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1. m A J 9 XDIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES ROUTE AVAILABILITY GROUPS 2 3 4 5 6 227 8 9 2 1 7 2 4 3 0 3 1B 3 1 12 5 16 8 2 13A 2 3 gt 3 3 3 11 6 16 9 2 15 8 4 3 4 10 3 17 7 23 1 8 5 33 3 10 4 203 10 4A 20 4 14 11 3 22 1 22 4 11 6A 25 1 12 1 12 2 12 6 13 2 15 6 15 6A 16 2 17 3 ROUTE AVAILABILITY GROUPS 2 5 7 8 9 ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ES EB I 2 500H P B B SR 50 cycle Single Phase EM I 50 cycle Single Phase 25 AC EE B T H 50 cycle AC B B Metro Vick 25 EVAC B B NBL for GEC mE MA A R MMDEMAVDMMQDMPMISDSMEEEMEAMD UIN M RS D ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES NORTH EASTERN OPERATING AREA As printed unless otherwise shown below Restrictions on Double Heading of Trains other than Passenger and Class C Freight unless Particulars of Restrictions or Special Remarks shown As shown zu shown As shown As shown Diesel 10100 restricted to running lines only and subject to speed restriction of 40 m p h over Bridge No 5 between Swinton and Bolton on Dearne Diesel Mech No 10100 restricted to running lines only and subject to speed restriction of 40 m p h
2. Empty passenger carrying vehicles or passenger brake vans must not be conveyed on these trains except where specially authorised in any regional publication BREAKDOWN OF WAGONS UNDER LOAD OR STOPPAGE DUE TO LOAD UNSAFE TO TRAVEL PROCEDURE AS TO ADVISING AND TRANSHIPMENT WHEN LOADED WAGONS ARE STOPPED IN TRANSIT OWING TO MECHANICAL OR LOADING DEFECTS Clause 3 ADD as second paragraph When wagons containing coal or kindred fuels or tank wagons containing gas or fuel oil for use of British Railways British Transport Docks Waterways or Hotels and Catering Services are stopped owing to defects in addition to advising the forwarding and receiving stations in accordance with the foregoing an advice must be sent to the Regional Fuel Supplies Officers of the Region in which the wagon is stopped and the destination Region Addresses as follows Region Eastern North Eastern EJOnEaster Scottish Glasgow London Midland Derby Southern Waterloo Western Swindon 56 BRITISH RAILWAYS GENERAL APPENDIX continued XPAGE 107 XINSERT DERAILMENT OF OR MISHAP TO VEHICLES Any vehicle which has been derailed or damaged to the extent that there doubt as to its fitness to travel must not be sent forward until examined and certified by the Carriage and Wagon Staff as being fit to travel If however a damaged vehicle which has not been involved in a derailment is taken forward the attention of the Ca
3. 2 3 4 Amend to read J72 J94 Y9 and 5 6C As shown As shown Amend to read Prohibited all Passenger and Freight trains Scotswood VWest Wylam Junc tion via Newburn Down As shown Add Maximum speed for type 4 and 350 h p diesel electric shunt ing locomotives not to exceed 20 m p h 9F South Pelaw Junction to Harton Junction Main line only V2 Restricted to 25 m p h Add 9F Main lines only Add 9F to be confined to used for iron ore traffic only Prohibition extends from Lamesley North Signal Box over temporary connection to old Down Slow line and to Corbridge Tip Sidings Amend to read Speed limit 35 m p h except J39 25 m p h BR 9 2 10 0 Add BR 9F 2 10 0 V2 gs Add BR 9F 2 10 0 Add TI BR 9F 2 10 0 Amend to read Only four wheeled locomotives 71 and 1 72 types and 204 h p Diese shunting loco motives Drewry type DJ I2 1 and DJ 12 2 permitted KI J39 Delete J27 Add J72 Add BR 2 MT 2 6 0 As shown Ouston Junction Birtley to Consett North Junction Delete Entry Amend Annfield Mineral Yard to read Anfield East Eden Bank Foot to Waldridge Bank Foot incline Waldridge Bank Foot Stella Gill to Whitburn Junction Tyne Dock Delete Entry mend cte Shed to Hedworth Lane to read Hedworth Lane iding 24 45 T zi se M Boldon Colliery Station to Green Lane Junction Tyne Dock De
4. 2 When the signal referred to in I above is less than 220 yards from the crossover road the signal next in rear of it must also be kept at Danger and Drivers may pass this signal and proceed cautiously to the signal controlling the entrance to the single line when authorised by the Signalman 3 The signal controlling the entrance to the obstructed line situated in rear of the crossover road at which trains are crossed from the right line to proceed along the single line signal No 2 on the diagram on page 206 of the Rule Book must be kept at Danger A Handsignalman must be stationed at this signal He must keep one detonator on the rail and exhibit a hand Danger signal to stop each approaching train until instructed by the Signalman or Pilotman under authority of the Signalman to permit the train to pass the signal at Danger Where however the signal is a considerable distance from a crossover road operated from a ground frame and telephone communication is not available between the signal and the ground frame the Handsignalman must be stationed at a point 200 yards from the crossover road He must keep one detonator on the rail and exhibit a hand Danger signal to stop each approaching train until he is instructed to allow the train to proceed as shown in the preceding paragraph In the circumstances Drivers may pass the signal at Danger and proceed cautiously towards the Handsignalman ahead on the authority of the Signalman at the main signal
5. Longbridge Long od Mi Longwood amp Llangennech Low Street Mablethorpe Maentwrog Road Maesycwmmer Maghull Forwarding towards DESTINATION Fr Page Ist Coll N S E w No Cwncarn to read 26 Cwmcarn 26 Cwmsyfiog W5 22 Crow Park S6T 27 Deepcar 139 27 Denholme 37 Dingestow WI4 27 Danby Wiske 187 Deadwater T wa 197 27 Darlaston 7 7 Defford 5 27 Dullingham T 166 167 27 Dodworth 46T 27 Dovecliffe 46T 27 Dowlais WS 27 Droitwich Spa 1 W25 27 Dudley W22 28 Dudley Port 7 28 Dunham 169 _ 28 East Tilbury 149 28 DunstallPark 7 28 East II9 28 Edgeware 60Y 28 Elland 20 39 36 39 29 Elmswell 160 29 Elsenham 165 29 Essendine 57T 29 Elm Park 149 29 Emerson Park 149 29 Eccleshill 37 29 Enthorpe 182 30 Eckington Worcs W25 30 Elford 8X 30 Everingham 182 30 Ettingshall Road salio 30 Evesham W25 30 Falstone I97 30 Farthinghoe 133 30 Feniscowles 33 3l Fernhill Heath W25 31 Festiniog 15 31 Fillongley 57 3l Finmere 3 3l Finningham 160 31 Flordon 162 32 Forncett 162 32 Fransham 169 32 Fochriw W5 32 Four Ashes 7 32 Forgandenny 74 75 33 Foggathorpe 182 33 Fleur de Lys e Entry W5 33 Flecknoe 5 33 Four Ashes 9 33 Four Oaks 6 33 Fulwell amp Westbury 133 33 Glemsford 161 33 Glendon amp R 58 34 Gailey 9 34 Golborne 221241 I9T Gorleston on Sea 159 34 Great Chest
6. Ormskirk al 23 X68 Waterloo Lancs 5 Orrell Park 23 X68 WAVERTREE zs 51 Otterspool esl 5423 k68 Weeton Pannal aa 185 k68 West Allerton gs k51 Park Bridge x68 West Derby 52 Partington zs Sl 469 Weyhill h k52 Pendlebury 9 70 Wintersett is 139 44 46T 139 53 Platt Bridge 24 1 k70 Widnes 3x 54 Prescot 70 Withington Halt T k54 Preston Road Lancs ex 23 7 Woodhead 55 Rainford Junction vs 23 Woodvale 55 Rainford Village val 3 Woolfold 55 Rainhill sall 23 55 Ramsbottom 3X k55 Rawtenstall iu eal SEX 73 Anerley vs X55 Reddish ps 7 73 Brook Green T aur Ian MN P PD RC UN NE NN 17 AMENDMENTS TO NUMERICAL SORTING BOOKLET BR2552I LONDON MIDLAND REGION SCOTTISH REGION WEST U LUUIUUUUUUUUULUUUULLLIIIIIIIII IIII a Forwarding towards Forwarding towards DESTINATION Blackwell Page Page DESTINATION No IstCo N S E W No ItCol N S E W i Amend index 8 Bittaford WIO iX Eastern Region 8 Blackwood W3 L T amp S Section 9 Borwick 30 To read St Pancras 9 Bosley l 52 17 17 52 Transfers 9 Blake Street 7X Birm
7. Pickburn amp Brodsworth Station x Sprotborough Station Moorhouse and South Elmsall Station Cudworth Storrs Mill Woodlesford Station Hunslet Rothwell Haigh Goods Junction Armley Canal Road Shipley Guiseley Junction Skipton Snaygill Calverley and Rodley Station bx Apperley Bridge Station isi Cudworth Monk Bretton Guiseley Esholt Junction Upton amp North Elmsall Wrangbrook i Station 0 Hemsworth East Cudworth Brierly Monkton Empty Sidings Hunslet Goods Yard Menston Junction Burley in Wharfedale Burley Junction likiey Junction Menston Milnerwood Junction Keighley G N Junction Golcar Linthwaite Huddersfield Kirkburton Junction Heaton Lodge Page No 68 69 70 7 72 73 74 63 HOURS OF OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES N E REGION continued Booklet dated 26th August 1961 until further notice continued AMEMDED HOURS OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES WINTER W T T continued Amended hours etc Monday to Friday 5 50 a m to 7 10 p m Saturday 5 50 a m to 1 25 p m and 4 20 p m to 11 40 p m Monday to Friday 5 40 am to 7 25 pm Saturday 6 50 am to 1 40 pm and 4 20 pm to 11 50 pm Monday to Friday 9 20 am to 5 34 pm Monday to Saturday 6 20 am to 1 10 pm and 3 25 pm to 10 15 pm Monday to Friday 9 30 am to 7 10 Saturday 9 30 am to 2 40 pm Monday to Friday 5 50 am to 6 50 pm
8. or Mixed Traffic Tank as the case may Former designation Revised designation Former New Wheel Power Type Power Type arrangement Class Class 4 6 0 5XP Passenger Tender L M S Jubilee 6P 5F Mixed Traffic Tender ex L M S Jubilee Patriot Patriot 2 6 0 5F Freight Tender L M S Standard 5 MT Mixed Traffic Tender ex L M S Standard taper boiler taper boiler 2 6 0 5F Freight Tender L M S Standard 5 MT Mixed Traffic Tender ex L M S Standard parallel boiler parallel boiler The followinlg locomoti ves will have 0 on the cab sides the plower class only that is without a letter following 4 6 0 5 cos W Tender L M S 5 Mixed Traffic Tender ex L M S Standard tandard 2 6 0 4F Freight Tender L M S Standard 4 Mixed Traffic Tender ex L M S Standard 2 6 4 4P Passenger Tank L M S Standard 4 Mixed Traffic Tank ex L M S Standard 3 cyl taper boiler 3 cyl taper boiler 2 6 4 4P Passenger Tank L M S Standard 4 Mixed Traffic Tank ex L M S Standard 2 cyl taper boiler 2 cyl taper boiler 2 6 4 4P Passenger Tank L M S Standard 4 Mixed Traffic Tank ex L M S Standard 2 cyl parallel boiler 2 cyl parallel boiler 2 6 2 3P Passenger Tank L M S Standard 3 Mixed Traffic ex S TankLM Standard parallel boiler parallel boiler 2 6 2 3P Passenger Tank L M S Standard 3 Mixed Traffic Tank ex L M S Standard
9. Royston amp Notton 2s 139 44 46T i39 k35 Henlow Camp 102 103 102 102 56 Rudyard Lake 1 9 k35 Holcombe Brook X56 Roby e 23 35 Hollinwood 56 Rochdale 7 35 36 Holme Hale 172 172 169 k56 ROMILEY 5 144 36 Hough Green Mer Ditton 23 N56 Rookery 23 37 Hykeham 119 56 Rose Hill New Entry 144 k37 Hunt s Cross 23 56 Royton 35 X37 Huyton 23 56 Runcorn yk37 Huyton Quarry 23 57 Rushton Staffs 5l k37 Hyde Ches 35 57 Ryburgh T 172 172 169 37 Isle of Man 23 57 Rye House 25 in 38 Kelvedon 52 57 Saltfleetby 38 Kenyon Junction 57 Saddleworth X38 Keighley AIT k57 St Helens yk39 Kirby Lancs 23 57 St Helens Junction X39 Kirkdale 23 57 St Michaels 40 Lavenham 161 58 Sandhills 40 Knotty Ash amp Stanley 23 58 Seaforth amp L X40 Laisterdyke 113 58 Sefton and Maghull Lea Green 23 58 Sefton Park gt Lees 35 59 Shaw amp C yk4l Linacre Road 23 59 Shefford 102 103 102 2 2 Litherland 23 59 Shirdley Hill X42 LIVERPOOL WAVERTREE 23 59 Shustoke New Entry k60 Skelmersdale X 42 Liverpool Central 23 61 Staveley Central k42 Liverpool Lime St 23 61 Staveley Works 43 Lockington 181 6 Southill si 102 103 1102 102 44 Mablethorpe 121 61 Spellow 44 Maentwrog Road 15X 6
10. over Bridge No 5 between Swinton and Bolton on Dearne Additional Classes Permitted LMR 4 MTT 2 6 4 LMR Standard taper boiler locomotives may work passenger trains from Hull Para gon to South Howden J 39 can work into North Eastern Gas Board and Electricity Board Sidings at Hull Sculcoates but not into Sculcoates Yard Ex LM 4 MT 2 6 0 may work into Sculcoates Yard but speed must not exceed 5 m p h over sharp curves DES 350 h p As shown As shown Add and Add VI and V3 Add VI and V3 46 oe BR 2 MT 2 6 0 Ex LNE Bl D49 V2 and A class permitted work between Leeds City South and Leeds City North via Leeds City North Junction Diesel Mech No 10100 permitted between Swinton Bolton on Dearne and York Diesel Mech No 10100 permitted between Swinton Bolton on Dearne and York Route Availa bility Group E un N Un Q D Section of Line Hull Alexandra Dock to Little Weighton Hull Manor House Yard Cattle Dock Lines Delete entries not used King George Dock and Saltend Springbank North Junction to Loco Junction Hull via Spring bank West m T 4 ss Walton Street Junction to Springbank North Junction Hull As above Springbank North Junction to Springbank South Junction Hull Selby West to Cawood Leeds City Joint Line End of NER at Altofts Normanton to York Commencement of NER Maintenance Ferrybridge Junction to Dearne Ju
11. 9 prohibited G 1 26 PAGE 22 AMEND Thorpe Junction J 52 Thorpe Quarry J 94 as far as landsale coal sidings from Wakefield Road Crossing PAGE 23 ADD Lofthouse North Junction 3 J 94 between Lofthouse North Junction and Wakefield Stourton Junction Road Crossing IDENTIFICATION OF DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES BY CODE A code has been devised to facilitate the identification horse power manufacturer and variations in design of the diese locomotives within a group The description of the code is as follows FIRST NUMBER represents the HORSE POWER OF THE LOCOMOTIVE in 00 s SECOND NUMBER S represents the MAKER as shown on the list below LETTER A indicates variations within a particular group e g wheel diameter l A EXAMPLE 3 350 h p B R E E 0 6 0 4 ft OL ins wheel diameter MANUFACTURER S CODE SECOND NUMBER S Code No Manufacturers l i B R British Railways 2 Brush 3 E E English Electric 4 N B L North British 5 A E l B T H and Metro Vic 6 B R C W Birmingham Railway C amp W 7 Beyer Peacock 8 L M S London Midland and Scottish Railway 9 S R Southern Railway 10 L N E R London and North Eastern Railway T G W R Great Western Railway 12 3 X Drewry 14 ix Hudswell Clarke 15 Hunslet i6 Ruston and Hornsby 17 52 Yorkshire Engine Company 34 IDENTIFICATION OF DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES BY CODE continued _The code provid
12. AND HUNTS CROSS Including All Allerton District Electric Depot Area Carriage Sidings and Goods Lines Former C L C Main Line WAVERTREE JUNCTION EDGE HILL AREA FROM STRUCTURE No L 191 22 TO Roof Attachment Anchor Structure TO STRUCTURE No WX 191 33 TO STRUCTURE No LX 192 31 XWAVERTREE JUNCTION AND XWATERLOO TUNNEL MOUTH including Wavertree Parcels Depot Downhill Carriage Sidings KENYON JUNCTION AND LIVERPOOL LIME STREET FROM STRUCTURE Nos LM 02 34 35 36 and 37 TO STRUCTURE No L 193 142 TO STRUCTURE No EG 00 49 TO STRUCTURE No WW 00 92 FROM STRUCTURE No WW 00 29 TO STRUCTURES Nos L 192 33 and 37 OLIVE MOUNT JUNCTION SIGNAL BOX AND XLIVERPOOL LIME STREET Including Grid Iron Goods Lines X Exhibition Junction SHED JUNCTION AND XEDGE HILL CARRIAGE SHED VIA WAPPING GOODS LINES 46 INSTRUCTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued EUSTON MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL ELECTRIFICATION continued CREWE MANCHESTER LONDON ROAD continued OTHER SECTIONS OF THE OVERHEAD LINE EQUIPMENT WILL BE MADE ALIVE FROM TIME TO TIME AND ADVICE AS TO THE SECTION CONCERNED WILL APPEAR IN THE WEEKLY NOTICE THE SPECIAL ATTENTION OF ALL LOCAL STAFF IS DRAWN TO THE INSTRUCTIONS SET OUT IN THE WORK ING INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET REGARDING THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING ON Dr ee LINES FOR GUIDANCE OF
13. APPROXIMATELY 550 yards on Liverpool side of Hunt s Cross Station platform APPROXIMATELY 300 yards on Manchester side of Hunts Cross West Up Distant No signal APPROXIMATELY 550 yards on Liverpool side of Hunt s Cross Station Platform At Wavertree Junction APPROXIMATELY 80 feet on Liverpool side of Waterloo Tunnel Mouth Buffer stop adjacent to new Depot Weigh bridge Adjacent to Edge Hill new power box APPROXIMATELY 150 yards on Liverpool side of signals Nos EH 33 and 34 Adjacent to buffer stops platforms 8 and 9 APPROXIMATELY 520 yards on Manchester side of Top of Grid Shunter s Cabin APPROXIMATELY 100 yards on Liverpool side of Pighue Lane Junction Signal Box Adjacent to Engine Shed Junction Box Adjacent to face of Engine House FROM STRUCTURE No L 186 59 TO STRUCTURE No SG 187 59 TO STRUCTURE No LX 187 17 TO STRUCTURE No SG 187 21 TO STRUCTURE No SG 187 72 TO STRUCTURE SG 187 62 SPEKE AND GARSTON AREA SPEKE JUNCTION GOODS LINES AND GARSTON DAM BRIDGE SIDINGS Including Speke Area Goods Arrival Loop Nos to 6 Reception Sidings and Nos and 2 Departure Roads Garston Nos 10 and li Dingle Sidings Cressington Branch ALLERTON DEPOT and FORMER C L C LINES STRUCTURE No 1 187 39 TO STRUCTURE Nos LM 06 48 49 50 FROM STRUCTURE Nos LM 05 01 and LM 05 02 TO STRUCTURE Nos LM 06 48 49 50 ALLERTON JUNCTION
14. Cefn Coed WS 5 Ashton u Hill W25 14 Chettisham 167 6 Barnham 161 14 Cliff Common 182 6 Baldersby 186 14 Clayton Yorks 37 6 Banbury W22 14 Chorley 24 2511 24 3l 6 Barnsley C H dus 46T 14 Chepstow WI4 6 Barking es 150 14 Cherry Burton 181 6 Balne 109 9 14 Cheslyn Hay 7X 6 Barnt Green 6 14 Chester Road 6 6 Barrasford 197 14 Chollerton 197 7 Baschurch 0 14 Chollerton 27T 7 Battyeford 20 21 1 217 15 Clough Fold 19 7 26 15 Cobbinshaw 64 7 Bentley 156 5 Cockfield 161 7 Becontree 149 15 Clutton SD 7 Belton amp Burgh 159 I5 Coniston 29X 7 Beckingham 108 5 Clipston amp O 57X 7 Benfleet Ur SR 15 Codwall to read Colwall i Island 149 15 Cockfield Fell 188 7 Basford 56 15 Coniston 28 28X 7 Bedlinog W5 15 Coleshill 50 7 Beckford W25 15 Copmanthorpe 182 7 Bengeworth W25 16 County School 172 172 9 7 Bellingham 7 l6 Corby Glen 106 7 Beningbrough 182 188 l6 Cowton 187 7 Beaufort W3 16 Cornwood WIO 7 Bedwelty Pits 3 16 Coseley amp Deepfields 7 7 Bawtry 109 6 Coughton W25 8 Billingborough amp H 116 17 Crigglestone 10 8 Black Bank 167 7 Cropredy W22 8 Blackrod 3l 7 Culworth 133 8 Berkswell 5 17 Delete Cumberworth 20 8 Bescot 7X 17 Custom House i 8 Bidford on Avon W25 17 Dagenham to be m
15. Down Slow 4l miles 62 chains Up Slow 41 miles 634 chains The points will be clamped and spiked in the closed position until further notice XSUDFORTH LANE AND WHITLEY BRIDGE New crossovers have been installed from the Colliery Sidings to Down Goods Down Goods to Down Main and Main to Main between 62 miles 52 chains and 62 miles 56 chains They have been clamped and spiked out of use until further notice XNORTON STATION Until further notice the platform coping stones will be removed for a distance of 30 yards on the Down side and 60 yards on the Up side Trainmen to exercise caution XWALTON SNYDALE A new crossover Down Goods to Down Main has been installed at approximately 183 miles 20 chains and has been spiked and clamped out of use until further notice j X USER OF GYPSY LANE OCCUPATION LEVEL CROSSING BETWEEN CASTLEFORD OLD STATION AND LEDSTON Conveyance of coal in lorries is taking place over Gypsy Lane Occupation Level Crossing situated between Castleford Old Station and Ledston Drivers of trains must keep a sharp look out when approaching crossing XCHICKENLEY HEATH BRANCH SHAW CROSS COLLIERY Until further notice contractors are using a temporary road crossing approximately 50 yards ahead of the Stop and Await Instructions Board at Shaw Cross Colliery A hand signalman is in attendance to safeguard movements over the crossing Trainmen to keep a sharp look out X XHULL KING GEORGE DOCK AND LITTLE WEIG
16. Monday to 11 50 p m Saturday Wetherby East Monday to Saturday 7 45 a m to 2 35 p m Page No Signal Box Amended hours etc 58 Mytholmroyd West 1 55 p m Sunday to 12 50 a m Sunday Mytholmroyd East 2 T 5 30 a m Monday to 12 50 a m Sunday Luddendenfoot West pi 11 55 p m Sunday to 12 50 a m Sunday Luddendenfoot Cooper House Sidings 6 0 a m Monday to 2 50 a m Sunday Sowerby Bridge West 11 55 p m Sunday to 12 50 a m Sunday 59 Mirfield No 2 11 55 p m Sunday to 8 45 a m Sunday Mirfield No 5 e 26 5 0 a m Monday until last train into Mirfield Up Sidings Wakefield Kirkgate Station s de Monday to Saturday 7 30 am to 9 30 pm or clearance of 3L 8 Down Parcels 60 Cleckheaton South Monday to Friday 4 30 pm to 8 30 pm North Monday to Saturday 5 30 am to 9 20 pm 62 Knottingley Depot East 5 15 a m Monday to 12 0 midnight Saturday or until last train clears Pontefract Monkhill East 0 5 30 am to 10 45 pm or until last train clears Monday to Friday Saturday 5 30 am to 9 50 pm or until last train clears 63 Grimethorpe INSERT new block post between Shafton and South Miles Yards North Monday to Friday 11 15 to 7 0 pm Saturday 8 0 am to 11 15 pm Sidings AMEND name of Signal Box to read Grimethorpe South and distance mile 1 460 yards Goldthorpe Colliery Monday to Friday 6 0 am to 8 0 pm or later on Control instructions Saturday 6 0 am to 2 0 pm or later on Control
17. Notice Boards have been provided i at the exit end of the Transfer line where it joins the Outlet from the Tees Up Yard ii at the exit end of the new line from the Motive Power Depot where it connects into the No 2 Up Goods line west of the Transfer line connection into this No 2 Up Goods line All drivers must stop at these Boards and obtain permission by telephone of the Yard Inspector before proceeding An Up Goods siding has been brought into use between Newport East and Thornaby East Signal Boxes with a facing connection and stop signal worked from a ground frame operated by a Pointsman This connection gives an exit from the Motive Power Depot At the Thornaby East End this siding is connected to the emergency exit from the Motive Power Depot and a subsidiary signal worked from Thornaby East Signal Box has been provided O 7852 FIRE PRECAUTIONS IN TRAINS REMOVAL OF SEATS IN B R STANDARD STOCK The seats in the new standard B R compartment corridor stock are designed to be taken out to facilitate cleaning and prevent the accumulation of litter beneath In the event of fire starting in such collections of rubbish the attention of Guards and others concerned is drawn to the following diagram indicating the method of moving the seat 8 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued FILEY SEADALE OCCUPATION LEVEL CROSSING 786 yards South of Filey Station Signal Box Increased road traffic is passing over the above level crossing D
18. UU U U J U U U DIVERSION OF TRAINS IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR OTHER EMERGENCY Booklet O 7602 dated April 1956 PAGE 5 York Skelton and Thirsk AMEND Available Route column to read Via Starbeck and Pickhill PAGE 17 DELETE the following entries Melmerby North and Thirsk Melmerby North and Cordio Junction Northallerton Cordio Loop PAGE 22 NOTE No 17 Special arrangements between Gateshead and Pelaw ADD at end of third paragraph 34 Gok nor over the Up and Down Goods lines between High Street and Park Lane Signal Boxes 5900 PAGE 23 NORTON ON TEES EAST AND WEST HARTLEPOOL AMEND Through Passenger trains Via Sedgefield only PAGE 26 NORTON ON TEES SOUTH AND NORTON ON TEES EAST X AMEND Trains for beyond Via Sedgefield only West Hartlepool 30 RE INSERT Hessle Road and Hull Paragon Passenger Trains Via Cottingham South To be drawn by pilot engine between Hull Paragon and Cottingham South Train engine to be in rear or as arranged by the District Control as r ALTERATIONS TO ROUTE RESTRICTIONS FOR BRITISH RAILWAYS STANDARD COACHING STOCK B R 29197 dated January 1961 Section of line Nature of restriction PAGE 3 DELETE Albert
19. sound horns or whistles and be prepared to act on any hand signals that may be exhibited WINGATE COLLIERY Until further notice trestling will be fixed at Bridge No 15 at 6 miles 14 chains giving limited clearance of 4 feet in the Up Cess X AINDERBY STATION Until further notice engines are not permitted to travel over Coal Depot lines at the ends of Lines Nos 7 and 8 Dgm No 470 HILL STATION COAL DEPOT Until further notice Coal Cell Siding Line No 43 Dgm 542 will be shortened by yards due to Cato extending retaining wall L X XMIDDLESBROUGH CARRIAGE SIDINGS 1 Until further notice a temporary sleeper crossing is in use at the junction of Lines Nos 99 90 and 08 Dgm No 581 XSALTBURN STATION Until further notice engines will not be permitted to pass under the canopy at the East end of the station and approach to Zetland Hotel TEES UP YARD Tees Up Yard is now in use The entrance to the six Reception lines is under the control of a head Shunter st the East end of the Receptions No I Reception line is the Reception line nearest the Main line No 6 Reception line is used as a return engine line for Hump pilots and for disposing of train engines of incoming trains The Control Tower Operator must advise the Shunter when a Reception line is clear The Shunter must advise the Control Tower Operator when a train enters a Reception line A train other than a prop
20. 0 Freight Tender Ex L N E 1 50 1 4F 0 6 0 Freight Tank Ex G N 1 50 2 4F 0 6 0 Freight Tank Ex G N 1 50 3 4F 0 6 0 Freight Tank Ex G N 1 50 4 4F 0 6 0 Freight Tank J 66 2F 0 6 0 Freight Tank G E 69 1 2 0 6 0 Freight Tank J 72 2F 0 6 0 Freight Tank Ex N E 1 83 2F 0 60 Freight Tank Ex N B 1 88 0 6 0 Freight Tank of S 1 94 4F 0 6 0 Freight Tank M O S K I 5P 6F 2 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender L N E K 2 2 4MT 2 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender K 3 2 5P 6F 2 6 0 _ Mixed Traffic Tender K 3 3 5P 6F 2 64 Mixed Traffic Tender Ex G N K 4 5P 6F 2 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender Ex L N E L 1 4MT 2 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tank L N E 2 2 3P 2F 0 6 2 Passenger Tank Ex L N E N 2 4 3P 2F 0 6 2 Passenger Tank Ex L N E N 7 3 3MT 0 6 2 Passenger Tank Ex G E N 7 4 3MT 0 6 2 Passenger Tank G E N J 5 3MT 0 62 Passenger Tank Ex G E N 10 3F 0 6 2 Freight Tank Ex N E N 15 3MT 0 6 2 Mixed Traffic Tank Ex N B N 15 2 3MT 0 6 2 Mixed Traffic Tank Ex N B 0 8F 2 8 0 Freight Tender Ex L N E O 2 1 8F 2 8 0 Freight Tender Ex L N E 0 2 2 lt 8F 2 8 0 Freight Tender Ex L N E 0 2 3 8F 2 8 0 Freight Tender Ex L N E 0 2 4 8F 2 8 0 Freight Tender Ex L N E 4 7F 2 8 0 Freight Tender Ex G C O 4 2 7F 2 8 0 Freight Tender Ex R O D 0 4 3 7F 2 8 0 Freight Tender Ex L N E O 4 6 7F 2
21. 2 Mixed Traffic Tender 70 000 class 5 000 gall Tender 8A 1 8P 4 6 2 Passenger Tender 71 000 class 9R I 9F 2 0 0 Freight Tender 92 000 class 5 000 gall Tender 9R 2 9F 2 10 0 Freight Tender 92 000 class Crosti Boiler 9R 6 9F 2 10 0 Freight Tender 92 000 class Mechanical Stoker PAGE 2 Entries amended to read 2 3 4 8 9 Ex LNE Ex LNE Ex LNE Ex LNE Ex LNE Ex LNE Ex LNE Ex LNE J 15 J 25 J 17 J 6 LH B 16 2 1 36 1 26 1 27 J 11 3 J 39 1 16 3 1 1 1 J 19 J 39 2 J 37 2 20 1 J 39 3 J 38 2 3 04 2 K I K 3 2 A 3 04 3 K 2 2 K 3 3 A 4 K 4 02 3 2 01 Q7 02 1 02 2 02 4 04 1 04 6 04 7 04 8 0 6 WD 2 8 0 WD 2 10 0 Ex LMS Ex LMS Ex LMS Ex LMS Ex LMS Ex LMS Ex LMS Ex LMS 2D 2U 3E 2B 7B 4B 5XA 6A 3F 7C SA 5XB 6D 5B 7A 5C 8A BR BR BR BR BR BR 2K 3 4 4 1 8A I 4B 2 7 9R I 5 96 2 SB IA 9R 6 hn 6 1 2 locomotives restricted for clearances on certain lines see tables X XTANK ENGINES ROUTE AVAILABILITY GROUP 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ex LNE Ex LNE Ex LNE Ex LNE Ex LNE Ex LNE Ex LNE Ex LNE Y Ml J 66 1 69 1 1 83 1 94 15 1 J 50 1 L i Y 3 J72 1 88 N 7 4 N 15 2 J 50 2 Y 9 N 10 N 7 5 V I J 50 3 Y 4 N 2 2 l N 2 4 N 7 3 V 3 Ex LMS Ex LMS Ex LMS Ex LMS Ex LMS Ex LMS OF 2Q I B 4 H 3 Q 2 J 2 H 4 4 K 3 5 2 2 3 1 _ 3 T BR BR BR 2 VT I 3 VT I 4 LT 1 p 24 ROUTE AVAILABILITY GROUPS continued
