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1. 48 Page 9 Delete Laisterdyke Ground Frame to Adolphus Street Goods Yard 98 Amend Goole Engine Shed to Goole Potters Grange Junction 91 Page 10 Delete Albert Dock South Branch 121 Amend Haverton South Branch 133 Billingham on Tees to Port Clarence Phillips Sidings 132 Port Clarence Phillips Sidings Junction to Monstanto Chemical Sidings 132 Page 11 Delete Netherton Colliery Branch 162 aa i t TABLE Description Distance f Pork pete es Signallin signa Main boxes Linas Absolute Stations and Signal boxes otherwise shown Yds Dots indicate Block Posts Page 15 Amend The absolute Block to be shown in the Arksey Station LC Amend THIRSK STATION Amend Longlands Junction Amend p column Page 16 Page 20 Amend catch points entries Northallerton Station Amend Page 23 Page 13 Supp No 1 HETT MILL LC Delete speed restrictions and substitute Durham Station Amend Ouston Jn Add Page 24 DONCASTER BLACK CARR J TO BERWICK ETC oodsiline between Decoy No 2 Up and Carr shown in the Down Column Running t
2. Company Representative Vehicles accepted from Company Train Titles u Siding No Signed B R Grade 1 Time certificate accepted Hrs Original to be forwarded by B R guard shunter to Area Manager Copy retained by company r m cv a n pues d Delete if not applicable To be stamped by Area Manager in charge of terminal concerned prior to issue 39 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued PINK PAGES continued E continued Clause E2 17 continued a Oil Depots continued 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 B R guard shunter to area manager Copy retained by Company MO117095 Delete E2 17 b and E2 17 c Insert new E2 17 b b Exchange Sidings Serving Oil Depots 1 At exchange sidings where tank wagons which are conveying or have been discharged after conveying inflamable liquids with a flash point of up to 619C 1410 F are placed by loco motives and shunters of concerns other than British Rail for collection by British Rail Loco motives a Certificate of Closure B R 28997 must
3. Siding except under the conditions set out in Instruction elow 10 The DEPOT SUPERVISOR will arrange for a red flag red disc or red light to be displayed on or over the vehicles whilst loading discharging is taking place 38 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued PINK PAGES continued E continued Clause E2 17 continued a Oil Depots continued 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 is open and vehicles no longer protected by red flag red disc or red light 12 After attaching locomotive the Guard must carry out the Brake Continuity Test and ensure that all handbrakes are released 13 Do not move vehicles unless the permission of the DEPOT SUPERVISOR is first obtained 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 Complete in duplicate CERTIFICATE OF READINESS Terminal Date MUR HEN C Vehicles ready for collection by British Rail All connections removed all valves closed All manlids closed manlids not opened since receipt Gates unlocked and open Signed
4. Shell Mex B P Ltd Teesport Refinery RAS 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 5m p h HYLTON QUARRY SIDINGS Amend remarks to read Locomotives not to proceed beyond entrance gates JARROW STATION SIDINGS Amend to read R A 8 Double Heading and Up to 5 Locomotives Live or Dead permitted PERCY MAIN 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 Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only 52 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 158 Lines over which Western Regio
5. 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 Pages 46 and 47 Instruction 32 Add at end Should the electrical continuity of the running rails be interrupted as result of defect this fact must immediately be reported to the representatives of the Chief Mechanical and Electrical Engineer and the Chief Signal and Telecommunications Engineer A temporary bond must be placed across the break as soon as possible to the satisfaction of the representatives of the Chief Mechanical and Electrical Engineer and the Chief Signal and Telecommunications Engineer In the case of a ruming rail which has broken and parted so as to form a complete gap the bond must be applied with care since current may flow as soon as it is applied and some arcing may occur There is however no danger of electric shock Pages 74 76 Instruction 49 testing and applying local earths to overhead line equipment Page 76 Add as footnote to Instruction 49 Note The term adjacent Electricity Board overhead line
6. notice board which is situated to the right of the Departure line facing trains from the Belasis Lane direction PORT CLARENCE TO PHILLIPS SIDINGS JUNCTION Trains from Port Clarence proceeding towards Phillips Sidings Junction must travel over the Arrival line and return over the Departure line Trains may only proceed towards or from Phillips Sidings Junction with the permission of the person in charge at Port Clarence Py 109 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Pages 336 337 Substitute continued PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS IMPERIAL PETROLEUM SIDINGS LTD 1 The rail siding system at Phillips Terminal consists of four loading tracks and one repair track The four loading tracks are equipped with trainload haulage equipment Rail tanks are delivered and Dada from the south end of the terminal in accordance with the directions of the Terminal upervisor 2 Matches lighters cigarettes and similar items must be deposited in the receptacle provided at the gates 3 A notice board lettered STOP Locomotives and trains must NOT pass beyond this point un less accompanied by a Terminal Supervisor is sited at the entrance gate to the Terminal Sidings Trainmen must not pass this points until they are met by a Phillips Supervisor and given permission to enter the sidings 4 Telephone facilities are provided between the Phillips Terminal Control Room th
7. 30 Om 15chs to Om 55chs Over junction towards Adolphus Street Goods Yard Branch Spped limit 20 panunuod v3ul NHHHIHON XIGN3dd V TWNOILO3S NOID3M Nii3ISv3 89 Description of Block Signalling on Main Linas Absolute Stations and Block Signal boxes unless otherwise shown Dots indicate Block Posts Yds Descrip tion LAISTERDYKE GROUND FRAME TO ADOLPHUS STREET GOODS YARG Delete heading and table LEEDS CITY TO SKIPTON STATION SOUTH Delete additional Down and Up Passenger lines between Guiseley Junction and Leeds Junction Guiseley Junction Amend Leeds Junction Delete block post dot and Ade Add LEEDS CITY WORTLEY JN TQ Delete Cardigan Road Down G F Cardigan Road Up G F Page 104 APPERLEY JN TO ILKLEY STATION Apperley Jn Add Add between Guisley Station Menston GF S3 Menston Station Add Burley Junction Amend Add nd Menston tation Ben Rhydding Station Add SHIPLEY GUISELEY JN TO Baildon Station Add Page 105 mUISELEY ESHOLT JN Distance Permanent b tween Loops and speed signal Running tines Refuge restrictions boxes Sidings miles per hour Gradient 3 Rising unless otherwise shown 1 in 25 25 40 40 40 Catch points spring or unworked trailing points Over junction towards Guisle 3m
8. Church Lane Level Crossing Between Redcar and Down Main Ground Frame electrically Ground Frame Longbeck controlled by Redcar etc E ontro ed by Redcar _ TABLE 2 TRAINS RETURNING FROM INTERMEDIATE SIDINGS OR STATIONS ON SINGLE LINES OF RAILWAY TO THE TOKEN OR STAFF STATION IN THE REAR Siding from To Remarks i 224 BILLINGHAM BECK BRANCH Delete heading and entries 88 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued TABLE 53 INTERMEDIATE SIDINGS CONNECTED WITH RUNNING LINES WHICH ARE WORKED UNDER SES ur E la AND FROM WHICH TRAINS MAY RETURN IN THE WRONG DIRECTION TO THE Siding Position Remarks Page 224 ii ae APPERLEY JUNCTION TO ILKLEY STATION Amend Menston Sidings Between Guisley and Ground Frame released by Annetts Menston Station key returning to Guisley Sidings Ground Frame also released by Annetts key eee ng MA PS TABLE U TOWING VEHICLES THE RULE BOOK SECTION J CLAUSE 3 6 Place Line Remarks F u Sg EE EE Ee Page 226 WATH ROAD JUNCTION TO LEEDS CITY NORTH JUNCTION Stourton Loaded Siding to To move shunts of 2 wagons only from Loaded to B S C Sidinas Empty Road Empty Sidinqs TABLE Z LINES EQUIPPED WITH THE AUTOMATIC WARNING SYSTEM From To Line Remarks Page 229 Add Leeds Whitehall Bradf
9. 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 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 49 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 101 Add continued 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 t to additional types permitted Insert under Remarks tClass 47 High Yard only including Shell Mex B P Sidings Page 103 GRIMSBY G N GOODS YARD Amend R A Group to 7 Page 112 BRADFORD EXCHANGE CARRIAGE SIDINGS Delete entry Page 114 Insert New Entry DEWSBURY GAS WORKS RA5 Additional permitted 401 45 461 47 Yes 5 5 Remarks to read Classes 40 45 and 46 not to pass gateway on No 2 Siding Page 114 DRAX POWER STATION Amend RA Group to 8 Page 115 DUDLEY HILL BARRET S SIDINGS Delete existing entry and
10. TABLE J LOCOMOTIVES ASSISTING IN REAR OF TRAINS THE RULE BOOK SECTION H CLAUSE 3 20 1 Class of E From To Train Conditions Remarks Page 196 Page 86 Supp No 1 WAKEFIELD KIRKGATE EAST TO GOOLE Amend Calder Bridge Qakenshaw South Jn F N Trains of more than 42 Wagons CONSETT NORTH TO OUSTON JUNCTION Amend Consett North Carr House F CARR HOUSE WEST TO FELL Delete West from heading and item Page 198 Add BILLINGHAM BECK BRANCH North Shore Freightliner F Freightliner trains Terminal Ground Frame aa T _ TABLE L ENGINEERS RAIL MOTORS From To Page 203 Page 88 Supp No 1 Goole Thorne Moor eee TABLE O INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING DOWN INCLINES Point at which train Point at which train P l must come to a stand must come to a stand From direction of Proceeding towards for A W B for wagon brakes to be released Page 210 DARLINGTON SOUTH JUNCTION TO SALTBURN Delete Cargo Fleet Inner Tees Yard No 2 Underbridge No 16 Sub signal Cargo Fleet Add Skippers Lane Cargo Fleet No 2 Underbridge No 1 Footbridge Old Station Level Crossing BISHOP AUCKLAND EAST TO EASTGATE A P C M SIDINGS Amend Eastgate Cement Bishop Auckland 14 mile post 9 mile post Co Sdgs nu MM 86 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued TABLE O continu
11. Trainmen must carry out the provisions of Rule H 3 16 and H 4 12 as appropriate on the Down and Up Main and Loop Before any train movement is allowed to fou the Goole Docks Exchange line from the Docks direction the Guard or person in charge of the movement must first request permission to do so from the Signalman at Goole box 105 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Page 329 continued Add Hunslet East Sidings Complex No train must be allowed to leave Neville Hill West Junction until the arrival line is clear to the illuminated Stop and Await Instructions board near to the Traffic Chargeman s Cabin Delete Hunslet East Shell Mex Siding Heading and Instructions Add Shell Marketing Ltd Private Sidings Hunslet Working Instructions 1 Train Arrivals 1 1 The Shunter must obtain information about the punctuality of trains in advance of their arrival and pass this information to the Shell Marketing Ltd Supervisor or Shift Manager 1 2 The Shunter wil give permission to Drivers of trains to pass the Stop Board on the arrival line when it is safe to do so 1 3 B R handlamps must not be taken beyond the Depot boundary gates An approved safety lamp is available for the Guard s use beyond the Shell Marketing Ltd Stop Boards and can be obtained from the Shunter 1 4 When the train arrives the Shunter must watch for any heat or ignition sourc
12. locomotive allocated to the Southern Region Southern Region ght DA Inshot vacuum brake equipment must not be ed vacuum brake train if the train is to be worked by a or if the destination of the train is located within the Vehicles fitted with A F I equipment can be identified by either a metal plate with the letters or these 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 73001 73142 Electro Diesel Class 74 74001 74010 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued 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 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 DETACHING OF CRIPPLED 26 32 TON COAL HOPPER WAGONS FRCM PERMANENTLY COUPLED COAL TRAINS Unlabelled loaded wagons detached crippled from Permanently coupled Coal Trains must be labelled by
13. Access to these isolating cocks is gained through the skirt panel lettered K Page 102 LOCKING OF CORRIDOR AND GANGWAY DOORS Add as new sentence to clause 3 a Where the security cage is provided with two sets of doors one set must be secured with the internal bolt and the padlock applied to the other set of doors Pages 109 and 110 HAULING OF DEAD LOCOMOTIVES AND MULTIPLE UNIT STOCK OWNED BY BRITISH RAILWAYS EXCLUDING SMALL DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE LOCOMOTIVES Section 1 9 ii Reference three in number to 20 tons to be amended to read 20 5 tonnes Section 2 b i Reference to 20 ton freight brake van to be amended to read 20 5 tonne freight brake van PART II MULTIPLE UNIT STOCK PROCEDURE Delete Clause 1 e and substitute Dead multiple unit stock must not be conveyed on freight trains unless specifically authorised by the Regional Chief Mechanical amp Electrical Engineer This does not apply to condemned multiple unit stock which may be so conveyed without the specific authorisation of the Regional Chief Mechanical amp Electrical Engineer Condemned multiple unit stock must always be marshalled next to the brakevan and Clause 1 1 and 1 2 of the instructions Conveyance of Coaching Stock by Freight Trains on Page 111 are modified accordingly Page 121 Delete item headed LINESIDE FIRES and substitute PREVENTION AND EXTINCTION OF LINESIDE FIRES Und
14. Church Street and Clarence Road etc Add footnote The Down Majn ling between Clarence Road and Signal No 35 is worked in both dlrectionb NORTHALLERTON BOROUGH RIDGH ROAD TO GATESHEAD HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE JUNCTION Horndon Station Add 5 Easington Station Add 5 Catch points spring or unworked trailing points Gradient Rising untess otherwise shown 1 in CW Down Goods line clear 207 of fouling point with Main falling line CW Up Goods line clear of 205 fouling point with Main line Over junction towards Goods Docks lines Branch Speed lifnit Over junction towards Castle Eden Branch Speed li mit er Down Goods Loop over connection towards Hornden Colliery and towards Down Main at 78m 0chs Over trailing connection Up Main to Easington Colliery Sidings a 80m 22chs c w peanutuoo V HV NH HIHON XIdN ddV 1YNOILO3S NOID3H Nd31SV3 eL One Train Working One Train Working 9 Distance petri Running lines boxes NORTH SHORE BRANCH GOODS LINES Delete heading and table and substitute NORTH SHORE BRANCH GOOD NORTH SHORE BRANCH Stations and Signal boxes North Shore See paqe 124 for Northallerton to Gateshead via Horden Portrack L C P 1 Malleable Works BILLINGHAM BEC
15. NORTH JUNCTION MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED ON MAIN AND FAST LINES Page 78 Woodlesford Station Amend 190m 40chs to 190m 60chs Waterloo Colliery Sidings Add 192m 40chs to 193m 33chs Hunslet South Jun ction Add 193m 33chs to 193m 39chs 193m 39chs to 194m 37chs Page 80 CUDWORTH DEARNE VALLEY SOUTH JUN TO GOLDTHORPE COLLIERY ETC Dearne Valley South Jn Amend Om Ochs Om 11chs Dearne Valley North Branch mileage to Om 13chs penuruoo V HV NH3HISON XIGN3ddV 1VN01193S NOID3Y Nd SV 99 Description se Bos ignaliin on Mein Lines Absolute Block uniess otherwise shown Dota indicate Block Posts Amend PONTEFRACT WEST JUNCTIOI Delete Cutsyke Junction LC See page 84 for Cutsyke Jun Amend description of BlocH signdlling b Distance between signal Stations Signal boxes Whitwood Delete Burton Salmon Amend I WAKEFIELD KIRKGATE EAST TO GQOLE GOODS JUNCTION Calder Bridge Delete Crofton West Junction Delete METHLEY NORTH JUNCTION TO POI TEFRAET WEST JUNCTION Amend Sub heading CASTLEFORD CUTSYKE Amend tion fo Cast Pontefract West Ju nction to TCB DNTEFRACT WEST JUNCTION ford Central tween Cutsyke Juncti n LC and Permanent Catch points spring or restr
16. TO HORBURY JN Horbury Junction Flockton Down Main 45 SLU s with or without brakevan Line From To Down Up Remarks Page 186 NORTHALLERTON BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD TO GATESHEAD ETC Delete Church Street Clarence Road Main May be drawn only with or without brakevan 0t withoutbrakevan 82 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued TABLE H1 WORKING OF FREIGHT VEHICLES WITHOUT BRAKE VAN IN REAR THE RULE BOOK SECTION H CLAUSES 6 1 AND 14 1 Number of vehicles and From To Line special conditions Page 187 YORK YARDS HOLGATE JUNCTION TO YORK SKELTON Amend York York Yard South Down Leeds 50 S L U s Goods Down Goods Page 188 CONSETT NORTH TO OUSTON JUNCTION Delete heading and items CARR HOUSE WEST TO FELL Delete West from heading and items DIGGLE TO HEALEY MILLS HEATON LODGE JUNCTION Add Huddersfield Signals Huddersfield Signals Platform 8 169 170 GPL Signals 641 643 Platform 4 164 168 Down Main Up Main Platform 1 Down Loop Add THORNHILL LNW JUNCTION TO LEEDS CITY HOLBECK EAST JUNCTION Thornhill LNW Junction Ravensthorpe G F Down Main G P L 575 Page 189 Amend GOOLE ENGINE SHED TO POTTERS GRANGE JUNCTION Goole Potters Goole Engine Up Grange Jn Shed Goole Engine Shed Goole Potters Down Grange Jn Page 190 Page 84 Supp No 1 STAINFORTH THORNE JUNCTION TO GILBERDYKE JUNCTION Delete heading and items Pa
17. system should also be switched off Clause 24 Table on page 290f 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 the year b Express Passenger Trains i st October to 30th April except that at local discretion heating should not be provided if 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 tst 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
18. 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 on the train showing against the individual wagon number where the cripple was detached DIVERSION OF COAL TRAINS FORMED OF 26 32 TON COAL HOPPER WAGONS FOR C E G B In the event of a train being diverted from one Power Station to another the guard must amend the copies of the train weighbills carried on the train accordingly 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 Type of train and whether fully fitted or partially fitted b of brake in use on the train c Vehicle concerned and number d of coupling in use and its position e 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 attenda
19. 11 and substitute 11 Shunters and others must keep a good look out when shunting on lines and sidings adjacent to those occupied by vehicles on which staff are at work and must before commencing such shunting warn the staff engaged on the vehicles what they are about to do EQUIPMENT FOR GUARDS AND BRAKE VANS Passenger Vans Delete Clause 1 completelv and substitute Passenger Vans First Aid Cabinet A list of contents is posted on the lid B R standard locomotive hauled stock and multiple unit trains Tool Box Containing one each of the following Crowbar long Panel Cutting Tool Crowbar short Wedges Steel Extension tube Rope stout and flexible Sledge Hammer Saw large Axe Fireman s Short Handled Dual purpose saw Axe for use with Steel Coaches Screw Driver long handled Extraneous items Ladder specially designed Track Circuit Operating clips two sets Scotches air braked locomotive hauled stock only 6 Additional Equipment in D C Electric Multiple Units where required only Short Circuiting Bar Hook Switch Poles 19 GENERAL APPENDIX continued Pages 84 and 85 Pages 10 11 12 of Supplement No 1 Fire Fighting Equipment on Passenger Rolling Stock References under Type of Extinguisher to be amended for 2 lbs CO2 gas read 1 1kg CO2 gas 272165 CO2 gas for 3165 read 1 5kg 3165 for 1216 read 5 4kg 12165 Pages 85
20. 316 continued Add after paragraph fourteen WORKING OF OIL TRAINS When No 1 signal is cleared an oil train must be drawn forward and stopped with the locomotive adjacent to the notice board worded OIL TRAINS When G P L signals Nos 28 and 28R are cleared the train must be propelled and stopped with the locomotive adjacent to the STOP board after passing through the points leading to the oil sidings The Guard must then ascertain the line is clear and authorise the train to be propelled into the sidings by operating the bell Upon completion of discharge the trains must be drawn forward to No 2 signal Provided there are no loaded 100 ton G L W tanks in the train the route to the outgoing line will be via one of the hopper lines In the event of a loaded 100 ton G L W tank in the train the Guard will be so advised by the C E G B staff before the train leaves the sidings In these circumstances and upon arrival of the train at No 3 Signal the Guard must obtain an assurance from the C E G B Controller that the points in the East hopper line leading to the by pass line have been set and secured towards that line When No 3 signal IS cleared with route indication E displayed the train must proceed at not more than 5mph and the Driver must stop at the ground frame giving access to the outgoing line Upon arrival of the train at the ground frame the Guard must ask the Signalman for its release and obtain
21. 39chs to 3m 35chs Main lines over Junction to ahd from Slow lines 205m 40chs to 205m 50chs 202m 46chs to 202m 20chs 208m Ochs to 205m 22chs 207m 66chs to 208m 51chs 210m 25chs to 209m 71chs 1m 69chs to 1m 43 chs penuiuoo V HV NdHIHON XIdN ddV 1VNOILO3S NOI93d Nd 1SV 69 Description Block Posts e a P MOT Qa a w s wu usr IIO t us VV y Signalling on Main Distance between signal boxes of Block Lines Absolute Block unless otherwise shown Dots indicate Stations and Signal boxes Leeds Junction Delete block post dot and Add Gontrollbd by Guisley Junction signal box LEEDS CITY TO HULL PARAGON 106 and 107 Page 49 Supp No 1 Delete ali speed restrictions on these and substitute LEEDS CITY AND MICKLEFIEYD 10m S3ch LEEDS CITY AND HULL PARAGON Leeds Marsh Lane Junction Neville Hill West Junction Crossgates Station Micklefield Station MICKLEFIELD 10m 63chs AND HULL PARAGON Running lines Page 105 SHIPLEY LEEDS JUNCTION TO BRADFORD FORSTER SQUARE STATION Permanent toops and speed Catch points spring or Refuge restrictions unworked trailing points Sidings miles per hour MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED ON MAIN LINES M AXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED ON SLOW LINES MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE
22. 88 namely the screw couplings must be screwed up firmly so that the coupling is taut when the buffer faces are touching to prevent oscillation and to prevent the buffers becoming separated by any change in gradient or the starting of the trains an equal amount of the screw must be projected through the nut at each end Couplings should preferably be carried out while vehicles are standing on straight track and if on a curve allowance must be made for this fact 31 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF BR30054 continued GREEN PAGES continued F continued F2 1 F2 2 F2 3 F2 4 F2 5 F2 6 F371 F3 2 F 2 100 TON STEEL CARRYING WAGONS BOGIE STEEL AB Unless specially authorised by Regional Headquarters these wagons when loaded must not be moved in other than fully fitted air braked services They may be used in conjunction with other compatible wagons to form a block train When specially authorised they may run as the fitted portion of a train which is not fully fitted These wagons are 40 or 50 long and 8 7 or 9 0 wide So far as the 9 0 wide wagons concerned to avoid the creation of out of gauge conditions stanchions used in the outside stanchion pocket must not incline outwards When it is necessary to position the stanchions in the outside pockets on these wide vehicles the Load Examined procedure D 1 i must be followed the Load Examined label be signed by the member
23. BRANCH Amend R A Group to 7 Amend number of locomotives coupled to 5 Delete entry under Remarks Page 63 WYMONDHAM TO FAKENHAM Amend R A group to read R A 5 Page 65 EX L M R DEPOT Insert Class 47 d as additional type permitted Classes 31 37 amp 47 permitted to work into new Reception Sidings Page 66 BROAD ST TO CAMDEN JC L M R Amend entry to read R A 7 Yes 5 5 Amend BROAD STREET TO DALSTON WESTERN JN RA7 Page 68 DALSTON EASTERN JN TO DALSTON WESTERN JN Amend RA to Group 8 Add DALSTON WESTERN JN TO CAMDEN ROAD JN Page 70 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 je except in cases of mergency FINSBURY PARK TO KING S CROSS GOODS VIA UP CARRIAGE LINE AND FLY OVER LINE Amend to read FINSBURY PARK TO KING S CROSS GOODS VIA FLY OVER LINE Except as shown below RAS VIA UP CARRIAGE LINE BETWEEN FINSBURY PARK AND HOLLOWAY SOUTH UP RA7 Page 71 ISLiP STREET JC KENTISH TOWN TO KING S CROSS JC L T B L N R Delete entry under Remarks JUNCTION ROAD JC TO ENGINE SHED JN KENTISH TOWN L M R Delete entry under Remarks Page 72 KING S CROSS GOODS amp MINERAL JC TO ST PANCRAS J
24. CROSSING Add BISHOP AUCKLAND EAST TO EASTGATE A P C M SIDINGS Kielder Water Stanhope Wolsingham 11 54 Applies in Up direction only Red and Flashing road signals are provided Eastgate A P C M 87 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued TABLE P4 continued Located Name of Crossing Between Miles Chains Remarks Page 220 uwiha asas Amend heading and item PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS SIDINGS JUNCTION TO MONSANTO CHEMICAL SIDINGS I C I Brinefield Phillips 1 30 Sidings Jn and Monsanto Sidings b CROSSINGS WHERE TRAINS ARE REQUIRED TO REDUCE SPEED BEFORE PASSING OVER THE CROSSING Add BISHOP AUCKLAND EAST TO EASTGATE A P C M SIDINGS Kielder Water Stanhope Wolsingham 11 54 Applies in Down direction only and Eastgate A P C M _ TABLE S1 INTERMEDIATE SIDINGS AT WHICH TRAINS MAY BE SHUNTED FOR OTHER TRAINS TO PASS Line TN mean connected Name of Siding Situation with Method of control Page 222 Add THORNHILL LNW JUNCTION TO LEEDS CITY HOLBECK EAST JUNCTION Ravensthorpe Power Between Ravensthorpe Down Ground frame electrically Station Station and Dewsbury Main released by Healey Mills Station signal box CONSETT NORTH TO OUSTON JUNCTION Amend situation column Between Annfield and Carr House Page 223 LEEDS CITY WORTLEY JUNCTION TO HARROGATE NORTH Delete heading and items DEIN SOUTH JUNCTION TO SALTBURN Delete
