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1. A new Table E iii has been introduced which must be used and as printed insert further sentence This table applies only to trains confined to the Eastern and London Midland Regions GREEN PAGES B Long Loads 3 Unchained Steel Clause B 3 1 o Amend to read The load must overhang the last bearing bolster by at least 2ft Sins Clause B 3 2 a Amend to read Wagons with alternative stanchion positions must be used an d the stanchions placed at least one hole in from the outside position to prevent the load from splaying and becoming O ut of gauge 41 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued GREEN PAGES continued Clause B 3 5 c Amend to read The load must overhang the last bearing bolster by at least 2ft Gins D 5 Code Words and Explanations Amend the code words ROAR and SCAB to read as follows ROAR All concerned have agreed to conveyance of dimensions as follows 05 paid meee from ee to SCAB Following train conveys out of gauge load on wagon Make all necessary arrangements to handle safely while in your yard and wire forward to next yard which train enters E Instructions relating to Particular Traffics 2 Wheeled Vehicles vii Raif road Tank Trailers Sub paragraphs E2 16 and E2 17 es 4t sp we ae The instructions contained in this single sheet issued in April 69 are now no longer ap
2. b Moving the automatic brake controller to EMERGENCY c Applying the parking brake 14 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 2 MODIFICATION OF RULES continued 2 1 3 Section H Clause 5 l Guards ae the High Speed Train will be required to undertake the following additional duties Operation of the lighting and air conditioning switches Operation of Audio Navigator Equipment and Guard Passenger communication control unit Coupling and uncoupling in an emergency Assisting the driver as shown in clause 13 2 2 1 4 Section H Clauses 5 2 1 and 7 2 ee The guard is responsible for ensuring that the destination indications are correctly displayed on each side of the train 2 1 5 Section H Clause 7 3 1 a ae The High Speed Train is fitted with an electric tail light which must be switched on by the driver This must be illuminated during daylight as well as during darkness The guard must ensure the tail light is switched on before starting 2 1 6 Section K Clause 3 7 3 Hand brakes are not provided in the guard s brake compartments of the High Speed Train and the guard must advise the driver that he is leaving the train to protect it in accordance with this Rule The guard must inform the driver of his return to the train 2 1 7 Section M Clause 3 2 Should the accident result in a fire breaking out the driver must take the necessary
3. In the case of a fire on a train the need to separate burning vehicles must be considered before requesting the electricity to be switched off ALTERATIONS TO NEW PROCEDURE FOR ISOLATION AND EARTHING OF OVERHEAD LINE EQUIPMENT WHERE SPECIALLY AUTHORISED DATED JANUARY 1973 Issued to Staff in certain specified areas only Paqe 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 57 INSTRUCTION 49 as amended by Supplement No 2 Amend to read 49 The overhead line equipment must be tested with an approved testing device When it has been proved not to be alive the earthing connections required by the Electrical Contro Operator under Instruction 47 d must be applied and then local earths must be applied on each side of and in proximity to the Working Party and on each seperate electrical section or part section covered by the Permit s to Work Pages 86 and 87 INSTRUCTION 72 as amended by Supplement No 2 item b Delete second and third paragraphs and substitute the following If the Driver has reason to think that the pantograph or overhead line equipment is damaged he must lower the pantograph if not already lowered due to the operation of the automatic dropping device and bring his train to a stand as quickly as possible The dr
4. J Rusham LC P2 Virginia Water Station See page 61 for Southampton line Loncross Station Sunningdale LC Sunningdale Station Ascot Station men pa ae y A o A Distance i P nee between oops an SP 66 signal Running lines Refuge restrictions boxes Sidings miles per hour SE A AD ES Ae E Yds Up Down Descrip tion Between 18 m p and statior Between station and Egham side of Thames River bridge Between Egham side of Tha River bridge and 19m 58chs C Up line 535 yards before reaching F258 signal From 19m 58chs to Pooley Green Crossing From Pooley Green Crossing to Rusham Crossing C Down line 620 yards before reaching F291 signal C Down line 600 yards before reaching F293 signal C Down line 560 yards before reaching F309 signal C Down line 650 yards before reaching F311 signal C Down line 650 yards before reaching F315 signal C Down tine 650 yards before reaching F321 signal C Up line 781 yards before reaching F322 signal C Down tine 650 yards Through junction to Chertsey before reaching F349 signal Catch points spring or unworked trailing pointa i Gradient Rising unless otherwise shown Tin 145 206 146 110 110 263 97 181 174 penunuoo y J14JVL Description Running lines Signalll gnalling on Main Lines Absolute Stations and Block Signal boxes
5. Check that points are correctly set and if provided gate or other physical barrier is open and vehicles are no longer protected by red flag red disc or red light After attaching locomotive the Guard must carry out the Brake Continuity Test and ensure that all handbrakes are released Do not move vehicles unless the permission of the DEPOT SUPERVISOR is first obtained The term DEPOT SUPERVISOR includes a person acting on his behalf NOTE Local instructions to meet specific operating circumstances must be observed in conjunction with the foregoing 38 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued PINK PAGES Add continued b Chemical Depots The following applies at as at which hazardous chemicals as indicated by Dangerous Goods wagon labels B R 21354 B R See UREI RBITIG B R 21278 B R 21279 B R 21280 and special prints thereof are handled 1 Remove tail lamp before entry 2 Remove brake van before entry 3 B R personnel must not proceed beyond the locomotive stop board unless they are authorised by the DEPOT SUPERVISOR 4 No vehicle must be moved within a terminal unless a movement has been authorised by the DEPOT SUPERVISOR NOTE Local Instructions to meet specific operating circumstances must be observed in conjunction with the foregoing c Exchange Sidings i At exchange sidings where tank wagons conveying inflammable liquids with a flash point
6. action to extinguish it and carry out the provisions of Section M Clause 7 The guard must protect the opposite fine in accordance with Section M Clause 3 2 1 3 DISPLAY OF HEADLIGHTS Indicator boxes are not provided Two marker lights are displayed horizontally irrespective of the classification of train In addition a headlight which may be illuminated at all times is placed centrally between the marker lights The Regulations on page 85 of the Genera Appendix do not apply to this train 4 DUTIES OF PLATFORM SUPERVISORS 4 1 The maximum weight of parcels mails luggage and other articles loaded in the luggage com partment of power cars must not exceed a total of 1 ton when the power car is fully fuelled The person in charge of the station platform at which any of this traffic is loaded must ensure that this limit is not exceeded The luggage loading gauge referred to in Clause 1 3 will indicate whether the load limit has been reached and must in all cases be looked at to check that the maximum permissible load has not been exceeded 4 2 The person in charge of the platform must also assist if it is necessary to detach a defective coach see Clause 13 2 5 BEFORE THE JOURNEY All normal regulations for pre conditioning Mark III coaches apply to the High Speed Train see also Section 7 6 DURING THE JOURNEY All norma regulations for the operation of Mark II coaches must be observed during the journey 7 TRA
7. on to the rear portion of the train A speed of om p h must not be exceeded Peng 15 DRIVING APPARATUS DEFECTIVE 15 1 In the event of the driving apparatus becoming defective the train must be brought to a stand and assistance obtained The provisions of the Driver s Manual BR 33056 36 and 37 must be observed The train may however be driven to a recessing point or platform in the rear from the leading cab in direction of travel in accordance with the Rules 15 2 The emergency drawhook at the outermost end of the train where assistance is to be provided must be lifted and pinned in the raised position The spare screw coupling in the luggage compartment may be used if required 16 ASSISTANCE OF FAILED TRAINS This train may be used in emergency to propel a failed train in order to clear the section but only in such cases where the weight of the failed train including the locomotive is not in excess of that of the High Speed Train i e 360 tons The distance over which such propelling takes plac must be the shortest possible i e into the next available loop or siding 21 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 17 DEFECTIVE COACH ROUGH RIDING An increase in vibration and noise in a coach and a lowering of the gangway height usually indicates loss of air pressure from the air suspension equipment in the bogie of the affected coach This must be repo
8. unless otherwise shown Dotas indicate Biock Posts Pages 59461 continued Whitmoor Bog LC P3 Page 61 Wokingham Amend 21 4 1512 VIRGINIA WATER TO MILLBRODK R l Delete table between Virginia Wate Statio and Addlestone Statian and substitute Virginia Water Station See page 60 for Kew East Jn Line TCB Lyne LC P2 Chertsey Station Chertsey LC Addlestone Station Woking Amend 14 1345 7 Sidings Permanent speer restrictions miles per hour Catch points spring o unworked trailing painta From 30m 11chs to Whitmoo Bog Crossing From 31m 57chs to Whitmoo Bog Crossing Over curve between junction and 24m 51chs C Up line 650 yards before reaching F 294 signal From 24m 24chs to Lyne Crossing C Up line 620 yards before F296 signal C Up line 665 yards before reaching F298 signal Through station 193 3048 202 panuisu0d y 37aVy1 cS 53 TABLE F PROPELLING TRAINS OR VEHICLES From To Line Conditions eee Page 68 KEW EAST JUNCTION TO EARLEY Delete heading and items TABLE H1 WORKING OF FREIGHT VEHICLES WITHOUT A BRAKE VAN IN REAR From To Line Conditions Page 69 KEW EAST JUNCTION TO EARLEY Delete heading and item eee LU TABLE P2 LEVEL CROSSINGS AUTOMATIC HALF BARRIERS Name of Crossing Signa boxes between supervising box first Page 71 KEW EAST JUNCTION TO EARLEY Rusham Amend Feltham betw
9. 5 8 6 8 4 4 8 4 6 8 4 7 lf the brake will not release on any vehicle the distributor release handie indicated by a white star must be pulled If the brake still cannot be released the main reservoir isolating cock painted yellow must be moved to the vertical closed position and the distributor isolating handle painted red must be moved to the horizontal brake isolated position The distributor release cord must then be pulled again if the brake on any vehicle is found to be dragging the release cord must be pulled If this does not release the brake it should be isolated as described in the previous paragraph If the brake does not release and the defect cannot be remedied the vehicle must be detached at the first available point any movement being made at reduced speed If the brake on any intermediate coach is isolated the driver must be informed and instructed to limit the speed to 10 m p h below the maximum permitted speed limit Similarly if the brakes on two coaches are isolated the driver must be instructed to limit the speed to 20 m p h below the maximum permitted speed limit The foregoing speed reductions do not apply on lines where the maximum permitted speed limit is 40 m p h or less but the driver must reduce speed as necessary having regard to the brake power available The train must not be permitted to commence a journey with the brakes isolated on more than two coaches If the brakes become defe
10. B R Sulzer locomotive Class 25 Type 2 1 250 h p B R Sulzer locomotive This permission cannot however be extended to Wath B Hump BERTHING OF INCOMING LOCOMOTIVES AT STRATFORD RUNNING AND MAINTAINING DEPOT As a result of the move of the Running Foreman s Offices to the building at the rear of A Shed Drivers should note that all locomotives arriving on the Depot must pass through the washing machine and be washed and then left at thefuelling point The fuelling point must be regarded as the finishing point for incoming locomotives In the event of any undue delay the Running Foreman s attention must be called BETWEEN BRAINTREE GOODS JUNCTION AND BRAINTREE GOODS YARD Lorries will be crossing tracks and tipping waste materials in triangle at 18m 18chs Tt 23 ALTERATIONS TO THE RULE BOOK Section D Clause 1 Amplify the left hand column of the Exception to read To indicate to a Driver that vacuum or air brake pipe pressure requires to be created Regulations for Working the Automatic Vacuum Brake and Regulations for Working the Automatic Air Brake Section D Clause 5 f Amplify the text on the right hand side of the illustration to read Create vacuum or air brake pipe pressure Section H Clause 3 2 Delete and substitute the following 3 2 Equipment Each locomotive cab is equipped witha track circuit operating clip 12 detonators and 2 red flags Multiple unit ca
11. Millbrook end The Guard of the incoming train must accompany the locomotive to the Termina exit and by means of the telephone obtain the Senior Railman s author ity to pass the stop board and proceed along the engine line to the Millbrook end The Guard will be responsible for operating the Engine Line to Terminal hand points to the correct _ position for the movement and restoring them to their correct position along the Engine Line Engine Line Movements over the engine line must only be made under the authority of the Senior Railman The Terminal Oyerseer will authorise every movement from the terminal as far as the stop board at the junction of the terminal sidings and the engine line at the Millbrook or Redbridge end as the case may be Upon arrival at the relevant stop board the driver or person in charge of the movement must telephone the Senior Railman advise him of the movement required and await permission to pass the stop board Movements entering the arrival road at either Millbrook or Redbridge which require to run over the engine line to the opposite end of the terminal must be brought to a stand at the relevant stop board whereupon the driver must immediately telephone the Senior Railman for instructions A movement over the engine line in either direction must be brought to a Stand at the stop board at the junction of the terminal sidings and the engine line at either end of the terminal and the person in charge of the mo
12. Page 115 DUDLEY HILL BARRET S SIDINGS Delete existing entry and remarks Insert new entry R A 5 Yes 5 5 Diesel Shunting Locomotives only 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 47 OUTE AVAILABILITY OF DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES TRAVELLING CRANES amp PLANT BOOKLET B R 29993 DATED SEPTEMBER 1969 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 Page 120 KNAPTON ASSOCIATED MALTSTERS SIDING Add Asterisk to RA Group and insert in Remarks column Classes 47 46 45 44 and 40 Prohibited from passing loading dock Page 121 LAISTERDYKE EAST TO ENGLISH ELECTRIC COY SIDINGS Amend to read RA 5 _ Yes 5 5 Diesel shunting locomotives only Locomotives not to pass beyond boundary gate leading to private sidings HUNSLET EAST Delete Existing entry and insert HUNSLET EAST Shell Mex amp B P Ltd RA8 Yes 5 5 White Spirit Sidings R
13. Pipe 8 6 1 8 6 2 If a defect occurs to the main reservoir pipe either before starting where it is not possible to remedy the defect without delay or en route the main reservoir cocks on either side of the defective hose must be closed The train will then continue to sae under the 2 pipe system i e with the air being supplied from each end of the train If a defect occurs to a second main reservoir pipe the main reservoir cocks on either side of the defect must be closed The brake throughout the portion between the defective pipes will then be working single pipe and the driver must be advised of the number of vehicles working single pipe When there is no main reservoir supply of air the automatic internal doors must be manually operated on the affected vehicles and the guard should inform the passengers accordingly Increased internal noise and vibration may also be experienced due to deflation of the secondary suspension 18 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 10 BRAKE REGULATIONS continued 8 7 Operation of the Passenger Communication Apparatus Passenger Communication Valve Indicators are not provided on Mark II coaches Operation of the Passenger Communication Apparatus will apply the brake and reduction in the brake pipe pressure will be indicated by the gauges in the driving and guard s bra
14. Rail Staff Part 6 Preparation and Working of Freight Trains Section C the speed 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 restriction which may be imposed in particular cases on account of load being conveyed 4 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued MAXIMUM SPEED OF FREIGHT ROLLING STOCK continued Maximum Speed Description of Vehicles Loaded Empty m p h m p h A P C M bulk cement wagons in number ranges LA 001 190 35 50 LA 200 294 LA 0011 s aa si oy aks Fly Ash 5 out eS ni ve wats 55 55 56 Ton iron Ore ae o Aa se ae 25 25 Prestwin 39 cu an Ws si Sks i 55 55 100 Ton Bogie Rail Tanks n a 0a ee 60 60 Merry go round Wagons ae ete 7 e 45 55 British Oxygen Company 100 ton G L W cryogenic tanks 60 60 45 ton Two axle Oil Tanks 60 60 COV AB conditions of load may travel up to 75 m p h maximum speed 45 ton Two axle Steel AB When loaded heavy 60 m p h maximum speed In other Open AB 1100 T B R T E Bogie Tanks Loaded light or empty maximum speed 45 m p h When Nos 20 000 to 20 007 propelled or assisted in rear in light or empty condition of load maximum speed 5 m 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
