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Issued by autliori'ty of the Board of Directors. •«>• FOR EMPLOYES ONLY. October, 1879. \f^C/* 1/3 ST. JOHN, N. B. ^^^ ^>^^<^ J. & A. MCMILLAN, PKINTERS, 98 & 100 PRINCE WM. STREET. 1879. m EULES AND REGULATIONS. A PERFECT familiarity with the following Rules, as well as with all Special Regulations which may- accompany the Time Tables, regulating the operation of the road, will be expected of all Employes of the Company ; and an ignorance of their requirements will never be received as an excuse for not obeying them. GENERAL RULES. 1. Employes of the Company must devote them- selves exclusively to its service, obey promptly all orders they may receive from those in authority over them, and conform to all regulations of the Company. Negligence in the performance of duty is equivalent to incompetency, and, if not immediately corrected upon admonition, will always be good cause for dis- missal from the service. 2. The safety of Passengers is the first consideration, together with the regularity and punctuality of the Trains and the comfort and conve^iience of Passengers, 3. All Employes are expected to exercise the great- est care and watchfulness to prevent injury to person or property; and they must in all cases of doubt take tlie course which involves no danger. They must be civil and obliging to passengers and others with whom their duties may bring them in contact; must not use profane or improper language, and must avoid altercations with any person. 4 The use of intoxicating drink on the road or •about the premises of the Company and mofay while on duty, are strictly forbidden. Any Employ^ appearing on duty in a state of intoxication subjects himself to immediate dismissal, and his superior must take him off" duty at once. 5 No Employe is allowed under any circumstan- ces to absent himself from duty without the permission of his superior officer, except in case of illness; and then notice must be immediately sent to his superior officer, so that a substitute may be found in season. 6 Every Employ^ shall make himself thoroughly acquainted with the Eules and Eegulations of the Kailwav, including those contained in the working Time Table of the District in which he is employed ; and he shall keep a copy of the same in his possession. 7 Employfe holding positions of trust, must, when required, enter into bonds for the faithful performance of their duty in this respect. 8 The safety of the public must, under all circum- stonces, be the chief care of the servants of the Com- t take ust be whom st not avoid oad or noking nploy^ abjec'tB »r must imstan- raission 5s; and uperior season. [•ouglily of the A^orking ployed ; ssession. st, when Drmance circum- he Com- ! pany. In the event of an accident on the line, the Manager and Superintendent must be immediately notified, and outside of the Officers of the Railway no information must be given respecting it. SIGNALS. 9. Red is a signal of Danger : Stop : Green — Caution : Proceed Slowly. White — All Right : Go On. 10. These Signals will be made by FhAG^in the day time, and by Lamps at night. 11. In addition to this, any signal waved violently, or a man standing ivith both arms raised above his head, denotes Danger and the necessity of stopping imme- diately. 12. The absence of a Signal o,t a point where one is usually displayed is to be taken as denoting Danger. WHISTLING SIGNALS. ' 13. To Put On Brakes — One short sharp whistle. To Start or Take Off Brakes — Tioo short sharp whistles. To Back — Three short sharp whistles. To Stop at a Flag Station — Three short sharp whistles. To Turn Sav itch — Four short sharp whistles. To Recall a Signal Man — Five short sharp whistles. / 6 / 1 of short sharp wMstles. Danger — A repetiiion On approaching Level Crosdngs of public roaas and citrves— One Long whistle. On approaching Stations- One long continuous whistle. 14 A lantern swung crosswise the track is a signal for stopping ; raised and lowered vertically, tiie s.gna for starting the train ; swung in a drcle, the signal for backing the train. 15 Any signal apparently intended to indicate alarm or danger must be regarded, and when given to a train on the road, the train must be stopped, and the meaning of it ascertained. Should another train be following, a man must be immediately sent back with a proper signal to warn it. 16 A red flag set up by the side of the road is a signal of Danger on the track ahead ; raised and low- ered, COME SLOW. 17 A lantern light is to be used at night in place of the red flag, and to be of red color, when such can be had, BUT A LAMP OP ANY COLOK WAVED OB SWUNG ACROSS THE TEACK TO BE REGARDED. (See Rule 11.) 18 A Bed flag carried upon the head of an. engine and tail of the train, by day, or a Red light by night (in addition to the usual White light upon the head of an engine and Red light upon the tail of the train). I iles. ; roads inuous signal signal signal ndicate X given ed, and er train it back 3ad is a md low- ill place mch can R SWUNG ?lule 11.) 11' engine by night the head le train). denotes that an extra engine or train is following, having the same rights as the train or engine carry- ing these signals. This does not give an engine which is being thus signalled the right to run to a station to which the preceding tmin has run, unless it can reach the station subject to the conditions which govern the engine carrying the flag. It is to be strictly remem- bered that the flagged engine has *' the same rights^'' but not greater ones than the engine or train which carries the flag. Special Rights given the train carrying the flag cannot be used by train or engine which follows the flag. 19. White signals, carried in the manner above described, denote that an extra train is following, but will keep clear of all regular trains. 20. Green signals, carried in a similar way, denote that an extra train or engine will come in an ^^ ' -r <- direction, but will keep clear of all regular tn / 21. All persons doing work along the road, ing a flag flying on an engine, will keep the tic*, clear until the engine thus announced has passed ; or if repairs be necessary, make them only after station- ing a man with a signal half a mile off*. 22. Whenever one train is to follow another, notice must be given to the forward train, and the conductor of the forward train must notify all conductors whom hs may meet at stations of the fact, besides canying I 8 the proper signal ; atid when passing trains, wliere he does not stop, the Engiiieman must call attention to the signal of a following train by five successive sounds of the whistle. 28. One large white light, commonly known as a « head-light," must always be exhibited on the front of the engine on the road, must be kept in good order, and always lighted when 'running after dark. 24. Signal cords must be ust '' on all trains, tc ex- tend from the rear car to. the whistle or alarm bell on the engine. 25 A Red signal displayed at a station is to notify the officers in charge of trains that there are orders there for them ; and no train or engine must leave or pass until such "danger" signal is removed. RUNNING TRAINS. 26. No extra train or engine nmst be sent over the road without proper orders in writing or by telegraph signed by the Superintendent, or Train Despatcher under his direction ; and no other persons are author- ized to move trains. 27 Tn case of accident or detention of trains be- tween stations, from any cans- whatever, the first duty of all Employes connected with such tram is to stop approaching trains. 