15146-1910-Rules-under-the-Railways-Ordinance-1909 — Page 32

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 2,

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1910.

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176. After an engine has been attached to a train, and Engine driver during the journey, the Engine Driver must obey--

(a) the orders of the Guard in charge of the train, in all matters affecting the starting, stopping or move- ment of the train for traffic purposes; and (b) all orders given to him by the Stationmaster or any railway servant acting under special instructions,

so far as the safe and proper working of his engine will admit.

to take orders from Guard,

time.

177.-The Engine Driver must regulate and control the run- Runnlag to ning of his train as accurately as possible, according to the Working Time-table, so as to avoid either excessive speed or loss of time; and he shall not make up between any two stations more time than is allowed in this behalf by special instructions.

(a) When running late. Drivers are expected to make up as much time practicable within the limits of speed allowed under rule.

178.-The Engine Driver must start and stop his train care- starting and fully and without jerk.

179.-The Engine Driver must take his train along the proper running road.

stopping.

signals,

180.-The Engine Driver must exchange signals with the Exchniging Guard in charge of the train, at such times and in such manner as may be prescribed by special instructions.

Note.--See Subsidiary Rules to Rule 152.

requiring

181.-When the Engine Driver requires the assistance of the Engine driver Guard's brake, he must give three or more short, sharp whistles, guru- or, if a brake-whistle is provided, sound such whistle, and must in tnce. either case apply the communication, if any.

(a) This signal is also to be considered se a signal of danger

of fouling

182.---When a train comes to a stand at a station, the Engine Engine clear Driver must see that whenever possible his engine is clear of the point." fouling point of all points and crossings.

train.

133.-In stopping a train, the Engine Driver must determine Stopping of where to shut off steam by paying particular attention to the gradient, the state of the weather, the condition of the rails, the length and weight of the train.

184.---When a train not fitted with the continuous brake has Permission to detach engine been brought to a stand outside station limits or on a grade, the from train. Engine Driver shall not detach his engine from the train without the permission of the Guard in charge of the train.

hose to be left

185.After taking water from a tank or water column, the Water tank Engine Driver must see that the hose or water crane is left clear of clear. the line, and, when it is provided with fastenings, properly secured.

186.--No Engine Driver shall leave his engine when on duty, not leave

Fugine drivar whether at a station or on the running road, except in case of his engine absolute necessity and after a competent man has been placed in charge of it.

when on duty

187. The Engine Driver must pay immediate attention to Engine direr and obey every signal, whether the cause of the signal being shown signals.

is known to him or not.

(a) He shall not, however, trust entirely to signals, but must always be vigilant and cautious.

Stop Stop signals.

188.--The Driver of a running train shall not pass a signal that refers to him when it is On "" or defective--

(a) unless he has, at a previous station, received notice in writing specifying that the signal is out of order, and unless he is also signalled past by a man standing at the signal; or

(b) unless, after coming to a stand, he either is given written permission to proceed from the Station- n.aster, or is piloted past the defective signal by a railway servant authorised in this behalf who shall travel on the engine.

(e) Explanation.-Ifany Engine Driver has not received a notice in writing that the Stop signal is defective, he must stop, and shall pay no heed to any other signal (whether a hand signal or not) that may be shown, until he is allowed to proceed under one of the authorities mentioned above.

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