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1. A Driver Guard communication control unit equipped with an isolating switch and a call buzzer 0 Audio Navigator equipment Guard Passenger communication control unit 2 sets of track circuit operating clips When power cars only are being transferred from one point to another they must be run in pairs with the gangway ends coupled in which case they must be signalled and dealt with as for light locomotives A single power car may be hauled by a locomotive equipped with automatic air brake equipment The standard instructions for coupling and uncoupling electrically heated buckeye stock are applicable to the High Speed Train but additionally a 36 way control jumper must also be disconnected and stowed in its dummy socket when the stock is uncoupled and connected 7 when the stock is coupled MODIFICATION OF RULES The following rules are modified 2 1 1 Section H Clause 3 2 u The driver must check that the detonator cupboard the main driving compartment is sealed as an indication that the contents are complete If the cupboard is not sealed a check must be made to ensure that it contains 12 detonators 1 red flag and 1 set of track circuit operating clips li MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTION S FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 2 continued 2 1 2 Section Clause 3 22 The driver is forbidden to leave the driving compartment without a Removing the master
2. the following should be noted by guards of trains composed wholly or partially of MK IID stock including those sets which include MK TII vehicles in the formation 1 Journeys from carriage sidings or stabling point to station or terminus prior to going into service When a locomotive which is not capable of providing electrical supply is working the E C S the air conditioning Master Control Switch in each MK IID vehicle must be switched OFF _ U AUXILIARIES ONLY position in the case of vehicles and must remain in that position until an electrical supply is provided e g shore supplies or train engine for forward working as a passenger train guard or other staff concerned then to switch the air conditioning Master Control Switch in each vehicle AUXILIARIES AND AIR CONDITIONING position in the case of MK I vehicles Failure to carry out the foregoing will adversely affect the pre conditioning of the vehicles which has been previously carried out 2 Failure of E T H locomotive on Passenger trains en route a During cold weather When such a failure occurs and cannot be rectified or a fresh locomotive capable of providing an electrical supply is not available the air conditioning Master Control Switch in each MK IID vehicle must be switched to the OFF position AUXILIARIES ONLY position in the case of vehicles in order to avoid the circulation of cold ambient air into
3. Any other factor which in his opinion may have influenced the incident e g heavy braking rough riding of vehicle excessive speed These details must also be included in the Guard s Journal The report must be completed even in instances where the Guard makes an adjustment without detaching the vehicle and so avoiding the need for site attendance by a Loading Inspector MT12 4 1 CONDUCTORS ON C C E MECHANISED MAINTENANCE MACHINES On C C E Mechanised Maintenance Machines not fitted with D S D equipment Notices are being fitted relating to Engine Stop and Hand Brake In cases of emergency the Conductor must apply the hand brake and then operate the Engine Stop Button i until the machine comes to rest MP37 6 11 PIPE TRAFFIC ON BOLSTER WAGONS The recent ban on loading 6 long pipes in accordance with Working Manual Instruction E 1 ii is amended forthwith and it is now permitted to load 5 long and 1 short pipes on Bolster wagons with the 5 long pipes secured to the wagon in 2 tiers and the short pipe placed on top and secured independently to the wagon MT6 2 1 5 ROBEL TRACK LINING RECORDING MACHINE TYPE 24 21 This machine must be worked in accordance with the instructions shown in pages 62 to 69 of the General Appendix for Lining Machines In addition the outside consolidators must always be in the Stowed position when travelling to and from the site of work and when recording When the machine is used on Track Ci
4. one or more coaches may be detached see clause 13 2 The power car consists of a driving compartment an electrical equipment compartment a diesel engine compartment a radiator compartment and a luggage compartment The luggage compartment is provided with gangway access to the train Two compartments are provided in the rear end of the power cars within the luggage compartment and on each side of the centre gangway These are the guard s riding compartment and the guard s brake compartment The latter us formerly the auxiliary driving compartment but the driving controls have been removed The guard s riding compartment of the rear power car will be the guard s normal riding position Sis ds which are applicable to the guard s duties are in the brake compartment and are as ollows A brake pipe pressure gauge Duplex brake cylinder pressure gauge A Duplex main reservoir pressure gauge The Duplex main reservoir pressure gauge indicates the pressure in the main reservoir of the power car on one scale and the pressure which is fed into the main rerservoir pipe of the train on the other scale Additionally in the luggage compartment there is a luggage loading gauge which indicates the maximum weight which can be carried E Apparatus in the guard s brake compartment which is relevant to the guard s duties is as follows An emergency brake valve A Train Lights switch Train Lights Off switch
5. 15 tons salmon Wagons The maximum speed has been reduced to 45m p h in the Heavy Medium and Light conditions of loading 100 ton GLW Hopper LS17601 The maximum speed has been reduced to 45 m p h in 17612 the Heavy Medium and Light conditions of loading MS12 85 2 CONVEYANCE OF LOADED HEAVY AXLE WEIGHT VEHICLES 1 Loaded 100 ton bogie vehicles must be moved in block train loads and form BR 29973 3 must be issued When movement of loaded 100 ton tanks or loaded 100 ton bulk cement vehicles takes place they may be marshalled in accordance with paragraph 8 of these instructions 2 Loaded bogie tanks and bogie hopper vehicles of a gross laden weight between 80 and 90 tons these vehicles must only be moved in block train loads Where the R A Category of the route is lower than that of the vehicle form BR 29973 3 must be issued Bogie tanks may be marshalled in accordance with paragraph 8 of these instructions 3 Loaded 80 82 ton bogie Palvans must be confined to block train load movements except where Specifically authorised to be conveyed on nominated wagon load services Where the R A Category of the route is lower than that of the vehicle form BR 29973 3 must be issued 4 Loaded 81 82 84 ton Strip Coil Coil K and Coil T wagons may be conveyed in block train loads or by wagon load services Where the R A Category of the route is lower than that of the vehicle form BR 29973 3 must be issued 5 Loaded 50 ton 2 axl
6. 2 1 The driver and guard must co operate in making this VITAL test which is for the purpose of proving the continuity of the brake pipe throughout the train brake continuity test must be made in the following circumstances WITHOUT EXCEPTION Before a train leaves a depot or stabling point Before commencement of a journey Whenever a train is taken over in the absence of the former driver and or guard or shunter After the train has been re formed or uncoupled and re coupled at any point After any brake defect or irregularity has been isolated or rectified The procedure for carrying out the brake continuity test is as follows 8 2 2 1 The driver who must be in the leading main driving compartment must move the automatic air brake controller to RUNNING and carry out the instructions as shown in the Driver s Manual BR 33056 36 8 2 2 2 The guard who must be in the guard s brake compartment of the rear power car must check that the brake pipe pressure is approximately 5 0 bar and the main reservoir pipe pressure is approximately 7 0 bar 8 2 2 3 The guard must open the emergency brake valve for minute observe that the brake pipe pressure falls and that the pressure rises in the brake cylinders of both bogies as indicated on the duplex gauge On closing the valve he must check that the brake pipe pressure rises to approximately 5 0 bar and that brake cylinder pressure reduces to zero in the brake cylinders of
7. 25 clause b Delete first paragraph including the diagram and insert the following b A competent person must be appointed as Pilotman who must wear on his left arm an armlet with the word Pilotman shown thereon in white letters on a red background REGULATION FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING WITH TRAIN STAFF OR TRAIN STAFF AND TICKET WORKING Page 112 Bell Signals Class 6 Trains Amend existing item in Description of Train column in respect of Class 6 trains to read a Fully fitted Company or block train Parcels train or milk train Ordinary fully fitted Express freight train composed of vehicles permitted to run at 60 m p h b Ordinary fully fitted express freight train composed of some or all vehicles with permitted maximum speed of less than 60 m p h and with brake force not less than that shown in Section 6 of Working Manual for Rail Staff Class 7 trains Add the foll owing under existing item in the Description and Code columns Empty coaching stock train not fully fitted but with the automatic brake connected up and in use on not less than half the vehicles and conveying a freight brakevan as the last vehicle 1 2 5 Classes 7 and 8 Trains Amend references in Description of Train column to Section E to read Section 6 Page 117 Regulation 4 Amend Clause e to read e junction other than a crossing place where an additional home signal is situated
8. AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 77 POPLAR CENTRAL TO VICTORIA PARK Insert 47 as additional type permitted Add to Remarks Class 47 not to exceed 20 m p h over bridge No 233 at 43m 36chs SOUTH ACTON JN TO OLD KEW JN L M R Amend Remarks to read Page 81 Page 83 Classes 40 44 45 and 46 prohibited over the Down Line at Kew East Jc 3m 776yds and from the Up Line over the connection at Kew Bridge Depot ALLERTON BYWATER Insert in Remarks column B R Locomotives not to proceed over Down N C B Loop Line between Down Sidings and Loaded Sidings and must not pass B R locomotives prohibited board BULLCROFT EMPTY SIDINGS Delete entries DEARNE VALLEY Add Class 37 as additional type permitted Page 85 GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY Add Remarks locomotives not to pass Engines Prohibited board at Coalite Storage Sidings NEWMARKET COLLIERY BRANCH Methley Lofthouse Junction to Newmarket Colly 4 5 6 and 7 Loaded Sidings Add Class 31 as additional class permitted Page 86 PECKFIELD i Add to Remarks B R Locomotives not to pass notice board on Spoil Stack Road Page 89 DEAN ROAD SIDINGS Insert Classes 08 10 11 as additional types permitted Page 95 BOLSOVER COLLIERY BRANCH try t d Multiple Working Addl types Double Locomotives R A of locomotives Heading Coupled Section of Line Group permitted of Trains Live Dead Rem
9. ETE ER ER PUR Vehicles ready for collection by British Rail All connections removed all valves closed manlids closed manlids not opened since receipt Gates unlocked and open Signed Company Representative m ee et ee e e Vehicles accepted from Company Train Title Y To FT o RB INO sa ee DNE Signed eee B R Grade Time certificate accepted _ Hrs Original to be forwarded by guard shunter to Area Manager 4 Copy retained by company e P SS TS e d i is di dr re i liis tpm WE pd EP ER eem Delete if not applicable t To be stamped by Area Manager in charge of terminal concerned prior to issue mm d n b CALLAI L LeM amp M A X A 11 i QU Complete in Duplicate CERTIFICATE OF CLOSURE TRAIN TITLE It is hereby certified that each wagon in this train has been inspected and is satisfactorily sealed for rail transit i e valves closed and manlids closed Original to be forwarded by guard shunter to area manager Copy retained by Company 011 095 30 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued PINK PAGES continued SECTION F Fires and Accid
10. Fully fitted Company or block train Parcels train or milk train Ordinary fully fitted Express freight train composed of vehicles permitted to run at 60m p h b Ordinary fully fitted express freight train composed of some or all vehicles with permitted maximum speed of less than 60m p h and with brake force not less than that shown in Section 6 of Working Manual for Rail Staff 22 ALTERATIONS TO REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING AND SIGNALMAN S GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS B R 29960 continued REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON DOUBLE LINES BY THE ABSOLUTE BLOCK SYSTEM continued Class 7 trains Add the following under existing item in the Description and Code columns Empty coaching stock train not fully fitted but with the automatic brake connected up and In use on not less than half the vehicles and conveying a freight brakevan as the last vehicle 1 2 5 Classes 7 and 8 trains Amend references in Description of Train column to Section to read Section 6 Page 29 Absolute Block Regulation 19 Clause e Amend beginning of first paragraph of Clause e to read e Should a Class 7 8 or 9 train pass Delete the note in italics at the end of Clause e REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING BY THE PERMISSIVE BLOCK SYSTEM Page 54 Regulation 4 iv Item a Amend first paragraph under heading a Where Calling on Signals are provided to read Goods Lines On receipt of th
11. SERVICE BY GUARDS Before taking charge of the train guards must obtain in addition to normal equipment a tape cassette labelled as per the train to be worked This is for use in the Audio Navigator equipment The guard must check on each coach that the distributor isolating handle which is painted red is in the vertical brake operative position and the main reservoir isolating cock handle which is painted yellow is in the horizontal open position If the distributor isolating handle is found in the horizontal isolated position but the vehicle is without a For Repair Automatic Brake Defective label the handle must be placed in the vertical brake operative position The main reservoir pipe isolating cock must also be checked to ensure that it is in the horizontal open position When an internal or external heating supply is available the air conditioning equipment must be switched on in each train vehicle by inserting a carriage key into the control panel THe key must be inserted with the stem pointing upwards to the position marked OFF The key must then be turned through 1809 until the stem points to AUXILIARIES and A C After a brief period the green lamp will illuminate to indicate that the auxiliary and air conditioning equipment is functioning If however the train is to be run empty the control switch must be turned through 909 in either a clockwise or anti clockwise direction to AUXILIARIES ONLY This will enable
