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Special Instructions applicable at Particular Places.—Continued. .189
Tynemouth Tunnel.
Gradient from North Shields towards Tynemouth falling 1 in 300 for 704 yards
and then rising 1 in 200 for 835 yards.
1.—Trains are not allowed to pass in the tLitinel-
2.—After a Down train has been accepted by Tynemouth Junction box,
the Is line clear signal for an Up train must not be offered to North Shields.
Station box until the Down train has passed over the treadle at the east
end of the tunnel.
3.—After an Up train has been accepted by North Shields Station box,
the Is line clear signal for a Down train must not be •offered to Tynemouth
Junction box until the Up train has arrived at North Shields Station.
If block working is suspended the trains must be signalled by telephone•
until block working is restored. Should the telephones also be out of order'
the traffic must be worked by Pilotman, the section under his control
extending from the Down Starting signal at North Shields to the Tynemouth
Junction box. General Rules 227 to 239 must be observed as far
as they are applicable. The Station Master at North Shields to make all
the necessary arrangements.
4.---Should an engine or train not emerge from the tunnel in the usual
time, the signalman at North Shields box, after communicating with Tynemouth
Junction box, Must at once advise the foreman in charge of thestation,
who will switch ,pn the electric light in the tunnel and proceed
into the tunnel to make enquiries as to the cause of delay and to render
assistance, if necessary. If considered advisable, the third rail -must be
made dead. ( O . 1069.)
COXLODGE COLLIERY SIDING, FAIRGAIRN'S OCCUP TION CROSSING.
Guards of trains being marshalled or standing in Coklodge Colliery Siding
must avoid fouling Fairbairn's Occupation Crossing when the crossing is
requiredf or the passage of carts, etc. Trains must be divided when
necessary, to allow carts to pass. •
PERCY M NN.—DISPOSAL OF MINERAL TRAINS AT THE
COMMISSIONERS' SMITHS, EXCHANGE SIDINGS.
The Tyne Improvement Commissioners will provide a man who will meet
• each train on arrival and give the necessary instructions as to its disposal
to the guard. The Tyne Commissioners' man will accompany the front
portion of the train, and the guard must maintain such a position as the train
advances as will enable him to receive hand signals from the front of the
train and transmit them to the driver.
The guard must be as near to the front of the train as will enable the driver
to receive any signals given. The guard must also assist in securing the
train, and must not leave the sidings until he has received permission to do
,so from the person in charge. 5 8 ) .