25. Dewsnap Sdas 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 six Services only _PRIVATELY OWNED BULK GRAIN VANS Brake Sticks must not be used with the above type of vehicle as the design is such that it is not possible to obtain a safe and secure hold for a brake stick MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued 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 ggborough 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 f however green labelled wagons are to be detached at Doncaster Knottingley or Worksop the attaching of make up 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 wit
26. Engine Shed Junction Up Wakefield 45 S L U s with or without brake van Clear weather only Engine Shed Jn Goole Down Down 57 S L U s Clear weather only and Up Loop Wakefield Page 179 Page 80 Supp No 1 GOOLE ENGINE SHED TO GOOLE POTTERS GRANGE Delete heading and item Page 180 LEEDS CITY TO SKIPTON STATION SOUTH Delete Shipley Guiseley Shipley Leeds Down Main 1 brake van during fog or falling Junction Junction Snow Add APPERLEY JUNCTION TO ILKLEY STATION Apperley Jn Esholt Jn Down Main 6 S L Units In clear weather only Esholt Jn Guiseley Station Down Main 6 S L Units In clear weather only 81 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued TABLE F continued Number of vehicles and From To Line Special Conditions Page 180 Page 80 Supp No 1 STAINFORTH THORNE JUNCTION TO GILBERDYKE JUNCTION Delete heading and item Page 181 HULL YARDS ETC Delete a Albert Dock Dairycoates West Up ECS or freight wagons etc Dairycoates West Albert Dock Down ECS or freight wagons etc NORTHALLERTON BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD TO GATESHEAD ETC Delete Church Street Clarence Road Down Main Empty Coaching stock etc Clarence Road Church Street Up Main BILLINGHAM ON TEES TO PORT CLARENCE ETC Delete heading and item Page 182 BILLINGHAM BECK BRANCH Delete heading and item TABLE G WORKING IN WRONG DIRECTION From To Line Remarks Page 185 Add BARNSLEY STATION JN
27. FEBRUARY 1976 b 928 9 aed MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES SPENO RAIL GRINDING TRAIN R 555 GE 1 The train will be driven by the firm s driver who is not passed out in protection procedures 2 A Motive Power Conductor must ride with the Speno train driver at the leading end of the train 3 A Guard must ride in the rear vehicle of the train MOVEMENT TO AND FROM SITE OF WORK Maximum speed 45m p h 5 The train as composed of 5 vehicles may be relied upon to operate track circuits If for any reason the Speno locomotive wagon has to be detached the locomotive wagon must not be relied upon to operate track circuits and Instruction A 11 on page 63 of the General Appendix must be complied with WORKING WITHIN AN ABSOLUTE POSSESSION 6 Grinding must only be carried out within an Engineers Absolute Possession taken in accordance with Section T TIL of the Rule Book 7 The Conductor Driver and Guard must accompany the train at all times and will be responsible for carrying out protection in the event of mishap 8 The train must be driven from the leading end in all circumstances 9 The spark guards must be lowered at all times whilst grinding is taking place EQUIPMENT 10 Twelve detonators 2 red flags and 2 sets of track circuit operating clips must be carried on both the locomotive and the control wagon 11 Ared banner flag and suitable lamp must be carried to protect the train when stabled 12 2 headl
28. Handbrakes The guard must apply the hand brakes to at least t train and report to the Terminal Overseer that he has done so Th detached Disposal of Locomotive The Terminal Overseer will arrange the departure of the locomotive with the Signal man The train crew are responsible for the operation of the ground frame when the locomotive leaves the terminal hree wagons at the locomotive end of the e locomotive may then be 95 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Pages 290 293 substitute continued 4 Train Departure 4 1 Arrival of Locomotive 4 1 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 4 1 4 4 1 5 The signalman must inform the Terminal Overseer by telephone of the approach of the locomotive The Terminal Overseer will ensure that the hand points within the terminal are correctly set for the appropriate road and then advise the Signalman that he may allow the locomotive to proceed as far as the marker board at the entrance to the crane area The train crew are responsible for the operation of the ground frame in accordance with the Signalman s instructions Immediately on arrival the guard must report to the Terminal Overseer After the locomotive has been attached to the train the guard must release the hand brakes on the wagons and then co operate with the driver in carrying out the brake continuity test The guard must advise the Terminal Overseer when this h
29. LOCOMOTIVES OPERATION OF TRACK CIRCUITS Delete first paragraph only and substitute Locomotives with a wheelbase of 9 feet or less must not travel over Main Running lines unless working with at least one vehicle attached When working with one vehicle only the vehicle except in the case of a brakevan must be regarded as part of the locomotive it must be of low sided open type with two lamp brackets at each end and with the vacuum brake in operation One such vehicle may be propelled without restriction When it is necessary to couple or uncouple the one vehicle to or from a locomotive this will be the duty of the Secondman If no Secondman is employed it will be the duty of the Guard or Shunter The duty of coupling and uncoupling the locomotive vehicle to and from the train will be in accordance with the instructions regarding coupling and uncoupling of locomotives to and from trains as set out in the Sectional Appendix A diesel locomotive running with one vehicle only attached must for signalling purposes be treated as a light engine In al such cases the Signalman signalling the movement must advise the Signalman in advance by telephone that one vehicle is attached When working with the one vehicle attached special care must be exercised in the carrying out the provisions of the Rule Book Section J Clause 3 13 Page 265 Add CONDUCTORS ON C C E MECHANISED MAINTENANCE MACHINES On C C E Mechanised Maintenance Machin
30. 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 10 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued 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 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 3 Ensu
31. and be positioned to form a cradle as shown in Diagram E5 The timbers must be well secured to the wagon so that they connot move and the cross section must be wider than the height to prevent toppling The proportions of the coil and the positioning of the supporting timbers must conform to the following limits The width across the cradle at the points of contact Dimension must be not less than 23 rds of the outside diameter of the coil Dimension D b The length of the coil Dimension L must be not less than rds of the outside diameter of the coil If it is necessary to carry coils with lengths i e plate widths less than 5rds of the diameter additional restraint against toppling must be provided Coil loaded with axis transverse must be restricted to train load working unless the coil is additionally secured by chains 2 Wheeled Vehicles 1 Four Wheeled motor vehicles on open rail vehicles E2 2 new paragraph Steel scotches not in use must be secured to the wagon M T 6 2 17 E2 3 cars vans lorries four wheeled tractors etc and chassis exceeding five feet six inches in height in all cases concerned to note that the undermentioned dispensation has been granted for the loading of cars from Knowle and Dorridge to Parkeston Quay 1 Range Rovers up to and including 5ft 9ins in height and 2 Land Rovers up to and including 6ft 4ins in height may be loaded and secured without
32. audible signal to the Driver using the bell plunger When the bell sounds at the Down Main marker board the Driver must propel the train into the Colliery and stop it immediately the locomotive is to the rear of the Colliery outlet signal and clear of the adjacent sidings and await further instructions from the Guard B Light locomotives or locomotives with brakevan s attached 4 The Guard must not authorise the movement to enter the sidings past the STOP AND EXAMINE POINTS board without first obtainina nermission and instructions from the N C B staff WATH ROAD JUNCTION TO LEEDS CITY NORTH JUNCTION MONCKTON MAIN COLLIERY SIDINGS Delete third paragraph and substitute Only one locomotive or two locomotives coupled together must be allowed on the incline between the hand points in the Inwards Coke Road and the Empty Coke Sidings at one time STOURTON Add B S C SIDING Received Traffic During clear weather only trains must be propelled between Hunslet South Jn and Wakefield Road Signal boxes over the Up Goods line and then crossed to the Down Main line In fog or falling snow trains must work to the instructions of the Supervisor at Hunslet Down Sidings The hand points leading to the Freightliner Terminal B S C must be set for the BSC by the Guard who must advise the Siqnalman at Wakefield Road when this has been done Forwarded Traffic When the movement has departed the BSC Siding the handpoints leading fr
33. barrier end of the train The guard will then uncouple so that the locomotive can be removed from the siding When the locomotive has thus been removed the O R T foreman wil close and lock the barrier and place the red flag across the buffers on the end car Work must not com mence on the train until this has been done Train Departures Zi 2 2 2 3 Before arrangements are made for the train to be drawn from the siding the O R T foreman will check that 2 1 1 All hoses have been disconnected and manlids closed 2 1 2 foot valves have been closed including those faulty which have been opened by Total and O R T Staff 2 1 3 No person is working on the train When all is in order the foreman will complete the Certificate of Readiness in duplicate and hand this to the B R shunter for his signature of acceptance Each man will retain a copy of this certificate The O R T foreman will then lift the barrier and remove the red flag The B R shunter will bring the locomotive and barrier wagon if applicable up to the train at a slow speed and the guard will couple up to the rail car release all hand brakes and carry out the brake continuity test No vehicle must be removed without the permission of the O R T Foreman 104 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Page 329 Add continued 2 Train Departures continued 2 4 When the O R
34. gross 90 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO THE GENERAL APPENDIX continued Page 232 236 substitute continued Notes 1 For the purpose of this instruction the following maximum vehicle gross weights apply Loaded Empty BZ BGZ BY CCT PMV amp SPV 25 tonnes 17 tonnes B Siphon G BG and GUV 40 tonnes 32 tonnes 2 The additio of a tail load will add to the journey time This additional time is allowed for in the timings of certain trains only and tail loads should not be attached unless diagrammed or specially authorised by the Regional H Q 3 For each inoperative engine in the above train formations the maximum tail load must be reduced by 35 tonnes Clause 4a Shunting of Tail Vehicles When it is necessary for a propelling movement to be made when attaching or detaching vehicles the diesel Multiple Unit must be driven from the leading end and a guard or shunter must ride with the driver The movement must be controlled by a shunter on the ground and must not be commenced until the route is set throughout Clause 6 Buzzer Code In the event of a failure of the buzzer communication arrangements must be made to have the unit taken out of traffic as soon as possible for the defect to be remedied Whilst the unit remains in traffic handsignals must be used Page 242 Add CONVEYANCE OF DEAD DIESEL MULTIPLE UNIT STOCK Referring to the instruction
35. of a train which is to be drawn out of the colliery the movement must be brought to a stand clear of the spring points located between the Bunker and the level crossing to enable the locomotive to run round via the Run Round line Otherwise the movement must be brought to a stand as soon as the locomotive is clear of the level crossing Whenever a run round movement is completed the Driver must draw the train down to the outlet signal in order to clear the level crossing The Rule Book Section C Clause 5 4 1 is hereby modified When the train is ready to depart the colliery the Guard must ascertain by telephone at L 648 signal the route the train is to take and inform the Driver accordingly A train routed via the Down Doncaster line may be propelled from the colliery along the Marshalling Loop to the rear of L 654 ground position light signal A propelling movement however must not be made until the Signalman at Leeds has been advised that a propelling movement is intended Cripple Siding When it is necessary to detach a defective wagon into the Cripple Siding the Guard must inform the Bunker Operator and obtain the assistance of an N C B pointsman who will be responsible for reversing the spring points leading from the Bunker Arrival Departure line to the Run Round line during the detaching movement evel Crossing eds The level Ecc barriers and associated road traffic lights are remotely operated from the NCB Control Room w
36. of doors ee ____ _ RULE Section B Clause 5 3 11 Amplify to Employees must not ride on any steps of a locomotive or vehicle except that persons engaged in shunt ing operations may ride on the platform specially provided on shunting locomotives When on the ground alongside vehicles or when riding on the platform specially provided on shunting locomotives at converging points in sidings employees must take special care that there is sufficient clearance for their personal safety Seciion H Clause 3 8 2 Amend end of first sentence to read at least one mile at least 1 miles where permissible speed is 100m p h or above from the obstruction 2 23 RULE BOOK continued Section H Clause 5 1 Delete complete clause and substitute 5 1 Equipment additional The Guard must have in his possession a carriage key gangway door key padlock and key and where required electric light key Section J Clause 3 14 Amplify to 3 14 Safety of Staff at Converging Points Employees must not ride any step of a locomotive or vehicle except that shunters may ride on the platform specially provided on shunting locomotives When on the ground alongside vehicles or when riding on the platform specially provided on shunting locomotives at converging points in sidings shunters must take special care
37. of the BR staff responsible to indicate that the load is within gauge No anchorages are provided on the wagons to accommodate chains polyester straps etc for securing and loads are restrained by means of suitable rectangular stanchions short securing pins Drawing No F A 1 3956 or specially designed cradles For this reason it is essential that they are properly coupled in accordance with F 1 1 to prevent unacceptable movement whilst in transit Note Some wagons are fitted with spigot located demountable multi tier bolsters for use when it is necessary to use side loaders for loading unloading Authorised traffics may be conveyed on these wagons subject to the following conditions a Loads must be made as solid and kept as low as possible and unless special equipment such as cradles is being used securing by moving the stanchionsas near as possible to the centre of the wagon b When the loads consist of unequal lengths of material they must be positioned in such a way that the shorter pieces are contained by the longer pieces Where this is not possible the short pieces must be secured by ropes straps timber packings or other suitable means When the lengths of individual pieces of steel are such that they are contained longitudinally by two stanchions only the pieces must extend at least 2 6 beyond each stanchion c The height of the load must be kept at least 4 below the top of the rectangular stanchi
38. points spring or Signalling signal Running lines Refuge restrictions unworked trailing points on Main boxes Sidings miles per hour Linas Absolute Stations and Block Signal boxes unless otherwise shown Yds Descrip Wagons Dots tion indicate Block Posts 49 NEWCASTLE MANORS JN TO TYNEMOUTH VIA BACKWORTH Jesmond Station Amend 41chs to 1m 79chs Add 51 to 1m 41chs West Jesmond Station Jn Add Bchs to Im 51chs Benton Station Jn Add RIVERSIDE BRANCH RIVERSIIDE JN TO PERCY MAIN Tyne Dry Dock Delete Add 68chs to 4m 33chs 39chs A 3m 39chs to 4m 45chs 3m 39chs to 4m 30chs Carville Stn LC Add 30chS Wallsend Slipway G F Amend CM DONCASTER MARSHGATE JUNCTIQN TO LEEDS CITY WEST JU Lofthouse Ground Frame URS 17 penunuoo v3qu v Nd HIHON XIQN3ddY 1VNOILO3S NOID H Nd 1SV 9 Description Distance Permanent c between lines ps and speed Catch points spring o i signal 9 Refuge restrictions unworked traiting points on Main boxes Sidings miles per hour Stations and Signal boxes otherwise dag shown Descrip Wegons tlon LA V Dote indicate Block Posts HARE PARK TO CROFTON WE Hare Park Jn Amend EASTWOOD L M R TO NORMANTON GOOSEHILL Eliand Delete Amend 171m 76chs to 171m 72chs CW Up Lo
39. remarks Insert new entry R A 5 Yes 5 5 Diesel Shunting Locomotives only Page 116 HALIFAX NORTH BRIDGE Delete entry y HALIFAX SHAW SYKE GOODS Add Classes 45 and 46 as addl types permitted ae re prohibition of main line locomotives in Passenger Dock and Fruit Shed 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 Remarks 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 50 ROUTE AV AILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 120 KNOTTINGLEY BAGLEY S SIDINGS Insert Class 08 as additional type 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 R A 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 She
40. system or on which the heating is automatically controlled the system should function normally at all times 21 GENERAL APPENDIX continued Add MARK 111A COACHES Power Operated Sliding Saloon Doors The sliding doors between the vestibules and saloon are power operated using air taken from the main reservoir pipes Opening of the doors is activated by pressure on the mat on either side of the door The door remains open whilst there is pressure on the mat but will close automatically after a prescribed time when pressure is released In the event of a failure of the air or the electric control supplies to the door it is possible to open and close the door manually Ait Suspension Bogies E The secondary suspension on each bogie is in the form of two air springs The air supply is taken from the main reservoir pipe In the event of one air spring collapsing on a bogie the pressure in the opposite air spring is auto matically reduced so that the bolster settles on the rubber bump stops and the two red arrows fixed by the air spring casing will come into line with one another When this occurs there will be a noticeable deterioration in the quality of the vertical riding and the vehicle must be withdrawn for examination and repair at the end of the day s journeys If a serious leak occurs the air feed to each bogie concerned should be isolated by the operation of the isolating cocks behind the skirt panels lettered J and L
41. the opposite or and adjoining line iii Train requiring the opposite or an adjoining line 2 6 3 to be blocked IV Train which carries speed or route restrictions only and 2 1 6 which can pass trains signalled 2 6 1 or 2 6 2 on the opposite side or adjoining line 5 CODE WORDS AND EXPLANATIONS Delete Clause 5 6 Signalling and substitute D 5 6 Signalling AJAX No train signalled 2 6 2 2 6 3 must be allowed on the running lines or sidings on both sides of the load To be signalled by the special is line clear signal 2 6 2 CONFLICT No train conveying passengers or signalled 2 6 2 2 6 3 must be allowed on the running lines and or sidings mentioned on either side of the load To be signailed by the special Is line clear signal 2 6 3 HAZARD Running lines and or sidings mentioned on both sides of the load to be clear To be signalled by the special Isline clear signal 2 6 3 JOAN Running lines and or sidings mentioned on the left hand side of the load looking in the direction of travel must be clear and no train signalled 2 6 2 or 2 6 3 must be allowed on the running line and or sidings on the right hand side of the load To be n Signalled by the special is line clear signal 2 6 3 LEFPAS No train conveying passengers must be allowed on the running lines and or sidings mentioned on the left hand side of the load looking in the direction of travel and no t
42. the siding and will be inspected by the firm s representative before the brake van is allowed into the Depot Paragraph 6 does not apply The reach wagons are unfitted 100 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Page 311 continued CASTLEFORD STATION TO ALLERTON MAIN BOWERS OPENCAST CASTLEFORD OLD STATION Delete existing instruction and Add WHELDALE COLLIERY Working of trains to the Colliery Trains arriving at Castleford Old Junction requiring to enter Wheldale Colliery Sidings must be shunted to the Branch line to clear the Main Lines as expediously as possible Should the train when arriving inside the Branch to Up Main Home signal No 10 be foul of the ground frame connection to Wheldale Colliery the Signalmen at Castleford Station box must be requested to clear the subsidiary signal to the East Branch shunt neck to obtain the necessary headroom When requesting the release for the Wheldale Ground Frame the guard must ascertain from the Signalmen into which siding the train must be positioned and receive an assurance that no NCB conflicting move ment is being made Working of trains from the Colliery Before any train is propelled in the sidings towards the siding outlet the Guard must obtain the permission of the Signalmen at Castleford Station box by use of the telephone located at the ground frame Page 312 Page 123 Supp No 1 WAKEFIELD KIRKGATE EAST TO GO
43. their front ends being secured by ropes or straps No other exception to Instruction E2 3 is permitted iii Cars on Cartic 4 Vehicles 2Z8 A nang to read artic 4 set comprises four double deck articulated vehicle units carried on five boai les Cars can be loaded on both decks but cars on the upper deck must not foul the B R Standard loading Gauge The decks slope upwards at the ends of the units and cars positioned entirely on the E a g upper deck are ius to be out of gauge Cars may be loaded over the Junction of WO units I e over an articular bogie Cars must not be positioned across thd the coupled end units of two Cartic sets d The loaded plates at each end of each Cartic set must be secured using the key provided in the upright position to prevent damage before any movement loaded or empty of the set All cars must be examined for security of bonnets hoods roof ventilators and end rising doors to ensure that these will not lift during the journey 30 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF BR30054 continued GREEN PAGES continued E continued 2 iii Amend continued E2 9 Three types of chock have been approved for use on Cartic vehicles a Flat metal plate with a shaped wood block backing Drawing No DE 5963 3 b type of similar shape to the yellow spiked chocks used on Carflats but with Knitting Needle ends instead of spikes Drawing No 5W SW 1114
44. wagons with a wheel base of 10 feet or less between the crane and locomotive NOTE Match Wagons Runner Wagons and Relieving Bogies are regarded as being an integral part of the crane and provided that they are in their correct laden condition are not to be included whsn making an assessment of short wheel base wagons between crane and locomotive b In the case of C5 4 b the distance between the crane and locomotive or fitted head should not exceed 15 standard length units C5 6 Cranes travelling in Freight trains as defined in C5 4 d must be dealt with as follows a Those weighing 20 tons or less may be marshalled in any position of the train b Cranes in excess of 20 tons but not exceeding 50 tons must be marshalled next to the locomotive or immediately behind the fitted head c Cranes weighing in excess of 50 tons must always be marshalled next to the locomotive NOTE Match Wagons Runner Wagons and Relieving Bogies are regarded as being an integral part of the crane provided that they are in their correct laden condition with regard to their position in the train relative to the locomotive or fitted head C5 7 Special arrangements may have to be made for cranes having a maximum permitted speed less than 35 m p h C5 8 Steam cranes and other cranes not fitted with roller bearings must be accompanied by the driver or other man appointed by the supervisor This man must satisfy himself before the journ
