APRIL 3 ] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1111

box, as far as the Line is clear, and there await the Verbal Instructions of the Signal-man. The Hand-signals for the purpose must be given only by a Green Light or a Green Flag, in accordance with Rule No. 96 (b).

127. When a Train is stopped at a Home Signal, and owing to the Sidings being occupied or from other cause the Signalman is unable to bring it within the protection of the Home Signal, the Guard, except where Absolute Block is in operation, must protect the Train in the rear as directed in Rule No. 269 (b).

128. No Starting or Advanced Starting Signal may be set at All Right unless the Line is safe and clear for the Train to pass on, and all Signals covering Fouling-points in advance are set at Danger.

129. One minute before a Train is ready to start from a Station, and if the Line is clear, the Starting Signal is to be set at All Right.

130. No Siding or Shunting Signal may be set at All Right unless the Home, Distant, and other Signals which protect the portion of the Line to be occupied by the Train signalled are all at Danger, and the Line unobstructed.

131. At Stations where Semaphore Signals controlling more than one Line are on the same post the whole of the Signal-lamps on the post must be lighted at Night, even although they are not all required to control the movement of Trains, as it is only by the relative position of the Lamps that the Engine-driver and Guards can pick out the proper Signal for their respective Trains.

132. The Signalman must frequently examine and try the working of all his Semaphore Signals, to see that they show properly. Great care must be used in setting a Signal; it is not sufficient merely to move the Lever, but the Signal-man must at the same time watch the Signal or its Repeater, so as to ascertain that it obeys the Lever and goes fully to Danger or All Right, as the case may be. He must take care that the Signal wires are kept at the proper length by means of the regulating appliances, so as to compensate for the expansion and contraction caused by variations of temperature.

133. During falls of Snow the working of the Apparatus must be frequently examined by the Signalman, in order to see that nothing interferes with the true working of the Signals and Points, and that they are kept clear of Snow. The Ganger of Permanent-way must provide for this duty being performed while the Snow or its effects continue.

134. Facing-points must be frequently tested by the Signalman, so that he may satisfy himself that the Points have obeyed the Lever, that they work well, and that no part is injured. The Lever of the Locking-frame which governs the Facing-points must close home to the Frame, and the Catch fit firmly down in the Notch.

135. Facing-points on Running Lines not worked from a Locking-frame must be securely pinned and locked, except when required to be open for Shunting. They must be locked or held for the passage of Trains. Points must not, under any circumstances, be wedged or propped open.

136. Signalmen must exercise great care in Shunting. They must not move the Points until they have obtained a Signal from the Guard or Shunter, or from the Engine-driver or Fireman in the case of a Light Engine, that the Last Vehicle or the Light Engine, as the case may be, is clear of the Points.

137. If a Train should pass without a Tail-lamp the Signalman must immediately communicate with the Stations or Signal-boxes on both sides in order to prevent any Train passing in either direction until it has been ascertained that the Train without Tail-lamp has arrived complete, and that the Line is clear.

138. Every Signalman must take particular notice of each Train as it passes; and if he sees anything wrong, such as Signals of alarm by Passengers, Goods falling off, Vehicle on fire, or other mishap, he must show a Danger Signal and endeavour to attract the attention of the Guard or Engine-driver. If unable to attract attention, the Signalman must direct the Station in advance to stop and examine the Train. Should he have reason to believe that the Line is damaged or Obstructed he must take steps to prevent any Train from proceeding in the direction of the Obstruction until the Line has been examined, and he is satisfied that it is safe for the passage of Trains.

139. Whenever the Points, Crossings, or Rails receive injury, the circumstances must be immediately reported to the Stationmaster and Inspector of Permanent-way, or Ganger, and all Trains must be stopped or allowed to pass over as slowly as is necessary until damage is repaired. Where derailments of any kind occur, either in the Station Yard or on the Main Line, the circumstances must be similarly reported to the Inspector of Permanent-way or Ganger, who must certify as to the fitness of the Road for traffic.

In all cases where derailments occur at Interlocked Points, or where Interlocked Points have been “run through,” or where any injury has been caused to Interlocking-gear, the Signal-Adjuster for the district must be immediately advised.

140. The Signalman will be responsible for seeing that the Points, Signals, Interlocking, Electric, and other Apparatus are kept in perfect working-order, and for immediately reporting any defects. Unauthorised persons must not be allowed to interfere with the working of Points, Electrical Instruments, or Bells.

Any Obstruction to the proper working of the Signals must be removed, and broken Signal-wires must be temporarily repaired until the regular Signal-Repairer can attend to them.

141. No Signalman must leave his Signal-box for any purpose unless all his Signals are at Danger.

142. Every Signalman, before taking charge, must satisfy himself that all the Electrical Instruments, Signals, Points,