28. All trains will be run as nearly to the time as «Hi lere he tention » cessive rn as a e front n good • (lark. ;, to ex- bell on notify B orders leave or over the jlegraph spatcher i author- ains be- the first rain is to e time as 9 possible, under no elrcumstami^ leaving a station earlier than the card time. Engine Drivers will be particuhir to make the speed over the road as uniform as possible. 20. Passenger trains will not wait for freight trains. Freight, wood and gravel trains will wait indefinitely for passenger trains, and \..ust be kept out of the way, giving them the roaJ. 30. "X'ild" or irregular trains must be out of the way of all regular trains at* least ten minutes before the arrival time of the regular train ; and if on the Time Table the regular train has only the leaving time given, then the irregular train must incline to the side of safety, and be out of the way by the time the regular train is due to leave the preceding station. 31. The train du'^. first at a meeting point must take the side track, if there is a switch at each end ; if connected at but one end, the train running in the direction of the side track must enter upon it. No train nnist rui>, by to back on, unless it is " irregular " and has ample time, except that freight trains in meeting passenger trains must in all cases take the siding when there is room, and must send out a signal till main track is clear. 32. A freight train must not run towards a station where it is expected to meet a passenger train, unless 10 it can by running at regular rate of speed, reach the station at least hve minutes before the time for the passenger train to leave. 33. Should any portion of the train be broken or uncoupled while running, Brakcmen must stop the rear section as quickly as possible, Engine Drivers being careful to keep the forward section out of the way. 34. No train has right to use the time of another train of the same class, excepting as provided in " Special Rules " appended to Working Time Tables. 35. If any train is delayed on the road, the first duty of the Conductor and of all Employes on the train, is to see that measures are taken to prevent other trains from running into the delayed train. One, and in -case of danger, km efficient men must be sent backward or forward, or both, as the case may require, with red flags or lanterns, at least half a mile, to stop any approaching train, and when train or engine is readv to move, danger signals must be sent 1200 yards in advance of it, to guard against approaching trams— and keep thus far in advance until a siding is reached by the delayed train. 36. All Regultir trains and Advertised Special trains, when twelve hours behind card time, will lose all riffht of track, and will not proceed without special ^orders from Superintendent or Train Des- ' patcher. ■"if- I ach the for the oken or 5top the Drivers t of the another dded in ; Tables. the first 3 on the prevent in. One, t be sent ' require, 3, to stop mgine is 500 vards ; trains — i reached Special ime, will i without -ain Des- 11 87. Signalled Extra trains, or trains that are run- ning under signals, when twelve hours behind the train carrying the signals, will lose all right of track, and will not proceed without orders from the Superintendent or Train Despatcher. 38. Engine Drivers in charge of Empty or Special Engines, or in charge of any train, have the same re- sponsibility as Conductors, and will be governed by the same rules. 39. A Train or Engine receiving orders to " run wild," will have until twelve (12) o'clock, midnight, of that day to reach its destination, unless otherwise specified in their orders. 40. Every morning, Station Agents and Section men, before they commence work, must ascertain if all trains, both passenger and freight, that are due, have passed, and govern themselves accordingly. 41. Always, when backing a train there must be a man specially stationed on the rear part of it to give due warning, and prevent accident, and if necessary a man with signal must be sent far enough in advance to guard against the possibility of an accident. 42. In very extreme cases only, can a train, which has once left a station, be allowed to return ; and this I proceeding must be accompanied with the greatest possible degree of caution. Before anything else is ■:i m 12 done, two men with red flags, or lights, mnst be sent fully half a mile in advance of the rear end of the train, to give warning to any train, or trains, that may be approaching from that direction, in order to guard against the possibility of collision. The train must not move until these two men have proceeded at least half a mile, and then at no greater rate of speed than three miles per hour. Every other available measure must also be taken to notify Trackmen, and to stop any approaching engine. The officers of a train so situated are to assume in every case that a tram is approaching, and act accordingly. Conductors, or other officers, in charge of any trains that may receive such warning are responsible for protecting their own trains in the same manner. On no pretext whatever must any thing be thrown from the cars while they are in motion. 43. When a train breaks down, or is stopped, or seriously delayed, on the road, similar precautions must be taken, should the case require it, to guard against being run into by any other train. Proper use must be made of red flags, lanterns or other signals. When assistance is required, or when the circumstances require it, messengers must be sent to the Station Master on either side, and the conductors must communicate direct, or through those officers, with the Superintendent. (See Rule No. 85.) /^ 13 be sent le train, may be 3 guard dn must at least jed than measure i to stop train so L train is ctors, or ^ receive beir own vhatever Kile they ipped, or icautions to guard Proper or other vhen the )e sent to )nductors i officers, 44. In running behind another train, the Driver must so run as to allow the leading train to be not less than two miles in advance, and, on approaching a station, and entering, or running round curves, he must exercise great caution, so as to avoid the possi- bility of a collision. No excuse as to being deceived about the distance will be received for neglect of this rule. The responsibility of a collision at stations, including " wooding " and watering places, will rest upon the Conductor and Engine Driver of the rear train. 45. In extreme cases, in which Engine Drivers find it impossible to make their time in running to stations at which they should by ochedule meet another train, they may disconnect their engine, leaving the train under proper danger signals, and run to the next station and notify the approaching train, and then return after their own train. But before proceeding to carry out this rule the Engineer must have the written authority of the Conductor to detach the en- gine and proceed as directed, subject to rules govern- ing delayed trains. 46. When a trani is delayed it is the duty of Agents and Switchmen to report the fact to trains that i may be following, when the latter stop at their station. 47. If freight trains are at any time obliged to keep the main track in passing passenger tniins, signals 14 must be sent 800 yards or 16 telegraph poles in the direction of the expected train, to give suitable warn- ing for it to approach carefully. 48. In the event of accident to trains, the persons in charge thereof have the right to call upon Section men and others for such assistance as they may require, and all such must immediately attend. 49. Upon arriving at a place where a particular train is to be met, care must be taken by Trainmen to indentify such train ; in other words, they must not proceed until the right train has arrived. CONDUCTORS. 