12. accordance with Rules Draw forward 6 rings These buzzer codes must be acknowledged by repetition When the train is running the driver guard communication control unit must only be used for emergencies 12 OPERATION OF THE AUDIO NAVIGATOR EQUIPMENT 12 1 12 2 12 3 12 4 When the train is in the departure platform the guard must 12 1 1 Unlock the cabinet locks raise the lid and relock it the raised position 12 1 2 Turn the control knob from position 1 OFF to position 2 STAND BY Note There are two stand by positions 12 1 3 Select the correct tape for the train e g 08 40 Leeds Edinburgh and insert it into the right hand slot of the tape reader with the arrow pointing upwards until it clicks into position 12 1 4 Turn the control knob to position 3 RUN and listen for the announcer to Say START OF TAPE followed by the train description e g Start of tape 08 40 Leeds to Edinburgh When this announcement is heard over the loudspeaker in the apparatus turn the control knob IMMEDIATELY to position 4 STAND BY If the tape has not been allowed to complete the previous journey keep the control knob at position 3 RUN until all announcements of the last journey have been made and the announcement END OF TAPE is heard followed by after a pause of about 45 seconds the start of a tape announcement The control knob should then be turned to posit
13. an assurance that the pantograph s although damaged is clear of possible contact with the overhead line equipment bearing in mind passage through low bridges the train may be assisted forward at reduced speed to a point where Maintenance Staff can examine the pantograph s and take any action necessary to allow the train to proceed to destination If any pantograph s is so badly damaged that clearance from the overhead equipment cannot be guaranteed then the train must not be moved until the necessary action has been given by Maintenance Staff If a multiple unit is inadvertantly driven off the wire the Driver must report the occurrence to the Electrical Control Operator and arrangements must be made for the pantograph s to be examined by Maintenance Staff and if necessary to be secured in a safe condition before the multiple unit is moved back under the overhead line equipment Page 116 Instruction 112 Delete last paragraph as shown in Supplement No 2 and substitute the following Where circumstances demand that observation or testing of the electrical equipment below roof level be carried out with the covers removed and whilst the pantograph is energised the person in charge must be specifically authorised by the Electric Traction Engineer and must ensure that all the appropriate Safety instructions are followed Page 130 Instruction 122 Delete last paragraph as shown in Supplement No 2 and substitute the followi
14. both bogies 8 2 2 4 driver must observe the resulting drop in brake pipe pressure and subsequent rise to approximately 5 0 bar 8 2 2 5 guard must then communicate with the driver and both must confirm their satisfaction with the test 8 2 2 6 The driver must if driving from a different cab from that in which preparation was preformed or after changing ends press and release the overcharge button l 8 2 2 7 The guard must not give the signal to start until he has carried out his duties in the above test 8 2 2 8 THE DRIVER MUST NOT START THE TRAIN UNLESS HE HAS OBSERVED THE FALL AND RISE OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PIPE PRESSURE GAUGE IN THE LEADING DRIVING COMPARTMENT 8 3 During the journey 8 4 8 3 1 8 3 2 Should the guard find during the journey that the brake pipe pressure gauge indicates less than the normal brake pipe pressure i e approximately 5 0 bar unless he is satisfied that this is caused by the driver s brake application he must advise the driver in order that the train may be stopped to establish the cause If he is unable to communicate with the driver the guard must apply the brake When in the guard s brake compartment the guard should observe on the duplex gauge that pressure rises in the brake cylinders of both bogies when the driver applies the brakes If a rise pressure in the brake cylinders of both bogies is not indicated the driver must be immediately informed Brake D
15. driver must be so advised by the guard 2 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued MAXIMUM SPEED OF FREIGHT ROLLING STOCK Until such times as all freight vehicles bear the appropriate panel which includes the Maximum Speed of the Vehicle in addition to the instructions shown in the Working Manual for Rail Staff Part 6 Preparation and Working of Freight Trains Section C the speeds of the vehicles enumerated below when not bearing panels will be as follows Carflats and Cartics Maximum Speed is 75 m p h subject to any lower restrictions which may be imposed in particular cases on account of load being conveyed Description of Vehicles Maximum Speed Loaded Empty m p h m p h Fly Ash 55 56 Ton Ore 25 Prestwin 55 100 Ton Bogie rail Tanks 60 Merry go round Wagons 55 British Oxygen Co 100 Ton G L W Cryogenic Tanks 601 A P C M Bulk Cement Wagons in number ranges LAO01 190 LA200 294 LA0011 35 50 45 Ton Two Axle Oil Tanks 60 60 4b T 2 axle Stee AB When loaded heavy 60 m p h max speed COV AB In other conditions of load may open travel up to 75 m p h max speed t 100T Bogie Tanks Loaded light or empty Maximum Speed 45m p h When propelled or assisted in Nos 20000 20007 rear in light or empty condition of load Maximum Speed 5m p h When any of these vehicles are marshalled in a train and are of a lesser maximum speed than any other marshall
16. h when pass ing over Chelsea River Bridge R A Section of Line Group Nos 1 amp 3 Arrival 9 Line in Field Sidings All other Field Sidings 5 except entry connections to Nos 11 amp 12 Sidings at Poplar Central end of Yard Entry connections Nos 2 11 amp 12 Field Sidings at Poplar Central end of yard Loop Line Junction 4 Sidings Blackwall Spur 3 Stepney Spur 3 Delete POPLAR CENTRAL POPLAR DOCKS and insert Poplar Central to 9 Poplar Dock West Quay Poplar Central to 4 Poplar Dock East Quay via 2 way single line or old East Quay Up Line Poplar Dock Sidings 2 Addl Types of Locomotives permitted 20 24 1 25 31 37 47 20 37 47 08 09 08 09 08 09 08 09 08 09 Multiple Double Heading of Trains Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 5 Working Locomotives coupled live dead Remarks 5 5 Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only 5 5 Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only 5 5 Diesel Shunting Locomotives only Speed not to exceed 5 m p h 5 5 Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only 5 5 NS Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only t Classes 08 amp 09 permitted in Hay Road Cattle Dock Siding No 18 Siding over connections at East Quay end of Nos 1 to 6 sidings and in Ncs 1 to 6 sidings as far as fouling points at Poplar Central end of yard 34 ROUTE
17. the portions of the train A speed of 5m p h must not be exceeded in any of these movements when propelling 13 3 When propelling a complete train a speed of om p h must not be exceeded and the guard must ride in the leading driving cab keep a good look out operate the warning horn when necess ary and be prepared to stop the train as required by application of the emergency brake see Note below The guard must carefully observe all Signals and signal to the driver in accordance with the buzzer codes shown in Section 11 In the event of failure of the Driver Guard communication the train must be driven from the leading end Note The guard must apply the brake in emergency by depressing the plunger of the emergency brake valve on the left hand side of the driving desk TRAIN DIVISION If the train should become divided in running the driver must as soon as possible apply the parking brake in both portions of the train and the guard must immediately secure the vehicles in the rear portion by means of scotches The provisions of paragraph 13 2 must be observed when propelling onto the rear portion of the train A speed of 5m p h must not be exceeded DRIVING APPARATUS DEFECTIVE 15 1 In the event of the driving apparatus becoming defective the train must be brought to a stand and assistance obtained The provisions of the Driver s Manual BR 33056 36 and 37 must be observed The train may however be driven to a recessing point or
18. their use the headlights should be left switched on when the locomotives multiple units are in motion during both daylight and darkness Questionnaires are directly available for Drivers and C C E staff to specially report experience of the headlight and they are asked to complete the appropriate form and hand it on completion of duty to their Local Supervisor Other staff are also requested to give comments on the effectiveness of the headlights when working on or about the track These experiments are being conducted in pursuance of improved safety on the line Your co operation ir commenting and criticising 15 essential Staff reporting is the best way to judge effectiveness of the headlight It must be emphasized that staff should not rely on any particular train in the areas mentioned previously being hauled by a locomotive or power car with a headlight in operation VEHICLES FITTED WITH A F I VACUUM BRAKE EQUIPMENT IN TRAINS WORKED BY SOUTHERN REGION LOCOMOTIVES OR DESTINED FOR THE SOUTHERN REGION Vehicles fitted with A F I Accelerator Freight DA inshot vacuum brake equipment must not be included in the fitted portion of a partly fitted vacuum brake train if the train is to be worked by a locomotive allocated to the Southern Region or if the destination of the train is located within the Southern Region Vehicles fitted with A F I equipment be identified by either a metal plate with the letters A F 1 or thes
19. wire the Driver must report the occurrence to the Electrical Control Operator and arrangements must be made for the pantograph to be examined by Maintenance Staff and if necessary secured in a safe condition before the locomotive is moved back under the overhead line equipment 42 WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A C ELECTRIFIED LINES B R 29987 continued Page 88 Instruction 73 Delete last paragraph as shown in Supplement No 2 and substitute the following Where circumstances demand that observation or testing of the electrical equipment below roof level be carried out with the covers removed and whilst the pantograph is energised the person in charge must be specifically authorised by the Electric Traction Engineer and must ensure that all the appropriate safety instructions are followed Pages 108 to 110 Instructions 108 as amended by Supplement Nos 2 and 3 Item b Delete third and fourth paragraphs and substitute the following If the Driver has reason to think that the pantograph s or overhead line equipment is damaged he must lower the pantograph s and bring his train to a stand as quickly as possible The Driver must immediately report the occurrence to the Electrical Control Operator giving details and advising as preciselyas possible the location where the pantograph was lowered to enable the overhead Line Maintenance Staff to quickly locate and repair damaged overhead equipment If the Driver can give
20. 3 2 1 3 DISPLAY OF HEADLIGHTS Indicator boxes are not provided Two marker lights are displayed horizontally irrespective of the classification of train addition a headlight which may be illuminated at all times is placed centrally between the marker lights The Regulations on page 85 of the General Appendix do not apply to this train F PLATFORM SUPERVISORS ot the maximum weight of parcels mails luggage and other articles loaded in the luggage compartment of power cars must not exceed a total of 1 ton when the power car is fully fuelled The person in charge of the station platform at which any of this traffic is loaded must ensure that this limit is not exceeded The luggage loading gauge referred to in Clause 1 3 wil indicate whether the load limit has been reached and must in all cases be looked at to check that the maximum permissible load has not been exceeded 4 2 The person in charge of the platform must also assist if it is necessary to detach a defective coach see Clause 13 2 5 BEFORE THE JOURNEY All normal regulations for pre conditioning Mark coaches apply to the High Speed Train see also Section 7 6 DURING THE JOURNEY l All normal regulations for the operation of Mark coaches must be obServed during the journey 12 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 7 TRAI 7 1 12 7 3 7 4 N PREPARATION FOR
21. 37 47 Remarks to read Class 47 permitted in Nos 1 amp 2 Crane Roads and No 1 Exchange Siding and up to clearance point only in No 2 Exchange Siding Prohibited in Nos 3 and 4 Exchange Sidings Insert New Entry TILBURY C E G B SIDINGS R A Addl types Double Locos Coupled Group permitted Heading Live Dead Remarks 5 31 amp 37 Diesel Shunting Loco motives Only Page 102 GAINSBOROUGH LEA ROAD HIGH amp LOW YARDS Add 37 amp 47 to additional types permitted insert under Remarks tClass 47 High including Shell Mex Sidings gh Yard only Page 103 GRIMSBY GOODS YARD Amend R A Group to 7 Page 110 HULL SWEET DEWS under Remarks Locomotives not to proceed beyond notice board at Hollis Bros idings Page 112 BRADFORD EXCHANGE CARRIAGE SIDINGS Delete entry Page 114 Insert New Entry DEWSBURY GAS WORKS RA5 Additional permitted 401 45 46 47 Yes 5 5 Remarks to read Classes 40 45 and 46 not to pass gateway on No 2 Siding Page 115 DUDLEY HILL BARRET S SIDINGS Delete existing entry and remarks Insert new entry RA5 Yes 5 5 n Shunting Locomotives only 36 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 119 HUDDERSFIELD Delete Entry Passenger Horse Dock Sidings etc Insert Fish Dock Horse Dock Short Dock and Turntable Siding RA Group 5 Additional types of locomotive permitted Class 20 Rem
22. 75 m p h coaching trains SS 60 m p h freight trains 5 45m p h unmarked 45 m p h Special dispensation applies to certain S type vehicles when conveyed on 6572 14 55 SX Parkeston Quay Edinburgh Glasgow 6E87 14 16 Glasgow Edinburgh Parkeston Quay 6E88 21 00 Llandeilc Jn Whitemoor and 6V85 21 24 March Severn Tunnel Jn Air Braked services timed to a maximum speed of 60m p h Details are published in the Sectional Appendices page 257 North and page 330 South and apply to these four services only MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued PRIVATELY OWNED BULK GRAIN VANS Brake Sticks must not be used with the above type of vehicle as the is such that it is not possible to obtain a safe and secure hold for a brake stick MAINTENANCE OF M G R WAGON SETS AT THE MAXIMUM NUMBER AUTHORISED The authorised load for M G R services to the Base Load power stations is 30 wagons per train and in order to keep working costs to a minimum all efforts must be made to maintain wagon sets at the maximum figure In view of this the following additions apply to the Appendix Instructions at Cottam Drax Eggborough Ferrybridge High Marnham Thorpe Marsh West Burton If a defective wagon s is detached at the power station the guard must attach the relevant number of good wagons to bring his train to the maximum load authorised If however green labelled wagons are to be detached at Donca