45. with the locomotive at the compulsary Stop Board situated 15 yards outside the Depot boundary gates for the heavy oil sidings and 5 yards before reaching the handpoints leading to the spirit sidings When handsignalled forward Drivers must propel the wagons to the required position for discharge at extreme caution 1 9 All persons involved must watch the train during this movement and any B R employee must give the recognised STOP signal if necessary Under no circumstances must the locomotive pass the appropriate locomotive Stop Board 1 10 The Shunter must check with the firm s representative that the train or portions are set to his satisfaction and that all buffers are decompressed He must then apply handbrakes on the first three tank wagons at the barrier end of the train or portion thereof The Guard must then uncouple so that the locomotive can be removed from the siding 1 11 When thelocomotive has been removed the firm s representative wil close andlock the barriers or gate and place a red flag across the buffers on the end tank wagon Discharging must not commence until this has been done 1 12 cripple tank wagons must be sorted by using either the cripple siding or the reach wagon siding The discharge siding must not be used for this purpose 106 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA _ continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Page 329 Add continued 2 Train Departures 2 1 Befo
46. 5 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued 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 1 Three axled and six axled wagons should not be conveyed without the authority of form B R 29973 3 unless already paneiled ii 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 Hi 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 Part 6 White Pages Table H CO O pm CO Add H1 8 Inter Regional Class 9 loads to L M Region Speed restrictions Except where the speed of the line is lower which MUST be strictly observed Drivers when descending falling gradients on the L M Region should regulate their trains so as to avoid exceeding the speeds shown below Falling gradients Maximum speed permitted 1 in 150 to 1 in 100 20 Steeper than 1 in 100 15 The loads quoted in these cases are conditional on these instructions being carri
47. 71 902025 902029 902033 902040 MT 5 1 15 D EXCEPTIONAL LOADS 1 ACCEPTANCE AND CONVEYANCE Delete Clauses D 1 7 and D 1 8 and substitute D 1 7 All such loads must be signalled with the special bell signals 2 6 1 2 6 2 2 6 3 or 2 1 6 to ensure observance of any conditions of travel laid down by the Chief Civil Engineer except that i Freightliner Services designated Z in the working timetable and conveying out of gauge loads including 8 ft 6 in high ISO type containers see H9 ii Trains conveying radio active flask traffic see 0 1 iii and iii Trains conveying loads which do not exceed the laid down axle loadings of the Wagons but exceed the permitted axle loading for some portion of the route to be traversed see D 1 iv are permitted to run under the normal bell signals applicable 26 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued D EXCEPTIONAL LOADS continued NE ACCEPTANCE AND CONVEYANCE continued D 1 8 special bell signals which apply to trains conveying wagons bearing the Exceptional Loads label BR 21349 are as follows Description of Train Bell Signal 1 Train which can pass trains signalled 2 6 1 2 6 2 2 6 1 on the opposite or adjoining line but which will be signalled 2 6 2 or 2 6 3 at some portion of its journey li Train which cannot be allowed to pass trains similarly 2 6 2 signalled or signalled 2 6 3 on
48. A P C M Bulk Cement Wagons in number ranges LA001 190 LA200 294 LA0011 50 45 Ton Two Axle Oil Tanks 60 60 45 T 2 axle Steel AB When loaded heavy 60 m p h max speed COV AB In other conditions of load may open AB travel up to 75 m p h max speed t 100T BRTE 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 marshalled in that train the maximum speed of the train will be the lowest speed of any of these vehicles being conveyed MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued 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 wil be provided as soon as possible to replace existing panels 12 ton Insulated Fish Vans 12 ton pipe fitted 24 ton strip coil 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 12 ton Palvans Nos B782274 B782523 25 ton Sa
49. BLOCK SYSTEM Page 60 Bell Signals Amend entry in Description column in respect of the 3 1 1 code to Parcels train Company or expres s freight train composed of vehicles permitted to run at 70m p h or over REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON SINGLE LINES BY THE ELECTR C TOKEN BLOCK SYSTEM Page 79 Bell Signals Amend entry in Description column in respect of the 3 1 1 code to Parcels train Company or express freight train composed of vehicles permitted to run at 70m p h over 24 REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING AND SIGNALMEN S GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS continued REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING WITH TRAIN TAFF OR TRAIN STAFF AND Page 112 Bell Signals ius Amend entry in Description column in respect of the 3 1 1 code to gt Parcels train Company or express freight train composed of vehicles permitted to run at 70m p h or over 149 TESTING INDICATORS ALARMS Where means exlst to enable them to be tested Signalmen must test indicators and alarms and where provided emergency bells between 10 00 and 11 00 hours daily 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 dri
50. C SIDINGS Amend to read R A 10 Page 74 MITRE BRIDGE JC TO NORTH POLE JC L M R Insert R A 8 Delete ref to additional classes permitted 46 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 75 NORTH POLE JC TO LATCHMERE JC L M R Amend entry to read R A 8 Yes 5 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 Side Bay lines Prohibite Over connection Down Main to L T E line Classes 47 and 48 not to exceed 10 m p h when pass ing over Chels i MORTIMER STREET JN TO CARLTON ROAD JN L M R Amend R A group to read R A 8 Page 76 POPLAR CENTRAL Delete existing entries and insert SE a s aaa e MM M M Multiple Working Addl Types Double Locomotives R A of Locomotives Heading coupled Section of Line Group permitted of Trains live dead Remarks Nos 1 amp 3 Arrival 5 20 24 1 25 Yes 5 5 Diesel Shunting Line in Field Sidings 31 37 47 Locomotives Only All other Field Sidings 20 37 47 Yes 5 5 Diesel Shunting except entry connections Locomotives Only to Nos 11 amp 12 Sidings at Poplar Central end of Yard Entry connections Nos 2 Yes 5 b Diesel Shunting 11 amp 12 Field Sidings Locomotives only at Poplar Central end Speed not to exceed of yard 5 m p h Loop Line Junction 4 08 09 Y
51. C M amp E E Supervisor must ensure that the machine is secured in the travelling position and the slew limiting buffer stops are in the Stowed position 2 WORKING ON SITE 2 1 This machine must work only on lines under Absolute Possession Alternately if the machine is to work only on the cess side of the line and provided it is marshalled in a train the provisions of the Rule Book Section Q Protection of Engineer s Trains Working on a Running line not in the Absolute Possession of the Engineer may be applied 22 amp EE Supervisor must always be in charge of operations and he must make the necessary arrangements for the provision of lookout protection 2 3 When working on the cess side with the adjacent line open to traffic 2 3 1 Before work is commenced the C M amp Supervisor must a supervise the slewing of the eccentric to the working side of the vehicle b personally ensure that both slew limiting buffer stops are secured in the Correct position to prevent the adjacent line being fouled c then set the system to the 180 slewing limitation position by means of the key Switch remove the key and retain it in his possession and check that the indicator lights inside and outside the cab are illuminated MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INS TRUCTIONS FOR RAIL MOUNTED POCLAIN EXCAVATORS TYPE T P 30 continued 2 WORKING ON SITE continued 2 3 continued 2 3 2 When the excavato
52. DIX continued Pages 62 71 INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE RUNNING AND WORKING OF ENGINEERS SELF PROPELLED ON TRACK MACHINES Instruction 4 b Delete last sentence of first paragraph Page 63 Instruction 9 Delete second sentence and substitute the following When left unattended the machine should not be left in gear but must be secured by the handbrake wheel chocks must also be used under all conditions Section B Page 64 Instruction 16 Running Under Own Power Machine Type In train Plain Over Switches Formation Line and Crossings m p h m p h m p h Add Ballast Cleaning Machines Matisa C311 45 35 20 Plasser RM62 3 60 50 50 RM62 4 Page 66 Instruction 28 Amend heading to Matisa type C 311 Plasser types RM62 RM62A RM62 3 and RM62 4 Section C Page 67 Instruction 29 clause a Machine Type Plain Over Switches Line and Crossings m p h p h Lining Machines Add AL 204 25 15 Add Lining Recording Machines 24 21 Robel 25 15 24 24 Robel when recording 15 15 Ballast Regulating Machines Delete USP 5000C 16 GENERAL APPENDIX continued Pages 62 71 pages 7 8 and 9 Supplement No 1 continued Running Under Own Power Maximum Permissible Speed of Route 70 m p h Machine Below 70 m p h LUE Plai Over Plai Over Switches amp ee Switches amp me Cross
53. Delete existing items and substitute Engineers self propelled on track machines are prohibited from running between Shaftholme and Brayton with the following exceptions Tamping Lining Machines Types 07 16 07 275 S amp C Plasser 07 16 special Ballast Regulator Plasser U S P 5000C Ballast Cleaner Matisa 3B5 8C B5 Plasser RM 62 3 RM 62 4 RM 62 RM 62A Matisa C 311 Page 283 Add TYNE Propelling Movements When a train on Down Departure line B or C or on Down Sidings 1 to 6 is to be propelled on to the Down Slow line and is ready to proceed the Guard must advise the Departure Yard Supervisor When the G P L signal concerned has been cleared the Departure Yard Supervisor will verbally advise the Driver and this will be the Drivers authority for the propelling movement to commence 287 YORK TO SCARBOROUGH Add APPLETON OIL SIDINGS SCARBOROUGH Working Manual for Rail Staff B R 20054 pink pages Clause E2 17 a Paragraph 3 does not apply Page 288 Add YORK SKELTON TO HARROGATE NORTH HESSAY W D G F When servicing this siding and part of the train is left on the s token the guard must advise the signalman at Poppleton when permission before doing so ingle line the trainmen thus retaining the the train is ready to depart and obtain his 94 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS
54. Dots indicate Block Posts Page 140 BOLDON COLLIERY STATION TO TYNE DOCK BOTTOM Delete existing table and subPtitutet 2 BOLDON COLLIERY STATION AND TYNE DOCK BOTTOM x 1 Boldon Colliery Station cs See page 129 for 5 0 Northallerton to Gateshead Sz via Horden ET 1 Tyne Dock Bottom DARLINGTON SOUTH JUNCTIDN TO Urlay Nook L C Amend Bowesfield Amend Loops and Refuge Sidings Descrip tion Permanent speed restrictions miles per hour both directions both digections Catch points spring or i unworked trailing points MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED ON SINGLE LINE Om 4chs to Ochs Boidd Colliery to Green Lane mileac Om 58chs to 1m 10chs C W Down Goods Loop clear of fouling point 555 yards before reaching Signal No 28 Down Goods Loop to Main S Trailing end Connections Up Goods to Up Main 1211 yards before reaching B 803 signal S Trailing end Connection Down Main to Down Goods 720 yards before reaching Bowesfield No 11 signal CW Up Goods Loop clear of fouling point with Hartburn East Curve 658 yards before reaching Bowesfield B 109 signal C Up Main 700 yards before reaching Bowesfield B 129 signal Gradient Rising unless otherwise shown 1 in e 247 Falling Level Level 231 148 penurjuo V3adV NYSHLYON
55. F3 4 The provisions of D1 iv applies to these wagons when loaded F3 5 When empty these wagons may run in ordinary wagon load services MT 9 1 2 3 33 IOO TON GLW 757 CARRYING CAPACITY BOGE STEEL 4O O OVER HEADSTOCKS lt 2o BOGIE CENTRES ee T STD A aeacuu t oe 4 4 tg tt fed pes G em pU ees a vas 4 4 m h lt o v pd ttre wee 2 s 4 boeie TSTONS E PE a bee F aanb o ee ee Ra O LS b acea A d dec s 5 re s 20 25 32 LENGTH OF LOAD FEET EQUALLY SPACED ABOUT NOTE 6L SPEED OOMPH j JOT MAX SPEED 75 MPH Z6T TARE OF VEHICLE E 34 45 Ton G L W ZIT CARRYING CAPACITY STEEL AGB 33 6 OVER HEADSTOCKS NOTE ON THE ABOVE DIAGRAMS amp WHEN USING ALL QTHER COMBINATIONS OF SYMMETRICAL ROLSTER POSITIONS amp LOADS THE MAXIMUM TOTAL LOAD MUST NOT EXCEED 2 TONS FOR SPEED IN EXCESS CF 60M PH ALL BOLSTERS ARE HINGED MT 9 1 2 3 3
56. FEET SLU FEET SLU FEET SLU FEET SLU UPTO 21 1 UP TO 441 21 UP 861 41 UP TO 1281 61 42 2 462 22 882 42 1302 62 63 3 483 23 903 43 1323 63 84 4 504 24 924 44 1344 64 105 5 52b 25 945 45 1365 65 126 6 546 26 966 46 1386 66 147 7 067 27 987 47 1407 67 168 8 588 28 1008 48 1428 68 18 9 609 29 1029 49 1449 69 210 10 630 30 1050 50 1470 70 231 11 651 31 1071 51 1491 71 252 12 672 32 1092 52 1512 72 273 13 693 33 1113 53 1533 73 294 14 714 34 1134 54 1554 74 315 15 735 35 1155 55 1575 75 336 16 756 36 1176 56 1596 76 357 17 777 37 1197 57 1617 77 378 18 798 38 1218 58 1638 78 399 19 819 39 1239 59 1659 79 420 20 840 40 1260 60 1680 80 7 t should be noted that the length of the train excludes the length of train locomotive and train brake van where provided and a fully fitted service not requiring a train brake van may convey an additional vehicle not exceeding 27 feet in excess of the laid down length limit if required 8 Whilst under traditional methods of train preparation bogie wagons are counted as 2 wagons 2 SLU s plus excess length as appropriate the substitute Form B R 20896 will record actual number of wagons bogie vehicles counted as onewagon with length expressed in feet for Conversion to SLU s as per the table in paragraph 6 M 0 1 WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RAIL MOUNTED POCLAIN EXCAVATORS TYPE TP 30 1 WORKING TO AND FROM SITE OF WORK Before proceeding to or from the site of work the
57. FFIELD WATH ELECTRIFIED LINES BOOKLET continued 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 BLUE PAGES Instruction A3 4 Short Screw Couplings Delete words may also in fourth line and substitute the word must MO11 036 G Instruction A3 11 Add as final sentence These details should be advised to Control immediately GREEN PAGES A 1 3 Reference Table A 1 Specially constructed wagons Amend Transformer MC Maximum Loading Width to read 9 ft 0 ins not 8 ft 5 ins B LONG LOADS 4 WAGONS WHICH CAN BE FITTED WITH SWIVEL BOLSTERS TABLE B2 Add Length Length Wagon over Buffer over Original Type Numbers Buffers Projection Headstocks Coupling Tare Diagram ft in fte in ft in tons 902012 902017 902019 Glasswag 902023 29 0 1 6 26 0 Instanter 8 BR2 1
58. For the information of Railway Staff only British Rail EASTERN REGION NORTHERN AREA BR 31 93 SUPPLEMENTARY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COMMENCING 6 MARCNe1975 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE CONTENTS Page Miscellaneous Notices 1 Alterations to General Appendix 11 Alterations to Rule Book Eb bu at id ia eu 22 Regulations for Train Signalling and Signalmens General Instructions BR 29960 23 Handbook of Instructions relating to Carriage Cleaning and Servicing BR 29620 24 Manchester Sheffield Wath Electrified Lines Booklet 24 Working Manual for Rail Staff BR 30054 T n ia 25 Route Availability of Diesel and Electric Locomotives and Travelling Cranes a ug Booklet BR 29993 T bs 43 Route Restriction for BR Standard cose Stock BR 29197 52 Working Instructions for AC Electrified Lines BR 29987 54 Alterations to New Procedure for Isolation and dns of Overhead Line gt Equipment Where specially Authorised Dated January 1973 BB Eastern Region Sectional Appendix Northern Area 56 THIS BOOKLET MUST BE RETAINED FOR REFERENCE SATIE THE NEXT ISSUE IS RECEIVED YORK F J BURGE 6 MARCH 1976 CHIEF OPERATING MANAGER THIS SUPPLEMENTARY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET SUPERSEDES THE SUPPLEMENTARY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET DATED 23 AUGUST 1975 AND INCLUDES MOST OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE FOUR WEEKLY BOOKLETS UP TO AND INCLUDING No ND 6D DATED 7
59. GENERAL APPENDIX continued Pages 69 and 70 continued Section C continued Robel Type 24 24 41 C 1 The machine must not be conveyed in train formation and in the event of failure whilst on the running line it must only be hauled by a locomotive or Engineers machine equipped with buffers and drawgear Brake pipes must not be coupled page 9 Supplement No 1 Instruction 41 amend heading to Tamping Lining Machine Types 07 16 07 16 Special and 07 275 S amp C Page 72 Add 1 2 FISONS VACUUM BRAKED PUSH PULL WEEDKILLING TRAIN This train must be signalled as a Class 6 b freight train Composition and working of train 2 1 Locomotive tank wagons mess coach workshop coach stores van driving trailer The workshop coach is provided with a Guard s compartment in which scotches are provided Screw couplings are fitted on all vehicles 2 2 The driving trailer at the opposite end to the locomotive is equipped with the necessary controls for the driver to take charge of the train Locomotives carrying Blue Star coupling symbols and equipped with the automatic vacuum EQ or dual brake must be used to operate this train with the exception of Class 73 0 and 73 1 2 3 The driving trailer is equipped with fire bells which give an indication of fire in the locomotive engine room 2 4 Additional vehicles must not be attached outside the driving trailer Coupling and Uncoupl
60. 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 Up Main Down Main to be clear and vice versa 54 ROUTE RESTRICTIONS FOR BRITISH RAILWAYS STANDARD COACHING STOCK B R 29197 dated January 1961 continued Page 4 Delete Whitby Station If on No 3 Platform line etc Through Shildon Station If on Up Main Down Main to be blocked and vice versa Huddersfield between Sub Signal No 88 and If on Up Loop Down Loop to be blocked and vice versa Sub Signal No 115 or Signal No 103 Fighting Cocks If on Up Main Up Siding to be clear 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 Lines 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
61. K BRANCH North Shore See page 124 for Northallerton to Gateshead via Horden Freightliner Depot G F NORTON ON TEES WEST TO E ST Norton on Tees West Amend Amend headinq BILLINGHAM ON TEES TO PORT CL Belasis Lane Amend note See page 133 fof Havefton South Branch Haverton Hil Station Delete al details including Epeed estric on and first set of catth points Port Clarence Station Amend RENCE PHILLIPS SIDINGS Both dire tions Catch points spring unworked trailing ns Gradient Rising unless otherwise shown 1 in MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED HON SINGLE LINE Om 4chs to Om Ochs MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED ON SINGLE LINE 60m 5Ochs to 60m 57chs C W Single line clear 216 of fouling point with main line C W Down line clear 222 of fouling point of Junction kfalling 563yds before reaching Norton East Down Branch Home No 7 Signal penunuo V3jdV NHU3HIHON XIQN3ddy 1 011935 NOID3H Nd3lSV3 bL Description Distance Permanent of Block between Loops and speed Catch points spring or Signalling signal Running lines Refuge restrictions unworked trailing points on Main boxes Sidings miles per hour Lines 1 Absolute Stations and Block Signal boxes unless Gradient otherwise B Rising shown Yds up Down Descrip Down Up Position unless Dots tion otherwise indicate shown Block Posts 7 in continued Amend Des
62. OLE G00DS JUNCTION SHARLSTON SHARLSTON COLLIERY RAPID LOADING FACILITIES Delete the following sentence The Guard will ascertain that the points are in the correct position for the loadinq operation and advise the Bunker operator Paqe 314 GOOLE DOWN FREIGHT TRAINS Amend Boothferry Road in last line to read Goole WATH ROAD JUNCTION TO BURTON SALMON MOORTHORPE FRICKLEY COLLIERY Loaded and Empty Wagon Sidings Delete from the 3rd line of the first paragraph and the Frickley Colliery Branch at the lower end Page 315 FRICKLEY COLLIERY SIDINGS WORKING OF BUNKER LOADED TRAINS Delete the following sentence from the first paragraph The Guard will alight at the Bunker installation and ascertain that the points are in the correct position for the loading operation and advise the Bunker operator Page 315 Page 127 Supp No 1 FERRYBRIDGE C E G B Add Working Manual for Rail Staff BR 30054 pink pages clause E2 17 a is amended as follows Paragraph 3 does not apply Certificate of Readiness The guard must hand the orginal completed certificate to the C amp W examiner Pages 315 316 FERRYBRIDGE C POWER STATION Delete first to fifth paragraphs inclusive also paragraph nine Amend reference in tenth paragraph to Signals 40 and 41 to read FB40 and FB41 101 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Pages 315
63. ORBUWY JUNCTION Barnsley Station Junction Amend edge Tunnel K79 yards and Oakenshaw Tunnel 67 yards C Up line 850 yards before reaching First Home signal Woolley Coal Sidings Add Page 38 Supp No 1 WATH ROAD JUNCTION TO Amend second item 1744m p AND GOOSE HILL JUNCTION 1 46m 30chs to 45m 60chs EEDS ORTH JUNCTION MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEEL 84m 60chs ON MAIN AND FAST LINES NH3H1HON XIGN3ddV 1VNOI123S NOID 4 NH ISV 69 Permanent speed restrictions miles per hour Distance between signal boxes Catch points spring or unworked trailing points Description Running lines Bois and Sidings EZES k tion Page 75 38 Supp No 1 continued Amend fourth item GOOSEHILL JUNCTION 184m 6O0cHs and 175m p on Main Lines Absolute Block unless otherwise shown Dots indicate Block Posts Stations and Signal boxes MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED ON MAIN AND FAST LINES Page 77 Page 41 Supp No 1 Goose Hill Add GOOSE HILL JUNCTION 184m 60cns AND LEEDS CITY NORTHI JUNCTION MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED MAIN FAST LINES Normanton Station Amend 183 4m p to 184m 60chs Delete NORMANTON STATION AND LEEDSICI TY
64. Pe pnent Des ripe i fan Down 40 35 40 35 Delete ali details Carr HouEe We t inclubive to Annfield exclusive and substitute Carr House 1495 see page 48 for Carr House to Fell Greencroft G F Annfield Amend 4 Amend second catch points entry 1539 CARR HOUSE WEST TO FELL Delete West from heading sub heading and signal box 35 restrictions do D i gi uas and sp ee Refuge I zti Eu miles per hour u 50 40 25 15 35 Catch points spring or unworked trailing points Gradient Rising unless otherwise shown 1 in Position MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED FOR PASSENGER AND ECS TRAINS MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED FOR OTHER THAN PASSENGER AND ECS TRAINS 5m 20chs to 3m 40chs Im 20chs to Ochs 1m 18chs to Om 30chs Om 30chs to Ochs 12m 31chs to 12m 17chs Over junction towards Conseti fron Works Branch Speed Limit C Down line 381 yards 54 before reaching Down Main Home signal C Up line 1147 yards before 66 reaching Up Main Home signal 11m 53chs to 9m 24chs C Up line 3m 327 yards 64 before reaching Up Main Distant signal C W Up line 3 miles 1232 35 yards before reaching Carr House East Up Distant signal 4 V HV NH3HIHON XIGN3ddV 1VNOL93S NOID3II NH31SV3 c9 Descfiption Distance 7 eee e of Block between oops and sp ee atch
65. SPEED ON GOODS LINES All lines station to 20m Up Goods over junction towards Hunslet Om Ochs to Om 4chs Neville Hill West to Hunslet mileage All connections Main to Main Main to Goods and Goods to Main 19m 6chs to 18m 33chs 17m 66chs to 16m Ochs MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED ON MAIN AND FAST LINES 25chs Selby to Leeds milea 20m 25chs to 19m 51chs Neville Hill West junction 18m 20chs to 17m 66chs 18m 60chs to 18m 20chs 18m 20chs to 19m 51chs 19m 51chs to 18m 50chs 41SV panunuod V3UV NYJHIYON XIGN3ddV 1VNOI103S NOID3Y NY 0L Description of Block Si ling n Main IDEE Ab rd Block unless otherwise shown Dots indicate Block Posts Distance between signal xes Stations and Signal boxes Ferriby Station Amend Add between Ferriby and Hessle Up IBS 1 mile 1156 ya before reaching Ferrib Station Page 52 Supp No 1 STAIN Delete all details on this pap Potters Grange Junction Controlled by Goole signal box See page 91 for Potters Grange Junction to Engine Shed Goole LC Goole Bridge Running lines JUNCTION TO GILBERDYKE JN Bridge inclusive and gubstitute Permanent Speed restrictions miles per hour Catch mmm spring or unwo rk ed mmm points Gradient Rising unless otherwise med Over connection Up Main to Up Slow 7m 33chs t
66. T Foreman has given his permission the guard will signal the driver to draw the train clear of the barrier 2 5 The B R employees and O R T staff will watch the train being drawn out of the sidings and will give the recognised STOP signal if necessary 2 6 As soon as the train has cleared the sidings the barrier must be closed and locked by the Q R T foreman 3 When positioning vehicles in these sidings the driver must ensure he can see the ground staff responsible for hand signalling the train into the siding concerned if necessary changing to the driving cab at the opposite end of the locomotive LEEDS OIL RAIL TERMINAL AND SHELL MEX SIDING Amend heading to read HUNSLET EAST SHELL MEX SIDINGS Amend Tanks in the first line of first paragraph to read vehicles First line of second paragraph to read When propelling into these sidings drivers must be hand signalled to THORNE JUNCTION TO GILBERDYKE JUNCTION Add GOOLE Working of Freight Trains Terminating at Goole Docks Down trains not exceeding 45 SLU may be propelled over the Up akefield line to Engine Shed Junction and then proceed to Goole Docks via Mineral Junction or pass onto the Eastern Reception line via the Loop and Ground Frame connections and then set back on to the Goole Docks Exchange line Down trains exceeding 45 SLU but not exceeding 57 SLU must proceed into the Loop The locomotive run round via the Up Main and th