22. 3 0 pm Monday to Friday 7 30 am to 11 0 am Saturday 8 30 am to 3 5 pm Monday to Friday 8 30 am to 12 20 pm Saturday 6 0 am to 9 8 pm Monday to Friday 6 0 am to 1 20 pm Saturday AMEND to read 6 0 a m Monday to 9 50 p m Saturday Monday to Saturday 6 30 am to 9 36 pm 6 0 am Monday to 5 50 am Sunday Monday to Saturday 6 30 am to 9 36 pm Monday to Saturday 6 30 a m to 10 20 p m AMEND distances between Signal Boxes to read 1 mile 1 254 yards Monday to Friday 6 30 am to 9 36 pm Saturday 6 30 am to 8 36 pm Monday to Saturday 7 52 am to 9 28 pm 6 10 am to 9 18 pm Monday to Friday 6 10 am to 1 30 pm Saturday Monday to Friday 6 30 am to 10 25 p m Saturday 6 55 a m to 10 45 p m Monday to Saturday 7 30 am to 2 20 pm Monday to Saturday 7 30 am to 2 20 pm Monday to Saturday 7 20 am to 2 10 pm Monday to Friday 9 30 am to 4 30 pm Saturday 9 0 am to 3 0 pm Monday to Friday 7 54 am to 3 20 pm Saturday 7 30 am to 11 20 am 6 0 am Monday to 5 50 am Sunday Monday to Friday 11 10 am to 1 15 pm and 5 20 pm to 6 25 pm Saturday 11 10 am to 1 50 pm Monday to Saturday 5 50 am to 10 50 am and 12 20 pm to 7 30 pm Monday to Saturday 5 0 a m to 11 0 p m Monday to Saturday 11 20 am to 1 20 pm Monday to Saturday 9 15 am to 11 30 am Monday to Saturday 7 20 am to 2 10 pm 6 0 am Monday to 11 59 pm Saturday 6 0 am Monday to 11 59 pm Saturday Signal Box
23. 46 Down Branch from Elton Crossing zd 3 Signal SH 47 and Down Main line 48 INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued Rules 37 and 38 Superseded by i A Driver must not pass a signal at Danger unless a subsidiary aspect is exhibited or unless he is instructed by the Signalman Handsignalman acting on the Signalman s instructions Pilotman Rule 55 Modified _ In connection with the second paragraph of clause when train has been brought to a stand owing to a signal being at Danger the Fireman or Driver must after two minutes communicate with the Signalman by telephone and inform him at which signal the train is detained and give its description if it is necessary for the train to remain at the signal the Signalman must so advise the Fireman or Driver who must communicate with the Signalman at intervals of five minutes unless otherwise instructed Should the telephone fail the Fireman or Driver must proceed to the next nearest telephone as shown below unless it would be quicker for the person responsible to go to the controlling signal box n the circumstances mentioned in clause h i the Fireman or Driver must proceed to the next nearest available telephone whether applicable to the line on which the train is standing or not but in this case the person responsible must ensure that the Signalman understands the message is being given from a telephone other than t
24. 8 0 Freight Tender Ex L N E O 4 7 7F 2 8 0 Freight Tender Ex L N E O 4 8 TF 2 8 0 Freight Tender Ex L N E 22 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES continued NORTH EASTERN OPERATING AREA JUNE 1953 continued CLASSIFICATION AND TYPE OF ENGINES Ex L N E R continued Classification Code Motive Power Class Wheel Arrangement Type Q 6 6F 0 8 0 Freight Tender Ex N E 09 7 8F 0 8 0 Freight Tender Ex N E V I 3MT 22 6 2 Mixed Traffic Tank L N E V 2 7P 6F 2 62 Mixed Traffic Tender Ex L N E V 3 4MT 2 6 2 Mixed Traffic Tank Ex L N E OF 0 4 0 Sentinel Tank Ex L N E Y 3 OF 0 40 Sentinel Tank Ex L N E Y 4 OF 0 4 0 Dock Tank Ex G E 9 0 4 0 Freight Tank W D 8F 2 8 0 Freight Tender Ex M O S W D 9F 2 10 0 Freight Tender Ex M O S CLASSIFICATION AND TYPES OF ENGINES Ex L M R Classification Code Motive Power Class Wheel Arrangement Type STEAM Zu OF OF 0 4 0 Freight Tank Midland IB IP 0 4 4 Passenger Tank Midland 1B iF 0 6 0 Freight Tank Midland 2B 2P i 4 4 0 Passenger Tender Ex L M S Std and Midland 2D 2F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex Midland 2E 2F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex Cal 2H 2P 2 4 2 Passenger Tank Ex L amp Y Class 5 2 2 2 6 2 Mixed Traffic Tank Ex L M S Std 2K 2P 0 4 4 Passenger Tank Ex Cal 18 x 26 x5 9 21 2P 0 4 4 Passenger Tank Cal 181 x 26 x 5 9 2M 2P 0 4 4 Pa
25. B R Maybach Voith D 1000 D 1073 27 1 3300 D 9000 D 9021 33 3 WORKING OF FREIGHT TRAINS DOWN STEEP FALLING GRADIENTS Dated October 1955 From To Description of Train Proportion of Brakes to be fastened down PAGE 4 INSERT 3 Leamington Newburn Trains of 32xx double brake for every 4 wagons loaded wagons worked by Class Q7 Engines PAGE 9 Item 35 Hesleden Bank Head Hart AMEND reference to Deaf Hill Colliery Up Advance Signal to r ead Wingate Station Up Home Signal G 1 283 AMEND Item 37 Naworth to Carlisle to read Description of Train Proportion of Brakes to be fastened down Classes F H J and K it is not necessary to fasten down wagon brakes but the speed of Classes F H J and K trains must be restricted to 20 m p h from 481 miles at Naworth to 581 miles at Durran Hill PAGE 10 item 37 Naworth to Carlisle continued DELETE first paragraph relating to trains of XX wagons G 1 283 DELETE from end of remaining paragraph the words as shown for trains in the opposite direction From To Description of Train Proportion of Brakes to be fastened down INSERT 38 Southwick Branch Austin and Pick Loaded trains 4 double brakes for every 5 Wagons ersgill Sidings Loaded wagons should not exceed equal to 20 ordinary wagons at one movement PAGE INSERT NEW ENTRY 48A Bradley Consett South South coal trains consist double b
26. Goods Siding Not to go beyond Trap points at B R limit of maintenance Add Q6 locomotives prohibited from working into New Bridge Street Mineral Yard As shown Route Page Availa f Section of 6 bility Additional Classes Permitted Group 22 281 282 Delete Entries 284 22 283 Messrs Vickers Armstrong Old Elswick Works and Brass 2 Add BR 2 MT 2 6 0 Foundry 22 287 Argyle Street Junction to Quayside Goods 6 3 Add DES 350 h p 22 288 Manors North to Argyle Street Add DES 350 h p Amend 290 Riverside Junction oe to Percy Main Junction 23 Wallsend Shipyar BT 4 127 139 b Thermal Syndicate Sidings 4 5 23 291 Manors North to Morpeth via Backworth 9 23 299 Percy Main North to Tyne Commission Quay 3 Add 4 MT 2 6 0 LMR design 350 HP Diesel 0 6 0 3 Add 4 MT 2 6 0 LMR design 350 HP Diesel 0 6 0 2 Add BR 2 2 6 0 23 300 Percy Main North Junction to Percy Main Junction 24 307 South Blyth Staiths I As shown Add Q6 locomotives prohibited from working into Cambois Colliery BR 3MT amp BR 4MT 2 6 0 not to exceed 5 m p h over sharp curves Group 5 locomotives permitted except LMR 4 2 6 4 BR 4 MTT 2 6 4 LMR 5 MT 4 6 0 Standard J21 locomotives may work on the Tweedmouth Dock Branch only as far as it is necessary
27. Hill Junction to Hopetown Junction If on Up Main Down Main ete 4 DELETE Whitby Station If on No 3 Platform line etc 53 BRITISH RAILWAYS GENERAL APPENDIX IT IS PROPOSED THAT A SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL APPENDIX WILL BE ISSUED ON JUNE Ist 1962 AND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SUPPLEMENT PAGE TRAVELLING PASSENGER AND FREIGHT BRAKE VANS RULES 9 AND 130 AMEND Third paragraph to read Except as shown below and on pages 116 and 117 no member of the Public will be permitted to ride in a brake van unless in possession of an authority signed by the appropriate Operating Officer and a travel ticket appropriate to the journey INSERT HEAD TAIL AND SIDE LAMPS RULE 119 Where diesel and electric multiple unit trains and main line diesel and electric locomotives are fitted with classification route and or destination indicators these must be illuminated when working through tunnels GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR WORKING THE STANDARD AUTOMATIC VACUUM BRAKE PAGE 5 AMEND Second paragraph of clause 3 b to read If there are vehicles behind the rear brake van the brake must be tested from the rearmost vehicle by easing the rear hosepipe off the dummy coupling If an inrush of air is heard it denotes the hosepipes are properly coupled through to the locomotive The Guard will be responsible for carrying out this duty or seeing that it is done PAGE 12 ADD as NOTE iii at
28. INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued Rule 194 Clause c Will not apply Rules 197 and 200 Superseded by Clause a The following signals must be kept at Danger and the arrangements which must be made to enable trains to be worked past these signals are detailed below The signal immediately controlling the entrance to the single line for trains travelling in the right direction signal No 8 on the diagram on page 206 of the Rule Book must be kept at Danger A Handsignalman must be stationed at the signal He must keep one detonator on the rail and exhibit a hand Danger signal to stop each approaching train until instructed by the Pilo man to permit the train to pass the signal at Danger or by the Signalman when necessary in connection with clause b of Rule 192 Where however the signal is a considerable distance from a crossover road operated from a ground frame and telephone communication is not available between the signal and the ground frame the Handsignalman must be stationed at a point 200 yards from the crossover road He must keep one detonator on the rail and exhibit a hand Danger signal to stop each approaching train until he is instructed to allow the train to proceed as shown in the preceding paragraph In these circumstances Drivers may pass the signal at Danger and proceed cautiously towards the Handsignalman ahead on the authority of the Signalman at the main signal box
29. It has been decided that the whole of the London Midland Region six wheeled covered combination trucks within the range of painted numbers M35000 35473 must not work in passenger trains classes A and Arrangements are in hand for these vehicles to be stencilled Not to Work in Passenger Trains but until this has been done there will not be any indication on the vehicles that they are in any way restricted CRS 337 HANDLING OF FISH TRAFFIC The White Fish Authority have laid down a code of principles for the handling of Fish traffic The following is an extract from the code relating to transit and these instructions should be observed as far as possibly by all concerned j During all stages of transit boxes containing fish should be handled carefully and carried in flat position b Boxes should not be dropped or up ended c Fish containers should at all times be protected from direct sunlight d Delays in transport should be avoided All vehicles used for the transport of fish should be covered DAMAGE TO LUGGAGE AND PARCELS TRAFFIC BY FISH BRINE USE OF SAWDUST Cases have been noted where the floors of vans of mixed parcels and fish traffic have been very wet with fish water All concerned should ensure that in such cases a liberal supply of sawdust is used to minimise the possibility of the fish water damaging other traffic loaded n the same van P 3 3883 WINDSCREENS ON
30. JUNCTION VIA SALOP INDEPENDENT LINES Structure No LL 157 103 SORTING SIDINGS NORTH AND SALOP GOODS JUNCTION VIA FAST AND Structure No LL 157 24 SLOW INDEPENDENT LINES Structure No LL 157 103 SORTINGS SIDINGS NORTH AND GRESTY LANE No VIA GOODS LINES Structure No LL 157 24 OVER AND WHARTON BRANCH from Winsford Junction to Structure No GX 166 05 NORTHWICH BRANCH from Hartford Junction to Structure No HH 00 17 and 18 WARRINGTON LINE from Weaver Junction to Structure No G 176 03 and G 176 04 FRODSHAM BRANCH from Halton Junction to Structure No HF 00 11 1 FOLLY LANE BRANCH from Runcorn to Structure No LX 00 70 WIDNES BRANCH Fast Lines to Structure Nos 05 182 01 and 02 i WIDNES BRANCH Slow Lines to Structure No L 182 21 CIRCULAR GOODS AND WATERLOO LINES from Wavertree Junction to Roof Attachment Anchor Structure Waterloo Tunnel Mouth DOWNHILL CARRIAGE SIDINGS to Structure No 3 MANCHESTER LINE from Edge Hill to Structure No LM02 34 35 36 and 37 GRID IRON GOODS LINES to Structure EG00 49 WAPPING GOODS LINES to Structures No L 92 33 and 37 EDGE HILL GOODS LINES Olive Mount Junction to Exhibition Junction to Structure No WW SPEKE JUNCTION AND GARSTON DAM BRIDGE SIDINGS Structure No 56 187 59 Including Speke Area GOODS ARRIVAL LOOP to Structure No LX 187 17 Nos TO 6 RECEPTION SIDINGS AND Nos AND 2 DEPARTURE ROADS to Structure No 56 187 21 Including Garston Area No
31. Motorman requiring the services of a Fitter to rectify a minor fault which does not affect mobility or becoming aware of a defect which requires early attention must report the matter at the first stopping point Signalmen or Station Staff must immediately telephone such messages to Traffic Control who must then transmit this information to the nearest Electric Locomotive Depot Any defect which may necessitate an electric locomotive being taken out of service must however be reported at the first signal box or station 40 INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD WATH ELECTRIFIELD LINES BOOKLET OF WORKING INSTRUCTIONS 1954 continued Where owing to a failure which affects mobility a Motorman requires assistance a line side electrification telephone should be used if it is nearer than the electrification telephone situated at the nearest signal box or station and in such Siete the Motorman must request to be connected with both Traffic Control and Reddish Electric Locomotive epot The Motorman must give full particulars of the defect including details of the degree of mobility to the Traffic Control and to the Foreman at Reddish Electric Locomotive Depot The latter will from the description of the fault give suitable advice to help the Motorrnan to rectify the fault himself and the Traffic Controller must take note of this conversation and if it is possible for the locomoti
32. Stations are reminded that these labels are not to be removed from the tanks by Railway Staff In the event of a tank car being stopped by the Operating Department owing to doubt as to the correct destination e g where the two labels on a vehicle bear contradictory directions the circumstances will be reported to the Goods Agent at the place where the vehicle is stopped and the latter should immediately get in touch by telegram or telephone with sending and or destination points in order to establish the correct labelling G 3 4327 FREIGHT BRAKE VANS The following types of brake vans are being stencilled Not in Common Use 1 Brakes with a tare weight of less than 20 tons 2 Brakes not fitted with side lookouts These brakes should normally be confined to working trains within the Region to which they belong If foreign brakes of this description are received in the North Eastern Region they should be worked home as quickly as possible Particulars of brakes which cannot be returned home in this way must be reported to Control With the exception of a small number which are lettered for specific services all other brake vans may be used for working trains in any direction G 1 42 XTRAINMEN WORKING PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TRAINS INTO YORK All locomotivemen from ther depots who work trains into York Station or Yards and are relieved on arrival or who travel as passengers to York for return working must report to
33. TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 80 yards on side of No CS 00 23 Gresty Lane No Signal Box including all lines and sidings equipped with overhead line equipment between the above limits X WEAVER JUNCTION and EDGE HILL WEAVER JUNCTION FROM STRUCTURE AT Weaver Junction No G 174 10 AND XEDGE HILL TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 120 yards on Crewe side No L 191 68 of Down Fast Signal No EH 49 Including FRODSHAM BRANCH AT HALTON TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 480 yards on the Frodsham JUNCTION No 00 11 side of Halton Junction Signal Box FOLLY LANE BRANCH AT TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 420 yards on West side of RUNCORN No LX 00 70 Folly Lane Shunters Amenity Block Widnes Branch fast lines FROM STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 340 yards on Liverpool side Nos DS 182 01 and 02 of Down Fast Signal No WS 4 Widnes Branch slow lines FROM STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 110 yards on Liverpool side No L 182 21 of Down Slow Signal No DNI IO CREWE NORTH JUNCTION and MANCHESTER LONDON ROAD CREWE NORTH JUNCTION FROM STRUCTURE AT Crewe North Junction signal box No G 158 111 AND MANCHESTER LONDON ROAD TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 370 yards North of London No M 188 96 Road signal box Including LAWTON JUNCTION TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 50 yards North of Elton BRANCH No 15 06 10 Crossing signal box NORTHWICH BRANCH TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 300 yards North of Bridge No SN 00 25 No 2 MACCLESFIELD BRANCH TO STRUCTURE APPROXI
34. above lengths are calculated as under 57 ft bogie vehicles are counted 60 ft overall 65 ft dining cars are counted 68 ft overall Locomotive and tender are counted 58 ft overall 52 LOADS OF PASSENGER TRAINS eontinued L M R Booklet dated Ist November 1954 continued 00 Normal Maximum Special conditions Station or Line To or From load or under which load Additional or other equivalent may be exceeded restrictions bogie vehicles PAGE 14 ADD Kingswear Paignton To or from 0 On authority of Applies on Saturdays only during the period Torquay Line Traffic of the Summer Time Table Additional Officer Opera vehicles for Newton Abbot must not be ting attached to a train for destinations on the Kingswear Branch without special au thority Liverpool Lime St is To 3 As shown in Inwards trains must not convey more than i Marshalling equal to 4j passenger carrying vehicles in Circular front of the leading brake vehicle and all trains conveying 5 or more vehicles must be made up with two brake vehicles PAGE 15 AMEND Manchester London Road entry to 4 Manchester Piccadilly To 104 Inwards excursion trains must have a brake vehicle next to engine t Applies to East Lines pllatforms t o 4 only PAGE 16 Restrictions in the Loads of Passenger and other Coaching Stock Trains over Certain Sections of Line DELETE Walton Waketield
35. box 4 When the signal referred to in 3 above is less than 220 yards from the crossover road the signal next in rear of it must also be kept at Danger and Drivers may pass this signal and proceed cautiously to the signal controlling the entrance to the obstructed line when autnorised by the Signalman Note In connection with paragraphs 2 and 4 above before authorising a Driver to proceed the Signalman must advise him that Single Line Working is in operation ahead and that he may proceed only as far as the next signal ahead Clause b All signals applying to the obstructed line between the two crossover roads must be placed and maintained in the Danger position and will not apply to trains when running in the wrong direction over the single line Clause c Where the signal applying to trains running in the right direction over the single line and protecting the crossover road where trains are crossed from the obstructed line to the single line cannot be worked signal No 1 on the diagram on page 206 of the Rule Book a Handsignalman must be stationed there He must keep one detonator on the rail and exhibit a hand Danger signal to stop each train approaching on the single line in the right direction until instructed by the Signalman in charge of the ground frame to permit the train to pass the signal at Danger Where however the signal is a considerable distance from a crossover road operated from a ground frame and telephon
36. by the wind Sheet strings must not be allowed to hang loosely O OUDD UM MMM amp 4a ALJIDK H LIVILAL HE MM E MODIFICATION OF STANDARD RULES APPLICABLE TO THE UNDERMENTIONED SECTIONS OF LINE WHERE MULTIPLE ASPECT COLOUR LIGHT SIGNALLING WITH CONTINUOUS TRACK CIRCUITING IS PROVIDED Sections of Line concerned Between Manchester London Road and Heaton Norris Junction Between Slade Lane Junction and Wilmslow Station via Styal Between Cheadle Hulme Station and Sydney Bridge Junction Between Wavertree Junction and Woodside Siding exclusive General The definition of Station Limits as shown on page 61 of the B R General Appendix will not be applicable at signal boxes on these sections of line The area encompassed by the following points may be treated as Station Limits at the locations shown Line Between Sandbach Down Slow and Up and Down Goods Ps Signal SH 5 and Up and Down Middlewich Branch line Up and Down Platform and Up Slow 7 Up and Down Middlewich Branch and Signal 4 Down Fast js i s Signals SH 52 and 5 16 Up Fast 54 55 T js ja Signals SH I7 and SH 55 Up and Down Middlewich Branch P Down Main line and Signal SH 24 Up Middlewich Branch kx eft Signal SH 25 and Up Main line Up Branch to Elton Crossing ia s Up Main line and Signal SH
37. deliver the Wrong Line Order Form to the Driver of the assisting engine and accompany it to the disabled train When proceeding forward the Driver Fireman or Guard must protect the disabled train as shown in the third paragraph of Rule 183 clause g and in addition must place one detonator on the line at the signal ahead Clause 3 of the Instructions headed Station Limits in the B R General Appendix will apply except that in the foregoing circumstances a the Signalman s permission to return in the wrong direction will extend to the signal next ahead of where the train or portion of a train is standing b should it be necessary to make a wrong line movement between two signals controlled from different signal boxes the Signalman in advance must not authorise the movement until he has reached a clear understanding with the Signalman in rear Before giving authority for a wrong line movement to be made the Signalman must advise the Driver of any catch points spring or unworked trailing points in the line concerned Rules 189 208 These rules must be observed so far as they can be applied together with the following additions and modifications General Where for the purpose of single line working crossover roads operated by ground frame are used the man appointed to take charge of the working at each ground frame must for the purpose of these Rules be regarded as a Signalman and the ground frame as a signal box 49
38. end of clause 16 iii Ex L N E R gangwayed vehicles are fitted with passenger communication discs which are out of reach for re setting purposes These discs can be reset from a small trap door let into the ceiling of the end gangway or from a small box at ceiling height in the lobby end depending on the type of vehicle No attempt must be made to reset the discs on these vehicles from outside PAGE Additional Instructions with respect to Continuous Brakes AMEND fifth item in first table to read Coaching vehicles 8 12 as 2 vehicles PAGE 39 WORKING MULTIPLE UNIT MECHANICAL DIESEL TRAINS ADD new clause 7A LOUDAPHONE COMMUNICATION 7 Loudaphone apparatus is means by which the Driver and Guard speak each other exchange bell signals but it does not in any way relieve staff from their obligation to carry out the relevant Rules and Regulations A bell which is actuated by the depression of the Cali button on the loudaphone is provided in both the Guard s and Driver s compartments and the bell communication must always be used for the exchange of signals in accordance with the standard code shown above Standard bell codes will be used for all normal movements but the Driver if requiring to speak to the Guard or the Guard if requiring to speak to the Driver must send on the call button the code 3 pause 3 Guard required to speak to Driv
39. find that his train is being retarded by the brake blocks not being off he must stop under fixed signal protection if practicable and properly release the brakes g When changing ends the Driver must close the brake valve isolating cock and then make an emergency application of the brakes when the train is at rest before putting his brake handle to the release position h The Driver must ascertain that the brake hose couplings are connected and the cocks in the brake pipes are in the correct position throughout the train i Before leaving the stabling point ii When another set of coaches has been detached or attached i Drivers will be responsible for working the hand brakes in their compartments 69 a When a train has been standing at a terminal station more than 10 minutes the Guard must see that the oroper train pipe pressure is registered on the gauge in the Guard s compartment before giving the signal to start b Before leaving a stabling point or when a vehicle or vehicles are attached a test must be made by operating the brake valve in the rear vehicle on the train and reducing the pressure in the gauge by 20 Ib which will apply the brakes The pressure in the gauge will on closing the brake valve isolating cock begin to rise and the signal to start must not be given until the gauge shows 65 Ib The Guard must enter the rear driving cab for the purpose of making the test which must be made after the Driver has co
40. instructions Grimethorpe Barnborough Box ciosed Castleford Cutsyke Cutsyke Junction 5 45 am to 10 30 pm or until last train clears Monday to Friday Saturday 5 45 am to 9 45 pm or until last train clears 64 Pontefract Monkhill Prince of Wales Sidings Monday to Saturday 5 45 am to 10 45 pm 65 Neville Hill West Continuously Castleford Station Monday to Saturday 6 0 a m to 9 6 p m or cessation of Branch traffic Old Station Monday to Saturday 5 10 a m to 7 0 p m or cessation of traffic Wheldale Monday to Friday 8 0 a m to 3 30 p m or cessation of traffic Saturday 8 10 a m to 30 a m Fryston North Monday to Friday 7 0 a m to 2 40 p m or cessation of traffic Saturday 7 0 a m to 10 40 a m 66 Holbeck Armley Monday to Saturday 6 15 am to 1 5 pm Headingley Cardigan Road As required Ledston Station iy Monday to Saturday 5 10 a m to 7 0 p m or cessation of traffic Allerton Main Monday to Saturday 4 50 a m to 6 40 p m or cessation of traffic Arthington North Monday to Saturday 10 15 a m to 5 5 p m or cessation of Branch traffic Sunday as required for traffic to and from Otley 67 62 HOURS OF OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES N E REGION continued Booklet dated 26th August 1961 until further notice continued AMENDED HOURS OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES WINTER W T T continued Amended hours etc 7 40 am to 3 10 pm Monday to Friday 7 40 am to 11 10 am Saturday 7 30 am to