50. Each Conductor is required to be familiar with the Time Table and all the rules concerning the run- ning of trains, whether they relate especially to his duties or not. 51. Conductors will take charge of their respective trains, and all persons employed on them will be un- der their control when on duty ; they will be in attendance at least Fifteen minutes before the time of starting, to see that their trains are in good order ; that the Baggagemen and Brakemen are at their posts ; they will control the time, of starting, subject to the Time Table, except when other directions are given by the Superintendent ; they will decide all questions in relation to the running of the trains in the absence of the Superintendent. But the 15 )les in the .ble warn- e persons )n Section ly require, particular Trainmen f must not niliar with ig the run- ally to his respective will be un- will be in re the time rood order ; re at their ng, subject directions will decide f the trains . But the ♦' Engine Driver may claim (if an extraordinary order be given by a Conductor) to be consulted, and refuse to move a train, if he thinks an accident likely to arise. Such Engine Driver, however, must assume the responsibility of such action, and all instances of this kind must be reported without delay to the Superintendent. 52. Conductors must carrv an accurate and reliable watch, regulating the same daily by the Standard Time, and comparing it with that of his Engine Driver before starting on each trip. 53. Conductors, when at stations doing business, will attend to their switching personally, and will make a detailed report to the Superintendent of all delays, accidents or injuries to person or property, that may occur on their trains ; and also append the names of the witnesses, if any, to the same. 54. Conductors will be particular, when at all rail- road crossings, to see that no part of the train is left standing on the crossing. This is specially important in regard to trains carrying passengers. 55. Conductors will see that the Brakemen call out distinctly the names of all stations where they stop, in jail the cars, upon arrival at the stations. 56. Conductors and Baggage Masters must not lHow any person, whether connected with the road or 8 J 16 not, to ride in the baggage, mail or express cars, whose duty does not require them to be there. 57. Freight Conductors are required to see that their' men do their duty. They may allow their men to go to the caboose car to warm themselves, but not more than one man must be away from his post at the same time. They will see that the car doors are closed and fastened," and neither allow their men or any body else to enter a car having freight therein, unless absolutely necessary. 58. Conductors using turn-outs or switches, and where they meet and pass trains, will be held respon- sible for the proper adjustment of the switches. Who- ■ ever throws a switch upon a side track, inust see it thrown back on main line. 59. Conductors and all Trainmen are expected to treat all patrons of the road civilly and politely, under all circumstances. No rudeness or incivility to pas- sengers will be tolerated, 60. In case of accident to any train, the Conductor must give prompt notice in writing to the Superinten- dent, of the accident, its extent, and the cause of it, as far as he can ascertain ; and if from negligence or wilfulness of any person, the name of the person, if known. 61. He will permit only those authorized by the M- 4 Sup( upoi ann( chai 61 a tic Con sucl mus 6; En^ '•^ at a regi rate as t on pro* coni eve] sam tioi] ladv 6 Itrai [reai atte inst 17 irs, whose I see that their men s, but not is post at doors are iir men or it therein, iches, and Id respon- ties. Who- lust see it xpected to tely, under ity to pas- Conductor 5uperinten- use of it, as ^ligence or 3 person, if ized by the Superintendent, to sell books, papers, or other articles upon the cars; and must not allow passengers to be annoyed by travelling musicians, or by persons asking charity. 62. He will require of each passenger on his train a ticket, or a pass signed by a proper officer of the Company ; and from any passenger, failing to produce such ticket or pass, the usual fare for the distance must be collected. 68. It shall be the Conductor's duty to check the Engine Driver, should he deem the train to be running at an unsafe rate of speed, and to direct that the regular rate, prescribed in the Time Table, or a slower rate if the track be in imperfect order, be observed, as the case may require. Negligence, or recklessness on the part of the Engine Driver, will be taken as proof of the inefficiency of the Conductor, unless such conduct has been duly and distinctly reported on every occasion of its taking place. He shall at the same time treat the Engine Driver with that considera- s; tion which is due to his very responsible position, and I advise Avith him in case of difficulty. i ' 64. He shall see that the Brakemen, and other I train Employes, are kept at their posts, so as to be ready for any emergency ; that they are cleanly and attentive to their duties, and that signals are ready for instant use. B M 18 65. The Conductor shall, from time to time, during the journey, examine the wheels, brakes, springs, trucks and journals of the cars, and must see that they are kept in proper order. 66. Th3 tail signal must be examined at every • Station, and in the event of a train being brought to a stand on the main track, the Conductor must take care that no person obstructs the rear view of it. 67. Conductors must promptly deliver all letters, way-bills and despatches entrusted to their care. 68. Conductors of Freight trains must not take loaded cars without way-bills, nor way-bills without the proper cars. 69. Conductors will be held personally responsible for the proper care of all goods or property entrusted vO them, and will be careful to see that the same are delivered to the Station Masters, according to the way-bills. 70. If from any cause it becomes necessary to leave freight where it does not belong, the Conductor shall note the fact on the way-bill, and give notice in writing to the Superintendent. He shall take all proper means to have the same forwarded to its des- tination without delay. 71. Conductors shall call the attention of the Re- pairer of Cars — or, in his absence, that of the Station 19 to time, !, brakes, I must sec at every ir ought to nust take of it. ill letters, care. not take s without esponsible entrusted same are iig to the y to leave ictor shall notice in [ take all to its des- 3f the Ee- he Station Master — to any repairs required, or damage that may have been sustained, by the cars, and in the latter case report the particulars to the Superintendent. 72. They must be careful also to report to the nearest Station Master and to the Superintendent, any defect they may observe on the line. 73. Conductors shall keep a diary of their proceed- ^ ings, which must be ready for inspection at all times, and they shall make daily returns upon the proper form to be supplied them. §74. The Conductor shall enter in his diary all de- ., lays, casualties, or unusual occurrences, and report ^ the facts to the Superintendent. He will also make a note of them in his returns. «75. It is the duty of Conductors to assure them- selves that signals for Extra Trains are properly placed and secured. BRAKEMEN. 