15. SEB aia ANA tne a wt N 371 a O r Cod ti of Vessel PrPAIOEBANAATODPSUBAAFIEAHTEVPEDpr oy tatgook LENT PIGSOUEE OUD PESPORGELdsL steer tpn iPr seaysagtlseaaegensragdan Add 37 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 PINK PAGES 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 ii amp mwh 13 any oil or petroleum product Commodity Codes 700 740 and 780 are dealt with and 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 directions of B R staff Remove tail lamp before entry Remove brake van before entry B R handlamps must not be taken beyond the locomotive Stop board B R personnel must not proceed beyond the locomotive stop board unless they are so authorised by the DEPOT SUPERVISOR 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 provide
16. TO HORBURY STATION Amend R A group to 7 Page 18 BARTON ON HUMBER TO NEW HOLLAND Amend R A group to 3 Page 19 BILLINGHAM ON TEES TO PORT CLARENCE Amend section of line to read Billingham on Tees to Port Clarence Philips 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 7 _ Yes 5 5 Locomotives in Groups R A 6 and R A 7 not to exceed 20m p h when passing over Bridge No 3 River Calder Viaduct Paqe 34 IMMINGH AM Delete Admiralty Platform to Immingham Station Insert Killingholme End of Branch to Immingham Station R A Group 8 Yes 2 2 Delete Marsh Jn to West Marsh and Immingham Grimsby District Light Railway Insert Marsh Jn to West Marsh and Immingham East Marsh Jn Grimsby District Light Railway R A Group 8 Yes 5 0 Page 37 insert New entry LINCOLN CHURCH DOCK 5 Diesel Shunting Loco motives only LEEDS CITY HOLBECK JUNCTION TO BRADFORD MILL LANE JN Delete entry under Remarks Page 43 Delete Entry PORT CLARENCE TO OIL REFINERY JN Insert New Entry PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS SIDINGS GROUND FRAME TO MONSANTO CHEMICAL SIDINGS R A 8 Yes 5 5 Paqe 44 RETFORD WHISKER HILL TO RETFORD NORTH CURVE Amend to read RA Group 8 and permitted No of locomotives coupled to read 5 Live or Dead Page 48 SOWERBY BRIDGE MILNER
17. WEIGHT TWO AXLE AIR BRAKED VANS COV AB Brake sticks must not be used to apply brakes on these vehicles The brake lever is long and the lever ratio is therefore high to enable adequate braking without the use of a stick MS 12 86 6 1 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 the brake stick MO13 008 FREIGHTLINER AND MOTORCAR TRAINS incieasing numbers of Freightliner trains are now operating in all Regions One aspect in which these Freightliner trains differ from ordinary trains concerns the direction of travel of the container All Freightliner Terminals are laid out to deal with Containers facing in one direction only This is to make possible a one way only circulation of road vehicles which is desirable for safety and necessary for speed of operation All Freightliner trains are carefully scheduled to ensure that they arrive at the Terminal with the Container doors which are at one end only of the container at the appropriate end Containers are moreover identified by their position from the leading end of the train As confusion and delay could arise from a Freightliner train arriving in the Terminal the wrong way round steps should be taken where necessary to provide for the reversal of the complete train en route Unscheduled diversions from agreed routes could result in trains arriving at Term
18. attached to and submitted with the Train Journal Should for any reason whatsoever the Terminal Overseer not be in attendance to prepare the train and subsequently issue the necessary certificate or should certain items of the certificate be deleted the Guard concerned will be responsible for personally ensuring that all is in order for the train to proceed The Guard will be responsible for carrying out the brake continuity test after the locomotive has been attached to the train After arrival in the Terminal of an inwards train the Guard must apply the hand brake to three wagons at the locomotive end of the train then detach the locomotive and report to the Terminal Overseer that this has been done The Terminal Overseer will then advise the Guard regarding the disposal of the locomotive which must be dealt with in accordance with the paragraph headed Millb or Redbridge End Departure ila ltbrook End Departure Shunt movements from Maritime Terminal to Freightliner Terminal Shunt movements from the Maritime Terminal to Freightliner Terminal via the Connections from the up era line to the up local line the Southampton side of Millbrook station must not exceed five freightliner vehicles PART 3 WESTERN REGION Description of Bloc Signalling on Main Linas Absolute Stations and Block Signal boxes Biock Posts Page 91 ACTON WELLS JUNCTION TO SWINDON Longfield Amend Page 93 Between Bumham Bucks Stati
19. continue to be reported separately and rendered in accordance with the following procedure Multiple Unit Sets a Where multiple unit trains consist of more than one set and one or more of the sets is detached in the course of the journey any report relating to the detached set or sets must be left in the Guards compartment The Guard Subsequently working the detached set onward will be responsible for handing the report to the driver for attaching to his repair book B R 33063 This procedure will apply also in the case of multiple unit sets outstabled for varying periods away from maintainance depots b In the case of E M U stock the completed report must be handed to a station supervisor or other responsible person for transmission to the C amp W supervisor or examiner Where this cannot be done the report must be sent to the Divisional Manager for forwarding to the appropriate C amp W Supervisor c in all other instances the completed report will also be handed to the Driver for attaching to his repair book B R 33063 Locomotive Hauled Stock Except Western Region a a At the termination of the journey the completed report must be handed to a station inspector or other responsible person for transmission to the C amp W Supervisor or examiner When trains divide en route the report must be left in the Guards compartment of the portion affected to enable the Guard of that portion to carry out this instruction at the termi
20. h In addition two 20 ton brakevans must be marshalled at the front and one at the rear of such train and the brakevans at the front must be fitted and piped to the locomotive In such circumstances if it is necessary for the locomotive to be detached on the running line the handbrakes in each of the brakevans must first be applied EXPLOSIVES MILITARY USE OF FIREFIGHTING CLASSIFIC ATION _ SYMBOLS Ministry of Defence have been given authority to attach firefighting classification symbols printed on yellow coloured background labels measuring 1 x 1 on vehicles conveying H M Government explosives Labels will be attached by senders and detached by consigqnees Rail staff are in no way concerned with these labels They are intended purely as visual aids to fire service personnel attending mishap GUARDS REPORTS CN DEFECTS IN COACHING STOCK A new form B R 29206 has been introduced on all regions as the standard form for reporting defects in coaching stock replacing the existing form B R 30106 Instructions in regard to the compilation and disposal of the new form are shown on its reverse side and read as follows This form must be used by Guards for reporting defects in coaching stock e g heating or lighting systems bel or telephone communication systems rough riding vibration broken windows defective door locks and other known failures Excluding however hot axle boxes and wheel axle failures which will
21. instructions MO 45 i S O 6 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued LINESIDE INDICATORS METRIC MEASUREMENTS Metric measurement posts have been erected between King s Cross and Hitchin Hitchin and Royston and on the Hertford Branch Kilometres are indicated by white numerals on a square shaped plate kilometres are indicated by a white 5 on a diamond shaped plate In both cases the plates are painted blue These indicators are for use of the Technical Departments only INSTRUCTIONS TO TRAINMEN HANDING OVER TRAINS TO RELIEF When a Driver or Guard is relieved he must advise his relief of all matters applicable to the safe and proper working of the train concerned TWIN BOLSTER WAGONS Tests have shown that there is some possibility of the Twin Bolster Wagons becoming derailed when trains in which they are conveyed are propelled Propelling movements of such trains along running lines must be kept to a minimum and all concerned must ensure that the propelling movement is carried out with extreme care Where a train conveying Twin Bolsters is propelled into an occupied siding it must not be used to push down the wagons already in the sidings In addition the follwoing special conditions must be stringently observed th Twin Bolster Wagons must not be used as runner wagons for over hanging loads 2 Empty Twin Bolster Wagons must not be marshalled between bogie stee carrying wagons VEHICLES WITH HYDRAULIC BUFFERS Vehi
22. other Control Offices concerned Page 90 pages 19 30 Supplement No 1 PROVISION OF ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY TO LOCOMOTIVE HAULED TRAINS FOR HEATING AIR CONDITIONING ETC Clause 24 Table on page 29 of Supplement No 1 Amend Index Number of Class 45 1 locomotives to read 66 Page 90 Delete instruction headed Steam Heating of Passenger Trains Periods during which Steam Heating must be Applied or Discontinued as amended by Supplement No 1 and substitute the following Heating of Passenger Trains Periods during which Heating must be applied or discontinued Except where otherwise authorised Steam Heating Pipes and electrical jumper cables must remain on coaching stock vehicles and be coupled for use throughout the year 26 ALTERATIONS TO GENERAL APPENDIX continued Page 90 substitute continued 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 1 October to 30 April except that at local discretion heating should not be provided if weather conditions render it unnecessary ii From 1 May to 30 September heating should not be provided except if at local BISSTGH OU weather conditions make it essential c Other Trains 1 October to 30 April except that at local disicretion heating should not be iyide if weather conditions render it unnecessary P
23. the provision of Rule Book Section H Clauses 4 3 1 and 6 3 1 have been observed and the train is in good order to proceed also that the tail lamp is in working order and in position on the rear of the train This certificate will be the assurance in Clause 3 of the Working instructions for Freightliner Trains and for Freightliner Wagons attached to other services contained in the General Appendix and the Rule Book Section H Clauses 4 3 1 and 6 3 1 are modified accordingly The certificate to be attached to and submitted with the Train Journal Should for any reason whatsoever the Terminal Overseer not be in attendance to prepare the train and subsequently issue the certificate or should certain items of the certificate be deleted the Guard will be responsible for personally ensuring that all is in order for the train to proceed The Guard will be responsible for carrying out the brake continuity test after the locomotive has been attached to the train Speed Restrictions Movements within the Terminal must not exceed 10 m p h and during fog and falling snow 5 m p h SOUTHAMPTON MARITIME FREIGHTLINER TERMINAL Delete item and substitute Southampton Maritime Freightliner Termina This terminal is on the down side between Millbrook and Redbridge with access by seperate arrival and departure lines controlled by Millbrook signal box at the London end and a reversible arrival departure line controlled by Redbridge signal b
24. via 2eway single line or old East Quay Up Line Poplar Dock Sidings 2 08 09 08 09 Page 77 POPLAR CENTRAL TO VICTORIA PARK insert 47 as additional type permitted Add to Remarks Class 47 not to exceed 20m p h over Bridge No 233 at 43m 36chs SOUTH ACTON JN TO OLD KEW JN L M R Amend Remarks to read Yes Yes Classes 40 44 45 amp 46 prohibited from passing over scissors crossing between up lines in station Prohibited from passing over three way connection in North End Up Side Bay lines Prohibited over connection Down Main to to L T E line Classes 47 amp 48 not to exceed 10 m p h when passing over Chelsea River Bridge Diesel Shunting Locomotives only Diesel Shunting Locomotives only Diesel Shunting Locomotives only Speed not to exceed 5 m p h Diesel Shunting Locomotives only ead Diesel Shunting Locomotives only Diesel Shunting Locomotives only Diesel Shunting Locomotives only Classes 40 44 45 and 46 prohibited over the Down Line at Kew East Jn 3m 776yds and from the Uo Line over the connection at Kew Bridge Depot 45 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES TRAVELLING CRANES amp PLANT BOOKLET B R 29993 DATED SEPTEMBER 1969 continued Page 81 ALLERTON BYWATER Insert in Remarks column B R Locomotives not to proceed over Down N C B Loop Line between Down Sidings and Loaded Sidings and must not
25. A8 m 5 5 Oil Rail Terminals RA8 5 5 B R Lines throughout RA8 5 5 Page 123 PONTERACT BAGHILL Delete all remarks concerning lines 35 and 37 Page 126 RIPON GOODS Delete entry Page 127 SELBY Add New Entry Selby Down Yard RA 9 Yes 5 5 insert New Entry TILBURY C E G B SIDINGS Additional Locos R A Types Double coupled Group Permitted Heading Live Dead Remarks 5 31 amp 37 Diesel Shunting Locomotives Page 132 AYCLIFFE ORD amp MADDISON S QUARRY UP SIDE ONLY Addl Types of locomotive permitted Add 24 and 25 Amend Remarks to read Only Class 24 amp 25 not to exceed 5M P H and locomotives prohibited from passing over River Skerne Bridge Page 135 CARVILLE NEPTUNE SIDINGS Amend entry to read RA8 Addl permitted Yes 5 5 Paae 137 DARLINGTON insert New Entry Diesel Depot RA 9 _ Yes 5 5 Main Line Locomotives and more than two shunting locomotives coupled prohibited from passing over the carriage washing plant line 48 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES TRAVELLING CRANES amp PLANT BOOKLET B R 29993 DATED SEPTEMBER 1969 continued Page 141 GRANGETOWN Insert New Entry Shell Mex B P Ltd RA 8 Yes 5 5 Teesport Refinery Page 143 HEBBURN STATION SIDINGS Amend RA Group to read 7 and delete existing entry under Additional Classes Permitted HEBBURN COLLIERY SIDINGS VICKERS ARMSTRONG amp HAWTHORNE LE
26. 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 CONVEYANCE OF BOGIE PALLET VANS FOR SHELL STAR LIMITED Before this type of vehicle is accepted for conveyance either loaded or empty the Area Manager responsible for the depot or his nominated representative at the originating point must ensure a certificate is obtained from Shell Star Ltd stating that the bogie pallet van vans is are correctly loaded and secured safe for despatch and the Guard of the train must be advised that the certificate has been received for such vehicles on his train The certificate must be retained by the Area Manager concerned for six months MANNING OF LOCOMOTIVES REQUIRED TO EXAMINE A SECTION OF LINE IN AN EMERGENCY In the event of it being necessary for a single manned locomotive to be utilised to examine the line in an emergency under the provisions of Block Regulation 15 and another man in the Footplate line of promotion is not readily available it is permissible for another responsible member of the staff competent in the Rules and Regulations such as a Guard or Station Manager to act as Secondman for the purpose of the examination 12 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued CLASS 40 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES These locomotives must each carry two wooden
27. D OTHERS WORKING ON CARRIAGE OR WAGON STOCK Delete sub heading and item Page 110 i SOUTHALL SHELL MEX AND B P LTD PRIVATE SIDING Delete instruction and substitute The instructions in the Working Manual for Rail Staff Section 3 Pink Pages Section E Marshalling and Movement clause E2 17 apply with the addition that a train of any description or light locomotive must be brought to a stand at the stop board on the siding and not proceed beyond it towards the discharge area until the Guard has obtained a Permission to Enter or Certificate of Readiness from the Depot Supervisor and the Depot Supervisor has given authority for the movement to take place Page 111 112 E TOTAL OIL TERMINAL LANGLEY Add to clause 1 4 The Termina Supervisor can be called to the gates through use of a public address system installed on the gatepost between Nos 2 and 3 Sidings Add to Clause 1 6 The reach wagon must be marshalled between the locomotive and the train and the continuous air or vacuum brake must be in use Amend last sentence of Clause 2 4 When the brake hoses have been reconnected the Guard must carry out the Brake Continuity Test and ensure that all handbrakes are released Amend Clause 2 6 The train must be brought to a stand on the Loop clear of all points and after the reach wagon has been detached the Guard must carry out a Brake Continuity Test andreplace the tail lamp SLOUGH E
28. English Electric locomotive Class 47 Type 4 2750 hp Brush Sulzer locomotive Class 55 Type 5 3300 hp English Electric locomotive The following conditions are laid down to cover these emergemcy movements 1 The only persons authorised to introduce this work are the Yard Manager or the Assistant Yard Manager on duty 2 When the permitted locomotives move over the Main Hump with or without wagons attached they must not exceed a maximum speed of 4 m p h l The Driver should be reminded of this in each case of this emergency working No load should be taken over the Main Hump liable to cause the locomotive to slip 4 Authorised locomotives will be permitted to run over the Main Hump with or without a raft of wagons in either direction through the main sorting sidings 5 The maximum speed limit of 4 m p h must never be exceeded The Dowty Booster Retarders should not require their pressure reducing 7 Diesel Electric Main line locomotives must not be worked at any time over the Mechanical feed toads to the secondary hump WATH MARSHALLING YARD MOVEMENT F LOCOMOTIVES OVER WATH A HUMP Locomotives of the undermentioned classes are now permitted to work over Wath A Hump Class 31 Type 2 1250 1470 h p Brush locomotive Class 37 Type 3 1750 h p English Electric locomotive Class 47 Type 4 1750 h p Brush Sulzer locomotive Class 20 Type 1 1 000 h p E E locomotive Class 24 Type 2 1 160 h p
