general instructions. - Limit Of Shunt

General Instructions.—Continued. 1 0 3
Instructions as to Working Ground Signal Frames, etc.—Continued.
When the train passes clear into the siding, and the shunting can be done
within the catch points, two beats of the gong must be given, and the points
so set that the bolt lock may at once be replaced.
When the train is ready to return to the Main line, three beats of the gong
must be given, upon which the signalman, if the Main line is clear, will withdraw
the bolt lock, and when the train has been drawn out clear of the siding
points, four beats must be given by the guard as a signal that the train is
ready to proceed on its journey, and the signalman must then replace the
bolt lock.
During foggy weather or snowstorms, or at any time when the signalman
is unable to see a train shunting at the ground frame, the guard or other
person in charge of the latter must, after the line or lines have been cleared,
in addition to giving the "line clear" signal on the gong to the signalman,
verbally inform the latter of the circumstances, and the signalman must not
accept any train until he has been informed. ( O . 108).
SPECIAL TRAMS RANGED BY THE ENGiNEER FOR THE
CONVEYANCE OF COMPANY'S WORKMEN.
General Rule 142. and B.T.R.
When special trains are run for tile. conveyance of Company's workmen
direct from one place to another, and the distance is not less than 15 miles,
the train must be signalled as a Class B Freight train, viz., 5 (1-4), provided
the vehicles are suitable and the conditions of the load and other circumstances
admit of this being done. When such trains are not run under the
B classification, the guard must state the reason on his journal.
When workmen are conveyed for a shorter distance, either in vehicles
specially provided for the purpose, or in vehicles attached to Ballast trains,
they must be signalled strictly in accordance with the Block Telegraph
Regulations, either as a through Ballast train or as a train requiring to stop
in the section, as the case may be. ( O . 1889).
Speed of Light Engines or Engine and Van.
General Rule 145.
Passenger engines, 45 or up to 55 miles per hour, when necessary.
Freight engines with wheels of over 4 ft. 6 ins, in diameter—
Not to exceed an average speed of 35 miles per hour.
Freight or Shunting engines with wheels of 4 ft. 6 ins, in diameter and under--
Not to exceed an average speed of 25 miles per hour.
(p. 1346. a. 22284).
STANDARD CDDE OF SIGNAL W i T S .
General Rule's 147 (Fa), 171 and 183.
When the signal to start a train has been given by the guard to the engine
driver the latter need not acknowledge this signal, unless from some cause
he is prevented from getting away at once, when a short whistle must be
given.