23. AND WORKING OF ENGINEERS SELF PROPELLED TRACK Section Pages 69 and 70 Special Instructions relating to particular machines Ballast Regulating Machines Add on page 70 Plasser type USP 5000 C 39A Ballast Regulating Machines type USP 5000 C will operate track circuits and the provisions of Instructions 11 of Section will not apply but if detained at a stop signal the provisions of the Rule Book Section K must be observed in the normal way 19 ALTERATIONS TO GENERAL APPENDIX continued Page 87 Delete item headed Maximum Permitted Speeds of Locomotives Running Light or with One Two Vehicles Only as shown in Supplement No 1 and substitute the following MAXIMUM SPEED OF LOCOMOTIVES RUNNING LIGHT OR WITH ONE OR TWO VEHICLES ONLY Unless otherwise specially authorised locomotives running light or with trains composed of one or two coaching stock vehicles or one or two fitted freight vehicles only are limited to the maximum speeds shown below Speeds miles per hour as shown in Table A of Sectional Appendices Maximum permitted speed m p h when ru nning Light or with oneor two coaching stock or fitted freight vehicles only Up to 55 No reduction speed required 60 70 55 75 90 65 95 100 75 Where lower speed limits are laid down in the weekly Notices of Engineering Works or for particular types of locomotives or vehicles such spe
24. ARIES ONLY 18 2 When the train is finally stabled the air conditioning contro switch in each coach must be turned to OFF Additionally all coach lighting must switched off when the train is being stabled 18 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued SCARBOROUGH CENTRAL STATION All Guards working passenger trains into Scarborough Central Station 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 THORNABY J D WHITE S PRIVATE SIDING B R LOCOMOTIVES MUST NOT PASS OVER THE WEIGH BRIDGE WHICH HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN THE ABOVE SIDING ALTERATIONS TO GENERAL APPENDIX Page INDEX S Page Add staff working on outside of trains stopped on running lines 3 Page 3 Add STAFF WORKING ON OUTSIDE OF TRAINS STOPPED ON RUNNING LINES DUE TO FAILURE OR OTHER EXCEPTIONAL CAUSES Should it be necessary for staff to work on the outside of a train in a position where they would be exposed to danger from trains passing on adjoining line s and a Lookoutman is not available the staff concerned should advise the Signalman of the circumstances and request him to stop and caution trains on adjoining lines On receipt of such advice the Signalman must ascertain the precise location of the train a
25. EWCASTLE _ Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 21 Page 23 Page 34 Insert under Remarks HS 4000 Kestrel Locomotive not to work between Newcastle Heaton 5 and Berwick ARDSLEY TINGLEY GAS Delete entry BARNSLEY EXCHANGE TO HORBURY STATION Amend RA Group to 7 BARTON ON HUMBER TO NEW HOLLAND Amend R A qroup to 8 BILLINGHAM ON TEES TO PORT CLARENCE Amend section of line to read Billingham on Tees to Port Clarence Phillips Sidings Ground Frame CASTLEFORD EAST BRANCH Add Class 08 as additional type permitted CRIGGLESTONE WEST TO HORBURY JN Amend to read l Locomotives in Groups RA6 and R A 7 Yes 5 5 RA7 not to exceed 20 m p h when passing over bridge No 3 River Calder Viaduct IMMINGHAM Delete Admiralty Platform to Immingham Station Insert Killingholme End of Branch to Immingham Station R A Group 8 Yes 2 2 Delete Marsh Junctions to West Marsh and Immingham Grimsby District Light Railway Insert Marsh Junctions to West Marsh and Immingham East Marsh Junction Grimsby District Light Railway R A Group 8 Yes 5 5 Page 37 LEEDS CITY HOLBECK JN TO BRADFORD MILL LANE JN Delete entry under Remarks Insert New Entry LINCOLN CHURCH DOCK R A Group 5 Remarks Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only Page 43 Delete entry PORT CLARENCE TO OIL REFINERY JUNCTION Insert New entry PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS SIDING
26. FF B R 30054 continued PINK PAGES continued a b c Oili Depots cont 8 After positioning vehicles check that all buffers are uncompressed and apply handbrakes to at least the first three vehicles inside the siding gate in the case of sidings with an outlet at each end handbrakes must be applied on at least three vehicles at each end of the train 9 Detach and withdraw locomotive clear of Icading and discharging activities outside gates or other physical barriers where provided which will then belocked by Depot Staff before loading discharging commences The locomotive must not re enter the loading discharging siding except under the conditions set out in instruction 11 below 10 The DEPOT SUPERVISOR will arrange for a red flag red disc or red light to be displayed on or over the vehicles whilst loadina discharging is taking place 11 Before a locomotive enters the loading discharging siding and is attached to the vehicles obtain from DEPOT SUPERVISOR a Certificate of Readiness confirming that vehicles are ready for collection Check that points are correctly set and if provided gate or other physical barrier 1s open and vehicles are no longer protected by red flag red disc or red light 12 After attaching locomotive the Guard must carry out the Brake Continuity and ensure that all handbrakes are released 13 not move vehicles unless the permission of the DEPOT SUPERVISOR is fi
27. For the information of Railway Staff only BR 31293 A gt British Rail EASTERN REGION NORTHERN AREA sU PPLEMENTARY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COMMENCING 8 FEBRUARY 1975 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE CONTENTS Page Miscellaneous Notices 1 Alterations to General Appendix Rs TIT T T id 18 Alterations to Rule Book kc 54 E 20 Regulations for Train Signalling Signalmens General Instructions BR 29960 T 21 Instructions relating to the working of 56 ton wagons between Tyne Dock and Consett 24 Handbook of Instructions relating to Carriage Cleaning and Servicing BR 29620 25 Manchester Sheffield Wath Electrified Lines Booklet 25 Working Manual for Rail Staff BR 30054 T w D 8 25 Route Availability of Diesel and Electric Locomotives and Travelling Cranes es Booklet BR 29993 se 44 7 30 Route Restriction for BR Standard Stock BR 29197 38 Working Instructions for Electrified Lines BR 29987 bao 3 40 Alterations to New Procedure for Isolation and parting of Overhead Line Equipment Where specially Authorised Dated 1973 42 THIS BOOKLET MUST RETAINED FOR REFERENCE UNTIL THE NEXT e ISSUE IS RECEIVED YORK x MEE F J BURGE 8 FEBRUARY 1975 CHIEF OPERATING MANAGER THIS SUPPLEMENTARY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET SUPERSEDES THE SUPPLEMENTARY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET DATED 27 JULY 1974 FOR ALTERATIONS TO THE SECTIONAL APPE
28. ING STOCK BR 29197 dated January 1961 continued Page 2 continued Delete Macclesfield Central Platform Line ex G C and N S Joint Ardsley No 1 Up Goods Ardsley Station Signal Box to Ardsley South Signal Box Sudbury Station Suffolk Stocksfield through station Page 3 Delete How Mill Albert Hill Jn to Hopetown Jn Newcastle Central Yard Bedl ington Newcastle High Level Bridge Bedlington South to North West Hartlepool Goods Lines Stranton Jn to Clarence Road Gateshead Goods Lines St James Bridge Signal Box to Borough Gardens S B Percy Main Signal Box to Percy Main North Jn Signal Box Insert West Hartlepool Goods Lines Clarence Road Jn to Church Street Signal No 2 Amend At Percy Main North Jn Signal Box Between Signal Bridge North of Percy Main North Jn Signal Box and Up Dock Line Home Signal No 64 Tyne Commissioners Lines between T I C Box 6 and T 1 C Box No 8 Shipley Bingley Jn to Shipley Bradford Jn Page 4 Dele Whitby Station Through Shildon Station Huddersfield between Sub Signal No 88 and Sub Signal No 115 or Signal No 103 Fighting Cocks te Prohibited Prohibited The adjoining line to be clear Af on Down Main Up Main to be clear and vice versa If on Up Main Up Siding adjacent to Loading Dock to be kept clear If on Up Main Down Main to be blocked and vice versa except through Nort
29. ING THE AUTOMATIC AIR BRAKE ON LOCOMOTIVE OPERATED TRAINS CONVEYING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DISTRIBUTORS AND OPERATING ON THE TWO PIPE SYSTEM Drivers should note that the above Regulations are amended insofar as the release position where provided of the Drivers automatic air brake valve should only be used in the following circumstances 1 Immediately following the completion of the continuity or complete brake tests 2 df dragging brakes are suspected when running 3 If it is essential to release the brakes more rapidly than is possible using the RUNNING position especially following a series of brake applications This should normally only be necessary when working trains of considerable length 4 In releasing the brakes if the previous application had been made hen an overcharge pressure existed in the brake pipe Drivers should also note the following points a If a brake application is initiated when an overcharge pressure exists in the brake pipe and the release position is not correctly used afterwards brake drag and consequent damage can result on the train vehicles b When the brake valve handle is placed in the release position it must be held for not less than 1 minute to allow for complete release of all brakes in the train AIR BRAKED LOCOMOTIVE HAULED VEHICLES MAIN RESERVOIR PIPE ISOLATING COCKS The attention of Drivers Guards and other Operating staff concerned with ai
30. N DOCK AREA 1 ESSO SIDINGS ESSO DEPOT FROM ENGINE SHED JUNCTION Amend entry to read RA 5 Delete reference to Diesel Shunting Locomotives only WEST BLYTH STAITHES Insert Classes 17 and 37 as additional types permitted Add to Remarks Class 17 or 37 permitted in emergencies only WHITBURN JN HANN amp NEWBY S COAL DEPOT Insert R A 5 t Addl permitted Class 37 Yes 5 5 Remarks to read t Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only 3 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 158 Lines over which Western Region Locomotives may work with A W S W R in operative position Item 2 Add Dalston Jn Lea Jn Channelsea or High Meads Amend items 4 Add Normanton Leeds 9 Add Rotherham Masborough 6 Liverpool St Norwich via Ipswich Thorpe Jn Wensum Yard Wensum Yard Swing Bridge Jn Manningtree Parkeston Stratford Station Thornton Fields Carriage Sidings Add New Items me 7 Wath Road Jn Moorthorpe So Kirkby Wakefield Westgate Leeds 8 Leeds Apperley Jn Shipley Keighley 9 Wath Road Jn or Normanton to York Clifton Carr Sidings 10 Diggle or Hebden Bridge to Leeds via Batley or via Wakefield and Normanton 11 Wakefield Pontefract Monkhill Goole Brough Hull 12 Leeds Selby Hull 13 Selby York 14 Leeds York Newcastle Heaton Carriage Sidings 15 Northallerton Eaglescliffe St
31. NDIX SEE SUPPLEMENT DATED 8 FEBRUARY 1975 2 1 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL SIGNALMEN AND TRAINMEN When it becomes necessary for a fixed signal to be passed at danger the clear and explicit message normally given by the signal is lost and the safeguards built in to the lowering of the signal are reduced is important that every Signalman and Trainman should 1 Observe the code of instructions set out in the General Appendix when using the telephone between a signal and the signal box so that the Signalman and Trainman reach a clear understanding as to the identity of the train and exactly where it is standing 2 Understand the circumstances and conditions in which authority is given for a fixed signal to be passed at danger Nothing should be assumed and nothing should be taken for granted INSTRUCTIONS TO TRAINMEN HANDING OVER OF TRAINS TO RELIEF When a Driver or Guard is relieved he must advise his relief of all matters applicable to the safe and proper working of the train concerned GUARDS OF FULLY FITTED FREIGHT PARCELS AND EMPTY COACHING STOCK TRAINS RIDING ON LOCOMOTIVES The Rule Book Section H Clause 4 4 If a brake van in a fully fitted freight parcels or empty coaching stock train cannot for any reason be heated the Guard is authorised to ride in the trailing cab of the locomotive provided the last two vehicles on the train are fitted with the automatic brake in working ord
32. S BLOCK SYSTEM continued Page 145 Regulation 25 clause b i Delete first paragraph including the diagram and insert the following i A competent person must be appointed as Pilotman in accordance with laid down local arrangements He must wear on his left arm armlet with the word Pilotman shown thereon in white letters on a red background Page 149 Signalman Leaving His Box Second paragraph Amend the end of the second line to read on his return and an entry Add new item immediately after item headed Signalman Leaving his box SIGNALMAN REQUIRING POLICE ASSISTANCE Should a signalman require Police assistance and he is unable for any reason to use telephone he should endeavour to send the special bell signal Police assistance urgently required 1 1 6 without the Cal Attention signal to any adjacent signal box The Signalman receiving the bel signal must acknowledge it by repetition and immediately request the attendance of the Police at the signal box from which the signal was received Pages 160 166 INSTRUCTIONS TO SIGNALMEN AT SIGNAL BOXES CONTROLLING THE ENTRANCE OF TRAINS INTO A SECTION OF LINE WHERE THERE IS A LEVEL CROSSING EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC HALF BARRIERS Paaes 163 164 Instruction 10 Roval Trains Add between second and third paragraphs Before instructing the Crossing Keeper to take loca control the Signalman must first ensure that the protectin
33. S GROUND FRAME TO MONSANTO CHEMICAL SIDINGS Yes 5 5 44 RETFORD WHISKER HILL RETFORD NORTH CURVE Amend read RA Group 8 and permitted number of locomotives coupled to read 5 Live or Dead Page 48 SOWERBY BRIDGE MILNER ROYD JN TO BRADFORD EXCHANGE Page 49 Page 52 Delete entry under Remarks STARBECK NORTH TO RIGTON Delete entry ULCEBY NORTH TO IMMINGHAM Amend entry to read Ulceby North to Immingham West East Junctions Amend R A Group to 8 32 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 KINGS LYNN HARBOUR BRANCH Amend entry to read RA5 gt Diesel Shunting Locomotives only KINGS LYNN TO MIDDLETON TOWERS Amend entry to read RA7 Yes 5 5 B R Locomotives prohibited in quarries at end of line MARCH TO PETERBOROUGH EAST Amend R A Group to 77 Delete reference to Group 8 locomotives under Remarks column OULTON BROAD SOUTH TO LOWESTOFT SOUTH SIDE Amend to read R A Group 2 Insert in remarks col Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only ST BOTOLPHS BRANCH Amend R A Group to 777 Amend number of locomotives coupled to 5 Delete entry under Remarks Page 63 WYMONDHAM TO FAKENHAM Page 65 Amend R A group to read R A 5 BOW EX L M R DEPOT Insert Class 47 d as additional type permitted Classes 31 37 amp 47 permitted to work into new Recept
34. SETT APPLICABLE FROM 8 JULY 1967 Page 1 first paragraph Add as second sentence The maximum speeds of these wagons are 25 m p h irrespective of whether they are empty or loaded Page 8 fifth paragraph Delete second sentence reading After the vacuum hosepipes etc etc Page 9 pi Delete third paragraph 25 HAND BOOK OF INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO CARRIAGE CLEANING AND SERVICING BR 29620 Pages 15 16 Amend sub heading Where a locomotive is not attached to the vehicles or where a multiple unit is stabled out of service Amend 2nd sub heading Where a locomotive is attached to the vehicles or where the driving cab of a multiple unit is manned i 4 MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD WA TH ELECTRIFIED LINES BOOKLET Pages 25 26 Instruction 25 When loading unloading of open wagons is to be carried out on wired lines the Electric Traction Engineer must always be consulted before the work is allowed to commence except that Chief Civil Engineer s maintenance staff may under responsible supervision load or unload wagons by hand methods under live equipment without reference to the Electric Traction Engineer provided a Those engaged on the work do not climb or stand on any material within the wagon but at all times stand on the wagon floor b No part of a tool used by a workman
