APRIL 3.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1121

244. On Single Lines where an incoming Train is timed to arrive and terminate its run at a Station from which an outgoing Train is due to start, it is the duty of the Member in charge of such Station to see that all incoming Trains due to arrive from the direction in which the outgoing Train is to run have actually arrived before the outgoing Train is started.

245. When Trains timed to cross at a Flag-station arrive simultaneously at the Crossing-place both Trains must be brought to a standstill before fouling the Points at either end of the Station Yard. The Guard of the Train that is to take the Siding will then bring his Train into the Siding, and, when it is clear, signal to the Crossing Train to come on. When one Train arrives before the other, the first Train to arrive must, except otherwise instructed, take the Siding, the Guard of such Train afterwards giving the necessary Signal to the approaching Train. This does not apply to Stations on double lines where the approaching Trains cannot foul each other. Similarly, when a Train shunts at a Flag-station for another Train to pass, the Guard of the first Train to arrive will signal the following Train through such Flag-station.

246. When a Work-train or Special Train running fifteen minutes clear shunts at a Flag-station to allow two Trains (timed to cross at such Flag-station) to pass, the Guard of the Work-train or Special Train shall inform the Guards of the timed Trains as to nature of his Train, and call their special attention to it, and may, when necessary, stop any non-stopping Train for this purpose, and the Guards of the timed Trains are also held responsible for satisfying themselves before leaving such Stations of the identity of the Trains they are crossing.

247. Carriages containing Passengers must not be run through Goods-sheds nor past the fixed Loading-races of Cattle-yards.

248. In all cases when a Train is standing at a Station it must be drawn so far inside the Points and Crossings as to remove all danger of a passing Train coming in contact with any portion of it. At Officered Stations both the Stationmaster and Guard will be held responsible for this instruction being observed.

249. (a.) If a Train be brought to a stand at or near any set of Points, the Engine-driver must not allow his Engine to stand foul of any other Running Line, nor must he move his Train until he has satisfied himself that the Points are in the proper position, and that all is right for the Train to be moved.

(b.) Should a Train be so long that it cannot be contained within the limits of a Crossing Siding, and any portion be foul of the Main Line, the Stationmaster or Guard must, in the absence of Semaphore Signals, exhibit a Danger Hand-signal, and stop the incoming Train before it passes the Facing-points. The incoming Train will then draw slowly ahead until the Line is clear for the other Train to move.

250. All Trains taking Sidings to allow other Trains to pass or cross must, unless otherwise instructed, enter from the nearest end, and must not draw ahead and back into the Siding except under proper protection.

251. When a Train is shunted for another Train to pass, the Tail and Side Lights must be removed, or so disposed of as not to exhibit the Red Light to the passing Train. Before returning to the Running Line the Guard must see all Train Signals properly replaced.

252. At Flag-stations and Sidings, and at Officered Stations when no one is in attendance, the Guard who opens any Points or Stop-blocks for the purpose of Shunting or Crossing will be responsible for seeing that all Vehicles are secured and placed within the Stop-blocks or Safety Points, that all Stop-blocks are replaced and locked across the Rail, all Safety Points locked against the Main Line, and all Main Line Points closed and locked as soon as Shunting is finished.

253. When from any cause a Train is unable to proceed at its usual speed, and there is a liability of its being overtaken by a following Train, the Guard must, except where “Absolute Block” is in force, place Two Detonators on the Rails behind his Train to warn the Engine-driver of a Train following closely on the same Line.

254. Should any Vehicle on a Train be on fire, the Train must be stopped as quickly as possible, and, if not protected by Fixed Signals, or being run under “Absolute Block,” it must be protected in accordance with Rule No. 269 (b). The Under Guard or Fireman must first detach the Vehicles in the rear of those on fire, and the burning Vehicles must be drawn forward to a distance of at least 50 yards and then be uncoupled and left until the fire is extinguished.

255. Should a Guard wish to attract the attention of the Engine-driver, he must apply his Hand-brake sharply and release it suddenly, repeating the operation till the attention of the Engine-driver has been attracted. When the Engine-driver whistles for Brakes the Guard must immediately apply Hand-brakes, whether he may see a Signal or not, or whether or not he comprehends the Engine-driver’s reason for making the Signal.

256. If any portion of a Train becomes detached when in motion, great caution must be exercised in looking out for the second portion, and unless the Engine-driver has reason to believe that the Line is not clear ahead he must not stop the portion attached to his Engine till he is satisfied that the rear portion has been stopped or is running very slowly. If approaching a Station or Signal-box he must give the “Train Parted” whistle, and observe and obey any Signals that may be exhibited against him. The Guard must use every endeavour to stop the detached portion promptly. The Signalman must not, when the Line is clear for it to proceed beyond the Signals, stop the first portion so as to risk its being overtaken by the second