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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

[No. 30

lowed by men with the "Danger" Signal, as
described in Rule No. 426.
The person in charge is, in this case, re-
sponsible for the Signals.

430. When any parts of the Line, Forma- Caution signal to be
tion, Track, or Bridges are under alterations or shown when
repairs, or not in good order, or if from any shown when
circumstance Trains can only pass with safety trains are
at a reduced speed, the Ganger or Foreman in required to run
charge on the spot must exhibit the "Caution" at reduced speed.
Signal at least 300 yards from the defective
place in both directions, and at a greater dis-
tance should Gradients or Tunnels intervene,
so as to insure giving such timely warning to
the Driver of any approaching Train as will
enable him to slacken speed before reaching
the defective place.

431. The whole of the Permanent Way, for- No one except
mation, bridges, culverts, drains, roads, ap- platelayers to
proaches, fences, gates, and generally all the work on per-
Standing Works of the Railway, are placed
under the charge and care of the Ganger of
the length, subject to the directions of the
Inspector of Permanent Way of the District,
excepting only such works or structures as are,
by special Regulations issued by the Engineer
or Manager, placed under the charge of some
other person. Gangers must stop any work-
man from interfering with the Permanent
Way, or any of the works placed in his
charge; and when any Bridge-structures have No one but
been excepted from the Ganger's care, he bridge foremen
must nevertheless prevent any workmen from and their men
interfering with them, unless such workmen may work on
are under the charge of a Bridge Foreman,
who holds a certificate, signed by the En-
gineer or Manager, authorizing him to work
on Bridges.

Gangers will immediately stop and report
any person they find working without such
an authority.

432. Work required to be done to such Bridge foreman
Bridges as may be excepted from the charge to be appointed
of the Inspector of Permanent Way and the to do bridge
Gangers under him, shall be carried out by a repairs.
Bridge Foreman, who shall hold a certificate
from the Engineer authorizing him for the
purpose; such Bridge Foreman must be al-
ways personally present while any work is in
progress that might by any possibility ob-
struct the Line. A Bridge Inspector, if per-
sonally superintending the work, will take
the place of a Bridge Foreman.

433. Before any work is commenced by Bridge foreman
which a Bridge may be rendered unsafe for responsible for
the passage of Trains, the Ganger of the signals when wh
length must be advised, and the "Danger" repairing
Signals, as required by Rule 426, must be bridges
placed by the Bridge Foreman, and be main-
tained by him until the Line is again safe
for traffic.

434. If the nature of the work requires the Ganger will
Permanent Way upon or near the Bridge to repair per-
be altered in any way, the Ganger of the manent way on
length must be called, and the alteration to
the Permanent Way must be done by him
only, and in this case the Ganger is respon-
sible for the Signals.

435. Where a Bridge Inspector is appointed Bridge inspec-
on a Railway he is responsible for the Bridge- tor's duties.
structures on the portion of the Railway as-
signed to him, but not for the Permanent
Way upon them. He must continually inspect
them all in succession, and especially those
most likely to need attention. He must be
generally acquainted with the construction of
Bridges, and must give especial attention to
the parts that principally affect the safety of
the Bridge and traffic. He must take notice
of, and report to the Foreman of Works, any
defects in the Permanent Way, and also call
the attention of the Ganger of the length
thereto.

He must carry two Red Flags, Detonating
Signals, Note-Book, and Working Time-Table.
Any repairs that he sees necessary, he must im-
mediately report to the Foreman of Works, and
in cases of emergency he should telegraph to
the Engineer or Manager, as well as to the
Foreman of Works. He is to obtain assist-
ance from the nearest Ganger of Platelayers
when necessity arises, and must not leave
any dangerous defect until it is temporarily
secured. Whenever necessary to stop Trains
he must show "Danger" Signals as fully as
possible in accordance with Rule 426, until
relieved by the Signals of the Ganger of the
length or those of the Bridge-repairers. He
must keep the Foreman of Works constantly
informed of his whereabouts by Telegraph.