76. Brakemen will be under the direction of the Conductor while on the train. It is the duty of the Passenger Brakemen to kjep the cars neat and clean ; to connect the bell-cord through all the cars with the engine ; to take care of the lamps and stoves, and do such other work on the train as the Con- ductor requires. They must be at their brakes while the train is moving, except when called away by the direct order of the Conductor. -'I -I I 45 ^1, ii 20 77. The most experienced Brakeman must ride upon the rear car of every train, and it will be his duty to keep the signals for the rear of the train in good order, and 10 attach them in the proper posi- tions when running ; and in case of accident, delay, or any appearance of danger, he will immediately provide for the safety of the rear of the train by displaying a danger signal at a distance of 1200 yards back on the track, to ensure safety. 78. They are expected to acquire a sufficient knowledge of their duties and familiarity with the road to be able to stop their trains at regular stop- ping-places, without the whisde being sounded for that purpose. 79. They will nodfy passengers that it is contrary to the Rules for them to stand upon the platforms of the cars, and must prevent them from doing so. They will be civil to all passengers, and give all proper information respecdng their trains to those entering or leaving them while they are on duty ; they will not smoke, read or converse, except to give necessary informadon, nor pass through the passen- ger cars except in discharge of their duty. 80. If any part of a train is detached when in modon, care must be taken not to stop the train in front before the detached part has stopped ; and it is the duty of the Brakemen on such detached part '4 lUst ride 1 be his train in )er posi- it, delay, lediately train by of 1 200 sufficient with the liar stop- nded for contrary platforms doing so. I give all to those on duty ; pt to give le passen- [ when in le train in ;d ; and it .ched part 21 to apply their brakes in time to prevent a collision with the cars in front. 81. When the train arrives at the end of a trip, the Brakeman must examine the cars and collect any baggage, packages or articles left by passengers, which, together with all unclaimed baggage, he shall deliver to the Station Agent, whose duty it shall be to take care of the same, and enter an account thereof in a book, with the date and description of such articles, and if not called for within forty-eight hours, said articles must be forwarded to the Gen- eral Baggage Agent, or Baggage Master at St. John. 82. Brakemen will be subject to the orders of the Conductor, and of the Engineman in the absence of a Conductor. They will be stationed at regular in- tervals, and must at all times keep on the outside of the cars, and never leave their brakes unless by the direction of the Conductor. 83. When not on running duty, they must assist at the station in whatever work may be required of them. At all stations where the trains stop, and where there is no regular Car Inspector, the Brake- man must carefully examine every part of the train, and ascertain that all is right before proceeding. BAGGAGE MASTERS. 84. Train Baggage Masters are under the direc- tion of Conductors. They will wear the prescribed Ijili » ^liir V r .■^^^J^.. . iff' 99 cap when on duty, and will not leave their cars on the arrival at the destination of the train, until all baggage has been delivered. 85. They are required to handle baggage care- fully. 86. They must immediately report to the Super- intendent's office all baggage lost or missing, so that measures may be taken for its speedy recovery. 87. They will see that all baggage is properly marked and checked, that they may receive in their cars ; and use the greatest 01 care in delivery, so that passengers may not be annoyed by their bag- gage going astray. 88. Station Baggage Masters will be at their posts during such hours as may be required, ready to attend to the wants of passengers. They will be polite and obliging to all, and give all proper infor- mation in relation to the transportation of baggage over connecting lines, and see that their rooms are in a neat and orderly cr adition ; keep an accurate account of checks on bagr;age received or delivered, and report immediately to the proper officer any claim for lost or damaged baggage. Whenevi any article whatever is found in the cars or upon the road, or the premises of the Company, the Sc\me must be immediately delivered to the Station Agent, with full particulars relating thereto, the date of its receipt being marked upon it. 2;] cars on until all ige care- le Super- ^, so that )very. properly e in their livery, so tieir bag- : at their ed, ready ey will be per infor- baggage -ooms are I accurate delivered, fficer any nev<. any upon the the Scime on Agent, late of its 89. They will also see diat extra charges arre made and collected for excess amount of baggage, by the rules and regulations prescribed, and pay the same daily to the Cashier. They will be holden stricdy accountable in having all orders carried out in the proper manner, that may be issued from time to time by the General Ticket or Baggage Agent. STATION AGENTS. 90. Station Agents must see that their Station houses are kept neat and clean, and that the Station men discharge their duties. They will be respon- sible /or the proper positio7i of their switches, and in no case allow them from the main track, except when a train has arrived to enter the side track. They will be held responsible that all cars standing on side tracks are secured so that they will not interfere with trains on the main track; and if loaded, that the doors are securely fastened. 91. This is not intended to relieve Conductors and others from the care of switches they may use. Whoever throws a switch upon a side track, must see it put back 07i 7nain Hue. 92. In all cases where the Conductor fails to take all cars offered by the Agent, he will give his rea- sons for leaving such cars, to the Agent, who must report the same to the Superintendent by the first train, giving the number of the engine and number of cars in the train. m •Ui m m 24 93. Station Agents must know when their tracks are clear and unobstructed, and not allow any train or engine to approach their stations unless a// is right. They will examine frogs and switches, and report any defect to the Road Master. 94. They must treat all patrons of the road civilly and politely, under all circumstances. 95. At all Stations where trains are due after dark, and where the Station Agent, Telegraph Operator, or Watchman is required to be on duty, a Red Lantern must always be lighted before the train is due, and kept in readiness for instant use^ in case of danger. 96. He must keep a sharp look out for train sig- nals, and be careful to notify Conductors of the same, and of any orders or arrangements that may exist in any way affecting the trains. 97. He shall see that all books and returns are regularly written up and neatly kept. 98. He will be responsible foi all money received at his Station on account of the Railway, and will be required to make good any deficiency of cash, whether arising from bad money or errors. He must make up and balance his accounts daily, in the form prescribed, and remit his cash, as called for by special instructions. 9'\ eir tracks any train ess all is tches, and Dad civilly due after Felegraph 2 on duty, Defore the istant MSCy train sig- •rs of the ; that may eturns are y received ', and will y of cash, rors. He :s daily, in , as called 99. Any Station Agent who shall render a state- ment of account which contains errors plainly traceable to his cash not having been properly • counted and balanced, or to any want of care in taking an inventory of the freight in store, or shall enter remittances not actually made at the time Indicated, is open to the serious charge of know- ingly falsifying his accounts, and renders himself liable to be discharged from the Company's service. 