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Operations


Richard T

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  1. Scheduled trains have priority.
  2. Trains to be driven by sight without the aid of signalling.
  3. Tokens to be used to manage line occupancy; the token man at Bothy is to ensure that the shared line to Mains is always only occupied in one direction at any time.
  4. Train drivers to ring their bells on the approach to stations, halts, bridges and crossings.
  5. Speed limit

    1. On the main line: 15 mph, except at the two sharp curves where it is reduced to 9 mph.
    2. On the branch lines: 6 mph.
       

[*]Turnouts at Bothy and Falls to be set and left for the main line; this is the responsibility of the brakeman or guard on trains to and from Clachbeg and Woods respectively.

[*]The hydro spur turnout to be set and left for the branch line.

[*]The rearmost wagon of all trains consisting of more than two wagons—and all trains conveying explosives, personnel or passengers—to be braked and manned by a brakeman or guard.

[*]Trains on the main line not to exceed twenty axles.

[*]Trains on the branch lines not to exceed eight axles.

[*]Passenger coaches generally to be mustered at the front of mixed trains.

[*]The guard’s compartment of combined coaches and brake-vans to face the rear of the train when used by a brakeman.

[*]Explosives, fuel and oil

  1. Trains which convey passengers, fuel or oil may not convey explosives.
  2. Trains which convey explosives to show red flags front and rear.
  3. Trains which convey passengers or explosives may not convey fuel or oil.
  4. Trains which convey fuel or oil to show yellow flags front and rear.
     

[*]Wagons not to be propelled ahead of locomotives on open lines (except works trains and snow ploughs).

[*]Maximum rigid wheelbase on the Woods branch is 4?.

[*]Maintenance of Way

  1. Weed-killing to be carried out three times per annum; speed 3 mph.
  2. Snow plough to be used if more than four inches of snow on line.
     

[*]Clachbeg Branch Only

  1. Trains additional to the scheduled services are to follow immediately behind scheduled services, maintaining a safe distance by sight.
  2. The quarry spur turnout to be set and left for the branch line; this is the responsibility of the brakeman or guard.
     

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