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whether with a Train or not, on approaching a 195. Drivers are enjoined that when passing over Station or Junction where he cannot see freely any of the Timber Bridges of the Eailway, that they ahead, whether from fog or otherwise, shall, at a must keep both dampers of their Engines closed sufficient distance, not less than half a mile, slacken tight to prevent any live ashes falling out and enhis speed, and approach it at such a speed as to be dangering the safety of the Bridge by firing it. able to stop his Engine or Train promptly, and with- 196. When a Ballast Train is standing on the out the danger of collision or accident. Main Line, except at Stations or where there are 186. The Whistle or Bell is to be sounded on ap- fixed signals (in constant use), the Driver must see preaching each Station and Level Crossing, and on that the Guard makes the proper signals for the entering the Tunnels. Three short, sharp whistles, protection of the Line, as directed in Rule No, 165. rapidly repeated, must be given when danger is ap- 197. Drivers in charge of Goods and Ballast Trains prehended, and when it is necessary to call the atten- must always exert themselves to keep out of the way tion of the Guards to put on the brakes. When of Passenger Trains, by shunting if necessary, and if more than one Engine is attached to the Train, the unable or doubtful of being able to get out of the signal is to be given by the leading Engineman; and way, the proper signals for protection must be made, in case of danger is to be repeated by the following as directed in Rule No. 164. Enginemen, who will both forthwith reverse their 198. Drivers of Ballast Trains are to take particuEngines, and apply their Tender Brakes. Frequent lar care always to have a proper supply of Fuel and use must be made of the Whistle in foggy weather, Water in their Engines, so as to prevent the possior of the Bell, where there is one on the Engine. bility of any detention on the line from a deficiency; 187. The Engine Whistle must not be used more and they are also to take care that only such number than is absolutely necessary, the sound being calcu- of Wagons as can be drawn with certainty are lated to disturb passengers and the public residing attached. in the vicinity of the railway, and to frighten horses. 199. At the end of Sidings entering upon the Main 188. Drivers should avoid as much as possible Line a White Post is placed, beyond which no Engine blowing off steam and opening the cylinder-cocks at is to advance. At night and in foggy weather a Stations, in Goods Yards, or in passing Trains, or White Light will be shown on this Post. men engaged on the line, or anywhere where the 200. When at a Station, the Driver is under the steam might occasion danger by obstructing the sight, orders of the Clerk in charge of that Station. 189. Should Fire be discovered in a Train, the 201. Every Enginedriver and Fireman will sign Steam must be instantly shut off, the Brakes applied, his name, coming on and going off duty, in the book and the Train be brought to a stand, the Signal of kept for that purpose, and the Clerk will write obstruction on the Line be made, and the burning opposite each signature the time at which the name Wagon or Wagons be detached with as little delay is inserted. as possible. 202. Before starting on his day's work, the Driver 190. Each Engineman must, at the end of his is in all cases to inspect the notices affixed to the day's work, make a correct return thereof, and fill in Notice Boards in the Steam Sheds, in order to ascerthe particulars required, on the form provided for tain if there is anything requiring his special attenthe purpose, which he must give to his Foreman, tion on parts of the Line on which he is going to with the Tickets he has received for the coke, coal, work, as he is responsible for any accident that may oil, and tallow issued to him during the day, or a fine take place owing to his neglecting to read the notices of One Shilling will be levied on him for each case posted in the Sheds. of neglect. He must also see that he receives the 203. Enginemen and Firemen are required to turn full quantity of coke, coal, oil, and tallow charged to their Engines before dropping their Fires, and to him, and that it is of sufficiently good quality to clean out the Tubes and Smoke-boxes of Engines enable his Engine to do the work required. which they may be working for the time being, 191. The strictest economy must be observed in unless the Foreman allow this to be done in some the use of Fuel and all other Stores, and each Driver cases by others. Any Enginedriver putting his will be responsible for the Stores booked to him or Engine into the shed before the ashes are cleaned to his Engine. The economy shown by Drivers in out will be fined, and he must see that the regulator the working of their Engines will form an item of is shut, the brake on, the Engine out of gear, and the consideration when determining the promotion of boiler full of water before he leaves his Engine. Drivers. 204. Enginedrivers must have their Engine Boilers 192. Every report of Pumps being out of order, I washed out every seventh day ; and when in the shed Line rough, or anything whatever connected with j each Engineman will be held responsible for having the Engines, Carriages, Wagons, Telegraph, Stations, his Engine Boiler filled with water, ready for the or Line must be reported immediately to the Fore- steam being got up next morning. Enginemen will man in writing, on the back of the Time Sheet; and be held responsible for having the Glands or Stuffingshould the Driver or Fireman observe any defect in boxes propeely packed and screwed up, so as to prethe road or works, or in the working of the Signals, vent them from blowing. or any unusual circumstance, he must report the 205. On shed-days the Driver must report to his same to the Stationmaster at the next Station, and Foreman the general condition of his Engine, and also note the same on his daily report. No verbal what he has done to it during the day. report can be considered as a report at all. Strict 206. Enginedrivers and Firemen will be required attention is called to this Eule. to have at all times a plentiful supply of dry Sand, 193. When the Engineman requires the assistance and in addition to that in the Sand-box, a quantity of the (iiiard's Brake, he must give three distinct must be dried and kept in reserve in the Smoke-box rapid whistles ; and should the Guard wish to attract of the Engines ready for use. No excuse can be adthe attention of the Engineman, he may do so by mitted for time lost by Engines slipping, repeatedly applying the Brnke and suddenly releas- 207. Enginemen are required to report to their ing it, and he must also exhibit his Eed Flag or Red Foreman, in writing, any failure in working or defects Light. of Pumps or Pump Joints or Injectors of their 191. The Driver is particularly cautioned against Engines. They will be held responsible that no going too quickly through Points and over Turn- coke, coal, wool, dirt, waste, or other article that tables : the latter must never be crossed at more would cause a stoppage gets into their Tenders or than walking speed. Feed Pipes; and when an Engine stops, or loses 4—H. 12,