41. occurred en route this is to be reported Pigeons cannot home the dark and must not therefore be liberated at a time when it would be impossible for them to reach their lofts during daylight the same day Where practicable Station Masters are to select one or more members of the staff to attend regularly to theliberation of birds site adjacent to the Station clear of buildings telegraph wires moving or standing vehicles must be seiected and all the birds released from this spot They must not be released at the edge of covered platforms or allowed to fly into the narrow space between the verandahs Failure to act in accordance with these instructions may result in valuable birds being maimed or killed Birds going in opposite directions must not be liberated within several minutes of each other as large numbers are diverted from their course by this practice and in the case of young untrained birds many are lost through clashing with birds flying on a different course If weather is unfavourable for flying birds are not to be liberated but held until the following morning if necessary and an advice sent by telephone or telegraph to the sending stations who must in turn advise senders Cases have been reported where birds have been liberated at stations other than those indicated on the address labels and of baskets addressed to private liberators being liberated by railway staff Care is to be exercised to see that suc
42. or Highams Park E R 150 shown E 6 Beckton District Liverpool Street E R 50 Should be 6 Beckton Gas Works Liverpool Street E R 150 Shown E 16 Silvertown Bow L M R l Should be E 16 Victoria Docks and Bow L M R E North Woolwich Shown E 18 South Woodford Woodford E R Should be E 18 Woodford and Woodford E R 150 South Woodford Shown S E 6 Catford Catford S R S R Should be 46 Catford Catford Bridge S R S R Shown S E 9 Eltham Eltham S R S R Should be Eltham Eltham Wellhall or New Eltham af S R S R Shown S E IO Greenwich Maze Hill S R S R Should be 0 0 Greenwich Maze Hill or Greenwich S R S R Shown 5 19 Norwood Crystal Palace S R S R Should be 9 Norwood Crystal Palace S R S R Shown 5 20 Anerley Crystal Palace E R E R Should be S E 20 Anerley Crystal Palace SR S R Add Anerley Penge Penge East SR S R Shown S E 22 East Dulwich East Dulwich S R S R Should be 2 East Dulwich East Dulwich S R S R Page 62 Shown S E 27 West Norwood West Norwood S R S R Should be sSs E 27 West Norwood West Norwood or Tulse Hill S R S R Shown S E 4 Clapham Clapham Junction S R S R Should be 4 Clapham Clapham Junction or Waterloo S R SR Shown 5 17 Tooting Tooting Junction S R S R Should be S W I7 Tooting Tooting S R S R Shown W 18 Wandsworth Wimbledon S R S W Should be S W I8 Wandsworth Wimbledon or Clapham Junction S R S
43. pm Monday to Friday 7 0 am to 11 0 am Saturday AMEND opening time Monday to Saturday to read 4 45 a m SUMMER W T T AMEND Sunday times to read 8 30 a m to 2 20 p m and 5 45 p m to 0 0 p m or finish AMEND closing time Monday to Saturday to read 10 40 p m AMEND distance to read 3 miles 532 yards 6 0 am Monday to 6 0 am or cessation of traffic Sunday Monday to Saturday 4 35 am to 8 25 pm or finish As required Sunday AMEND opening time Monday to Saturday to read 6 0 a m AMEND entry to read 5 10 a m Monday to cessation of traffic Sunday 6 0 am Monday to cessation of traffic Sunday 6 0 am Monday to cessation of traffic Sunday AMEND line heading to read Hessle Road and Springhead See page 51 See page 45 Amend distance between signal boxes to read 1711 yards AMEND opening time on Monday mornings to read 12 1 a m 5 15 am Monday to 5 15 am or finish Sunday 5 15 am Monday to 5 15 am or finish Sunday 5 0 am Monday to 5 0 am or finish Sunday 5 0 am Monday to 5 0 am or finish Sunday 5 0 am Monday to 5 0 am or finish Sunday Box closed Box closed Monday to Saturday 6 20 a m to passing of 10 5 p m Bradford Leeds Diesel Weekdays 5 0 arn Monday to 5 50 am Sunday Sunday 7 45 am to 11 15 pm or clearance of last diesel or L E to Shed Monday to Saturday 4 20 a m to 10 0 p m Monday to Saturday 5 15 a m to 9 45 p m 5 50 a m Monday to 12
44. signal box No LL 157 103 AND CREWE NORTH JUNCTION TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 160 yards South of Crewe No G 158 96 North Junction signal box CREWE GOODS LINE DOWN and UP MANCHESTER INDEPENDENTS SALOP GOODS JUNCTION FROM STRUCTURE At Salop Goods Junction Signal Box No LL 157 103 AND SYDNEY BRIDGE JUNCTION TO STRUCTURE AT Sydney Bridge Junction No GM 158 72 ADDITIONAL SECTIONS CREWE GOODS LINES DOWN AND UP LIVERPOOL INDEPENDENTS SALOP GOODS JUNCTION FROM STRUCTURE AT Salop Goods Junction Signal Box No LL 157 103 AND CREWE COAL YARD TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 270 yards South of Crewe No G 158 158 Coal Yard Signal Box 44 INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued EUSTON MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL ELECTRIFICATION continued CREWE MANCHESTER LONDON ROAD continued DOWN AND UP SALOP INDEPENDENTS GRESTY LANE No FROM STRUCTURE AT Gresty Lane Signal Box No CS 00 19 AND SALOP GOODS JUNCTION TO STRUCTURE AT Salop Goods Junction Signal Box No LL 157 103 DOWN AND UP FAST AND SLOW INDEPENDENTS SORTING SIDINGS NORTH FROM STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 120 yards North of Sorting No LL 157 24 Sidings North Signal Box AND SALOP GOODS JUNCTION TO STRUCTURE AT Salop Goods Junction Signal Box No LL 157 103 DOWN AND UP GOODS SORTING SIDINGS NORTH FROM STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 120 yards North of Sorting No LL 157 24 Sidings North Signal Box AND GRESTY LANE No
45. taper boiler taper boiler 2 6 0 2F Freight Tender L M S Standard 2 Mixed Traffic Tender ex L M S Standard 2 6 2 2P Passenger Tank L M S Standard 2 Mixed Traffic Tank ex L M S Standard Speed limits restrictions 6 other i instructions applicable to any one of these locomotives and published the Appendices under the former designations automatically continue in force and must therefore be accepted as pene applicable to the individual types concerned under their revised designations The following B R Standard comode Mixed Traffic p M MM SSS E SS ggg ES Power Class Wheel arrangement Type TENDER 7P 6F 4 6 2 70 000 6P 5F 4 6 2 72 000 5 4 6 0 73 000 4 4 6 0 75 000 4 2 6 0 76 000 3 2 6 0 77 000 2 2 6 0 NE 78 000 TANK 4 2 6 4 80 000 3 2 6 2 82 000 2 2 6 2 84 000 ICO COI The classification of Diesel lo comotivesis as under P 6F ICO COI Ex S R Diesel Electric No 10203 5 Ex S R Diesel Electric Nos 10201 and f CO CO 10202 5 Ex L M S Diesel Electric Nos 10000 and 4 8 4 10001 6PJ5F BO BO 13 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued EASTERN AND LONDON MIDLAND REGIONS MANCHESTER AND SHEFFIELD Until further notice Passenger trains conveying four wheeled vehicles of less than 15 feet wheelbase in any position on the train must not exceed 40
46. travel over lines Nos 500 and 501 and then via the new temporary crossover to line No 505 5 lt MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued SCOTSWOOD BRIDGE AND CONSETT NORTH VIA LINTZ GREEN The line between Rowlands Gill and Blackhill has been temporarily closed to traffic and from Consett North to Black hill is now worked under the One Engine in Steam arrangements the staff for the section being kept in the custody of the Signalman at Consett North Signal Box Drivers returning on the Single line from Blackhill to Consett North must understand that the line is clear to the Branch Home signal only At Blackhill the points to and from the Single line will be set and clamped for the direction of the Goods Yard except when passenger trains are run in accordance with the instructions below Ail signals at Blackhill will be temporarily crossed out of use A passenger train may be run from Consett North to Blackhill under the following specia arrangements The working will be supervised by a Traffic Inspector points leading to the Goods Yard passenger station Blackhill must set and clamped for Down Passenger Platform and the train be hand signalled at Blackhill After the cessation of the passenger traffic the Traffic Inspector must ensure that the points at Blackhill are re set for the Goods Yard and spiked and clamped in that position BETWEEN WINGATE STATION AND TRIMDON GRANGE SIGNAL BOXES The Down l
47. 0 midnight Saturday Monday to Friday 7 30 a m to 7 0 p m Saturday 7 30 a m to 3 0 p m I 5 45 am to 9 55 pm or until last train clears Monday to Saturday 5 45 am to 9 35 pm or until last train clears Monday to Saturday 5 50 am to 8 30 pm Monday to Saturday Signal Box Knaresborough Goods North Howden Station Staddlethorpe East e Beverley Cherry Tree North Hutton Cranswick Station Hessie Hessle East Cottingham South Hull Sculcoates Springbank North Hull Holderness Drain South Graving Dock Neptune Street Springhead Albert Dock Hessle Road Springbank South Dairycoates West T Whitely Bridge Sudforth Lane Station Hensall Station Snaith West Rawcliffe Station Royston amp Notton Wintersett amp Ryhill Royston amp Notton Notton amp Royston Stanningley Station Bradford Exchange Mill Lane Junction Ossett East Batley East Laisterdyke Cutlers Junction Stanley Charlesworths Stanley Station Methley Lofthouse East Page No 42 44 45 DELETE INSERT 5 53 54 54 55 56 6l HOURS OF OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES N E REGION continued Booklet dated 26th August 1961 until further notice continued AMENDED HOURS OF OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES WINTER W T T continued Collingham Bridge Station As required Wetherby South 3 55 a m Monday to 11 50 p m Saturday Spofforth Station 4 0 a m
48. 1 Springhead yk44 Low Moor 113 61 Stacksteads 44 Ludgershall SW 6l Staley and Millbrook k44 Lydrate 23 New Entry yk44 Maghull 23 61 Stalybridge T 45 Manod I5X X61 Stanley Lancs X45 Marsh Lane Lancs 7 23 6 Stanley for Tue Brook 46 Mersy Road 23 X62 Strand Road Lancs x46 Micklehurst New Entry 35 62 Streetly 46 Middleton Lancs sa 35 62 Stretton to be Stretton X46 Middleton Junction 35 for Ashover X46 Millbrook Ches 35 63 Sutton on Sea New Entry 63 Stubbins Monton Green I9T 63 Summerseat 4 Moorside amp ARRE 9 X63 Sutton Oak 47 Moss Bank 23 63 Swinton Lancs X Mossley Lancs 35 yk63 Tanhouse 6 X47 Mossley Hill for A 23 64 Theddlethorpe 47 Mottram Ches 142 64 Thurston New Entry 64 Thatto Heath 48 Mumby Road 121 65 Trawsfynydd k48 Nethy Bridge 75 X65 Tottington ves 48 Newchurch Lancs 31 k65 Town Green and A 49 North Eimham 172 172 169 66 Tue Brook 5 49 New Mills Derby 144 X66 6 yk49 Newton Ches 35 X66 Valehouse X49 Northenden for Wythen k67 Walton and Anfield shawe 18 X67 Walton Junction 50 North 6 5 52 17 52 54667 Warbreak 50 Notton amp 0 139 44 461 39 68 Welnetham m p x50 OLDHAM ee ST 35 68 Wembley Park 25 aX 2 ki Old Roan 23 k68 Waterfoot X5
49. 204 Hudswell Clarke Gardner 0 6 0 D 2500 D 2519 2 14 204 Hunslet Gardner 0 6 0 3 ft 9 ins wheel D 2574 D 2618 2 15 204 Hunslet Gardner 0 6 0 3 ft 4 ins wheel D 2550 D 2573 2 15A 225 N B L M A N 0 4 0 D 2708 D 2780 24 330 N B L M A N 0 4 0 D 2900 D 2913 3 4 350 B R E E 0 6 0 D 3000 D 3116 0 3127 6 D 3167 D 3438 D 3454 D 3472 3 D 3503 D 3611 D 3652 D 3664 D 3672 D 3718 D 3772 D 4048 4350 B R Crossley 0 6 0 D 3117 D 3126 3 11 X350 B R Blackstone G E C 0 6 0 D 3137 D 3151 0 3439 0 3453 D 3473 D 3502 D 3612 D 3651 D 4049 D 4094 4350 B R Blackstone B T H 0 6 0 D 3152 D 3166 350 0 6 0 Maximum Speed 27 m p h D 3665 D 3671 3 D 3719 D 3721 X350 B R E E 0 6 0 4 ft 04 ins wheel 12033 12138 350 L M S E E 0 6 0 4 ft 3 ins wheel 12003 12032 3 8 350 L M S E E 0 6 0 4 ft 04 ins wheel 12000 12001 3 8A 350 L N E E E 0 6 0 15000 15003 3 10 350 G W E E 0 6 0 4 ft OF ins wheel 1510186 3 350 0 6 0 4 ft ins wheel 15100 3 350 S R E E 0 6 0 15211 15236 3 9 350 S R E E 0 6 0 Maximum Speed 45 m p h 15201 15203 3 9A 360 Brush Petter 0 6 0 15004 3 2 800 B T H Paxman D 8200 D 8243 8 5 800 N B L Paxman D 8400 D 8409 8 4 1000 N B L M A N G E C D 6100 D 6109 10 4 1000 N B L M A N Voith D 6300 D 6305 10 4A 1000 E E E E j D 8000 D 8127 10 3 1100 E
50. 5 pi SN Leasingthorne 15 184 North Shore Junction Stockton to end of North Shore Branch Add 1 27 139 Q6 p4 i 15 185 Stockton North Shore to Haverton Hill s T 7 Add V2 subject to speed limit of Prohibited North Shore Junction 20 m p h but must not use curve Haverton Hill South Up between Belases Lane and Haverton gt and Down Hill South I l 194 West Hartlepool Docks to Connecting Lines to Dock Area 8 Ciass 8 WD 2 8 0 prohibited from working Greenland Area 17 200 Redmarshalt East Ryhope Grange E Es Add South Hetton Colliery WD 127 and Q6 Speed Restriction 5 m p h on curve from Up Main at South Hetton Signal Box to point 220 yards in sidings applies in both directions All other types _ hibited 17 207 Murton Junction to Durham Elvet Station Amend to read Murton Junction to Sherburn Colliery North T 7 214 Amend Broomside Junction to read North Hetton bi pa l 18 217 Finchale Sidings Frankland 5 Add J39 sak d 7 _ As shown 18 227 North Dock Junction to end of BR North Dock ei 5 Delete entries se Locomotives in Group 6 may work up to but not over Bridge No at 1100 yards from North Dock J nction 228 Monkwearmouth Goods Yard Granary Sidings Nos
51. 52 Stretford C2 44 Pontypool W3 52 Streetly 7X 44 Pleck 44 7 52 Studley amp A B 6 44 Plashetts 197 52 Sutton Coldfield 6 44 Plympton WIO 52 Sutton on Sea 121 44 Pontsearn for Vaynor W5 52 Sutton Park 6 45 Pudsey 27 52 Swan Village 7X 45 Princes Risborough 130T 53 Tallington 1 4 45 Raydon Wood 56 53 Swinton 46T 40 40 45 Purfleet 149 53 Tamerton Folist E WHO 45 Rainham Essex 149 53 Temple Sowerby 4 277 2IT 45 Rounds 59 53 Tewkesbury W25 45 Quainton Road 131 53 Theddlethorpe 122 45 Queensbury Yorks 37 53 Thorneyburn 197 45 Redb oe nea 53 Tarset 197 45 Radstock SD i 54 Thurston 160 45 Raglan W3 54 Torver 29X 45 Redditch 6 54 Thorpe Bay 149 45 Ranskill 108 4 54 Tilbury F 149 46 Rednall amp West Felton W1 54 Thrapston 4 46 Redmarshall 189 54 Tintern 46 Renishaw 139 54 Tidenham WI4 46 Rossington 109 54 Tonyrefail x 46 Rhymney W5 To read Tonyrefrail 20 AMENDMENTS TO NUMERICAL SORTING BOOKLET BR 25521 LONDON MIDLAND REGION SCOTTISH REGION WEST continued Forwarding tyowards 28 28 150 149 46T SD 181 WI 170 DESTINATION West Ham West Horndon Wentworth Welton Somerset N
52. ARSHALLING OF PASSENGER TRAINS INSERT after second paragraph See also Table O in the Sectional Appendices PAGE 89 Parcels Trains Livestock Specials Etc Conveying Passengers DELETE from last paragraph the words and have signed an indemnity freeing the Commission from all liability WORKING OF TRAINS CONVEYING PASSENGERS OVER GOODS LINES OR GOODS LOOPS PAGE 93 AMEND Clause D to read D Except during fog or falling snow all trains may be accepted under Block Regulation 5 at the signal box where the Goods line which has been converted to Absolute Block terminates provided the line is clear to the facing trap points and such points are in the run off position During fog or falling snow however freight trains may be accepted under Block Regulation 5 55 BRITISH RAILWAYS GENERAL APPENDIX continued PAGE 95 INSERT MINERAL AND OTHER TYPES OF WAGON OF l TONS CAPACITY AND ABOVE EQUIPPED WITH THE VACUUM BRAKE AND MANUAL LIGHT LOAD DEVICE These wagons are equipped with two vacuum brake cylinders only one of which must be allowed to operate while the wagons are empty Both cylinders must be fully operative whenever the wagons are loaded To permit of this small hand operated levers are fitted on each side of the wagons and the operation of either lever will also operate the lever on the other side of the wagon These levers are clearly marked Changeover Lever with two setting positions Emp
53. E Napier D 5900 D 5909 11 3 1100 N B L M A N G E C D 6110 D 6137 11 4 1100 N B L M A N G E C Continuous Speed Control D 6138 D 6157 11 4A 1100 N B L M A N Voith D 6306 D 6357 11 4 1160 B R Sulzer D 5000 D 5049 11 1 1160 B R C S Sulzer D 5300 D 5319 11 6 1160 B R Sulzer D 5050 D 5150 1160 B R C S Sulzer D 5320 D 5346 6 0 M V Crossley D 5700 D 5719 12 5 1250 B R Sulzer D 515I D 5175 12 1 1250 B R C W Sulzer D 5347 D 5415 12 6 1250 Brush Mirrlees D 5500 D 5519 12 2 1365 Brush Mirrlees D 5520 D 5544 l D 5546 D 5654 13 2 D 5671 D 5699 D 5800 D 5825 335 IDENTIFICATION OF DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES BY CODE continued rr M Description Loco Nos Code ZZ SSL UMEN x s 1550 B R C W Sulzer D 6500 D 6585 15 6 1550 B R C W Sulzer Hastings Line Gauge D 6586 D 6597 15 6A 1600 Brush Mirrlees D 5545 1 16 2 E D 5655 D 5670 f 1600 L M S E 10000 10001 16 8 1600 S R E E 10201 10202 16 9 1700 Beyer Peacock Maybach D 7000 D 7044 17 7 1750 EE EE D 6700 D 6778 7 3 2000 EEJEE D 200 D 399 20 3 2000 N B L A N Voith D 600 D 604 20 4 2000 S R E E 10203 20 9 2200 B R M aybach Mekydro D 800 D 832 1 2211 0 866 0 870 f 2200 N B L M A N Voith D 833 D 865 22 4 2300 B R Sulzer D I D 3 D 10 23 1 2500 B R Sulzer 11 0 199 25 1 l D 1500 D 1513 f y 2500 B R Sulzer D 2 25 1 A 2700
54. EN HECKMONDWIKE CEN AND RAVENSTHORPE Conveyance of gravel and sludge in lorries is taking place over Carr Lane Occupation Level Crossing situated between Heckmondwike Cen and Ravensthorpe Drivers of Up and Down trains must keep a sharp look out when approaching the crossing CROFTON EAST CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PERMANENT WAY DEPOT In connection with the above road vehicles and mechanical equipment will be using Crofton Old Station Occupation Level Crossing at frequent intervals between 7 30 am and 5 0 pm each day Drivers to sound whistles or horn when approach ing the crossing and to keep a sharp look out ykLEEDS CITY NORTH NORTH CARRIAGE SIDINGS Until further notice due to the renewal of Canal Bridge No I and lifting of the adjacent track No 2 Dead End at Leeds City Junction end of the Sidings has been shortened by 90 feet and temporary buffer stops erected XLEEDS CITY NORTH SOUTH CARRIAGE SIDINGS Until further notice due to the stabling of temporary office coaches the Far Road Back Side has been shortened by approximately 50 yards and a temporary stop block erected XMYTHOLMROYD WEST SIGNAL BOX Until further notice the Up Slow Shunt Spur situated approximately 300 yards on Hebden Bridge side of the Signal Box must not be used for traffic purposes and the relative No 17 trailing points must be regarded as catch points only XTHORNHILL MIDLAND JUNCTION Trap points will be installed at the following points
55. GANGWAY STOCK Claims continue to arise in respect of damage by grease to passengers clothing as a result of the absence of wind screens in gangways and the attention of all concerned is again directed to the need for seeing that the protective wind screens provided in gangway stock are made use of to exclude draughts and to ensure that passengers passing from one coach to another do not come into contact with the gangway plates It is the duty of the shunting staff to see that these windscreens are placed in position when gangway stock is coupled up and that the windscreens are unfastened before gangwayed vehicles are uncoupled Guards working gangwayed trains must satisfy themselves that windscreens are in the correct position and must fasten any which may be found not properly coupled up The new B R standard type of windscreen is permanently fixed to its vehicles and is connected by means of a hook which fastens into a staple provided on the body end of the adjacent vehicle MN Before vehicles are separated in the course of shunting movements the windscreen should be removed from the adjacent vehicle by unhooking from the staple It should then be folded and hooked back out of the way so that the facing surface does not become dirty and greasy by contact with the vestibule face plates of an uncoupled vehicle The windscreen equipment is provided with safety release sockets to guard against damage in the event of a vehicle being inadverten
56. General Note It is understood that at certain stations where Railway staff are required to handle packages containing radio active substances some anxiety has been felt that these duties might have undesirable effects upon the health of the staff There may also be some concern by guards travelling with such packages In drawing up regulations for the transport of radio active substances by rail the Railway Executive had the advice of its Research Department and of independent scientific experts The regulations are stringent and the staff can have full confidence that the method of packing and transporting these materials is such that full protection is provided no member of the Railway staff should suffer any harmful effects as a result of carrying out his normal duties in the presence of these consignments P 3 3141 CONVEYANCE OF HOMING PIGEONS The attention of the staff is drawn to the following instructions which must be carefully noted by all concerned Transit Every care must be exercised in loading and unloading baskets on and off platform trucks or into and out of vans and other packages are not to be placed on top the baskets must not be thrown down as this may injure the birds by concussion Barrows which cause the baskets to be tilted must not be used Birds must be despatched by the trains specified on the labels if no train is shown by the first available service To facilitate transit they are to be forwarded whene
57. Guards should ensure that the doors are kept locked during journeys P 3 3493 DAMAGE TO MOTOR CYCLES AND MOTOR SCOOTERS DURING RAIL TRANSIT MOTOR CYCLES Despite the attention already drawn to the correct method of handling and loading of Motor Cycles strong complaints continue to be received from senders regarding damage due to mishandling It is essential that the detailed instructions set out below are strictly observed a In loading the front wheel must be placed on the van floor one loader to hold handlebars and another to lift rear wheel into van b Motor cycles must be loaded across train vans and not end on with the running direction of the trains c When more than one machine is placed in a van they must be loaded front to rear alternatively d The machines must NOT be placed on their stands when loaded in the train vans as the oscillation is likely to cause them to fall e When unloading the rear wheel must be lowered on to the platform by one loader another loader holding the handlebars and lowering the front wheel f MOTOR CYCLES UNLOADED FROM TRAIN VANS ON TO PLATFORMS MUST NOT BE PLACED AGAINST WALLS OR STANCHIONS BUT BE PLACED IN THE PARKING POSITION ON THEIR STANDS MOTOR SCOOTERS Motor Scooters are being damaged in transit and when these are loaded into rail vehicles they should be placed on their stands and not loaded one against the other or against other articles If this method of
58. HTON Commencing forthwith the permanent way West of Little Weighton is being removed and the following arrangements will operate for the working of ballast trains proceeding beyond Little Weighton On arrival at Willerby and Kirkella on the outward journey Drivers must await instructions from the Station Master Providing there is no other train between Willerby and Kirkella and Little Weighton the Station Master may give permission for the train to proceed unaccompanied to Little Weighton where the Guard must before proceeding further advise the Station Master at Willerby and Kirkella by means of the telephone fixed near the signal Box that his train has arrived complete the return journey the train must stop at Little Weighton the guard obtain permission telephone from 6 Station Master at Willerby and Kirkella to proceed as far as Willerby and Kirkella Down Home signal 3 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued USE OF PIPE FITTED ONLY BRAKEVANS ON FISH TRAINS and Gauged brakevans are authorised for Class braked trains signalled 3 the event of it being necessary to use a pipe fitted only brakevan on a Fish train owing to a fully fitted van not being available the train must run at Class speed and be signalled 3 1 1 instead of 1 3 1 O 8870 MURTON SHERBURN COLLIERY NORTH BRANCH Until further notice the section of line between Sherburn Colliery North and North He
59. IC CONTROL OPERATOR WILL IF NECESSARY MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SECTION OR SECTIONS OF OVERHEAD LINE EQUIPMENT CONCERNED TO BE ISOLATED AND EARTHED AND FOR A PERMIT TO WORK TO BE ISSUED On no account must broken or displaced wires connected with the overhead line equipment be approached or touched except when authorised by the Electric Control Operator Electricity after leaving the equipment on the trains and reaching the running rails is not dangerous to life Reporting to the Electric Control Operator When it is necessary to report to the Electric Control Operator on any matter relating to the A C Electrified Lines and in accordance with these instructions this should be done by contacting Crewe Electric Control Room By using one of the Electrification Telephones which are situated at intervals along the lineside at stations signal boxes and adjacent to Feeder Stations and Track Section Cabins These Telephones are indicated by a plate showing an outline of a telephone in red on a white background together with the word Electrification also in red or 2 Through the Crewe telephone exchange at Mercury House G P O number Crewe 55123 extension 2680 2681 2682 2683 or 2684 or 3 By G P O exchange direct telephone number Crewe 55582 Reporting to the C M amp E E Electric Traction Engineer Liverpool When it is necessary to report to the C M amp E E Electric Traction Engineer on any matter in accordance with
60. KER nli ning of Signal B LOT RET t X REI T p gt E AC Downs ALTERATIONS TO B R RULE BOOK Dated January 1962 XRULE 133 c AMEND final paragraph to read When either Driver finds it necessary for the train to be stopped he must give three or more short sharp whistles as a signal to the other Driver to shut off power and apply his brake XRULE 148 e AMEND to read When a driver requires the assistance of the Guard s brake he must give three or more short sharp whistles and the Guard or Guards must immediately apply their brakes MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES X XRULE 35 IDENTIFICATION OF INTERMEDIATE BLOCK HOME SIGNALS Rule 35 c iii in the reprinted Rule Book shows that Intermediate Block Home signals are provided with an oblong white plate with a vertical black stripe upon it for identification purposes Some time may elapse however before all such signals are equipped and in the interim should any doubt exist as to the identity of a signal trainmen are reminded that all Intermediate Block Home signals are indicated in Table A of the Sectional Appendices 5 WIRING OF SPECIAL TRAFFICS ON FREIGHT TRAINS The following instructions appear in Marshalling Yard pamphlets issued for the Main Yards on the North Eastern Region Following Traffics must be wired forward Blocks of 10 or more wagons for one destination on the load Assured Arrival Household Removals Export Express Livestoc