67. TRAINS WITH MECHANICAL AND HYDRAULIC TRANSMISSIONS Page 54 Instruction 6 Buzzer Code Add 9 beats Driver to stop at first available telephone to request Police assistance This code to be used by the Guard should he experience difficulty with unruly passengers on the train On receipt the Driver should stop the train at the first available telephone to request Police assistance at a convenient stopping point ahead Pages 56 61 Working Instructions for Freightliner Trains and for Freightliner Wagons attached to other services Delete complete instruction Page 62 COAL TRAINS FORMED OF 26 5 OR 32 5 TONNE CAPACITY WAGONS WORKING INSTRUCTIONS Merry Go Round Trains item 1 Amplify third paragraph to read These trains must be worked as fully fitted trains and carry a Class 6 headcode The authorised loads will be specially advised and must not be calculated by reference to the standard information panels affixed to the wagons Page 62 page 7 Supplement No 1 Delete Clause 4 and substitute When after discharge it is impossible to close completely the bottom doors on empty wagons these type of wagons may be moved on merry go round or wagon load services to a point at which repair can be affected provided a green for repairs label is affixed to them The provisions of the Rule Book Section H Clause 6 3 1 a and Section J Clause 3 12 are modified accordingly 15 GENERAL APPEN
68. URY STATION Amend RA Group to 7 Page 18 BARTON ON HUMBER TO NEW HOLLAND Amend R A group to 8 Page 19 BILLINGHAM ON TEES TO PORT CLARENCE Amend section of line to read Billingham on Tees to Port Clarence Phillips Sidings Ground Frame Page 21 CASTLEFORD EAST BRANCH Add Class 08 as additional type permitted Page 23 CRIGGLESTONE WEST TO HORBURY JN Amend to read R A 7 2 Yes 5 5 Locomotives in Groups RA6 and RA7 not to exceed 20 m p h when passing over bridge No 3 River Calder Viaduct Page 30 HEATON TO TYNEMOUTH VIA WALLSEND Delete Ref to classes 44 45 46 amp 47 in remarks column Page 34 IMMINGHAM Add MINERAL QUAY WEIGHBRIDGE B T D B RA5 Diesel Shunting Locomotives only type permitted Class 20 44 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 34 IMMIMGHAM continued 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 Page 43 Delete entry under Remarks Insert New Entry LINCOLN CHURCH DOCK R A Group 5 Remarks Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only Delete entr
69. XIaN3ddV TWNOILOAS NOI938 Nd 1SV LL Description of Block Si gnalling on Main Lines Absolute Block uniess otherwise shown Dots indicate Biock Posts Page 145 Page 157 Page 161 Page 162 Stations and Signal boxes Grangetown Station Delete Distance between NEWCASTLE TO CARLISLE PETTERIL BRIDGE JUNCTION EXC Add between Stocksfield Station and Riding Mill Station 1 B S Down line 7080 from Prudhoe Station yards 1 B S Up line 6685 yards from Dilston Station HALTWHISTLE TO ALSTON Alston Station Add BACKWORTH JUNCTION TO MDRPETH VIA SEGHILL Bebside Station LC Delete Block post d Bedlington South LC Amend Page 71 Supp No 1 Signal Box Delete al details inc Netherton Colliery Hepscott Station LC Amend Earsdon Add ot and mileage 2 1413 Netherton Colliery GF controlled by Hepscott luding speed restriction over Junction toward 570 PERCY MAIN NORTH TO EARSDON JN NEWSHAM TO ISABELLA COLLIERY GOODS LINE Amend Isabella LC P 1 NETHERTON COLLIER Y BRANCH GOODS LINE Delete heading and table signai Running iines boxes Up Down Descrip tion Loop s and Refuge Sidings Permanent sp eed Catch pointg spring or restrictions unworked trailing points miles per hour Mm Connection from Up Beam Mill Line to Up Goods line 110 Over Accommodation both ditection
70. Y LOCOMOTIVE HAULED TRAINS Delete heading and item see page 242 of the Sectional Appendix Page 257 Page 103 Supp No 1 AIR BRAKED NETWORK SERVICES 1 The vehicles concerned must be marked S or SS etc Delete existing number series and substitute Covered Vans Refrigerated Vans 2183 214 8500 603 2183 804 5000 076 2183 214 8610 2183 804 5100 550 2183 214 8620 720 2183 804 5600 675 2183 214 8750 885 2183 804 5698 699 2183 214 8899 2183 804 6200 496 2183 214 8900 973 2183 804 6500 503 2183 214 8999 2183 804 6900 913 Add additional paragraph 3 B R owned Ferry wagons with prefix number 2170 2670 or 3170 bearing yellow panels may be attached to these services with load category H M L or E TRANSIT OF HYDROCYANIC ACID TANKS Delete heading and item BREAKDOWN TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS NEWCASTLE DIVISION Siding Position Remarks Page 260 THORNABY Delete Stockton North Shore Haverton Hill via Billingham Beck Branch Billingham Beck Branch Haverton South Branch YORK Delete Also covers for serious Breakdowns Barlby North Junction Seamer West Exc Hull Hull Yards and Docks Page 263 CRANES FROM OTHER DIVISIONS AND REGIONS Restrictions Amend Haverton South Branch Permitted only in case of T emergency etc Billingham Beck Branch i 92 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued OTHER GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Page 264 SHUNTING
71. YARD An open level crossing is situated on the Marsh Branch side of Forty Foot Road open level crossing on the Cast Steel Bank line between the Goods Yard and the Marsh Branch The Shunter or other person in charge of rail movements must ensure that the crossing is clear and it is safe to do so before signalling a movement over the crossing Movements over the crossing must not exceed 5 m p h SOUTH BANK Delete Sub heading and both items Page 343 DARLINGTON SOUTH JUNCTION TO SALTBURN SHELL MEX REFINERY TEESPORT Delete first paragraph Page 344 m GRANGETOWN TO TEESPORT SHELL REFINERY EXCHANGE SIDINGS TAIL LAMP ADVICE Amend in third line No 33 signal to read No 48 signal 111 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Page 350 NEWSHAM TO ISABELLA COLLIERY Delete existing instructions and substitute ISABELLA LEVEL CROSSING The normal position of the barriers is raised The barriers are operated by means of push buttons contained in cabinets situated on each side of the crossing On a train comirgto a stand at the stop board the Guard must insert the key which is attached to the train staff in switch turn switch to PUSH BUTTON lower barriers by pressing the LOWER button The releasing of this button will immediately arrest the lowering of the barriers turn switch to NORMAL withdrawn key and re lock cabinet When the barriers are in t
72. ailways Standard Coaching Stock stencilled C1 at the end of the vehicles i Amend fifth paragraph Empty coaching stock trains of Category above 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 C1 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 See L SOD The line to be clear between the limit with L M R maintenance and York Road Tunnel Mouth 53 ROUTE RESTRICTIONS FOR BRITISH RAILWAYS STANDARD COACHING STOCK BR 29197 dated January 1961 continued Paqe 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 Amend Sudbury Station Suffolk Stocksfield through station Page 3 Delete How Mill Albert Hill Jn to Hopetown Jn Newcastle Central Yard Bedlington Newcastle High Level Bridge Bedlington South to North West Hartlepool Goods Lines Stranton Jn to Clarence R
73. 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 lf 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 Inreleasing the brakes if the previous application had been made when 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 air 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
74. amp 86 STANDARD CLASSIFICATION AND CODE OF HEAD LAMPS OR DISCS Delete 4th paragraph Amend 7th paragraph as shown on page 13 of Supplement No 1 to read Indicator boxes are not provided on the under mentioned classes of locomotives which wil display the headcode shown below regardless of the classification of the train Class 55 2 white lights horizontally placed 87 2 white lights horizontally placed with headlight between Table on page 86 Amend existing item in Description of Train column in respect of Class 1 trains to read Express passenger train postal train newspaper train or breakdown van train going to clear the line or returning therefrom light locomotive going to assist disabled train or snow plough going to clear the line Officers Special train not requiring to stop in section Add new items to the Notes under the Table on page 86 4 The term breakdown van train includes a wiring train going to restore overhead line equipment Add after Note 3 under the Table on Page 86 b Shunting locomotives of Classes 03 08 09 and 13 are unable to display the correct headcode when working a Class 8 train and in such circumstances must display a Class 9 train headcode Page 86 STANDARD CLASSIFICATION AND CODE OF HEAD LAMPS OR DISCS Amend Hor in Description of Train column in respect of Class 4 trains to Freightliner rain Parcels train Company or express freight train composed of ve
75. an 15 feet may be attached to Diesel Multiple Unit trains working over the routes shown below subject to the over riding limitation that the tail load attached to a unit of lightweight construction must not exceed 25 tonnes gross All units of lightweight construction are clearly indentified by the letters LW stencilled on their headstocks The normal speed limits and permanent speed restrictions must be observed together with the instructions in regard to the conveyance of four wheeled vehicles by passenger trains Train Minimum Maximum Route Formation Horsepower Tail Load Between In both directions Darlington and Bishop Auckland Darlington Stockton amp Thornaby Darlington and Saltburn Hull and Leeds Hull and Scarborough 2 car 300 25 tonnes gross Hull Doncaster and Sheffield Leeds and Huddersfield via Dewsbury 4 car 600 40 tonnes gross or Wakefield 2 car 400 Leeds and Doncaster Leeds and Harrogate 3 car 600 65 tonnes gross Leeds and Sheffield all routes Leeds and Skipton 2 car 600 90 tonnes gross Leeds and York 5 car 900 Newcastle and Berwick via Heaton Newcastle and Carlisle 4 car 900 120 tonnes gross Newcastle and York 4 6 car 1200 via Durham or Stockton York and Doncaster York and Harrogate York and Scarborough York and Selby via Church Fenton York and Sheffield For Parcels Only Trains When not covered by the Above All engines must be operative Middlesbrough to Darlington 2 car 600 180 tonnes
76. as been satisfactorily completed 4 2 Train Preparation The Terminal Overseer will ensure that the loadina of the train is completed with all E containers secure and the tail lamp in place lit if necessary He will prepare the train preparation certificate and the consist but the handing over of these documents does not constitute authority to move the train Such authority will be given Seperately by the Terminal Overseer 4 3 Departure via Pelaw 4 3 1 4 3 2 4 3 3 The Terminal Overseer or his nominated representative will obtain release of the ground frame from the Signalman The Terminal Overseer will operate the ground frame and advise the guard when he may start the train When the train has cleared the ground frame points the Terminal Overseer will return them to normal 4 4 Departure via Usworth 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 6 4 4 7 The train must be propelled out of the terminal and across the Up line The signalman must set the whole route for this propelling movement before the train is allowed to start The Terminal Overseer must then obtain release of the ground frame from the Signalman The Terminal Overseer will operate the ground frame and advise the guard when he may start the train If the locomotive cannot run to the South end of the train for it to be propelled to the Up Main the train must be hauled out of the terminal The Terminal Overseer after operating the ground
77. ate Block Posts Page 33 YORK YARDS HOLGATE JUNQTION Delete one additional Down Good and York Yard South Delete YORK SKELTON TO HARROG Starbeck Delete Page 38 40 IDARLINGTON NORTH JUNCTPON TD Shildon Delete BISH P AUCKLAND EAST i Permanent restrictions miles per hour 30 40 30 30 Catch pointe spring Or unworked trailing points CW Down Doncaster Goods 1680 267 Yards before reaching falling York Yard South Home Signal 1m 3chs to 1m 6chs Starbeck North Junction to Dragon mileage 8m 18chs to 8m 51chs Con nection from Down Main fo Single line 8m 51chs to 8m 56chs 8m 18chs to and including connection Down Main to Single line at 8m 56chs 8m 51chs to 8m 18chs v3uv NYJHLYON XIdN ddV TWNOILOAS NOI23H Nd31S V3 1 9 Description of Block Signatling on Main Lines Absolute Block uniess otherwise shown Dots indicate Block Posts Page 43 Page 46 x irm cur Page 48 Distance between signal boxes Stations and Signal boxes FERRYHILL TO NORTON ON TEES SOUTH P AND NORTON ON TEES SOUTH mend Bishop Middleham Add Stillington Station I Delete Add Norton on Tees West L C Add CONSETT NORTH TO OUSTON JUNCITION Running lines
78. be obtained Specimen certificate is shown on page 8 2 All local instructions must be observed c Chemical Depots Insert new E2 17 c The following instructions apply at places other than B R Traction Depots B R Workshops and fuelling points or goods yards at which hazardous Chemicals are handled i e those indicated by Dangerous Goods Wagon labels B R 21354 Toxic Gases B R 21276 1 Compressed or liquefied gases 21276 3 Spontaneously combustible B R 21276 7 Poisonous liquids B R 21278 Inflammable liquids B R 21279 Highly Inflammable liquids B R 21280 Octet Anti Knock Compound Poisonous liquid and any special prints thereof and where placing or withdrawing vehicles at loading or discharging sidings not exchange sidings is performed by i B R locomotives working to the directions of B R guard or shunter ii B R locomotives working to the directions of terminal staff iii Chemical Companies locomotives working to the direction of B R Staff 40 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF BR 30054 continued PINK PAGES continued E continued Clause E2 17 continued c 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 7 13 14 Chemical continued Tail lamp must be removed before entry Brake van must be detached before entrv B R handlamps must not be taken beyond the locomotive stop board where provided B R personnel must not proceed beyo
79. c Similar to the MAT type but with straight rods instead of Knitting Needle ends painted green Drawing No SW SW 1114 The flat metal plate chocks must be hooked under the floor mesh as close to the wheel as possible and secured by hooking the shaped wooden block into the most convenient slot in the plate The plate should be located at right angles to the side of the vehicle and conform to the angle of the wooden block The shaped metal chocks b and c above must be placed as near as possible to the wheel and care taken to ensure that the pins protrude through the floor mesh The number and position of chocks must be as follows 1 Cars positioned on the level part of the unit only one wheel of the car need be checked with a chock each side of the wheel to resist movement forwards or backwards 2 Cars positioned entirely on the sloping part of the deck where possible two wheels of the car should be chocked with one chock each positioned to resist movement of the car down the slope Otherwise the method of chocking set out in 1 must be used 3 Cars positioned across the junction of two units either both rear wheels or both front wheels of the car must be chocked using two chocks for each wheel concerned so that movement forward or backwork is resisted 4 Whenever possible chocks should be placed against the rear wheels but if there is difficulty in achieving satisfactory scotching of a rear wheel it is
80. cause of the additional loading height available Loads of this type will be out of gauge both in height and width particularly when packing is used between the tiers and must be dealt with in accordance with Section D 1 MT9 1 2 3 28 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued GREEN PAGES continued E continued 1 loading of rectangular ingots Steel continued iii Delete Diagram E 4 and substitute DIAGRAM E 4 LOADING OF RECTANGULAR INGOTS SLOONI 8 SIOONI 7l SLOONI bl SLOONI Hi SLOONI cl SLOONIO iu di SLOSNI Ol SLOONIS SLOSNI T B ij SIOONI v CH 3157109 NMOH CLOONI EL S SLOONI Z 11 SLOONI 2 G 2b 6 OY SLOONI 2 SLOONI c SLOONIE S1OONI od Jared ou 31908 49 08 319108 31909 w 4 29 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF BR30054 continued GREEN PAGES continued E continued 1 Steel continued iv Strip Steel in coils Clause E1 15 b Amend to Read b Wagons with sound wooden floors must be selected Unless specially authorised shock absorbing wagons and steel floor wagons must not be used Clause E1 15 c Amplified to Read Coil Loaded on the Roll Axis Transverse or Longitudinal Coils must not be loaded directly on to the wagon floor Timbers must be used to spread the weight
81. ches are being conveyed the train must be secured by moving the automatic brake valve to FULL SERVICE in order to provide sufficient air to operate the audible detector Clause 8 6 Add at end of clause except in the case of Mark TII A vehicles In the case of Mark III A vehicles the handle that has been used to give the alarm must be reset with the standard carriage key Page 11 Regulation 11 4 1 Amplify heading to Class 1 2 3 and 5 trains Class 4 parcels and Freightliners and Class 6 parcels and milk trains Regulation 11 4 2 Amplify heading to Freight trains other than Freightliner trains Delete last line i e For Freightliner trains see the Working Instructions applicable to these trains Page 12 Page 3 Supplement No 1 REGULATIONS FOR WORKING THE AUTOMATIC AIR BRAKE ON LOCOMOTIVE OPERATED TRAINS Add new Clause 12 7 12 7 Some outer Freightliner Wagons have pressure gauges marked with a scale 0 10 When the brake is fully released the reading of this type of gauge corresponding to 70 p s i should be between 4 8 and 5 0 14 GENERAL APPENDIX continued Pages 23 25 INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO THE TESTING OF AUTOMATIC VACUUM BRAKES ON FREIGHT VEHICLES Page 24 Test with Partially Fitted Train Delete Clause 12 as shown in Supplement No 1 and Substitute the following 12 In the case of partially fitted trains the Guard must instruct the Driver of the train locom
82. comotive Stop situated 340 yards from the entrance to the discharge sidings b The Guard having ascertained that it is safe to position the train in accordance with the Instructions contained in Section E2 17 pink pages of the working Manual for Rail Staff must then operate the plunger to actuate the Klaxon horn and flashing lights to warn C E G B staff then signal the train into the appropriate siding When the movement is completed the Guard must operate the plunger to cancel the Klaxon horn and flashing lights 102 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Page 321 Page 128 supplement No 1 substitute continued Departing Trains c When a train is ready to depart from the discharge sidings the Guard must advise the Signalman at Kirkstal box by the telephone located on the outside wall of the pump house of the required obtain permission to proceed towards the signal controlling movements from the sidings j Before authorising the train to start the Guard must operate the plunger to warn C E G B staff and cancel when the train is clear of the discharge sidings e Drivers must bring their train to a stand with the locomotive opposite the illuminated marker board worded Propelled Trains Compulsory Locomotive Stop situated 320 yards before reaching the outlet signal The Guard must ascertain that the signal has been lowered before authorisi
83. continued Page 290 MERRY GO ROUND WORKING WITHIN WARDLEY COLLIERY Delete heading and item Pages 290 293 FERRYHILL TURSDALE JUNCTION TO PELAW VIA LEAMSIDE INSTRUCTIONS TO TERMINAL STAFF FOR WORKING TRAINS AND LIGHT LOCOMOTIVES TYNE FREIGHTLINER TERMINAL Delete sub heading and instructions and substitute NEWCASTLE FOLLINGSBY FREIGHTLINER TERMINAL The Terminal Overseer is responsible for all rail movements within the terminal He will maintain liaison with Divisional Control Newcastle and with the Signalman at Wardley Signal box Entry to and exit from the terminal are by means of ground frame points on the Down line on the Leamside Line Release of the ground frame is controlled by the Signalman at Wardley Signal box and the points lock both ways Direct telephone communication is provided between the ground frame and the Signal box Points inside the terminal are hand operated 3 Train Arrival 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 Preparation The Terminal Overseer or his nominated representive will proceed to the ground frame setting hand points for the appropriate road on the way and arriving in time to accept the train without delay Arrival via Pelaw 3 2 1 The Terminal Overseer will operate the ground frame and the Signalman may then allow the train to cross the Down line and enter the terminal 3 2 2 The Terminal Overseer will handsignal the train over the ground frame points and the driver must proceed i
84. cription of Block dignalling colunm between Belasis Lane and Port Clarence Station to Shunting Area See Loca Instructions Page 336 Amend Phillips Siding Junction Amend heading and sub heading PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS S DINGS JUNCTION TO MONSANTO OHEMICAL SIDINGS GOODS LINES PHILLIPS SIDINGS JUNCTION AND MONSANTO SIDINGS Amend Phillips Sidinas Junction HAVERTON HILL LOOP GOODS LINES Delete heading and table and substitute HAVERTON SOUTH BRANCH HAVERTON SOUTH BRANCH 1 MAXIMUM PERMISSiBLE SPEED bbth direbtions ON SINGLE LINE c 9 Belasis Lane 9901 See page 132 for pec i ae Billingham on Tees to co Port Clarence S Haverton South 1 60 Page HARTLEPOOL GOODS AND DOCKS LINES Delete table up to Clarence Road inclusivd and substitute CLIFF HOUSE AND CHURCH BTREET 71m M4chs 20 20 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEEC ON GOODS LiNES Cliff House See page 126 for Northallerton to Gateshead via Horden CHURCH STREET 71m 44cha AND HARTLEPOOL STATION DOCKS 15 15 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEEN ON GOODS LINES 22 7222 g Clarence Road 1 1408 See page 126 etc y3uvy Nd HIHON XIGN3ddV 173011935 NOIO38 Nd31SV3 SL Description Distance of Block between Signalling signal Running lines on Main XSS Lines Absolute Block unless otherwise shown Stations and Signal boxes
85. d Crossing 12m 65chs to 12m 67chs Om 5chs to Om 30chs Gradi ent Rising unless otherwise shown in 406 penumnuoa V HV NHu3HISON XIaN3ddv 1VNOI123S NOIO93U Nu31SV3 8L 79 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued TABLE D2 LINES WORKED UNDER THE ELECTRIC TOKEN TRAIN STAFF AND TICKET AND ONE TRAIN ONLY ARRANGEMENT WHERE PERSONS OTHER THAN THE SIGNALMEN ARE AUTHORISED TO DELIVER OR RECEIVE THE TOKEN OR STAFF Person authorised to receive Section Of line Token or Staff Station or deliver token or staff Page 165 Amend heading item PORT CLARENCE PHILIPS SIDINGS JUNCTION TO MONSANTO CHEMICAL SIDINGS Philips Sidings Junction to Port Clarence Yard Person in Charge Monsanto Chemical Sidings LAISTERDYKE GROUND FRAME TO ADOLPHUS STREET GOODS YARD Delete heading and item TABLE E LOCAL HORN CODES Pages 166 173 Delete headings sub headings and all horn codes on these pages TABLE F PROPELLING OF TRAINS OR VEHICLES Number of vehicles and From To Line special conditions Page 176 DONCASTER BLACK CARR JUNCTION TO BERWICK MARSHALL MEADOWS VIA KING EDWARD BRIDGE OR HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE Add TYNE Down Departure Line To rear of G P L Down Freight Vehicles B or C or Sidings signal TY 147 Departure 1to6 Down Slow Page 177 CONSETT NORTH TO OUSTON JUNCTION Delete heading and items CARR HOUSE WEST TO FELL Delete West fr
86. e on the wagons He must remove the tail lamp and leave it outside the Depot boundary gates f a brakevan is formed on the train it must be detached to the reach wagon siding When he is satisfied that all is in order he will walk to the gates and inform the firm s representative 1 5 Tank wagons convey differing products Those containing petrol and kerosene are handled in the two shorter sidings to the North of the complex the spirit sidings Oil products are dealt with through the two longer sidings to the South of the complex the black oi sidings The firm s representative will advise the Shunter upon which siding or sidings the wagons are to be positioned and when satisfied that all is in order the representative will unlock and open the appropriate gates and barriers 1 6 When a reach wagon has to be used the Shunter will attach this vehicle using the train locomotive The continuous air or vacuum brake must be operative until the locomotive is uncoupled from the train after positioning 1 7 Before setting a train into the sidings the Shunter must ensure that the gates and barriers as necessary are open that the points are set correctly and then adopt a position where he can control the train movements The train must be moved into the Siding at a slow speed to enable it to be stopped immediately on receipt of a Stop signal 1 8 When propelling into these sidings the Driver must be handsignalled to bring the train to a stand
