38. The engine-driver shall be responsible for the efficient working of
the line, and shall use the utmost promptitude in dealing with the
traffic as notified to him by the yardmen.
39. He shall be responsible also for the care of the locomotive, rolling
stock, and fittings appertaining thereto, any defect in which that is
beyond his own power to rectify he shall at once notify to the
Superintendent, with whom any further responsibility in regard to such
defect shall then rest. But the washing of the wagons and cars shall be
done by the yardmen as set forth under Rule 21.
40. He shall, further, be responsible for the proper oiling of the axle
boxes, spring slides, swivelling forks, and bake gear of the whole of the
rolling stock; and shall on no account run on the train a loaded wagon
having a hot axle box or a bent axle.
41. He shall see that all rolling stock is kept, as far as possible,
under cover at night and in wet weather.
42. He shall watch carefully that the whole of the line and its
accessories are kept in thorough working order, and shall direct the
foreman platelayer in regard to any part requiring attention.
43. He shall put down white mark pegs, of which he shall at all times
carry a sufficient supply in the brake van, at all points of the line
which he may notice to be in special need of repair.
44. He shall arrange with the foreman platelayer, as set forth under Rule
33, in regard to the time of execution of any work requiring the blocking
of the line.
45. He shall promptly enquire into, and report to the Superintendent, any
case of material left within two feet of the rails, as also any other
infraction of the Regulations which may be brought to his notice. He
shall take care that Rule 11, in regard to passengers by the train, is
strictly observed, and shall allow no person to ride on the engine
without permission of the Duke or from the Estate Office.
46. He shall carefully observe the following County Council Regulations
in regard to crossing the public roads, and shall be personally liable to
the County and District Councils respectively for the consequences of any
infraction thereof:—
(_a_) Every train about to cross the road shall be brought to a stand
at a point not less than 10 yds. therefrom, and the brakesman shall
proceed to the centre of the road with a red flag, and shall, as soon
as any approaching vehicles have crossed the railway, wave the said
flag as a warning to distant vehicles and as a sign to the
engine-driver to proceed and shall continue to wave until the whole of
the train shall have passed over the road. After dusk a red lamp shall
be used in place of a flag (but a green light shall be momentarily
shewn to the driver when the road is clear).
(_b_) No train shall cross the road at a greater speed than five miles
an hour, nor shall any train impede the traffic along the road further
than is necessary for the crossing thereof, which shall in no case
exceed three minutes.
(_c_) Every train crossing the road shall be in charge of a competent
engine-driver and brakesman, and shall consist of not more than
twenty-five vehicles, exclusive of the engine.
47. He shall take care to run no train without a brake-van at the rear
end, and a brakesman in attendance.
48. He shall at all times whistle before putting his engine in motion,
and also on approaching all road crossings, termini, and other points
where a warning may be desirable. He shall, during fog, proceed with the
utmost caution, particularly in crossing roads, and shall be ready to
stop promptly where cattle may be upon the line.
49. He shall approach all facing points with caution, especially after
dark, and shall see that his train is well under control in descending
inclines, particularly the gradient by the Eaton cricket ground.
50. He shall cross the Great Western Siding at Balderton only when the
yard gates are closed, and at dead slow speed, and shall be personally
responsible for any mishap resulting from neglect of this rule.
51. He shall perform no fly-shunting with the engine pushing, and in
draw-shunting he shall proceed with the utmost caution.
52. He shall take care to avoid injury to the rolling stock from shocks,
careless usage, or foul shunting.
53. He shall, between September and February inclusive, carry on the
train all necessary lamps ready trimmed.
54. He shall take care that the breakdown tackle is always kept ready on
the brake van in case of emergency.
55. He shall under no circumstances leave his engine with the steam up
without the hand-brake hard down, the lever out of gear, and the cylinder
cocks open.
56. He shall take care that the spark arrester is kept effective; the
sand boxes full, and that, in conveying passengers, condensed water is
cleared from the cylinders before starting.
57. He shall keep his engine in good working order, clean, and smart;
executing all necessary repairs at the earliest opportunity.
58. He shall keep a careful watch that point-lever weights are left in
the right positions, and that the white bars thereon are kept clearly
painted.
59. He shall notify to the Superintendent at the earliest possible time
any requirement for the rolling stock or line, such as coal, stores,
material for repairs, oil, waste, etc., etc., and shall keep such booked
records of the working as are required.