61. MATELY 240 yards South of Bridge No CM 00 26 No 2 BUXTON BRANCH TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 40 yards in advance of No SB 00 09 Down Buxton Home Signal No 72 GUIDE BRIDGE BRANCH TO STRUCTURE AT Bridge No M 183 76 MANCHESTER LONDON ROAD and ALTRINCHAM SOUTH LONDON ROAD STATION FROM STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 70 yards on the Crewe side No M 188 40 of London Road signal box AND OXFORD ROAD STATION TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 300 yards in advance of the No 189 30 Oxford Road Up Home signal WILMSLOW and SLADE LANE JUNCTION via STYAL WILMSLOW STATION FROM STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 200 yards South of the No M 176 39 Crewe end of the Down Styal Platform AND SLADE LANE JUNCTION TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 480 yards in advance of No 186 23 Signal LR 13 45 INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued EUSTON MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL ELECTRIFICATION continued CREWE MANCHESTER LONDON ROAD continued APPROXIMATELY 80 yards on Liverpool side of Down Slow signal No SE 83 APPROXIMATELY 25 yards on Cressington side of Dam Bridge Foreman s and Shunter s Cabin APPROXIMATELY 30 yards on Crewe side of Low Level Foreman s and Shunter s Cabin APPROXIMATELY 60 yards on Crewe side of Garston Junction Signal Box APPROXIMATELY 120 yards on Dock side of Dingle Amenity Block Adjacent to Old Carriage Shed APPROXIMATELY 10 yards on Crewe side of Up Fast signal No AN 33
62. Newport Essex 165 166 48 Saughtree 40 6 56T 47 56T 56T 48 Saxby 57T 561 577 40 Newtonhill 75 49 Northorpe Yorks 20 21 1 3 217 4 North Elmham 172 172 169 49 Shelford 166 4 North Rode 52 17 I7 52 49 Delete Shelley 20 4 Notton 46T 49 Shoeburyness 149 41 North Woolwich l 49 Silkstone 46T 4 Ockendon 149 49 Shieldhill 72 4 Offord amp Buckden 103 1104 49 Shenstone 7X 41 North Cave 180 49 Short Heath Birmingham 6 41 New Tredegar W5 49 Short Heath 7 4 Nine Mile Point W3 49 Shustoke 241 257 4 Oakley Beds 60 50 Six Mile Bottom 166 167 41 Offord amp Buckden 58 50 Slaithwaite 20 42 Partington CI 50 Southend on Sea 149 42 Oulton Broad 158 Central 42 Oughty Bridge 139 50 South Cave 180 42 Oxendon 57X 50 Southam Rd amp Harbury W22 42 Otterington 187 50 Southam amp L I 5 43 Pitsea 149 50 Sirhowy W3 43 Picton 189 5 Stamford 57 43 Pensford SD 5 Stoke Canon W6 43 Pelsali 7X 5 Stanford le Hope 149 43 Penns 6 51 Stairfoot for Ardsley 46T 43 Penkridge 9 5 Springside 52 69 68 43 Pengam W5 51 Stannington 198 43 Penyrhed W5 5 Stoke Works W25 44 Platt Bridge 24 5 Stockton Warwicks 5 44 Portlethen 75 52 Stow Bedon 168 44 Port of Mentieth 82 52 Summer Lane 46T 44 Pontllanfraith W3
63. OOL CENTRAL MANCHESTER CENTRAL Via Warrington and via Straight Line ADD V 2 en route between NE Region Walton and Huskisson Sidings via Diggle and Guide Bridge LIVERPOOL CENTRAL MANCHESTER CENTRAL V 2 ADD N E Region and Walton or Huskisson Sidings via Diggle Greenfield Guide Bridge Fairfield Chorl ton Junction Throstle Nest South Junction Trafford Park Junction Warrington or Straight Halewood East Junction and Fazakerley South and West Junctions ROUTES OVER WHICH ENGINES MAY RUN SECTION W LONDON MIDLAND REGION WESTERN DIVISION BOOKLET PAGE 32 INSERT Section of Line Engines permitted subject to Restrictions shown Farniey Junction to Whitehall Junction A 3 Pacific Windscreens to be folded back ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES EASTERN REGION WESTERN DIVISION Dated June 1953 PAGE 21 Additional Classes Permitted Particulars of Restrictions etc Bradford Exchange to ADD ADD Mill Lane Junction Groups 8 and 9 Groups 8 and 9 prohibited from entering into Platforms and 10 at Bradford Exchange PAGE 22 Wortley West Junction AMEND note re Groups ADD to Mill Lane Junction 8 and 9 to read Groups 8 and 9 via Stanningley or Groups 8 and 9 via Stan 1 Maximum speed throughout 30 m p h Pudsey ningley 2 Not to exceed 10 m p h between St 8 6 North and East Junctions Restrictions on Double Heading Double heading of Groups 8 and
64. OTHER STAFF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE All electrical equipment between the limits specified above must be regarded as being at all times and consequently dangerous to human life except in cases where the electrical equipment has been isolated and earthed and a Permit to Work has been issued by the Electric Control Operator It is extremely dangerous to make contact with or to be in close proximity to live electrical equipment Similarly it is extremely dangerous to allow any object to come into contact with or to come into close proximity to live electrical equipment _ The overhead line equipment bare feeders attachments and supporting wires have no protective cover ing and are therefore extremely dangerous to touch or to come into close proximity to either directly by any part of the human body or by any article which is being carried WORK AT 9 FT 0 INS OR MORE AWAY FROM THE NEAREST LIVE EQUIPMENT MAY BE SAFELY CARRIED OUT WITHOUT A PERMIT TO WORK PROVIDING THAT ALL PARTS OF THE PERSON CARRYING OUT THE WORK AND ALL THE TOOLS ETC ARE ALSO 9 FT 0 INS OR MORE AWAY FROM THE NEAREST LIVE EQUIPMENT ANY PROPOSED WORK THAT MAY BRING A PERSON OR PART OF A PERSON OR TOOLS ETC WITHIN A DISTANCE CF 9 FT 0 5 FROM THE NEAREST LIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE ELECTRIC CONTROL OPERATOR AT THE TIME WHEN THE WORK IS BEING PLANNED DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN EACH CASE THE ELECTR
65. S OF OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES N E REGION continued Booklet dated 26th August 1961 until further notice continued AMENDED HOURS OF OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES WINTER W T T continued Amended hours etc 1 25 a m to 7 50 p m Monday to Saturday 6 30 a m to 8 0 p m Monday to Saturday 6 0 am to 8 40 pm Monday to Friday DELETE 6 0 am to 9 5 pm Tuesdays Thursdays only Remainder of item applies as printed 6 0 a m to 8 0 p m Monday to Saturday 5 0 a m to 8 10 p m Monday to Friday 5 0 a m to 1 10 p m Saturday 7 m all references to these Signal Boxes d sel y Closed AMEND distance to read 3 miles 570 yards and Hours of Openings to continuous Delete and substitute For attaching and detaching 4 30 am to 10 0 pm Monday to Friday 4 30 am to 10 35 pm Saturday As required Sunday 5 20 am to 9 35 pm Monday to Saturday 10 0 am Sunday to 12 15 pm Sunday 5 50 pm Sunday to 2 0 am Monday 5 20 am to 9 30 pm Monday to Saturday 10 0 am Sunday to 12 15 pm Sunday 6 0 pm Sunday to 2 0 am Monday 5 25 am to 9 25 pm Monday to Saturday 10 10 am Sunday to 12 15 pm Sunday 5 55 pm Sunday to 2 0 am Monday 5 25 am to 9 25 pm Monday to Saturday 10 15 am Sunday to 12 10 pm Sunday 6 0 pm Sunday to 2 0 am Monday 5 30 am to 8 10 pm Monday to Saturday 6 50 am to 9 30 pm Monday to Saturday 10 15 am Sunday to 12 10 pm Sunday 6 0 pm Sunday to 12 30 am Monda
66. Saturday 7 0 am to 1 50 pm and 4 30 pm to 11 50 pm Monday 7 0 am to 5 20 pm Tuesday to Friday 8 40 am to 5 20 pm Saturday 8 40 am to 1 40 pm Monday to Saturday 7 44 am to 10 50 pm Monday to Saturday 5 22 am to 8 28 pm Monday to Saturday 7 30 am to 2 20 pm Monday to Saturday 8 52 am to 4 20 pm Monday to Friday 6 20 am to 1 40 pm and 10 32 pm to 6 20 am Saturday 6 20 am to 1 40 pm Monday to Saturday 6 0 am to 1 28 pm and 3 22 pm to 10 50 pm Albert Gait Ltd Grimsby Signal Box Clayton West Station Sheply Clayton West Junction Stocksmoor Station Brockholes Junction Honley Station Clayton West Station Huddersfield Deighton Station Dewsbury Wellington Road No i zs 5 Batley West Morley Low Ward s Siding Heckmondwike Spen Goods Cleckheaton Spen Station Morley Low Gildersome East Page No 75 76
67. Scot and 5X Taper Boiler 7A 8P 4 6 2 Passenger Tender Ex L M S Std 7B 7F 0 8 0 Freight Tender L M S Std 7C 7F 0 8 0 Freight Tender Ex L N W G2 G2A 7E 7F 2 8 0 2 Freight Tender Ex S amp D 8F 280 Freight Tender Ex L M S Std and W D 2VT 2MT 2 6 2 Mixed Traffic Tank 84 000 Class 2 1 2MT 2 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender 78 000 Class 3 1 1 3MT 2 6 2 Mixed Traffic Tank 82 000 Class 3K l 3MT 2 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender 77 000 class 4K I 4MT 2 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender 76 000 class 4MT 26 4 Mixed Traffic Tank 80 000 class 48 1 4MT 4 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender 75 000 class 3 500 gall Tender 4B 2 4MT 4 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender 75 000 class I 5 000 gall Tender F LOCOMOTIVES continued 23 ROUTE AVAILABILITY O NORTH EASTERN OPERATING AREA JUNE 1953 continued CLASSIFICATION AND TYPES OF ENGINES Ex L M R continued XROUTE AVAILABILITY GROUPS X TENDER ENGINES ROUTE AVAILABILITY GROUP 5 6 Classification Code Motive Power Class Wheel Arrangement Type 58 5MT 4 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender 73 000 class 4 250 gall Tender SB IA SMT 4 6 0 Mixkd Traffic Tender 73 000 class 5 000 gall Tender 6 6P 5F 4 6 2 Mixed Traffic Tender 72 000 class 4 250 gall Tender 6A IA 6P 5F 4 6 2 Mixed Traffic Tender 72 000 class 5 000 gall Tender 7P 6F 4 6 2 Mixed Traffic Tender 70 000 class 4 250 gall Tender TA IA 7P 6F 4 6
68. Up and Down Through Siding and Down East West Line to No 4 and 5 Platform Roads I yk Manchester Vic Liverpool Ex via Atherton and Wigan DELETE Note C and show as unrestricted X Hindley No 3 Pemberton Junction via Westwood Park 2 300 and 2 500 h p Sulzer and 2 000 h p E E Permitted XTodd Lane Junction Walton Junction via Croston INSERT Note O 2 300 and 2 500 h p Sulzer and 2 000 h p E E Permitted between Moss Lane Junction and Walton Junction XPAGES 5 7 9 13 15 17 and 19 7P 4 6 0 ex LMS AMEND Power Classification to read 7P 6F 6 Ashton Branch Sidings Brewery Sidings Miles Platting Connecting Line 2 300 and 2 500 h p Sulzer and 2 000 h p E E Permitted XPAGE 10 Lostock Junction Hindley Crow Nest Junction 2 300 and 2 500 h p Sulzer and 2 000 h p E E 10 Brindle Heath Junction Agecroft Junction Agecroft Connecting Line 2 300 and 2 500 Sulzer and 2 000 h p E E Permitted PAGE 12 Poulton No 4 Poulton No 5 2 300 h p Sulzer and 2 500 h p Sulzer and 2 000 h p Permitted PCR 92 68 49 2 Lostock Hall Moss Lane Junction Preston Farington Curve Junction 2 300 and 2 500 h p Sulzer and 2 000 h p E E Permitted PAGE 16 Carlisle No 8 Currock Junction Carlisle No 5 Crown Street Junction Carlisle No I0 Bog Junction Carlisle No 8 Currock Junction Carli
69. Y Shown E 15 South Tottenham Seven Sisters E R 150 Should be E 15 South Tottenham Seven Sisters or Tottenham E R 150 Shown N 19 Upper Holloway Euston or St L M R Should be 9 Upper Holloway St Pancras L M R 1 Shown N 21 Windmore Hill Windmore Hill E R 100 Should be Windmore Hill New Southgate E R 100 oA AR s RR MER LK PAGE 63 e Shown Should be Postal Rail Postal Rail S W 18 19 S E 5 18 S E S E 19 S C S E 20 S E S E 20 Anerley S C S E 20 Penge S E S E 22 S E S E 22 S C ZONE NUMBERING OF PARCELS TO LONDON POSTAL AREA Postal District Amended Zone Number East Ham 150 Beckton Gas Works S C Anerley S K Penge K K W N 6 S E 20 S E 21 S E 24 S W 20 additional mmC AODMMMMMDEMAEEMEDOAa OAAIIAAaUUALLLALLUAIHESLLLLLUUIL URMRStnI Aul 1 122222 27 7 Un Q1 UT un Ann 15 AMENDMENTS TO NUMERICAL SORTING BOOKLET BR 29760 EASTERN NORTH EASTERN SCOTTISH EASTERN SECTION REGIONS ISSUE DATED 2 1 61 Forwarding Forwarding towards 46T 44 44 44 I9T 22 9T 131 1132 183 190 DESTINATION Crank Cressington and G Crompton Crosby Crowden Cudworth Daisy Hill Delph Denton Diggle Dinting Ditton Dobcross Do
70. ade 8 Binton W25 Dagenham East 8 565 17 Dagenham Dock 49 18 AMENDMENTS TO NUMERICAL SORTING BOOKLET BR 2552 LONDON MIDLAND REGION SCOTTISH REGION WEST continued Forwarding towards 150 165 150 165 160 577 31 31 2ST 31 5X W8 109 133 162 130T 182 7X 109 109 3317 172 149 182 5 W3 166 167 103 104 37 231 24 197 161 152 CI 160 1162 57 197 40 2IT 40 103 104 75 75 14 22 W3 187 181 40 6 5 20 W5 149 121 15X 2311 25T 25T 5 Hallstrow Hammerwich Hampton in Arden Haslingden Amend Harlow to read Harlow Mill Add new entry Harlow Town Haughley Hathern Heapey Harvington Hawkesbury Lane Haxelweill Heathfield Devon Haxey amp ENE Helmdon Hethersett High Wycombe Highfield Hindley Green Hednesford Heck Ma Hoghton Holme Hale Hornchurch Holme Moor Horton Park Hinton Glos Holly Bush Isleham Huntingdon Idle Humshaugh Huyton Quarry Humshaugh Ingham Ivybridge Kelvedon Junction Kenton Kilsby amp Crick Kelmarsh Kielder Forest Kirk Smeaton Kimbolton Kinross Junction Kingsbury Warwicks Kings Norton Lavenham Leaton Leek Laindon Leigh on Sea Ledsham M Langley Green Langley Hall Little Bytham Leytonstone High Rd New Entry Leyton Llandenny Leyburn Lockington Lofthouse amp Outwood 1
71. all out effort to be made to stop this practice and commencing forthwith all staff whose business takes them along the railway must report to the nearest Station Master any case of gates being found open at an occu pation crossing which is not being used at the time Care should be taken to ensure the correct identification of the crossing concerned In addition the gates should be closed When train staff observe the gates of these crossings open at a time when a vehicle is not present full details should be Teported at their home station or depot These details must be sent immediately to the Station Master concerned Station Masters must by a personal visit call the attention of the owners to all cases brought to their notice remind them of the danger they create for themselves and other people and the penalties involved Station Masters must also report all cases to the Traffic Manager and state the action taken 0 6093 HAULING OF DEAD LOCOMOTIVES AND MULTIPLE UNIT STOCK OWNED BY BRITISH RAILWAYS EXCLUDING SMALL DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE LOCOMOTIVES When an engine is hauling one or more dead engines up to the authorised maximum it is signalled as a Through freight train and must carry the appropriate headcode The rear engine must carry a tail lamp only X STOURTON DOWN SIDINGS Until further notice No 6 the Bottom Siding has been extended by the addition of a n w lead and two temporary Engineer s Sid
72. alman at Lancaster Green Ayre must inform the Sub station at Heysham immediately of the circumstances Instruction 19 AMEND 19 The Signalman at Lancaster Castle No 4 box may cut off the electricity on the Lancaster Castle side of the switch by means of the lever in the box without communicating with the Signalman at Lancaster Green Ayre but should he find it necessary to cut off the electricity owing to any unusual circumstances he must immediately advise the Signalman at Lancaster Green Ayre who must immediately advise the Heysham Sub station Instruction No 2 AMEND references to gantry 183 T H to read gantry 185 Instruction No 22 AMEND 22 In the event of anything occurring at any point to necessitate electricity being cut off other than at Morecambe Promenade Heysham or Lancaster Stations a telephone message must be sent from the nearest signal box or isolation telephone see Instruction 29 to the Signalman at Lancaster Green Ayre asking for this to be done 37 INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued LANCASTER MORECAMBE AND HEYSHAM SECTION continued Booklet Dated March 1937 continued Instruction No 23 AMEND l 23 Ali telegraph and telephone messages for the Electrical Department representative must be sent to the Heysham Sub station Telephone Extension 8 Heysham Harbour L M R Exchange Instruction 24 AMEND reference to D
73. ble quoted in the General Appendix to the Working Timetable and the Fire Manual should be observed and the local instruc tions regarding procedure in case of fire embodied in the Local Information Card should be carried out Dry sand or earth is suitable for extinguishing fires but water must not be used until the electricity has been switched off even then water should not be used if other means of extinguishing the fire are available Steam engines diesel locos and M U trains standing under electrical equipment Drivers of steam trains diesel locos and M U trains when coming to a stand should as far as possible avoid stopping the engine with the chimney or exhausts underneath section insulators or structures to avoid damage to this equipment Use of Fire Irons or Steam Lances etc It is forbidden to use all forms of fire irons or the slaker pipe whilst on the electrified lines When steam locomotives are in the vicinity of electrified lines but on unwired lines these tools may be used providing the locomotive crews have taken care to ensure that it is safe to do so If the slaker pipe is used in these situations the jet of water must not be directed outside the tender or above the locomotive cab It is forbidden to use a steam lance whilst on the electrified lines Climbing on engines or tenders It is forbidden to climb above the cab floor level on locomotives or tenders for any purpose whilst within the electrified area except on u
74. d DELETE 00 15 Manchester London Road Nos 2 and 3 Platforms No protection required Water column suitable for side tank engines only 4 49 Guide Bridge Down Fast No 4 Platform West protection required Water column end suitable for side tank engines only 5 06 Guide Bridge Up Fast No 3 Platform East end No protection required Water column suitable for side tank engines only 41 51 Sheffield Blast Lane Sidings Unwired track INSERT 00 15 Manchester London Road Nos 2 and 3 Platforms No protection provided Water columns suitable for side tank engines only 4 40 Guide Bridge Down Fast No 4 Platform West No protection provided Water column end suitable for side tank engines only 5 06 Guide Bridge Fast 3 Platform East protection provided Water column suitable for side tank engines only O 7423 W Y The following AMEN DMENTS must be made to APPENDIX D AMEND 00 15 Manchester London Road to read 00 27 Manchester Piccadilly DELETE 17 04 Crowden 20 yards west of Home signal for Up Column normally out of use For emergeney Goods only steam work only 4 0 Wentworth Junction Up line Pa For emergency steam working only 238 16 Penistone Station West End Down Slow 1 20 ft contact wire height 43 15 Darnall Platform Down Goods and Down Main 20 ft contact wire height West End 43 20 Darnall Up Goods East 0 20 ft contact wire
75. d clamped and padlocked out of use pending abandonment and recovery of the sidings XHEDWORTH LANE N C B ACCOMMODATION LEVEL CROSSING There is increased use of the above level crossing which is situated on the Stella Gill to Tyne Dock Bottom Branch at 3 miles 16 chains between Pontop Crossing and Hedworth Lane Signal Boxes by lorries proceeding to and from N C B Stacking Ground I The crossing is in charge of a look out man and drivers of trains approaching the crossing must keep a sharp look out sound the engine whistle and be prepared to act on any hand signals that may be exhibited O 8241 6 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued X XSHINCLIFFECOCCUPATION LEVEL CROSSING 4 MILES 26 CHAINS FERRYHILL AND PELAW BRANCH Until further notice there will be increased user of the above level crossing which is situated between Bowburn and Shincliffe Station Signal Boxes by N C B dumper trucks conveying spoil from the colliery to the waste heaps on the opposite side of the railway The crossing will be in charge of a lookout man and drivers of trains approaching the crossing must keep a sharp lookout sound horns or whistles and be prepared to act on any hand signals which may be exhibited XBETWEEN DURHAM FRANKLAND AND FENCEH OUSES LEAMSIDE WOODHALL FARM LEVEL CROSSINGS AT i MILE 4 CHAINS Until further notice there will be increased use of the above level crossing by road vehicles Enginemen to keep a sharp lookout
76. d level Crossing warn ng boards have been situated mile on either side of rail approach Drivers must exercise extreme care when approach ing this crossing XCHURCH FENTON NORTH WETHERBY EAST Until further notice the Up line between Wetherby East and Church Fenton North is blocked for the purpose of storing wagons and traffic is being worked over the Down line under Single Line Working by Pilotman regulations The vehicles are being stabled from the Church Fenton North end of the branch and initially the single line working has been instituted between Church Fenton North and Tadcaster and as the occupation of the Up line is extended the single line working will be extended accordingly to Newton Kyme Thorpe Arch and Wetherby East and drivers requiring to pass over the line under single line working conditions will be advised the extent of the single line section The single line working will not in operation constantly during the time of the blockage but will be introduced and withdrawn according to traffic requirements XGASCOIGNE WOOD Guards of trains requiring to enter or leave Gascoigne Wood Yards must inform the Signalman at Gascoigne Wood or Hagg Lane as the case may be of intended movements before these are made XEARSWICK STATION The connection from the Up Main line to Sidings Nos 2 3 and 4 Dgm No 61 have been clamped out of use pending abandonment ASKERN COALITE PRIVATE SIDINGS Unt
77. dge Station Signal Boxes O 6656 XBROOMHILL TOGSTON SEWERAGE AND DISPOSAL WORKS CROSSING Until further notice there will be increased use of the above level crossing at 2 miles 68 chains on the Amble Branch by road vehicles and a handsignalman will be in attendance Drivers of trains approaching the crossing must keep a sharp lookout sound the engine whistle and be prepared to act on any hand signals that may be exhibited XASHINGTON HIRST LANE LEVEL CROSSING There is increased use of the above crossing due to coal being conveyed in lorries by the National Coal Board on weekdays between 7 0 am and 5 30 pm Monday to Friday Drivers of trains must maintain a sharp lookout and give audible warning on approaching the crossing and be prepared to act on hand signals from the crossing keeper XCULLERCOATS COAL DEPOTS Until further notice points leading to Coal Cells on Sidings Nos 13 and 14 have been clamped out of use pending recovery of track XHOW MILL STATION Until further notice No 10 Siding Dgm No 1002 alongside the loading dock has been placed out of use pending abandonment Points leading to the siding will be clamped and spiked out of use until the siding is recovered XSCOTSWOOD MONTAGUE SIGNAL BOX Until further notice all points at Montague Signal Box have been clamped and padlocked out of use pending abandon ment and recovery of the Sidings XPELTON STATION Crossover No 4 Dgm No 1055 has been spike
78. ding abandonment SCARBOROUGH CENTRAL AND LONDESBOROUGH ROAD STATIONS Guards working passenger trains into Scarborough Central and Londesborough Road Stations should assist with closing windows and doors in order to speed disposal of their trains and they must report to the inspector on duty before leaving the platform During the absence of a Shunter the Guard will be responsible for disposing of the train into the sidings 4 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued XPROSPECT HILL TO WHITBY WEST CLIFF The line between Prospect Hill Signal Box and Whitby West Cliff Station has been closed at a point 525 yards on West Cliff side of Prospect Hill Signal Box Trains from the direction of Bog Hail or Robin Hoods Bay must proceed along the Single line only a sufficient distance to clear Prospect Hill s directing signal from the direction of West Cliff XENTHORPE AND MARKET WEIGHTON EAST Whistle boards have been erected on the Up side between Enthorpe and Market Weighton East at mile 50 5 and 0 miles 68 chains XFERRYBRIDGE The Down Platform has been permanently shortened by 39 yards at the North end KNARESBOROUGH GOODS AND BRAFFERTON Until further notice a temporary unattended level crossing has been provided at 6 miles 18 chains for use in con nection with contractors working on the Boroughbridge Bye pass Bridge Stop Look Listen warning boards have been provided on the road approaches and Unattende
79. ditions Description TYPE Labelling Black white background with the wording Radio active Material 1 Conditions of Carriage No special precautions necessary TYPE 2 Labelling mE Red on white background with the words Caution Radio active Materia Type 2 Undeveloped photographic material must not be placed nearer than 4 feet to this container Conditions of Carriage Packages to be segregated at least 4 feet not only from undeveloped films but also from articles of luggage Post Office bags and other packages the contents of which are unknown in trains and on station premises no consignment by one train to exceed six packages Particular care must be taken to ensure that this traffic is not placed within 4 feet of an adjacent passenger compartment In the majority of instances the most suitable arrangement will be to load the packages in a corner of the train van at the buffer end where possible a chalk line being drawn on the floor indicating the required 4 feet segregation Staff at intermediate stations loading traffic into trains conveying these packages must ensure that the required 4 feet segregation is maintained and Guards should satisfy themselves that this is done l It will also be the responsibility of Guards who are relieved en route to advise the Guard working forward of the presence of these consignments Security All consignments of Type 2 radio active ma
80. e communication is not available between the signal and the ground frame the Handsignalman must be stationed on the approach side of the crossover road He must keep one detonator on the rail and exhibit a hand Danger signal to stop each train approaching on the single line in the right direction until he is instructed to allow the train to proceed as shown in the preceding paragraph In these circumstances a Handsignalman must whenever possible also be stationed at the signal and must stop each train approaching on the single line in the right direction and instruct the Driver to proceed cautiously towards the Handsignalman ahead Clause d The other signals applying to trains travelling over the single line in the right direction must where practicable be worked Clause e Where it is necessary for trains to approach a junction on the single line in the wrong direction a Handsignalman must be stationed opposite the junction home signal and he must keep one detonator on the rail of the single line and exhibit a hand Danger signal to stop any train approaching on the single line in the wrong direction until the Signalman authorises him to permit the train to pass the signal at Danger Where the junction home signal is so situated that a train coming to a stand at it would foul the junction the Handsignalman must be stationed well clear of the junction Clause f An Occurrence Book must be provided at each ground frame when single
81. eight Engines Amend last sentence Class 9F 2 10 0 and Class 8F 2 8 0 freight tender engines must not be used for working passenger or eXcursion trains except where specially authorised or in emergency PAGE 6 ADD Maximum Load in Tons FOE E x V Full Load 5 Limited Load Timings Section of Line Down or v O C P O V Up Class of Engine Class of Engine 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Stockport Edgeley Down 240 290 320 370 415 465 210 250 280 320 365 420 Stalybridge via Dukin and field or Guide Bridge Up Maximum Load in Tons XL Limit Timings Section of Line Down or Up Class of locomotive 7 PAGE 7 INSERT Loading for Class 7 locomotive St Pancras Leicester x za Down and Up w T 340 Kettering Nottingham X 5 is Down and Up T 340 Leicester Derby and Nottingham js ga T Down and Up aes T 340 Derby Birmingham sd s Down and Up Us T 340 Trent Leeds via Eckington T Down and Up d 340 Nottingham Troweli Junction Radford ah Down and Up 55 M 340 Chesterfield Sheffield ie 2x Down and Up 340 Leeds Bradford T is Down and Up T 340 Shipley Settle Junction p Down 2 Y 340 Settle Junction Garsdale ET y id Down i hi 340 Ais Gill Shipley x des i Mp s P d 340 Garsdale Carlisle 2 ES T Down L T 340 Carlisle Ai