29. IN PREPARATION FOR SERVICE BY GUARDS 7 1 Before taking charge of the train guards must obtain in addition to normal equipment a tape cassette labelled as per the train to be worked This is for the use in the Audio Navigator equipment 15 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 7 TRAIN PREPARATION FOR SERVICE BY GUARDS continued 7 2 The guard must check on each coach that the distributor isolating handle which is painted red is in the vertical brake operative position and the main reservoir isolating cock handle which is painted yellow is in the horizontal open position If the distributor tsolating handle is found in the horizontal isolated position but the vehicle is without a For Repair Automatic Brake Defective label the handle must be placed in the vertical brake Operative position The main reservoir pipe isolating cock must also be checked to ensure that it is in the horizontal open position 7 3 When an internal or external heating Supply is available the air conditioning equipment must be switched on in each train vehicle by inserting a carriage key into the control panel The key must be inserted with the stem pointing upwards to the position marked OFF The key must then be turned through 180 unti the stem points to AUXILIARIES and A C After a brief period the green lamp will illuminate to indicate that the auxiliary and air c
30. 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 Second Sub Heading Where a locomotive is attached to the vehicles or where the driving cab of a multiple unit is manned WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 PINK PAGES Section C ti Wagon Labels Wagon labels of Marshalling Category J W Y and Safety Class to be re issued by Ministry of Defence See specimens attached 35 Traffic of RN ARMY RAF F MOV 299 A Hott FROM _ OP eb iO THAT Ot DEA Bev Cone LOES arriero teen pana Date of Despatch momma NOT TO BE LOOSE SHUNTED MARSHALLING amg CATEGORY ji a Meee Letter amp Number 7 7 mee No of wagons f in consignment sauma E Contents MEE CONSIZNEE nnn adh tah al telat bite dtd Ltda aar otp Ort HEPA EPT atte re pitaa bathe nace To be completed for shipment traffic only Controlled Service BE FSO NUM BES NUMDEr coe Aerea DO ae paaa a mt A H 1 E Name or Code of Vessel cccccccccsnsnens F MOV 299 B Hot ROM MOV 299 B Creo ta sheen ie Traffic of RN ARMY RAF Date of Despatch nusmannu NOT TO BE LOOSE SHUNTED MARSHALLING CATEGORY ake Load Cat Gross Weight of Contents 5 a fo j RR CONTENES anuninssrrrtsvrrestarisressrennneetern
31. OTYPE continued 11 DRIVER GUARD COMMUNICATION The standard buzzer code for multiple unit trains as amended below will apply for this 11 1 train Stop Tring Start 2 rings Set back the train 3 rings Guard or Driver 3 rings pause 3 rings attend telephone Slow down when 4 rings propelling Driver or guard 5 rings leaving train in accordance with rules Draw forward 6 rings These buzzer codes must be acknowledged by repetition 11 2 When the train is running the driver guard communication control unit must only be used for emergencies 12 OPERATION OF THE AUDIO NAVIGATOR EQUIPMENT 12 1 When the train is in the departure platform the guard must 12 1 1 12 1 2 12 1 3 12 1 4 12 1 5 Unlock the cabinet locks raise the lid and relock it in the raised position Turn the contro knob from position 1 OFF to position 2 STAND BY Note There are two stand by positions Select the correct tape for the train e g 08 40 Leeds Edinburgh and insert it into the right hand slot of the tape reader with the arrow pointing upwards until it Clicks into position Turn the control knob to position 3 RUN ON and listen for the announcer to say START OF TAPE followed by the train description e g Start of tape 08 40 Leeds to Edinburgh When this announcement is heard over the loudspeaker in the apparatus turn the control knob IMMEDIATELY to positio
32. ROYD JN TO BRADFORD EXCHANGE Delete entry under Remarks 43 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES TRAVELLING CRANES amp PLANT BOOKLET B R 29993 DATED SEPTEMBER 1969 continued Page 49 STARBECK NORTH TC RIPON Delete entry Page 52 ULCEBY NORTH TO IMMINGHAM Amend entry to read iceby North to Immingham West East Jns Amend R A Group to 8 Page 59 KINGS LYNN HARBOUR BRANCH Amend entry to read RA5 No Diesel Shunting Loco motives only KINGS LYNN TO MIDDLETON TOWERS Amend entry to read R A 7 a Yes 5 B R Locomotives prohibited in quarries at end of line or Page 60 MARCH TO PETERBOROUGH EAST Amend R A Group to 7 Delete reference to Group 8 Locomotives under Remarks column Paqe 61 OULTON BROAD SOUTH TO LOWESTOFT SOUTH SIDE Amend to read R A Group 2 Insert in remarks column Diesel Shunting Locomotives only Page 63 WYMONDHAM TO FAKENHAM Amend R A Group to read R A 5 Page 65 BOW EX L M R DEPOT Insert Class 47 6 as additional type permitted Class 31 37 amp 47 permitted to work into new Reception Sidings Page 66 BROAD ST TO CAMDEN JN L M R Amend entry to read R A 7 Yes 5 5 Page 70 FINSBURY PARK EAST GOODS YARD Amend entry to read R A 5 Addl Types Yes 2 R Diesel Shunting Locomotives permitted only speed not to exceed 15 31 33 1 10 m p h Main line 33 3 40 44 Locomotives not to pa
33. S FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING WITH TRAIN STAFF OR TRAIN STAFF AND TICKET WORKING Page 112 Bell Signals Class 6 trains Amplify existing item in Description of Train column in respect of Class 6 trains to read a Fully fitted Company or block train Parcels train or milk train Ordinary fully fitted Express freight train composed of vehicles permitted to run at 60 m p h b Ordinary fully fitted express freight train composed of some or all vehicles with permitted maximum speed of less than 60 m p h and with brake force not less than that shown in Section 6 of Working Manual for Rail Staff 29 REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING WITH TRAIN STAFF OR TRAIN STAFF AND TICKET WORKING continued Page 112 Bell Signals continued Classes 7 and 8 trains Amend references in Description of Train column to Section E to read Section 6 Class 7 trains Add the following under existing item in the Description and Code columns Empty coaching stock train not fully fitted but with the automatic brake connected up and in use on not less than half the vehicles and conveying a freight brakevan as the last vehicle 1 2 5 Page 117 Regulation 4 Amend clause e to read e Ata junction other than a crossing place where an additional home signal is situated at least 14 mile in rear of the junction home signal the additional home signal must not be cleared for a train to proceed towards the juncti
34. SIGNALLING ON DOUBLE LINES BY THE TRACK CIRCUIT BLOCK SYSTEM Page 61 Bell Signals Class 6 trains Amplify existing item in Description of Train column in respect of Class 6 trains to read a Fully fitted Company or block train Parcels train or milk train Ordinary fully fitted Express freight train composed of vehicles permitted to run at 60mph b Ordinary fully fitted express freight train composed of some or all vehicles with permitted maximum speed of less than 60mph and with brake force not less than that shown in Section 6 of Working Manual for Rail Staff Class 7 trains Add the following under existing item in the Description and Code columns Empty coaching stock train not fully fitted but with the automatic brake connected up and in use on not less than half the vehicles and conveying a freight brake van as the last vehicle 1 2 5 28 REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON DOUBLE LINES BY THE TRACK CIRCUIT BLOCK SYSTEM continued Page 61 Bell Signals continued Classes 7 and 8 trains Amend references in Description of Train column to Section E to read Section 6 Page 71 Track Circuit Block Regulation 19 Clause g Amend beginning of Clause g to read g Should a Class 7 8 or 9 train pass REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON SINGLE LINES BY THE ELCTRIC TOKEN BLOCK SYSTEM Page 80 Bell signals Class 6 trains Amplify existing item in Descripti
35. SLIES SIDINGS Add Class 08 to additional types of Locomotives permitted Page 144 HEIGHINGTON insert sub entry Oid Town Quarry R A 5 Additional types per Diesel Shunting Locomotives only mitted 24 25 37 HEXHAM Shell Mex Sidings Line No 77 Hexham East lines Nos 18 and 19 Hexham West W P997 Add Class 17 25 and 31 as additional types permitted Add to Remarks Classes 25 and 31 not to exceed 5 m p h Page 145 JARROW STATION SIDINGS Amend to read R A 8 Double Heading and up to 5 locomotives live or dead permitted HYLTON QUARRY SIDINGS Amend remarks to read Locomotives not to proceed beyond entrance gates Page 149 PERCY MAIN DOCK AREA T I C ESSO SIDINGS ESSO DEPOT FROM ENGINE SHED JUNCTION Amend entry to read R A 5 Delete reference to Diesel Shunting Locomotives only Page 157 WEST BLYTH STAITHES Insert Classes 17 and 37 as additional types permitted Add to Remarks Class 17 or 37 permitted in emergencies only WHITBURN JUNCTION HANN amp NEWBY S COAL DEPOT Insert R A 5 Additional permitted Class 37 Yes 5 5 Remarks to read Diesel Shunting Locomotives only Page 158 Lines over which Western Region Locomotives may work with A W S W R in operative position Item 2 Add Dalston Jn Lea Jn Channelsea or High Meads Amend items Add Normanton Leeds Add Rotherham Masborough Add new items 6 Liverpool St Norwich via Ipswich Tho
36. STATES LTD OIL SIDINGS Delete sub headings and item Page 112 TAPLOW GROUND FRAME Delete headings and item Page 113 DIDCOT SHUNTING FROM YARD EAST END TO DOWN RELIEF LINE Delete complete item Page 114 SWINDON Add ROLLING STOCK RESTRICTION 1 The propelling of bogie vehicles to or from B R E L Swindon Works sidings via the connection in the Down Branch line is prohibited 2 a hauling of bogie vehicles via this connection must only be made with the couplings extended ully 7 _ Add SWINDON STATION TRAINS NOT COMPLETELY WITHIN FIXED SIGNALS Other than in exceptional circumstances and then only on the direct authority of the Signalman the starting of trains or shunting movements from any point when the locomotive or the leading vehicle of a propelling movement is ahead of the controlling signal is prohibited Varitype Unit No 451 if gt eee tlie lami i
37. TERATIONS TO THE SECTIONAL APPENDIX SEE SUPPLEMENT No 1 _ DATED 8 FEBRUARY 1975 1 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES G N ELECTRIFICATION HEADSPAN ERECTION JIB Description 1 1 The equipment consists of a rail mounted Jib used to erect overhead line equipment When raised and slued across the adjacent line it provides a working platform 1 2 The Jib when slued is physically restricted to a minimum height of 15 feet above the line on which it is standing and trains on adjoining lines can pass beneath normally 1 3 The Jib must not be used unless details are published in the printed Weekly Notice of Engineering Work Prohibitions of use 2 1 The use of the Jib is prohibited when any of the following conditions apply or develop a Visibility less than 450 metres 500 yards b Darkness c Wind above Force 7 37 mph d Falling snow or freezing rain e Inability due to difference in levels to maintain a minimum height of 15 feet above any line affected Conveyance to and from site or work 3 1 3 2 3 3 The Jib will be conveyed in a train which will normally consist of the following Brake Van Headspan Jib Runner Wagon Two Headspan Assembly storage vehicles Mess Coach Workshop Coach Brake Van Before the Jib train commences its journey to or from site of work the C M E E Department Supervisor in charge must carry out a Safety check in accordance with C M E E instructions The Guard must obtain th
38. TION 6 TABLE C Notes on Special Circumstances C1 8 page 1 Amend Where the Route Availability of a vehicle is not known and is shown C1 8 page 2 Add over Weight per Axle tons the words 2 axled vehicles Add new table and notes 4 axled Two axled bogies vehicles Weight per axle tons R A Up to 13 3 Over 13 14 4 Over 14 15 5 Over 15 16 6 Over 16 17 7 Note i Three axled and six axled wagons should not be conveyed without the authority of form B R 29973 3 unless already panelled ii Any vehicle with axle weights in excess of those shown in the above tables must be submitted to the C C E for authority unless already panelled iii This method of deriving the R A number is for emergency purposes and is only to be used when no other means isreadily available Section 3 Basic Wagon Panels Delete words Vanfits Hyfits from basic panel headed Vanfits Hyfits Shocks etc and Insert note i Brake Force of all unpanelled Vanfits and Hyfits to be assessed as 4 brake tons Note ii insert The Brake Force of all unpanelled Minfits fitted with the Loaded Empty changeover device with the lever in the loaded position to be assessed as 11 brake tons TABLE E Loads permitted with specific brake forces T Page 5 E iii Class 8 Freight Trains not fully fitted para 3 Amend second sentence to read
39. accordance with the Rule Book Section H clause 7 4 3 Ensure that the train load is suitable for the class of train concerned within the capacity of the locomotive and the required brake force is available in accordance with Section 6 of the Working Manual for Rail Staff 4 Complete Train Preparation Forms B R 20896 and B R 20896 138 and a Train Preparer s Load Slip B R 29976 and hand them to the Train Guard or in the latter s absence to the person in charge A Guard who is handed Form B R 29976 fully completed and signed is not required to carry out preparation duties for the train concerned MS 12 85 7 ABOLITION OF BRAKE VANS ON FULLY FITTED FREIGHT AND PARCELS TRAINS Guards on fully fitted freight and parcel trains travelling in the rear cab of the locomotive must not in any Circumstances interfere with or attempt to use any of the driving controls l 10 MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS continued CONVEYANCE OF DEAD ELECTRIC MULTIPLE UNIT STOCK TO SOUTHERN REGION in connection with the movement of empty E M U stock converted Southern Region hauled stock from York to the Southern Region via G N Main line Ferme Park Finsbury Park Dalston and Stewarts Lane These trains must be hauled by a duai fitted locomotive to permit the airbrake being coupled up and class 3 timings maintained In any case where the automatic brake cannot be coupled the multiple unit must not be hauled at a speed exceeding 25m p
40. adcast at incorrect points on the route the guard must proceed as follows 12 3 1 Turn the control switch to OFF position 20 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 12 OPERATION OF THE AUDIO NAVIGATOR EQUIPMENT continued 12 3 2 Lock the cabinet after withdrawing the tape cassette N B The tape will be part of wav through the complete cycle when withdrawn from the unit It should be wound on until END OF TAPE is heard with the Switch in the RUN ON position prior to being used again 12 3 3 Report the condition at the earlies opportunity 12 4 In the event of this equipment being defect ve or when it is necessary for announcements not covered by the prepared script to be made they should be made manually by means of the Guard Passenger communication hand set 13 PROPELLING 13 1 Propelling is prohibited on running lines and in sidings except for movements in connection l single line working for rejoining portions of a divided train or as described in clause 3 2 13 2 When it is necessary to detach one or more defective vehicles and a locomotive is available this must be attached to either end of the defective train and used to perform the necessary shunting movements When a locomotive is not available for this purpose a competent person must ride in the driving compartment in which the driver is situated with the doors open He must
41. ass 6 trains to read a Fully fitted Company or block train Parcels train or milk train Ordinary fully fitted Express freiaht train composed of vehicles permitted to run at 6Omph b Ordinary fully fitted express freight train composed of some or all vehicles with permitted maximum speed of less than 60mph and with brake force not less than that shown in Section 6 of Working Manual for Rail Staff Class 7 trains Add the following under existing item in the Description and Code Columns Empty coaching stock train not fully fitted but with the automatic brake connected up and in use on not less than half the vehicles and conveying a freight brake van as the last vehicle 127 5 Classes 7 and 8 trains Amend references in Description of Train column to Section E to read Section 6 Page 29 Absolute Block Regulation 19 clause e Amend beginning of first paragraph of Clause e to read e Should a Class 7 8 or 9 train pass Delete the note in italics at the end of Clause e REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING BY THE PERMISSIVE BLOCK SYSTEM Page 54 Regulation 4 iv Item a Amend first paragraph under heading a Where Calling on signals are provided to read Goods Lines On receipt of the 2 4 2 bell signal the train must be brought nearly to a stand at the section signal after which the Calling on signa must be cleared REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN
42. ays through stations Section N Clause 2 3 1 Delete including the diagram and substitute the following 2 3 1 The Pilotman must wear on his left arm an armlet with the word Pilotman shown thereon in white letters on a red background ALTERATIONS TO GENERAL APPENDIX Page V INDEX S Page Add Staff working on Outside of Trains Stopped on Running lines oe ar 3 Page 3 dd STAFF WORKING ON OUTSIDE OF TRAINS STOPPED ON RUNNING LINES DUE TO FAILURE OR OTHER EXCEPTIONAL CAUSES Should it be necessary for staff to work on the outside of a train in a position where they would be exposed to danger from trains passing on adjoining line s and a Lookoutman is not available the staff concerned should advise the Signalman of the circumstances and request him to stop and caution trains on adjoining lines On receipt of such advice the Signalman must ascertain the precise location of the train 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 not control the protecting s