35. arks Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only KEIGHLEY UP SIDINGS Amend entry to read Keighley Down Sidings and references under Remarks to Up Yard and No 1 Up Siding to read Down Yard and No 1 Down Siding Page 120 KNOTTINGLEY BAGLEY S SIDINGS Insert Class 08 as additional permitted Remarks to read Class 08 permitted to enter Nos 1 2 amp 3 Sidings only and not to proceed beyond engine restriction boards KNAPTON ASSOCIATED MALTSTERS SIDING Add asterisk to R A Group and insert in Remarks Col Classes 47 46 45 44 and 40 PROHIBITED from passing loading dock Page 121 LAISTERDYKE EAST TO ENGLISH ELECTRIC COY SIDINGS Amend to read 5 Yes 5 5 Diesel shunting locomotives only Locomotives not to pass beyond boundary gate leading to private sidings HUNSLET EAST Delete Existing entry and Insert HUNSLET EAST Shell Mex amp B P Ltd R A 8 5 5 White Spirit Sidings R A 8 5 5 Rail Terminals R A 8 5 5 B R Lines throughout R A 8 Yes 5 5 Page 123 PONTEFRACT BAGHILL Delete al remarks concerning Lines 35 amp 37 Page 127 SELBY Add New Entry Selby Down Yard RA 9 Yes Page 126 RIPON GOODS Delete entry Page 132 AYCLIFFE ORD amp MADDISON S QUARRY UP SIDE ONLY Additional Tvpes of locomotive permitted Add 24 and 25 Amend Remarks to read Classes 24 and 25 not to exceed 5 m p h an
36. arks Bolsover Loaded 4 06 08 09 20 Yes 3 3 5495 25 31 33 37 Empty 8995 4 06 08 09 20 Yes 3 3 33 37 100 Insert New Entry Darlington Forge 5 2 Shunting Locomotives nly Insert New Entry PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS IMPERIAL PETROLEUM LTD SIDINGS EU Yes 5 5 Locomotives not to pass entrance to gantry area except under the conditions set out in the Sectional Appendix Insert new entry DEWSBURY A P C M PRIVATE SIDINGS RA Group 5 Addl types permitted 40 45 46 47 Remarks to read Diesel Shunting Locomotives only Addi permitted types prohobited from entering hopper house 35 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 101 Insert New Entries UPWELL STREET WHARFE SHEFFIELD BRIGHTSIDE RA5 Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only TILBURY C E G B SIDINGS R A Addl types Double Locos Coupled i Group permitted Heading Live Dead Remarks 5 31 amp 37 Diesel Shunting Loco motives Only TILBURY DOCKS P L A Amend read TILBURY RAIL TERMINAL AND EXCHANGE SIDINGS PLA SIDINGS Add Class 47 as additional type permitted Add to Remarks Class 47 permitted in Rail Container Terminal No 1 Siding and up to clearance point in No 2 Siding only Prohibited in Exchange Sidings Insert New entry Carlin How R A 8 Yes 5 5 Brake Tenders not permitted Skinningrove Iron Works R A Group Addl types permitted 20 31
37. at least mile in rear of the junction home signal the additional home signal must not be cleared for a train to proceed towards the junction home signal if a conflicting movement has been authorised or a train accepted in accordance with this Regulation from another direction in which there is no such additional home signal until the movement which has been authorised has passed clear of the junction or the train which has been accepted from another direction has been brought to a stand at the signal protecting the junction or has passed clear of the junction When however a train for which the additional home signal has been cleared has come to a stand at the junction home signal a movement may be permitted ahead of the latter signal or a train accepted from another direction in which there is no such additional home signal Page 129 Train Staff and Ticket Block Regulation 19 Clause d Amend beginning of Clause d to read d Should a Class 7 8 or 9 train pass Delete the Note in italics at the end of Clause d REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON SINGLE LINES BY THE TOKENLESS BLOCK SYSTEM Page 142 Tokenless Block Regulation 19 Clause d Amend beginning of Clause d to read d Should a Class 7 8 9 train pass 24 ALTERATIONS TO REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING AND SIGNALMAN S GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS B R 29960 continued REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON SINGLE LINES BY T HE TOKENLES
38. available it is permissible for another responsible member of the staff compe tent in the Rules and Regulations such as a Guard or Station Manager to act as Secondman for the purpose of the examination ws 6 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued CLASS 40 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES These locomotives must each carry two wooden scotches and when the locomotives are left stabled Drivers must in addition to applying the handbrake place a wooden scotch on each side of one wheel Before the locomotive is moved the scotches must be removed and placed in the locomotive cab SECURITY OF DETONATORS A member of the staff lost his satchel containing amongst other things 12 detonators and the Home Office have expressed concern at the nature of this loss and the dangers which result Staff whose duties require them to carry detonators are reminded of their responsibilities for safe custody of the detonators in their possession In the event of loss the facts must be reported immed iately REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING AND SIGNALMEN S GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS The phrase Where specially authorised which follows the description of a Class 9 Unfitted freight train in the Bell Signals applies only to the classification of the train as laid down in the General Appendix The Is Line Clear Train Description bell signal 1 4 may be used without special authority LINES WORKED ON THE TRACK CIRCUIT BLOCK SYSTEM 1 Absolute possession of running lines for Engine
39. cator There are two translucent white discs back illuminated by the existing lamps serving the two outer digits The provisions of the Rule Book Section H para 7 1 1 will require the route indicator box to be illuminated at all times PREPARATION OF FREIGHT TRAINS A man rostered to fully prepare a freight train must 1 Check that the vehicles are correctly marshalled labelled coupled and safe to travel with all doors closed sheets and chains etc secured in accordance with the Rule Book Section H Clause 6 3 2 Ensure that a tail lamp and side lights when required are provided in accordance with the Rule Book Section H Clause 7 4 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued PREPARATION OF FREIGHT TRAINS continued J Ensure that the train load is suitable for the class of train concerned within the capacity of the locomotive and the required brake force is available in accordance with Section 6 of the Working Manual for Rail Staff 4 Complete Train Preparation Forms B R 20896 and B R 20896 138 and a Train Preparer s Load Slip B R 29976 and hand them to the Train Guard or in the latter s absence to the person in charge A guard who is handed Form B R 29976 fully completed and signed is not required to carry out preparation duties for the train concerned 5 12 85 7 SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC POWER COACHING STOCK TRAINS In amplification of Sectional Appendix Instructions Northern Page 252 Southern Page 302
40. d locomotives prohibited from passing over River Skerne Bridge 37 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 135 Page 137 Page 141 Page 143 Page 144 Page 145 CARVILLE NEPTUNE SIDINGS Amend entry to read RA 8 Addl permitted Yes 5 5 Remarks DARLINGTON insert New Entry Diesel Depot R A 9 Yes 5 5 Main Line Locomotives and more than two shunting loco motives coupled prohibited from passing over the carriage washing plant line GRANGETOWN Insert New Entry Shell Mex Ltd Teesport Refinery R A 8 Yes 5 5 HEBBURN STATION SIDINGS Amend R A Group to read 7 and delete existing entry under Additional Classes Permitted HEBBURN COLLIERY SIDINGS VICKERS ARMSTRONG amp HAWTHORNE LESLIES SIDINGS Add Class 08 to additional types of locomotive permitted HEIGHINGTON Insert Sub Entry Old Town Quarry R A 5 Additional types permitted 24 25 37 Dsl Shunting Locomotives Only HEXHAM Shell Mex Sidings Line No 77 Hexham East lines Nos 18 and 19 Hexham West WP997 Add Class 17 25 and 31 as additional types permitted Add to Remarks Classes 25 and 31 not to exceed bm p h HYLTON QUARRY SIDINGS Amend remarks to read Locomotives not to proceed beyond entrance gates JARROW STATION SIDINGS Page 149 Page 157 Amend to read R A 8 Double Heading and Up to 5 Locomotives Live or Dead permitted PERCY MAI
41. d red must be moved to the horizontal brake isolated position The distributor release cord must then be pulled again If the brake on any vehicle is found to be dragging the release cord must be pulled If this does not release the brake it should be isolated as described in the previous paragraph If the brake does not release and the defect cannot be remedied the vehicle must be detached at the first available point any movement being made at reduced speed If the brake on any intermediate coach is isolated the driver must be informed and instructed to limit the speed to 10 m p h below the maximum permitted speed limit Similarly if the brakes on two coaches are isolated the driver must be instructed to limit the speed to 20 m p h below the maximum permitted speed limit The foregoing speed reductions do not apply on lines where the maximum permitted speed limit is 40 m p h or less but the driver must reduce speed as necessary having regard to the brake power available The train must not be permitted to commence a journey with the brakes isolated on more than two coaches If the brakes become defective on more than two coaches on the train during service it may be worked forward at a reduced speed having regard to the brake power available to the nearest convenient point where either the defect can be remedied or the defective vehicles detached The train must not start if the brakes are isolated on both bogies of either powe
42. double sided Sign showing the letter 5 in black on a white triangular background NOTE the sign is also being provided for existing catch spring or unworked trailing points not at present identified by a line side sign a a a ALTERATIONS TO RULE BOOK Section D Clause 1 Amplify the left hand cotumn of the Exception to read To indicate to a Driver that vacuum or air brake pipe pressure requires to be created Regulations for working the Automatic Vacuum Brake and Regulations for working the Automatic Air Brake Section D Clause 5 f Amplify the text on the right hand side of the illustration to read Create vacuum or air brake pipe pressure Section H Clause 3 2 Delete and substitute the following 3 2 Equipment Each locomotive cab is equipped with a track circuit operating clip 12 detonators and 2 red flags Multiple unit cabs are each provided with a track circuit operating clip 12 detonators and 1 red flag Note Two track circuit operating clips are provided in the cab of a locomotive which has only one cab The Driver must have with him a handlamp When preparing the locomotive or multiple unit train he must satisfy himself that the driving cabs are properly equipped as shown above Where the equipment is contained in a sealed case cupboard the Driver must check that the seal is intact as confirmation that the contents are correct If the case cupboard is not s
43. e 2 4 2 bell signal the train must be brought nearly to stand at the Section signal after which the Calling on Signal must be cleared REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON DOUBLE LINES BY THE TRACK CIRCUIT BLOCK SYSTEM Page 61 Bell Signals Class 6 trains Amend existing item in Description of Train column in respect of Class 6 trains to read a Fully fitted Company or block train Parcels train or milk train Ordinary fully fitted Express freight train composed of vehicles permitted to run at 60m p h b Ordinary fully fitted express freight train composed of some or all vehicles with permitted maximum speed of less than 60m p h and with brake force not less than that shown in Section 6 of Working Manual for Rail Staff Class 7 trains Add the following under existing item in the Description and Code columns Empty coaching stock train not fully fitted but with the automatic brake connected up and in use on not less than half the vehicles and conveying a freight brakevan as the last vehicle 1 2 5 Classes 7 and 8 trains Amend references in Description of Train column to Section E to read 6 Page 71 Track Circuit Block Regulation 19 Clause g Amend beginning of Clause to read g Should a Class 7 8 or 9 train pass REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON SINGLE LINES BY THE ELECTRIC TOKEN SYSTEM Page 80 Bell Signals Class 6 Trains Amend existin
44. e Block regulations in which case the provisions of this Section must be carried out for all trains Unless prior advice has been given of such working the Signalman at the signal box controlling the entry to such lines will stop all trains proceeding over them and inform Trainmen that passenger trains are being worked thereon 3 6 Station Working Except for shunting operations as provided for in clause 3 1 3 of this Section it will not be necessary for the Guard Shunter or Secondman of a passenger train or other train composed of coaching stock or light locomotive to remind the Signalman of the position of the train in the following circumstances a at station platform lines worked under Permissive Block Regulations b at a platform where Station Yard Working Section H clause 3 6 is in operation c on dead end lines at terminal station or on dead end bays at through stations Section N clause 2 3 1 Delete including the diagram and substitute the following 23 1 The Pilotman must wear on his left arm an armlet with the word Pilotman shown thereon in white letters on a red background ALTERATIONS TO REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING AND SIGNALMAN S GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS B R 29960 REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON DOUBLE LINES BY THE ABSOLUTE BLOCK SYSTEM Page 4 Bell Signals Class 6 trains Amend existing item in Description of Train column in respect of Class 6 trains to read a
45. e letters painted on the solebar on each side of the vehicle Southern Reaion locomotives are numbered in the series Electric Class 71 71001 71014 Diesel Electric Class 33 33001 33212 Electro Diesel Class 73 173001 73142 Electro Diesel Class 74 74001 74010 WAGONS FITTED WITH DISC BRAKES All wagons fitted with disc brakes with the exception of those listed below are permitted to be used in the fitted portion of not fully fitted trains Wagons not permitted Hop AB MGR 17 ton Fly Ash 21 ton Fly Ash 24 ton Hopper Coal MS12 85 31 CONVEYANCE OF BOGIE PALLET VANS FOR SHELL STAR LIMITED Before this type of vehicle is accepted for conveyance either loaded or empty the Area Manager respon sible for the Depot or his nominated representative at the originating point must ensure a certificate is obtained from Shellstar Ltd stating that the bogie pallet van vans is are correctly loaded and secured safe for despatch and the Guard of the train must be advised that the certificate has been received for such vehicles on his train The certificate must be retained by the Area Manager concerned for six months MANNING OF LOCOMOTIVES REQUIRED TO EXAMINE A SECTION OF LINE IN AN EMERGENCY In the event of it being necessary for a single manned locomotive to be utilised to examine the line in an emergency under the provisions of Block Regulation 15 and another man in the Footplate line of promotion is not readily
