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General Instructions,—(Continued). 1 8 5
Fires occurring in connection with the conveyance of Acids, Matches,
Charcoal, etc.—Continued.
Charcoal.
Some kinds of Charcoal are liable to ignite spontaneously, and damp
charcoal is especially liable. It is best to unload the portion which is
alight before putting out the fire with water. If this is not practicable,
water may be used sparingly to extinguish the visible fire ; then, after
removal of all the charcoal from the wagon, the wet should be separated
from the dry. The portion remaining dry and undamaged should be forwarded
with all speed to destination, and the wet portion should be stored
in the open and held pending instructions. The special attention of the
guard should be called to the load in either case.
Cotton, Wool, etc.
Bales of Cotton.
before - extinguishing the fire under the water column or by buckets, as wetting
the unburnt cotton increases the loss. Do not remove the bands, as loose
cotton If oon nfire l y is difficult to deal with and the fire loss is greater. It is
better, a after the blaze has been checked, to pluck out of the bales such
of fthe ematerial w as is smouldering.
b Cotton a in l bags e or Waste in bags.
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all cases of cotton or wool fires special care is necessary to make sure
that a Proceed the fire r is entirely a extinguished s as it tends to break oat again. Avoid
as far as possible soiling the unburnt material with mud and dirt as it
increases e w ithe t loss. h
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Lime.
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should be thrown out and fire extinguished,
if possible, by smothering. If water has to be used, care must be taken
not t to wet the lime remaining in the truck.
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Matches.
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If packed in a well-made case, although a few matches,may go off, they
are t generally smothered by their own smoke, which clears away without
any o fire breaking out. In such cases, do not apply water. When, however,
it is s clear ethat
the contents of the case are really alight and water must be
used, do not attempt to open the case.
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r a Spent Oxide from Gas Purifiers—Sulphur.
Extinguish t e with water. The fires are generally localised in the truck,
and if the fire is discovered at the start the burning portion may be removed,
but
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a load after once being on fire is likely to kindle again, so keep under
•special h observation. The fumes of the burning sulphur should be avoided.
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RESUMPTION OF DOUBLE LINE WORKING AFTER
SINGLE LINE WORKING.
General Rule 239.
(a) When the line is clear, and before ordinary working is resumed, the
-pilotman must accompany the driver of the first train in each direction,
and withdraw the single line notices when he makes his first journey.