general instructions. - Limit Of Shunt

34 G e n e r a l nstructions.—Continued.
DOUBLE COUPLING OF WAGONS.
General Rule 23 (i).
Wagons loaded with traffic from Stations, Sidings or Works on the North
Eastern line must not be double coupled. In case of long loads, where
,necessary to shorter couple, the special short couplings must be used.
(T. 23552)..
COUPLING LARGE WAGONS TO SMALL WAGONS.
General Rule 23.
When large wagons are coupled to small wagons, the coupling belonging
the larger wagon should be used, except in cases where the only coupling.
on the large wagon is a screw coupling. ( T . 13101-5-0S.)
USE OF BRAKE STOCKS AND SHUNTING POLES.
General Rules 24 and 184.
Shunting poles must only be used for the purpose for which' they areprovided,
and must not be used instead of brake sticks except in cases-
,of emergency.
Riding on shunting poles is strictly prohibited. ( O . 1796.)
Guards, Shunters and others concerned should note that Traffic Department
poles must not be left upon shunting or train engines. (O. 3401).
A supply of brake sticks must be kept at all points where they are regularly.
required for use by the staff, to avoid the necessity of carrying brake stickgabout
the sidings as well as shunting poles.
SERVANTS NOT TO PLACE THEMSELVES IN POSITIONS OF DANGER„
General Rule 24.
The special attention of engine cleaners and others who are engaged in,
working amongst locomotives is drawn to the importance of being careful
not to place themselves in positions of danger, such as standing in front of
a buffer when at work. Drivers and firemen, when engaged moving engines
In the vicinity of sheds where other engines are likely to be standing, upon
which persons may be engaged at work, must bring their engines to a stand,
at least three feet clear of the buffers of other engines.