87. e rail terminal entrance and Port Clarence Sidings 5 AN movements within the terminal will be made under the direction of the Phillips Supervisor 6 Notice Boards lettered STOP B R Locomotives must NOT pass beyond this point are situated 70 yards south of the rail loading gantries B R Locomotives should not in any circumstances pass beyond these notice boards Tail lamps and chargers are provided in the Port Clarence Chargeman s Office and he is responsible for AE keeping and charging of the lamps The Chargeman s Office is manned whenever Port Clarence is The Guard of an incoming train must remove the tail lamp before the train enters the depot and hand it to the Chargeman The Guard of an outgoing train must collect a tail lamp from the Chargeman and place it on the rear of the train after it has drawn out of the depot The Charaeman is responsible for maintaining a book record of the receipt and issue of lamps Page 337 PHILLIPS SIDINGS GROUND FRAME AND MONSANTO SIDINGS Drivers of trains proceeding to the Monsanto single line branch must obtain the one train working Staff from the Person in Charge at Port Clarence North Tees and Seal Sands Open Level Crossings Track circuiting is not provided over these two level crossings Trainmen must therefore ensure that as soon as the whole of their train has passed clear of the level crossing concerned complete with tail lamp attached the plunger situation b
88. ed Point at which train Point at which train must From Proceeding must come to a stand come to a stand for wagon direction of towards for A W B brakes to be released Page 210 continued CONSETT NORTH TO OUSTON JUNCTION Amend first two items in first column to Carr House Page 213 LAISTERDYKE G F TO ADOLPHUS STREET GOODS YARD Delete heading and item TABLE P1 LEVEL CROSSING GATES OPENING AND CLOSING BY TRAINMEN Name of Crossing Situated at or between Remarks Page 216 Add NEWSHAM TO ISABELLA COLLIERY Isabella Newsham North and Lifting barriers operated by Isabella Colliery guard TABLE P2 AUTOMATIC HALF BARRIERS Signal boxes between Name of Crossin Supervising box first Page 217 DONCASTER BLACK CARR JUNCTION TO BERWICK ETC Amend Fallodon Chathill Station Little Mill ___ TABLE P4 OPEN LEVEL CROSSINGS WITHOUT BARRIERS OR GATES Located Name of Crossing Between Miles Chains Remarks Page 219 Amend heading and items PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS SIDINGS JUNCTION TO MONSANTO CHEMICAL SIDINGS North Tees Phillips 0 33 Plungers in telephone case etc Sidings Jn and Monsanto Sidings Seal Sands Phillips 1 14 Plungers in telephone case etc Sidings Jn and Monsanto Sidings Page 220 a ii CROSSINGS WHERE TRAINS MUST STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING OVER THE
89. ed out MS12 85 6 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 36 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued PINK PAGES A2 Re issued September 1975 Adi DEFINITIONS LIST OF HAZ ARDOUS SUBSTANCES U N No Substance DANGEROUS Goods Class 1051 Hydrogen Cyanide 6 1 Anhydrous stabilised Amend 1055 iso Butane to read Iso Butene Amend 1613 Hydrocyanic Acid 6 a 1 Aqueous solutions containing not more than 20 of that substance 1972 Methane liquid or 2 natural gas liquid Delete 2043 Natural gas liquid 2 MO13 686 SECTION C 1i Wagon labels Wagon labels of Marshalling Category J W Y and Safety Class to be re issued by Ministry of Defence E MARSHALLING AND MOVEMENT 1 Formation of Freight Trains ilt Inflammable Liquids Highly inflammable Liquids Non Toxic and Toxic Gases page2 Add as first paragraph of E1 12 All trains conveying tank wagons containing toxic gases must have a brake van at the rear in which the guard must ride MCI 12 686 MARSHALLING OF MILITARY EXPLOSIVES Amend instruction E 1 7 to read Trains conveying military explosives must not include any vehicle labelled as containing commercial explosives compressed liquified or toxic gases imfla
90. en haul the train to Engine Shed Junction and Propel to the Docks via Mineral Junction Up trains must proceed to Engine Shed Junction and then propel to Docks via Mineral Junction Working of Freight Trains from Goole Docks In clear weather trains for the up direction not exceeding 57 SLU must propel from Engine Shed Junction to the Loop in fog conditions trains must be hauled from Engine Shed Junction to the Loop and the locomotive run round via the Up Main Working of Through Freight Trains Attaching Detaching at Goole Down trains must stop at signal G51 on the Down Main and the locomotive with any traffic for Goole Docks proceed on to the Eastern Reception Line via the Loop and Ground frame connections to detach into the Western Reception Line or the Goole Docks Exchange Line The locomotive with any wagons to be attached must draw forward into the Eastern Reception Line and then propel onto the train on the Down Main via the Ground frame and Loop connections Up trains not exceeding 57 SLU must proceed into the Loop and attach from the Eastern Reception Line via the Ground frame connection Up trains exceeding 57 SLU must stop at signal 656 the locomotive draw forward to GPL signal 85 and Set back into the Eastern Reception Line via the Loop and Ground frame connection to attach detach After drawing forward into the Loop the setback movement on to the train must be made via the Loop and signa G55 Additiona instructions
91. er 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 thereon 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 marking 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 backoround 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 S cade NE asas 22 GENERAL APPENDIX continued Page 121 substitute continued 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 t
92. es a Certificate of Closure 28997 must be obtained Specimen certificate is shown on page 8 2 All local instructions must be observed w lt 41 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF BR 30054 continued PINK PAGES continued SECTION F Fires and Accidents involving Dangerous Goods F11 13 Re issued September 1975 NAIR Stage Establishments Greater London Amend North of Thames 16 to read 17 F11 7 b Re issued September 1975 Amend F11 18 25 to read F11 18 24 F11 16 a CEGB traffic Amend During office hours telephone extensions to read 2009 or 2381 Amend the following telephone numbers to Clause F11 20 and F11 28 Part 3 London Midland Region Carlisle 0228 32121 Ext 2301 MS42 094 3 Gases Compressed Liquified or Dissolved under Pressure Class 2 Special Instructions Relating to Toxic Gases page 3 Delete existing instructions F3 9 F3 10 and F3 11 and insert F3 9 In the event of an accident to a train conveying toxic gases the guard and driver of the train MUST NOT proceed towards each other for the purpose of ascertaining whether the opposite line is obstructed The Driver must go forward and the guard back and immediately carry out the protection procedure on each line for which thay are responsible the signalman to be advised of the circumstances by the most expeditious means F3 10 No train must be permitted to pass t
93. es 5 5 Diesel Shunting Sidings Locomotives Only Blackwall Spur 3 08 09 Yes 5 5 Stepney 9pur 3 08 09 Yes 5 5 x Delete POPLAR CENTRAL TO POPLAR DOCKS and insert Poplar Central to 5 Diesel Shunting Poplar Dock West Quay Locomotives Only Poplar Central to 4 08 09 Yes 5 5 Diesel Shunting Poplar Dock East Quay Locomotives Only via 2 way single line or old East Quay Up Line Poplar Dock Sidings 2 08 09 5 5 Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only 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 w 47 ROUTE 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 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 Amend RA Group to 7 Delete list of addi types permitted This amendment Supersedes the entries shown on Page 63 of the Northern and Page 72 of the Southern Area Supplementary Operating Instructions Page 79 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 VICTORIA PARK TO DALSTON EASTERN JN Dele
94. es not fitted with D S D equipment notices are being fitted relating to Engine Stop and Hand Brake In case of emergency the Conductor must apply the hand brake and then operate the Engine Stop Button until the machine comes to rest Page 268 Page 108 Supp No 1 LIST OF SINGLE LINES CONTROLLED BY TRACK CIRCUITS AND DIRECTION LEVER SWITCHES Delete SHILDON TO SHILDON NORTH JUNCTION Amend last sentence of first paragraph to read n connection with Instruction 7 except as provided above the Driver must have received the Pilotman s authority Page 271 Add as last item on this page RAIL CLAMP POINT LOCKS WORKING DURING FAILURE i i i ints i k Handle in case of failure apply The instructions for Electrically Operated Points Working by Cran 3 I but where reference is made to crank handle this should be read as Detachable Handle and Key J3 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS Pages 278 and 279 Pages 110 and 111 Supp No 1 DONCASTER BLACK CARR JUNCTION TO BERWICK ETC YORK Starting Bells and Indicators to Drivers Amend 8N and 9N to 8 b and 9 b 8S and 9S to 8 a and 9 a Page 280 YORK STATION STEAM HEATING APPARATUS FILLING OF LOCOMOTIVE BOILER WATER TANKS Amend last line of third paragraph to read the North Ends of No 9 and 14 platforms MP714 SHAFTHOLME TO SELBY BRAYTON
95. etown Shell Siding 10 S L U s Clear weather only Refinery 84 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued TABLE H1 continued UU C C n Number of vehicles and From To Line special conditions Page 192 Add continued MIDDLESBROUGH GUISBOROUGH JUNCTION TO WHITBY Delete Middlesbrough Middlesbrough Up North Ormesby Guisborough Jn Middlesbrough Middlesbrough Down Guisborough Jn North Ormesby NORMANBY BRANCH Amend items RO Cargo Fleet End of Branch Single End of Branch Cargo Fleet Single 10 wagons MIDDLESBROUGH OLD TOWN BRANCH Delete heading and entries SI TABLE H2 WORKING OF COACHING STOCK VEHICLES WITHOUT A BRAKEVAN BEYOND STATION LIMITS No of vehicles and From To Line special Conditions il a ee Page 194 NORTHALLERTON BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD TO GATESHEAD ETC Delete Stranton Church Street Down Main Church Street Stranton Up Main Church Street Clarence Road Down Main Down Goods DIGGLE TO HEALEY MILLS HEATON LODGE JUNCTION Huddersfield Huddersfield Platform 4 Signals 169 170 Signals 641 643 Down Main GPL Signals Up Main 164 168 Platform 1 Platform 8 Huddersfield Station Huddersfield Platform 1 To rear of GPL Signals Up Main 164 168 Down Main Platform 4 Platform 8 Up Loop 85 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued
96. ey starts and again at each stopping place by examining the crane and match wagons that everything is in order and the crane is fit to travel He must travel on the train as near the crane as possible when the fire is alight on a steam crane he must travel in the crane cab MO 11 002 a saaa sar Y n q sn E 43 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES TRAVELLING CRANES AND PLANT BOOKLET DATED SEPTEMBER 1969 B R 29993 Page 4 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 dd BATTERY ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES LDB 975407 410 incl RA 2 G N Electrification Permitted to work in G N Electrified Area and between Doncaster and Hornsey only Prohibited on all other lines except by C C E authority Page 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 Paqe 10 BREAKDOWN CRANES u Amend Maximum Speed of crane 103 Immingham to read 60 m D h Crane No 1075 now re numbered 330115 Page 16 KINGS CROSS TO BERWICK VIA K E BRIDGE AND NEWCASTLE Insert under Remarks HS 4000 Kestrel Locomotive not to work between Newcastle Heaton C S and Berwick Page 17 ARDSLEY TINGLEY GAS Delete entry BARNSLEY EXCHANGE TO HORB
97. eyond the crossing is operated in order to extinguish the flashing road lights Pages 339 340 Pages 136 137 amp 138 of Supplement No 1 JARROW OIL TERMINAL Delete Clause 3 and substitute The Stop Go board placed approximately half way along No 2 siding must not be passed unless the indicator reads Go This board which on arrival of trains will normally read Go is operated by the Oil Terminal staff in order to prevent a train proceeding along No 2 Siding should there be any reason to stop at a safe distance from the discharge area Delete Clause 5 and substitute The reach wagon must be attached to the locomotive before any tank wagons are placed into the discharge area The first shunt of tanks to be placed must be brought to a stand with the leading buffers of the reach wagon opposite the locomotive Stop Board situated between No 3 and No 4 sidings 110 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Pages 339 340 Pages 136 137 amp 138 Supplement No 1 continued Delete Clause 6 and substitute When 100 ton G L W tanks are being placed not more than four tanks are to be shunted at any time The first shunt must be positioned as described in Clause 5 The second shunt of four tanks must be placed on top of the first shunt and coupled to it The eight tanks may then be propelled into the final discha
98. following conditions a b c d e f Loads should be made as solid and kept as low as possible by making use of the full width of the wagon and must be kept at least 4 inches below the top of the stanchions Where the load is such that the full width of the wagon cannot be used the load must be secured by strategic positioning of the inner stanchions or the use of ropes straps timber packings or other suitable means When the loads consist of unequal lengths of material they must be positioned in such a way that the shorter pieces are contained by the longer pieces Where this is not possible the shorter pieces must be secured by ropes straps timber packings or other suitable means When the lengths of individual pieces of steel are such that they are contained longitudinally by two stanchions only the pieces must extend at least 2 6 beyond the stanchions The bolsters of these vehicles when turned over and projecting above floor level must not be used as end restraints to a load unless at least two stanchions are positioned through the bolsters to the floor sockets to prevent damage to the bolster link hinges Whenever possible the stanchions should be removed or lowered during loading operations to avoid damage from swinging loads The side pivotting stanchions must be locked in the vertical position with the hinged locking bars provided when in transit For distribution of loads see Diagram F2
99. frame will advise the Guard when the train may depart from the terminal When the train has cleared the points leading to the run round loop authority for the propelling movement into the run round loop will be given by illumination of the Shunt back notice board provided After the run round movement has been completed the movements will then be as detailed in 4 4 1 4 4 2 The Terminal Overseer will return the ground frame to normal when the train has cleared the points Page 293 Page 114 Supp No 1 Amend CONSETT BRANCH During single line working over the Consett Branch Ouston Junction to Consett North all unfitted and partly fitted trains towards Consett travelling over the single line must be assisted by a locomotive in rear 96 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Page 295 i MARSHGATE JUNCTION TO LEEDS CITY WEST JUNCTION SOUTH ELMSALL STATION Train Arrivals Down Platform Drivers of locomotive hauled trains must bring their train to a stand with the first vehicle at the appropriate coach length notice board SOUTH KIRKBY COLLIERY SIDINGS _ Delete existing instructions and substitute All trains must be drawn into South Kirkby Colliery Movements between the Main Line connections and the level crossing must not exceed 15 m p h On the remaining section of the Bunker Arrival Departure line and the Run Round line the S
100. ge 190 HULL YARDS ETC Delete Albert Dock Dairycoates West Up Dairycoates West Albert Dock Down 83 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued TABLE H1 continued Number of vehicles and From To Line special conditions Page 191 BILLINGHAM BECK BRANCH Delete heading and item Amend headings BILLINGHAM ON TEES TO PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS SIDINGS PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS SIDINGS JUNCTION TO MONSANTO CHEMICAL SIDINGS BILLINGHAM ON TEES TO PORT CLARENCE ETC Delete existing entries and substitute Billingham on Tees Port Clarence Philips Down Sidings Port Clarence Philips Billingham on Tees Up ss Sidings Add HAVERTON SOUTH BRANCH Belasis Lane Haverton South Single Haverton South Belasis Lane Single Page 191 Page 84 Supp No 1 NORTH SHORE BRANCH Delete existing items and substitute North Shore End of Branch Single Both 20 S L Units directions Page 192 DARLINGTON SOUTH JUNCTION TO SALTBURN Amend Bowesfield Grangetown All Down Goods lines including Middlesbrough Goods Yard Arrival line Beam Mill Line Wilton 1 C 1 line and Tees Dock iine Grangetown Bowesfield All Up Goods lines including Middlesbrough Goods Yard Departure fine Beam Mill line Wilton 1 C line and Tees Dock line Add Grangetown Teesport Shell Shell Siding 10 S L U s Clear weather only Refinery Teesport Shell Grang
101. h 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 Barnsle 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 whi through Doncaster these must be made up at the power station y Junction for Barnsley area ch does not pass LOCOMOTIVE HEADLIGHTS Certain locomotives multiple units are being fitted with an electric headli 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 Drivers are instructed that unless weather conditions do not allow their use the headlights should be left Switched on when the locomotives multiple units are in motion M P ght to improve the sighting 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 Frei Included in the fitted portion of a partly fitt
102. he Owner or his Agent cannot be communicated with easily full particulars must be reported to the Divisional Engineer B R 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 SNOW CLEARANCE ARRANGEMENTS Page 123 Electrified Lines Add new clause 10 c c Before commencing ploughing with an independent snow plough on lines electrified by overhead line equipment the Electric Traction Engineer Divisional Maintenance Engineer must be consulted and his agreement obtained The overhead line equipment must be isolated in accordance with the appropriate electrified Jine instructions Page 125 Add the following after item headed WHISTLE BOARDS LINE SIDE SIGNS INDICATING CATCH SPRING OR UNWORKED TRAINLING POINTS New catch spring or unworked trailing points will be identified by a double sided sign showing the letter S 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 Page 128 POST OFFICE LETTER MAILS CONVEYANCE HANDLING Etc Add as new sentence in fourth paragraph Where the security cage is provided with two sets of doors one set must be secured with the internal bolt and the padlock applied to the other set
103. he fully lowered position a flashing white light will be exhibited to indicate that all the road signals are working correctly but before passing over the crossing the Driver must satisfy himself that the crossing is clear When the train has drawn clear of the crossing the barriers must be raised by operating the controls as described above on the opposite side of the crossing In the event of the electrical apparatus failing to operate the barriers and or lights during the hours of daylight and in clear weather only the Driver may pass the stop board but must not proceed over the crossing until he is satisfied it is safe to do so and must advise the signalman at Newsham North of the circumstances Page 350 Page 145 Supp No 1 NETHERTON COLLIERY BRANCH Delete heading and instructions Varitype Unit No 239 pet a Q E W
104. he scene of a fire or accident involving toxic gases until clearance has been given by the firm s emergency team unless the incident is a minor one and it is quite clear that the tank or the wagon cannot have sustained any damage MO12 686 F13 3 Nobel s Explosive Co Ltd Amend telephone number to read Stevenston 0294 62140 Amend Plant Protection Ltd to read Plant Protection Division MM 0 27 5 BUFF PAGES Part 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATING CRANES MECHANICAL APPLIANCES LIFTING TACKLE ETC SECTION B MECHANICAL APPLIANCES 1 General instructions Add to Section B1 22 Authorised Persons may include Trainees when working under the direct supervision of an authorised person C Power Driven Rail Cranes 5 Rail Movement Movement by Train Delete al details Paragraphs C5 3 to C5 7 inclusive and substitute C5 3 All power driven rail cranes complying with C5 1 and 2 are permitted to travel by train with the jib leading or trailing C5 4 The crane must not exceed its maximum permitted speed It may travel as appropriate by a Breakdown train b Civil Engineer s departmental train c Electrification Steel Erection train d Freight train 42 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF BR30054 continued Movement by Train substitute continued C5 5 Cranes travelling in Works trains as defined in C5 4 a b and c may be marshalled in any position in the train provided a That there are no
105. hich 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 m p h or 100 m p h SM in which case the driver must be so advised by the quard Conveyance of 4 Wheeled vehicles in Passenger E C S and Parcels Trains The speed of any train conveying 4 wheeled C C T and P M V is restricted to a maximum of 70m p h 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 55 56 Ton Iron Ore 25 25 Prestwin 55 55 100 Ton Bogie rail Tanks 60 60 Merry go round Wagons 45 55 British Oxygen Co 100 Ton G L W Cryogenic Tanks 60 60
106. hicles permitted to run at 70 m p h or over 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 Maximum permitted speed m p h when running as shown in Table A of Light or with oneor two coaching stock or fitted Sectional Appendices freight vehicles only Up to 55 No reduction in speed required 60 70 55 75 90 i 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 speed restrictions must in al 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 omotive requiring to run light is incapable of attaining the appropriate maximum speed shown in the rigni 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 a
107. hs to 2m 40chs 45m 50chs to 46m 42chs Over junction towards Hessld Road Branch Speed limit Over junction towards Hull Yard Branch Speed limit S Up line 365 yards before level reaching 9 10 signal 1m 51chs to 1m 27chs Over junction onto Billingha Beck Branch Over junction towards Nortor on Tees West Om Ochs to 0m 30chs penunuo V38V XIQN3dd V 1YNOILO3S NOID3y Nd31SV3 Description Distance ee of Block between D and Signalling signal Running lines Refuge on Main boxes Sidings miles per hour Lines Absolute Block unless otherwise shown Dots indicate Block Posts Stations and Signal boxes Descrip tion continued Norton on Tees Station Amend Billingham on Tees Station Add Delete NB in the Down and Up Goods lines between Norton on Tees station and Billingham on Tees Station Page 126 NORTHALLERTON BOROUGHBRIDGH ROAD TO GATESHEAD HIGHI LEVEL BRIDGE JUNCTION Delete all locomotives horh on this page Church Street LC Delete Block post dot not mileagd Hartlepool Station Amend 729 15 Delete bracket in first colum between Church Street and Clarence Road Page 127 Delete ali horn codes on this page Cemetery North Amend Delete footnote The Down Main between
108. ictions unworked trailing points miles per hour 22m 7chs to 21m 73chs Over junction towards Ferrybridge Om Ochs to Om 15chs Burfon Salmon to Dearne Junction m leage 49m 35chs to 49m 50chs 49m 50chs to 50m 16chs 56m 26chs to 56m 48chs panunuod V NHV Nd HIHON XIGN3ddV 1VNOILO3S NOIO3H NdH1SV 9 Description of Block Signalling on Malin Lines Absolute Block unless otherwise shown Dots indicate Block Posts Page 93 Page 93 Distance between signal boxes Stations and Signal boxes RS GRANGE Delete heading and table and substitute GOOLE ENGINE SHED TO GQOLE POTTERS GRANGE JUNCTION Goole Engine Shed See page 89 for Wakefield Kirkgate East to Goole Goods Junction Potters Grange Junction Controlled by Goole signal box See page 112 for Thorne Junction to Gilberdyke Junction WATH ROAD JUNCTION TO BURTO Dearne Junction Delete age 46 Supp No 1 Hickleton Main Colliery Sidings Amend ROAD JUNCTION TO E Burton Salmon Amend Add Laisterdyke Ground Frame Delete note see page 98 f Delete SALMG Permanent Sp eat Catch points spring or restrictions unworked trailing points miles per hour Gradient Rising unless otherwise shown 1 in 30 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED ON MAIN LINES 20 16m Ochs to 15m 45chs 20 13m Ochs to 12m 26chs 40 Om 15chs to Om Ochs
109. ights illuminated at all times must be carried on the leading end of the train 13 An oil tail lamp illuminated as necessary must be carried on the rear of the train DERAILMENT MISHAP OR BREAKDOWN 14 In the event of derailment or mishap the appropriate instructions on page 118 of the General Appendix must be strictly complied with 15 a In the event of mechanical breakdown the train must be hauled by B R air braked locomotive if possible The air brake train pipe must be coupled when possible b Ifan air braked locomotive is not available a vacuum braked locomotive may be used to haul the train In these circumstances the train must be run as an unfitted train Handbrakes available at both ends of the train and a B R brakevan is not required c The coupling of the Speno train must be used to attach the ive and this must be fully tightened in accordance with the General Appendix Instructions d The B R locomotive must not buffer up to the train until the permission of the person in charge of the train has been obtained MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD WATH ELECTRIFIED LINES WORKING INSTRUCTIONS ISSUE OF PERMITS TO WORK n connection with Instruction No 48 attention is drawn to the responsibilities shown below It is the duty of the member of the overhead line equipment staff issuing the permit to work on Form C to satisfy himself that the person in charge of the work f