46. e vehicles must be confined to block train load movement except where specifically authorised to be conveyed on nominated wagon load services Form BR29973 3 must be issued When movement of 50 ton loaded tanks or 90 ton bulk cement vehicles takes place they may be marshalled in accordance with paragraph 8 of these instructions 6 Loaded 45 ton Steel AB wagons must be confined to block load movement except where specifically authorised to be conveyed on nominated wagon load services Where the R A Category of the route is lower than that of the vehicle form BR 29973 3 must be issued 7 Loaded 40 45 ton 2 axle vehicles excluding loaded 45 ton Stee AB vehicles may be conveyed in block train loads or by wagon load services subject to instructions in part 6 White pages of Working Manual for Rail Staff BR 30054 6 Where the RA Category of the route is lower than that of the vehicle form BR 29973 3 must be issued 8 Loaded 100 90 85 80 50 45 40 ton tanks may be inter mixed subject to instructions in part 3 of DK ngos of Working Manual for Rail Staff BR 30054 3 provided that the air brake is operative oughout Loaded 100 ton bulk cement vehicles may be inter mixed with 45 50 ton bulk cement vehicles provided that the air brake is operative throughout MS12 86 0 CONTINENTAL FERRY WAGONS Until further notice the speed of Continental Ferry Wagons must be restricted as shown below Continental Ferry Wagons marked SS F
47. e year b Express Passenger Trains i 15 October to 30th April except that at local discretion heating should not be provided i weather conditions render it unnecessarv ii From 1st May to 30th September heating should not be provided except if at local discretion weather conditions make it essential c Other Trains 1st October to 30th April except that at local discretion heating should not be provided if weather conditions render it unnecessarv Pre heating and super heating both in respect of the necessity for these operations and their duration is to be at Regional discretion as dictated by weather conditions With trains on which the heating is part of the air conditioning system or on which the heating is automatically controlled the system should function normally at all times 20 ALTERATIONS TO GENERAL APPENDIX continued Page 121 Delete item headed LINESIDE FIRES and substitute PREVENTION AND EXTINCTION OF LINESIDE FIRES Under the Railway Fires Acts 1905 and 1923 the British Railways Board is liable for damage to forests plantations woods orchards market and nursery gardens agricultural land and fences or crops thereor resulting from sparks from locomotives and it is essential for all persons employed on the Railway to exercise the greatest vigilance at all times to prevent fires and where they occur to extinguish them Signs will be erected alongside the line mark
48. ealed he must make a visual check of the equipment 21 ALTERATIONS TO RULE BOOK continued Section Clause 6 2 Delete 1 half aallon can of oil from list of equipment Section K Clause 3 1 3 Delete last two lines and substitute the following MEM at a signal bearing one of the signs shown in Diagram No 1 2 or 3 or is standing at a position light or miniature colour light shunting signal If the train or vehicle is standing at a position light or miniature coiour light shunting signal and is detained for an unusually long time the Guard or Shunter or Secondman where provided must remind the Signalman either by going to the signal box or by using the nearest telephone communicating with the signal box In the latter case the person using the telephone must ensure that he is speaking to the right Signalman and must clearly tell him the line on which the train or vehicle is standing and the peus letters and number or the title of the signal at which it is detained Section K Amend clauses 3 5 and 3 6 to read as under 3 5 GOODS LINES WORKED UNDER PERMISSIVE BLOCK OR BLOCK REGULATIONS AND GOODS LOOP LINES It will not be necessary for the Guard Shunter or Secondman to remind the Signalman of the position of the train except d for shunting operations as provided for in clause 3 1 3 of this Section or b when such lines are being used temporarily by passenger trains under Absolut
49. ed in that train the maximum speed of the train will be the lowest speed of any of these vehicles being conveyed AMENDED WAGON PANELS With regard to the safety of the line it should be noted that the wagon panels attached to the following vehicles have been amended as set out below Amended wagon panels will be provided as soon as possible to replace existing panels 12 ton Insulated Fish Vans The maximum speed has been reduced to 60m p h in all conditions of loading 12 ton pipe fitted The maximum speed of these wagons has been reduced 24 ton strip coil to 50m p h in all conditions of loading 22 ton timber conflat coil plate fitted only and fitted with roller bearings 22 ton and 24 ton plate fitted only 20 ton and 22 ton tube vacuum fitted with plain bearings and roller bearings 22 ton conflat fitted with plain bearings only 12 ton container flat conflat B 24 ton D coil 22 ton Ale pallet MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued AMENDED WAGON PANELS continued 12 ton Palvans Nos B782274 The maximum speed has been reduced to 45m p h B782523 all conditions of loading 25 ton Sand Ironstone Hoppers The maximum speed has been reduced to 35m p h with a wheelbase of less than 10ft in all conditions of loading 27 ton Ore Tipplers The brake force of these wagons in the Heavy Nos LW25000 LW25099 and Medium conditions of loading has been reduced from 21 tons to
50. ed restrictions must in all cases be complied with Guards must remind Drivers working trains composed as shown above of the speed limits which will apply on the route over which the journey is to be made When for any reason a locomotive requiring to run light is incapable of attaining the appropriate maximum speed shown in the right hand column above the Person in charge of the Depot where the light journey is to originate must advise the Control Office for that locality who will suitably advise Signalmen and Control Offices concerned Page 90 pages 19 30 Supplement No 1 PROVISION OF ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY TO LOCOMOTIVE HAULED TRAINS FOR HEATING AIR CONDITIONING ETC To operate on and from Wednesday 1 January 1975 Clause 24 Table page 29 of Supplement No 1 Amend Index Number of Class 45 1 locomotives to read 66 Page 90 Delete instruction headed Steam Heating of Passenger Trains Periods during which Steam Heating must be Applied or Discontinued as amended by Supplement No 1 and substitute the following HEATING OF PASSENGER TRAINS PERIODS DURING WHICH HEATING MUST BE APPLIED OR DISCONTINUED Except where otherwise authorised Steam Heating Pipes and electrical jumper cables must remain on coaching stock vehicles and be coupled for use throughout the year Heating to be made available as follows a On trains conveying Post Office vehicles and Sleeping Cars throughout th
51. efects 8 4 1 Failure to create a brake pipe pressure of approximately 5 0 bar throughout the train may be due to one or more of the following defects Defective power car apparatus A defective coach The front brake pipe cock on the leading power car or the rear brake pipe cock on the trailing power car not fully closed An intermediate brake pipe cock not fully opened _ Leakage between flexible hose couplings on the vehicles A passenger communication valve open This will be noted by the audible indicator A guard s brake compartment emergency brake valve open Blockage of the brake pipe by an obstruction 14 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 8 continued 8 4 8 5 8 6 continued 8 4 2 8 4 3 8 4 4 8 4 5 8 4 6 8 4 7 8 5 2 8 5 3 If before starting a brake pipe pressure of approximately 5 0 bar cannot be created throughout the train the driver must be informed If the leading power car is found to bein order the guard must inform the person in charge who must arrange for the vehicles to be examined and tested If the brake wil not release on any vehicle the distributor release handle indicated by a white star must be pulled If the brake still cannot be released the main reservoir isolating cock painted yellow must be moved to the vertical closed position and the distributor isolating handle painte
52. ents involving Dangerous Goods Amend the following telephone numbers to Clause F11 20 and F11 28 Part 3 London Midland Region Carlisle 0228 32121 Ext 2301 MS42 094 WHITE PAGES Section 6 Add to B6 When a not fully fitted service is scheduled to reverse en route the Guard must hand to the driver two completed Driver s slips 20896 138 one in respect of the journey to the point of reversal and the second to indicate change of brake force head code etc from the point of reversal forward PREPARATION AND WORKING OF FREIGHT TRAINS Section C Notes on Special Circumstances Add new item 4 4 Marshalling of Fully Fitted Trains Composed of Air or Vacuum Braked Vehicles with a Proportion of Piped Only Vehicles C4 1 Provided brake force is available in accordance with the appropriate Table E of Section 6 of the Working Manuel for Rail Staff piped and fully fitted vehicles may be inter mixed to suit marshalling requirements subject to no more than 5 piped only vehicles being formed together and in all cases the last two vehicles of the train must have the automatic brake fully operative except in the case of an air braked service formed with Cartic 4 unit marshalled at the rear when the train must not start if more than one of the three distributors on the unit is isolated Amend sub heading and item Marshalling of fully and not fully fitted trains composed of air or vacuum braked vehicles with a Proportion of pi
53. er and satisfactory arrangements have been made for the security of mails and scheduled traffic duties TWIN BOLSTER WAGONS Tests have shown that there is some possibility of twin Bolster Wagons becoming derailed when trains in which they are conveyed are propelled Propelling movements of such trains along running lines must be kept to a minimum and all concerned must ensure that the propelling movement is carried out with extreme care Where a train conveying twin Bolsters is propelled into an occupied siding it must not be used to push down the wagons already in the sidings In addition the following special conditions must be stringently observed 1 Twin Bolster Wagons must not be used as runner wagons for over hanging loads 2 Empty twin Bolster Wagons must not be marshalled between bogie steel carrying wagons MAXIMUM SPEED OF COACHING STOCK Locomotive Hauled Coaching Stock Certain locomotive hauled coaching vehicles have been marked 100m p h 100 m p h SM and guards working trains timed in excess of 90 miles an hour which will be indicated in the W T T by a Plus sign must if the train is not entirely formed of vehicles marked 100 m p h or 100 m p h SM instruct the driver not to exceed 90 m p h Trains not indicated by a Plus sign in the Timetable must not exceed 90 m p h unless they are wholly composed of vehicles marked 100 100 m p h SM in which case the
54. ering purposes necessitating a complete stoppage of traffic on such lines Referring to the instruction in the Rule Book Section T Part T where Track Circuit Block is in operation no movement must be made outside the detonators in either direction without the permission of the Signalman concerned Before authorising a movement to the rear the Signalman must apply the instructions contained in the General Appendix headed Wrong direction movements where Track Circuit Block is in operation 2 Trains conveying out of gauge and exceptional loads Arrangements for any wrong direction movement which is required must be made in accordance with the instruction contained in the General Appendix headed Wrong direction movements where Track Circuit Block is in operation 45 TON GROSS LADEN WEIGHT TWO AXLE AIR BRAKED VANS COV AB Brake sticks must not be used to apply brakes on these vehicles The brake lever is long and the lever ratio is therefore high to enable adequate braking without the use of a Stick _ MS 12 86 6 1 FREIGHTLINER CONTAINER DEFECTS AND LOOSE SHEETS ON OPEN CONTAINERS In all cases where Freightliner trains are delayed on route through container defects on loose sheets on open containers the container number or numbers must be given by the Guard to the Signalman for transmission to the Divisional District Control concerned MO11 036 E FREIGHTLINER AND MOTORCAR TRAINS Increasing number of Freightliner trains are now o
55. g item in Description of Train column in respect of Class 6 trains to a Fully Fitted Company or block train Parcels train or milk train Ordinary fully fitted Express freight train composed of vehicles permitted to run at 60 m p h _ b Ordinary fully fitted express freight train composed of some or all vehicles with permitted maximum speed of less than 60 m p h and with brake force not less than that shown in Section 6 of Working Manual for Rail Staff Class 7 trains Add the following under existing item in the Description and Code columns Empty coaching stock train not fully fitted but with the automatic brake connected up and In use on not less than half the vehicles and conveying a freight brakevan as the last vehicle 1 2 5 Classes 7 and 8 Trains m Amend references in Description of Train column to Section E to read Section 6 23 ALTERATIONS TO REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING AND SIGNALMAN S GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS B R 29960 continued REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON SINGLE LINES BY THE ELECTRIC TOKEN SYSTEM continued Page 86 Regulation 4 c Amend reference to Regulation 14 h to read Regulation 14 g Page 98 Electric Token Block Requlation 19 Clause d Amend beginning of Clause d to read d Should a Class 7 8 or 9 train pass Delete the Note in italics at the end of Clause d Page 101 Regulation
56. g signals on both sides of the crossing are at Danger and that any train which has already passed the protecting signal has also passed over the crossing Where necessary the Signalman must arrange with the Signalman at the other end of the section The Crossing Keeper will advise the Signalman when both barriers have been lowered and the Signalman must not clear the signals for the passage of a train until such advice is received On receipt of advice from the Crossing Keeper the Signalman must where necessary advise the Signalman at the other end of the section Page 166 INSTRUCTIONS TO SIGNALMEN AT NON SUPERVISING SIGNAL BOXES Instruction 7 Royal Trains Amend to read Local control of the barriers will apply for the passage of Royal trains In these circumstances however it will not be necessary for Drivers to be cautioned whilst the barriers are being controlled locally but when automatic working is resumed the first train to enter the section from the non supervising box must be dealt with as shown in Instruction 4 Before instructing the Crossing Keeper to take local control for this purpose the Signalman the supervising box will ask the Signalman at the non supervising box to place or maintain the protecting signal at Danger and this signal must not then be cleared until advice is 15 received that the barriers have been lowered INSTRUCTIONS RELATING THE WORKING OF 56 TON WAGONS BETWEEN TYNE DOCK AND CON
