APRIL 3.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1117

Wagons are used for timber, the over-hanging load must not exceed the quantity specified in the Appendix to Working Time-table.

172. Wagons must be loaded in such a manner as to distribute the weight of the load as equally as possible over the floor, and the maximum load allowed for any wagon must not be exceeded.

173. When a Crane is working and there is any possibility of the Running Lines being fouled, the Member in charge of the loading must obtain the sanction of the Stationmaster and Signalman, and see that proper Signals are exhibited until the operation is completed.

174. When a Crane is sent to a Flag-station, a competent man must be sent out to work it, and he will be responsible for exhibiting the proper Signals to protect the operations.

175. The following Instructions are to be observed in working Travelling Cranes: Before using the Crane the Chocks must be fixed on top of Axle-boxes, the Holding-down Clips securely attached to the Rails, Weight-box run out, and, in cases where the lift is over one ton, the Out-riggers must be used. In no case may the Crane be allowed to swing, even without any load, until these instructions have been complied with. The Gin-block for the double purchase is never to be removed from the Crane. If any of the Clips or other gear be missing or damaged, a report is to be made at once, and the Crane is not to be used until damage is made good.

176. Materials must not be stacked within 9 ft. of the Centre of any Running Line, nor within 5 ft. from the nearest Rail of any Siding.

177. Where Lines have been laid for Public purposes upon Harbour Boards’ Wharves, Breastworks, and Land, or elsewhere outside the Railway boundaries, and are worked by the Department, the Department is responsible for preventing the erection of any Obstructions, permanent or otherwise. Rule No. 303 gives list of Standard Clearances. Stationmasters and others must prevent the erection of any structures allowing insufficient clearance. Stationmasters are responsible for seeing all proper Precautions taken for safety on all such Lines.

178. Carriages and Wagons are never to be allowed to remain on the Main Line, but must be placed on a Siding, and Brakes applied and pinned down. Vehicles not provided with Brakes must be securely scotched. Sprags and Scotches must be kept at all Stations where there are Sidings, and in the Brake-vans of all Trains. On Incline Sidings Vehicles must be placed close to Stop-block at lower end of the Siding.

179. When Shunting into Incline Sidings no greater number of Wagons shall be moved in one Shunt than the Engine can push up without going at a violent or excessive speed.

180. Great care must be exercised in conducting Shunting operations to avoid damage to Stock. Coupling by side-chains only is forbidden. Vehicles should be coupled up by centre Couplings.

181. All Stop-blocks must be kept locked across the Rail; and all Safety Points locked against the Main Line, except when it is necessary that they should be open for Shunting, and all Vehicles must be placed within the Stop-blocks or Safety Points.

182. When a horse is used on the Railway a man must in all cases remain with it, whether it is drawing Vehicles or not.

WORKING OF TRAINS.

183. Each Train is under the control of the Guard. When there are two Guards the Under Guard must obey the orders of the Head Guard. The Head Guard must always ride in the rear Brake-van.

184. Every Member who goes in charge of a Train as Guard must be well acquainted with the Line over which he has to travel, and with the Special Rules for working that portion of the Line on which he is employed.

185. Every Guard and Engine-driver, before starting with their Train, must examine the notices to see whether there is anything requiring special attention on those parts of the Line over which they have to work, and before leaving any Terminal or Sub-terminal Station they must apply to the Stationmaster for any Special Train Advices or other Running Instructions affecting the district they are about to enter. They must also compare their watches with the Station Clock.

186. The Guard in charge of the Train must satisfy himself before starting, and during the journey, that the Train is properly loaded, marshalled, coupled, lamped, lashed, and sheeted; that the Brakes are in good working-order; that the Train is in a state of efficiency for travelling, and has the proper Signals attached to it. He must also carefully examine the loading of any Vehicles he may attach on the way, and if any Vehicle is unsafe through improper loading, or has become unsafe from the shifting of the Load, he must at once have the Load readjusted, or the Vehicle removed from the Train. Any defects in Vehicles or Brakes must be reported at once.

187. From the moment that the Train is in motion the Guard will be held responsible for its safe working and punctuality; and the Engine-driver must take his instructions as to the stopping, starting, and general working of the Train from the Guard.

188. When a Light Engine is running on the Line, unaccompanied by a Guard, the Engine-driver will be held responsible for Shunting, where necessary for Trains to pass, and for carrying out the duties prescribed for the Guard.

189. The Engine-driver is responsible for the safety of the Engine, and equally responsible with the Guard for the safe working of the Train; and he must make himself thoroughly acquainted with the Line over which he runs, and also with the Signals governing the traffic. He is responsible for attaching the proper Signals to his Engine when required.