82. elete 143 Guide SELBE Aigburth New Entry s Aintree Alexandra Bridge Allerton Alva Appleton Ashton Charlestown Ashton Park Parade Audenshaw 1 Aughton Aughton Park Banbury Bacup Bank Hall Baxenden Insert Bolsover Bosle Blundellsands amp C Bootle Lancs Bradley Fold Breck Road Broadbottom for Mothram Broadfield Broad Green Broughton Astley Bury Lancs Caton Castleton Lancs A UO UJ UJ UJ O 0 00 CO 00 00 CO SI ON ON ON Central and Chester field Midland and substitute CHESTER FIELD Choppington Childwall Chiseldon Clifton Junction Clock Face Clough Fold Clubmoor Cockfield County School Countesthorpe Numerous parcels are being received with the numerical sorting number scribbled in thick black pencil or crayon over the address label thereby obliterating part of the address Staff to give special attention to ensure this does not occur l6 AMENDMENTS TO NUMERICAL SORTING BOOKLET BR 29760 EASTERN NORTH EASTERN SCOTTISH EASTERN SECTION REGIONS continued Forwarding Forwarding Prin towards Prin towards Page DESTINATION cipal j Page DESTINATION cipal No Col S E W NI S E Col N yk35 Heywood 56
83. elled train may be allowed to enter a Reception line behind a Pilot propelling a train over the Hump A train being propelled may be combined with one standing on a Reception line provided the Hump Inspector s permission is obtained O 7852 X XNo 2 UP GOODS LINE BETWEEN NEWPORT EAST OLD RIVER AND THORNABY EAST SIGNAL BOXES Until further notice No 2 Up Goods line between Newport Old River and Thornaby East Signal Boxes is worked in accordance with the Regulations for working trains over Goods lines not worked on any Block System Block Regulations on pages 22 and 23 of the General Appendix The two way transfer line between the Motive Power Depot and No 2 Up Goods line will be used in one direction only i e from the Motive Power Depot to the No 2 Up Goods line and a the notice board at che Motive Power Depot end of this Transfer line has been removed b the points loading from the Motive Power Depot Outlet line to the Transfer line are spring points lying normal for the Transfer line f A new line is provided connecting the Motive Power Depot Outlet line to the No 2 Goods line Trailing connections to the No 2 Up Goods line are installed i for trains and engines ex Tees Up Yard and the Transfer Line between the Motive Power Depot and the No 2 Up Goods line ii for engines from the Motive Power Depot via the new line from the Motive Power Depot Outlet lines to the No 2 Up Goods line
84. er or Driver required to speak to Guard and the man at the other end must acknowledge by repetition as detailed in the Instructions referred to above Conversation may then proceed provided both men keep the Speak button depressed p The apparatus must only be used for essential conversations on matters affecting the working of the train and except in the case of emergency should not be used when the train is in motion The apparatus may also be used by su in the absence of Guards in order to communicate with Drivers in connection with shunting operations In order to avoid any possibility of unauthorised use of the apparatus in Drivers cabs the door leading to the Driver s compartment must be kept locked when the Driver s cab is not in use An additional bell push is provided over each Guard s compartment door which will ring the bell in the Driver s cab Note When coupled to units not fitted with loudaphone communication the bell communication only must be used XINSERT COUPLING TOGETHER OF LOCOMOTIVES Explanation of terms Multiple locomotives coupled for full through control by one driver Tandem locomotives coupled with only through control of the brake and separately manned Subject to any route or line restrictions locomotives of any type may be coupled together either on a train or runni ng light but the following conditions must be observed 1 In the case of Diesel and Electric locomoti
85. erford 165 166 34 Grays 149 34 Govilon W3 35 Grafton amp Burbage 35 Great Horton 37 35 Graveley Hill 6 35 Great Bridge 7X 35 Golcar 20 35 Grimoldby 22 36 Haddenham Bucks 130T 36 Haddiscoe 157 36 Hadleigh 156 36 Guthrie 77 36 Page No 19 AMENDMENTS TO NUMERICAL SORTING BOOKLET BR 25521 LONDON MIDLAND REGION SCOTTISH REGION WEST continued E towards Forwarding towards Page N S E WHI No DESTINATION Ist Coll N DESTINATION Ist Col 37 Manod 15X 46 Rhymney Prose W5 37 Marshfield W5 46 Riccall 180 37 Mells Road SD 46 Ripple 37 Morkham Village W3 46 Reedsmouth 197 38 Milnbridge 47 Royston amp Notton 46T 38 Mirfield 20 21T 13 211 47 Rushton 55 5 38 Monsal Dale SQ 49 47 Rudyard Lake 5 38 Monmouth 47 Ryburgh 172 172 169 38 Menthorpe Gate 182 47 Ryehouse 164 38 4 Norton SD 47 Ryhall 7 Delete Welton 47 St Briavels 38 Merthyr W5 47 St Dunstans 37 39 Morton Pinkney for 47 St Olaves 158 Sulgrave 33 47 Rushton Northants 58 39 Mumby Road 121 47 Sale ks C2 39 Narborough amp Pantney 172 48 Saltfleetby 122 39 Nantybwch W5 48 Saltney 14 39 Napton amp Stockton 5 4 Saunderton 130T 40 Needham 160 48 Salford Priors W25 40
86. es an easy reference to the various types of diesel locomotive in connection with the extraction of statistical information and for maintenance requirements it facilitates comparisons of the performance of the different types of locomotives within a particular horse power group The code will be used in diesel locomotive diagrams and in load book and route availability pamphlet The makers horse power serial numbers and code are shown in detail on the attached The following information will be shown on the outside of the driving cabs of Main Line Diesel Locomotives Locomotive Number Identification Code Route Availability when available Power Classification when available Depot Code Number and letter DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE IDENTIFICATION CODE H P Description Loco Nos Code 153 Hunslet Gardner 0 4 0 D 2950 D 2952 1 15 153 Barclay Gardner 0 4 0 D 2953 D 2956 Iji 165 Ruston and Hornsby 0 4 0 D 2957 D 2958 1 16 170 Yorkshire Engine Company 0 4 0 D 2850 D 2859 1 17 200 Brush Petter 0 4 0 D 2999 2 2 200 N B L Paxman 0 4 0 D 2700 D 2707 2 4 204 B R Gardner 0 6 0 2000 0 2199 2 1 D 2385 D 2399 204 Drewry Gardner 0 6 0 3 ft 6 ins wheel D 2274 D 2340 2 13 204 Drewry Gardner 0 6 0 3 ft 6 ins wheel D 2215 D 2273 2 13 204 Drewry Gardner 0 6 0 3 ft 3 ins wheel D 2200 D 2214 23 204 Barclay Gardner 0 4 0 2410 0 2444 2 12 204 Barclay Gardner 0 6 0 D 2400 D 2409 2 12A
87. ew Entry Wetwan Whittinghton Salop Wimblington White Bear Wilsden Whitacre Willenhall Wilnercote Wolston Womersley Woodgrange Park New Entry Winsford Wombwell Central Withnell Wortley Woodland Wrangaton Wixford Wood Green Old Bescot Wretham amp Hockham Yarm ju Wylde Green Wyrley amp C H Yardley Ynysddu 9 Forwarding towards Page DESTINATION 0 54 Turver 54 Tile Hill 54 Tipton 54 Timperley Trawsfynydd Tredegar Usk Upminster Upney Upton Park Usworth 5 Upton Severn Wappenham Warbreck Walton Yorks Waverton Walthamstow Wanstead Park Wath Central Waenavon Wodborough Walsall Water Orton Wendesbury Wednesfield Weedon Wark Walkeringham Welnetham Wendling Westbury Bucks Westcliffe on Sea 2l ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES NORTH EASTERN OPERATING AREA JUNE 1953 AMEND Title on front cover to read Route Availability of Locomotives and Restriction on Double Heading of Trains AMEND Heading relating to restrictions on double heading on pages 4 to 25 inclusive to read Restrictions on Double Heading of Trains other than Passenger and Class C Freight unless shown PAGE AMEND Item 5 General Instructions to read Unless otherwise shown the coupling of locomotives or the double heading of passenger or freight trains by locomotives of any class permitted to ru
88. forms Nos 3 and 4 Heysham at Morecambe end of platform No 2 These switches must only be used by the Station Master or deputy at Lancaster Green Ayre Morecambe Promenade or Heysham Any person becoming aware of an unusual occurrence which may make it desirable for the electricity to be cut off must at once communicate with one of the persons enumerated above or direct with the Signalman at Lancaster Green Ayre whichever is the quicker In cases of great emergency the above switches may be used without first telephoning the Signalman at Lancaster Green Ayre asking for the electricity to be cut off but in this event the Signalman must be telephoned immediately afterwards In addition to the above there is an isolating and earthing switch near Lancaster Castle No 4 box Down Home from Branch signal worked by a lever in that box This switch cuts off electricity on the Lancaster Castle station side of the switch only and may be operated by the Signalman at Lancaster Castle No 4 box as required Instruction No 15 AMEND 5 Except for the switch near Lancaster Castle No 4 box the switch operating rods are secured by padlock the keys for which are kept at Lancaster Green Ayre box Morecambe Promenade Foreman s Office and the Telegraph Office at Heysham The boxes in which these keys are kept must be locked so that they can only be obtained by breaking the glass front of the box The key of the box is kept by the Elec
89. h mistakes do not occur Empty Baskets After liberation of the birds empty baskets must be cleared of litter and returned without delay to home stations where the staff must place them in safe custody and examine the labels to see that no baskets belonging to any other station are kept on hand Empty baskets received without address labels must be immediately reported to the Lost Property Department description and size also date and train received being given in all cases Loss or delay to empty baskets not only gives rise to claims but seriously inconveniences the owners who are not able to utilize the baskets fully for training purposes and involves the railway in loss of revenue Empty baskets must not be thrown out Accompanied by Convoyers As a general rule Homing pigeons conveyed for liberation at stations in connection with races promoted by Clubs Federations and Combines are in charge of convoyers These men are supplied with permits authorising them to travel in the vans in order that they may assume full responsibility for seeing that the birds are not interfered with in any way to attend to the feeding and watering and finally to release the birds at the destination station Railway staff must render every assistance to the convoyers including the unloading of the baskets from the vans at the points from which liberation takes place P 3 3149 0 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued COVERED COMBINATION TRUCKS
90. hat located at the signal at which the train is detained Rule 136 b Modified Should the whole of a train over run a station platform it must not be set back without the permission of the Signalman and then only when considered absolutely necessary by the District Control Room After the train has come to a stand the Signalman must be informed where the train is standing by means of the nearest available telephone When the telephone is a signal post telephone but does no apply to the line on which the train is standing the Signalman must be advised accordingly Rule 149 Modified Exception i The authority to propel trains within Station Limits will not apply except in cases where the area to be known as Station Limits is defined for the particular place concerned in these instructions Rule 153 a Modified A freight train must not be run on any running line without a brake van in rear unless specially authorised or as shown below I n cases where the area to be known as Station Limits is defined for the particular place concerned in these instructions a freight train may be run within that area without brake van in rear The person in charge of the movement must immediately inform the Signalman by the most expeditious means in the event of anything untoward happening to the movement or should any vehicle become detached Rule 175 c Modified Ballast trains must not return in the wrong d
91. height The following AMENDMENTS must be made to APPENDIX E Nearest Structure No l Location DELETE 43 03 Darnall 1 Near sand dryer DL i9 i West end of Electric Locomotive Depot i Manchester London Road 0 15 i East end No 2 platform 12 ft from top of ramp i East end No platform adjacent to lamp room 7 42 INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS WARNING SPECIAL ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE FOLLOWING LIVE WIRES EUSTON MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL ELECTRIFICATION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE OVERHEAD EQUIPMENT ON ANY LINES OR SIDINGS BETWEEN THE PLACES SPECIFIED BELOW WILL BE ENERGISED AT 25 000 VOLTS AND MUST BE REGARDED ALIVE AT ALL DANGER OVERHEAD LIVE WIRES TIMES BETWEEN EUSTON LIVERPOOL LINE BASFORD HALL JUNCTION AND LIVERPOOL LIME STREET Structure No G 156 26 Structure No LI93 142 Including STOKE LINE from Crewe South Junction to Structure No KC 08 05 SALOP LINE from Crewe South Junction to Structure No C 01 27 CHESTER LINE from Crewe North Junction to Structure No 159 31 SALOP GOODS JUNCTION AND CREWE NORTH JUNCTION VIA Structure No LL 157 103 CHESTER INDEPENDENT LINES SALOP GOODS JUNCTION AND CREWE COAL YARD VIA LIVERPOOL Structure No LL 157 103 INDEPENDENT LINES Structure No G 158 158 GRESTY LANE No AND SALOP GOODS
92. il further notice all B T C engines will be prohibited from entering Sidings Nos I 2 3 and 4 of the Coalite Private Sidings at Askern A notice board prohibiting entry has been erected at the entrance to the sidings SHAFTON JUNCTION GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY SIDINGS Grimethorpe Colliery Sidings Ground Frame The ground frame controlling this siding is secured by a padiock the key to which is kept in Shafton Junction Signal Box I When a train requires to work at the siding the Guard must obtain the key from Shafton Junction Signal Box The train must stop at the signal controlling the entrance to the siding and the Guard must operate the ground frame in accordance with the instructions exhibited there When the work is completed and the train is ready to depart the Guard must assure the Signalman at Shafton Junction that the ground frame Up Main signal has been taken off and that the ground frame is padlocked The Guard must take the key forward and hand it to the Signalman at Grimethorpe Siding Signal Box who must return it to Shafton Junction Signal Box by the first suitable train YORK DRINGHOUSES DOWN SIDINGS Until further notice Siding No 534 Dgm No 257 will be reduced in length by approximately 40 yards The track will be severed and only temporary wheel stops fitted and great care must be exercised by all concerned when using the siding DARLINGTON PARKGATE Until further notice all traffic for Nestfield Sidings to
93. in has to come to a stand must test the Westinghouse brake and then run forward at such a speed as to enable him to stop the train at the proper place b Unless the Westinghouse brake is working properly when thus tried the Driver must whistle for the Guard s attention stop the train and inform the Guard that the Westinghouse brake is out of order and that the hand brake must be relied upon for working the train The train must then be worked forward at reduced speed under the control of the hand brakes and special care must be taken in approaching stations at which the train has to stop c Should the Driver discover any defect in the working of the brake which would render it ineffective he must as soon as possible give the Guard notice and arrange with him as to the use of the hand brake if necessary d The brake must be applied with great care so as to bring the train to a stand without rebounding or otherwise causing inconvenience to the passengers For ordinary stops the valve should be opened and again closed gently when the pressure has been reduced by about 5 to 8 tb 32 INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued LANCASTER MORECAMBE AND HEYSHAM SECTION continued Booklet dated March 1937 continued e The Driver on finding that the brake has been applied by the Guard or automatically must at once assist in stopping the train by an ordinary brake application f Should a Driver
94. ine between Wingate Station and Trimdon Grange Signal Boxes is being used for the storage of surplus mineral wagons and unti further notice the Up line will be worked in accordance with the Regulations for Train Signalling on Single Lines of Railways by the Electric Token Block System between Wingate Station Signal Box and Trimdon Grange East Crossover No 4 THE ELECTRIC TOKEN BLOCK SECTION WILL BE BETWEEN WINGATE STATION AND TRIMDON GRANGE SIGNAL BOX TRIMDON STATION The Signal Box at Trimdon Station has been dispensed with and a Ground Frame released by the Electric Token installed from which the Goods Yard poir amp s are worked REPAIRS TO BRIDGE No 29 BETWEEN TRIMDON GRANGE TRIMDON AND COXHOE BRIDGE STATION SIGNAL BOXES The Up and Down lines through Bridge No 29 have been interlaced This interlacing extends for approximately 200 yards commencing in the Down direction at approximately 200 yards ahead of Trimdon Grange Down Starting signal The tracks return to their normal alignment at a point approximately 00 yards on the Coxhoe Bridge Station side of the bridge Until further notice Trains will be worked between Trimdon Grange and Coxhoe Bridge Station Signal Boxes in accordance with the Regulations for Train Signalling on Single Lines of Railway by the Electric Token Block System except that Up trains travel over the Up line and Down trains over the Down line The Token Section extends from Trimdon Grange to Coxhoe Bri
95. ineering Department b The brake on each vehicle can be released by opening the release valve on the pipes leading to the brake cylinders This is done by means of the release cord or wire which is to be found under the body of the vehicles about the centre of the frame The valves close themselves by the cord or wire being allowed to go free c No unauthorised person must interfere with any of the cocks or valves on the train MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD WATH ELECTRIFIED LINES BOOKLET OF WORKING INSTRUCTIONS 1954 PAGE 24 INSTRUCTION 23 AMEND first paragraph to read Unless the overhead line equipment has been isolated and earthed in accordance with the isolation procedure contained herein it is forbidden to climb above the footplate or cab floor level of locomotives or tenders for any purpose whilst om the electrified lines except at those water columns where the height of the contact wire is 20 feet above rail level or the track is unwired PAGES 52 and 53 INSTRUCTION No 70 must be AMENDED to read as follows Defects in Electric Locomotives 70 Locomotive crews must keep a sharp look out for any unusual noises or unusual operation of the locomotive including motors gearing bogies pantographs or other equipment The Motorman must if possible isolate the defective equipment with the least possible delay and if the locomotive is safe to proceed continue the journey to destination where the fault must be reported A
96. ing master control key thus ensuring that the power equipment on the train is switched off b Putting hand brake hard on Instruction No 35 AMEND reference to reversing key and control key to read master control key Instruction No 38 clause reference to Rule 148 to read Rules 117 and 148 instruction No 39 AMEND 39 If an electric train fails and requires assistance from another train at the rear the Motorman of the disabled train must hand his master control key to the Motorman or Driver of the assisting train and ride in the leading cab of the disabled train If the assisting train is an electric train the Guard of the disabled train must ride with the Motorman of the assisting train and help him in observing all signals including the front Motorman s hand signals if the failure is electrical the appropriate jumpers must not be connected between the two trains it is a brake failure or the assisting train is a steam train the brake hoses between the two trains must not be coupled electric train must not be used to assist a disabled steam train 38 INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued LANCASTER MORECAMBE AND HEYSHAM SECTION continued Booklet Dated March 1937 continued Instruction No 44 AMEND item I Remove master control key DELETE ltem 2 Items 3 4 and 5 renumbered 2 3 and 4 respectively I
97. ingham New St 6 9 Bloxwich 7X To read 9 Bordesley 6 Birmingham Central 6 0 Brandon amp W 5X Delete Birmingham 6M 10 Braceborough Spa 57T mid transfers 10 Brackley 133 Walsall New Entry 7X 10 Brinscall 33 i Amend Zone Centre 10 Branston amp Heighington 56T No 8 to read Man 10 Bredon W25 chester Piccadilly or IO Brindley Heath 7X Mayfield I Delete entry for Burnt 2 Delete for Mill 50 165 Chesterfield Central Bromley London i 2 Amend Zone Centre I Bubwith 182 No 144 to read Man Brooklands Cheshire chester Piccadilly Bromsgrove W25 2 Delete 03 6 Il Broom Junction W25 2 Add 149 Fenchurch St II Brownhills 7X 3 Aintree 23 HI Broughton in Furness 28 28X 3 Acle 59 Burnage 18 3 Abergoed 5 I Brynmawr w3 3 Abercairny 74 75 12 Burwell 166 7 3 Adlington 3l 12 Capel I56 3 Albion 6 12 Canning Town I 3 Alcester W25 2 Calcots 76 3 Aldridge 7X 12 Buxworth 49 46T 49 46T 4 Arkholme 30 12 Bynea WS 4 amp F 5X 12 Byfield 133 4 Althorp Park 4 2 Calvert 3 4 Anerley SK 12 Cannock 7X 4 Annitsford 197 13 Caton 5 26 4 Altrincham C2 13 Cavendish 161 4 Alvechurch 6 Chalkwell 149 4 Arley amp F 57 13 Charwelton 133 5 Bacup 19T 13 Carlton Towers 180 5 Ashchurch W25
98. ings approximately 100 yards long These sidings are used for storing ashes for the construction of Stourton New Marshalling Yard B XSALTAIRE STATION Until further notice the wooden portions of the Down and Up platforms at the Keighley end of Saltaire Station are out of use pending removal 2 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued XBRADFORD GOODS YARD FORMER TRAFALGAR STREET CROSSING Contractor s plant and vehicles will be using the above crossing between the hours of 8 0 am and 6 0 pm each day including Saturday and Sunday Drivers to keep a sharp look out for hand signals X NOSTELL NORTH JUNCTION AND NOSTELL SOUTH JUNCTION TO WHARNCLIFFE WOODMOOR Until further notice the lines from Nostell North Junction and Nostell South Junction to Wharncliffe Woodmoor have been closed to all through traffic Until the permanent way is removed the Up and Down lines will be used for the storage of empty wagons from a point opposite to Nostell Up Branch Home signals Nos 37 59 to a point opposite to Wharn cliffe Woodmoor Up Starting signal No 14 notice board lettered stop and telephone for instructions applicable to the Down line has been provided at a point opposite to Nostell Up Branch Home signals Nos 37 59 the telephone at these signals being used for this purpose Wintersett and Ryhill Station Signal Box and Notton and Royston Station Signal Box have been closed as block posts USER OF CARR LANE OCCUPATION LEVEL CROSSING BETWE
99. irection Rules 178 and 179 Modified When protecting his train in rear the Guard must carry out the provisions of Rule 179 j except that it will not be mecessary to go beyond the next stop signal in rear although this signal is exhibiting a Proceed aspect providing this applies to an unobstructed route Should the Guard arrive at junction points before reaching the signal he must place three detonators ahead of the junction points so that trains proceeding over the unobstructed route do not pass over them The Guard must then continue to the signal and communicate with the Signalman Rule 182 Modified The exhibition of a green hand signal waved slowly from side side will only indicate to a Driver that his train is divided and will not authorise nim to pass a signal at Danger Rules 183 and 184 Modified Wrong Line Order Form D Yellow will not apply Wrong Line Order Forms Pink and Green will apply for a movement from the signal next ahead of where the train or portion of a train is standing When Wrong Line Order Form or is used in these circumstances the heading must be amended to read Guard to Driver of Assisting Engine or Driver to Driver of Assisting Engine as the case may be The Guard after protecting his train when Form is used and the Driver or Fireman when Form is used must proceed to the stop signal next ahead of the disabled train to
100. ivisional Superintendent of Operation Derby to read Line Traffic Officer Operating Manchester i AMEND reference to gantry 183 T H to read gantry 185 Instruction No 25 DELETE Instruction No 26 DELETE Instruction No 27 AMEND The destination indicators at both ends of trains must be illuminated after sunset during fog and falling snow The two top white lights only must be used for displaying the head code at the leading end of trains and the following code must be exhibited after sunset during fog and falling snow Loaded electric trains all routes Top right hand light in the direction of travel Empty electric trains all routes Two top lights Each train must display one electric tail light at all times when on any running line and the Driver must see the proper head light code is exhibited and that the electric head and tail lights and destination indicators are altered and illuminated as necessary An oil lamp cleaned and trimmed ready for use must be carried in the Guard s compartment and the Guard will be responsible for the fixing of an oil tail lamp when the train is stabled also in an emergency on any running line in the event of failure of the electric tail light Instruction No 28 AMEND 28 The conveyance of Horse Boxes Parcels vans etc on electric trains is prohibited instruction No 29 AMEND l 2 29 Isolation Telephones A special telephone circuit is provided bet
101. k Fruit and Perishables Shipping Traffics Green Arrow Other Traffics covered by current instructions It is essential that these instructions are strictly carried out and Inspectors Guards and all others connected with the wiring of Freight trains should pay special attention to this important matter DIESEL TRACTION MOVEMENTS UNDER FLOOD WATER CONDITIONS The following instructions which are applicable to all forms of diesel traction i e diesel electric diesel mechanical and diesel hydraulic must be observed under flood conditions l Normal movement of diesel locomotives multiple unit trains and rail cars should cease when the water level reaches inch below the underside of the head of the running line 2 Emergency running at 3 m p h is permissible whether conductor rails are present or not with the water level not exceeding 4 inches above the top of the running rail except that in the case of diesel main line locomotives with hydraulic transmission a limit of 6 inches will apply Movement should not be permitted when the water level exceeds 4 inches above the top of the running rail 6 inches in the case of diesel Main line locomotives with hydraulic transmission 0 113 10 6 Lis OCCUPATION LEVEL CROSSING GATES Attention is called to the danger arising from the large number of occupation crossing gates which are consistently being left open contrary to the owners statutory obligation It is necessary for an
