is not a matter on which the Government
in
would dictate to the Company. Suffice it
to secure that whatever system is selected
shall fulfil the Conditions set forth in the foregoing ruler XII, XV, XVI and XX . To quarantee immunity from Explosions it will however be necessary to provide
r Government super- for a septem of regular vision over steam boilers, or atmospheric reservoirs if pneumatic Engines be used. These should be periodically tested by an official inspector (twice a year Luffice ) to a standard of safety, and should be used after repairs
no Engines
I would
or alterations tithout due notice
having
been first given to the Inspecting Officer who should be cloited with powers to
(
prohibit the use of
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locomotives which he
may deen unsafe. It rule to this effect might therefore be added to the foregoing under the following heading :
XXIII . Government supervision of Engines.
17.
There arevarious other important points in Connexion with the project on
which I scarcely feel competent to speak, such as the regulation and periodical re Vision of tolls :
ar the Police regulations which will be recessary to secure the Comfor
of the public patronizing the Cars. With regard to the question of penalties for breach of Love
ument regulations I should state, the opinion opintelligent persons in England is, that in the present stage of tramways, such penalties should not
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