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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 31

190. The Fireman must in all cases act under the direction of the Engine-driver.

191. No Fireman may move an Engine except when instructed by and in the presence of the Engine-driver.

192. The Fireman must couple his Engine to the Train five minutes before time for starting, and will be held responsible for doing so properly.

193. Except where specially authorised, no Engine must be in motion on the Main Line, nor be used for Shunting unless both Engine-driver and Fireman are upon it.

194. Engines without Trains are not to stand on the Main Line, except while taking Coal or Water.

195. After Water has been taken from Tanks or Water Columns, the Hose or Water Crane must be left clear of the Main Line, and properly secured.

196. The Engine-driver and Fireman when on duty must not both leave their Engine unless it is absolutely necessary for them to do so, nor, except as directed in the Rules, without a reliable man being left in charge of it, or the Engine is left in a Siding and out of gear, with the Hand-brake hard on.

197. The last Vehicle in every Train must be a Brake-van, unless other written orders are given by the Traffic Manager.

198. In Mixed Trains the Vehicles carrying Passengers must always be placed next the Brake-van.

199. No Wagon fitted with Bond-chains may be allowed to leave a Station or Siding unless the Chains are secure. Guards will be held responsible for seeing that they remain so during the journey.

200. The Carriages and Wagons on all Trains must be properly coupled by the side-chains as well as the centre Coupling, and in all cases the bridle must be placed over the draw-hook. Side-chains must be coupled hook to hook; those in front of Engine and in rear of last Vehicle must be properly hooked up.

201. No Train is to be started before the time stated in the Tables.

202. Before starting a Train, and whenever Vehicles are attached, the Stationmaster must see that it is properly arranged and coupled, and in a perfect condition for running with safety. The moment before the Train starts he should closely observe each Vehicle to insure that the doors (where the Vehicles have side doors) are properly fastened, and that the necessary Train Signals are in place; and the Vehicles should be closely watched from the farthest point of the platform as the Train moves out, with the view of discerning any defect.

203. At Stations where Train Examiners are located, the Stationmaster or Member in charge must, before starting the Train, satisfy himself that the examination of it has been completed, and that, so far as the Train Examiner is concerned, the Train is all right, and fit to proceed.

204. The Engine-driver must not start his Train until he has received the proper Signal from the Guard. The Guard must not give the Signal to start the Train until he has received intimation from the Stationmaster, or Member in charge of the Station, that all is right for the Train to proceed. Before starting from Flag Stations and Sidings or Officered Stations when no one is in attendance, the Guard must satisfy himself that all is right to proceed before giving the Signal to start his Train. The Signal to start the Train will be given by the Guard blowing his whistle, and by Day extending his Arm or showing a Steady Green Flag, and by Night by showing a Steady Green Light. The Engine-driver on receiving the Signal to start must sound his Whistle before turning on Steam.

205. The Signal given by the Guard to start a Train merely indicates that the Station duty is completed. Before starting, the Engine-driver must satisfy himself that the Line before him is clear, and that the Starting Signal when provided is lowered. When starting, the Fireman must look back on the platform side, until the last Vehicle has drawn clear of the platform, and exchange Signals with the Guard so as to be sure that the whole of the Train is following in a safe and proper manner, and that the Guard is on the Train.

206. (a.) When two Engines are employed, the leading Engine is to start and get the whole Train in motion, or the Couplings stretched, before Steam is put on the second Engine. The Engine-driver of the leading Engine will work the Continuous Brake. The Engine-driver of the second Engine must look for and take the Signals from the Engine-driver of the leading Engine, but the Engine-driver of the second Engine will be held equally responsible for the proper observance of all Signals regulating the safe working of the Line, and in case of need he must apply the Continuous Brake. Great caution must be used in starting and stopping Trains worked by two Engines, in order to prevent the breaking of the Couplings.

(b.) When a Banking Engine is employed in the rear of a Train, the Engine-driver must repeat the Starting Whistle, and the Engine-driver of Leading Engine must not start the Train until he has received such acknowledgment.

207. While the Engine is in motion the Engine-driver must keep a good look-out, and the Fireman must also do so when not necessarily otherwise engaged. The Fireman must be ready to assist the Engine-driver in looking out for Signals when nearing a Station or Signal-box. They are also to look back frequently and see that the whole of the Train is following safely, especially just after starting, and after passing a Level Crossing or a Surfaceman. The Engine-driver must at all times be prepared to act upon any Signals shown by Surfacemen or others on the Line. He must not, however, depend entirely on Signals, but on all occasions be vigilant and cautious.

208. When from Fog, Falling Snow, or other cause the Fixed Signals are not visible as soon as usual, the Engine-driver must run cautiously, especially when ap-