102. l locomotives are running light coupled together either in multiple or tandem they must be signalled in accordance with Block Regulation 3 7 When two or more locomotives coupled together are running light or working a train on or on to a single line the Driver of the leading locomotive will be responsible for advising the Signalman concerned at the start of the journey whether the locomotives are working in tandem or multiple This information must be passed on from box to box PAGE 47 INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE RUNNING OF SELF PROPELLED TRACK RECORD ING MACHINES Clause AMEND first paragraph to read Matisa machine cannot be relied upon to actuate track circuits and unless the Signalman is aware that the machine is of the Elliott type the following instructions must be carried out RUNNING AND WORKING OF BALLAST CLEANING MACHINES 49 AMEND first sentence of Clause 11 amplied to read 14 The 2ST machine cannot be relied upon to actuate track circuits and the following instructions must be carried out for these machines TRACK CIRCUITS 64 AMEND Clause 5 to read 5 Engineer s trolley motor trolley velocipede tamping machine type 2ST ballast cleaning machine or Matisa track recording machine must not be relied upon to operate track circuits and protection must be provided in accordance with the Rules or Instructions applicable 89 M
103. lete Entry Green Lane Junction Tyne Dock to Tyne Dock Bottom Wailes Dove Co s Sidings Hebburn Delete Entry Engineer s Siding and Corbridge Tip Sidings Lamesley Teams Traders Sidings Atlas Rivet Works Dunston Staiths Old and New vs T kx Scotswood Junction to West Wylam Junction via Newburn Haltwhistle Junction to Alston Station 0 po s 237 238 239 240 241 243 245 246 247 248 249 255 261A 264 269 279 280 19 19 19 19 9 X20 X20 20 X20 20 X20 x20 22214 21 217 22 7 720077 72 7 e 7777777777 777777777777777 777 7 57707777 77 2577277 7 1 0 7 2 525 4 02210 010 5 7 2 00 7 2 2 000022 2 e ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES continued As printed uniess otherwise shown below NORTH EASTERN OPERATING AREA E gE i Restrictions on Double Heading of Trains other than Passenger and Class C Freight unless shown 350 h p also c As shown As shown Add DES permitted on Quay lines sub ject to running dead slowly when working from Quayside Yard to the Quay via West Gate Particulars of Restrictions or Special Remarks BR 9 2 10 0 prohibited from detaching into Trafalgar North Yard and any detaching move ments by this class at Argyle Street must only be made into the Down
104. line working is in operation and the Pilotman must sign the book and enter the time on each occasion he arrives at the ground frame signal box controlling the crossover road where trains are crossed to their proper line after proceeding over the single line in the wrong direction 50 INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued Clause g The crossover road through which trains are crossed from the obstructed line to proceed along the single line in the wrong direction must not be used without the permission of the Pilotman Clause h Any intermediate ground frame in the section which is being used for single line working must not be used unless the Pilotman is present Clause i Except where special instructions to the contrary are issued when Absolute Block Regulation 25 a iii is in operation on the section being used as a single line the Signalman must not give permission for a train to approach unless the single line section is clear the crossover road points have been set and secured for the proper line and the line is clear for 200 yards ahead of the crossover road Clause j When a crossover road operated from a ground frame is being used for single line working a train must not be allowed to leave either the obstructed line or the single line to proceed towards the signal ahead of the crossover road until the permission of the Signalman controlling that signal has been ob
105. loading were adopted a large proportion of the damage would be avoided The handling and loading of this traffic should be given special attention by the supervisory staff P 3 3132 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued DAMAGE TO SIGNALLING AND PERMANENT WAY EQUIPMENT Instances continue to be reported of damage to signalling and permanent way equipment due to chains trailing from wagons and there have been several cases where unsecured chains have fallen from wagons and become fast in crossing points resulting in following wagons becoming derailed All concerned are reminded of the importance of ensuring that chains sheets etc are adequately secured in accordance with Rule 157 G 2 23548 16 EXAMINATION OF WAGONS MARKED FOR REPAIR The Commission has recently had to settle some very heavy claims for loss resulting from wagons which for some reason have lost their traffic labels and have also been found to be in need of such repair that they have been labelled by the C amp W staff to Shops This often involves the wagons being placed away amongst cripples and waiting some considerable time before they are attended to When opened in the Shops the wagons have been found to be loaded in the case of one container this was found to contain meat which had become a total loss It is therefore most important that all wagons or containers should be examined to make certain that they are empty before being put away amongst cri
106. miles per hour on the Up and Down lines between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield Victoria The restriction must also be applied to L N E R Horse Boxes with 14 feet wheelbase which are lettered run at Speeds exceeding 60 m p h on L N E R only The instructions on page 89 of the General Appendix headed Conveyance of Four Wheeled Non Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock and Braked Freight Stock in Passenger Trains are modified accordingly O 7423 MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD W ATH ELECTRIFIED LINES ARDWICK No I MANCHESTER PICCADILLY AND DUCIE STREET GOODS DEPOT The overhead equipment between the places specified below has been energised at 1 500 volts and must be regarded as being Alive at all times unless a written Permit to work has been issued by the C M amp E E Electric Traction Engineer Eastern Region to show that a section or sections of the equipment concerned has been isolated and earthed and that it is safe for the work to be carried out Lines Affected Between Ardwick No Structure No M 188 08 1 Down East Up East and East Engine Siding Down L M Goods line Ducie St Goods Depot Structure No M 188 65 Up L M Goods line Nos 1 2 3 amp 4 Platform line and Manchester Piccadilly Station and Ducie Street Goods Depot Structure No M 188 91 Ardwick No Structure No M 188 08 Up and Down East Goods line j When it is necessa
107. mpleted his preparation of the train and whilst the Driver is in the leading driving cab with the brake valve isolating cock open in that cab c If the Guard upon making the test finds that the pressure does not rise the brake connection is interrupted and he must not permit the train to be started until a search has been made to find the cause of the interruption d When a Guard has occasion to apply the brake he must open the cock and allow the air to escape until the train is brought to a standstill but he should only use the brake in case of emergency If a train fails to stop at a station at which it is booked to call or runs in any way irregularly the Guard must at once take steps to bring the train to a stand and ascertain if all is well with the Driver in charge In these circumstances unless the Guard has reason to consider an emergency application of the brake is necessary he must apply the air brake by partially opening the emergency valve in the Guard s compartment until the pressure has been reduced by about 3 to 8 b or until speed is so reduced that he is satisfied the Driver has become aware that the train is required to stop e In the case of a train becoming divided the Guard must put the hand brake hard on before going back to protect his train 70 a The Driver and Guard must report any defect or irregularity at the next stopping place and the station staff must immediately advise the Mechanical amp Electrical Eng
108. n Signal Box AND NORTON CROSSING TO STRUCTURES APPROXIMATELY 130 yards in advance of Nos G 176 03 and G 176 04 Up Main Signal No W J 3 ADDITIONAL SECTIONS including Over and Wharton Branch at TO STRUCTURES APPROXIMATELY 380 yards on the South Side Winsford Junction No GX 166 05 of Winsford Junction Signal Northwich Branch at Hartford TO STRUCTURES APPROXIMATELY 50 yards in advance of Junction Nos HH 00 17 and 18 Hartford Junction C L C Down Starting signal CREWE NORTH JUNCTION and HOLYHEAD CREWE NORTH JUNCTION FROM STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 20 yards South of Crewe No GC 158 01 North Junction signal AND CREWE STEELWORKS TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 260 yards in advance of No GC 159 3I Steelworks Up Home signal 20B KIDSGROVE CENTRAL and CREWE SOUTH JUNCTION CREWE NORTH FROM STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 30 yards on the Crewe STAFFORD SIDINGS No KC 08 05 South Junction side of North Stafford Sidings signal box AND CREWE SOUTH JUNCTION TO STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 120 yards South of Crewe No G 157 86 South Junction signal box GRESTY LANE No 2 and CREWE SOUTH JUNCTION GRESTY LANE No 2 FROM STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 500 yards on the Crewe No C 01 27 side of Gresty Lane No 2 Down Distant signal AND CREWE SOUTH JUNCTION TO STRUCTURE AT Crewe South Junction signal box No G 157 95 CREWE GOODS LINES DOWN and UP CHESTER INDEPENDENTS SALOP GOODS JUNCTION FROM STRUCTURE At Salop Goods Junction
109. n Tyne Low Fell Sidings South Shields Hilda Garden Lane Stella Gill Pelton 2 Beamish Station Stella Gill Beamish Station Annfield Plain Annfield East South Medomsley Page No INSERT 58 HOURS OF OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES N E REGION continued Booklet dated 26th August 1961 until further notice continued AMENDED HOURS OF OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES WINTER W T T continued Amended hours etc 9 0 a m to 5 24 p m Monday to Friday Closed Saturday 6 35 a m to 8 35 p m Monday to Saturday 7 0 a m to 9 0 p m Monday to Saturday 6 45 a m to 8 45 p m Monday to Saturday As shown Monday to Friday 5 45 a m to 11 5 a m Saturday 8 30 a m to 5 0 p m Monday to Friday 8 0 a m to 12 30 p m Saturday 6 15 a m to 6 0 p m Monday 6 30 a m to 6 0 p m Tuesday to Friday 6 0 a m to 10 0 a m Saturday 6 30 a m to 8 30 p m Monday to Saturday 6 30 a m to 8 30 p m Monday to Saturday 8 15 a m to 9 45 a m and 1 0 p m to 8 38 p m Monday to Friday 8 0 a m to 3 40 p m Saturday 5 30 a m to 9 30 p m Monday to Saturday 5 30 a m to 9 30 p m Monday to Saturday 7 50 a m to 4 14 p m Monday to Friday 9 0 am to 5 48 pm or finish Monday to Friday Closed Saturday 10 0 a m to 3 53 p m Monday to Friday Closed Saturday 6 15 a m to 8 15 p m Monday to Saturday 9 0 a m to 5 24 p m Monday to Friday Closed Saturday 8 0 am to 4 0 pm Monday to Friday 8 0 am t
110. n any electrified line Such work is however permissible on platforms Nos and 2 at Heysham provided the switch referred to in instruction No 21 has been appropriately operated to the SAFE position Instruction No 12 second paragraph AMEND At Morecambe Promenade Station duly authorised men may get upon the roofs of motor vehicles standing upon No 5 siding for the purpose of attending to the apparatus on the roofs but before doing so they must first cut off the electricity from the wire over that siding and then earth the wire by means of the appropriate isolating and earthing switch The switch in connection with No 5 siding must only be used by these authorised men of the Electrical Department and the regular and spare electric train Drivers and the keys for this switch are in the Driver s cabin instruction No 14 AMEND 14 n an emergency any member of the Staff may ask for electricity to be cut off this can be done on telephone demand to the Signalman at Lancaster Green Ayre The person making the request must i State his Name Grade and Station ii Where speaking from iii Reason for the isolation iv Line or lines affected V Stay at the telephone until assured that the electricity has been cut off Switches are also provided for the purpose of cutting off the electricity at Lancaster Green Ayre near signal box on Down platform Morecambe Promenade near the terminal end of plat
111. n over the section of line may be allowed ROE He ATION AND TYPES OF ENGINES Ex L N E R Engines are referred to in this pamphlet by the code given in the first column of the table below id Classification Code Motive Power Class Wheel Arrangement Type 8P 6F 4 6 2 Passenger Tender L N E A lI 8P 6F 4 6 2 Passenger Tender Ex L N E A 2 8P 7F 4 6 2 Passenger Tender Ex L N E A 2 3 8P 7F 4 6 2 Passenger Tender L N E A 3 7P 6F 4 6 2 Passenger Tender Ex L N E 4 8P 6F 4 6 2 Passenger Tender Ex L N E 8 1 SMT gt 4 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender Ex L N E B 16 2 5P 6F 4 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender Ex N E 16 3 5P 6F 460 Mixed Traffic Tender Ex N E 16 2P 3F 06 0 Freight Tender Ex G N 1 2P 3F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex G C J t1 3 2P 3F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex G C IP 2F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex G E 1 17 2P 4F 0 6 0 Freight Tender 119 3P 5F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex G E 20 1 5F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex G E J 25 3 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex N E J 26 SF C 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex N E J 27 5F 0 0 Freight Tender Ex N E J 35 4 0 6 0 Freight Tender N B J 35 5 3F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex N B J 36 2 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex N B 4 37 5F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex N B J 38 6F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex L N E 3 3911 4P 5F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex L N E J 39 2 4P 5F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex L N E J 39 3 4P 5F 0 6
112. n the Guard s van with the escort who must be in possession of the appropriate permit and of passenger and dog tickets covering the journey DELETE last sentence An indemnity form must be signed PAGE 117 Dealers Drovers and Others in charge of Livestock DELETE from last line of first paragraph the words on signing an indemnity freeing the Commission of all liability XHOURS OF OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES N E REGION Booklet dated 26th August 1961 until further notice AMENDED HOURS OF OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES WINTER W T T Page No Signal Box Amended hours etc l York York Ex DELETE all remarks following name of Signal Box 2 Durham Bridge House 7 0 a m to 11 0 p m Monday to Saturday Ferryhill Coxhoe ii js Main lines 9 0 am to 4 0 pm Monday to Saturday Other than main lines 6 0 am to 8 0 pm Monday to Saturday Chester le Street Station 6 50 am to 9 20 pm Monday to Friday 6 50 am to 6 20 pm Saturday 3 Acklington Chevington P 2 Supervising station should be Widdrington Heaton Ouseburn w 6 45 am to 1 45 pm Monday to Saturday Morpeth Pegswood Station e As Shown Monday to Friday 7 0 a m to 12 20 p m Saturday Widdrington North iy 0 6 0 a m to 9 36 p m Monday to Friday 6 0 a m to 12 0 noon Saturday Chevington i Acklington Station 6 0 a m to 9 16 p m Monday to Saturday 4 Longhoughton Stamford Cr
113. nction Knottingley Junction to Burton Salmon via Ferrybridge Delete entries not used Item em rw asss Ci i 4 19A 27 29A 32 3l 32 33 47 48 57 65 67 71 No 4 k5 wu G un ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES continued Restrictions on Double Heading of Trains other than Passenger C Freight unless shown Prohibited Grosmont Goath Particulars of Restrictions or Special Remarks and Class As shown Delete Groups 8 and 9 except D 49 class speed restriction 40 m p h land Summit Up Levisham Goathland Summit Down As shown Prohibited Whitby West Cliff Scarborough Up and Down Amend to read J21 125 126 N8 9 10 BI2 12 3 must not exceed 10 m p h limit over sharp curves in the running lines at the North and South ends of Stainton dale Station Classes BI2 and 812 3 speed limit 25 m p h Speed restriction 20 m p h Working of South Durham and Barningham Sidings restricted to Classes 136 17 and J72 NORTH EASTERN OPERATING AREA Route Availa bility Additional Classes Permitted Group Add WD8 2 8 0 permitted subject to speed restriction of 10 over Bridge No 6 Milnerwood Add WD8 2 8 0 permitted between ilkley and Skipton 6 6 6 2 8 6 3 D49 BR 5 MT 4 6 0 G5 171 172 Ame
114. nction to Tow Law Blackfield 9 Delete Shildon South Shildon North Up and Down Add 13 136A Bishop Auckland Wilson s Forge Siding s T T 171 372 394 pr zs ds 13 138 Spring Gardens Junction to end of BR maintenance at Butter 4 Q6 to Randolph Colliery Sidings Gates knowle Goods 139 Shildon North 06 Bridge Junction West Auckland 7 Delete restriction 142 Crook to Sunniside Bank Foot Amend to read Crook to Add Class 8 WD 2 8 0 provided E Peases West Coke Ovens l use is not made of Spion Cop Road 12 144 Tow Law Junction to end of BR maintenance on Sunnyside Branch 3 BR 4 MT 2 6 0 id T LMR 4 MT 2 6 0 BR 3 MT 2 6 0 146 Slotburn Brick Works ss BR4MT260 us LMR 4 MT 2 6 0 T BR 3 MT 2 6 0 e z 13 149 Bishop Auckland East Junction to Reilly Mill Junction Durham 9 Delete Prohibited Bishop Auckland North and East Up i and Down 152 Whitby Bog Hali Junction to Loftus Es 4 Add BR 4 MTT 2 6 4 LMR 5 As shown As shown Amend to read Whitby Bog Hall to West Cliff MT 4 6 0 BR 5 MT 4 6 0 X14 155 Brotton Junction to Guisborough Station Box Amend to read E I Brotton to Boosbeck X14 157 North Skelton Junction to Priestcroft Junction Amend to read N
115. nd the black hand the pressure in the train pipe A Dead Man s handle valve is fitted to operate in the driving handle of the master controller so that should the Driver release his grip the brakes will be applied and the control current cut off d Defective Dead Man s handle or emergency valve Should the Dead Man s handle or emergency valve become inoperative the Guard must ride with the Driver until another man can be provided for the purpose or have the defect remedied The defect must be reported to the Mechanical amp Electrical Engineering Department at once Isolation of emergency valve when coasting The Dead Man s handle which is fitted to the Controller and which provides for automatic action of the brakes in cases of emergency must always be kept operative when the train is in motion Under no circumstances must the reverser key be placed in the Off position when the train is coasting 68 a Drivers must satisfy themselves chat the Westinghouse air brake is in proper working order before starting and at each station where any vehicle is attached or detached it must also be tested before descending steep inclines in order that the speed of the train may be reduced as necessary The Driver of a train running direct or backing into a platform with buffer stops at the end or to a platform where another train is standing must do so cautiously and at a proper distance from the place where the tra
116. nd to read D49 D20 Ol O2 O4 Q4 LI Q6 WD8 2 8 0 VI and V3 permitted between Gros mont and Whitby LMR4 MTT 2 6 4 LMR Standard boiler Add BR 5 MT 4 6 0 ul 5 Add All other locomotives dn Groups 6 7 and 8 may work between Falsgrave and Gallows Close Carriage Sidings but must not work into the Goods Yard 5 Delete all classes except V3 VI D20 049 Add BR 5 MT 4 6 0 6 Add Ll V 3 9 Parkgate Junction to Albert Hill Junction As printed unless otherwise shown below Page Item No No Section of Line 9 80 Otley to likley via Burl y Junction also to Bradford Forster Square via Menston 9 8l likley to Colne Add 9 88A ROF Circular Railway Thorp Arch 9 9 York Skelton Junction to Starbeck South York and Harrogate Add 10 03A Pickering New Bridge Quarry 10 j 103 Pickering to Whitby Town Station 10 104 Scarborough Falsgrave to Gallows Close Hi 105 Scarborough Gallows Close to Whitby Prospect Hill Junction Catterick Camp Railway um oum im A LC 12 125 Barnard Castle Coal Depots us sn 2 Add BR 2 MT 2 60 us 12 4 126 gt Delete I i 127 12 129 Forcett Junction to Forcett Goods Station T T 4 12 130 Forcett Valley Junction to Forcett Quarry ER ai 4 i Prohibited Up and Down I2 132 Darlington Albert Hill Ju
117. noperative the Guard must permit staff to travel in the Guard s compartment PAGES 71 and 72 INSTRUCTION No 104 must be AMENDED to read as follows Defects in Multiple Unit Trains E 104 Train Staff must keep sharp look out for unusual noises unusual operation of the train including motors gearing bogies pantographs or other equipment The Motorman must if possible isolate the defective equipment with the least possible delay and if the train is safe to proceed continue the journey to destination where the fault must be reported l A Motorman or Guard requiring the services of a Fitter to rectify a minor fault which does not affect mobility or becoming aware of a defect which requires early attention must report the matter at the first stopping point Signalmen or Station Staff must immediately telephone such messages to Traffic Control who must then transmit this information to the nearest Electric Locomotive Depot Any defect which may necessitate an electric Multiple Unit being taken out of service must however be reported at the first signal box or station If it is necessary to remove control jumpers between any two adjacent units destroying the normal operation of the passenger doors the train must be worked in accordance with Instruction No 96 Where owing to a failure which affects mobility a Motorman requires assistance a line side electrification telephone should be used if it is nearer than
118. nstruction No 47 AMEND 47 Guards working electric trains will be required to undertake the following duties a Operation of lighting switches b Operation of continuous and hand brakes in emergency from a driving cab Coupling and uncoupling of jumpers brake hoses and mechanical couplings between vehicles in emergency Instruction No 50 AMEND reference to page 97 of the Rule Book to read page 59 of the Rule Book INSERT instruction No 50A The following code of bell signals must be used between Guard and Motorman l Stop 2 Start 3 Set back 4 Shut off power when propelling 5 Draw forward to stopping mark 6 Guard leaving train to protect accordance with rules 3 3 Guard when required by Motorman Instruction No 51 clause a AMEND reference to the attendant at Heysham Sub station to read the Signalman at Lancaster Green instruction No 53 AMEND second paragraph Chemical fire extinguishers are provided in the driving cabs of the motor cars driving trailers and luggage compartments The gas given off by the fire extinguisher in the driving cab is very dangerous and such extinguishers must not be used in a confined space The fire extinguisher in the Guard s compartment must not be used on or near electrical equipment which may be alive Water must not be used to extinguish fires on or near electrical equipment which may be alive DELETE I
119. nstructions Nos 54 and 61 INSERT instruction No 63A Before exterior cleaning of motor coaches is commenced the person in charge must ensure that the pantograph is DOWN and in addition to the norma protection of a red flag or lamp special boards inscribed CLEANERS AT WORK ON MOTOR MUST BE RAISED must be placed on the cab door handles of the Motor man s compartment Any person who may be in the Motorman s compartment must in addition be handed one of these special boards and be instructed to place the notice on the handle of the controller in the train concerned Outside cleaning of any coach above cantrail level i e the connecting strip between side panels and roof is dangerous and strictly forbidden except where the overhead contact wire has been made dead and earthed in accordance with the appropriate instructions INSERT Instructions Nos 67 70 General Regulations for working the Westinghouse Automatic Brake on Electric Trains 67 Compressed air is the power employed to work the brake which is automatic that is it applies itself in the case of a break loose or failure of any vital part b The pressure in the main reservoir must be kept to 90 Ib per square inch and in the train pipe to a pressure of 70 Ib per square inch Each motor and driving trailer car is provided with a gauge having a red and a black hand The red hand shows the pressure in the main reservoir a
120. nters must not raise their shunting poles in such a manner that the poles may be liable to come into contact with or to come into close proximity to the overhead line equipment Use of Cranes etc Whenever a crane has to be used on or near to the electrified lines arrangements must be made with the Electric Control Operator for switching off the electricity and ensuring that the overhead line equipment has been solated and earthed Whenever possible work should be carried out without interfering with the overhead line equipment and this equipment shall only be adjusted or removed by the Electric Traction Engineer s authorised staff Work which necessitates switching off the electricity shall not commence unti the equipment has been isolated and earthed Even though the electricity may have been switched off the utmost care must be exercised to ensure that damage is not caused to the overhead line equipment connections or supports Adherence to loading gauge At some points the overhead line conductors are only a very short distance clear of the maximum dimensions of a carriage or wagon load and to prevent damage to the overhead line equipment and to vehicles or their loads by coming into contact with the conductors it is absolutely necessary that the loading gauge be strictly adhered to Wagon Sheets Great care must be exercised in securing sheets on wagons routed over the electrified lines so as to prevent the sheets being raised