43. bs are each provided with a track circuit operating clip 12 detonators and 1 red flag NOTE Two track circuit operating clips are provided in the cab of a locomotive which has only one cab The Driver must have with him a handlamp When preparing the locomotive or multiple unit train he must satisfy himself that the driving cabs are properly equipped as shown above Where the equipment is contained in a sealed case cupboard the Driver must check that the seal is intact as confirmation that the contents are correct If the case cupboard is not sealed he must make a visual check of the equipment Section H Clause 6 2 Delete 1 half gallon can of oil from list of equipment Section K Clause 3 1 3 Delete last two lines and substitute the following at a signal bearing one of the signs shown in Diagram No 1 2 or 3 or is standing at a position light or miniature colour light shunting signal lf the train or vehicle is standing at a position light or miniature colour light shunting signal and is detained for an unusually long time the Guard or Shunter or Secondman where provided must remind the Signalman either by going to the signal box or by using the nearest telephone communicating with the signal box In the latter case the person using thetelephone must ensure that he is speaking to the right Signalman and must clearly tell him the line on which the train or vehicle is standing and the prefix letters and number or
44. cles with hydraulic buffers must not be allowed to stand in marshalling yards and sidings with the buffers under compression CONVEYANCE OF LOADED HEAVY AXLE WEIGHT VEHICLES 1 Loaded 100 ton bogie vehicles must be moved in block train loads and form B R 29973 3 must be issued When movement of loaded 100 ton tanks or loaded 100 ton bulk cement vehicles takes place they may be marshalled in accordance with paragraph 8 of these instructions 2 Loaded bogie tanks and bogie hopper vehicles of a gross laden weight between 80 and 90 tons these vehicles must only be moved in block train loads Where the R A Category of the route is lower than that of the vehicle form B R 29973 3 must be issued Bogie tanks may be marshalled in accordance with paragraph 8 of these instructions 3 Loaded 80 82 ton bogie Palvans must be confined to block train load movements except where specifically authorised to be conveyed on nominated wagon load services Where the R A Category of the route is lower than that of the vehicle form B R 29973 3 must be issued 4 Loaded 81 82 84 ton Strip Coil Coil K and Coil T wagons may be conveyed in block train loads or by wagon load services Where the R A Category of the route is lower than that of the vehicle form B R 29973 3 must be issued 5 Loaded 50 ton 2 axle vehicles must be moved in block train loads only and form B R 29973 3 must be issued When movement of 50 ton loaded tanks or 50 ton bulk cement
45. ctive on more than two coaches on the train during service it may be worked forward at a reduced speed having regard to the brake power available to the nearest convenient point where either the defect can be remedied or the defective vehicles detached The train must not start if the brakes are isolated on both bogies of either power car One bogie isolated on either power car must be regarded as the equivalent to one intermediate coach and the speed limited accordingly Should the brakes on both bogies of either power car become inoperative during the journey the train must not proceed until a locomotive or a fully fitted air or vacuum braked train has been attached to the defective power car Defective Brake Pipe 8 5 1 8 5 2 8 5 3 If a brake pipe becomes defective on any vehicle during the journey the brake pipe cock next in front of the defective vehicle must be closed and the pipes uncoupled and placed on the brackets The brake pipe cock at the leading end of the defective vehicle must then be fully opened and the brake released by hand on the defective vehicle and all others in the rear The automatic brake will be inoperative on the defective vehicle and those in the rear The train must not proceed until either a locomotive or a fully fitted air or vacuum braked train is attached to the rear of the train The train may then proceed at a reduced speed having regard to the brake power available Defective Main Reservoir
46. d 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 engine and train Obtain DEPOT SUPERVISOR S authority to pass locomotive stop board to enter the load ing discharging sidings Position vehicles as required by DEPOT SUPERVISOR A loco motive must not pass the locomotive Stop board unless so authorised by the DEPOT SUPERVISOR After positioning vehicles check that all buffers are uncompressed and apply hand brakes 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 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 loading discharging commences The locomotive 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 loading discharging is taking place 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
47. d 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 therin is a source of danger of ire the Owner must be requested to clear it away Should the Owner decline to remove the undergrowth or the Owner or his Agent cannot be communicated with easily full particulars must be reported to the Divisional Engineer 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 Page 125 Add the following after item headed Whistle Boards LINE SIDE SIGNS INDICATING CATCH SPRING OR UNWORKED TRAILING 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 27 ALTERATIONS TO REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING AND SIGNALMEN S GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BR 29960 REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON DOUBLE LINES BY THE ABSOLUTE BLOCK SYSTEM Page 4 Bell Signals Ciass 6 trains Amplify existing item in Description of Train column in respect of Cl
48. e assurance of the C M E E Department Supervisor that thts has been done The Jib Operator or other qualified person must accompany the train at all times At site of work 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 A C M E E Department Supervisor and an Operating Department Supervisor must be present The line on which the Jib train is to stand must be within an Engineer s Absolute Possession in accordance with Rule Book Section T Part IH The locomotive must remain attached to the train whilst the Jib is in use The C M E E Department must obtain permission from the Operating Department Supervisor on each occasion before the Jib is slued across the adjacent lines If in the opinion of the Operating Department Supervisor the stuing of the Jib would reduce the sighting distance of signals to an unacceptable degree the Operating Department Supervisor must not give permission for the Jib to be slued Train movements must be supervised by the Guard who must obtain the permission of the C M E E Department Supervisor before such movements commence Before moving between electrification structures the C M E Department Supervisor must ensure that the Jib cannot move from a position in line with the train and the speed of the train must not exceed 5 mph Under no circumstances must the vehicles carrying the Jib be left unattended unless the Jib is in the travelling position Should an emergency arise which is lik
49. e guard must apply the brake When in the guard s brake compartment the guard should observe on the duplex gauge that pressure rises in the brake cylinders of both bogies when the driver applies the brakes If a rise in pressure in the brake cylinders of both bogies is not indicated the driver must be immediately informed Brake Defects 8 4 1 8 4 2 Failure to create a brake pipe pressure of approximateiy 5 0 bar throughout the train may be due to one or more of the following defects Defective power car apparatus A defective coach The front brake pipe cock on the leading power car or the rear brake pipe cock on the trailing power car not fully closed An intermediate brake pipe cock not fully opened Leakage between flexible hose couplings on the vehicles m A passenger communication valve open This will be noted by the audible indicator A guard s brake compartment emergency brake valve open Blockage of the brake pipe by an obstruction if before starting a brake pipe pressure of approximately 5 0 bar cannot be created throughout the train the driver must be informed if the leading power car is found to be in order the guard must inform the person in charge who must arrange for the vehicles to be examined and tested 17 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 8 BRAKE REGULATIONS continued Brake Defects continued 8 4 8
50. e identity of the train and exactly where it is standing 2 Understand the circumstances and conditions in which authority is given for a fixed signal to be passed at danger Nothing should be assumed and nothing should be taken for granted 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 madeto maintain wagon sets at the maximum figure In view of this the following additions apply to the Appendix Instructions at Cottam Drax Eggborough Ferrybridge High Marnham Thorpe Marsh West Burton If a defective wagon s is detached at the power station the guard must attach therelevant number of good wagons to bring his train up to the maximum load authorised If 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 with the instructions issued by the Examiner at the power station i Exceptions Trains on return from Ratcliffe power stations must be made up at S
51. e staff may under responsible supervision load or unload wagons by hand methods under live equipment without reference to the Electric Traction Engineer provided a Those engaged on the work do not climb or stand on any material within the wagon but at all times stand on the wagon floor b No part of a tool used by a workman projects higher than the top of his head c The flooring of the wagon is not more than 4 feet 6 inches above rai 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 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 31 MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD 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 braki
52. een Egham and Virginia Water Stations VIRGINIA WATER TO MILLBROOK ve Amend Feltham between Virginia Water and Chertsey stations a e TABLE R CLEARING OF STOP SIGNALS Signal box Signal s eS ee na a ERT E ee en ee ee Page 72 KEW EAST JUNCTION TO EARLEY Delete heading and item Sc ee TABLE Y1 STATION YARD WORKING S tation Platform Lines a Page 74 KEW EAST JUNCTION TO EARLEY Amend Houns ow Down Up Sta ines Up Main n on GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 75 TRACK CIRCUIT BLOCK AREAS DETENTION OF TRAINS AT SIGNALS CONTROLLING ENTRANCE TO TUNNELS THE RULE BOOK SECTION K Delete instruction STOP SIGNALS LOCATED IN TUNNELS Delete clause 2 Re number clauses 3 to 6 2 to 5 respectively Amend clause 3 in last line to read clause 2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS continued ii Page 76 STATION LIMITS TRACK CIRCUIT BLOCK AREAS Signal Box Location Lines Portion of line between Add Old Kew Jn area Down LMR branch signals F135 and F137 Up LMR branch Signal F138 and shunting signa No 431 Hounslow Station area Down Hounslow Signals F153 and F157 Up Hounslow _ Signals F156 and F152 Feltham Station area Down Main Signals F181 and F185 Up Main Signals F186 and F182 Staines Station area Down Main Signals F249 and F255 Up Main Signals F256 and F250 Virginia Water Station area Down Main and signals F293 and F309 or F295 Down Chertsey Up Main and signal F308 or Lim
53. ely to affect the safety of any adjacent line s the Operating Department Supervisor will be responsible for protection arrangements being made and implemented 2 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued GUARDS OF FULLY FITTED FREIGHT PARCELS AND EMPTY i COACHING STOCK TRAINS RIDING ON LOCOMOTIVES The Rule Book Section H Clause 4 4 if a brake van in a fully fitted freight parcels or empty coaching stock train cannot for any reason be heated the Guard is authorised to ride in the trailing cab of the locomotive provided the last two vehicles on the train are fitted with the automatic brake in working order and satisfactory arrangements have been made for the security of mails and scheduled traffic duties MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD WATH ELECTRIFIED LINES WORKING INSTRUCTIONS ISSUE OF PERMITS TO WORK In connection with Instruction No 48 your 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 Forn C to satisfy himself that the person in charge of the work fully 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 necessar
54. en ERT E E 53 7 Consignee No of wagons in consignment mu FePeeSeeeee bars darter er svassBODPISFTGAeBEbbrmasneeerrns a hegaseai ends qv UPPPePGGE tres SOAs A btn Ad hE AG PPAL DALE OG Og be RIDE RENE atret To be completed for shipment traffic only mem Controlled Service FSO NUMBCS cnnwnnmnmannnnnniinunnariimunnnnnneneinvnnn lll NUMDEP ncn Name Or Code GEN CSS Cl soles tela Sash Selec N 36 Traffic of RN ARMY RAF F MOV 299 D FROM peel hb hetd bite detliedl seta leit titise Tritt Date of Despatch uma NOT TO BE LOOSE SHUNTED MARSHALLING CATEGORY Gross t ERE of Contents a amp Number l 7 No of wagons Net Explosive Content i i in CONSIZNMENE sen m P tonne s OTE SIN siiin a Rounded up to the COn NEE aeia a tetera res clus cote oes nearest tonne To be completed for shipment traffic only g Controlled Service FSO Numbers E INU OP siana Traffic of sida Sha cit F MOV 299 C Date of Despatch necans NOT TO BE LOOSE re SHUNTED EAT Me E E r a fai a E Ae Yd ay oat Nai is Per Sonat i a Pr F ie ak 4 Pie oes Letter amp Number SHALLING GORY SAFETY CLASS mea No of wagons coe in CONSIENMENE aun MAR Contini Sassaniin iia i a AAN k Co ns Ig n L L APRE PE AA EE T E A A E TE a B Controlled Service be completed for shipment traffic only ESE i To j P 5 P 7 Tappi Nu mber SOONIELAUDSSASF L EtA OT EAIA tA E O NI Chit
55. ers to Clause F11 20 and F11 28 Part 3 London Midland Region Carlisle 0228 32121 Ext 2301 MS42 094 WHITEPAGES Add to B 6 When a not fully fitted service is scheduled to reverse en route the Guard must hand to the driver two completed Drivers slips 20896 138 one in respect of the journey to the point of reversal and the second to indicate change of brake force head code etc from the point of reversal forward SECTION 6 PREPARATION AND WORKINGOF FREIGHT TRAINS SECTION C Notes on Special Circumstances Add new item 4 _ MARSHALLING OF FULLY AND NOT FULLY FITTED TRAINS COMPOSED OF AIR OR VACUUM BRAKED VEHICLES WITH A PROPORTION OFPIPED ONLY VEHICLES C4 1 Provided brake force is available in accordance with the appropriate Table E of Section 6 of the Working Manual for Rail Staff piped and fully fitted vehicles may be inter mixed to suit marshalling requirements subject to no more than 5 piped only vehicles being formed together With full fitted trains in all cases the last two vehicles of the train must have the automatic brake fully operative except in the case of an air brake service formed with a Cartic 4 unit marshalled at the rear when the train must not start if more than one of the three distributors on the unit is isolated This instruction will be included in the revised white pages to be issued in May 1975 40 WORKING MANUAL FOR RAIL STAFF B R 30054 continued WHITE PAGES continued SEC
56. ge 83 KEW EAST JUNCTION TO EARLEY OLD KEW JUNCTION Delete sub headina and item and substitute Up freight trains requiring to change or release locomotives at Old Kew Junction must be set back into either Reception No 1 or No 2 siding The train must proceed on the Up L M R branch tine towards Kew East Junction sufficiently far to clear the shunting signal controlling the backward movement into the siding concerned To assist Drivers in this illuminated marker boards are provided on the left hand side of the up line indicating where the locomotives of trains comprising 30 50 or 70 S L U respectively should be brought to a stand Trains requiring tobe set back in Reception No 1 siding must proceed an additional distance beyond the board concerned equivalent to 15 S L U When the position light repeating signal working in conjunction with the shunting signal controlling set back movements from the Up L M R branch to Reception No 1 or No 2 siding is cleared this will be the authority for the Driver to commence the propelling movement without first rezeiving a hand Siang FELTHAM Delete heading and item 55 LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Page 83 continued STAINES Delete item for DOWN LOOP Add SHUNT MOVEMENTS OVER SHORTWOOD COMMON LEVEL CROSSING When a shunt movement is made onto the Up Main line which will proceed over Shortwood Common level crossing the Shunter or person in charge of the movement must ensu
57. he other Signalman concerned and also take any action necessary as laid down in the regulations for the protection of the affected lines MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING AND SIGNALMEN S GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS The phrase Where specially authorised which follows the description of a Class 9 unfitted freight pain ie Bell Signals applies only to the classification of the train as laid down in the General ppendix The Is Line Clear Train Description bell signal 1 4 may be used without special authority LINES WORKED ON THE TRACK CIRCUIT BLOCK SYSTEM 1 Absolute possession of running lines for Engineering purposes necessitating a complete stoppage of traffic on such lines Referring to the instruction in the Rule Book Section T Part I1 where Track Circuit Block is in operation no movement must be made outside the detonators in either direction without the permission of the Signalman concerned Before authorising a movement to the rear the Signalman must apply the instructions contained in the General Appendix headed Wrong direction movements where Track Circuit Block is in operation 2 Trains conveying out of gauge and exceptional loads Arrangements for any wrong direction movement which is required must be made in accordance with the instructions contained in the General Appendix headed Wrong direction movements where Track Circuit Block is in operation 45 TON GROSS LADEN