57. h Road Station If on Down East Goods and line X Up East Goods and lines W and Y to be blocked Signals 234 to 116 If on line Y and Up East Goods line X and Down East Goods to be blocked Points 472 to Signal 175 If on Bay Platform Line adjacent Line to be kept clear If over Down Gateshead Main the Down Gateshead Slow to be clear between signals N 69 and N 75 If over Down Gateshead Slow the Down Gateshead Main to be clear between signals N 73 and N 77 If on Up Line Down Line to be clear and vice versa If on Down Goods Up Goods to be blocked and vice versa If on No 1 Down Goods No 2 Down Goods to be blocked and vice versa If on Up Main Down Main to be blocked and vice versa If on Up Goods Down Goods to be clear and vice versa If on Up Main and Down Dock Line Down Main and Up Dock Line to be clear and vice versa If on Up Main Down Main to be clear and vice versa If on Up Main Down Main to be clear and vice versa _ If on No 3 Platform line etc If on Up Main Down Main to be blocked and vice versa If on Up Loop Down Loop to be blocked and vice versa If on Up Main Up Siding to be clear 40 ROUTE RESTRICTIONS FOR BRITISH RAILWAYS STANDARD COACHING STOCK B R 29197 dated January 1961 continued Page 4 Delete continued Gateshead Goods Line Park Lane Signal if on Up Goods Down Goods to be blocked and vice Box to High Street Signal Box versa York Goods L
58. hat has been used rne PRECAUTIONS In the event of an outbreak of fire in the engine room or electrical equipment compartment of a power car the fire alarm bells will ring in all driving cabs and guard s brake compartments The engine will stop automatically in the affected power car after which B C F bromochlorodifluromethane vapour will be automatically discharged in the engine room and electrical equipment compartment Al doors giving access to these compartments must be kept closed at all times 9 2 When the fire alarm bells sound staff must not enter the engine room or electrical equipment compartment of the power car without the authority of the driver Any person in the engine room or electrical equipment compartment when the bells sound MUST LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and close all doors 9 3 Care should be taken to avoid contact with or inhaling of the B C F vapour If contact is made with the vapour the following precautions should be taken 9 3 1 Remove the person concerned away from the discharge area to a place where there is plenty of fresh air Arrange for medical aid if the person appears to have been affected by the vapour stating that he has been affected by the discharge of a B C F fire extinguisher 9 3 2 If any a fire extinguisher enters the eyes flush them as soon as possible with large quantities of clean water 9 4 Fires occurring elsewhere in the power cars or train must be dealt with by ha
59. ines Holgate Bridge to If on Down Doncaster Goods Up Doncaster Goods to York Yard South be blocked and vice versa Bishop Aukland East to If on No 2 Platform Line Down Mineral to be blocked Bishop Auckland North If on Down Mineral No 2 Platform Line and Up Mineral to be blocked If on Up Mineral Down Mineral and No 3 Platform line to be blocked If on No 3 Platform line Up Mineral to be blocked Page 6 Insert Vale of Neath Line Ocean and Taff Merthyr Colliery and Quakern Must not pass each other or any passenger stock Yard East Junction Taff Bargoed Branch Dowlais Junction Signal Adjacent line to be clear Box and Dowlais Cae Harris London Transport Executive St Pancras King s Cross Tunnel The adjoining line to be clear between the limit with L M R maintenance and York Road Tunnel Mouth WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A C ELECTRIFIED LINES B R 29987 Page 6 Definitions of Terms Add mE Cable An insulated conductor which may be layed directly in or the ground or in pipe or troughing or attached directly to an overhead line structure Instruction 47 Clause a dd If any of de work is to be done in proximity to the sealing ends of cables he shal arrange for these to be isolated and earthed in accordance with the approved procedure Page 15 Definitions of Terms Sealing end the termination of a cable in a special insulator mounted on an overhead line structure or on a special s
60. ing entry to and exit from zones of specially high fire risk The sign indicating entry to such a zone will be in the form of a black conifer on a yellow background and that denoting the exit will be a vertical black band on a yellow background Both signs will be circular approximately two feet in diameter Track Chargemen must observe the following instructions Grass and undergrowth on British Railways land which if set on fire might endanger operational equipment must be cut down burnt if this can be done safely and or cleared away likewise where there is a vermin problem or to meet legitimate complaints by local landowners Where forests plantations woods and orchards adjoin the line side they must be inspected periodically and where undergrowth therein is a source of danger of fire the Owner must be requested to clear it away Should the Owner decline to remove the undergrowth or the Owner or his Agent cannot be communicated with easily full particulars must be reported to the Divisional Engineer staff may remove such undergrowth without the Owner s consent but will be liable for any damage caused by taking advantage of the right and this power must not be exercised without the authority of the Divisional Engineer Page 125 _ Add the following after item headed WHISTLE BOARDS LINE SIDE SIGNS INDICATING CATCH SPRING OR UNWORKED TRAI NLING POINTS New catch spring or unworked trailing points will be identified by a
61. ion 4 STAND BY 12 1 5 About five minutes before departure turn the control knob to position 5 The first train broadcast will then be automatically made The apparatus will work automatically after this for the remainder of the journey over the route shown on the tape label When the train has come to a stand at the final destination platform the guard must 12 2 1 Turn the control knob to position 3 RUN until the announcement END OF TAPE followed by the train description is heard on the monitor speaker in the apparatus Then IMMEDIATELY switch the control knob to position 1 OFF 12 2 2 Remove train tape by pressing the tape release button 12 2 3 Release the locks lower the lid and lock the cabinet Note The cabinet lid will not close fully unless the apparatus is switched off and the cassette is removed In the event of the apparatus giving distorted reproduction or continuous whistling noises etc check for approximately three minutes if the conditions presist If they do or if the messages are broadcast at incorrect points on the route the guard must proceed as follows 12 3 1 Turn the control switch to OFF position 12 3 2 Lock the cabinet after withdrawing the tape cassette The tape will be part of way through the complete cycle when withdrawn from the unit It should be wound on until END OF TAPE is heard with the switch in the RUN p
62. ion Sidings Page 66 BROAD ST TO CAMDEN JC L M R Page 70 Amend entry to read 7 Yes 5 5 FINSBURY PARK EAST GOODS YARD Amend entry to read RA5 Addl Types permitted Yes 2 2 Diesel Shunting Locomotives 15 31 33 1 33 3 40 only Speed not to exceed 44 45 46 55 10 m p h Main Line Locomotives not to pass over No 2 long road and No 4 old road except in cases of emergency Page 71 ISLIP STREET JC KENTISH TOWN TO KING S CROSS JC L T B L M R Page 72 Delete entry under Remarks JUNCTION ROAD JC TO ENGINE SHED JN KENTISH TOWN L M R Delete entry under Remarks KING S CROSS GOODS amp MINERAL JC TO ST PANCRAS JC SIDINGS Amend to read 10 Page 74 MITRE BRIDGE JC TO NORTH POLE JC L M R Insert R A 7 Delete ref to additional classes permitted 33 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 75 NORTH POLE JC TO LATCHMERE JC L M R Amend entry to read MORTIMER STREET JN TO CARLTON ROAD JN L M R R A 7 Amend group to read R A 8 Page 76 POPLAR CENTRAL Delete existing entries and insert Yes 5 Classes 40 44 45 and 46 prohibited from passing over scissors crossing between up lines in station Prohibited from passing Over three way connection in North End Up Side Bay lines Prohibited over connection Down Main to L T E line Classes 47 and 48 not to exceed 10 m p
63. key b Moving the automatic brake controller to EMERGENCY c Applying the parking brake 2 13 Section H Clause 5 Guards working the High Speed Train will be required to undertake the following additional duties Operation of the lighting and air conditioning switches Operation of Audio Navigator Equipment and Guard Passenger communication control unit Coupling and uncoupling in emergency Assisting the driver as shown in clause 13 2 2 1 4 Section Clauses 5 2 1 and 7 2 TON The guard is responsible for ensuring that the destination indications are correctly displayed on each side of the train 2 1 5 Section H Clause 7 3 1 The High Speed Train is fitted with an electric tail light which must be switched on by the driver This must be illuminated during daylight as well as during darkness The guard must ensure the tail light is switched on before starting 2 1 6 Section K Clause 3 7 3 Hand brakes are not provided in the guard s brake compartments of the High Speed Train and the guard must advise the driver that he is leaving the train to protect it in accordance with this Rule The guard must inform the driver of his return to the train 2 1 7 Section M Clause 3 2 Should the accident result in a fire breaking out the driver must take the necessary action to extinguish it and carry out the provisions of Section M Clause 7 The guard must protect the opposite line in accordance with Section M Clause
64. lating to Particular Traffics 2 Wheeled Vehicles vii Rail road Tank Trailers Sub Paragraphs E2 16 and E2 17 The instructions contained in this single sheet issued in April 69 are now no longer applicable and the sheet should be withdrawn from the Manual The Index to Green Pages Loadi C be amended accordingly ges Loading and Conveyance should WHITE PAGES SECTION 6 Table C Notes on Special Circumstances C1 8 page 1 Amend as follows Where the Route Availability of a vehicle is not known and as shown C1 8 page 2 Insert over Weight per Axle tons the words 2 axled vehicles Insert new table and notes 4 axled Two axled bogies vehicles Weight per R A axle tons Up to 13 Over 13 14 Over 14 15 Over 15 16 Over 16 17 Note i Three axled and six axled wagons should not be conveyed without the authori B R 29973 3 unless already panelled i i ii Any vehicle with axle weights in excess of those shown in the above tables must be submitted to the C C E for authority unless already panelled l iii This method of deriving the R A number is for emergency purposes and is only to be used when no other means is readily available Section 3 Basic Wagon Panels Delete words Vanfits Hyfits from basic panel headed Vanfits Hyfits Shocks etc and Insert note i Brake Force of all unpanelled Vanfits and Hyfits to be assessed as 4 brake tons Note ii Inse
65. nd extinguishers In accordance with instructions contained in the Fire Manual TRAIN HEATING ISOLATING SWITCH A heat isolating switch is fitted behind a glass panel in each coach In an emergency Such as fire etc the train heating supply should be cut off by turning the switch to the OFF position The train heating supply will not be restored by turning the switch back to the ON position and the driver must be informed whenever it is used In the event of fire the provisions of Section M Clause 7 of the Rule Book must be carried out and the air conditioning control switch of the affected vehicle must where possible be turned to the AUXILIARIES ONLY position If the vehicle in which the emergency arose is retained in the train after rectification of the fault the train heating isolating switch must be turned back to ON and the driver informed before the air conditioning control switch is returned to AUXILIARIES and A C DRIVER GUARD COMMUNICATION l 11 1 The standard buzzer code for multiple unit trains as amended will apply for this train Stop 1 ring Start 2 rings Set back the train _ 379 Guard ordriver 3 rings pause rings attend telephone Slow down when 4 rings Propel ling MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued 16 WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 11 continued 11 1 continued 11 2 Driver or guard 5 rings leaving train in
66. nd the line s on which trains require to be cautioned He must then stop each train proceeding on the adjoining lines advise the Driver of the circumstances and the location of the train and instruct him to proceed cautiously past it If a train s is approaching which it is not possible for the Signalman to caution must so advise the person making the request and the latter must not allow the work to commence until such trains have passed If the Signalman receiving the request does not control the protecting signal for any of the adjoining lines involved he must immediately consult the other Signalman and obtain his assurance that he will caution trains on the line s concerned He must also ascertain from the other Signalman whether any train 15 approaching which cannot be cautioned and if so the person making the request must be so informed When work on the train has been completed the staff concerned must advise the Signalman and normal working must then be resumed Where necessary the Signalman must advise the other Signalman concerned The Signalman must make appropriate entries in the Train Register Page 26 TABLE SHOWING AUTHORISED PROCEDURES FOR ASSISTING TRAINS ON WHICH THE LOCOMOTIVE HAS FAILED Add after Note 3 beneath the Table 4 Class 87 locomotives cannot be used for assisting vacuum braked trains from the rear unless the failed locomotive can create and maintain vacuum REGARDING THE RUNNING
67. ng Where circumstances demand that observation or testing of the electric equipment below roof level be carried out with the covers removed and whilst the pantograph is energised the person in charge must be specifically authorised by the Electric Traction Engineer and must ensure that all the appropriate safety instructions are followed ALTERATIONS TO EXTRACTS FROM WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A C ELECTRIFIED LINES B R 29988 Page 22 and 23 Instruction 26 In the case of a fire on a train the need to separate burning vehicles must be considered before requesting the electricity to be switched off ALTERATIONS TO NEW PROCEDURE FOR ISOLATION AND EARTHING OF OVERHEAD LINE EQUIPMENT WHERE SPECIALLY AUTHORISED DATED JANUARY 1973 Issued to Staff in certain specified areas only 6 Instruction 47 Clause a If any of the work is to be done in proximity to the sealing ends of cables he shall arrange for these to be isolated and earthed in accordance with the approved procedure Varitype Unit No 239 t t D D 4 1 D