100. All goods or articles, without exception, re- ceived for transportation, must be properly entered on way-bills to accompany the same. loi. He is held personally responsible for the safe keeping and proper delivery of all goods received by him, and for all charges due thereon ; and all articles entered on the way-bills will be con- sidered as liaving reached his Station in good order, unless it is otherwise stated on the face of tile way-bill. 102. Station Agents shall not permit freight cars to be over or improperly laden. If a*" doubt exists, they shall take the safe course, by consulting Freight l^ariff as to esdmated weights and measurements. 103. Freight and cattle cars must be thoroughly ^leansed on being discharged. Agents shall imme- Jiiately report every instance in which a car, bearing ^evidence of not having been cleansed by the send- ing station, arrives at his stadon. 26 104. He must be careful that all stores supplied for the station are economically used, and that there Is no waste of any kind. 105. He must not supply or lend, under any cir- cumstances, stores or other articles belonmncr to the Railway; and, unless specially instructed by the Superintendent, station lights must be exdnguished, and the stadon made secure for the night immedi- ately on the termination of the day's duties. 106. At stadons where freight for several way- stadons is loaded into one car, pardcular attendon should be given to have that loaded for the farthest stadon put into the car first, and so on in succes- sion, until the freight for the nearest Jtadon to the point where it is being loaded is next the door of the car. ENGINEERS AND FIREMEN. 107. All Engineers and Firemen will be imme- diately responsible for the care and management of their engine to the Master Mechanic ; and when not on running duty will assist in the machine shop or repair shop, where they may at the time be sta- doned, and conform to its rules. 108. The Engineer must keep a vigilant look ahead, be watchful for all signals, and prompdy govern his train in accordance therewith, stopping it, if necessary, to learn the meaning of any signal and always stoppmg when there is a danger signal. 27 I09^ He must approach switches carefully, and, if they are not right, must stop. He will report to the Superintendent whenever he finds a switch wrong or any obstruction on the track. In thick and foggy weather he must take extraordinary pre- cautions, both at switches and at all places where his right to proceed depends upon signals, strictly observing the rules in relation to special signals at crossings, junctions, and draw bridges. I lo. The Engineer will be expected to work in harmony with the Conductor, and use every means at his command to facilitate the interest of the Com- pany and the movement of his train, be particular in giving attention to all signals, using every cau- tion to prevent the destruction of property and breaking of cars. 111. Engineers will be particular to see that their head lamps are kept in good order for immediate use, and that while on the road they are always lighted and kept burning after dark. 112. Enginemen are required to use the utmost caution to prevent running over stock. Frequent occurrences of this kind will be considered eviden- ces of incompetency. They will follow the directions of the Conductor as to stopping, starting, etc., unless they are in conflict with these rules, or involve hazard, in which case they will be considered equally f ill n M 28 responsible. They must run slow over bridges and through towns, being careful, in all cases of doubt, to take the sa/e coiu'se. 113. The steam-whistle must be sounded and the engine bell rung at the distance of one hundred rods from the highway crossings, and the bell must be kept ringing until the engine has passed the crossing, excepting that in villages and cities only the bell need be used. Enginemen must sound the whistle for each station when half a mile distant from the station. During foggy weather also the bell must be sounded at short intervals. iizL. Engineers are required to see that the dampers of their engines are closed before entering upon and while crossing bridges. 115. Throwing wood from the tender of engines while the same is in motion, is strictly forbidden. Wood that cannot be used in furnaces must be thrown off at stations where engines are supplied with fuel. 116. An unnecessary use of the whistle impairs it. as a "danger signal." Use it as litde as possible in stopping and starting, or in the vicinity of stations. Brakemen are expected to stop their trams at all proper points without the brake signal, except in case of danger. m • •: • . dges and Df doubt, I and the hundred 3ell must ssed the [ties Only ound the e distant also the that the entering : engnies )rbidden. must be suppHed mipairs possible cinity of op their :e signal, 29 117. Make all whistle signals as short, quick and distinct as possible — avoid the nuisance of prolong- ed, loud whistling in all possible cases. 118. When a locomotive is necessarily used on Sunday, the whistle must not be blown except for the application of brakes to avoid accidents. 119. Enginemen must permit no one to ride on the engine or tender, except the Fireman or Con- ductor belonging to the train. Track Masters, Sec- tion Foremen over their respective sections, or persons having the right extended them by the Manager or Superintendent; they will not trust their engines to the Fireman or other persons, without permission of the Master Mechanic ; and must be required to secure them from fire or frost before leaving them. Enginemen must, in case of storm and high wind, run slowly. 120. They must carry an accurate and reliable watch, regulating the same daily by the Standard Time, and comparing with that of .the Conductor before starting on each trip. 121. Those in charge of Switching Engines are required to exercise great care to prevent accident occurring from the obstruction of the main track. 122. Thev must oav immediate attention to all signals, whether the cause for giving them be known, 30 or not, and when a red signal is displayed at a sta- tion they will stop and apply at the Telegraph office (if a telegraph station ), or at the Agent's office for instrucdons. Engineers of trains behind time must keep a sharp look out for Signals, and must be positive before passing a Station, whether or 7iot a Signal is diplayed. 123. The Driver must be in attendance at least half an hour, and the Fireman at least forty -five minutes, before the appointed dme for stardng the train. He must see that the engine is coupled, at least ten minutes before the time for starting — that it is in proper working order, sufficiendy supplied with fuel and water, and properly oiled — that the alarm cord is attached to the gong or whisde, and that the lamps, and signals are in a fit state for use. Before taking charge of the engine, he and the Fire- man must sign their names in the appearance book, kept by the Locomodve Foreman. 124. Conductors and Drivers of Trains supplied with Air Brakes, are responsible for seeing that such are in perfect working order before starling from terminal stations, this also applies to the ordinary Brakes and running gear on all cars. 125. He must not start his train undl the bell be rung, and he receive the signal from the Conductor ; he must, invariably, start carefully, without jerking. at a sta- ph office Dffice for me must must be or not a at least Drty-five ting the ipled, at ig — that jupplied -that the ;tle, and for use. he Fire- :e book, juppHed hat such ig from )rdinary bell be iductor ; jerking, 31 and see that he has the whole of his train ; he must run the train as nearly to time as possible, arriving at the stations neither too late, nor too soon. He must not shut off steam suddenly, so as to cause concussion of the cars, unless in case of danger. 