58. her loaded or empty VEHICLES FITTED WITH A F I VACUUM BRAKE EQUIPMENT IN TRAINS WORKED BY SOUTHERN REGION LOCOMOTIVES OR DESTINED FOR THE SOUTHERN REGION Vehicles fitted with A F I Accelerator Freight DA Inshot vacuum brake equipment must not be included in the fitted portion of the partly fitted vacuum braked train if the train isto be worked by a locomotive allocated to the Southern Region or if the destination of the train is located within the Southern Region The vehicles fitted with A F I equipment can be identified by either a metal plate with the letters A F I or these letters painted on the solebar on each side of the vehicle Southern Region 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 A C ELECTRIFIED LINES WORKING INSTRUCTIONS BOOK BR 29987 The instructions for operating Electric Multiple Units indicate that the electric tail lamps fitted to such should beused Instruction 76 Rule Book Section H Clause 7 modification Prior to B R 29987 being issued in 1967 it was the practice on the Eastern Region to carry an emergency oil tail lamp but this was cancelled by the instruction referred to Some trains however have continued to carry an emergency oil lamp It is no longer necessary to carry an emergency oil tail lamp on these trains WAGONS FITTED WITH DISC
59. hirebrook 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 Barnsley Junction for Barnsley area collieries or at Wath Yard for South Yorkshire area collieries Trains from High Marnham to be made up at the power station In the case of any under loaded train from a colliery to Thorpe Marsh the route of which does not pass through Doncaster these must be made up at the power station MAXIMUM SPEEDS OF COACHING STOCK Locomotive Hauled Coaching Stock Certain locomotive hauled coaching vehicles have been marked 100 m p h or 100 m p h S M and Guards working trains timed in excess of 90 m p h which will be indicated in the working time tables by a sign must if the train is not entirely formed of vehicles marked 100 m p h or 100 m p h S M instruct the Driver NOT to exceed 90 m p h Trains not indicated by a 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 S M in which case the Driver must be so advised by the Guard MAXIMUM SPEED OF FREIGHT ROLLING STOCK Until such time 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
60. ially report experience of the headlight and they are asked to complete the appropriate form and hand it in on completion of duty to their Local Supervisor Other staff are also requested to give comments onthe effectiveness of the headlights when waking on or about the track These experiments are being conducted in pursuance of improved safety on the line Your co operation in commenting and criticising is essential Staff reporting is the best way to judge effectiveness of the headlight It must be emphasized that staff should not rely Onany particular train in the areas mentioned previously being hauled by a locomotive or power car with a headlight in operation SECURITY OF DETONATORS A member of the staff recently lost his satchel containing amongst other things 12 detonators and the Home Office have expressed concern at the nature of this loss and the dangers which result Staff whose duties require them to carry detonators are reminded of their responsibilities for safe custody of the detonators in their possession In the event of loss the facts must be reported Immediately SIGNAL BOXES CONTROLLING LINES IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY OR LINES ADJACENT TO LINES CONTROLLED FROM ANOTHER BOX Should an irregularity occur which requires the provision of any of the emergency block signalling regulations to be carried out on any lines controlled from another signal box the Signalman having knowledge of the irregularity must immediately advise t
61. ignal boxes unless otherwise sh Block Posts Page 57 BRICKLAYERS ARMS TO CRYSTF North Kent West Junction Delete Bricklayers Arms Junction Add Pages 59 461 KEW EAST JUNCTION TO EAR EY Delete table between Kew Eagt Jn Kew East Junction KE See page 11 for Broad Street line Old Kew Junction Controlled by Feltham Brentford Central Station Syon Lane Station Wood Lane L C Isleworth Station Hounslow Station Hounslow Junction Controlied by Feltham Feltham Junction Controlled by Feltham Feltham F 1 6 Feltham Station Feltham West L C TCR Distance Running lines PALACE 865 dnd Whitmoor Bog LC and subs itute prt la Loops and Refuge rostri rt Sidings miles per hour Descrip tion 30 45 45 DRS URS URS 75 20 20 77 54 Catch points sprio unworked traiting TAR Gradient Rising unless ade cg iar C W Up 660 yards before 96 reaching home signal worked falling from Bricklayers Arms Jn Y ivi Through connection Through te local line Between Kew East Jn and Old Kew Jn Through junction al C Down line 695 yards 191 before reaching F143 signal Through junction C Up line 650 yards before 205 reaching F186 signal Description Stations and Signal boxes Block Posta Pages 59 461 continued Ashford Station Staines Station Thorpe Lane LC Pooley Green LC Egham Station Egham LC
62. ignal for any of the adjoining lines involved he must immediately consult the other Signalman and obtain his assurance that he will caution trains on the line s concerned He must also ascertain from the other Signalman whether any train iS approaching which cannot be cautioned and if so the person making the request must be so informed When work on the train has been completed the staff concerned must advise the Signalman and normal working must then be resumed Where necessary the Signalman must advise the other Signalman concerned The Signalman must make appropriate entries in the Train Register 25 ALTERATIONS TO GENERAL APPENDIX continued 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 vacum braked trains from the rear unless the failed locomotive can create and maintain vacum INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE RUNNING AND WORKING OF ENGINEERS SELF PROPELLED ON TRACK MACHINES Section C Pages 69 and 70 Snecial Instructions relatina to narticular machines Ballast Regulating Machines Add on page 70 Plasser type USP 5000 C 39A Ballast Regulating Machines type USP 5000 C will operate track circuits and the provisions of Instruction 11 of Section A will not apply but if detained at a stop signal the provisions of the Rule Book Secti
63. in Nos 1 to 6 sidings as far as fouling points at Poplar Central end of yard a ROUTE RESTRICTIONS FOR BRITISH RAILWAYS _ STANDARD COACHING STOCK BOOKLET BR 29197 Page 1 Note A Amend to read 7 British Railways Standard Coaching Stock stencilled C 1 at the end of the vehicles Page 2 Churnet Valley Line platform lines at Uttoxeter Station Loop Line Etruria to Kidsgrove Buckley and Connahs Quay Branch Delete all reference Dalston Station Poplar Branch ee St Pancras King s Cross Tunnel Delete prohibited and sub stitute The adjoining line to be clear between the limit with L M R maintenance and York Road Tunnel Mouth Page 3 sas Add Newcastle High Level Bridge 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 Page 6 London Transport Executive ee dd St Pancras Kings Cross Tunnel The adjoining line to be clear between the limit with L M R maintenance and York Road l Tunne Mouth a G aE aE a SS a ALTERATIONS TO INSTRUCTIONS AFFECTING EASTERN REGION TRAINMEN WHEN WORKING ACROSS LONDON INTO THE LONDON MIDLAND REGION SOUTHERN REGION AND WESTERN REGION AND ON TO LONDON TRANSPORT B R 30058 PART 2 SOUTHERN REGION pescrprnon io ae ignalling on Main Stations and Block S
64. inals the wrong way round When diversions have to be made the effect on the direction of travel must be considered and arrangements made wherever possible for the train to arrive at the destination Terminal facing the correct way Similar considerations apply to motorcar trains when the cars are normally driven the length of the train to an end dock unloading point and arrival with all the vehicles loaded wrongly round can entail considerable difficulty 9 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued 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 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 If dragging brakes are suspected when running 3 If it is essential to release the brakes more rapidly than is possible using the RUNNING position especially following a series of brake applications This should normally only be necessary when working trains of considerable length 4 In releasing the brakes if the previous application had been made when an overcharge pressure existed in the brake pipe Drivers should also note the following points a If a brake application is ini
65. it of Shunt indicator 814 Up Chertsey yards station side of signa F296 and signal F292 Ascot Station area Down Main Signal F323 and shunt signal No 506 Up Main Signal F348 and shunt signal No 501 Chertsey Station area Down Chertsey _ Signals F299 and F301 Up Chertsey Signal F302 and ground frame shunting signal No 7 TELEPHO NES Delete instruction Add i USE OF SIGNAL POST TELEPHONES THE RULE BOOK SECTION K a instructions for use are shown in the cabinet housing of each telephone When a reply is expected the door of the cabinet must be left open to enable the bell to be heard After use the door must be closed and fastened b At certain signals the instructions in the cabinet housing will indicate that a ringtone will be heard until the call is answered If the ringtone is not heard by the caller the telephone must be regarded as having failed c With reference to clause 3 3 1 in the case of signals controlling the entrance to tunnels the nearest telephone in working order must be used to obtain the signalman s instructions The driver or secondman where provided must have a clear understanding with the signalman to whom he speaks regarding the line on which the train is standing and the prefix letters and number or the title of the signal at which it is detained SERENS EEEE S EAA E E E LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 81 EAST CROYDON UP FREIGHT TRAINS Delete instruction Pa
66. itted types prohibited from entering hopper house 45 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF DIESEL AO ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES TRAVELLING CRANES amp PLANT BOOKLET B R 29993 DATED SEPTEMBER 1969 continued Page 101 Insert new entry UPWELL STREET WHARFE SHEFFIELD BRIGHTSIDE RA5 Diesel Shunting Locomotives only TILBURY DOCKS P L A Amend to read TILBURY RAIL CONTAINER TERMINAL AND EXCHANGE SIDINGS P L A SIDINGS R A Group o Addi 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 Insert New Entry Carlin How R A 8 Yes 5 5 Brake Tenders not Skinningrove Iron Works permitted Insert New Entry TILBURY C E G B SIDINGS R A Group 5 Additional Double Locos coupled Remarks types Heading Live Dead permitted a _ Diesel Shunting 31 amp 37 Locomotives Only Page 102 GAINSBOROUGH LEA ROAD HIGH AND LOW YARDS Add 37 and 47 to additional types permitted Insert under Remarks Class 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 R A 5 Additional permitted 40 451 46t 47 Yes 5 5 tease Remarks to read t Classes 40 45 and 46 not to pass gateway on No 2 Siding
67. iver must immediately report the occurrence to the Electrical Control Operator giving details and advising as precisely as possible the location where the pantograph dropped to enable the Overhead Line Maintenance Staff to quickly locate and repair damaged overhead equipment if the Driver can give an assurance that the pantograph although damaged is clear of possible contact with the overhead line equipment bearing in mind passage through low bridges the train may be assisted forward at reduced speed to a point where Maintenance Staff can examine the pantograph and take any action necessary to allow the train to proceed to destination If the pantograph is so badly damaged that clearance from the overhead line equipment cannot be guaranteed then the train must not be moved until the necessary attention has been given by Maintenance Staff Ifa locomotive is inadvertently driven off the wire the Driver must report the occurrence to the Electrical Control Operator and arrangements must be made for the pantograph to be examined by Maintenance Staff and if necessary secured in a safe condition before the locomotive is moved back under the overhead line equipment Pages 108 to 110 Instruction 108 as amended by Supplement Nos 2 and 3 item b Delete third and fourth paragraphs and substitute the following if the Driver has reason to think that the pantograph s or overhead line equipment is damaged he must lower the pantograph s and b
68. ke compartments of the power cars When there is pressure in the brake pipe an audible indicator will sound beneath the vehicle concerned If there is reason to think that the apparatus has been used but not noticed by the driver the guard must stop the train by application of the emergency brake valve The apparatus must be reset by means of a carriage key which is inserted beneath the operating handie that has been used FIRE PRECAUTIONS 9 1 In the event of an outbreak of fire in the engine room or electrical equipment compartment of a power car the fire alarm bells will ring in all driving cabs and guard s brake compartments The engine will stop automatically in the affected power car after which B C F bromochlorodifluromethane vapour will be automatically discharged in the engine room and electrical equipment compartment All doors giving access to these compartments must be kept closed at all times 9 2 When the fire alarm bells sound staff must not enter the engine room or electrical equipment compartment of the power car without the authority of the driver Any person in the engine room or electrical equipment compartment when the bells sound MUST LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and close all doors 9 3 Care should be taken to avoid contact with or inhaling of the B C F vapour If contact is made with the vapour the following precautions should be taken 9 3 1 Remove the person concerned away from the discharge area to a place where the
69. kground Page 149 Signalman Leaving His Box Second paragraph Amend the end of the second line to read 6e On his return and an entry Add new item immediately after item headed Signalman Leaving his box i SIGNALMAN REQUIRING POLICE ASSISTANCE ianalr j ic i i to use a telephone he hould a signalman require Police assistance and he is unable for any reason to t eer Should aa to Sond the special bell signal Police assistance urgently ae 1 i ce the Call Attention signal to any adjacent signal box The Signalman receiving the ee ae acknowledge it by repetition and immediately request the attendance of the Police at the sig from which the signal was received 30 REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON SINGLE LINES BY THE TOKENLESS BLOCK SYSTEM continued Pages 160 166 INSTRUCTIONS TO SIGNALMEN AT SIGNAL BOXES CONTROLLING THE ENTRANCE OF TRAINS INTO A SECTION OF LINE WHERE THERE IS A LEVEL CROSSING EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC HALF BARRIERS Pages 163 164 Instruction 10 Royal Trains Add between second and third paragraphs Before instructing the Crossing Keeper to take loca control the Signalman must first ensure that the protecting signals on both sides of the crossing are at Danger and that any train which has already passed the protecting signal has also passed over the crossing Where necessary the Signalman must arrange with the Signalman at the other end of the section The Crossing Kee
70. lated and earthed in accordance with the approved precedure Page 15 Definitions of Terms Add Sealing end The termination of a cable in a special insulator mounted on an overhead line structure or on a special structure Page 20 Description of the System Delete the last sentence of third paragraph and substitute Short jumpers are usuaily installed between the terminations of the bare feeders or the sealing ends of the cables and the switches and between the switches and the overhead line equipment In some cases however a cable terminates in a sealing end mounted on a structure and the sealing end is connected to a bare feeder which is supported on the overhead line structures and terminates adjacent toa _ switch 32 WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A C ELECTRIFIED LINES B R 29987 continued Pages 40 and 41 Instruction 26 Add as new third paragraph In the case of a fire on a train the need to separate burning vehicles must be considered before requesting the electricity to be switched off Pages 45 and 46 instruction 36 Delete existing third and fourth paragraphs and substitute the following If water is more than half way up either running rail but not more than 4 inches above the top of either rail electric trains must only be worked over the flooded portion at walking pace to avoid water being thrown by the wheel flanges into the electrical equipment if water is more than 4 inches abo
71. lling Method of Release Remarks Page 103 ACTON WELLS JN TO SWINDON Delete Taplow Points and shunt Switch release See page 112 signals Slough aa A a A A a cc al TABLE Y LINES EQUIPPED WITH B R AUTOMATIC WARNING SYSTEM From To Line Remarks Page 105 Add WEST EALING TO GREENFORD EAST STATION West Ealing Greenford Down and Up READING TO THEALE Reading Southcote Jn Down and Up READING WEST CURVE Oxford R ad Jn Signal R377 Down and Up GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 106 Add REGULATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF BRAKE FITTERS LIFTERS REPAIRERS AND OTHERS WORKING ON CARRIAGE OR WAGON STOCK As an added protection to those set out in the General Appendix C amp W Staff in the Western Region London Division may use a flashing red light to indicate they are working on a train or vehicle if this flashing light is observed no movement up to or of the train or vehicle must be made until the C amp W person concerned has indicated he is clear and has removed the light For coaching stock standing in a station the light will be mounted on the cant rail of the coaches concerned In sidings the light on a tripod approximately 3 ft in height will be positioned on the ground at the side of the last vehicle in accordance with Clause 6 of the General Appendix instructions 60 LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 109 ACTON YARD REGULATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF BRAKE FITTERS LIFTERS REPAIRERS AN
