INTERBQRQUGH RAPID TRANSIT COMPANY MANHATTAN RAILWAY DIVISION Ex Hthrtfi SEYMOUR DURST When you leave, please leave this book Because it has been said "Sver thing comes t' him who waits Except a loaned book." 308 W •15 8? * I f HIS Book is the property of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, Manhattan Railway Division, and the Employe holding it will not receive his final pay until it has been properly returned to the Company. M 1317 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE OPERATING OFFICERS AND EMPLOYES OF THE Interborough Rapid Transit Company Manhattan Railway Division TO TAKE EFFECT JUNE 1st, J905 WYNKOOP IIALLENBECK CRAWFORD CO., NEW YORK INDEX. PAGE. RULES. Special Notice General^Rules 1-36 Maintenance of Way Dep't. . . Chief Engineer 38- 43 . .Road Engineer 44- 50 . . Supervisor of Structure.. 51- 56 .. Structure Inspector 57-59 . . Structure Foremen 60- 62 . . Roadmaster 63-72 . . Asst. Road Master 73 . .Track Supervisors 74- 88 . . Supervisorof Interlocking. 89 . .Night Supervisor 90 .. Section Foremen 91-105 " * . .Fogmen 106-108 .. Electrical Engineer 109-112 . .Road Electrician 113-115 " " . .Electrical Foremen 116-119 . .Circuit Breaker Inspec- tors 120-124 . .Lighting Engineer 125 . .Lighting Repairmen 126-134 . .Telephone Engineer ... 135-141 " . .Wire Supervisor 142-144 . .Telephone Inspectors. . . . 145-147 . .Telephone Wiremen 148-150 .. Cable Splicers 151-152 . .Chief Operator 153-156 . .Telephone Operators 157-164 . . General Rules, Telephone System 165-167 . .Foreman of Street Re- pairs 168-169 . .Master Carpenter 170-171 .. Foreman Painter 172-173 Mechanical Department . . . .Supt. Car Equipment. . . 174-183 Bridge Engineers 184-188 " Foremen of Car Inspec- tors 189-192 Shop Clerks 193-197 Transportation Department . Superintendent 198-201 Train Masters 202-208 Train Despatches 209-219 Motor Instructors 220-224 Motermen 225-276 Towermen 277-302 Hand Switchmen 303-326 . Conductors and Guards. 327-372 Train Rules 373-422 Station Department Station Inspectors 423-429 Station Men 430-452 Station Masters 453-454 Station Agents 455-506 Gatemen 507-513 Platformmen 514-518 Electric Block Signal 519 Telegraph Circuit Testing the Circuit 520 " Telegraph Operators ... . 521-541 " Calls Flagging Rules 335 and 343 Signals 542-552 By Whistles 553-558 " By BeU Cords 559-562 By Lamp or Light 563-566 By Hand or Flag 567-570 SPECIAL NOTICE. The Company will run its trains, so far as prac- ticable, to accommodate the public. It is very important that trains be run at regular intervals, and with absolute safety. Officers and employes are hereby informed that they are required by these Rules and Regulations, by their own interest, and particularly by that of the Company, to be polite and considerate in all their intercourse with the patrons of the road. The public is entitled to courteous treatment, and the relations of the road to those who are in any way brought into contact with its manage- ment depend largely upon the conduct of persons employed in transacting its business. Officers and employes must remember that, in accepting office or position in the service of the Company, they are bound thereby to obey strictly the rules and regulations issued by their superior officers. All rules and regulations heretofore issued, in- consistent with those herein contained, are hereby rescinded. Special rules and regulations, also time tables for the running of trains, will be issued from time to time, as may be found necessary. For the purpose of creating and maintaining 2 an efficient management, the Company's lines will be grouped as follows: EASTERN DIVISION. Second Avenue Lines, and all assigned con- nections. Third Avenue Lines and all branches, including suburban. WESTERN DIVISION. Sixth Avenue Lines. Ninth Avenue Lines. FRANK HEDLEY, General Manager. E. P. BRYAN, Vice=President. GENERAL RULES 1. No persons shall be employed, promoted or transferred without the authority of the head of department controlling them, and the approval of the General Manager. 2. Employes discharged or resigning from one department shall not be employed in any other without the approval of the General Manager. 3. The salaries of all officers, and wages of each class of employes in the service of the Company, will be fixed by the General Manager, and cannot be changed without his authority. 4. Every employe, when on duty connected with train service on any division of the road, will be under the direction and must conform to the orders of the Train Master of that division. 5. The SAFETY OF PASSENGERS IS THE FIRST consideration. All employes are required to exercise constant care to prevent injury to persons or property; and in all cases of doubt to take the safe side. 6. Strict propriety of conduct, cleanly personal appearance, positive avoidance of profane or indecent language in the trans- action of business, and toward each other are required. 4 7. Employes will not enter into altercation with anyone, no matter what provocation may have been given, but will report the facts to their immediate superior officers. 8. Under no circumstances shall any employe assault a passenger. Any violation of this rule will be cause for immediate dismissal from the service. 9. The use of intoxicants by employes while on duty is prohibited. Their habitual use, or the frequenting of places where they are sold, is suffi- cient cause for dismissal. 10. Employes are positively prohibited from assigning their wages to anyone for any cause whatever. 1 1. Smoking in or about the shops, at stations, or on cars, either while on or off duty, is pro- hibited. 1 2. Card playing, dice throwing, or gambling in Any form on this Company's property, is pro- hibited. 1 3. No one will be permitted to absent himself from duty without the consent of the head of the department to which he may be attached, and then not for more than two weeks. If a longer leave of absence is desired, a new application must be made. 14. No person shall receive pay while absent or suspended from duty for cause. 15. The regular compensation of employes covers all risks of and liability resulting from accident. y 1 6. If an employ^ is disabled by sickness, or any other cause, the right to claim compensation is not recognized. Allowances, when made in such cases, will be as gratuities, justified by the circum- stances of the case. 1 7. Employes of every grade will be considered in the line of promotion, dependent therefor upon the faithful discharge of duty and the qualifica- tions and capacity for assuming increased respon- sibilities. 