110. ines i t 1 Loops and Refuge Sidings Descrin thor DPL Standage Wagons L amp V 85 Permanent Sp ead testrictions miles per hour Down Page 60 Ay LA A of Supplement No 1 requires amendi g Up 25 95 70 95 75 C W Up Slow connection etc Level C W Down Slow connection etc Level C W Down Fast 787 yds etc 629 C W Up Slow connection etc 629 falling Over connections Up Goods tb Up Catch points spring or unworked trailing points Gradient Rising unless otherwise shown 1 in Slow line 24m 50chs to 26ml 20chs Over connection Down Slow tb Down Main 28m 65chs to 28m 70chs Over ail connections between Main lines and Passenger loops 30m 59chs to 32m 17chs 60m 40chs to 62m 20chs 62m 20chs to 63m 3chs 63m 3chs to 64m 49chs 64m 49chs to 66m 14chs 66m 21chs to 64m 49chs Over connection Down Fast to Down Slow 74m 62chs to 74m 64dhs Slow Up Slow to Down Fast Fast to Up Fast 75m 35chs 23chs y3uv Nd HIHON XION ddV TWNOILOSS NOID3S N8 1SV 89 Description Distence i ot Block between oops and 5 atch points spring or Signalling signal Running lines Refuge restrictions unworked trailing points ain boxes Sidings mites per hour Lines Absolute Stations and Block Signal bo
111. ing concerned if necessary changing to the driving cab at the opposite end of the locomotive Page 329 Page 131 Supp No 1 HULL DAIRYCOATES WEST TILCON LIMITED DEPOT Amend First paragraph The connection to Messrs Tilcon Limited Depot is situated between Neptune Street and Dairycoates West Signal box Page 330 STAINFORTH THORNE JUNCTION TO GILBERDYKE JUNCTION Delete first paragraph Amend second sub heading to GOOLE SIGNAL BOX Paqe 331 HULL YARDS NEPTUNE STREET SIDINGS Delete sub heading and item Page 333 NORTHALLERTON BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD TO GATESHEAD ETC HARTLEPOOL Delete existing instructions and substitute Tail Lamp Advice When a train arrives in the South Bay platform clear of the Down Main line complete with Tail lamp attached the Guard must so advise the Signalman at Clarence Road 6 107 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Pages 333 4 NORTH SHORE BRANCH Delete heading and item Page 334 BILLINGHAM BECK BRANCH Add Trains without a brake van in rear must not be allowed to set back onto the Billingham Beck Branch STOCKTON ON TEES FREIGHTLINER TERMINAL Delete existing instructions and substitute 1 The Terminal Overseer is responsible for all rail movements within the terminal He will maintain liaison with Divisional Control Newcastle also with the signalman at North Shore signal box 2 Entry to and e
112. ing of Locomotive 3 1 Before coupling uncoupling the locomotive to from the train the Guard or Shunter must first obtain the authority of the Driver and ascertain that the controls are in the correct position and the parking brake has been applied 3 2 The Guard or Shunter must ensure that the Guard s handbrake has been applied Coupling The Guard or Shunter must 3 3 Remove the vacuum brake hose from the dummy coupling of the locomotive 3 4 Couple the screw coupling of the locomotive to the train 3 5 Connect main reservoir hoses on one side and open cocks 3 8 Connect both control jumper cables ensure safety catches are secured and chains are connected where fitted 3 7 Connect the regulating air hoses on one side only and open cocks 3 8 Connect vacuum hoses Uncoupling 39 After carrying out 3 1 and 3 2 the Guard or Shunter must uncouple the hoses etc referred to in clause 3 8 to 3 3 in that order Speed of Train 4 1 When the locomotive is leading the maximum speed will be that of the vehicles forming the train 42 When the locomotive is trailing i e being driven from the driving trailer the maximum speed is limited to 45 m p h 18 GENERAL APPENDIX continued Page 72 Add continued 5 Rules and Regulations 5 1 The Rules and Regulations are modified as under 9 2 Rule Book Section H Clause 3 22 A Driver is forbidden to leave charge of his train without a Stopping the engine in the
113. ings is Crossings m p h m p h m p h m p h page 7 Supplement No 1 Tamping Lining Machines Add 07 16 Special 50 50 30 30 30 With match wagon either leading or trailing dd Ballast Regulating Machines USP 5000 C 45 45 30 30 30 Page 68 Page 8 Supplement No 1 Instruction 29 clause b Sub paragraph ii Tamping Lining machine Add 07 16 Special Page 68 Instruction 29 clause b sub paragraph iii Type of machine which can Machine type be hauled propelled Add Lining Recording Machines 24 21 Robel 24 24 Robel Pages 69 and 70 Special Instructions relating to particular machines Ballast Regulating Machines Section C Add on paqe 70 Plasser type USP 5000 C 39A Ballast Regulating Machines type USP 5000 C will oper ate track circuits and the provisions of instructions 11 of Section A 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 Add Lining Recording Machines Robel Type 24 21 and 24 24 41 B 1 The outside consolidators must be in the stowed position when the machine is travelling to and from site of work and when recording ine i i ding purposes it will not be B 2 When the machine is to be used in a section solely for recording necessary for the Engineer to take Absolute Possession of the line concerned 17
114. irmly one over the top of each running rail ii The clips with handles must be applied firmly by hand one clip to each running rail On electrified lines equipped with conductor rails the clips must always be applied first to the running rail furthest from the conductor rail furthest from the positive rail in the case of fourth rail track When a track circuit operating clip has been used it must not be removed from the line until the conditions are such that normal working can be resumed or protection has been afforded by alternative means The Signalman must be advised when each track circuit operating clip is removed from the line Two sets of equipment will be carried on every locomotive or each Engineers on track machine in brake vans and Guards compartments also one set in each driving cab on multiple unit trains Sets will be provided at each station or sidina situated on lines where Track Circuit Block is in nnaratinn and will also be provided for permanent way staff responsible for continuously track circuited sections of line 13 GENERAL APPENDIX continued Pages 4 13 REGULATIONS FOR WORKING AUTOMATIC AIR BRAKE ON LOCOMOTIVE OPERATED TRAINS Page 6 Regulation 3 5 Amplify to 3 5 The following Regulations must be applied to Class 1 2 3 and 5 Trains Class 4 parcels and Freightliners and Class 6 parcels and milk trains Page 6 Amend clause 3 5 1 c to c Total number of vehicles a
115. ith the aid of Closed Circuit Television Whenever a failure of any of the apparatus affecting the normal operation of the level crossing occurs or there is a failure of the power supply a Crossing Attendant will be provided Trainmen must be prepared to work to his verbal instruction or handsignals Failure Of The Notice Board Indicator Located Near The Bunker If at the completion of loading the train is delayed an unusually long time awaiting an OFF indication the Guard must ascertain the reason from the Bunker Operator Should information be received that there is a failure condition either with the equipment or at the level crossing the Guard must reach a proper understanding with the person controlling the level crossing by telephone and obtain his authority to proceed 97 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Page 295 i DONCASTER MARSHGATE JUNCTION TO LEEDS CITY WEST JUNCTION NOSTELL Delete sub heading and instruction and Substitute NOSTELL COLLIERY 1 Drivers of trains conveying M G R wagons for Nostell Colliery must bring their train to a stand with the locomotive at the 30 MGR wagon marker board As far as practicable trains conveying conventional wagons must be similarly dealt with 2 Between the hours of 06 00 and 15 00 Monday to Fridays only the Guard must obtain an assurance from N C B staff by telephone that no conflicting mo
116. ive must not re enter the loading discharging siding except under the conditions set out in Instruction 11 below The DEPOT SUPERVISOR will arrange for a red flag red disc or red light to be displayed on or over the vehicles whilst loadina discharqinq is taking place Before a locomotive enters the loading discharging siding and is attached to the vehicles a Certificate of Readiness B R 28997 1 Specimen certificate is shown on page 7 must be obtained from the DEPOT SUPERVISOR confirming that the vehicles are ready for collection Check that the points are correctly set that any gate or other physical barrier is open and that the vehicles are no longer protected by a red flag red disc or red light After the locomotive has been attached the quard must carry out the Brake Continuity Test and ensure that al handbrakes are released The vehicles must not be rroved until the permission of the DEPOT SUPERVISOR has been obtained All local instructions to meet specific operating circumstances must be observed in conjunction with the foregoing NOTE The term DEPOT SUPERVISOR includes a person acting on his behalf Insert new E2 17 d dj Exchange Siding Serving Chemical Depots 1 At exchange sidings where tank wagons which are conveying or have been discharged after conveying chemicals detailed in c above are placed by locomotives and shunters of concerns other than British Rail for collection by British Rail locomotiv
117. js defined as an Electricity Board line which operates at a nominal phase to phase voltage exceeding 33 kV and which at any point between successive earths applied to an isolated section of overhead line equipment is not more than 110 yards 100 metres away from that equipment 55 WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A C ELECTRIFIED LINES B R 29987 continued Pages 127 and 128 Instruction 100 Bell Code Driver to stop at first available telephone to request Police assistance 9 rings This code to be used by the Guard should he experience difficulty with unruly passengers on the train On receipt the Driver should stop the train at the first available telephone to request Police assistance at a convenient stopping point ahead 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 6 Instruction 47 Clause a 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 in accordance with the approved procedure Page 2 Table Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 56 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA CONTENTS Delete Local Horn Codes GENERAL AND LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS INDEX Add Acceptance of trains at Bingley Jn Bingley Jn Acceptance of trai
118. le safely while in your yard and wire forward to next yard which train enters 27 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued GREEN PAGES continued E Instructions relating to Particular Traffics 1 Steel ii Large Steel Pipes Bolster Saddles E 1 6 E 1 7 E 1 8 E 1 8a E 1 8b Delete clauses E 1 6 E 1 7 E 1 8 and note and substitute When Steel Pipes are too large to provide suitable loads in BBQ wagons i e if the diameter is larger than 813 mm 2 8 use may be made of saddles designed to fit over bolsters of bogie bolster wagons permitting the loads to be made pyramid fashion securing to be by means of polyester straps see Diagram E 3 These saddles are not general equipment and require to be specially constructed Drawing F AO 188 when traffic justifies When loading is in three tiers the bottom two tiers must be separately secured by straps before the top tier is added These straps must not be too tightly tensioned so that when the top pipe is loaded it will depress the straps and nestle into the middle tier Additional straps must be secured over the whole of the load and the straps over the bottom two tiers adjusted until tight When the pipes are bitumen covered suitable soft packings should be inserted between the pipes to prevent chaffing Add new clauses E 1 8a and E 1 8b Low bolster wagons in particular BBH are the most suitable wagons for these saddles be
119. ll Mex amp B P Ltd _R A 8 Yes 5 5 White Spirit Sidings R A 8 Yes 5 5 Oil Rail Terminals R A 8 Yes 5 5 B R Lines throughout R A 8 Yes 5 5 HUNSLET LANE GOODS YARD Amend remarks column to read uu Main Line Diesel Locomotives to work beyond Hunslet Goods Yard Signal box on the following lines only Front Field Road No 8 Back Field Road No 9 MP 150 Page 122 BALM ROAD UP SIDINGS Insert Class 40 as additional type permitted HUNSLET UP AND DOWN YARDS Insert Classes 45 amp 46 as additional types permitted Page 123 PONTEFRACT BAGHILL Delete al remarks concerning Lines 35 amp 37 Page 126 RIPON GOODS Delete entry Page 127 SELBY Add New Entry Selby Down Yard RA 9 Yes 5 5 Page 129 CASE TRACTOR CO s SIDINGS amp COHENS SIDINGS Delete entries Page 132 Insert new entry YORK C C E CONCRETE DEPOT RA5 Remarks to read Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only MP150 b ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 135 Page 137 Page 141 Page 143 Page 144 Page 145 Page 149 Page 157 CARVILLE NEPTUNE SIDINGS Amend entry to read RA 8 Addl permitted Yes S 5 Remarks DARLINGTON Insert New Entry gt 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
120. lock Posts Stations and Signa boxes continued Chathitl Station LC Amend Belford Station Add age 17 Supp No 1 Goswick Delete Add Add Tweedmouth Delete Berwick Station Add Delete Distance between signal Running lines boxes e gt Loop s and Refuge Sidings Descrip tion Standag Wagons L amp V Permanent speed restrictions miles per hour 40 amp 50 85 75 60 70 75 40 a 85 75 50 75 70 70 60 55 75 Over connections Down Mainjto Up Main and Up Main to Down Main 51m Catch points spring or unworked trailing points 34chs to 51m 45chs 65m 65m 65m 65m 65m 67m 66m 66m 66m 66m 66m 67m 67m 67m 14chs 14chs 68chs 14chs 65chs to 65m to 65m to 66m to 65m to 66m 68chs 65chs 57chs 65chs 36chs 6chs to 65m 68chs 36chs 70chs 57chs 36chs 7Ochs 69chs to 65m to 66m to 67m to 66m to 67m to 67m 6chs 6chs to 66m 70chs 69chs to 67m 6chs 65chs 36chs 69chs 70chs 69chs penunuoo v3uy NH3HIHON XIQN3ddV TWNOILD3S NOID34 NH31SV 09 E 2d Description Distance of Block betw en Signalling signal on Main boxes Lines Absolute Stations and Block Signal boxes unless otherwise shown Dots indic
121. locomotive b Removing the master key and making a full emergency brake application c Applying the parking brakes or placing scotches Vacuum Brake Regulations 6 1 A brake continuity test must be carried out in accordance with Regulation 3 b of the General Regulations for Working the Standard Automatic Vacuum Brake with the Driver on the locomotive and the Guard at the opposite end of the train by easing the rear hosepipe off the dummy coupling The required vacuum in the driving trailer cab is between 19 and 21 inches 6 2 Following the brake continuity test the Guard may after returning to his compartment authorise the Driver to proceed if less than 19 inches of vacuum is shown on the Guards brake gauge but he must observe that this rises to at least 19 inches after starting Assisting A Disabled Train This may only be done when the locomotive is leading Tail Lamps 8 1 A tail lamp must be attached on the rear of the train on either the locomotive or driving trailer according to the direction of travel 8 2 The fixed electric lamps of the locomotive or driving trailer must not be used as a tail light 8 3 Applicable to the Southern Region only When Class 33 locomotives are being used and the train is being driven from the driving trailer the red blind may be used as a tail lamp Page 74 REGULATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF CARRIAGE CLEANERS LAMPMEN AND OTHERS Page 83 jm 1 WORKING ON COACHING STOCK Delete Clause
122. mmable liquids etc etc as now MO13 710 E Marshalling the movement 1 Formation of freight trains iii Inflammable liquids highly inflammable liquids non toxic gases and toxic gases page 2 Add as first two paragraphs of E 1 12 All trains conveying tank wagons containing toxic gases must have a brakevan at the rear in which the Guard must ride This vehicle must not beregarded as a barrier wagon Block trains of toxic gases must be provided with a brakevan compatible with the train brake and either be fully fitted or piped and fitted with valve and gauge i 37 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued PINK PAGES continued Clause E2 17 E2 17 The following instructions must be observed when placing or withdrawing vehicles at Oil and Chemical Depots and Exchange Sidings a Oil Depots At places other than B R Traction Depots B R Workshops and fuelling points or goods yards at which i any oil or petroleum product Commodity Codes 700 740 and 780 are dealt with and ii 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 1 Remove tail lamp before entry 2 Remove brake van before entry 3 handla
123. mps must not be taken beyond the locomotive stop board 4 B R personnel must not proceed beyond the locomotive stop board unless they are So authorised by the DEPOT SUPERVISOR 5 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 Siding into which the vehicles are to be placed and gate or other physical barrier if provided is open If a reach wagon isused 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 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 loading and discharging activities outside gates or other physical barriers where provided which will then be locked by Depot staff before load ing discharging commences The locomotive must not ia
124. n 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 7 Wath Road Jn Moorthorpe So Kirkby Wakefield Westgate Leeds 5 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 Stockton 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 RA British R
125. nce by a Loading Inspector MT12 4 1 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 hrake 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 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued FREIGHTLINER CONTAINER DEFECTS AND LOOSE SHEETS ON OPEN CONTAINERS In all cases where Freightliner trains are delayed on route through container defects or 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 DIVERSION OF FREIGHTLINER AND MOTOR CAR TRAINS FROM BOOKED ROUTE 1 When Freightliner trains have to be re routed in an emergency the receiving Freightliner Terminal must be advised should a complete reversal of the train have taken place en route In the case of Freightliner trains conveying 8 6 high containers the authority of Regional Control must be obtained before diversion takes place 2 When Motor Car trains have to be re routed in an emergency Control must ensure that the train arrives at the destination terminal facing the correct way for unloading REGULATIONS FOR WORKING 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
126. nd Control Offices concerned 20 GENERAL APPENDIX continued Pages 88 and 89 COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING OF VEHICLES Paqe 88 Clause 2 5 Amend to read 25 When a vehicle fitted with a B R screw coupling is to be coupled to a vehicle with Instanter or 3 tink coupling the screw coupling must be used This instruction does not apply to Class 9 trains on which any coupling may be used When a vehicle fitted with a Continental screw coupling i e link and pin type is to be coupled to any vehicle the Continental screw coupling must be used Page 89 Clause 3 3 Amend second paragraph to read When an Instanter coupling is opposed to a 3 link coupling the Instanter coupling must be used In a Class 6 7 or 8 freight train the Instanter coupling must be in the short position Page 89 Pages 14 18 Supplement No 1 BATTERY ELECTRIC TAIL LAMPS Item 2 C Lamp Failure Add new sentence at end of final paragraph A replacement for a faulty lamp must be requisitioned ONLY by the Depot Area Manager to whom the faulty lamp is allocated Item 2 G use of lamps on selected passenger services Delete second paragrapn Page 90 pages 19 30 Supplement No 1 PROVISION OF ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY TO LOCOMOTIVE HAULED TRAINS FOR HEATING AIR CONDITIONING ETC Clause 13 Precautions in Case of Fire w Add as new fourth sentence If smoke is being drawn into the coach the air conditioning
127. nd Ironstone Hoppers with a wheelbase of less than 10ft 27 ton Iron Ore Tipplers Nos LW25000 LW25099 Salmon Wagons 100 ton GLW Hopper LS17601 17612 The maximum speed has been reduced to 60m p h in al conditions of loading The maximum speed of these wagons has been reduced to 50m p h in all conditions of loading The maximum speed has been reduced to 45m p h in all conditions of loading The maximum speed has been reduced to 35m p h in all conditions of loading The brake force of these wagons in the Heavy and Medium conditions of loading has been reduced from 21 tons to 15 tons The maximum speed has been reduced to 45m p h in the Heavy Medium and Light conditions of loading The maximum speed has been reduced to 45 m p h in the Heavy Medium and Light conditions of loading MS12 85 2 CONTINENTAL FERRY WAGONS Until further notice the speed of all Continental Ferry Wagons must be restricted as shown below Continental Ferry Wagons marked SS 75 m p h coaching trains SS 60 m p h freight trains S 45mp h unmarked 45 m p h Special dispensation applies to certain S type vehicles when conveyed on 6S72 14 55 SX Parkeston Quay Edinburgh pie 6E87 14 16 Glasgow Edinburgh Parkeston Quay 6E88 21 00 Llandeilo Jn Whitemoor and 6V85 21 24 March Severn Tunnel Jn 6E65 Trafford Park Parkeston Quay Yard and 6M62 March Down Yard
128. nd the locomotive stop board where provided unless they are so authorised by the DEPOT SUPERVISOR The authority of the DEPOT SUPERVISOR must be obtained that it is safe and in order to move vehicles into the loading discharging sidings Check that the points are correctly set for the siding into which the vehicles are to be placed and that any gate or other physical barrier if provided is open If a 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 the train Where a locomotive stop board is provided the DEPOT SUPERVISOR S authority must be obtained to pass it to enter the loading discharging sidings Vehicles must be positioned as required by DEPOT SUPERVISOR A locomotive must not pass the locomotive stop board unless so authorised by the DEPOT SUPERVISOR After vehicles have been positioned all buffers must be checked to see that they are uncompres sed and all handbrakes must be applied on 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 thetrain The locomotive must then be detached and drawn clear of loading and discharging activities outside gates or other physical barriers where provided which will then be locked by depot staff before loading discharging commences The locomot
129. nd whether Mark IIIA coaches are being conveyed Page 7 Regulation 3 6 Delete and substitute 3 8 Instruction cancelled 8 Page 2 Supplement No 1 Regulation 4 Brake Continuity Test Delete Clause 4 3 2 and substitute 4 3 2 When the Guard gives the train particulars to the Driver the latter should inform the Guard he is ready to carry out the brake continuity test Page 8 Delete NOTE following clause 4 3 3 b and substitute NOTE Except in the case of Mark TIT A vehicles if a passenger carrying vehicle is marshalled at the rear of the train with no brake compartment the passenger communication valve may be used instead of opening the brake pipe cock and the exhaust of air must be noted as above In the case of Mark III A vehicles the test must only be carried out by opening the brake pipe cock Use of the passenger communication apparatus or the lever at the end of the coach marked Air Brake Test Cock for carrying out the Brake Continuity Test is prohibited except in the case of vehicles on which the recess behind the Air Brake Test Cock handle is painted yellow On such vehicles the Air Brake Test Cock handle must be used for the Continuity test Page 9 Operation of Passenger Communication Apparatus Clause 8 1 Add at end of clause and in the case of Mark TIT A vehicles by an audible warning from the vehicle concerned Clause 8 2 Add as second sentence When Mark TIT A coa
130. nded as follows Paragraph 3 does not apply Certificate of Readiness The guard must place the original completed certificate in the post box marked B R which iis fixed to the light tower at the end of the oil discharge apparatus MO 11 095 98 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Page 306 HEADFIELD BRANCH LIVERSEDGE O R T Working Manual for Rail Staff B R 30054 pink pages clause E 2 17 a Amend second paragraph to read Paragraphs 4 5 7 11 and 13 When the terminal 15 unmanned written authori i 4 5 7 B f ity to comply with these paragraphs will be found in the box on the depot gates Authority to enter the terminal to withdraw vehicles will be on the Certificate of Readiness in the same box Before leaving Healey Mills guards booked to work trains into and out of the term iti nal when it is unmanned MUST obtain a key to thi from the Tine at Healey Mills to whom it must be returned mee BARNSLEY STATION JUNCTION TO HORBURY JUNCTION WOOLLEY COLLIERY SIDINGS A Placing of Empty Wagons 1 Drivers of trains conveying M G R wagons must stop with the locomotive at the appropriate marker board As far as practicable trains conveying conventional wagons must be similarly dealt with 2 All trains must be propelled into the sidings from the Down Main 3 The Guard when ready to allow the train on to the Colliery running line may give an