121. nwired lines where there is no overhead line equipment above or within reach of the vehicle and except when the overhead line has been isolated and earthed All concerned must exercise special care not to touch or to come into close proximity to the overhead line equip ment It is forbidden to climb upon the roofs of vehicles or platforms of inspection vehicles or upon the steps giving access to the roof or platform of any vehicle on a running line siding or portion thereof provided with overhead line equipment unless the overhead line equipment has first been isolated and earthed j 47 INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued EUSTON MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL ELECTRIFICATION continued CREWE MANCHESTER LONDON ROAD continued Work adjacent to the overhead line equipment Persons working adjacent to the overhead line equipment shall take special care when carrying out work of the following nature a Attending signal lamps l 2 b washing painting repairing inspecting carrying out work of any kind on lighting standards signals signal gantries water columns signal boxes station roofs buildings bridges tunnels and other structures c Carrying or using paint water or other liquids in positions where they are liable to be thrown to fall or to be projected upon the overhead line equipment or connections d Carrying or using materials such as rope wire measuring
122. o 2 noon Saturday 6 0 a m to 9 16 p m Monday to Friday 6 0 a m to 1 38 p m Saturday 0 a m to 3 30 p m Monday to Friday 0 a m to 11 30 a m Saturday 0 0 8 7 8 0 a m to 3 40 p m Monday to Friday 8 0 a m to 11 40 a m Saturday 6 0 a m Monday to 6 0 a m Sunday 8 20 a m to 4 0 p m Monday to Friday 8 20 a m to 12 0 noon Saturday 0 a m to 1 30 p m and 2 45 p m to 9 45 p m Monday to Friday 20 a m to 1 30 p m and 1 55 p m to 1 25 p m Saturday 6 6 6 20 a m to 1 20 p m and 2 0 p m to 9 35 p m Monday to Friday 6 20 a m to 1 20 p m and 2 0 p m to 11 15 p m Saturday 8 15 a m to 4 39 p m Monday to Friday 7 0 a m to 8 0 p m Monday to Saturday 6 0 a m to 8 0 p m Monday to Saturday Signal Box Tyne Dock T A Simonside East Boldon Fulwell Sunderland Villette Road South Dock Ryhope Station Seaham Hawthorn Haswell Sherburn North Durham Goods Belmont Fencehouses Wapping Bridge Washington Penshaw Station Station Consett Knitsley Station Lanchester Station Pelaw Wardley Washington Harraton Washington Chemical Works Biddick Lane Harraton Scotswood Eiswick Works Stella Gill Stella Gill Flats Stella Gill Oxhill Scotswood Elswick Works Wylam West Wylam Wylam Clara Vale Alston Lambley Station Station Newburn Walbottle Coldstream Station Tynemouth North Page No i0 20 59 HOUR
123. orth Skelton Priestcroft Branch 14 162 Darlington Albert Hill Junction to Dinsdale Oak Tree Junction 5 As shown Working of South Durham l I Barningham Sidings restricted to 136 171 172 14 165 Bowesfield to South Stockton Goods at m 27 Add V2 Inwards via Roads T6 4 11 and 12 to work on lines 50 56 5 57 58 and 59 and outwards via T5 14 166 South Stockton to Stockton Wharf Exchange Sidings xp 2 Add BR 2 MT 2 6 0 fe nmm 1 S ROUTE AVAILABILITY LOCOMOTIVES continued NORTH EASTERN OPERATING AREA As printed unless otherwise shown below f a M X A ei A X E XCCXNY T Route Restrictions on Double Heading Page Item Availa Particulars of Restrictions of Trains other than Passenger No No Section of Line bility Additional Classes Permitted or Special Remarks and Class C Freight unless Group y shown 14 168 Middlesbrough Old Town Junction to Dock Engineer s Boun 6 Add V2 allowed in Middles dary Vulcan Street brough Goods Yard on Reception Lines to 4 on the Down side and the New Independent line on the Up side I 183 Chilton Junction to end of BR maintenance on Chilton Branch
124. ossing T DELETE entry Chathill Christon Bank ps AMEND distance to read 3 miles 1 022 yards Longhoughton Station 2 25 Open as required Berwick Tweedmouth South Tweedmouth North 01 DELETE all references of these Signal Boxes Station i Marshall Meadows io 57 HOURS OF OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES N E REGION continued Booklet dated 26th August 1961 until further notice continued AMENDED HOURS OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES WINTER W T T continued Amended hours etc 5 miles 224 yds Continuously 11 0 a m to 3 0 p m Monday to Friday Closed Saturday 7 0 a m to 2 0 p m Monday to Saturday 11 20 a m to 3 0 p m Monday to Friday Closed Saturday 5 0 to 0 0 p m Monday to Friday 5 0 a m until after passing of 19 7 p m Sunderland to Durham Saturday 6 45 a m to 8 45 p m Monday to Friday 7 0 a m to 2 24 p m Monday to Friday 7 0 a m to 12 0 noon Saturday 7 0 a m to 2 24 p m Monday to Friday 7 0 a m to 12 0 noon Saturday 7 30 a m to 3 0 p m Monday to Friday 7 30 a m to 12 0 noon Saturday 7 30 a m to 3 0 p m Monday to Friday 7 30 a m to 12 0 noon Saturday 12 15 p m to 3 30 p m Monday to Friday 9 0 a m to 11 0 a m Saturday 8 0 a m to 3 36 p m Monday to Friday As required between 8 0 a m and 12 0 noon Saturday 7 0 a m to 2 20 p m Monday to Friday 7 0 a m to 12 20 p m Saturday 9 24 a m to 5 0 p m or as re
125. pin must be used In certain cases for example where wagons have been standing on an incline and the buffers have been compressed the wagons must be moved to release the buffer compression before manipulation of the screw coupling is carried out When continental type screw couplings are not in use the lower link must be placed on the suspension hook underneath the headstock to avoid fouling electrified lines or other permanent way installations i PAGE 96 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR DESCENDING INCLINES Clause 3 AMEND reference to clause in the last line to read clause 2 HAULING OF DEAD LOCOMOTIVES AND MULTIPLE UNIT STOCK OWNED BY BRITISH RAILWAYS EXCLUDING SMALL DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE LOCOMOTIVES PART II MULTIPLE UNIT STOCK PAGE 98 ADD under sub heading Procedure new clause 3 3 Conveyance of Diesel Multiple Units by Steam Hauled Trains a maximum of two diesel multiple unit vehicles may be conveyed by passenger parcels or empty coaching stock trains between the North Eastern Eastern and London Midland Regions provided the above cede are first carried out the vehicle marshalled on the extreme rear of the train and the service has been pre arranged THE ABOVE AMENDMENT WILL BE DELETED AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPEAR IN THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN SECTIONAL APPENDICES PAGE 99 CONVEYANCE OF COACHING STOCK BY FREIGHT TRAINS Unfitted freight trains AMEND first sentence to read
126. pples Van doors should be opened owing to the unreliability of testing by a blow on the side to ascertain whether loaded or empty G 3 226 1 CLOSING OF DOORS OF EMPTY COVERED WAGONS IN TRANSIT Cases have been noticed where covered vans have been despatched with the sliding doors in the open position in order to avoid rain penetrating to the inside of these wagons and to reduce wind resistance it is important that the doors of covered vehicles should be properly closed and secured before despatch All concerned with the working of trains should endeavour to see that this is done O 8870 G 1 7191 3 SPEED RESTRICTIONS FREIGHT ROLLING STOCK The following wagons which are vacuum braked are labelled as they fulfil the conditions necessary for this marking The future use of the sign on this type of wagon is under consideration but in the meantime as it was never intended these wagons should be attached to passenger trains they should not be so attached until further notice 22 ton Lowmac 20 ton Lowmac E Q 12 ton Flat E D RAIL TANK CARS RETURNED FULL IN ERROR TO SENDING POINT Many complaints have been made by the Oil firms of instances where tank cars have been received back at the forwarding point with the contents still intact It has been established that this has been due to the special double sided labels having been reversed at some point so as to exhibit the home empty side of the label
127. quired Monday to Friday 8 0 a m to 12 0 noon or as required Saturday 6 15 a m to 8 15 p m Monday to Saturday 6 0 a m to 9 21 p m Monday to Friday 6 0 a m to 1 15 p m Saturday 6 30 a m to 9 42 p m Monday to Friday 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m Saturday 6 40 a m to 9 0 p m Monday to Friday 6 40 a m to 7 0 p m Saturday 6 0 a m to 8 0 p m Monday to Saturday 5 30 a m Monday to 9 30 p m Saturday 0 reference to closing switch provided 4 15 am Monday to cessation of traffic Approximately 6 0 am Sunday 10 0 a m to 6 24 p m Monday to Friday Closed Saturday 8 30 a m to 4 54 p m to Friday Closed Saturday DELETE ENTRY AMEND distance to read 3 miles 57 yards 9 0 a m to 10 16 p m Monday to Friday 9 0 a m to 2 38 p m Saturday 7 0 a m to 10 16 p m Monday to Saturday 4 0 a m to 9 36 p m Monday 6 0 a m to 9 36 p m Tuesday to Friday 7 40 a m to 1 40 p m Saturday Signal Box Berwick Tweedmouth Pallion Diamond Hall Pallion Millfield Station Diamond Hall Durham Frankland South Dock Ryhope Silksworth Haswell Seaton Station Murton Station South Hetton Colleiry Haswell Station Shotton Colliery Castle Eden Wingate Colliery West South Hebburn West Station Jarrow Pontop Station Tyne Dock T A St Bedes Dunston on Tyne Norwood Dunston on Tyne Norwood three entries Bensham Curve Low Fell Sidings Dunston o
128. r relevant actions The Guard must carry out the appropriate rules of protection removal or assistance etc as necessary if it is found impossible to carry out a three way conversation by reason of adverse conditions prevailing on the telephone lines at the time the Motorman must act as prescribed in paragraphs 2 3 and 5 In all cases where a report is made either to the Traffic Control or the Electrical Control the name of the Motorman departure time of train from starting point and concise description of the trouble including the number of the defective coach and if necessary where it is standing must be given When stabling an electrical Multiple Unit train or being relieved the Motorman must report any defects which require immediate attention by the first available means to Traffic Control and nearest Electric Locomotive Depot All defects must be entered by the Motorman on his defect sheet Defects must be entered legibly and concisely stating date place where trouble occurred defective vehicle number departure time of train from starting point and particulars of delay the Motorman finally signing with full name if there are no defects the Motorman must so endorse the defect sheet APPENDIX A DELETE Darnall Electric Loco Depot from lines equipped for electric traction APPENDIX C DELETE Darnall Electric Loco Depot one indoor telephone APPENDIX D E RUM S A E ERE m me Location Serving Protection Provide
129. rake for every 2 wagons from ing of 35 16 loaded Carr House West to Hownes Gill Sufficient wagons brakes to be pinned down next to van when propelling from Hownes Gill to Consett South to control speed of train G 1 13 PAGE 12 INSERT NEW ENTRY From To Description of Train Proportion of Brakes to be fastened down 48B New Plate Mill Consett South Loaded trains double brake for every 3 wagons Siding Consett 1 114 5 36 INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS M S J amp A RAILWAY Booklet Dated 1931 Instruction No 3 INSERT Rule 179 c A muitiple unit electric train may be used to ass st from the rear any train not excceding its own weight and which is not rendered incapable of movement 20 10 56 5392 LANCASTER MORECAMBE AND HEYSHAM SECTION Booklet dated March 1937 instruction No 6 AMEND 6 The electric wires through Lancaster Green Ayre Station Lancaster Castle Station Heysham Station and at all overbridges are lower and nearer to the sides of the trains than on other portions of the Electrified sections and great care must be exercised accordingly Instruction No 10 AMEND reference to District Controller to read Line Traffic Officer Operating Maachester DELETE che words at night and on Sundays shown in the sixth line Instruction No IIl AMEND Water must not be supplied to cisterns of carriage lavatories etc o
130. rance from the Handsignalman that the Driver has been advised of the circumstances When each train is brought to a stand at the signal the Handsignalman must advise the Driver of the circumstances existing ahead giving details of the speed restriction in force and the points between which it is operative and then inform the Signalman that this has been done Where however the Signalman is unable to place the signal to Danger the Handsignalman must not remain at the signal but must continue back and carry out the instructions laid down in Clauses g and h Should it be necessary for a speed restriction more severe than 15 m p h to be imposed however the Signalman at the box in rear must be advised and arrangements made for trains to be stopped at the most convenient signal in rear of the obstruction and Drivers advised of the circumstances ahead In connection with clauses c and d where owing to distance from the box it is impossible for the Ganger or man in charge to sign the Train Register Book entry the Signalman must ascertain the name of the Person concerned and record this in the Train Register Book beneath the entry 5 LOADS OF PASSENGER TRAINS L M R Booklet dated Ist November 1954 I CLASS 7P 4 6 0 Ex LMS ROYAL SCOT LOCOMOTIVES AMEND Power Classification to read 7P 6F TENDER 2 6 0 ex L M S parallel and taper boilers AMEND power classification to read 57 5 Mixed Traffic Fr
131. rivers must be the alert and sound locomotive whistle or warning horn when approaching Whistle boards have been erected BETWEEN GREAT HORTON AND CULLINGWORTH Until further notice the Up and Down lines between Great Horton and Cullingworth will be worked by Pilot Guard in accordance with the instructions on page 254 of the N E R Sectional Appendix Southern Section O 8574 GREETLAND No AND No 2 Until further notice the new connection at the Sowerby Bridge end of the Up Siding at Greetland No 2 will not be available for traffic purposes EXAMINATION OF PASSENGER VEHICLES BEFORE BEING WORKED AWAY AS EMPTY There has been a number of cases recently of vans being found in sidings without labels but containing traffic These vans have apparently been dealt with as empty vehicles and Stationmasters or other officials in charge of the working must make such arrangements as to ensure all contents have been unloaded before vehicles are removed from station platforms or unloading docks as empty When this is quite impracticable arrangements must be made to examine the vehicles as soon as possible after removal from platforms i This instruction must be strictly adhered to P 3 3302 CONVEYANCE OF RADIO ACTIVE MATERIALS BY PASSENGER OR PARCELS TRAIN it has been agreed that certain types of radio active materials as described below may be conveyed by passenger or parcels train in accordance with the following con
132. rol and nearest Electric Locomotive Depot All defects must be entered by the Motorman on his defect sheet Defects must be entered legibly and concisely stating date place where trouble occurred number of locomotive departure time of train from starting point and par ticulars of delay the Motorman finally signing with full name If there are no defects the Motorman must so endorse the defect sheet PAGE 54 DELETE Rule 55 and Rule 56 Standard Rules 55 and 56 in the Rule Book apply O 7423 PAGE 63 INSTRUCTION No 93 must be DELETED and the following SUBSTITUTED The following code of bell signals must be used from Guard to Motorman Code of Bell Signals from Guard to Motorman Stop Start Set back Guard leaving train in accordance with Rules Draw forward O Qn N PAGE 66 INSTRUCTION 94 ADD after last paragraph Halt Button Mounted underneath each door control box is a push button which when pressed will open the nearest doors on that side of the motor coach Its purpose is to allow staff to be de trained at Mottram Yard Exit without allowing the remaining passenger doors to be opened Trainmen and others wishing to alight at this point must travel in the motor coach next to the Guard s compartment occupied by the Guard These doors are closed by pressing the button the door control box If for any reason the nearest doors to the Guard s compartment are i
133. rovision of Handsignalmen In no circumstances must a trolley be moved in the wrong direction and clause g ii will not apply Rule 216 Modified In no circumstances must a ballast train be set back in the wrong direction and clause j will not apply Rule 217 Modified In the circumstances outlined in the third paragraph of clause a the Ganger or man in charge in addition to appoint Ing Handsignalmen to protect the obstruction must also advise the Signalman as soon as possible The Signalman must protect the obstruction by placing to Danger the nearest signal in rear of the obstruction which can be so operated Should there be no signal which the Signalman can replace to Danger in rear of the obstruction he must request the Signalman in rear to afford the necessary signal protection Reminder appliances must be placed on the levers or switches concerned In all cases the permission of the Signalman must be obtained before a rail is taken out or relaying operations are commenced In connection with clauses g or h if when going back the Handsignalman arrives at a signal he must advise the Signalman of the circumstances by telephone If the Signalman can operate the signal to Danger the Handsignalman must remain at the signal exhibiting a hand Danger signal and place a detonator on the line The Signalman must maintain the signal concerned at Danger and must not take it off for a train to proceed until he has obtained an assu
134. rriage and Wagon Staff must be drawn to the vehicle at the earliest opportunity In the case of private sidings Station Masters must make arrangements beforehand to be promptly advised by the owners of such sidings of all mishaps occurring therein so that the vehicles concerned may be inspected by the Railways C amp W Examiner before being allowed on the running line In addition where the cause of derailment is not apparent or the mishap is attributed to the condition of the vehicle it must not be allowed to go forward until authorised by the District Operating Officer who must be promptly consulted on the matter X XAMEND DERAILMENT OF ENGINES AND VEHICLES GAUGING OF WHEELS heading to read DERAILMENT OF ENGINES GAUGING OF WHEELS and DELETE last paragraph X PAGE 116 DOGS CONVEYANCE BY PASSENGER TRAIN AMEND Last two paragraphs Greyhounds accompanying passengers Greyhounds must not be allowed into the compartments of passenger carriages but should be accommodated in the Guard s van or special vehicle provided for the purpose A passenger who desires to accompany his greyhounds in the Guard s van may be permitted to do so provided he is in possession of an authority signed by the Station Master and of passenger and dog tickets covering the journey Service s Department and Police Dogs accompanied by Escort These dogs must not be allowed into the compartments of passenger carriages but should be accommodated i
135. ry to report to the C M amp E E Electric Traction Engineer Eastern Region on any matter in accordance with these instructions this should be done by using one of the Electrification Telephones which are situated on the lineside to contact Penistone Electric Control Room LIGHTS IN REAR CABS OF ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES During the hours of darkness the lights will be left switched on in the rear cabs of electric locomotives to assist Guards in ensuring that their trains are intact EASTERN REGION TUXFORD NORTH Until further notice a temporary level crossing has been brought into use between Tuxford North and Dukeries Junction near 1314 m p for Contractor s men using a mechanical dumper Trainmen to keep a sharp lookout WHITEMOOR JUNCTION AND MARCH EAST UP GOODS AVOIDING LINE Until further notice Drivers of trains or engines leaving the yards or Motive Power Depot Whitemoor and requiring to travel via the Up Goods Avoiding line must be prepared to find the line occupied notwithstanding that they may not have been brought almost to a stand at the signal leading to the line concerned MAXIMUM SPEEDS OF FREIGHT TRAINS ON EASTERN REGION Until further notice no Freight train must exceed a maximum speed of 60 m p h at any point on the Eastern Region STAVELEY WORKS G C LEAD DEVONSHIRE WORKS A roadway is being constructed from the Staveley Works Goods Yard to the Staveley Coal and Iron Co s New Works Tip which will cross the De
136. s 10 AND 11 DINGLE SIDINGS to Structure No SG 187 72 CRESSINGTON BRANCH to Structure No G 187 62 ALLERTON JUNCTION AND HUNTS CROSS Structure No L 187 39 Including ALLERTON DISTRICT ELECTRIC DEPOT AREA CARRIAGE SIDINGS AND GOODS LINES FORMER C L C MAIN LINE from Structures No LM 05 01 and LM 05 02 to Structures LM 06 48 LM 06 49 and LM 06 50 CREWE MANCHESTER LINE SALOP GOODS JUNCTION AND SYDNEY BRIDGE JUNCTION VIA Structure No LL 157 103 MANCHESTER INDEPENDENT LINES CREWE NORTH JUNCTION AND MANCHESTER PICCADILLY Structure No M 188 96 Including LAWTON BRANCH to Structure No LS 6 10 NORTHWICH BRANCH to Structure No SN 00 25 MACCLESFIELD BRANCH to Structure No CM 00 26 BUXTON BRANCH to Structure No SB 00 09 STALYBRIDGE BRANCH to Structure No 183 76 WILMSLOW STATION AND SLADE LANE JUNCTION VIA STYAL MANCHESTER PICCADILLY AND OXFORD ROAD STATION Structure No M 189 30 43 INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued EUSTON MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL ELECTRIFICATION continued CREWE MANCHESTER LONDON ROAD X UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE OVERHEAD LINE EQUIPMENT ON ANY LINES OR SIDINGS BETWEEN THE PLACES SPECIFIED BELOW WILL BE ENERGISED AT 25 000 VOLTS AND MUST BE REGARDED AS BEING ALIVE AT ALL TIMES AMEND CREWE BASFORD HALL JUNCTION and GRETNA JUNCTION BASFORD HALL JUNCTION FROM STRUCTURE APPROXIMATELY 70 yards North of Basford No G 156 26 Hall Junctio
137. s Gill is es T apo 22x 340 l W E 3043 INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO THE LOADS OF PASSENGER TRAINS XPAGE 9 AMEND Special Express Passenger Trains Troop Trains Troop trains composed of coaching and freight stock may be up to a maximum of 30 vehicles provided the whole of the vehicles are fitted with the continuous brake or through pipe connected up and working throughout the train Each vehicle bogie or otherwise to count as one and not more than 20 bogie vehicles must be conveyed SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS RESPECTING THE WORKING OF PASSENGER AND OTHER COACHING STOCK TRAINS TO AND FROM CERTAIN PLACES Normal maximum Special conditions Station or To or load or under which load Additional or line from equivalent may be exceeded other restriction bogie vehicles PAGE 14 AMEND Edinburgh Princes St To II 57 ft vehicles 10 B R standard Glasgow Buchanan St To 12 57 ft vehicles Inward trains must have a brake vehicle at each end E B R standard Leeds City North 0 Inward trains must not exceed 850 ft including engine or engines 12 and Trains formed locomotive wholly of B R il and two standard stock locomotives 63 5 in length over headstocks 3 and one locomotive 57 ft bogie 12 and two vehicles locomotives In calculating the length one 65 ft dining car only in each train may be counted as one 57 ft bogie vehicle Note The
138. s to Murton The Pilotman s badge will be kept at Murton Station signal box and handed to the Pilot Guard each time a train is allowed on to the Branch t must be given back to the Signalman when the train returns to the Murton end of the line O 7410 SPEEDS OF FREIGHT ROLLING STOCK PALLET VANS Until further notice trains conveying pallet vans with a wheel base of less than 11 ft whether loaded or empty must not exceed a maximum speed of 40 m p h and must not be conveyed on Class or D freight trains EXCEPT pallet vans with springs painted yellow These can be conveyed on trains up to and including Class except on Great Northern Main line South of Doncaster Black Carr exclusive provided the maximum speed does not exceed 55 m p h mes inform their drivers when such vehicles are conveyed and Drivers must regulate the speed of their trains accordingly WASHINGTON COLLIERY N C B LINE WASHINGTON FP PIT AND FATFIELD ROAD LEVEL CROSSINGS The semaphore signals at the above crossings have been dispensed with and Drivers must be prepared to stop at the notice boards erected on each side of these crossings and not proceed until a green handsignal is exhibited by the Crossing Keeper The notice boards are worded Engines must stop at this board and not proceed until the green handsignal is exhibited at the level crossing XHORSFORTH Until further notice the Down Loop line has been spiked out of use pen
139. sle No 9 Forks Junction Carlisle Rome Street Junction Carlisle No 7 London Road Junction Dalston Road Carlisle No 11 Rome Street Junction Carlisle Dentonholme North Junction 2 300 and 2 500 h p Sulzer and 2 000 h p E E Permitted Ux 51 18 Carlisle Dentonholme North Junction Carlisle No 3 Viaduct Yard Lines 2 300 and 2 500 h p Sulzer and 2 000 h p E E Permitted PCR 92 68 51 ROUTES OVER WHICH ENGINES MAY RUN LONDON MIDLAND REGION CENTRAL DIVISION XPAGE 7 Diggle Manchester Exchange ADD Section of Line Points between Engine Permitted etc Diggle and Stalybridge via Greenfield TE XPAGE 17 North Eastern Operating Area Thornhill No 1 INSERT BR 9F 2 10 0 provided the engine does Heckmondwike Central not pass over connection leading to Tipping Dock Siding at Heckmondwike Central Milner Royd Junction and Bradford Exchange Add i Four or five locomotives permitted to run coupled between Low Moor and Bradford Exchange 33 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES Routes Over which engines may run Midland Division March 1958 XPAGE 4 PRINCIPAL MAIN LINES ADD Section of Line Points Between Engines Prohibited Engines Permitted ee to Restrictions shown Horns Bridge to Burton via Clay Cross Junction 2 Crich Junction Stenson Junction Clay Mills Junction and Horninglow Bridge 5 LIVERP
140. ssenger Tank L M S Std 20 2F 0 6 0 Freight Tank Ex N L 2Q 2F 0 6 0 Freight Tank Ex L amp Y Class 23 2R 2F 6 0 Freight Tank Ex Cal 17 x 22 x 4 0 2U 2 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender Ex L M S Std 3E 3F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Midland 3F p 3F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex L amp Y 3H 3F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex Cal 3 3 2 0 2 Mixed Traffic Tank Ex L M S Std Boiler 3Q 3P 4 4 2 Passenger Tank Ex L T S 35 3 2 6 2 Mixed Traffic Tank Ex L M S Std Parallel Boiler 3T 3F 0 6 0 Freight Tank Ex L M S Std 3Y 3F 0 6 0 Freight Tank Ex Cal 4B 4P 4 4 0 Passenger Tender Ex L M S Std 4C 4F 0 6 0 Freight Tender Ex L M S Std 4H 4 2 6 4 Mixed Traffic Tank Ex L M S Std 2 cyl Parallel Boiler 41 4 2 6 4 Mixed Traffic Tank Ex L MS Std 2 cyl Taper Boiler 4K 4 2 6 4 Mixed Traffic Tank Ex L M S Std 3 cyl Taper Boiler 4L 4 5 2 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender L M S Std 5 4 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender Ex L M S Std 5B 6P 5F 2 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender Ex L M S Std Parallel Boiler 5C 6P 5F 2 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender Ex L M S Std Taper Boiler 5 6P 5F 4 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender Ex L M S Std Parallel Boiler 5XB i 6P 5F 4 6 0 Mixed Traffic Tender Ex L M S Std Taper Boiler 6A 7P 4 6 0 Passenger Tender Ex L M S Std Royal Scot No 46170 60 7 4 6 0 Passenger Tender L M S Std Con verted Royal