72. n 4 STAND BY If the tape has not been allowed to complete the previous journey keep the control knob at position 3 RUN ON until all announcements of the last journey have been made and the announcement END OF TAPE is heard followed by after a pause of about 45 seconds the start of a tape announcement The control knob should then be turned to position 4 STAND BY About five minutes before departure turn the control knob to position 5 RUN The first train broadcast will then be automatically made The apparatus will work automatically after this for the remainder of the journey over the route shown on the tape label When the train has come to a stand at the final destination platform the guard must 12 2 1 12 2 2 12 2 3 Turn the control knob to position 3 RUN ON until the announcement END OF TAPE followed by the train description is heard on the monitor speaker in the apparatus Then IMMEDIATELY switch the control knob to position 1 OFF Remove the train tape by pressing the tape release button Release the locks lower the lid and lock the cabinet Note The cabinet lid will not close fully unless the apparatus is switched off and the cassette is removed In the event of the apparatus giving distorted reproduction or continuous whistling noises etc check for approximately three minutes if the conditions persist If they do or if the messages are bro
73. nation of the journey b When empty trains are proceeding to a carraige siding where supervisory staff are employed the form must be handed in at that point c Should the empty stock be worked by a Guard other than the train Guard the form must be handed to the empty train Guard or left in the van in which he will travel Until present stocks are exhausted the existing form B R 30106 may continue to be used but it should be dealt with as shown above The new form B R 29206 is only for the use of Guards for reporting defects and form B R 30106 should continue to be used by Drivers and Motormen as their report form 11 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued EXAMINATION OF WAGONS MARKED FOR REPAIR The Board hasin thepast had to settle claims for loss resulting from wagons put into store or which for some reason have lost their traffic labels andhave also been found to be in need of such repair that they have been labelled by the C amp W Staff to Shops This often involves the wagons being stored or placed away amongst cripples and waiting some considerable time before they are attended to When opened the wagons have been found to be loaded it is therefore most important that all wagons or containers should be examined to make certain that they are empty before being put into store or away amongst cripples Van doors should be opened owing to the unreliability of testing by a blow on the side to ascertain whet
74. ncy brake valve for minute observe that the brake pipe pressure falls and that the pressure rises in the brake cylinders of both bogies as indicated on the duplex gauge On closing the _ valve he must check that the brake pipe pressure rises to approximately 5 0 bar and that brake cylinder pressure reduces to zero in the brake cylinders of both bogies 8 2 2 4 The driver must observe the resulting drop in brake pipe pressure and subsequent rise to approximately 5 0 bar 8 2 2 5 The guard must then communicate with the driver and both must confirm 7 their satisfaction with the test 8 2 2 6 The driver must if driving from a different cab from that in which prepar ation was performed or after changing ends press and release the over charge button 8 2 2 7 The guard must not give the signal to start until he has carried out his duties in the above test 8 2 2 8 THE DRIVER MUST NOT START THE TRAIN UNLESS HE HAS OBSERVED THE FALL AND RISE OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PIPE PRESSURE GAUGE IN THE LEADING DRIVING COMPARTMENT 8 3 During the journey 8 4 8 3 1 8 3 2 Should the guard find during the journey that the brake pipe pressure gauge indicate less than the norma brake pipe pressure i e approximately 5 0 bar unless he is satisfied that this is caused by the driver s brake application he must advise the driver in order that the train may be stopped to establish the cause If he is unable to communicate with the driver th
75. nd substitute the following Where circumstances demand that observation or testing of the electrical equipment below roof level be carried out with the covers removed and whilst the pantograph is energised the person in charge must be specifically authorised by the Electric Traction Engineer and must ensure that all the appropriate safety instructions are followed Page 116 Instruction 112 Delete last paragraph as shown in Supplement No 2 and substitute the following Where circumstances demand that observation or testing of the electrical equipment below roof level be carried out with the covers removed and whilst the pantograph is energised the person in charge must be specifically authorised by the Electric Traction Engineer and must ensure that all the appropriate safety instructions are followed Page 130 Instruction 122 Delete last paragraph as shown in Supplement No 2 and substitute the following Where circumstances demand that observation or testing of the electrical equipment below roof tevel be carried out with the covers removed and whilst the pantograph is energised the Person in charge must be specifically authorised by the Electric Traction Engineer and must ensure that all the appropriate safety instructions are followed 7 E a l 33 ALTERATIONS TO a EXTRACTS FROM WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A C ELECTRIFIED LINES BR 29988 Pages 22 and 23 Instruction 26 Add as new third paragraph
76. ng should be in the normal manner All possible air and vacuum connections must be coupled between the multiple loco motives 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 Page 53 Instruction 72 Add Where circumstances demand that observation or testing of electrical equipment below roof level be carried out with the covers removed and whilst the pantograph is energised the person in charge must be specifically authorised by the Electric Traction Engineer and must ensure that all appropriate safety instructions are followed Page 77 Instruction 114 Add Where circumstances demand that observation or testing of electrical equipment below roof level be carried out with the covers removed and whilst the pantograph is energised the person in charge must be specifically authorised by the Electric Traction Engineer and must ensure that all the appropriate safety instructions are followed WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A C ELECTRIFIED LINES BR 29987 Page 6 Definition of Terms Add Cable An insulated conductor which may be layed directly in or on the ground or in pipe or troughing or attached directly to an overhead line structure Instruction 47 Clause a Add lf any of the work is to be done in proximity to the sealing ends of cables he shall arrange for these to be iso
77. ntally and then on service trains from dusk to dawn only in the following areas Class 124 Diese Multiple Units based at Hull and working on the following selected services on the Trans Pennine route between Eastern and London Midland Regions 1M58 09 48 Hull Manchester 1E74 14 57 Manchester York 1H89 17 07 York Hull 1M80 19 44 Hull Liverpool 1E06 09 10 Liverpool Hull 1M69 13 48 Hull Manchester 1P67 17 15 Manchester E Blackpool 1J20 07 07 Blackpool Manchester 1E98 12 57 Manchester York 1M75 15 17 York Liverpool 1E59 18 10 Liverpoo Huli To assist in assessing the effectiveness of fitting the headlights it is essential that reports of performance are received from the undermentioned groups of staff i Staff working on running lines C C E C S amp T E etc as regards the warning of approaching trains given by the headlight ii Drivers working the locomotives multiple units fitted with the headlight to report on back glare if any experienced in the cab and general effect on sighting of signals and lineside Signs particularly temporary speed restrictions whilst the headlights are in operation iii Drivers of oncoming trains in respect of dazzle experienced when meeting a locomotive multiple unit with its headlight in operation with particular reference to signal sighting Questionnaires are directly available for Drivers and C C E staff to spec
78. of 15 minutes the Senior Railman not being present the driver must telephone the Senior Railman for instructions A train emanating from the Millbrook end requiring to propel back into the Terminal The Senior Railman will instruct the Driver to proceed along the Engine Line and pass the stop board at the Redbridge end and bring his train to a stand clear of the hand points to the Terminal The Guard must alight from the train at the Terminal hand points and when advised by the Senior Railman the siding to which the movement is to proceed he will then assist in controlling the movement back into the Terminal The Senior Railman is responsible for operating the Engine line to Terminal hand points to the correct position for the movements and restoring the points to their correct position along the Engine line Redbridge End Departures When a train is ready to leave the termina the Terminal Overseer will authorise the movement to proceed to the stop board at the junction of the terminal sidings and the engine line The Senior Railman will be responsible for operating the Terminal to Engine line handpoints and authorising the Driver to pass the stop board and proceed to the shunting signal controlling movements along the Arrival Departure line also restoring the handpoints to their correct position along the Engine tine Light locomotives leaving the Redbridge end of the Terminal and requiring to proceed along the Engine Line to the
79. of up to 1410F 61 C are placed by locomotives and shunters of concerns other than British Rail for collection by British Rail locomotives a Certificate of Closure must be obtained ii Observe all Local instructions Complete in Duplicate BR dcrou a uietuncades Semnal N Siesiecarcetehareetnnccsesetouss CERTIFICATE OF READINESS Terminal Date Vehicles ready for collection by British Rail All connections removed all valves closed Ail manlids closed manlids not opened since receipt Gates unlocked and cpen Signed Company Representative Vehicles accepted from Company Train Title Siding No Signed B R Grade Time Certificate accepted ______ Hrs Original to be forwarded by B R Guard Shunter to Area Manager ______t Copy retained by Company ee mee aoaie rnae o Delete if not applicable E 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 Add 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 MO11 095 SECTION F Fires and Accidents involving Dangerous Goods Amend the following telephone numb
80. on K must be observed in the normal way Page 87 Delete item headed Maximum Permitted Speeds of Locomotives Running Light or with One or 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 Maximum permitted hour as shewn in speed mph when Table A of Sectional running light or Appendices with one or two coaching stock or fitted freight vehicles only Up to 55 No reduction in speed required 60 70 55 75 90 65 95 100 75 Where lower speed limits are laid down in the weekly Notices of Engineering Works or for particular types of locomotives or vehicles such speed restrictions must in all cases be complied with Guards must remind Drivers working trains composed as shown above of the speed limits which will apply on the route over which the journey is to be made When for any reason a locomotive requiring to run light is incapable of attaining the appropriate maximum speed shown in the right hand column above the Person in charge of the Depot where the light journey is to originate must advise the Control Office for that locality who will suitably advise Signalmen and
81. on and Taplow Station Delete Delete all entries between Maidenhead East and Signal R 281 and Maidenhead East fon H T C B Signal S 105 Maidenhead Signal 172 Page 96 Delete Speed Restrictions petweqn Didc t East and Signal R21 Didcot East Signal R 217 Page 97 Between Signal R5 and Challqw Ad Running lines substitute faa and substitute Refuge Sidings Descrip tion DRS Permanent sSpaer restrictions miles per hour 70 25 40 70 40 Catch points spring or unworked trailing points Down Main line to Down Relief line Over Up Relief from Z 22m 26chs to 20m 70chs Down Main line to Down Relief line Up Relief line to Up Main line Down Relief to Up Relief line Down Main line to Down Relief line Up Relief line to Up Main line Up Relief line to No 5 Platform line and vice versa Down Main to Up Main Up Main to Down Main Gradient Rising unless oth erwise own 3 in v JI4V1 8S 59 TABLE L 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING GROUND FRAMES OPERATED BY INTERLOCKING SWITCH OR LEVER AT SIGNAL BOX AND KEY RELEASE INSTRUMENT AT GROUND FRAME Name of Ground Frame Controlling Released by Remarks Page 102 ACTON WELLS JN TO SWINDON Add Taplow Yard to Up Relief Slough Relief line crossover gene nn TABLE L 2 L ST OF GROUND FRAMES RELEASED OTHER THAN BY ANNETT S KEY Name of Ground Frame Contro
82. on home signal if a conflicting movement has been authorised or a train accepted in accordance with this Regulation from another direction in which there is no such additional home signal until the movement which has been authorised has passed clear of the junction or the train which has been accepted from another direction has been brought to a stand at the signal protecting the junction or has passed clear of the junction When however a train for which the additional home signal has been cleared has come to a stand at the Junction home Signal a movement may be permitted ahead of the latter signal or a train accepted from another direction in which there is no such additional home Signal Page 129 Train Staff and Ticket Block Regulation 19 Clause d Amend beginning of Clause d to read d Should a Class 7 8 or 9 train pass Delete the Note in italics at the end of Clause d REGULATIONS FOR TRAIN SIGNALLING ON SINGLE LINES BY THE TOKENLESS BLOCK SYSTEM Page 142 Tokenless Block Regulation 19 Clause d Amend Beginning of Clause d to read d Should a Class 7 8 or 9 train pass Page 145 Regulation 25 clause b i Delete first paragraph including the diagram and insert the following i A competent person must be appointed as Pilotman in accordance with laid down local arrangements He must wear on his left arm an armlet with the word Pilotman shown thereon in white letters on a red bac
83. on of Train column in respect of Class 6 trains to read a Fully fitted Company or block train Parcels train or milk train Ordinary fully fitted Express freight train composed of vehicles permitted to run at 60 m p h b Ordinary fully fitted express freight train composed of some or all vehicles with permitted maximum speed of less than 60 m p h and with brake force not less than that shown in Section 6 of Working Manual for Rail Staff Class 7 trains Add the following under existing item in the Description and Code columns Empty coaching stock train not fully fitted but with the automatic brake connected up and in use on not less than half the vehicles and conveying a freight brakevan as the last vehicle 1 2 5 Classes 7 and 8 trains Amend references in Description of Train column to Section E to read Section 6 Page 86 Regulation 4 c Amend reference to Regulation 14 h to read Regulation 14 g Page 98 Electric Token Block Regulation 19 Clause d Amend beginning of clause d to read d Should a Class 7 8 or 9 train pass Delete the notice in italics at the end of Clause d Page 101 Regulation 25 Clause bj Delete first paragraph including the diagram and insert the following b A competent person must be appointed as Pilotman who must wear on his left arm an armlet with the word Pilotman shown thereon in white letters on a red background REGULATION
84. onditioning equipment is functioning If however the train is to be run empty the control switch must be turned through 90 in either a clockwise or anti clockwise direction to AUXILIARIES ONLY This will enable the motor alternator unit to run and the coach lighting and internal door control equipment will operate 7 4 Individual coach lighting or full train lighting can be operated by a lighting control panel adjacent to the Auxilliary and Air Conditioning control unit Train lighting can also be Switched on from the guard s brake compartment of either power car The train lighting can only be switched on or off if the auxilliaries and air conditioning switch in the coach con cerned is away from the OFF position 8 BRAKE REGULATIONS 8 1 The Regulations for Working the Automatic Air Brake on Locomotive operated Trains as shown in the General Appendix apply to this train with the exceptions as shown below 8 1 1 All pressure gauges are calibrated in units of BAR which is the unit of pressure specified in the new International System of Units Systems Internationale or S I 8 1 2 One bar is equivalent to approximately 14 5 p s i i e Slightly less than atmospheric pressure aaaea eaaa UUU HST Pressure Description BE ee Bar P S 1 Equivalent Main reservoir maximum 10 145 Main reservoir pipe 7 101 5 Brake pipe RUNNING 5 72 5 Brake pipe FULL SERVICE 3 5 60 2 rr eye ri renege 8 1 3 The brake equipmen
