APRIL 28.]
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
499

408. The Gateman must take particular
     notice of each Train as it passes, and, if he
     sees anything wrong, he must show a Red
     Signal to the Guard and Driver.
409. Gatekeepers are to prevent as much as
     possible any person Trespassing on the Rail-
     way, and every case of Trespass must be re-
     ported immediately to their Superior Officer,
     and they are also to report any irregularity of
     Signals, or other infringement of the Regula-
     tions, whether of Platelayers or others in the
     Railway Service.
410. Gatemen must make themselves well
     acquainted with all the Signals and Regula-
     tions thereto. They must pay particular
     attention to the Special Rules for working that
     portion of the Line on which they are engaged.

INSPECTORS, GANGERS, PLATELAY-
ERS, BRIDGE - REPAIRERS, AND
OTHERS EMPLOYED ON THE PER-
MANENT WAY AND WORKS.

411. The Inspectors of Permanent Way Observance of
     must take care that these Regulations, and all rules.
     other Orders issued from time to time, are
     observed by their subordinates, and report
     any non-observance to the Engineer or Mana-
     ger.
412. Each Inspector of Permanent Way Register to be
     must keep a Register of the Names and Abodes kept of work-
     of all the Men employed on each length in his men's names.
     District, so that in case of accident he can
     summon them immediately; and if any ob-
     struction to the Line takes place, he must
     immediately collect sufficient men to overcome
     the obstacle.
413. In each Gang of Platelayers there shall Gangers to be
     be a Ganger, who is to work with his men; provided with
     and the Inspector of Permanent Way for the rules, time-
     District must take care that every Ganger is tables, signals,
     provided with a copy of these Regulations, a and gauge.
     current Working Time-Table, the proper Sig-
     nals, and a true Permanent-way Gauge.
414. In each Gang of Bridge-repairers there Bridge foreman
     shall be a Bridge Foreman appointed by the to be in charge
     Engineer or Manager, and holding a certificate of bridge-
     authorizing him to work on Bridges. repairing gangs.
415. Every Ganger and Bridge Foreman Gangers and
     must provide himself with a Watch, and keep bridge foreman
     it regulated to the Railway Time. to carry watches.
416. Red Shirts are not to be worn by work- Red shirts not
     men on the Line. to be worn.
417. If the workmen leave the Service of Pay-day on
     their own accord, they will not receive their quitting service.
     Pay till the next regular Pay-Day.
418. Every Ganger is to see that all his Order when on
     men are at their posts sober, and clean in their duty.
     persons, and he must ascertain that they
     understand their Orders.
419. The Inspector will tell off a Platelayer Provision for
     in each Gang to act temporarily in the Ganger's absence of
     place should he be absent from his length, or gangers.
     incapacitated. This Platelayer will, until the
     Ganger returns to his post, or until further
     instructions, act as Ganger of the length for
     the time being. His Pay, however, will not
     be raised unless the temporary appointment
     be made permanent.
420. Each Ganger must always have with Ganger to read
     him when on duty a current Working Time- rules to his men,
     Table and a copy of these Regulations, which and explain
     he must produce when required, and he must them.
     read and explain them to every man engaged
     under him.
421. Every Platelayer is to make himself All platelayers
     fully acquainted with the meaning of the Sig- to understand
     nals, and the Regulations for their use and regulations and
     for the working of Trains. use of signals.
422. Each Gang of Platelayers and Bridge- Signals to be
     repairers must be supplied by the Inspector kept by every
     of Permanent Way of the District, or Fore- gang.
     man of Works respectively, with two Red
     Discs, two Red Flags, two Green Flags, two
     Hand Signal-Lamps, and one dozen Deto-
     nators. Each Ganger or Bridge Foreman is
     held responsible for having his Signals always
     in proper order and ready for use, and his
     supply of Detonators kept up. The Discs
     and Flags must be used during daylight, the
     Lamps between sunset and sunrise and in
     foggy weather, and the Detonators at all times
     when necessary.
423. The Red and Detonating Signals sig- Meaning and
     nify "Danger," and must be used when it is use of signals.
     necessary to stop a Train, but not otherwise;
     the Green Signal means "Caution," and must