68. ockton Hartlepool Newcastle 16 Norton South Junction Ferryhill Leamside Newcastle including Follingsby Freightliner Terminal 17 Eaglescliffe Tees Yard 18 Billingham on Tees to Port Clarence Phillips Sidings Ground Frame including Billingham Beck Branch and Haverton Hill Loop and Port Clarence Phillips Sidings Ground Frame to Monsanto Chemicals Sidings ROUTE RESTRICTIONS FOR BRITISH RAILWAYS STANDARD COACHING STOCK B R 29197 dated January 1961 Page 1 Note A Amend to read British Railways Standard Coaching Stock stencilled at the end of the vehicles Amend fifth paragraph Empty coaching stock trains of Category A above may be conveyed by prior arrangement over the Hampstead Junction line provided the opposite line is blocked between Hampstead Heath signal box and Finchley Road signal box in each direction Insert at foot of page Coaching stock of Catergory A above is stencilled 1 above the dimension shown the ends of the vehicles Page 2 Churnet Valley Line platform lines at Uttoxeter Station Loop Line Etruria to Kidsgrove Delete all reference Buckley and Connahs Quay Branch Dalston Station Poplar Branch ing Delete prohibited and substitute EU LL ince rar adjoining line to be clear between the limit with L M R maintenance and York Road Tunnel Mouth 39 ROUTE RESTRICTIONS FOR BRITISH RAILWAYS STANDARD COACH
69. oods yards at which i any or petroleum product Commodity Codes 700 740 and 780 are dealt with and ti placing or withdrawing vehicles at loading or discharging sidings not exchange sidings is performed by A B R locomotives working to the directions of a B R Guard or Shunter B B R locomotives working to the directions of terminal staff C Oil Companies locomotives working to the direction of B R staff Remove tail lamp before entry Remove brake van before entry B R handlamps must not be taken beyond the locomotive stop board B R personnel must not proceed beyond the locomotive stop board unless they are so authorised by the DEPOT SUPERVISOR Du Obtain authority of DEPOT SUPERVISOR that it is safe and in order to move vehicles into the loading discharging sidings Check points are correctly set for the si ding Into which the vehicles are to be placed and gate or other physical barrier if provided is open 6 If reach wagon is used for positioning purposes the continuous air or vacuum brake must be in use after the reach wagon has been marshalled between the locomotive and train 7 Obtain DEPOT SUPERVISOR S authority to pass the locomotive Stop board to enter the loading discharging sidings Position vehicles as required by DEPOT SUPERVISOR A locomotive must not pass the locomotive stop board unless so authorised by the DEPOT SUPERVISOR Pwn gt 28 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STA
70. osition prior to being used again 12 3 3 Report the condition at the earliest opportunity i i i iti for announcements the event of this equipment being defective or when 15 necessary not covered by the prepared script to be made they should be made manually by means of the Guard Passenger communication hand set 17 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 13 14 15 16 17 18 PROPELLING m E 13 1 Propelling is prohibited on running lines and in sidings except for movements in connection with single line working for rejoining portions of a divided train or as described in clause 13 2 13 2 When it is necessary to detach one or more defective vehicles and a locomotive is available this must be attached to either end of the defective train and used to perform the necessary shunting movements When a locomotive is not available for this purpose a competent person must ride in the driving compartment in which the driver is Situated with the doors open He must then inform the driver verbally when to start and Stop in accordance with the hand Signals given by a person on the platform the ground A competent member of the staff must be on the platform or on the ground to signal to the person in the doorway of the driving cab when to start or stop when placing defective vehicles on another line or when rejoining
71. ped only vehicles C4 1 Provided brake force is available in accordance with the appropriate Table E of Section 6 of the Working Manual for Rail Staff piped and fully fitted vehicles may be inter mixed to suit marshalling requirements subject to no more than 5 piped only vehicles being formed together With full fitted trains in all cases the last two vehicles of the train must have the automatic brake fully operative except in the case of an air brake service formed with a Cartic 4 unit marshalled at the rear when the train must not start if more than one of the three distibutors on the unit is isolated This instruction will be included in the revised white pages to be issued in May 1975 MS12 85 6 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES TRAVELLING CRANES AND PLANT BOOKLET DATED SEPTEMBER 1969 B R 29993 Page 4 Amend R A Group of Class 06 locomotives to read R A 5 Page 6 Delete all reference to Class 14 locomotives Page 7 Amend R A Group of Class 50 locomotives to read R A 6 8 Amend Group Main Line Diesel Shunting No Locomotives Locomotives 4 Delete Class 14 5 Delete Class 50 Add Class 06 6 Add Class 50 Delete Class 06 Page 10 BREAKDOWN CRANES Amend Maximum Speed of crane 103 Immingham to read 60 m p h Crane No 1075 now re numbered 330115 31 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 16 KINGS CROSS BERWICK VIA BRIDGE AND N
72. perating in all Regions One respect in which these Freightliner trains differ from ordinary trains concerns the direction of travel of the container All Freightliner Terminals are laid out to deal with Containers facing in one direction only This is to make possible a one way only circulation of road vehicles which is desirable for safety and necessary for speed of operation All Freightliner trains are carefully scheduled to ensure that they arrive at the Terminal with the Container doors which are at one end only of the container at the appropriate end Containers are moreover identified by their position from the leading end of the train As confusion and delay could arise from a Freightliner train arriving in the Terminal the wrong way round steps should be taken where necessary to provide for the reversal of the complete train en route Unscheduled diversions from agreed routes could result in trains arriving at Terminals the wrong way round When diversions have to be made the effect on the direction of travel must be considered and arrangements made wherever possible for the train to arrive at the destination Terminal facing the correct way Similar considerations apply to motorcar trains when the cars are normally driven the length of the train to an end dock unloading point and arrival with all the vehicles loaded wrongly round can entail considerable difficulty 7 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued REGULATIONS FOR WORK
73. platform in the rear from the leading cab in direction of travel in accordance with the Rules 15 2 The emergency drawhook at the outermost end of the train where assistance is to be provided must be lifted and pinned in the raised position The spare screw coupling in the luggage compartment may be used if required ASSISTANCE OF FAILED TRAINS This train may be used in emergency to propel a failed train in order to clear the section but only in such cases where the weight of the failed train including the locomotive is not in excess of that of the High Speed Train i e 360 tons The distance over which such propelling takes place must be the shortest possible i e into the next available loop or Siding DEFECTIVE COACH ROUGH RIDING An increase in vibration and noise in a coach and a lowering of the gangway height usually indicates loss of air pressure from the air suspension equipment in the bogie of the affected coach This must be reported at the end of the journey GUARDS DUTIES AT COMPLETION OF JOURNEY l 18 1 When the train has completed its journey the air conditioning equipment may be allowed to operate continuously until the next duty providing the diesel engines are being run or shore supplies are being provided throughout the intermediate period the train is to run empty to a stabling point etc carriage heating is not required but the air conditioning control switch in each coach must be turned to AUXILI
74. pplied on each side of and in proximity to the Working Party and on each separate electrical section or part section covered by the Permit s to Work Pages 86 and 87 Instruction 72 as amended by Supplement No 2 Item b Delete second and third paragraphs and substitute the following If the Driver has reason to think that the pantograph or overhead line equipment is damaged he must lower the pantograph if not already lowered due to the operation of the automatic dropping device and bring his train to a stand as quickly as possible Driver must immediately report the occurrence to the Electrical Control Operator giving details and advising as precisely as possible the location where the pantograph dropped to enable the Overhead Line Maintenance Staff to quickly locate and repair damaged overhead equipment If the Driver can give an assurance that the pantograph although damaged is clear of possible contact with the overhead line equipment bearing mind passage through low bridges the train may be assisted forward at reduced speed to a point where Maintenance Staff can examine the pantograph and take any action necessary to allow the train to proceed to destination If the pantograph is so badly damaged that clearance from the overhead line equipment cannot be guaranteed then the train must not be moved until the necessary attention has been given by Maintenance Staff If a locomotive is inadvertently driven off the
75. projects higher than the top of his head c The flooring of the wagon is not more than 4 feet 6 inches above rail level d No attempt is made to get into the wagon until there is clear standing space on the floor of the wagon and access is not gained by climbing over the wagon side e When visibility of the overhead equipment is obscured such as during hours of darkness or in tunnels suitable precautions such as illumination are taken to ensure safety of the working party Page 31 Instruction No 37 Amend eighth paragraph to read For full details of the Sectioning arrangements reference must be made to the appropriate section diagrams and isolation instructions which are exhibited at signal boxes etc Page 47 instruction 60 Add It is permissible to use two locomotives in multiple to assist an unfitted or partly fitted train hauled by a single locomotive on the down gradient from Barnsley Junction to Wath with all six pantographs raised Speed must not exceed 20 m p h The control of the train by regenerative braking should be in the normal manner All possible air and vacuum connections must be coupled between the multiple locomotives and the train locomotive with the train locomotive exhauster isolated Electrical jumpers between the multiple locomotives and the train locomotive if fitted must not be coupled WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 With the introduction of Part 7 Buff pages Instruc
76. r braked trains is drawn to the fact that some air braked vehicles have had the main reservoir pipe isolating cock temporarily placed into the closed isolated position and the handle removed P The brake on these vehicles then operates as a single pipe system although the continuity of the main reservoir pipe throughout the train is not in any way affected If the brake on one of these vehicles requires to be isolated in service only the distributor isolating cock requires to be placed in the brake isolated position and the release cord pulled in the normal Way TRACK CIRCUIT OPERATING CLIPS Track circuit operating Clips as described on page 3 of the General Appendix are being progressively distributed to the locations mentioned and installed in driving cabs brake vans and Guards compartments The equipping of every locomotive and vehicle will necessarily take some time during the interim period train equipment should not be considered as incomplete if the track circuit operating clip s is not available As the equipment becomes available it must be used in accordance with the instructions laid down in the Rule Book Section M and Section T Part LOCOMOTIVES AND MULTIPLE UNITS ROUTE INDICATOR BLINDS Certain Deltic locomotives have been experimentally fitted with a modified four figure route indicator at both ends The modification consists of an opaque black sheet attached to the existing front glass of the route indi
77. r car One bogie isolated on either power car must be regarded as the equivalent to one intermediate coach and the speed limited accordingly Should the brakes on both bogies of either power car become inoperative during the journey the train must not proceed until a locomotive or a fully fitted air or vacuum braked train has been attached to the defective power car Brake Pipe If a brake pipe becomes defective on any vehicle during the journey the brake pipe cock next in front of the defective vehicle must be closed and the pipes uncoupled and placed on the brackets The brake pipe cock at the leading end of the defective vehicle must then be fully opened and the brake released by hand on the defective vehicle and all others in the rear The automatic brake will be inoperative on the defective vehicle and those in the rear The train must not proceed until either a locomotive or a fully fitted air or vacuum braked train is attached to the rear of the train The train may then proceed at a reduced speed having regard to the brake power available Defective Main Reservoir Pipe 8 6 1 8 6 2 If a defect occurs to the main reservoir pipe either before starting where it is not possible to remedy the defect without delay or en route the main reservoir cocks on either side of the defective hose must be closed The train will then continue to operate under the 2 pipe system i e with the air being supplied from each end of
78. rcuit Block lines or in a section where intermediate Block signals exist solely for recording the Engineer is not required to take Absolute Possession of the line concerned The maximum speeds at which the machine may be run are as shown below Over Switches Plain line and Crossings When running under own power not recording 25 15 When recording 15 15 MATISA TYPE BNRI 85 TAMPING LINING MACHINE The following Instructions must be strictly observed in connection with the operation and movement of the above named machine 1 The Instructions applicable to the Tamping Lining Machine Type S L C as shown in the General Appendix must be applied at all times except that the following maximum permissible speed must observed a On plain line 25 m p h b Over switches and crossings 15 m p h MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued 10 WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE NOTE These instructions supersede al previous Working Instructions for the prototype train 1 INTR 1 1 12 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 2 1 ODUCTION The prototype High Speed Train is a diesel electric multiple unit consisting of 2 x 2250 h p power cars and 7 Mark ill coaches although initially only 6 coaches will be provided One power car is attached to each end of the train and the formation must not be varied unless specially authorised by the Regional C M amp E E except that in emergency