131. ng the Driver to proceed EXCEPT IN EMERGENCY NOT MORE THAN ONE TRAIN MUST BE ALLOWED IN THE SIDINGS AT THE SAME TIME Page 323 Add SHIPLEY BRADFORD JUNCTION TO BINGLEY JUNCTION Acceptance of trains for Bradford direction under the Warning Arrangements When the Up Main Home Signal at Bingley Junction remains at danger until a train has been brought quite or nearly to a stand this is an indication to the Driver that his train has been accepted by Bradford Junction under Absolute Block Regulation 5 The Rule Book Section C 5 12 is hereby modified accordingly Page 324 Add LEEDS CITY TO HULL PARAGON MARSH LANE A P C M SIDING When the firm s staff are engaged on discharging wagons a scotch block will be set across the sidings and a red flag red lamp during the hours of darkness exhibited When the discharging operations are complete the firms representatives will remove the red flag red lamp and place the scotch block clear of the track NEVILLE HILL WORKING IN THE UP SIDINGS Delete existing instructions and substitute 1 Trains arriving on the Up Sidings Arrival Line from the West must proceed to the notice board at the East end worded STOP PROCEED IF LINE CLEAR 2 Movements along the Up Sidings Arrival Line from East to West are prohibited unless permission of the person in charge of the Sidings has been obtained When the person in charge of the Sidings is not on duty the Guard must obtain
132. ns Castleford Hickson and Welch Ltd Local Instructions Amend Billingham Beck Branch Delete Brotton Local Instructions Conductors on C C E MechanisedMaintenance Machines Albert Dock signal box and Neptune Street Sidings Local Instructions Add Hessay W D G F Hickson and Welch Ltd Sidings Castleford Local Instructions Delete Instructions regarding Steam and or Electric Heating of Train Sets etc Hunslet East Oil Terminal Add Leeds Regulation of Freight trains Marsh Lane A P C M Sidings Local Instructions Leeds Oil Rail Terminal Delete Netherton Colliery Branch Local Instructions North Shore Branch Local Instructions Neptune Street Sidings and Albert Dock signal boxes Local Instructions Add South Elmsall Station Local Instructions Steam Heating of Coaching Stock Trains Tyne Dock Local Instructions Delete Stockton North Shore Branch Local Instructions Add Wooley Colliery Sidings Local Instructions Wintersett Opencast Site Rapid Loading Facilities Page 166 173 322 322 311 334 346 265 331 288 311 243 329 318 324 329 350 333 331 295 243 340 333 306 295 57 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LIST OF LINES IN THE SEQUENCE USED THROUGHOUT THE BOOK Page 8 Amend Carr House to Fell
133. nto the terminal or run round loop and stop the train upon receipt of a handsignal from the person nominated for this duty 323 Jf the train is routed into the run round loop the Terminal Overseer will supervise the locomotive run round movement and the hauling of the train out of the loop to enable the points to bere set for the terminal The propellinq movement into the terminal will then be authorised Add New clause 3 2 4 The Terminal Overseer will then set the ground frame to normal Arrival via Usworth 3 3 1 When the train has passed over the ground frame points on the Down line the Terminal Overseer will advise the Signalman accordingly 3 3 2 The Terminal Overseer will then operate the ground frame and start the propelling movement into the terminal by depressing the Shunt Back plunger and operating the switch which will cause the Shunt Back board to be illuminated NOTE Two boards are provided on the Down line north of the terminal marked 10 and 15 respectively These indicate to the driver when the rear of the train of 10 to 15 vehicles will be clear of the ground frame points 3 3 3 The Terminal Overseer will set the ground frame to normal when the train has passed over it completely 3 3 4 The driver must stop for instructions in the terminal at the illuminated notice board Situated at the entrance to the crane area The person nominated by the Terminal Overseer will direct the driver where to berth the train
134. o 7m 37chs Over Junction towards Engine Shed Junction Branch Speed Limit C W 768 yards before 189 reaching G50 signal Over Swing Bridge No 5 5m 15chs to 5m 2chs VdJV NYSHLYON XIQN3ddV 1VNOILO3S NOID3Y L Description of Block Signalitng on Main Linas Absolute Block unless otherwise shown Dots indicate Block Posts Page 117 Page 118 ai Area Shunting Page 121 Page 125 114 Distance hetween signal Running lines boxes Stations and Signai boxes Y ds Up Hessle Haven Add HULL WEST PARADE TO SEAMER Gristhorpe Station LC Add DAIRYCOATES WEST TO MANQR HOUSE YARD Delete all details Dairycoates West r House Yard and substitute Dairycoates West LC See page 113 for Dairycoate West to Hessle Road and page 114 for Dairycoates West to Hessle Haven via Hull and Priory Yards Neptune Street A Manor House Yard ARBERT DOCK SOUTH BRANC Delete table NORTHALLERTON BOROUGHWRIDGH ROAD TO GATESHEAD ETC North Shore Amend Norton on Tees South Amend l a c Loops and Refuge Sidings Stendage Descrip Wagons tion V Permanent sp eed reatrictions mites per hour Up Catch points spring cr unworked trailing points Gradient oe Rising Position uniess otherwise shown tin 3m 40c
135. o the wagon number this will not appear on the plate Discrepancies must be reported immediately to the yard Supervisor 2 Having established that the wagon number on substitute Form B R 20896 agrees with the painted number on the wagon or plated number as appropriate the Train Preparer must then confirm that the loading category shown on substitute Form B R 20896 agrees with the loading category H M L or E indicated on the wagon label Any discrepancy to be reported immediately to the Yard Supervisor 3 Provided wagon number and load category shown on the wagon agree with particulars indicated on substitute Form B R 20896 it is in order for the Train Preparer to accept weight brake force Route Availability speed and length as indicated on substitute Form B R 20896 4 Where particulars of any vehicle e g Self propelled engineers plant coaching stock or other special vehicles are not available in T O P S substitute Form B R 20896 to be amended manually using the procedures laid down in Section C1 of Part 6 White Pages of the Working Manual for Rail Staff to make the required assessments 5 Empty wagons used as runner wagons will be recorded as L category of loading on the substitute Form B R 20896 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued EXPERIMENTAL MODIFIED TRAIN PREPARATION IN T O P S CUTOVER AREAS continued 6 TL O P S records wagon lengths in feet and a conversion table to S L U s is given below
136. oad 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 Sianal 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 No 6 and T 1 C Box No 8 Shipley Bingley Jn to Shipley Bradford Jn Add B R C1 Standard Coaching Stock Between St Peters S B and Carville S B Riverside Branch Prohibited Prohibited The adjoining line to be clear If 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 North 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
137. om heading and items FRICKLEY COLLIERY BRANCH Delete heading and item Page 178 BARNSLEY STATION JUNCTION TO HORBURY JUNCTION Amend 5 Horbury Junction Flockton Sidings Up Main 40 S L Units with or without brake van ROAD JUNCTION LEEDS NORTH JUNCTION Hunslet South Junction Wakefield Road Up Goods 16 S L Units Clear weather only 80 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued TABLE F continued Number of Vehicles and From To Line Special Conditions Page 178 Add DIGGLE TO HEALEY MILLS HEATON LODGE JUNCTION Huddersfield Huddersf ield Platform 1 Empty coaching stock including GPL Signals 79 85 To rear of GPL Up Main empty diesel multiple units Signals 164 168 Platform 4 Down Main Platform 8 Up Loop Huddersfield Huddersfield Platform 1 12 four wheeled parcel GPL Signals 79 85 Station Up Main vans Down Main 40 SLU freight vehicles Platform 4 with or without brake Platform 8 vans leading Up Loop Huddersfield Huddersfield Platform 8 Empty coaching stock GPL Signals 164 168 Signals 641 643 Platform 4 including empty diesel Down Main multiple units Up Main Platform 1 Huddersfield Huddersfield Platform 8 12 four wheeled parcel vans GPL Signals Station Platform 4 40 SLU freight vehicles 164 168 Down Main Up Main Platform 1 BARNSLEY STATION JN TO HORBURY JN Delete heading and item Page 179 GOOLE ENGINE SHED TO GOOLE Goole Down Main
138. om the BSC Freightliner Terminal must be set for the Freightliner Terminal 99 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Page 306 Add continued British Steel Corporation level crossing is an Open crossing without attendance Road traffic is controlled by flashing road signals The signals must be operated by the Guard by means of plungers located in locked cabinets adjacent to the STOP WHISTLE boards The key to these cabinets is kept in Wakefield Road signal box and must be collected by the Guard from the Signalman and returned to him after use A lamp unit is provided at the crossing focussed to shine along the railway in each direction and when lit will indicate that the road lights are alight and flashing a When propelling trains or vehicles into the B S C siding Drivers must stop with the locomotive opposite the marker board worded Propelled trains locomotive stop wait for bell before proceed ing The Guard when ready to allow the train to proceed must after obtaining a white light indication give an audible signal to the driver by means of the bell push provided at the STOP WHISTLE boards When the bell is activated at the marker board the Driver must sound the locomotive horn and commence propelling at a speed not in excess of 5 m p h b After a shunting movement has been completed and the level crossing is clear the Guard must e
139. on may be allowed to proceed in the wrong direction past the disabled train in order to reach the front of that train in accordance with the following instructions 1 The Signalman must consult with and obtain the authority of the Area Manager or his nominated Assistant or where employed the Supervisor on duty in the signal box 2 The Driver must observe the provisions of the Rule Book Section M Clause 6 1 6 6 He must also not exceed a speed of 20mph when travelling in the wrong direction 3 The Signalman must observe the provisions of the Rule Book Section M Clause 8 4 4 1 On Absolute Block Lines The Signalman must carry out the provisions of Absolute Block Regulation 32 for the line over which the light locomotive will proceed 4 2 On track Circuit Block Lines Before authorising the wrong direction movement to commence the following procedure must be carried out 4 2 1 Where the points at which the light locomotive is returned to the right line are facing to the wrong direction movement and operated from the signalbox the signalman must set the points for the movement to proceed to the right line and clear the fixed signal where provided Where a fixed signal is not provided or the points are operated from a ground or shunting frame the signalman must ensure that a competent person has been stationed at the points to handsignal to the Driver of the light locomotive Where the points are operated from a ground frame
140. ons d Wherever possible the stanchions should be removed during loading operations to avoid damage by swinging loads e To avoid damage to the top hat sections great care must be exercised when loading concentrated loads as Ingots or Coil f The wagons must not be loose hump shunted g For distribution of loads see Diagram F 1 The provision of D 1 iv apply to the wagons when loaded When empty these wagons may run in ordinary wagonload services F3 45 TON GLW STEEL AB AND ABB WAGONS Unless specially authorised by Regional Headquarters these wagons when loaded should run only in block train loads from originating point to destination in fully fitted air braked services They may be used in conjunction with other compatible wagons to form such a train When specially authorised they may run in the fitted portion of a train which is not fully fitted Securing rings are provided on these wagons but there are no fixed chains or lashings Securing is normally by means of swivel and rectangular stanchions and specially designed spigots For this reason it is essential that they are properly coupled in accordance with F1 1 to prevent unacceptable movement in transit 32 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued GREEN PAGES continued F continued F3 continued F3 3 Billets rods slabs ingots flat or coiled steel plate or other suitable traffics may be conveyed on these wagons subject to the
141. op clear of fouling point with Main line Horbury Station Junction Slow line 45m 5chs to 45m B8chs Add Horbury Junction Add Fast and Slow line 45m 38cljs to 46m 3chs Turners Lane Jn Add Pages 66 167 pages 33 34 Supp No 1 DIGGLE TO HEALEY MILLS HEATON LODGE JUNCTION Gledholt Jn 49m 25chs to 49m 45chs Main Stow line 24m 60chs to 25m 2chs Amend Slow line 25m 15chs to 25m 20chs Springwood Jn Amend PENISTONE HUDDERSFIELD JN TO IHUDDHRSFIELD SPRINGWOOD JN Brockholes Station Amend Honley Station Add 4m 60chs to 3m 23chs Im 67chs to 1m 3chs penunuoo V3uv XION3ddV 1VNOI123S NOIO3U Ni3lsv3 v9 Distance between signal boxes Description Permanent speed Catch points spring or Running lines restrictions unworked trailing points miles per hour ETC Stations end Signal boxes THORNHILL LNW JUNCTION TO LBEDS CI Add after Ravensthorpe Statidn Ravensthorpe GF Amend Dewsbury Station Morley Station Amend 38m 16chs to 39m 41chs Farnley Branch Jn Delete LOW MOOR TO THORNHILL JUNCTI Low Moor Delete 39m 41chs to 38m 20chs Om 37chs to 4m 74chs Cleckheaton G F 330 Points Amend 329 Points Add Reverse the position of Liver Page 38 Supp No 1 BARNSLEY STATION JUNCTION TO H
142. or shunting frame the signalman must also obtain an assurance from the competent person that the points have been set for the wrong direction movement to proceed to the right line 4 2 2 Where the points at which the light locomotive is returned to the right line are trailing to the wrong direction movement and it is not therefore possible for the points to be pre set the signal man must ensure that a competent person has been stationed at the points to handsignal to the Driver of the light locomotive The signalman must protect the wrong direction movement of the light locomotive by placing or maintaining at Danger the signa protecting the crossover points If however the light locomotive movement will occupy the over p track circuit of that signal he must arrange for the next signal in rear which can be placed to danger to be maintained in that position Where the points are operated from a ground or shunting frame the Signalman must arrange with the competent person for the ground frame shunting frame release to be taken and maintained in the released position until the light locomotive has arrived and been returned to the right line 12 GENERAL APPENDIX continued Paqe 3 Add continued 4 2 On track Circuit Block Lines continued 4 2 3 Where the wrong direction movement of the light locomotive involves two signalmen a clear understanding must be reached between them before it is allowed to commence 5 Appropriate ent
143. ord Mill Up and Down Main Junction Lane Junction Amend Leeds City East Selby South Up and Down Main Junction Junction Page 229 Page 95 Supp No 1 Amend Wakefield Kirkgate Hensall Drax Power Up and Down Main East Excl Station Branch Jn D a asas hTsaa INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO THE RULE BOOK Page 230 SECTION C FIXED SIGNALS Clause 5 9 Clearing of stop signals when signal next ahead is at Danger Signal at which Signal Box exemption is given Remarks Delete Kirkstall Up Main Home No 43 In clear weather only signal ee PP O A ipuaqapa qap 89 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued SECTION H WORKING OF TRAINS Signal Box Line Station Limits Page 231 Delete Huddersfield Up Fast From HU 75 to HU 171 signal Up Slow From HU 77 to HU 175 signal Down Fast From HU 165 to HU 71 signal Down Slow From HU 169 to HU 73 signal M INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO THE GENERAL APPENDIX Pages 232 236 WORKING OF MULTIPLE UNIT MECHANICAL DIESEL TRAINS Delete whole entry and substitute the following Referring to the instructions contained in the General Appendix the following additional instructions apply in the Eastern Reqion Clause 4 Tail Traffic Tail traffic in the form of bogie vehicles or four or six wheeled vehicles having a wheelbase not less th
144. otive Or leading locomotive if train is double headed to apply the vacuum brake The Guard must then satisfy himself that the brakes are applied on the rear vehicle of the fitted portion signal to the Driver to create vacuum and observe that the brakes are correctly released In these circumstances it will not be necessary for the Guard to ease off the rear hose pipe from the dummy coupling of the last vehicle of the fitted portion The Guard need not however carry out this test if he has a definite assurance from a member of the Carriage and Wagon Dept staff that the brakes have been applied and released on the rear vehicle of the fitted portion by the train locomotive or leading locomotive if train is double headed Page 25 Delete paragraph 14 and substitute 14 In the case of mineral wagons or other wagons fitted with two A V B cylinders and manual changeover gear the changeover lever must be placed in the LOADED position when a test is made and if the wagon is loaded to the L category of loading or empty the lever should be reset in the EMPTY position before departure of the train 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 C Pages 52 56 WORKING OF DIESEL MULTIPLE UNIT
145. pass over the Weigh Bridge which has been installed in the above siding 11 GENERAL APPENDIX Page T EN Page Add Staff working on outside of trains stopped on running lines 3 Page 2 WRONG DIRECTION MOVEMENTS WHERE TRACK CIRCUIT BLOCK IS IN OPERATION Amend Clause d to d When it is necessary to make a wrong direction movement to or from a section of line which is blocked in consequence of train accident accidental division locomotive failure or other obstruction of the line Rule Book Section M or when a train overruns a station platform Rule Book Section H or when special authority is given for an Engineers train to be moved in the wrong direction Rule Book SectionQ or when trains are proceeding to or from a section of line in the Engineers possession Rule Book Section T the provision of the appropriate Rule must be complied with Add new Clause e e As authorised in the instructions headed Light locomotive going to assist disabled trains Movements in wrong direction Existing Clause e to be re lettered Clause f Page 3 Add f LIGHT LOCOMOTIVE GOING TO ASSIST DISABLED TRAIN MOVEMENTS IN WRONG DIRECTION When a train is stopped by accident failure or other cause and it is essential that assistance be given from the front but a locomotive is not available at that end a light locomotive if there is no other line over which it can work in the right directi
146. peed must not exceed 5 m p h When the signal is cleared for a train to proceed through the Bunker prior to loading the train must proceed at a maximum speed of 3 m p h to enable tare weighing of the wagons to be carried out and the train must proceed to the furthermost loading control signal When the loading control signals are displaying the appropriate aspect the Driver must engage the Slow Speed Control to maintain a speed of m p h during loading operations The Guard must position himself near the lineside plunger during loading and be prepared to operate the plunger to stop the train should any emergency arise The Guard must not give authority for loading to re commence until he is satisfied it is safe to do so When the last wagon has entered the Bunker the Guard must operate the loading control signals by means of the lineside plunger to stop the train before the locomotive enters the bunker THE LAST WAGON MUST ALWAYS BE LOADED WHILST THE TRAIN IS STATIONARY After loading and gross weighing have been completed and the locomotive is clear of the weighbridge the train must be brought to a stand with the locomotive opposite the notice board worded PROPELLED TRAINS LOCOMOTIVE STOP WAIT FOR OFF INDICATION BEFORE PROCEEDING The Driver must then disengage the Slow Speed Control and upon the OFF indication being illuminated at the notice board the train must be propelled towards the level crossing In the case
147. permissable to chock a front wheel b Any chocks not being used must be located in the floor mesh before the train departs They must not be left hanging on the side brackets provided on some wagons for use during loading and unloading operations In all cases the car hand brake must be fully on On cars with a manual gearbox first gear should be engaged On cars with automatic transmission the selector lever shoul be in the Parking position MT 6 2 17 3 MISCELLANEOUS Add new clause vii VEHICLES WITH ROTATING PARTS m E3 18 Where vehicles equipment are fitted with rotating parts e g cranes armoured fighting vehicles with revolving turrets the mechanical locking devices must not be relied upon to prevent movement For self contained loads chains ropes straps or other means must be used as an additional securing precaution Where the vehicle equipment is contained on more than one wagon domestic instructions will be issued to meet the special requirements of individual vehicles equipment 6 2 11 ii E3 19 Iron Ore tipplers loaded with sand Item withdrawn MT9 1 2 3 F INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO SPECIFIC TYPES OF FREIGHT VEHICLES F1 F1 1 Amend to read General Freight wagons are progressively being introduced with air brakes and screw couplings and it is important that these wagons are close coupled in accordance with the instructions contained in the General Appendix page
148. permission for the train to proceed Delete existing paragraph fifteen Amend existing paragraph sixteen to read GENERAL Trains which are not dealt with at the hoppers and only require to pass through the Hopper House will be worked under the control of the G P L signals between signals Nos 4 or 5 and FB40 or FB41 Remaining paragraphs as printed Page 318 i LEEDS CITY WHITEHALL JUNCTION TO BRADFORD EXCHANGE Add LEEDS Regulation of Freight Trains All Class 8 and 9 trains travelling on the Up main line must be brought to a stand at Signal L 1608 and in the case of a train proceeding beyond Whitehall Junction at Signal L 71 Trainmen must advise the Signalman at Leeds by means of the Signal post telephone when the train is readv to proceed Page 321 Page 128 Supplement No 1 LEEDS CITY TO SKIPTON STATION SOUTH KIRKSTALL SERVICING OF C E G B SIDINGS IN CLEAR WEATHER ONLY Delete existing instructions and substitute SERVICING OF C E G B SIDINGS During clear weather trains may be propelled both into and out of the Discharge Sidings but during fog or falling snow arriving trains must be hauled into these sidings departing trains may be propelled The following instructions apply to trains which may be propelled Arriving Trains a When setting back from the Down Main line Drivers must bring their train to a stand with the locomotive opposite the marker board worded Propelled Trains Compulsory Lo
149. permission of the Signalman at Leeds Signal Box Page 326 PARAGON SIGNAL BOX Electric Bells and Indicators for Starting of Trains Add Platform Position Nos 2 and 3 Inside telephone cupboard on buffer stops No 4 On last pillar of the platform roofing Nos 5 6 7 and 8 On the side of telephone cupboards 103 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Page 329 LEEDS NEVILLE HILL WEST JUNCTION TO HUNSLET HUNSLET EAST OIL TERMINAL Ti Delete Heading and Instructions Add LEEDS OIL RAIL TERVINAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS Train Arrivals 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 10 1 12 The B R shunter must obtain information about the punctuality of trains in advance of their arrival and pass this information to the O R T foreman The B R shunter wil give permission to drivers of trains to pass the stop board on the arrival line when it is safe to do so When the train arrives the B R shunter must watch for any heat or ignition source on the rail cars He will remove the tail lamp and leave it outside the terminal fence If a brake van 1S formed on the train it must also be detached When he is satisfied that all is in order he will walk to the barrier and inform the O R T staff The O R T foreman will inform the B R shunter on which lettered siding the train is to be positioned and when satisfied that all is in orde
150. r the O R T foreman will unlock and open the barrier When a reach wagon has to be used the B R shunter will attach this vehicle using the train locomotive The continuous air or vacuum brake must be operative When bitumen tanks are included in the train these will be placed in the Total Oil Siding after setting the O R T train The B R Total Oil Ltd Joint Standing Instructions must be observed Before setting a train in the O R T siding the B R shunter will ensure that the gate and barrier are open and the points are set correctly He will adopt a position where he can control the train movement The train will be moved into the siding at a slow speed to enable It to be stopped immediately on receipt of a stop signal When it is necessary to shunt bitumen tanks or cripple tanks the vehicles must be sorted by using the O R T cripple siding or the arrival departure lines The O R T siding lines must not be used B R handlamps must not be taken beyond the locomotive stop board An approved safety lamp is available for the guard s use beyond the O R T and Total Oil stop boards and can be obtained from the shunter All persons involved must watch the train during this movement and give the recognised STOP signal if necessary Under no circumstances must the locomotive pass the loco motive stop board The B R shunter will check that all buffers are decompressed and will apply handbrakes on the first three cars at the