126. Engine Drivers are required to run slowly and carefully over rough or bad track, and round curves, or through cuttings. The Track Master is authorized, when it is found necessary, to prescribe the extreme rate of speed, within which, an engine must be driven over the parts of the road indicated, and Trackmen are instructed to report violations of his orders in this respect. 127. When approaching stations, crossings, bridges and viaducts, and when passing wood-piles, all trains are required to run at reduced speed and with extreme caution, the dampers of the engine being closed. 128. Engine Drivers must never allow themselves to be governed by any information they may receive as to where the train ahead will stop for fuel or other cause, but must always be prepared to stop short of the station. They snould invariably run on the supposition that a train may be found out of place at a station. T2Q. In brinp-inp- nn his train, the Driver must pay particular attention to the state of the weather, 32 and the condition of the rails, as well as to the length of the train, and these circumstances must have due weight in determining him when to shut off steam. Stations must not be entered so rapidly as to require a violent application of the brakes, or to render necessary the sounding of the signal whistle. He must report every instance of overshooting a station to the Superintendent. 130. Unless he himself is in the cab of the engine at the time, and directing its movements, he must not allow the Fireman to shunt cars, or move the engine; cars must not be shunted, at so great a speed, as to endanger the lives of men employed in coupling, or in any way injure the property of the Railway. Unless when duty or meals call him off his engine, he must not leave it, whether it be standing at stations, or elsewhere. 131. Should a fire occur on a train, the train must be stopped, and the proper measures at once be taken to put out the fire and protect the train. The burning car, or cars, must be detached with as litde delay as possible. No attempt must be made to run to a tank, if it be more than three hundred yards distant, as such a proci^eding is likely to cause the fire to spread. 132. In case of doubt or difficulty, Eneine Drivers and Conductors must consult and advise with each e length ave due f steam, require render :le. He I station I engine le must ove the great a oyed in Y of the him off er it be le train at once le train, with as )e made mndred :o cause Drivers th each 33 other, as they will be held equally responsible for any violation of the rules, through forgetfulness, negligence, misapprehension, or any other cause. In all cases of doubt, the safe side must be taken, safety being the first consideration, 133. Should a Conductor be disabled, the Engine Driver will have full charge of, and be held respon- sible for the safety of the train until another officer takes charge, notice being given immediately to the Superintendent. In such case, he shall observe the rules laid down for the guidance of Conductors. 134. Engine Drivers, when on the line, will obey the direct orders of the Superintendent, whether the same shall be c >mmunicated by telegraph or in writing ; and in all cases where a message directing the train or engine to proceed cautiously, or at a given rate of speed, over any part of the Railway, or any bridge or viaduct, is given to the Conductor of any train, he shall at once hand the same to the Engine Driver, and call his atten- tion to the contents thereof; and the Engine Driver shall retain it in his possession. If any Engine Driver shall, after the receipt of such message, in- cautiously or at a greater rate of speed than that named, drive his engine over the portion of the Railwav. bridge, or viaduct named, he shall at once be dismissed from the service; and any Conductor c ■ ~~? 34 failing to obey the requirements of this order will receive like punishment. T35. Every Engine Driver must carefully examine his engine after each journey, and he must immedi- ately report to the Locomotive Foreman, and enter in the book that is kept for that purpose, any defect or deficiency in his engine. He must also report to the Superintendent and to the Station Master at the nearest station, any accident, neglect, or irregularity that may have occurred on the journey. 136. Engine Drivers must keep diaries, and make returns to the Locomotive Department, as may be required. 137. Firemen are subject to the orders of the Engine Drivers, while on their engines. They will keep the engine cleaned and properly oiled, and assist the Engine Driver, as may be required. MAINTENANCE OF WAY DEPARTMENT. 138. The Track Master, under the direction of the Superintendent, shall have the charge and su- pervision of all Repair men, and be held responsi- ble for the faithful performance by them of their duty. 139. In every gang of Track laborers there must be a Foreman, and the Track Master will be held responsible that every Foreman is provided with a 35 ier will xamine iimedi- d enter '' defect iport to r at the rularity d make may be of the ley will ed, and d. T. :tion of and su- ^sponsi- of their ire must 1 with a copy of the Regulations, a copy of the correct Time Table, and the proper Signal Flags and Lamps ; also that each Foreman is furnished with an accu- rate gauge for gauging the line A' track, and with all other necessary materials and implements. 140. Section Foremen will pass over and examine their sections daily, and ascertain that the track, slopes, cuts and bridges are safe. 141. They must see that no lumber, wood, stone, materials or tools are left at any time within five feet of the rail, and that all gravel or ballast is lev- elled down so as not to endanger the trains. 142. Before a rail or frog is taken out, or any obstruction is caused on the main track, or when any break or obstruction is discovered, the signals of danger must be sent out in both directions at least half a mile from the point of danger, where they must remain displayed till the track is known to be safe. 143. In stormy weather they will be out with their men (day or night) and proper signals, and watch those places liable to be washed or dis- turbed. 144. Sectio'i men and others employed on or about the track or fence are enjoined to use the ut- most caution and watchfulness in regard to Wild 56 or Irregular trains. When they have any reason to suppose any such train will be run they should enquire of all sources within their reach in regard to it, so ah to keep themselves as well as the pro- perty of the Company, out of the way. And in running their hand-car over the road they should so work it as to enable the men upon it to look in both directions upon the track in order to avoid a collision with engines or trains irregular or out of time. 145. Hand and Push Cars will not be allowed on the track on Sundays, or at any other time, except when in the discharge of Railway dudes that actually require their use; they must never be left inside the fence lines in public highways. 146. Hand cars must be locked when not in sight of the party using them, and must never be left within four feet of the rail. 147. All tracks for Hanu and Push Cars must be so laid as to slope from the track — so that a car when left without being trigged will run from the track and not towards it. This is important. 