79. rst obtained The term DEPOT SUPERVISOR includes a person acting on his behalf NOTE Local instructions to meet specific operating circumstances must be observed in conjunction with the foregoing Chemical Depots The following applies at places at which hazardous chemicals as indicated by Dangerous Goods wagon labels 21354 B R 21276 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 B R 21278 B R 21279 B R 21280 and special prints thereof are handled 1 Remove tail lamp befoie entry 2 Remove brake van before entry 3 personnel must not proceed beyond the locomotive stop board unless they are authorised by the DEPOT SUPERVISOR 4 Novehicle must be moved within a terminal unless a movement has been authorised by the DEPOT SUPERVISOR NOTE Local Instructions to meet specific operating circumstances must be observed in coniunction with the foredoind Exchange Sidings i exchange sidings where tank wagons conveying inflammable liquids with a flash point of up to 1419F 61 C are placed by locomotives and shunters of concerns other than British Rail for collection by British Rail locomotives a Certificate of Closure must be obtained ii Observe all Local Instructions 29 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued PINK PAGES continued FA A Complete in duplicate Serial No CERTIFICATE OF READINESS Terminal Date
80. rt The Brake Force of all unpanelled Minfits fitted with the Loaded Empty change over device with the lever in the loaded position to be assessed as 11 brake tons WwW 27 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued WHITE PAGES continued Table E Loads permitted with specific brake forces Page 5E iii Class 8 Freight Trains not fully fitted paragraph 3 Amend second sentence to read A new table E iii has been introduced which must be used and as printed Insert further sentence This Table applies only to trains confined to Eastern and London Midland Regtons Table G Classification of Locomotives Class 24 Insert note a after RA 6 Class 26 Insert note b after RA 6 Insert at foot of page a Locomotive Nos 5050 5150 5 Locomotive Nos 5320 5346 RA5 GREY PAGES H Instructions for Sleeping Car Attendants Amend paragraph H 1 8 clause a to read a rail tickets except gold silver leather and duty passes and season tickets PINK PAGES SECTION C ii Wagon labels Wagon labels of Marshalling Category J W Y and safety Class to be re issued by Ministry of Defence Clause E2 17 E2 17 The following instructions must be observed when placing or withdrawing vehicles at Oil and Chemical Depots and Exchange Sidings Oil Depots At places other than B R Traction Depots B R Workshops and fuelling points or g
81. s detached crippled from Permanently coupled Coal Trains must be labelled by the Guard of the train for the purpose of identification and working to destination later All detached wagons must have labels showing the wagon number destination loading colliery and date despatched and details of train detached from The Guards must also endorse the Train Weighbills carried the train showing against the individual wagon number where the cripple was detached 9 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued EXPLOSIVES MILITARY USE OF FIREFIGHTING CLASSIFICATION SYMBOLS Ministry of Defence have been given authority to attach firefighting classification symbols printed on yellow coloured background labels measuring 1 x 1 on vehicles conveying H M Government explosives Labels will be attached by senders and detached by consiqnees Rail staff are in no way concerned with these labels They are intended purely as visual aids to fire service personnel attending a mishap SAFETY OF THE LINE REPORTING PROCEDURE In all cases of displaced loads the following procedure is to be carried out 1 incidents on the running line to be reported to Divisional Control 2 The Guard when making his report must advise the following information a of train and whether fully fitted or partially fitted b of brake in use on the train c Vehicle concerned and number d Type of coupling in use and its position e
82. ster Knottingley or Worksop the attaching of make wagons must be done at that point If a loaded train on departure from the colliery conveys less than the maximum number of wagons the deficiency must be rectified after discharge at the power stations by attachment of the relevant number of wagons or when this is not possible in accordance with the instructions issued by the Examiner at the power station Exceptions Trains on return from Ratcliffe power station must be made up at Shirebrook sidings en route to Shirebrook area collieries or at Seymour Junction for Barrow Hill area collieries Trains from Didcot must be made up at Toton North Trains on return from Fidlers Ferry power station must be made up at T Junction for Barnsley area collieries or at Wath Yard for South Yorkshire area collieries Trains from High Marnham to be made up at the power station In the case of any under loaded train from a colliery to Thorpe Marsh the route of which does not pass through Doncaster these must be made up at the power station LOCOMOTIVE HEADLIGHTS Certain and multiple units are being fitted with an electric headlight to improve the sighting of approaching trains by staff working on running lines and also to provide forward lighting for drivers The headlights will in no way modify the requirements of the Rule Book Section H Clause 7 They will be operated experimentally and then on service trains from dusk to dawn only in
83. the coaches to the discomfort of passengers Under these circumstances the coach lighting should be used as economically as possible during daylight to conserve batteries b During warm weather Under the locomotive circumstances described above the air conditioning Master Control Switch in each MK IID vehicle may be left in the position AUXILIARIES AND AIR CONDITIONING position in the case of MK III vehicles to enable circulation of cool air but this arrangement must not be applied for a longer period than 2 hours ABOLITION OF BRAKEVANS ON FULLY FITTED FREIGHT AND PARCELS TRAINS Guards on fully fitted freight and parcels trains travelling in the rear cab of the locomotive must not circumstances interfere with or attempt to use any of the driving controls GUARDS REPORTS ON FREIGHT BRAKE VAN DEFECTS OTHER THAN HOT AXLE BOXES AND WHEEL AXLE FAILURES Freight Brake Van defects must be reported on Form B R 29206 Guards Reports on defects in Coaching Stock The form when completed must be handed to the Supervisor on arrival at destination or to the relieving guard s if relieved on route for handing to the Supervisor at destination On receiving the completed Form B R 29206 Supervisors must ensure that the C amp W Repair Staff are made aware of the reported defects DETACHING OF CRIPPLED 26 32 TON COAL HOPPER WAGONS FROM PERMANENTLY COUPLED COAL TRAINS Unlabelled loaded wagon
84. the following areas Class 124 Diesel Multiple Un ts Based at Hull and working on the following selected services on the Trans Pennine route between Eastern and London Midland Regions 1M58 09 48 Hull Manchester 1E74 14 57 Manchester 1088 1707 York Hull 1M80 1944 Hull Liverpool 1 06 09 10 Liverpool Hull 1M69 13 48 Manchester 1P67 17 15 Manchester Blackpool 1 20 0707 Blackpool Manchester 1E98 12 57 Manchester York 1475 1517 York Liverpool 1E59 18 10 Liverpool Hull To assist in assessing the effectiveness of fitting the headlights it is essential that reports of performance are received from the undermentioned groups of staff i Staff working on running lines C C E C S amp T E etc as regards the warning of approaching trains given by the headlight MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued LOCOMOTIVE HEADLIGHTS continued ii Drivers working the locomotives multiple units fitted with the headlight to report on back glare if any experienced in the cab and general effect on sighting of signals and lineside Signs particularly temporary speed restrictions whilst the headlights are in operation iii Drivers of oncoming trains in respect of dazzle experienced when meeting a locomotive multiple unit with its headlight in operation with particular reference to signal sighting iv Until further notice Drivers are instructed that unless weather conditions do not allow
85. the motor alternator unit to run and the coach lighting and internal door control equipment will operate Individual coach lighting or full train lighting can be operated by a lighting control panel adjacent to the Auxiliary and Air Conditioning control unit Train lighting can also be switched on from the guard s brake compartment of either power car The train lighting can only be switched on or off if the auxiliaries and air conditioning switch in the coach concern ed is away from the OFF position BRAKE REGULATIONS 8 1 The Regulations for Working the Automatic Air Brake on Locomotive operated Trains as shown in the General Appendix apply to this train with the exceptions as shown below 8 1 1 pressure gauges are calibrated in units of BAR which is the unit of pressure specified in the new International System of Units Systems Internationale or 5 1 8 1 2 One bar is equivalent to approximately 14 5 p s i i e slightly less than atmospheric pressure HST Pressure Pedal Fquivalent 0 Main reservoir maximum 1 Main reservoir pipe 7 Brake pipe RUNNING 5 Brake pipe FULL SERVICE 3 5 8 1 3 The brake equipment on the Mark II coaches is of the standard British Railways 2 pipe system Caliper disc brakes are used on all wheels Description 13 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 8 continued 8 2 Brake Continuity Test 8
86. the train defect occurs to a second main reservoir pipe the main reservoir cocks on either side of the defect must be closed The brake throughout the portion between the defective pipes will then be working single pipe and the driver must be advised of the number of vehicles working Single pipe When there is no main reservoir supply of air the automatic internal doors must be manually operated on the affected vehicles and the guard should inform the passengers accordingly Increased internal noise and vibration may also be experienced due to deflation of the secondary suspension 15 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 8 10 11 continued 8 7 Operation of the Passenger Communication Apparatus Passenger Communication Valve Indicators are not provided on Mark III coaches Operation of the Passenger Communication Apparatus will apply the brake and reduct lon in the brake pipe pressure will indicated by the gauges in the driving and guard s brake compartments of the power cars When there is pressure in the brake pipe an audible indicator will sound beneath the vehicle concerned If there is reason to think that the apparatus has been used but not noticed by the driver the guard must stop the train by application of the emergency brake valve The apparatus must be reset by means of a carriage key which is inserted beneath the operating handle t
87. tions for Operating Cranes Mechanical Appliances Lifting Tackle etc the undermentioned publications are now obsolete and should be withdrawn immediately and cons igned to salvage Green Booklet No 6 BR20429 Instructions to Staff Using Mechanical Appliances Green Booklet No 7 BR20430 Instructions to Staff Regarding the Use of Loose Lifting Tackle Green Booklet No 8 BR20431 Instructions for the Operation and Maintenance of Weighing Machines and Weighbridges MT9 1 2 26 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued GREEN PAGES D 5 Code Words and Explanations Amend the code words ROAR and SCAB to read as follows ROAR All concerned have agreed to conveyance of oe dimension as follows cere SCAB Following train conveys out of gauge load on wagon Make all necessary arrangements to handle safely while in your yard and wire forward to next yard which train enters B Long Loads 3 Unchained Steel Clause B 3 1 e Amend to The load must overhang the last bearing bolster by at least 2 6 Clause B 3 2 a Amend to read Wagons with alternative stanchion positions must be used and the stanchions placed at least one hole in from the outside position to prevent the load from splaying and becoming out of gauge Clause B 3 5 c Amend to read The load must overhang the last bearing bolster by at least 2 6 E Instructions re
88. tructure Page 20 Description of the System ME Delete the last sentence of third paragraph and substitute Short jumpers are usually installed between the terminations of the bare feeders or the sealing ends of the cables and the switches and between the switches and the overhead line equipment In some cases however a cable terminates in a sealing end mounted on a structure and the oe to a bare feeder which is supported on the overhead line structures and terminates adjacent to a switch Pages 40 and 41 Instruction 26 Add as new third paragraph l in the case of a fire on a train the need to separate burning vehicles must be considered before requesting the electricity to be switched off 41 WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A C ELECTRIFIED LINES B R 29987 continued Pages 45 and 46 Instruction 36 Delete existing third and fourth paragraphs and substitute the following If water is more than half way up either running rail but not more than 4 inches above the top of either rail electric trains must only be worked over the flooded portion at walking pace to avoid water being thrown by the wheel flanges into the electrical equipment If water is more than 4 inches above the top of either running rail the working of electric trains must be stopped over the flooded section of the line and no electric train whether under its own power or not must be allowed to pass through the water except in the most
89. urgent circumstances and then only under instructions given by the senior member of the Operating Department on the spot not below the grade of Station or Yard Foreman acting in consultation with the responsible representatives of the Chief Civil Engineer and Chief Mechanical amp Electrical Engineer Page 51 Instruction 44 Clause a It has come to notice that due to a printing error in a reprint of this booklet the words AT see specimens on pages 70 and 72 have been omitted from the top of page 51 issued with this booklet must check their copy and if necessary add the following at the top of page 51 AT see specimens on pages 70 and 72 Page 54 Instruction 47 clause a As amended by Supplement No 2 Add If any of the work is to be done in proximity to the sealing ends of cables he shall arrange for these to be isolated and earthed accordance with the approved procedure Booklet New Procedure for Isolation and Earthing of Overhead Line Equipment Where Specially Authorised dated January 1973 Issued to Staff in certain specified areas only Page 57 Instruction 49 as amended by Supplement No 2 Amend to 49 The overhead line equipment must be tested with an approved testing device When it has been proved not to be alive the earthing connections required by the Electrical Control Operator under Instruction 47 d must be applied and then local earths must be a

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