85. ox at the country end A reversible engine line which is controlled by the Millbrook Senior Railman connects the two ends of the Terminal 56 LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Pages 83 84 continued SOUTHAMPTON MARITIME FREIGHTLINER TERMINAL continued Millbrook End Arrivals Drivers must bring their train to a stand at the stop board on the arrival road and immediately telephone the Senior Railman for instructions When the Senior Railman has obtained permission from the Terminal Overseer for the acceptance of the train he will authorise the driver to pass the stop board and proceed into the terminal advising him to which terminal siding the train is to run Millbrook End Departures When a train is ready to leave the terminal the Terminal Overseer will authorise the movement to proceed to the stop board at the junction of the terminal sidings and the engine line Provided the departure line is clear and no other movement is taking place on the engine line the Senior Railman will authorise the driver to pass the stop board and proceed onto the departure line as far as the shunt signa controlling movements on to the up docks line Redbridge End Arrivals Drivers must bring their train to a stand at the stop board on the arrival departure road and await the arrival of the Senior Raiiman who will advise the driver to which terminal siding the train is required to run In the event of the train being detained for a period
86. pass B R locomotives prohibited board Page 83 BULLCROFT EMPTY SIDINGS Delete entries DEARNE VALLEY Add Class 37 as additional type permitted Page 85 GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY Add Remarks B R Locomotives not to pass Engines Prohibited board at Coalite Storage Sidings NEWMARKET COLLIERY BRANCH Methley Lofthouse Junction to Newmarket Colly 4 5 6 and 7 Loaded Sidings Add Class 31 as additional class permitted Page 86 PECKFIELD Add to Remarks B R Locomotives not to pass notice boards on Spoil Stack Road Page 89 DEAN ROAD SIDINGS Insert Classes 08 10 11 as additional types permitted Page 95 BOLSOVER COLLIERY BRANCH Amend entry to read Section of Line R A Additional Multiple Working Remarks Group types of Double Locomotives locomotives Heading Coupled permitted of trains Live Dead BOLSOVER LOADED SDGS 4 06 08 09 20 Yes 3 3 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 z m Diesel Shunting Locomotives only Insert new entry PORT CLARENCE PHILLIPS IMPERIAL PETROLEUM LTD SIDINGS RAB Yes 5 6 Locomotives not to pass entrance to gantry area except under the conditions set out in the Sectional Appendix Insert new entry _ DEWSBURY A P C M PRIVATE SIDINGS R A Group 5 Addl types permitted 40 45 46 47 Remarks to read Diesal Shunting Locomotives only Add perm
87. per will advise the Signalman when both barriers have been lowered and the Signalman must not clear the signals for the passage of a train until such advice is received On receipt of advice from the Crossing Keeper the Signalman must where necessary advise the Signalman at the other end of the section Page 166 INSTRUCTIONS TO SIGNALMEN AT NON SUPERVISING SIGNAL BOXES Instruction 7 Royal Trains Amend to read Local control of the barriers wil apply for the passage of Royal Trains In these circumstances however it will not be necessary for Drivers to be cautioned whilst the barriers are being controlled locally but when automatic working is resumed the first train to enter the section from the non supervising box must be dealt with as shown in Instruction 4 Before instructing the Crossing Keeper to take local control for this purpose the Signalman at the Supervising box will ask the Signalman at the non supervising box to place or maintain the protecting signal at Danger and this signal must not then be cleared until advice is received that the barriers have been lowered ee LT CS A rrr rer spent preeerecreeer MANCH ESTER SHEFFIE LD WATH ELECTRIFIED LINES BOOKLET Pages 25 26 Instruction 25 Add When loading or unloading of open wagons is to be carried out on wired lines the Electric Traction Engineer must always be consulted before the work is allowed to commence except that Chief Civil Engineer s maintainanc
88. plicable and the sheet should be withdrawn from the Manual The Index to Green Pages Loading and Conveyance Should be amended accordingly TABLE G CLASSIFICATION OF LOCOMOTIVES Class 24 INSERT note a after RAG Class 26 INSERT note b after RAG INSERT at foot of page a Locomotive Nos 5050 5150 RAB b Locomotive Nos 5320 5346 RAS GREY PAGES H Instructions for Sleeping Car Attendants Amend paragraph H 1 8 clause a to read 7 a rail tickets except gold silver leather and duty passes and season tickets ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCO MOTIVES TRAVELLING CRANES amp PLANT BOOKLET BR 29993 DATED SEPTEMBER 1969 Page 4 Amend R A Group of Class 06 locomotives to read R A 5 Page 6 Delete all reference to Class 14 locomotives Page 7 Amend R A Group of Class 50 locomotives to read R A 6 Amend R A Group of HS 4000 Kestrel locomotives to R A 7 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 42 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF DEISEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES TRAVELLING CRANES amp PLANT BOOKLET B R 29993 DATED SEPTEMBER 1969 continued Page 10 BREAKDOWN CRANES Amend Maximum speed of Crane 103 Immingham to read 60m p h Crane No 1075 now re numbered 330115 Page 17 ARDSLEY TINGLEY GAS Delete entry BARNSLEY EXCHANGE
89. re is plenty of fresh air Arrange for medical aid if the person appears to have been affected by the vapour stating that he has been affected by the discharge of a B C F fire extinguisher 9 3 2 If any liquid from a fire extinguisher enters the eyes flush them as soon as possible with large quantities of clean water 9 4 Fires occurring elsewhere in the power cars or train must be dealt with by hand extinguishers in accordance with instructions contained in the Fire Manual TRAIN HEATING ISOLATING SWITCH A train heat isolating switch is fitted behind a glass panel in each coach In an emergency such as fire etc the train heating supply should be cut off by turning the switch to the OFF position The train heating supply will not be restored by turning the switch back to the ON position and the driver must be informed whenever it is used In the event of fire the provisions of Section M Clause 7 of the Rule Book must be carried out and the air conditioning control switch of the affected vehicle must where possible be turned to the AUXILIARIES ONLY position If the vehicle in which the emergency arose is retained in the train after rectification of the fault the train heating isolating switch must be turned back to ON and the driver informed before the air conditioning control switch is returned to AUXILIARIES AND A C r 19 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROT
90. re heating and super heating both in respect of the necessity for these operations and their duration is to be at Regional discretion as dictated by weather conditions With trains on which the heating is part of the air conditioning system or on which the heating is automatically controlled the system should function normally at all times Page 121 Delete item headed LINESIDE FIRES and substitute PREVENTION AND EXTINCTION OF LINESIDE FIRES Under the Railway Fires Acts 1905 and 1923 the British Railways Board is liable for damage to forests plantations woods orchards market and nursery gardens agricultural land and fences or crops 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 background and that denoting the exit will be a vertical black band on a yellow background Both signs will be circular approximately two feet in diameter Track Chargemen must observe the following instructions Grass and undergrowth on British Railways land which if set on fire might endanger operational equipment must be cut down burnt if this can be done safely and or cleare
91. re that the crossing is clear pelos authorising the Driver to commence the return movement Delete BETWEEN EGHAM AND VIRGINIA WATER DETENTION AT SIGNALS In the event of a train being brought to a stand at either of the following signals the Driver must telephone the Signalman immediately F263 F290 BETWEEN BRACKNELL AND WORKINGHAM Delete heading and instructions VIRGINIA WATER TO MILLBROOK Delete BETWEEN VIRGINIA WATER AND CHERTSEY DETENTION AT SIGNALS In the event of a train being brought to a stand at either of the following signals the Driver must telephone the Signalman immediately F297 F298 MILLBROOK Pages 83 84 FREIGHTLINER TERMINAL Delete item and substitute Freightliner Terminal This terminal is on the up side of the line with access by a facing connection in the up line at the Redbridge end and by a trailing connection in the uP local line at the Southampton end both of which are controlled from Millbrook signal box Inward Services After arrival in the terminal of an inwards train the Guard must apply the hand brake on three wagons at the locomotive end of the train detach the locomotive and report to the Terminal Overseer that this has been done The Terminal Overseer will then advise the Guard regarding the disposal of the loco motive Outward Services The Guard must report to the Terminal Overseer who will before departure of the train issue the Guard with a certificate that
92. ring his train to a stand as quickly as possible 34 ALTERATIONS TO NEW PROCEDURE FOR ISOLATION AND EARTHING OF OVERHEAD LINE EQUIPMENT continued Pages 108 to 110 Instruction 108 substitute continued The Driver must immediately report the occurrence to the Electrical Control Operator giving details and advising as precisely as possible the location where the pantograph was lowered to enable the Overhead Line Maintenance Staff to quickly locate and repair damaged overhead equipment if the Driver can give an assurance that the pantograph s although damaged is clear of possible contact with the overhead line equipment bearing in mind passage through low bridges the train may be assisted forward at reduced speed to a point where Maintenance Staff can examine the pantograph s and take any action necessary to allow the train to proceed to destination f any pantograph s is so badly damaged that clearance from the overhead equipment cannot be guaranteed then the train must not be moved until the necessary action has been given by Maintenance Staff if a multiple unit is inadvertently driven off the wire the Driver must report the occurrence to the Electrical Control Operator and arrangements must be made for the pantograph s to be examined by Maintenance Staff and if necessary to be secured in a safe condition before the multiple unit is moved back under the overhead line equipment HAND BOOK
93. rpe Jn Wensum Yard Wensum Yard Swing Bridge Jn Manningtree Parkeston Stratford Station Thornton Fields Carriage Sidings 7 Wath Road Jn Moorthorpe South Kirkby Wakefield Westgate Leeds 8 Leeds Apperley Jn Shipley Keighley 49 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES TRAVELLING CRANES amp PLANT BOOKLET B R 29993 DATED SEPTEMBER 1969 continued Page 158 continued 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 hait oe Jn Ferryhill Leamside Newcastle including Follingsby Freightliner erminal 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 Monsantos Chemicals Sidings Page 162 ST BOTOLPHS BRANCH Amend R A Group to 7 Amend number of locos coupled to 5 Delete entry under Remarks Classes 08 and 09 permitted in Hay Road Cattle Dock Siding No 18 Siding over connections at East Quay end of Nos 1 to 6 sidings and
94. rted at the end of the journey 18 GUARDS DUTIES AT COMPLETION OF JOURNEY 18 1 When the train has completed its journey the air conditioning equipment may be allowed to operate continuously until the next duty providing the diesel engines are being run or shore supplies are being provided throughout the intermediate period If the train is to run empty to a stabling point etc carriage heating is not required but the air conditioning control switch in each coach must be turned to AUXILIARIES ONLY 18 2 When the train is finally stabled the air conditioning contro switch in each coach must be ee OFF Additionally all coach lighting must be switched off when the train is being staple LIGHT INDICATORS AT DONCASTER Warning light indicators showing LINE CLEAR or TRAIN COMING have been provided at the following locations 1 Adjacent to the Up Mineral points box at Doncaster Mineral Bank at the timber constructed crossing These Indicators apply to train movements on the Down and Up Main lines only 2 At the sleeper crossing located between Red Bank Signal Box and the Shunters Cabin and apply to train movements on the Down and Up Main lines only CONISBROUGH CADEBY COLLIERY The Through Running Road from Cadeby Colliery Signal Box to Denaby A Signal Box at Cadeby Colliery is blocked until further notice ECCLESFIELD EAST SMITHY WOOD COKE EMPTY SIDINGS A level crossing has been installed a
95. s For the information of Railway Staff only B R 31244 1 EASTERN REGION SOUTHERN AREA SUPPLEMENTARY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COMMENCING 8 FEBRUARY 1975 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE CONTENTS Page Miscellaneous Notices 1 Alterations to the Rule Book 23 Alterations to General Appendix 24 Regulations for Train Signalling and Signalmen s General Instructions B R 29960 27 Manchester Sheffield Wath Electrified Lines Booklet Seu wes Boh eee Ge 280 Alterations to Working Instructions for A C Electrified Lines B R 29987 31 Alterations to New Procedure for Isolation and Earthing of Overhead Line Equipment Where specially authorised Dated January 1973 gh aye TSS Handbook of Instructions Relating to Carriage Cleaning and Servicing B R 29620 aa ean aoe SA Working Manual for Rail Staff B R 30054 34 Route availability of Diesel a and Electric Locomotives and aleavolting Cranes booklet Pe B R 29993 l ick Ge z 4 Route Restrictions for B R Standard aoan Stock B R 29197 49 Instructions to Eastern Regi n trainmen ene in the London Area over other Regions and LT lines Sa ef a Sard ARK Bue WA ade cet 3 49 THIS BOOKLET MUST BE RETAINED FOR REFERENCE UNTIL THE NEXT YORK 8 FEBRUARY 1975 ISSUE IS RECEIVED F J BURGE CHIEF OPERATING MANAGER THIS SUPPLEMENTARY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET SUPERSEDES SUPPLEMENTARY OPERATING INSTRUC TIONS BOOKLET DATED 27 JULY 1974 FOR AL
96. s 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 in not available As the equipment becomes available it must be used in accordance with the instructions taid down in the Rule Book Section M and Section T Part 1 LOCOMOTIVES AND MULTIPLE UNITS ROUTE INDICATOR BLINDS Certain Deltic Locomotives have been experimentally fitted with a modified four figure route indicator at both ends The modification consists of an opaque black sheet attached to the existing front glass of the route indicator There are two translucent white discs back illuminated by the existing lamps serving the two outer digits The provisions of the Rule Book Section H para 7 1 1 will require the route indicator box to be illuminated at all times KING S CROSS STATION REGULATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF BRAKE FITTERS LIFTERS REPAIRERS AND OTHERS WORKING ON CARRIAGE OR WAGON STOCK GENERAL APPENDIX PAGE 75 As an experiment duringthe hours of darkness or during fog or falling snow Carriage and Wagon staff at King s Cross station are using a red flashing light in addition to a red flag to indicate they are working on a train or vehicle The flashing light andflag will be fixed to the end of the end coach of the train concerned as required in Item 6 of the above mentioned
97. 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 GUARDS REPORTS ON FREIGHT BRAKE VAN DEFECTS OTHER THAN HOT AXLE BOXES AND WHEEL AXLE FAILURES Freight Brake Van defects must be reported on Form B R 29206 Guards Reports on defects in Coaching Stock The form when completed must be handed to the Supervisor on arrival at destination or to the relieving guard s if relieved on route for handing to the Supervisor at destination On receiving the completed Form B R 29206 Supervisors must ensure that the C amp W Repair Staff are made aware of the reported defects ROBEL TRACK LINING RECORDING MACHINE TYPE 24 21 This machine must be worked in accordance with the instructions shown in pages 62 to 69 of the General Appendix for Lining Machines In addition the outside consolidators must always be in the stowed position when travelling to and from the site of work and when recording When the machine is used on Track Circuit Block Lines or in a section where intermediate Block signals exist solely for recording the Engineer is not required to take Absolute Possession of the line concerned The maximum speeds at which the machine may be run are shown below Over Switches Plain line and Crossings When running under own po
98. see Clause 13 2 13 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 1 INTRODUCTION continued 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 The power car consists of a driving compartment an electrical equipment compartment a diesel engine compartment a radiator compartment and a luggage compartment The luggage compartment is provided with gangway access to the train Two compartments are provided in the rear end of the power cars within the luggage compartment and on each side of the centre gangway These are the guard s riding compartment and the guard s brake compartment The latter was formerly the auxiliary driving compartment but the driving controls have been removed The guard s riding compartment of the rear power car will be the guard s normal riding position Gauges which are applicable to the guard s duties are in the brake compartment and are as follows A brake pipe pressure gauge Duplex brake cylinder pressure gauge A Duplex main reservoir pressure gauge The Duplex main reservoir pressure gauge indicates the pressure in the main reservoir of the Power car On one scale and the pressure which ts fed into the main reservoir pipe of the train on the other scale Additionally in the luggage compartment there is a luggage loading gauge which indicates the maximum weight which can be carried Apparatus in the guard s brake compartment which is relevant to
