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Scheduled trains have priority.
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Trains to be driven by sight without the aid of signalling.
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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.
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Train drivers to ring their bells on the approach to stations, halts, bridges and crossings.
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Speed limit
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On the main line: 15 mph, except at the two sharp curves where it is reduced to 9 mph.
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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
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Trains which convey passengers, fuel or oil may not convey explosives.
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Trains which convey explosives to show red flags front and rear.
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Trains which convey passengers or explosives may not convey fuel or oil.
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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
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Weed-killing to be carried out three times per annum; speed 3 mph.
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Snow plough to be used if more than four inches of snow on line.
[*]Clachbeg Branch Only
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Trains additional to the scheduled services are to follow immediately behind scheduled services, maintaining a safe distance by sight.
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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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