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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 31

necessary Form is conveyed to the Signalman in advance of the Obstruction, the Pilotman when handing the Signalman the Form must request him to release the Block Indicator for the Train which caused the Obstruction.

(n.) When two or more Trains are allowed to follow in the same direction, and Block Telegraph Working is suspended, the Engine-driver of each following Train must be told by the Pilotman what interval of time has elapsed since the preceding Train left.

(o.) When Block Telegraph Working is maintained, the Pilotman must obtain the permission of the Signalman before allowing a Train to enter upon the Single Line.

NOTE.—Not applicable to Lines worked on the Lock and Block System, or with Block Indicators showing two positions only.

280. Before Single Line Working is put in operation the Signalman at each end of the Single Line must, when practicable, advise the Signalman at the Box in the rear, and the latter must stop each Train proceeding in the direction of the Single Line Working, and inform the Engine-driver of the circumstances, and instruct him to proceed cautiously, the Trains being accepted by the Signalman at each end of the Single Line in accordance with clause 5 of the Double Line Block Telegraph Regulations where in force.

281. (a.) When both Lines are blocked and it becomes necessary to work the Trains up to the Obstruction on both sides, for the transfer of Passengers or any other purpose, Single Line Working must be arranged on both sides, between the nearest Cross-over Road and the Obstruction, a Pilotman being appointed to act on each side in accordance with these Regulations.

(b.) Two competent men, provided with the necessary Hand-signals and Detonators, must be appointed to protect the Obstruction, one on each side.

(c.) When one Line is cleared, arrangements must be made for Single Line Working between the Cross-over Roads on each side of the Obstruction. Both Pilotmen must proceed with the First Train over the Line which has been cleared, and the person who is appointed Pilotman for that Line must withdraw all the Single Line Forms previously in use at the same time that he delivers the new Forms.

282. All Points which become Facing-points to Trains running over the Single Line must either be held by a competent man appointed to the duty, or so secured as to enable the Trains to pass safely over them.

283. (a.) Where there are Catch-points, Stationmasters, Signalmen, and others must take care, before Single Line Working is put in operation over such Catch-points, that a man, provided with proper Signals, is placed at them, with special orders to remain there, and to hold them properly closed or see that they are firmly secured for the safe passage of each Facing Train, until the order for Single Line Working has been withdrawn and Double Line Working resumed.

(b.) When a Train is approaching Catch-points in the Facing direction, the man at the Points must, when they are right for the Train to pass over them, give the Engine-driver the “All Right” Signal.

(c.) The Pilotman must satisfy himself that the Engine-driver is aware of the position of the Catch-points.

(d.) Engine-drivers must not, when Working Single Line, as above, pass any Catch-points in the Facing direction until they have assured themselves that they are in the proper position for their Trains to run over, nor until they have received a Signal to do so from the man at the Points.

284. Trains, when working over the Single Line, must be run cautiously and at reduced speed, and Engine-drivers must make frequent use of the Engine-whistle. When passing through a Tunnel, or after Sunset, in Foggy Weather, or during Falling Snow, they must carry a Red Light on the front of the Engine.

285. (a.) Should the Pilotman give up the working to another, the name of the second Pilotman must be substituted on new Forms, to be held by the Officer-in-Charge at both ends of the Single Line, and by the men at any intermediate place; but this alteration can only be made by the person who arranged the Single Line Working, and he, in doing so, must collect and retain the Forms previously issued.

(b.) After one Pilotman has been relieved by another, the Pilotman who has been relieved must not ride upon any Engine until he resumes duty as Pilotman.

286. Should the Officer-in-Charge or Signalman be changed during the time Single Line Working is in operation, the man coming on duty must be made acquainted by the man going off duty with the arrangements in force and with the person acting as Pilotman, and the Officer-in-Charge before taking charge of the Station, and the Signalman before taking charge of the Signal-box, must countersign the Form held by the Pilotman.

287. (a.) When the Line is Clear, and before ordinary Work is resumed, the Stationmaster or other Officer who instituted Pilot-working must formally cancel, in writing (see specimen form following), the instructions issued, and arrange that all Forms which have been issued for the Single Line Working be collected by the Pilotman, and afterwards sent to the District Traffic Manager.

(b.) The Pilotman must accompany the First Train passing over the Line on which the Obstruction existed.

SPECIMEN FORM TO BE USED FOR PILOT-WORKING.
…………… Station.
To …………… ……………, 19 .
The* …………… all traffic will pass between …………… and …………… in charge of ……………, who will act as Pilot, and no Engine or Train is to be allowed to leave …………… or …………… unless he is present and gives permission.
This order is to remain in force until withdrawn by the Pilot presenting my written authority.
…………… (Signed).

• Here insert “Line being blocked at ……………”