99. ss 45 46 55 over No 2 long road and No 4 old road except in cases of emergency Page 71 ISLIP STREET JN KENTISH TOWN TO KING S CROSS JN L T B L M R Delete entry under Remarks JUNCTION ROAD JN TO ENGINE SHED JN KENTISH TOWN L M R Delete entry under Remarks Page 72 KING S CROSS GOODS amp MINERAL JN TO ST PANCRAS JN SIDINGS Amend to read R A 10 Page 74 MITRE BRIDGE JN TO NORTH POLE JN L M R insert 2 4 7 Delete Ref to additional classes permitted 44 ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF DEISEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES TRAVELLING CRANES amp PLANT BOOKLET B R 29993 DATED SEPTEMBER 1969 continued Page 75 NORTH POLE JN TO LATCHMERE JN L M R Amend entry to read R A 7 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 Nos 1 amp 3 Arrival 5 Line in Field Sidings All other Field 5 Sidings except entry connections to Nos 11 amp 12 Sidings at Poplar Central end of Yard Entry connections 2 Nos 11 amp 12 Field Sidings at Poplar Central end of Yard Loop Line Junction 4 Sidings Blackwall Spur 3 Stepney Spur 3 Yes 20 24 1 25 Yes 34 37 47 20 37 47 Yes _ Yes 08 09 Yes 08 09 Yes 08 09 Yes 5 5 5 Delete POPLAR CENTRAL TO POLAR DOCKS and insert Poplar Central to 5 Poplar Dock West Quay Poplar Central to 4 Poplar Dock East Quay
100. t 6m p h between Ecclesfield East and Smithy Wood Coke Ovens Empty Sidings ground frame across the Single running line the Empty Wagon line and two N C B Sidings adjacent to the Empty Wagon line ULCEBY STATION Until further notice a restriction is imposed upon the working of B R Standard Coaching Stock stencilled C 1 at Ulceby Station If a train conveying these vehicles is allowed into the staion on the Up Main the Down Main line through the Station must be kept clear and vice versa MO 24 2 BETWEEN ULCEBY AND THORTON ABBEY STATIONS NO 6 OCCUPATION LEVEL CROSSING Until further notice the above level crossing situated at 101 miles 2 chains will be frequently used by Contractors heavy vehicles between 08 00 and 16 00 daily BETWEEN ULCEBY JUNCTION AND IMMINGHAM RECEPTION SIDINGS SIGNAL BOXES NO 7 OCCUPATION LEVEL CROSSING Until further notice the above level crossing situated 101 miles 14 chains will be frequently used by Contractors heavy vehicles between the hours of 08 00 and 16 00 daily 22 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued TINSLEY MARSHALLING YARD EMERGENCY MOVEMENT OF LOCOMOTIVES OVER MAIN HUMP The following types of Main line Diesel locomotives are authorised to run over the Main Hump in an emergency Class 20 Type 1 1000 hp English Electric locomotive Class 24 and 25 Type 2 1160 1250 hp B R Sulzer locomotive Class 30 and 31 Type 2 1250 and 1470 hp Brush locomotive Class 37 Type 3 1750 hp
101. t conflat B 24 ton D coil 22 ton Ale pallet 5 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued MAXIMUM SPEED OF FREIGHT ROLLING STOCK continued Amend Wagon Panels continued 12 ton Palvans Nos B782274 B782523 The maximum speed has been reduced to 45 m p h in all conditions of loading 25 ton Sand lronstone Hoppers with a The maximum speed has been reduced to 35 m p h in wheelbase of less that 10 ft all conditions of loading 27 ton Iron Ore Tipplers The brake force of these wagons in the Heavy and Nos LW25000 LW25099 Medium conditions of loading has been reduced from 21 tons to 15 tons 3 Salmon Wagons The maximum speed has been reduced to 45m p h in the Heavy Medium and Light conditions of loading 100 ton GLW Hopper The maximum speed has been reduced to 45m p h in LS17601 17612 the Heavy Medium and Light contioions of loading MS12 85 2 PIPE TRAFFIC ON BOLSTER WAGONS The recent ban on loading 6 long pipes in accordance with Working Manual Instruction E 1 it is amended forthwith and it is now permitted to load 5 long and 1 short pipe on Bolster wagons with the 5 long pipes secured to the wagon in 2 tiers and the short pipe placed on top and secured independently to the wagon MT6 2 1 5 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 cab
102. t on the Mark III coaches is of the standard British Railways 2 pipe system Calliper disc brakes are used on all wheels 8 2 Brake Continuity Test 8 2 1 The driver and guard must co operate in making this VITAL test which is for the purpose of proving the continuity of the brake pipe throughout the train A brake continuity test must be made in the following circumstances WITHOUT EXCEPTION Before a train leaves a depot or stabling point Before commencement of a journey Whenever a train is taken over in the absence of the former driver and or guard or shunter After the train has been re formed or uncoupled and re coupled at any point After any brake defect or irregularity has been isolated or rectified 16 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE continued 8 BRAKE REGULATIONS continued 8 2 Brake Continuity Test continued 8 2 2 The procedure for carrying out the brake continuity test is as follows 8 2 2 1 The driver who must be in the leading main driving compartment must move the automatic air brake controller to RUNNING and carry out the instructions as shown in the Driver s Manual BR 33056 36 8 2 2 2 The guard who must be in the guard s brake compartment of the rear power car must check that the brake pipe pressure is approximately 5 0 bar and the main reservoir pipe pressure is approximately 7 0 bar 8 2 2 3 The guard must open the emerge
103. the guard s duties is as follows An emergency brake valve A Train Lights On switch A Train Lights Off switch A Driver Guard communication conrol unit equipped with an isolating switch and a cal buzzer Audio Navigator equipment Guard Passenger communication control unit 2 sets of track circuit operating clips When power cars only are being transferred from one point to another they must be run in pairs with the gangway ends coupled in which case they must be signalled and dealt with as for light locomotives A single power car may be hauled by a locomotive equipped with automatic air brake equipment The standard instructions for coupling and uncoupling electrically heated buckeye stock are applicable to the High Speed Train but additionally a 36 way control jumper must also be disconnected and stowed in its dummy socket when the stock is uncoupled and connected when the stock is coupled 2 MODIFICATION OF RULES 2 1 The following rules are modified 2 1 1 Section H Clause 3 2 E The driver must check that the detonator cupboard in the main driving compartment is sealed as an indication that the contents are complete If the cupboard is not sealed a check must be made to ensure that it contains 12 detonators 1 red flag and 1 set of track circuit operating clips 2 1 2 Section H Clause 3 22 Ea The driver is forbidden to leave the driving compartment without a Removing the master key
104. the title of the signal at which it is detained Section K Amend clauses 3 5 and 3 6 to read as under 3 5 Goods lines worked under Permissive Block or No Block Regulations and goods loop lines It will not be necessary for the Guard Shunter or Secondman to remind the Signalman of the position of the train except a for shunting operations as provided for in clause 3 1 3 of this Section o b when such lines are being used temporarily by passenger trains under Absolute Block Regulations in which case the provisions of this Section must be carried out for all trains Unless prior advice has been given of such working the Signalman at the signal box controlling the entry to such lines will stop all trains proceeding over them and inform Trainmen that passenger trains are being worked thereon 24 ALTERATIONS TO THE RULE BOOK continued Section K Amend continued 3 6 Station Working Except for shunting operations as provided for in clause 3 1 3 of this Section it will not be necessary for the Guard Shunter or Secondmari of a passenger train or other train composed of coaching stock or light locomotive to remind ihe Signalman of the position of the train in the following circumstances a at station platform lines worked under Permissive Block Regulations b ata platform where Station Yard Working Section H clause 3 6 is in operation c on dead end lines at terminal stations or on dead end b
105. then inform the driver verbally when to start and stop in accordance with the hand signals given by a person on the platform or on the ground A competent member of the staff must be on the platform or on the ground to signal to the person in the doorway of the driving cab when to start or stop when placing defective vehicles on another line or when rejoining the portions of the train A speed of 5m p h must not be exceeded in any of these move ments when propelling 13 3 When propelling a complete train a speed of om p h must not be exceeded and the guard must ride in the leading driving cab keep a good look out operate the warning horn when necessary and be prepared to stop the train as required by application of the emergency brake see Note below The guard must carefully observe all signals and signal to the driver in accordance with the buzzer codes shown in Section 11 In the event of failure of the Driver Guard communication the train must be driven from the leading end Note The guard must apply the brake in emergency by depressing the plunger of the emergency brake valve on the left hand side of the driving desk 14 TRAIN DIVISION If the train should become divided in running the clriver must as soon as possible apply the parking brake in both portions of the train and the guard must immediately secure the vehicles in the rear portion by means of scotches The provisions of paragraph 13 2 must be observed when propelli
106. these vehicles being conveyed Continental Ferry Wagons Until further notice the speed of all Continenta Ferry Wagons must be resticted as shown below Continental Ferry Wagons marked SS 75 m p h Coaching trains S9 60m p h freight trains S 45 m p h unmarked 45 m p h Special dispensation applies to certain S type vehicles when conveyed on 6872 14 55 SX Parkeston Quay Edinburgh Glasgow and 6E87 14 16 Glasgow Edinburgh Parkeston Quay 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 two services only Amended Wagon Panels With regard to the safety of the line it should be noted that the wagon panels attached to the following vehicles have been amended as set out below Amended wagon panels will be provided as soon as possible to replace existing panels 12 ton Insulated Fish Vans The maximum speed has been reduced to 60 m p h in all conditions of loading 12 ton pipe fitted The maximum speed of these wagons has been red 24 ton strip coil uced to 50 m p h in all conditions of loading 22 ton timber conflat coil plate fitted only and fitted with roller bearings 22 ton and 24 ton plate fitted only 20 ton and 22 ton tube vacuum fitted with plain bearings and roller bearings 22 ton conflat fitted with plain bearings only 12 ton container fla
107. tiated 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 SIR BRAKEC 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 in the closed isolated position and the handle removed 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 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
108. ve the top of either running rail the working of electric trains must be stopped over the flooded section of the line and no electric train whether under its own power or not must be allowed to pass through the water except in the most urgent circumstances and then only under instructions given by the senior member of the Operating Department on the spot not below the grade of Station or Yard Foreman acting in consultation with the responsible representatives of the Chief Civil Engineer and Chief Mechanical amp Electrical Engineer Page 51 Instruction 44 Clause a It has come to notice that due to a printing error in a reprint of this booklet the words AT see specimens on pages 70 and 72 have been omitted from the top of page 51 All Staff issued with this booklet must check their copy and if necessary add the following at the top of page 51 mS AT see specimens on pages 70 and 72 Page 54 Instruction 47 clause a As amended by Supplement No 2 Add If any of the work is to be done in promixity to the sealing ends of cables he shall arrange for these to be isolated and earthed in accordance with the approved procedure Booklet New Procedure for Isolation and Earthing of Overhead Line Equipment Where Specially Authorised dated January 1973 Issued to Staff in certain specified areas only Page 88 Instruction 73 Delete last paragraph as showh in Supplement No 2 a
109. vehicles takes place they may be marshalled in accordance with paragraph 8 of these instructions 6 Loaded 45 ton Steel AB wagons must be confined to block load movement except where specifically authorised to be conveyed on nominated wagon load services Where the R A Category of the route is lower than that of the vehicle form B R 29973 3 must be issued 7 Loaded 40 45 ton 2 axle vehicles excluding loaded 45 ton Steel AB vehicles may be conveyed in block train loads or by wagon load services subject to instructions in part 6 White pages of Working Manual for Rail Staff B R 30054 6 Where the R A Category of the route Is lower than that of the vehicle form B R 29973 3 must be issued 8 Loaded 100 90 85 80 50 45 40 ton tanks may be inter mixed subject to instructions in part 3 ls pages of Working Manual for Rail Staff B R 30054 3 provided that the air brake is operative throughout Loaded 100 ton bulk cement vehicles may be inter mixed with 45 50 ton bulk cement vehicles provided that the air brake is operative throughout MS12 86 0 MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES continued LOCOMOTIVE HEADLIGHTS Certain locomotives and multiple units are being fitted with an electric headlight to improve the Sighting of approaching trains by staff working on running lines and also to provide forward lighting for drivers The headlights will in no way modify the requirements of the Rule Book Section H clause 7 The will be operated experime
110. vement must immediately telephone the Senior Railman for instructions unless instructions have been previously given by the latter person Engineer s Sidings Nos 1 and 2 and Cripple Siding a All movements to and from the Engineer s Sidings Nos 1 and 2 also the Cripple Siding must be accompanied by the Senior Railman who is responsible for the operation of the relevant hand points and or their restoration to the normal engine ine position after the movement has been completed a 57 LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS continued Pages 83 84 continued SOUTHAMPTON MARITIME FREIGHTLINER TERMINAL continued Speed Restriction 3 Movements over the Arrival and Departure lines also the Engine line must not exceed 20 m p h Movements within the Terminal must not exceed 5 m p h General The Guard must report to the Terminal Overseer who will before departure of the train issue the Guard with a certificate to the effect that the provision of the Rule Book Section H Clauses 4 3 1 and 6 3 1 have been observed and the train is in good order to proceed also that the tail lamp is in working order and in position on the rear of the train The certificate will be the assurance required in Clause 3 of the Working Instructions for Freightliner Trains and for Freightliner Wagons attached to other services contained in the General Appendix and the Rule Book Section H Clauses 4 3 1 and 6 3 1 are modified accordingly The certificate to be
111. wer not recording 25 15 When recording 15 15 MATISA TYPE BNRI 85 TAMPING LINING MACHINE The following instructions must be strictly observed in connection with the operation and movement of the above named machine 1 The Instructions applicable to the Tamping Lining Machine Type 5 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 25m p h b Over switches and crossings 15m p h CONDUCTORS ON C C E MECHANISED MAINTENANCE MACHINES On C C Mechanised Maintenance Machines not fitted with D S D equipment notices are being fitted relating to Engine Stop and Hand Brake In cases of emergency the Conductor must apply the hand brake and then operate the Engine Stop Button until the machine comes to rest MP 37 6 11 WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROTOTYPE Note These instructions supersede all previous Working Instructions for the prototype train 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 The prototype High Speed Train is a diesel electric multiple unit consisting of 2 x 2250h p power cars and 7B R Mark IIl coaches although initially only 6 coaches will be provided One power car is attached to each end of the train and the formation must not be varied unless specially authorised by the Regional C M amp E E excep that in emergency one or more coaches may be detached
112. y If the man in charge of the work is relieved he must similarly inform his relief TM EG W 3 3 YE SAFETY OF THE LINE REPORTING PROCEDURE In all cases of displaced loads the following procedure is to be carried out 1 All 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 Type of brake in use on the train c Vehicle concerned and number d Type of coupling in use and its position e Any other factor which in his opinion may have unfluenced the incident e g heavy braking rough riding of vehicle excessive speed These details must also be included in the Guard s Journal The report must be completed even in instances where the Guard makes an adjustment without detaching the vehicle and so avoiding the need for site attendance by a Loading Inspector MT 1274 1 SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL SIGNALMEN AND TRAINMEN When it becomes necessary for a fixed signal to be passed at danger the clear and explicit message bali given by the signal is lost and the safeguards built in to the lowering of the signal are reduced it is important that every Signalman and Trainman should 1 Observe the code of instructions set out in the General Appendix when using the telephone between a signa and the signalbox so that the Signalman and Trainman reach a clear understanding as to th

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