general instructions. - Limit Of Shunt

General Instructions.
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Platelayers' Trolleys Continued. Going Into or Through Tunnels.
General Rule 249 and B.T.R. 9.
The 'following is a complete list of the
Instruction contained in Block Telegraph
applied :—
Tunnel. Length.
Miles. Yards.
Arthington, Bramhope
Burdale • • •
•
•
2
0
241
1745
Burton Salmon, Brotherton • 0 319
Grinkle • • 0 993
Harrogate, Crimple • 0 825
Kettleness • 0 308
Ravenscar • • 0 279
Sandsend • • • 0 1652
Scarborough, Gallows Close • 0 260
Scotswood • • 0 269
,Shildon • • 0 1217
Sunderland • • 0 1116
Tynemouth • 0 786
Walker • 0 182
Station Masters
Inspector at once
full particulars to
FIRES AT STATIONS.
General Rule 26&
tunnels to which the Special
Regulation No. 9 must be
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Between the hours of 3-30 and 7-30
a.m. on week-days except Mondays,
and from 3-0 a.m. to 6-0 a.m. on
Mondays, when the Engineer has
possession of the tip line through
the tunnel platelayers' trolleys will
not be signalled on the block
instruments.
and all concerned must advise the Permanent Way
of any outbreak or fire, and must afterwards report
the District Superintendent and Divisional Firemaster.
(O. 2710). (0. 6085.)
OBSTRUCTIONS PLACED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO LINES.
General Rule 270 (c).
Coal, cinders or other obstructions, other than permanent way materials
required in connection with relaying, etc., must not, where it can possibly
be avoided, be placed or allowed to accumulate within a space of 4 feet
6 inches from any running line or siding, especially in Goods Yards or any
places where shunting is carried on. ( O . 7160)
VEHICLES CONTAINING EXPLOSIVES ON FREIGHT TRAINS.
General Rules 279 and 206. -
In the case of a vehicle or vehicles containing explosives being attached
to a Freight train or engine, the Guard or Shunter in charge must so inform
the Driver, and must also tell him when and where such vehicle or vehicles
will be detached en route. ( O . 7110).