148. Secdon men will not be allowed to absent themselves from duty without special permission from the Road Master. 149. Secdon Foremen must report all accidents 37 reason should regard e pro- Lnd in should ook in void a out of ved on except ctually ide the n sight be left uist be t a car >m the ■ absent lission :idents occurring on their sections by telegram to the Track Master as soon as possible, giving the na- ture of the accident. On the same day they must send a written report of the accident to the Track Master, as well as to the same when live stock is injured by train, giving full particulars ; and Section men must, in the event of an accident to the track or trains, render immediate assistance when called upon. 150. Section Foremen must pick up each day any material lost from cars or engines — such as car doors, brakes, bolts, nuts and small scrap, or other property belonging to the Company, and take to the Car Houses, from which it must be shipped the first Monday in each month. Any package or arti- cle of freight that may fall from any train must be taken to the Station Agents, who will report the same to the Superintendent. 151. All old Ties which may be removed must be gathered at the close of each day and put in some convenient place for burning. 152. The Track Master must see that safety blocks are put down on all sidings diverging from the main track, at a proper distance therefrom. direction of the Track Master, is held responsible 38 \m for the safe keeping of all sleepers, rails, chairs, plates, bolts, tools, and implements of e\ ery kind pertaining to the track not in special charge of the Store Keeper, and the Track Master must imme- diately report to the Superintendent any losses or destruction of such property. 154. The Foreman must report in writing to the Track Master every case in which any of the sig- nals are disregarded by an Engine-driver. 155. Animals found straying within the Railway fence must be immediately driven off. Section men will close all gates found open, and put up all fencing thrown down. Owners and occupiers of property adjacent to the Railway must keep properly shut all gates at private crossings; in case of acci- dent, through negligence on their part or on the part of their servants in leaving them open, they will be held liable for the consequences. 156. All surface crossings must be closely looked after, and Foremen must see that the planking is securely spiked down. Any temporary injury to any of the telegraph poles or wires shall be repaired as far as practicable, and intelligence of the damage immediately conveyed to the nearest Station Mas- ter. If not a telegraph station, the Agent shall write to die telegraph station, giving pardculars. chairs, y kind ; of the imme- 3ses or to the le sig- .ailway section : up all iers of operly f acci- 011 the ey will ooked :ing is ury to paired am age I Mas- : shall ars. 39 157. Each Foreman shall constantly carry with him a copy of these Rules and Regulations while on duty, and must read and explain them to every man engaged under him, and must produce them when required to do so by any of the principal officers of the Railway. He shall be responsible for the men under his charge, and for the proper execution of the work assigned to them, and shall have a list of the names and places of abode of all men employed under him, so that in case of accident or other em- ergency he may be enabled to summon them imme- diately. 158. Track repairers must be particular in watch- ng each train, as it passes, to see whether any notices are dropped off the train, or flags, or lamps are exhibited upon the engine, and rear of the train, giving notice of an extra train. 159. The Green signal indicates caution, and is to be used, when it is necessary, to slacken the speed of an approaching train: the 7?^^ signal indi- cates danger, and is to be used, when necessary, to stop the train. 160. The track must not, in any case, be dis- placed for the purpose of putting in catde guards, cross drains or culverts, unless by express order of the Track Master. The track must not be rendered unsafe by any operadon during the day or night or ' ;"'! 40 upon Sunday, until notice shall have been given by the Track Master to the Superintendent, and per- mission obtained to use the track. i6i. Track Foremen must be particular in cut- ting down trees which are too near the telegraph wires, and when the wires are touching each other separate them, fix them up and keep them from wet, and all brush inside the fences must be kept closelv cut. ^ 162. In case of the water supply at any station benig short, or the frog of a s'ding being out of re- pair, or any other matter affecting the movement of Traffic, Foremen must report by telegraph at once to approaching trains, as well as to the Track Master and Superintendent. H. D. McLEOD, Superintendent. JAMES MURRAY KAY, Manager, All TELEGRAPH RULES. All persons working the Telegraph Line, or employed in the Telegraph Department of this Company, will he governed by the following Rules: 1. All Operators are to devote themselves exclusively to the service of this department, during the prescribed hours, excepting those who may have additional duties to perform for the Company, and must hold themselves in readiness for duty, whenever or wherever the interests of the Company may require ; obeying, at all times, such instructions as may be given them by the Superintendent. 2. Each office must be opened every day (except Sundays,) by or before 7 30 A. M., and must not be closed until " Good Night " is received from the Head OflSce. 3. When trains are due, or standing at a station, the Opera- tor must be in his office,^ and not on the platform, unless busi- ness actually requires his presence there. 4. Operators having ground wires must keep them in good repair, and in event of any interruption of the circuit, must use the "ground" to ascertain in which direction the difficulty is, reporting result to the Superintendent's office, and must not leave their office, without permission, until the difficulty is removed. Ground wires must be used for no other reason, excepting to prevent accident, or by order from the Manager or Superintendent's office. Be carefid about leaving the ground wire on. 5. If the circuit should be interrupted for thirty minutes, from^ any unknown cause. Operators should at once notify Section Men of the fact, first being satisfied, from careful ex- amination, that the trouble is not in their own office. 6. Particulars of interruptions, or repairs made, must be sent to the Superintendent's office. 42 7. Operators not on hand to answer immediately after the calling office signs, must not struggle for circuit, and if at any time it becomes necessary to hold the circuit, it must be done by making dots, and in no case by holding the key up. 8. All Eailroad messages must be written in full and as plain and concise as possible. Figures alone must not be allowed in the body of a message, but where numbers occur, they mast be written in words and then repeat in figures thus : "Seventy-five" '75." When sending Operator fails to so send, the receiving Operator wall call attention to it, then if the rule be not complied with, the sending operator will be held responsible in case of mistakes. 9. Operators will not receive messages to be transmitted free, unless they are signed (or in reply to those signed) by Employes of the Company. They must consider all messages strictly confidential, and will not permit them to be read by any one excepting the party to wliom they are addressed, nor make their contents the subject of conversation or remark. Idlers must not be allowed in the office under any circum- stances. Employes have no right to send their own private messages. 