crossed over Turn-
     at more than walking speed. tables.

195. Drivers are enjoined that when passing Passing over
     over any of the Timber Bridges of the Railway, Timber
     that they must keep both dampers of their Bridges.
     Engines closed tight to prevent any live ashes
     falling out and endangering the safety of the
     bridge by firing it.

196. When a Ballast Train is standing on the Ballast
     Main Line, except at Stations or where there are
     fixed signals (in constant use), the Driver must
     see that the Guard makes the proper signals
     for the protection of the Line, as directed in
     Rule No. 165.

197. Drivers in charge of Goods and Ballast Keep out of
     Trains must always exert themselves to keep way of Pas-
     out of the way of Passenger Trains, by shunt-senger
     ing, if necessary, and if unable or doubtful of Trains.
     being able to get out of the way, the proper
     signals for protection must be made, as directed
     in Rule No. 164.

198. Drivers of Ballast Trains are to take Have proper
     particular care always to have a proper supply supply of
     of Fuel and Water in their Engines, so as to Water.
     Train.