general instructions. - Limit Of Shunt

218 Special Instructions applicable at Particular Places. Continued.
LEEDS.—WORKING OF G.N., G.C., AND L. & N.W. GOODS AND
COAL TRAINS BETWEEN " B " BOX, G.N., AND
GELDARD JUNCTION, N.E.
All G.N. and G.C. Goods and Coal trains must be drawn from Geldard
Junction to " B " Box, and for this purpose an additional engine is provided
by the G.N. Co., so that trains will have one engine at each end.
(The rear engine must not assist until the whole of the train has passed
clear over the crossings at Geldard Junction Signal box).
L. & N.W. goods trains working between " B " Box and Geldard Junction,
must have the engines in front in both directions.
During foggy weather and snowstorms, and when fixed signals cannot
be seen at either end of the section, no goods or mineral trains except an
engine and brake must be allowed to enter the section in either direction.
between Geldard junction and " B " Box without an engine at each end.
(O. 6549).
TRANSFER OF VEHICLES BETWEEN LEEDS CENTRAL STATION
AND GELDARD JUNCTION OR ARMLEY SIDINGS, N.E.
Not more than four vehicles fitted with the Vacuum or Westinghouse
brake , complete, whichever is in use on the engine, may be transferred..
between Leeds Central Station and Geldard Junction or Armley Sidings,
N.E., without a brake van in the rear, provided the brake pipes are
coupled up throughout and connected with the engine.
When the vehicles are not fitted with the same continuous brake complete
as that in use on the engine, and also when there are more than four
vehicles, a brake van must be attached at the rear.
A shunter must, in all cases, accompany the vehicles, and a red flag or
, a lamp by day and a lamp shewing a red light by night must be exhibited.
, on the rear vehicle. ( O . 6919).
GARFORTH COLLIERY EAST SIDINGS.
In order to facilitate the working at this place, the Colliery Company
have erected a stage which guards can mount so as to have a view over the
sidings, and thus be in a position to signal clearly to the drivers when necessary
during shunting operations.
Wheel chocks are fixed in order to prevent wagons running foul of thelevel
crossing, and guards must be careful to signal drivers in ample time
when to stop. ( O . 4826),