THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 2, 1910.
(b) At Flug stations where there are no outer Signals or facing-points, the Guard and Driver must exchange siguals after starting the train, or in case of a train runuing through, or passing the station.
(c) On a straight road these band signals must always be given on the left hund side of the engine and brake-van, and on a curve on that side at which they can best be seen.
(d) Drivers, Firemen and Gaards must always look back after passing a gatecrossing to see if any signals are given to indicate that anything is wrong with the train.
153. Every Guard must keep a good look-out while the train la motion, and must satisfy himself from time to time that the cail-board or tail-lamp is in position, that all brake-vau lamps, if required, are burning brightly, that the train is complete in every respect and is proceeding in a safe and proper manner.
(a) Where there are two Guards with a train, the Head Guard must keep his attention fixed on the train looking alternately down either side and note any irregularly in the running, any particular oscillation of a carriage, or any signal which may be made by a passenger or Under Guard, in order readily to communi- cate with the Driver.
attention
164. If any Guard sees reason to apprehend danger, or con- Attracting siders it necessary for any reason to stop the train, he must use his of Engine best endeavours to attract the attention of the Engine Driver.
155.--In the absence of other means of communication with the engine, a Guard desiring to attract the Engine Driver's atten- tion must apply his hand-brake sharply, and must as suddenly release it.
156.--When the attention of the Engine Driver has been attracted, the necessary Danger sigual must be shown.
157.--If the train is fitted with a continuous brake, he Guard may, in case of emergency, apply such brake to stop the train.
Driver.
Ise of hand brake.
Clearance of
158.-When a train comes to a stand at a station the Guard must see that whenever possible the last vehicle of his train bas Fouling cleared the fouling point of all points and crossings.
159.-No Guard in charge of a train shall leave it until it has been properly handed over in accordance with special instruc- tions.
(a) Guards must not leave their trains at the end of their journey before obtaining from the Driver the Line Clear certificates connected with the trip and receipt for all property in their charge and before leaving the station, must report their departure to the Station Master.
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CHAPTER XIV.
ENGINE DRIVERS AND FIREMEN.
Engine Driver
160.-The Engine Driver and Fireman must be with their engine at such time previous to the starting of the train as may be and Fireman ordered by the authorised officer.
(a) Firemen are to be with their engines not less than 45 minutes, and Drivers, not less than 30 minutes, before the booked departure time of train.
(b) Drivers are personally responsible for seeing that the couplings between the tender and the train are properly and securely attached before starting, but all coupling and uncoupling after this will be performed by the Traffic Department, except when the engine is uncoupled for Locomotive purposes, when this work will be done by the Firemen,
when to attend.
Manning of
161.-Except when otherwise provided by special instructions. no engine shall be allowed to be in motion on any running road engine in unless both the Engine Driver and the Fireman are upon it.
At certain stations Firemen will be allowed to move engines, in the absence of the Drivers, within the Locomotive yard only, provided they hold cer- tificates in the subjoined form, signed by the District Locomotive Superintendent qualfying them for such duty. These certificates will only be granted to firemen who have been firing on au engine for at least one year :-
motion.
FORM OF CERTIFICATE.
.has been
This is to certify that...... examined by me, and I consider that he is sufficiently ex- perienced in Fireman's duties to be allowed to move an engine, in the absence of the Driver, in the Locomotive yards only.
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Station
Signed.............
Loco. Supdt.
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