     be used when it is necessary to slacken the
     speed of a Train. When the Green, or Platelayer's
     "Caution," Signal is shown on the Line, it "caution" signal
     indicates that Trains and Engines must reduce to reduce speed.
     speed to six miles an hour over that portion
     of the Line which is under repair, and which
     the Green Signal protects.
424. Each Ganger must report to the In- Report disregard
     spector of Permanent Way every case in which of signals.
     any Signal under his charge is disregarded by
     an Engine-driver.
425. All workmen employed on any duty Trains may run
     connected with the Line must bear in mind at any moment.
     that Engines may pass over any part of the
     Line at any moment during the day or night,
     whether or not they are mentioned in Time-
     Tables or signalled in any way, and the same
     precautions must be taken in signalling,
     whether Engines are expected or not.
426. Anything which interferes with the Day signals.
     safe passage of Trains is an obstruction.
     Whenever any accidental obstruction occurs
     on the Line, or if from any other cause any
     part of the Line is unsafe for Trains to pass
     over it, the Ganger must immediately, either
     himself, or by a competent man appointed
     by him to do the duty, with all possible
     speed show "Danger" Signals at a dis-
     tance of not less than 600 yards, in both
     directions, from the point where the ob-
     struction exists, whether any Train be ex-
     pected or not. These Signals are to be
     made in the day-time by a Red Flag held in
     the hand, or by a Red Disc attached to a
     stake firmly driven into the ground, in full
     view of an approaching Train, but so as to
     clear a Train passing. Between sunset and Night signals.
     sunrise, or during a fog, the Signal is to be
     made by a Red Light, and in all cases two
     Detonating Signals must be placed upon the Detonating
     Rail, about ten yards apart, a little in advance signals.
     of the other Signal, so that, after hearing the
     report, the Driver may see the Signal in front
     of him.
     If the Disc Signals and Back Lights of Watching
     Lamps cannot be seen by the Ganger from signals.
     where he is working, a man must remain in
     charge of them.
     These Signals must be maintained until Maintaining
     orders are given by the Ganger to remove signals.
     them, which orders must not be given until
     the obstruction is completely removed.
     Should the obstruction be within a distance Proximity of
     of 600 yards of any Signalling Station, so signal station.
     that the Fixed Signals afford protection, the
     Ganger shall call upon the Signalman to keep
     the Signals at "Danger," and the Signalman
     must so keep them until the Line is again
     reported to him by the Ganger to be safe.
     The Ganger shall maintain his own Signal
     in addition until the Line is clear.
     Should the obstruction occur in a Tunnel, Signalling
     the distance of 600 yards must be measured "danger" near
     tunnels.
     in both directions from the mouths of the
     Tunnel; or, if less than 600 yards from a
     Tunnel, the Signal must be carried through
     the Tunnel, and be placed 600 yards beyond it.
     Should the obstruction occur on a Gradient, Signalling
     the Signal on the higher side of the obstruc- "danger" on
     tion must be placed at least 400 yards beyond gradients.
     the top of the Gradient, and not less than 600
     yards from the obstruction.
     In all cases the Signals must be so placed Signals to be
     that the Engine-driver will have as clear and well placed in
     distant a view of them as is possible. good view.
427. If a Ganger be informed of an acci- Gangers to act
     dental obstruction on the adjoining lengths, on adjoining
     he must at once go and put up Signals and length in case
     make the Line safe. of accident.
428. Whenever repairs or alterations are Signals to be
     required to the Line, Bridges, or any Works, made before
     which require the removal of a rail, fastenings, commencing
     or supports, or cause any obstruction to the repairs.
     safe passage of Trains, "Danger" Signals, as
     described in Rule 426, must always be shown
     before the Line is obstructed, and be main-
     tained until the Line is again clear and safe
     for traffic.
     The Ganger is responsible for the placing
     and maintenance of these Signals.
429. When any loaded Trolly, or any Truck Signals to pro-
     or Wagon, is to be run on the Main Line with tect trucks on
     out an Engine, it must be preceded and fol- main line.