10. When a message is received requiring an answer, and it cannot be obtained in a reasonable time, the fact sliould be reported to the sending office. 11. Messages should be carefully read and understood in presence of the sender, and the words of all important messages must be counted, the number of them noted in margin of message, and transmitted after the signature, the receiving Operator carefully cliecking the same. 12. No abbreviations are to be used in transmitting a message. Every word nnist be written out in full, and the time of sending or receiving, with the sender's and receiver's initials noted. 13. Operators are forbidden to transmit any message given them verbally. The sender must write and sign them. circum- 43 14. Struggling for Circuit will not he tolerated under any cir- cumstances, and (excepting as otherwise provided) Operators will not call another office more than five times, at one time, without signing. 15. Operators will not be allowed to ask after trains, unless requested to do so by an Officer of the Road, Conductor or Trackman. They should always be able to know just where trains are from reports made to the Head Office. 16. Messages relative to the movement of trains have preference over all other business. 17. In event of an accident occurring on the Road, it is to be kept strictly private. No account thereof is to be tele- graphed, unless signed by an authorized person. No mention of the accident is to be made on the line between the Opera- tors. Should any observe despatches in relation to it they will not repeat it to others. Operators receiving such mes- sages must keep them private until the officers of the Road see fit to make them known. 18. Each morning every Operator must be at his in- strument, and there remain, with Relay well adjusted, to receive the standard time of the Road from the Superintend- ent's office, allowing no other business to interfere with his so doing. 19. At two minutes before nine each morning the Chief Operator wil commence making the figure ''2" and continue until 07ie minute before nine, Avhen he will commence striking "dots," and at nine precisely will make the figure "9." To this each Operator must give "O K," and his office call dis- tinctly, commencing at Carleton office, and reporting in reg- ular rotation, to avoid confusion when Operators not on hand when time is given, they must not ask for it afterward. Watch closely for messages to "all offices" at this time. 20. Operators must be very particular that their keys are not opened, ground wires used, or the Circuit interrupted in any way while time is being given. If any interruption then, 44 m or while Operator!? are giving *'0 K," it must immediately be reported to the Superintendent. 21. No Students will be allowed on the line without permis- sion of the Superintendent. When allowed, they must not open a key on the main circuit without permission of the Superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph Company. 22. All requisitions irj^<:. be sent by train, excepting in cases of emergency. Agents, Ticket Sellers, and other Employes, should keep their supplies ahead so as to avoid the necessity of telegraphing for them. No business must be sent^ by telegraph that can without detriment to the Compamfs service be sent by train. 23. No unnecessary conversation will be allowed on the line in business hours, nor will Operators be allowed to exchange places with each other or absent themselves from duty without permission. 24. Operators must cut their instrnments out each night and during thunder storms. Must keep them clean, and in case of defect or damage inform the Superintendent at once. Write slowly and firmly. 25. All Railroad business must be done subject to these rules. Any disobedience of them, or inattention* to the orders of the Superintendent, will be dealt with severely. Rules for Runnings Trains by Teleg-raph. 26. All special telegrapii orders for the movement of trains must be given in writing ; and the Superintendent and Train Despatcher under his direction, are the only persons authorized to give such orders. 27. The Train Despatcher shall only communicate such orders in the name of the Superintendent, adding thereto the initials of his own name. 28. Communications from Conductors on this subject must be addressed to the Superintendent. 45 ^ 29. All train orders will be repeated by the receiving Operator. 30. Special train orders will be addressed to the Conductor and Engineer in charge of the train ; and such orders when communicated by telegraph mud be read aloud to the Con- ductor and Engineer to whom same is addressed. 31. The Conductor shall write his understanding of the order which shall be read by the Engineer and signed by both. 32. All orderfi and messages involving the movement of trains must be written in full and no figures or abbreviations shall be used. 33. In sending train orders the Train Despatcher will, after the body of the message, and before the signatuio, say "18" (see list of signals). This^ must be put on the copy given to the Conductor and Engineer. 34. In giving an understanding of a train order the Oper- ator will, after the address and period, sjiy '*9" (see list of signals), and then proceed with the rest of the message. On receipt of this the Operator will, if the understanding be cor- rect, say "O. K" and sign his initial; and this "O. K" and initial must be put on the messa-e delivered the Con- ductor and Engineer. The order must not be delivered, and will not be valid until it is so put on. 35. Conductors of construction or wood trains must leave a memorandum each morning with the nearest Telegraph Operator stating where they will work through the day. This memorandum must be telegraphed to the Superintend- ent's office at the first opportunity. 36. In case of accident or unusual detention to any train, the Conductor of such train will give the Operator at the nearest telegraph station a written account of such accident or detention, which the Operator will send to ^he Superin- tendent's office the first opportunity. ¥ 46 37. Agents receiving notice that certain trains will meet at their station will not allow one train to pass until the other has arrived, unless further orders are received. 38. Any Optrator or Employ^ not understanding these' rules will apply to the Superintendent for information re- garding them. 39. Nothing in these rules shall conflict with the estab- lished rules and regulations of the Western Union Telegraph Company. List of Sigriials, 1. Wait a minute. 2. Repeat back. 3. Separate words and write slower. 4. Where shall I go ahead ? 5. All offices take notice. 6. Answer immediately by telegraph. 7. Business of sufficient importance to take precedence over all other except "17." Message to prevent detention of train. 8. Busv on other line. 9. We understand we are to, — 10. Close your key ; you are breaking. 11. You can have Circuit. 12. Orders for trains. 13. Have you answer for ; if not, why ? 14. Go ahead ; train report. 15. What is weather ? 16. Business of the Superintendent. ^ 17. A message of the highest importance. Drop all other business and attend to it at once. 47 1 meet at lie other ig these ition re- le estab- ^legraph # 18. Answer how you understand this, and wait my reply. You can use *12" to answer this. 19. Weather report. 20. I will enquire. 21. Make dots. 22. Have you anything for me ? 23. Put on your ground wire. 24. Take off your ground wire. H. D. McLEOD, Superintendent. ice over stention 11 other