151. r bucket grab is or is about to be manipulated above the height of an adjacent vehicle on the same line and a warning of the approach of a train on the adjacent line is given by the lookoutman work must cease immediately with the bucket grab grounded on the track side or on the spoil vehicle Work must not re commence until the train has passed the site of work 2 4 When working towards a line which is open for traffic or if all the provisions of Clause 2 3 1 cannot be complied with The provisions of the Rule Book Section T Part IV must be complied with Telephone radio communication must be provided where necessary between the Operating Dept Supervisor and the Signalman and Handsignalman 2 5 If when operating in the 180 slewing limitation the indicator lights referred to in Clause 2 3 1 above cease to be illuminated all work must stop until the C M amp E E Supervisor has made a thorough check and either had the fault rectified or satisfied himself that the slew limiting device is fully operative and only the indicator lights are faulty 2 6 Should a line open to traffic be accidentally fouled the line concerned must be immediately protected in accordance with the Rule Book Section T Part 1 Clause 2 1 MAXIMUM SPEED OF COACHING STOCK Locomotive Hauled Coaching Stock Certain locomotive hauled coaching vehicles have been marked 100m p h or 100 m p h SM and guards working trains timed in excess of 90 miles an hour w
152. rain signalled 2 6 2 2 6 3 must be allowed on the running lines and or sidings on both sides of the load To be signalled by the special Is line clear signal 2 6 3 OGLO Out of gauge load where running lines or sidings need not be clear between the points mentioned To be signalled by the special Is line clear signal 2 6 1 OPPOS Running lines and or sidings mentioned on the right hand side of the load looking in the direction of travel must be clear and no train signalled 2 6 2 or 2 6 3 must be allowed on the running lines and or sidings on the left hand side of the load To be signalled by the special ls line clear signal 2 6 3 RIGPAS No train conveying passengers must be allowed on the running lines and or sidings mentioned on the right hand side of the load looking the direction of travel and no trains signalled 2 6 2 or 2 6 3 must be allowed on the running lines and or sidings on both sides of the load To be Signalled by the special s line clear signal 2 6 3 EXLO Exceptional load with speed and or route restrictio special Is line clear signal 2 1 6 Amend the code words ROAR and SCAB to read as follows ns only To be signalled by the ROAR All concerned have agreed to conveyance of dimension as follows IO ON SCAB Following train conveys out of gauge load on wagon Make all necessary arrangements to hand
153. re arrangements are made for the train to be drawn from the siding the firm s representative wid check that 2 1 1 hoses have been disconnected and manlids closed 2 1 2 Al foot valves have been closed including any faulty which have been opened by Shell Marketing Ltd staff 2 1 3 No person is working on the train 2 2 When all is in order the firm s repsresentative will remove the red flag lift the barriers or open the gate complete the Certificate of Readiness in duplicate and hand it to the Shunter for his signature of acceptance Each man will retain a copy 2 3 The locomotive with barrier or reach wagon if applicable must be brought to the train at a slow speed The Guard must then couple up to the tank wagons release all handbrakes and carry out the brake continuity test No vehicle must be moved without the permission of the firm s representative 2 4 When the firm s representative has given his permission the Guard will signal the Driver to draw the train clear of the barriers or gate 2 5 B R employees and Sheel Marketing Ltd staff must watch the train being drawn out of the sidings and give the recognised STOP signal if necessary 2 6 As soon as the train has cleared the sidings the barriers or gate will be closed and locked bv Shell Marketina Ltd staff 3 When postioning wagons in these sidings the Driver must ensure that he can see the Ground Staff responsible for handsignalling the train into the sid
154. re 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 M S 12 85 7 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 be observed a On plain line 25 m p h b Over switches and crossings 15 m p h 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
155. rge position The final discharge position is determined by a yellow marker line The tank next to the reach wagon must be brought to a stand with the rear wheel of the rear bogie in the direction of travel exactly opposite the yellow marker line in the appropriate siding Delete Clause 7 and substitute When the above movements are being carried out with 45 ton G L W tanks the two shunts may be up to eight tanks each When tanks are mixed two 45 ton G L W tanks will be taken as the equivalent of one 100 ton tank for the purpose of carrying out these instructions Add new paragraph after Clause 15 Certificate of Readiness Working Manual for Rail Staff Pink Pages Clause E 2 17 a Para 11 Before allowing the locomotive to enter the discharge sidings the Guard must obtain a Certificate of Readiness from the person in charge of the terminal certifying that the outward train in ready for collection MO 11 095 Page 340 Page 138 Supp No 1 BOLDON COLLIERY STATION AND TYNEDOCK BOTTOM Deiete existing instructions and substitute TYNE DOCK BOTTOM Between 08 00 and 16 00 each weekday authority to pass the Stop for Orders board will be given by the C amp W Shunting Staff At all other times authority to pass the board must be given by the Guard after satisfying himself the points are properly set Page 342 DARLINGTON SOUTH JUNCTION TO SALTBURN MIDDLESBROUGH Add MIDDLESBROUGH GOODS
156. ries must be made in the Train Reqister 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 shouid 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 and 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 he 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 control the protecting signal for of 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 is approaching which cannot be cautioned and if so the person making the request must be so informed When work on the train ha
157. rotected and you are instructed by the B R Foreman to so proceed Drivers must not foul the crossing until it has been protected under the special instructions issued to the B R Foreman and 1 C 1 Controller and the B R Foreman authorises the Driver 1 C 1 BILLINGHAM WORKS The Guard Shunter or person in charge of movements with B R Locomotives in the East Grid Sidings of the Billingham Works must when placing or leaving wagons iin any sidings pin down the handbrakes of at least six wagons at the South end of the siding or if there are less than six wagons the brakes must be applied on all wagons BELASIS LANE TO PORT CLARENCE The lines between Belasis Lane and Port Clarence Phillips Sidings Junction are designated as Arrival and Depar ture lines and are worked as Shunting Area Drivers working over these lines must proceed at caution and prepare to stop short of any obstruction SHIPYARD GROUND FRAME The ground frame is secured by padlock The padlock keys being normally kept at Belasis Lane signal box and Port Clarence Chargeman s Office PORT CLARENCE A Notice Board lettered Stop Proceed if Line is Clear and applicable to trains from the Belasis Lane direction is erected at the approach to Port Clarence Sidings at a point some 1 mile 1032 yards after passing Belasis Lane Signal Box If on arrival at the Stop board and the line is clear Drivers may proceed as far as the Stop Await Instructions
158. s 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 PROTECTION OF OBSTRUCTIONS TRACK CIRCUIT OPERATING CLIPS Delete complete instruction under this heading and substitute Track circuit operating clips consist of two metal spring clips connected by a wire bond which if correctly applied to the running rails will operate track circuits thus affording an immediate and additional means of protecting an obstruction in emergency on a track circuited portion of line Except as shown below the clips must be used whenever it is necessary to Carry out emergency protection in accordance with the Rule Book Section M and Section T Clause 2 1 1 and by station or other staff should an emergency occur necessitating the stopping of approaching trains THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT TO BE REGARDED AS TAKING THE PLACE OF OR REDUCING THE URGENCY OF ANY OTHER PROTECTIVE MEASURES REQUIRED BY THE RULES There are two types of track circuit operating clips a Stamp on clips which MUST NOT BE USED ON ELECTRIFIED LINES EQUIPPED WITH CONDUCTOR RAILS b Clips with handles which may be used on all British Railways lines Clips must NOT be used on any London Transport line When being placed in position i stamp on clips must be stamped down f
159. s contained in the General Appendix 1 The service for conveyance of Dead D M U stock must be pre arranged 2 Where a Dead lightweight D M U vehicle is at the rear and the trailing end is not fitted with a tail lamp bracket it may be marshalled inside a vehicle not exceeding 17 tonnes gross weight on which the tail lamp can be correctly displayed In such circumstances a second Dead lightweight D M U vehicle must not be conveyed 3 When a D M U vehicle is conveyed on a locomotive hauled train the vacuum train pipe only must be used This pipe is painted red and when viewed by a person facing the end of the vehicle is on the right hand side of the draw gear Page 243 INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING STEAM AND OR ELECTRIC HEATING OF TRAIN SETS AND THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF AIR CONDITIONED COACHES Delete heading and instructions up to but excluding sub heading A STEAM HEATING OF COACHING STOCK TRAINS and make STEAM HEATING OF COACHING STOCK TRAINS the main heading for the remaining instructions Pages 246 248 B STONES SYSTEM OF PRESSURE VENTILATION AND HEATING OF COACHING STOCK Delete sub heading and instructions C ELECTRIC HEATING OF COACHING STOCK Delete sub heading and item D AIR CONDITIONING OF COACHING STOCK Delete sub heading and item 91 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued OTHER GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 256 Page 100 Supp No 1 CONVEYANCE OF DIESEL MULTIPLE UNITS B
160. s prohibition board in sidings 1 to 6 incl and notice prohibiting entry into sidinqs 7 to 16 incl Paqe 89 DEAN ROAD SIDINGS Insert Classes 08 10 11 as additional types permitted Page 95 BOLSOVER COLLIERY BRANCH Amend entry to read Multiple Working Addl types Double Locomotives R A of locomotives Heading Coupied Section of Line Group permitted of Trains Live Dead Remarks Bolsover Loaded 4 06 08 09 20 Yes 3 3 Sdgs 25 31 33 37 Empty Sdgs 4 06 08 09 20 Yes 3 3 33 37 Page 100 Insert New Entry Darlington Forge R A 5 Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only Insert New Entry PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS IMPERIAL PETROLEUM LTD SIDINGS _RA8 Yes 5 5 Locomotives not to pass entrance to gantry area except under the conditions set out in the Sectionai Appendix Page 101 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 Addl permitted types prohobited from entering hopper house 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 Group permitted Heading Live Dead Remarks B5 31 amp 37 Diesel Shunting Loco motives Only TILBURY DOCKS P L A Amend to read TILBURY RAIL TERMINAL AND EXCHANGE SIDINGS PLA SIDINGS Add
161. switching on of the special loading control signals 5 The train will be propelled during the loading operations and the Driver must stop with the locomotive cab opposite each of the notice boards until he receives authority to continue the movement Upon completion of loading the Driver must continue to propel the train to a position clear on the Wakefield side of the weighbridge 6 emergency the Guard must place the special loading signals to the aspect by means of the lineside switch at the Bunker and advise the Bunk circumstances 7 When the train is again clear on the Wakefield side of the weighbridge the Guard will be advised by the Bunker Operator when gross weighing can commence After permission is received the train must be drawn forward over the weighbridge at a speed not exceeding 3m p h and it will be stopped by the switching on of the special loading control signals 8 Upon completion of gross weighing and the train is Stopped the Driver will again be authorised to propel the train and he must continue this movement until the train is in a position to the rear of G P L Signal 618 Stop Immediately er Operator of the 9 A train on the bunker line is limited to a max imum speed of 15m p h subject to the lower Speed of 3m p h over the weighbridge Page 300 Page 117 Supplement No 1 ELLAND C E G B Add Working Manual for Rail Staff B R 30054 pink pages clause E 2 17 a is ame
162. te entry and Remarks ALLERTON BYWATER Insert in Remarks column B R Locomotives noi to proceed over Down N C B Loop Line between Down Sidings and Loaded Sidinus and must not pass B R locomotives prohibited board BRITISH OAK OPENCAST Add C1 47 as addl type permitted BULLCROFT EMPTY SIDINGS Delete entries DEARNE VALLEY Add Class 37 as additional type permitted FRYSTON COLLIERY insert in Remarks Column B R Locomotives not permitted to pass beyond prohibition board on Weigh Road FRICKLEY COLLIERY Insert in remarks column B R locomotives not to pass notice prohibiting entry to empty bank siding Page 85 GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY Add Remarks B R locomotives not to pass Engines Prohibited board at Coalite Storage Sidings NEWMARKET COLLIERY BRANCH Methlev Lofthouse Junction to Newmarket Colly 4 5 6 and 7 Loaded Sidings Add Class 31 as additional class permitted GLASS HOUGHTON COLLIERY Insert in Remarks Col Ba Locomotives not to pass prohibition boards in sidings 1 to 18 GLASS HOUGHTON Yorkshire Coke Works Co Sidings Insert in Remarks Col u BR Locomotives not to pass notices prohibiting entry into Nos 5 and 6 sidings 48 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 86 PECKFIELD Add to Remarks Locomotives not to pass notice board on Spoil Stack Road PRINCE OF WALES COLLIERY Insert in remarks column B R locomotives not to pas
163. that there is sufficient clearance for their personal safety Section O Clause 1 1 Amend the Note to Note On continuously track circuited sections of line the Patrolman must also carry a track circuit operating clip Section T Clause 6 2 1 page T 9 re issued October 1975 Item c Amend fourth line to read ei stationed one mile 14 miles where permissible speed js 100m p h or above in rear of the work and a Handsignalman REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING AND SIGNALMEN S GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON DOUBLE LINES BY THE ABSOLUTE BLOCK SYSTEM Page 4 Bell Signals Amend entry in Description column in respeci of 3 1 1 code to Parcels train Company or express freight train composed of vehicles permitted to run at 70 m p h or over REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON DOUBLE LINES BY THE ABSOLUTE BLOCK SYSTEM Page 40 Regulation 32 WORKING IN WRONG DIRECTION 2 3 3 Amend preamble to This Regulation will only apply where authorised by the Regional Chief Operating Manager also as provided for in the General Appendix instruction Light locomotive going to assist disabled train Movements in wrong direction and then only when Regulation 25 is not in operation between the boxes concerned on the line over which the wrong direction movement is required to travel REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON DOUBLE LINES BY THE TRACK CIRCUIT
164. ully understands the extent of the isolation and where live equipment is adjacent to or crosses over the isolated equipment which equipment is live and which is isolated The person in charge of the work must in turn satisfy himself that each man for whom he is responsible fully understands these conditions before the man commences any of the work for which the isolation is necessary If the man in charge of the work is relieved he must similarly inform his relief TM EG W 3 3 YE FOUR DIGIT INDICATORS ON LOCOMOTIVES The four digit indication presently displayed on the front of locomotives is being progressively withdrawn and replaced by two white lights horizontally placed In the meantime certain regions are setting the indicators to show four white zeros and such indication must not be regarded as an incorrect Head Code EXPERIMENTAL MODIFIED TRAIN PREPARATION IN T O P S CUTOVER AREAS In T O P S cut over areas where Train Preparation is being undertaken experimentally by production of substitute Form B R 20896 the following amended experimental procedures to apply 1 Train Preparers to check that the wagon number shown on substitute Form B R 20896 agrees with the painted number on the wagon Should the painted number disagree with the particulars indicated on the substitute Form 20896 the plated number should be checked and if this agrees it should be accepted as the correct number Where a Departmental prefix has been added t
165. ve the train 4 2 Arrival of Locomotive 4 2 1 The Driver must inform the Terminal Overseer of his arrival 42 2 The Terminal Overseer or his nominee will then proceed to the locomotive setting the appropriate hand points on the way admit the locomotive and instruct the Driver as to his route within the terminal 4 2 3 After the locomotive has been attached the Driver and Guard must carry out the brake continuity test 4 3 Procedure 4 3 1 The Terminal Overseer will on receiving acknowledgement from the terminal statt that work in the crane area has stopped signal the Guard to move the train The crane operators will assist by passing on the overseer s signal to the Guard to start the train 4 3 2 The trains must not exceed 10m p h until clear of the crane area bm p h during fog falling snow or hours of darkness 108 EASTERN REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX NORTHERN AREA continued LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Pages 336 337 Page 135 Supp No 1 BILLINGH AM ON TEES TO PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS SIDINGS GROUND FRAME Delete heading and all items under this heading and substitute BILLINGHAM ON TEES TO PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS SIDINGS BELASIS LANE EAST GRID SIDINGS 1 C 1 LTD A notice board as under is affixed at 50 i j yards on the approach Belasis Lane end of the East Grid Sidings d D ML Notice to B R Drivers STOP Do not proceed unti the level crossing ahead is p
166. vements will be made 3 A loud sounding bell to be operated by the Guard to authorise the Driver to commence propelling after the signal controlling the movement has been cleared is situated at the marker board 4 When it is necessary for the NCB locomotive to work over the running road towards the B R SIdings between 15 00 and 06 00 hours Monday to Friday and also on Saturdays Sundays the N C B Shunter is instructed that before authorising the movement to commence he must proceed to the B R telephone at the North End exit of the Sidings and ascertain from the signalman at Leeds box that no movement from the Main line is about to enter the Sidings Add WINTERSETT OPENCAST SITE RAPID LOADING FACILITIES 1 Upon arrival of a Down train in the Bunker line at G P L Signal 617 the Guard must advise the Signalman when the locomotive is ready to run round the train 2 After the run round movement has been completed and the brake continuity test conducted the train must be propelled to a position clear on the Wakefield side of the weighbridge 3 In the case of an Up train for the Bunker line the Driver must continue the propelling movement until the train is in a position clear on the Wakefield side of the weighbridge 4 The Guard will be advised by the Bunker Operator when tare weighing can commence The train must then be drawn forward over the weighbridge at a speed not exceeding 3m p h and it will be brought to a stand by the
167. ving cab of a multiple unit is manned MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD WATH ELECTRIFIED LINES BOOKLET Pages 25 26 Instruction 25 When loading or unloading of 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 cn any material within the wagon but at all times stand on the wagon floor b No part of a tool used by a workman 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 25 MANCHESTER SHE
168. xes unless Gradient otherwise Rising shown Descrip unless Dots tion otherwise indicate shown tin Block Posts continued Slow to Up Goods 75m 63ch 75m 50chs Tyne Delete All connections Fast to Slow Bnd Slow to Fast 74m 62chs to 76m 54chs Low Fell Jn Amend To and from Slow line 77m 49chs to 77m 35chs MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED MAIN AND FAST LINES RTH OF 35m 70chs ON Amend NEWCASTLE AND AUNMOUTH NO Benton Add 4m 15chs to 4m 35chs Ainmouth Station Add ALNMOUTH NORTH OF 35m 70chs ON MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED MAIN LINES 36m 70chs to 35m 70chs AND MARSHALL MEADOWS Amend Block for traips other than those conveying passengers Add footnote Permissive 35m 70chs to 44m Ochs 38m 34chs to 36m 70chs MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED MAIN LINES 44m 75chs to 43m 45chs 47m 40chs to 44m 75chs Add Delete FALLODEN 44m p AND MARSHALL MEADOWS ON Amend Christon Bank LC Delete Block post dot and mi Amend C Up line 560 yards before 147 reaching C5 signal p nuluo5 V HV Nd H1HON XIQN3ddV 1VNOILO3S NOIDSY Nd 1SV Description of Block Signaliing on Main Lines Absolute Block unless otherwise shown Dots indicete B
169. xit from the terminal is via a ground frame secured by padlock The key to the padlock IS attached to the Train Staff Points in the terminal are hand operated Direct telephone communi cation is provided between the Terminal Overseer and North Shore signal box 3 Train arrival 3 1 Preparation The Terminal Overseer or his nominated representative will set thehand points for the appropriate road on the way arriving in time to accept the train without delay 3 2 Arrival 3 2 1 The Terminal Overseer will hand signal the train over the points leading into the Freightliner Depot 3 2 2 The Driver must then proceed into the terminal and stop on receipt of a hand signal from the appropriate Crane Operator or other nominated person 3 3 Handbrakes After the train has been berthed the Guard must apply the handbrakes on at least three wagons at the locomotive end of the train and report that he has done so to the Terminal Over seer the locomotive may then be detached 4 Train departure 4 1 Preparation m 4 1 1 The Guard for a starting train must report to the Terminal Overseer immediately on arrival at the terminal 4 1 2 The Terminal Overseer will ensure that the loading of the train is completed with all containers secure and the tail lamp in place and lit as necessary He will prepare the train preparation certificate and the consist but the handing over of these documents to the Guard does not constitute authority to mo
170. xtinguish the road traffic lights by means of the STOP button located adjacent to the STOP WHISTLE boards c If after operating the plunger to activate the road traffic signals there is no light in the lamp unit a condition of failure will exist and the Guard must not authorise the driver to proceed over the crossing until he is satisfied that it is safe to do so The Guard must obtain the assistance of two B S C employees to control road traffic The circumstances must be reported by the Guard immediately to the Signalman at Wakefield Road signal box Page 307 Page 121 Supp No 1 OAKENSHAW Delete Sub heading and item LEEDS STOURTON FREIGHTLINER TERMINAL 4 2 3 Locomotives from Wakefield Road Add additional paragraph Drivers of Locomotives arriving at the Wakefield Road end must after clearance to No 18 signal stop 81 leading to the B S C F L T Sidings check that these points properly set for the L T sidings 6 Train Departure 6 1 1 Amend Train crews for starting trains must report to the Terminal Overseer immediately on arrival at the terminal Page 311 NORMANTON ALTOFTS TO YORK CHALONERS WHIN Add HICKSON AND WELCH LIMITED SIDING CASTLEFORD Working Manual for Rail Staff BR 30054 pink pages clause E 2 17 c is amended as follows Paragraph 2 does not apply A brake van may enter the sidings The fire in the brake van must be damped down before proceeding to
171. y PORT CLARENCE TO OIL REFINERY JUNCTION Insert New entry PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS SIDINGS GROUND FRAME TO MONSANTO CHEMICAL SIDINGS RA8 Yes 5 5 Page 44 RETFORD WHISKER HILL TO RETFORD NORTH CURVE Amend to 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 Delete entry under Remarks STARBECK NORTH TO RIGTON Delete entry Page 52 ULCEBY NORTH TO IMMINGHAM Page 57 Amend entry to read Ulceby North to Immingham West East Junctions Amend R A Group to 8 ELY DOCK JUNCTION TO HAUGHLEY JUNCTION Amend RA Group to 8 Delete existing remarks and insert RA6 locomotives and above restricted to 30 m p h over Bridge 2235 at 11 miles 36 chains between Soham and Ely River Ouse Viaduct Page 59 Page 60 KINGS LYNN HARBOUR BRANCH Amend entry to read RA5 No Diesel Shunting Locomotives only KINGS LYNN TO MIDDLETON TOWERS Amend entry to read RA7 Yes b 5 B R Locomotives prohibited in quarries at end of line MARCH TO PETERBOROUGH EAST Amend R A Group to 7 Delete reference to Group 8 locomotives under Remarks column 45 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ETC continued Page 61 BROAD SOUTH TO LOWESTOFT SOUTH SIDE Amend to read R A Group 2 Insert in remarks col Diesel Shunting Locomotives Only Page 62 ST BOTOLPHS

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