436. Gangers and their men are to render Platelayers to
assistance to the Bridge Inspector and Bridge- assist bridgemen
repairers when asked by them to do so. when required.

437. Whenever Signal-fitters or Plate- Signal-fitters
layers, Bridge-repairers, or other workmen and others
who are not specially appointed to a length, working on
are employed in laying Points and Crossings, permanent way
or otherwise working upon the Permanent may only do so
Way, they must always work in conjunction together with
with the Ganger of the length, who alone is ganger.
responsible for the safety of the Line, and
to work and maintain the proper Signals, un-
less other special Instructions are given in
writing by the Inspector, under the sanction
of the Engineer, to meet the requirements of
any particular case. The same will also apply
when Ballast-Gangers are working on the
Line.

438. Platelayers and other workmen are to Workmen to
stand off the Line when a Train is within 400 stand well clear
yards, and when the Line is clear the Ganger of passing
or leading man should give the "All right" trains.
Signal with his arm, flag, or lamp.

439. Where the Line is not worked under Platelayers to
the Block Telegraph Regulations, if Platelayers warn train
should observe that one Train is following following
another too closely, they shall give the Driver too closely.
of the following Train a "Caution" Signal.

440. A Red Board or a Red Flag by day, "Train follow-
or an extra Red Light by night, attached to ing" signals.
the last vehicle of a Train, or Engine, denotes
that an extra Train or Engine is on the road;
and Platelayers are required to look out for
such Signals on the last vehicle of every
Train. BUT, AS SPECIAL TRAINS OR ENGINES
MAY RUN WITHOUT ANY SUCH NOTICE, GANG-
ERS MUST ALWAYS BE PREPARED.

441. In no case except under absolute ne- Rails must not
cessity must a Rail be displaced, or other be displaced
work be performed by which an obstruction is during a fog or
made to the passage of Trains, during a fog or snow-storm.
snow-storm, unless by direction of the In-
spector. Repairs which involve the stopping Repairs to be
of Trains must, as far as practicable, be timed timed so as not
to suit the regular traffic or advised Specials; to interfere with
and, except in cases of accident or absolute regular traffic.
necessity, all repairs must be effected and the
Line made clear and safe fifteen minutes
before a Train is due.

442. Trollies may be used on the Main Use of trollies
Line only by Gangers, Bridge Foremen, and on line.
leading hands of the Works Department
specially authorized by the Engineer having
charge of the Line.

In cases when the authorized persons above
specified cannot personally go with a Trolly,
they must place a competent man of their
Gang in charge of it. In case of accident, the
person in charge of the Trolly will be liable
for the consequences. Whenever a Trolly is
travelling on the Main Line, there must be at
least two men to work it. The Trolly must Signals to
be preceded and followed by a man with a protect trollies.
"Danger" Signal, at a distance of 600 yards
(or more, as described in Rule No. 426, if
Gradients or Tunnels intervene), excepting
only when there is a clear view of the Line
for at least half a mile in both directions; and
a good look-out must always be kept.

443. No Trolly may, under any circum- Trollies may not
stances, be attached to a Train; and, when not be attached to
in use, it must be lifted well clear of the
Line, and the wheels secured with chain and
padlock.

444. No Truck, Wagon, or Trolly may be Line to be clear
upon the Main Line within fifteen minutes of of obstruction
a Train being due.
fifteen minutes
before train is

445. Gangers and Platelayers are held re- due.
sponsible to ascertain whether any Truck or Gangers to stop
Trolly they find upon the Main Line is trollies running
being run by an authorized person; and, if without proper
not satisfied upon this point, they must take authority.
charge of the Truck or Trolly, remove it to
their Camp, and keep custody of it until
receiving instructions. The names and ad-
dresses of the persons using the Trolly, and
the circumstances of the case, to be reported
forthwith.

446. Except when authorized under special Ballast trains
circumstances, no Ballast Train, Wagon, or not to work