141. tained by telephone Rule 198 Clause a Wherever possible block working in accordance with Absolute Block Regulation 25 a Hi must be instituted in both directions for the section being used as a single line Clause Where the occupation of a track circuit in the obstructed line prevents the use of a ground frame for single line working the Lineman must be requested in writing by the Person arranging single line working to disconnect the control of the track circuit concerned Before normal working is resumed such control must be restored Rule 199 The crossover road where trains are crossed to their proper line must be treated as not protected by fixed signals for trains running in the wrong direction over the single line and the provisions of this Rule must be observed Rule 215 Modified In every case the permission of the Signalman must be obtained before a trolley is placed on the line Such permission must not be given unless the Signalman can protect the trolley by placing to Danger the nearest signal in rear of the trolley which can be so operated Should there be no signal which the Signalman can replace to Danger in rear of the trolley he must request the Signalman in rear to afford the necessary signal protection Reminder appliances must be placed on the levers or switches concerned The Signalman must be advised when the trolley has been removed from the line This modification does not affect the p
142. tapes or other objects e Carrying or using pipes rods poles ladders brooms mops or similar articles Portable ladders which are used on and about electrified lines must be of wooden or other approved non conducting material construction and not reinforced by metal attachments running along the sides of the ladders Even such a ladder does not provide protection for a person if the ladder should inadvertently come into contact with or close proximity to the live overhead line equipment Loading or unloading vehicles or carrying out work wnich involves standing on the floor or upon the load of open wagons particularly where the height of the overhead line equipment is at or near the minimum Notices are exhibited defining the limits of loading and unloading in certain yards and sidings g Repairing and maintaining of vehicles h Work requiring staff co go on roofs of vehicles See also instruction above i Renewing or repairing gas water or other metal pipe mains both above ground or buried alongside electrified lines When carrying out such work it is necessary to take the precaution of connecting a temporary electrical continuity jumper cable across any gap in the pipe before the pipe is cut The jumper must be left in position until the pipe is again complete When necessary the overhead line equipment must be isolated and earthed The Electric Traction Engineer must be consulted when programming the work Guards or Shu
143. terial must be conveyed in the van in which the Guard is riding At stations the traffic must be kept in a safe place and arrangements made to ensure that the necessary segregation is maintained Notice of Despatch Advance information with regard to all consignments of Type 2 radio active materials to be despatched by rail will be advised by the Commercial Department to the Operating Department and the Operating Department will arrange for the despatching and intermediate transfer points to be advised of the details so that the necessary arrangements for loading and transfer can take place under the prescribed conditions Advice and Signatures The actual despatch of each Type 2 consignment must be advised by the sending station to destination station and all intermediate transfer points of the trains concerned Packages will be sealed and signed for from hand to hand Condition of Vehicles Owing to the possibility of dust on the floors of vehicles becoming slightly activated the vehicle floors should be swept before radio active traffic is loaded 9 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued Returned Empties Returned empties will be treated as conveying radio active material unless an assurance has been obtained by the Commercial Department that the empty packages will not emit any radio activity Goods Train Conveyance At the present time radio active material 2 cannot be accepted for conveyance by goods train
144. the Running Foreman at York Depot by the quickest available means after arrival Similarly Freight and Passenger Guards should report to the Yard Master or Station Master as the case may be All locomotivemen from other depots who take their locomotives to York Depot after working incoming trains must report to the Running Foreman immediately after disposing of the locomotive All locomotivemen and Guards from other depots working trains into Skelton New Yard must report to the Traffic Inspector at that point as soon as possible after arrival Locomotivemen who take their locomotives to the South Shed should report on arrival to the Timekeeper there G 7 194 1 N P 3 710 CLASSIFICATION OF PASSENGER TENDER LOCOMOTIVES The classification of ex L M S 5XP 6P and 7 locomotives has been altered to 6P 5F 7P and 8P respectively The route availability of these locomotives remains unchanged Reference to Class 5XP 6P and 7P to be altered to read 6P 5F 7P and 8P respectively in the Sectional Appendices etc but no alteration is to be made for the time being to the Classification Code shown on page of the Divisional Routes over which Engines May Run pamphlet 12 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued RE DESIGNATION OF LOCOMOTIVES MIXED TRAFFIC TYPES The following locomotives hitherto designated Passenger Tender Passenger Tank Freight Tender and Freight Tank have been re designated Mixed Traffic Tender
145. the electrification telephone situated at the nearest signal box or station and in such circumstances the Motorman must request to be connected with both Traffic Control and Reddish Electric Locomotive Depot 4 INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRAINS continued MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD WATH ELECTRIFIED LINEES BOOKLET OF WORKING INSTRUCTIONS 1954 continued The Motorman must give full particulars of the defect including details of the degree of mobility to the Traffic Control and to the Foreman at Reddish Electric Locomotive Depot The latter will from the description of the fault give suitable advice to help the Motorman to rectify the fault himself and the Traffic Controller must take note of this conversation and if it is possible for the Multiple Unit train to move either under its own power or by assistance decide whether the train should be moved before any endeavour is made to rectify the fault If it is found after this procedure that the Motorman is unable to rectify the fault he should make further contact with Traffic Control and Reddish Electric Depot using the electrification telephone and notify the Controller and the Foreman that it is not possible to rectify the fault without technical assistance The Traffic Controller concerned and the Foreman will then decide regarding the best means of dealing with the Mu tiple Unit train and the Motorman will be given instruc tions for moving the train and any othe
146. these instructions this should be done l By using one of the electrification telephones which are situated at intervals along the lineside at stations signal boxes and adjacent to T S C s and Feeder Stations to contact Speke Feeder Station 2 Through the Lime Street Telephone Exchange Royal 8292 extension 276 3 By G P O Direct Telephone Number Hunt s Cross 3347 Removal of Article from the Overhead Line Objects such as string rope or wire and the like MUST NOT BE REMOVED from the overhead line equipment NOR MUST THEY BE APPROACHED but must be reported immediately to the Electric Control Operator who will arrange for their removal Electric Shock Instructions for dealing with cases of electric shock have been issued for exhibition at each Station Signal Box Length men s Cabin etc on the line and staff normally working on the line must make themselves familiar with these instructions Procedure in case of fire Any outbreaks of fire adjacent to or upon the electrified lines which affect cables or other electrical equipment must be reported immediately to the Electric Control Operator In reporting fire care must be taken to state the exact location and which line or lines are affected Immediate measures must be taken to extinguish fires likely to affect cables or other electrical equipment and the occurrence must be reported to the Electric Control Operator In addition the existing procedure as far as applica
147. tives are now working certain trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Leeds City South etc and vice versa These Locomotives are permitted to work over the Sections of Line given below subject to the prohibitions and restrictions shown MAIN LINES STALYBRIDGE amp MANCHESTER EXCHANGE via Droylsden T E NIL MANCHESTER EXCHANGE AND KENYON JUNCTION zi E i 2h NIL ECCLES AND HOWE BRIDGE WEST JUNCTION S e ee NIL MANCHESTER EXCHANGE DEAL STREET 1 Down Slow LNW between points 70 and 46B prohibited in reverse direction 2 Up Fast to Up Slow LNW between points 478 and 46A prohibited in reverse direction 3 Up Fast LNW between points 47B and 28B prohibited 4 Down Slow to Down Fast LNW between points 70A and 70B prohibited 5 Up Slow L amp Y to Up Slow LNW between points IIB and 6 Up Slow LNW between points 10B and reverse working prohibited P Down Slow L amp Y to Down Slow LNW between points 16A and 16 reverse working prohibited LONDON MIDLAND REGION CENTRAL LINES LOCOMOTIVE ROUTE AVAILABILITY BOOKLET i DATED SEPTEMBER 1961 Kirkham and Wesham North Junction Blackpool North 2 300 and 2 500 h p Sulzer and 2 000 h p E E Trinity Street West Hellifield DELETE Note J and show as unrestricted X Poulton No 3 Fleetwood 2 300 and 2 500 h p Sulzer and 2 000 h p Permitted X XINSERT Note N At Fleetwood Station Prohibited
148. tly uncoupled without first unhooking and folding back the windscreen This however is only a safety device and must not be used as a general means of disconnecting the windscreens during shunting operations Not only is this practice likely to lead to damage to the windscreens but leaves portions of them on both of the vehicles concerned The equipment left on the respective vehicles is incomplete unless the two vehicles are again brought together and it is essential therefore when the safety device is used inadvertently that the hook portion should be immediately removed reconnected by the release sockets to the main section of the windscreen and folded and fastened back as previously mentioned If in the case of regular train sets difficulty is experienced in connecting this type of windscreen owing to the absence of staples in non B R standard vehicles the assistance of the local C amp W staff should be obtained with a view to the provision of the necessary staples on the non standard vehicles concerned P 3 397 PROTECTION OF MAIL AND PARCELS TRAFFIC DURING TRANSIT Attention is drawn to the necessity for locking doors in the steel grilles separating van space from the side corridor of British Railways Standard Stock if doors are left open traffic is exposed to the risk of pilferage The doors must be locked by the Station Staff immediately loading and unloading is completed except when a guard is travelling in the compartment
149. to obtain access to Line 139 at the Loading Dock Amend to read Subject to speed restriction of 35 m p h Add BR3 MT 2 6 0 BR4 MT 2 6 0 LM4 MT 2 6 0 Subject to speed restriction of 35 m p h NOTE Permission is given to cross Bridge No 44 at Rothbury on Sidings Roads at crawl speed Add 4 MT 2 6 0 LMR design BR 2 MT 2 6 0 Add BR 2 MT 2 6 0 Add 350 HP Diesel 0 6 0 J27 T BR 2MT 2 6 0 BR 3MT 2 6 0 BR 4MT 2 6 0 4MT 2 6 0 L M R design 1 39 with extreme care Add BR 2 MT 2 6 0 Amend to read BR3 MT 2 6 0 BR4 MT 2 6 0 LM4 MT 2 6 0 G5 309 Bedlington and Doctor Pits 310 Delete Entry West Sleskburn Junction to commencement of North Blyth Staiths 313 North Blyth 5 2 T 315 West Blyth Stalths 4 Amen d 317 Choppington Junctlon to end of B R on Netherton Branch 319A Widdrington Junction to Stobswood Colliery Brick Works Siding only entry Alnwick to Wooler Tweedmouth South Junction to Tweedmouth Dock Reedsmouth Junction to Morpeth Wansbeck Box Amend to read Bellingham to Morpeth Rothbury to Scotsgap Junction pH Delete entry Riccarton Junction to Hexham 322 326 327 328 329 k24 24 25 25 25 25 32 ROUTE AVAILABILITY TYPE 4 2 000 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE TYPE 4 2 000 H P Diesel Locomo
150. trical Department staff Instruction No 16 AMEND l6 if it is necessary for the Station Master or his deputy at Morecambe Promenade Lancaster Green Ayre or Heysham to operate these switches he must immediately telephone the Signalman at Lancaster Green Ayre and ask for the electricity to be cut off and after assurance has been given that this has been done break the glass front of the switch key box obtain the key unlock the padlock push up the switch handle and lock it on the top eyebolt and inform the Signalman at Lancaster Green Ayre that this has been done This will prevent the electricity being applied until the switch handle has been returned to the bottom eyebolt which must only be done by the Electrical Department representative The person using the switch must hand the key of the padlock to the Electrical Department representative who must when the switch handle has been returned to the normal position put a new glass in the front of the box and lock the switch key therein Instruction No I7 AMEND I7 Should it be necessary to cut off the electricity from the Castle Branch the Signalman at Lancaster Green Ayre must be communi ated with and he must immediately arrange for the switch on gantry No 3 at the Green Ayre end of the Castle Branch to be opened Instruction No 18 AMEND 18 Should it have been necessary for the electricity to be cut off from the overhead line in an emergency the Sign
151. tton will be closed temporarily The points leading to the branch line at Sherburn Colliery will be set for the Branch Siding disconnected and spiked out of use and a stop will be provided opposite North Hetton signal box The level crossing gates at Moorsley and Pittington Crossings will be fixed across the railway and padlocked out of use Working of trains between Murton North Hetton will be in accordance with the following instructions O 7410 TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING THE SINGLE LINE BETWEEN MURTON STATION AND NORTH HETTON Until further notice as a temporary arrangement the Single line between Murton Station and North Hetton will be worked in accordance with the Regulations for working on Single Lines by Pilot Guard shown on page 223 of the N E R Sectional Appendix Northern Section with the following modifications Signalmen will not be provided at Hetton Colliery Hetton Station or North Hetton signal boxes Signalman will act as Pilot Guard He will wear a PILOTMAN S badge on his left arm and must accompany each train on to the Branch The Pilot Guard will work the points and signals at Hetton Colliery Hetton Station and North Hetton as required When shunting has been completed he must ensure that all points have been restored and secured by facing point locks where provided The Down line signals at Hetton Station and Hetton Colliery may be left in the off position when a train return
152. ty and Loaded Wagons so fitted are marked on either side with a white triangle pointing towards the operating lever The person responsible for loading these wagons should see that the changeover lever is in the Loaded position immediately after completion of loading similarly the person responsible for unloading these wagons should see that the lever is in the Empty position immediately unloading is completed Before operating the lever the brake should be released by operating both release valve cords Guards Train Preparers Shunters and other staff responsible for the preparation of trains and trips on which the continuous brake will operate must place any changeover levers in their appropriate position if the levers have not already been so positioned Failure to do this will result in loaded wagons being inadequately braked or damage to empty wagons due to excessive braking force INSERT MINERAL WAGONS AND OTHER FREIGHT TRAIN VEHICLES FITTED WITH CONTINENTAL SCREW COUPLINGS TOGETHER WITH HYDRAULIC BUFFERS Where wagons have continental type screw couplings these are attached to the hook by alink and pin When coupling the screw must only be tightened until the buffer face plates meet irrespective of the type of buffer fitted to the adjacent wagon No compression of the buffer plunger is permissible Where adjacent wagons are fitted with different kinds of screw coupling the one attached to the hook by a link and
153. uglas 1 0 M Downholland Droylesden Dukinfield Centralamend to read Dukinfield Ashton ai Dunford Bridge Edgeware Ellenbrook Eccles Eccleston Edenfield Edge Hill New Entry Edge Lane s Elmswell Elsenham Ewood Bridge Ewood Bridge amp E Failsworth Festiniog Farnworth Widnes Farnworth amp Bold Fazakerley Fulwell and Westbury i Ford Lancs 5 New Entry Glaisdale Garston Gateacre Glossop Godley Junction Grassendale New Grimoldby Greenfield Greenmount Grosmont Grotton amp S Guide Bridge Hadfield Nor T amp H Halebank Halewood Halifax LMR amend to HALIFAX Delete Halifax North Bridge Delete Halifax Old Harringay Stadium Hall Road Halsall Halshaw Moor Haslingden Heath Haydock Hazelhead Bridge Helmshore 172 169 towards Prin cipal NIS 2 x 52 17 172 Col Delete lane ela Page DESTINATION No 3 Amend Chesterfield Midland 47 to read Chesterfield 47 4 Amend Zone Centre No 18 to read Man chester Piccadilly or Mayfield and Zone Centre No 144 to read Manchester Pic cadilly Amend 23 Liverpool Lime St and Exchange to read 23 Liverpool Wavertree Delete 23M isle of Man via Liverpool Delete 23X Alexandra Dock Insert 31 X Bury Lancs Delete 35 Rochdale Insert 35 Oldham Clegg St Insert 48 Romiley D
154. ve to move either under its own power or by assistance decide whether the train should be moved before any endeavour is made to rectify the fault If it is found after this procedure that the Motorman is unable to rectify the fault he should make further contact with Traffic Control and Reddish Electric Depot using the electrification telephone and notify the Controller and the Foreman that it is not possible to rectify the fault without technical assistance The Traffic Controller and Foreman con cerned will then decide regarding the best means of dealing with the locomotive and the Motorman will be given instruc tions for moving the train and any other relevant actions The Assistant Motorman and Guard must carry out the appropriate rules of protection removal or assistance etc as necessary If it is found impossible to carry out a three way conversation by reason of adverse conditions prevailing on the telephone lines at the time the Motorman must act as prescribed in paragraphs 2 3 and 5 In all cases where a report is made either to the Traffic Control or the Electrical Control the name of the Motorman departure time of train from starting point and a concise description of the trouble including the number of locomotive and if necessary where it is standing must be given When stabling a locomotive or being relieved the Motorman must report any defects which require immediate attention by the first available means to Traffic Cont
155. ver possible by through trains IN THE EVENT OF BASKETS OR PIGEONS EN ROUTE TO RACE POINTS HAVING TO BE DETAINED AT FORWARDING AND OR TRANSFER STATIONS AWAITING DESPATCH THE BASKETS MUST BE PLACED WHERE THEY WILL BE UNDER OBSERVATION OF THE STAFF Should birds be overcarried they must in all cases be promptly returned to the proper station for liberation and the circumstances reported If it is found necessary to detain birds overnight they must be stored out of reach of cats rats etc Care is to be taken to water birds which may have been delayed or have to be detained owing to unfavourable weather When detention is prolonged food must be given one or at the most two handfuls of corn per basket wiil suffice There must be an interval between feeding and liberation as it is undesirable to release birds with food in their crops Where birds are despatched for short flights it is not necessary to feed or water them unless they have suffered delay or have had to be held over owing to bad weather Liberation It is important that labels etc be examined very carefully before birds are released to see that senders instructions are complied with and the name of the station at which the birds are liberated must be stamped or written on the address label and the time date state of weather and initials of persons liberating inserted It must also be observed from what station the baskets have been forwarded and if any delay has
156. ves the actual coupling must be done in accordance with the instructions contained in the Driver s Handbook 2 Electric locomotives must not be run in multiple 3 Only in the case of Diesel locomotives having like controls must the controls be coupled to allow the locomotives to run in multiple To assist identification of Diesel locomotives having like controls large symbols are painted over the buffers at both ends and small symbols are painted on all jumper plugs and sockets Locomotives havin like symbols have like controls 54 BRITISH RAILWAYS GENERAL APPEND X continued COUPLING TOGETHER OF LOCOMOTIVES continued The symbols are Type of Locomotive Coupling Symboi All diese electric with electro pneumatic control Blue Star All diesel electric with electro magnetic control Red Circle Diesel hydraulic locomotives Type 2 D 6300 D 6305 and Type 4 D 600 D 604 Orange Square 2 0 6306 0 6357 and Type 4 D 803 onwards White Diamond Type 3 Hymek Yellow Triangle Type 3 1600 H P E E Co D 10000 D 10001 Red Diamond Type 3 1600 H P E E Co 0 10201 D 10202 Red White Rectangle 4 The maximum speed of coupled locomotives must not exceed that specified for the locomotive with the lowest maximum speed S A steam locomotive coupled to a Diesel or Electric locomotive should be marshalled in the rear of the Diesel or Electric locomotive unless delay or difficulties in operation would arise 6 Whenever Diese
157. vonshire Works lead approximately 200 feet beyond the Shunter s Cabin Red road traffic lights will be installed on either side of it to control road vehicles Stop and Await Instructions boards will be erected each side of the crossing and no train movements must be made over the crossing until authorised by the Foreman or Shunter in charge after the traffic lights have been put to against the road traffic SCOTTISH REGION BETWEEN MEADOWS AND KING S ROAD Until further notice the Up Goods Independent line has been put out of use as a running line and is being used as a siding at the King s Road end All light engines running between Meadows and King s Road must travel over No 2 loop and Drivers must satisfy themselves that the hand points are in the proper position and be prepared to stop short of other movements at the King s Road end of Meadows Yard 30 5 59 MIDLAND REGION CENTRAL LINES HELMSHORE SHOE MILL SIGNAL BOX SAND DRAG IN DOWN LINE The published hours of the opening of Shoe Mill box may be curtailed as expedient and Drivers must therefore be prepared for the Sand Drag in the Down line to be inoperative x 4 ZONING OF PARCELS FROM FORMER L M S FOR LONDON POSTAL DISTRICTS aa rra a a asaana Juss uras areas Postal Sorting Number District Traffic Delivered from Number Page 61 Shown E 4 Chingford Chingford E R 150 Should be 4 Chingford Chingford
158. ween Lancaster Green Ayre signal box and each signal box passenger station various line side locations and other points on the electrified lines as shown below 42 of the telephones on this circuit is indicated by the words ISOLATION TELEPHONE mounted on the cupboard ISOLATION TELEPHONES must only be used for isolation or emergency purposes Location of Isolation Telephones Heysham Sub station Outdoor Machinery Services Heysham Station Platform No 2 outside Telegraph Office Heysham Station signal box Heysham Harbour Junction signal box structure No 134 Up side Moss Sidings signal box Structure No 10 Up side Structure No 90 Up side Structure No 69 Up side Structure No 51 Up side Torrisholme No 2 signal box Morecambe Promenade Station signal box Morecambe Promenade Station Platform Nos 3 and 4 on Structure No 177 Torrisholme Junction No signal box Structure No 111 Down side Structure No 91 Down side Scale Hall Down side between Structures X38 and X40 2603 mile post Down side Structure No 34 Down side Lancaster Green Ayre signal box Lancaster Green Ayre Station Up Platform near Inspector s Office Lancaster Castle No 3 signal box Lancaster Castle No 4 signal box Lancaster Castle Station Platform No 6 near stairs Instruction No 34 AMEND 34 A Driver is absolutely forbidden to leave his train without c Remov
159. y 6 50 am to 9 30 pm Monday to Saturday 10 15 am Sunday to 12 0 noon Sunday 6 15 pm Sunday to 1 10 am Monday 6 50 am to 9 30 pm Monday to Saturday 10 15 am Sunday to 12 0 noon Sunday 6 15 pm Sunday to 1 10 am Monday Delete During running of traffic Sunday DELETE entry AMEND distance to read Imile 424 yds AMEND distance to read 2 miles 251 yards AMEND hours to read 5 30 a m to 9 30 p m Monday to Saturday Sunday normaily closed Signal Box Benton Station Tynemouth Cullercoats Station Carville Station Willington Quay Station w Ferryhill Mainsforth Lartington West Bowes Hulands Station T Kirkby Stephen Stainmore Belah Merrygill East Moorthorpe North Station South Milford Station Harrogate South Starbeck Bilton Nidd Bridge Station Wormald Green Station Ripon Littlethorpe Ripon Station Melmerby North Sinderby Pickhill Newby Wiske Station Flaxton Station Kirkham Abbey Castle Howard Crambeck Malton Huttons Ambo Scarborough Washbeck Page No 21 22 32 35 37 38 39 60 HOURS OF OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES N E REGION continued Booklet dated 26th August 1961 until further notice continued l AMENDED HOURS OF OPENING OF SIGNAL BOXES WINTER W T T continued Amended hours etc Delete entry and substitute Same as Summer W T T AMEND to read Howden Station 7 0 am to 3 0

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