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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

tion must be stopped, and shunted into a
Siding as quickly as circumstances permit.
301. Every Signalman is responsible for his Trimming and
Signal and other Lamps being well trimmed, lighting lamps.
so as to show a clear and distinct light, and
must have the necessary Oil, Detonating Sig-
nals, Flags, and Whistle in his possession.
He is to light the Signal Lamps as soon as it
becomes dusk, and also in foggy weather, and
they must be maintained until daylight, or
such other time as the Manager may direct.
302. Where the Line is not worked under Trains following
the Block System, no Passenger Train must, each other.
during foggy weather or snow-storms, follow
a Goods Train, nor must a Fast Goods Train
follow a Stopping Passenger Train from a
Station, nor pass a Signal-box where Trains
are ordinarily signalled, within fifteen minutes;
nor even then until the Engine-driver has been
properly warned of the time of the depar-
ture of the preceding train, and where it will
next stop.
303. Should a Ballast Train have to dis- Ballast train
charge or take up materials on the Main Line working on main
line between two
between two Block Signal Boxes, the Guard signal-boxes.
of such Train must, before entering the section,
inform the Signalman in charge of the Block
Signal Box there, so that he may know the
proposed occupation of the Line, and give
necessary instructions as to the shunting of
the Ballast Train.
304. At all Signal-boxes where two Shifts Signalman
of Signalmen are employed, each Signalman, leaving duty to
before taking charge, must satisfy himself that give information
all the Telegraph Instruments, Signals, Points, to man by whom
&c., are in good working order, and also ascer- he is relieved.
tain from the man he relieves whether there
are any special circumstances requiring atten-
tion; whether the Trains which are due to
pass have done so, and, if not, what are the
exceptions; also, what Trains, if any, are in
the Station, or are signalled; if any Special
Trains are advised; and on all other matters
necessary to enable him to properly discharge
his duty. Each Signalman must register in
the Train-book the time of his arrival on duty
and of his leaving, and sign the same.
305. Each Signalman, before commencing Regulation of
duty in the morning, must, when practicable, clocks in
compare the Clock in his Box with the Station signal-boxes.
Clock, and if any difference exists he must
correct his own by the Station Clock, to show
the correct time. Where the Signal-boxes are
at some distance from a Station, and there is
no telegraph communication, the Signalman
must satisfy himself that his Clock is going
well, and keeping good time, by comparing it
from time to time with the nearest Station
Clock. If a Clock gets out of order, and does
not keep good time, it must be reported to
the Stationmaster who has the supervision of
the Box, so that the Clock may be repaired or
replaced without delay.

INSTRUCTIONS TO ENGINEMEN
AND FIREMEN.

306. Every Engine-driver and Fireman must Read and write.
     be able to read and write, and must devote
     himself exclusively to the Government Service,
     attending at such hours as may be appointed,
     and residing wherever he may be required.
307. He is to obey all orders and instructions Must obey
     he may receive from those placed in authority orders.
     over him, and conform to all the General
     Regulations of the Department.
308. He must always have with him a Copy Must carry copy
     of these Regulations and Working Time-Table of rules and
     for the current month, both of which he is working,
     required to read over frequently, so as to time-table.
     become thoroughly acquainted with every par-
     ticular therein. The daily pay which may be
     fixed for each man will always include his
     service during such hours, whether early or
     late, as may be determined upon from time
     to time by the Locomotive Superintendent
     according to the arrangement of the Train;
     and which hours will be so arranged as to
     give each man a fair average day's work.
309. Drivers and Firemen will be liable to Insobriety.
     instant dismissal for any (the slightest) in-
     stance of Insobriety, as well as punishment by
     a Magistrate, and to fine or dismissal, as may
     [No. 30
     be determined by the Locomotive Superinten-
     dent, for Disobedience of Rules and Orders,
     for Negligence, or other misconduct. No Leaving employ.
     Driver or Fireman is allowed to quit the ser-
     vice of the Government without giving a
     Fortnight's previous Notice. If a man is Pay stopped
     suspended by way of punishment for mis- during
     suspension.
     conduct, or dismissed, for any cause, his
     wages will cease during the whole time of such
     suspension.
310. The Engine-driver is responsible for Responsible for
     safety of train,
     the safety of the Engine and Train; and he and must know
     must make himself thoroughly acquainted the road.
     with the Road over which he runs, and also
     the Signals governing the traffic.
311. The Fireman must in all cases act Fireman under
     under the direction of the Driver.
     orders of driver.
312. No person except the proper Engine- No person
     man and Fireman is allowed to ride on the allowed to ride
     on engine.
     Engine or Tender without the written or
     printed permission of the Locomotive Super-
     intendent or General Manager of Railways;
     and no Fireman must move an Engine except Fireman not to
     when instructed by the Driver.
     move engine.
     Time with
313. Every Driver must be with his Engine engine.
     Thirty Minutes, and every Fireman Forty-five
     Minutes, before the time appointed for start-
     ing. The Driver must see that the Engine is
     in proper order for going out, has the neces-
     sary supply of fuel and water, that the Signals
     are in a fit state for use, and lamps cleaned
     and trimmed. The Fireman must couple his Coupling
     Engine to the Train five minutes before time to train.
     for starting, and will be held responsible for
     doing so properly.
     at stations.
314. Enginemen are to prevent the nuisance Prevent smoke
     of Smoke from their Engines at Stations, by
     turning on the jet, and casing the fire-box
     doors.
315. Every Engineman must provide him- Tools:-
     self with a good watch, and shall have with
     him at all times on his Engine the following
     Tools:-
     1 Case of Detonating Signals.
     1 Monkey-Wrench.
     2 Cold Chisels.
     1 Hand-hammer and 1 Flogging-hammer.
     1 Crowbar.
     1 Spare Coupling-hook and Pin.
     2 Screw-Jacks.
     A quantity of Patent Packing, Blocking,
     Worsted, Twine, &c.
     Cans of Oil.
     2 Oil-feeders.
     6 Plugs for Tubes.
     1 Plug Rod.
     1 Fire Bucket.
     1 Complete Set of Fire-Irons.
     1 Shovel.
     1 Complete Set of Signal Flags.
     1 Complete Set of Lamps.
     1 Complete Set of Spanners.
     1 Tallow Can.
     2 Spare Gauge-Glasses.
316. Every Driver must regulate the Speed Uniform rate
     of his Train by the Time-Tables, with which of speed.
     he will be furnished from time to time. In
     case of Special and Ballast Trains, the speed
     will be regulated by order; and he should
     endeavour to run the Engine regularly at a
     uniform speed, from which he should vary as
     little as possible, and on no account run before
     the time specified in the Time-Table.
317. The Speed of Trains must never exceed Speed of trains.
     that shown in the Time-Tables, nor are Drivers
     on any account to make up lost time by in-
     creased speed.
318. When the Engine is in motion the Look-out.
     Engineman is to stand where he can keep a
     good Look-out ahead, and the Fireman must
     at all times be ready to obey the instructions
     of the Engineman, and assist him in keeping
     a Look-out behind when not otherwise en-
     gaged. He must be ready to assist the Fireman assist
     Engineman in looking out for all Signals, to look out.
     especially when nearing a Station or a June-
     tion. They are also, before starting, and See that whole
     frequently during the journey, to look back train following.
     and see that the whole of the Train is follow-
     ing safely, especially just after starting and
     after passing a Level Crossing or a Platelayer.
     The Engine-driver must at all times be pre-