1 8. When on duty, the employes of this Com- pany must wear the prescribed uniform with badge attached in plain sight, and any viola- tion of this rule will subject the offender to prompt dismissal. Employes, upon presenting a proper pass, will be permitted to ride free, but will not occupy seats to the exclusion of passengers. No duplicate employes' passes will be issued. In all cases where passes are lost, employes must report the same at once to their superior officer. 1 9. Employes are particularly cautioned against permitting anything to fall upon the structures, and from the tracks or buildings to the sidewalks or the streets. 20. Prompt reports of injury to persons or prop- erty must be made by telegraph, or telephone, and detailed statements made in writing, as early as 6 possible after the occurrence. In all cases of per- sonal injury, unusual occurrences, or difficulty with passengers, all employes present must secure the names and addresses of as many witnesses to same as possible, including employes of the Com- pany. 21. Employes must familiarize themselves with the rules governing the department to which they belong. Entrance into the service of the Com- pany implies acceptance of its rules and regula- tions. 22. Ignorance of rules will not be accepted as an excuse for neglect or omission of duty. If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, apply to your immediate superior officer for the information. 23. Any employe disapproving of the regula- tions adopted for his government, or not disposed to aid in their enforcement, is expected to resign, or will be discharged. 24. Disobedience of orders, violation of rules, or neglect of duty, will always be considered a suffi- cient cause for dismissal; but suspension from duty and pay may be substituted. 25. Any employe" noticing disobedience or neg- lect of any rule is required to report it to the proper officers. Withholding such information will be considered proof of indifference to the Company's interests. 26. Employes will receipt for badges, switch or car keys, and Books of Rules, and must never 7 allow them to go out of their possession. When they leave the service of the Company, they will return them and all other property in their charge before being paid. 27. Employes discharged for accident due to their negligence or disobedience will not be re- employed. 28. The name and address of each head of de- partment, together with those of subordinates and employes, shall be registered in the respective offices for ready reference. 29. Employes required by the rules to be uni- formed, must have the same made by the Com- pany's Contractor, to conform in material and styde to the standard adopted by the Company. 30. Reading, while on duty, is strictly pro- hibited. 3 1 . Employes must be strictly temperate, sound in every member, and in full possession of every faculty. Whenever required, they must submit to a physical examination by the Company's Ex- amining Surgeon, and if found deficient in any particular they will not be eligible for further service. 32. The Company desires its employes not to incur risks from which they can protect them- selves by personal care and by the exercise of their own judgment, and it enjoins them to take, in all cases, the time necessary to safely perform their 8 duty, whether acting under the direction of their superior officers or not. The subjection of them- selves or others to unnecessary risk will be cause for dismissal from the service. 33. Every employe is requested to exercise rea- sonable care to avoid injury to himself or to others and to personally see before using any machinery, tools, material, etc., provided for him or subject to his management or use, that they are in proper condition for the intended purposes or employ- ment. 34. Jumping on or off moving trains, hanging upon, or leaning beyond the sides of moving cars, and all other such imprudent and hazardous acts, exposing persons committing them to extraordi- nary dangers, are strictly prohibited, and any employe guilty of such act will be considered an unsafe man, and will not be retained in the service. 35. Employes are especially forbidden going between cars in motion for the purpose of uncoup- ling them or to arrange to make couplings. Step- ping on the tracks before moving cars, whether moving ahead or back, is always accompanied with great danger, and employes are cautioned to avoid such risks. 36. No employ^ shall attempt to couple cars until he has first examined the coupling apparatus and ascertained that the same is in good order and in proper condition. If any appliance is 9 defective, or improperly arranged, he must report same to the proper authority. All electrical and air connections are considered part of the coupling apparatus. MAINTENANCE OF WAY DEPARTMENT. CHIEF ENGINEER. 38. The Chief Engineer will report to and receive instructions from the General Manager , to whom all appointments, promotions, transfers and dismissals shall be referred for approval. He will be assisted by a proper force, and have general supervision of foundations, structure, track, switches, signals, interlocking apparatus, telegraph, telephone and lighting systems, electric conduits and electric road equipment, street pavements, sewers and sewer connections, also buildings and real estate of the Company. All general orders and notices issued by him shall bear the approval of the General Manager, to whom a copy of each shall be forwarded. 39. He shall cause the foundations to be vigi- lantly watched and protected against injury from broken water mains, construction of service or drains, building of vaults, and any other under- ground accidents or operations threatening their safety. 11 40. He shall cause a systematic record to be kept, showing size, form and location of all of the piers and base castings on the road. 41. He will make frequent inspections of the structure, and observe carefully the effects of moving trains and heavy loads on the rivets and various parts of the girders; watch carefully the effects of contraction and expansion, and keep a record of these observations. He will make a de- tailed monthly report of the work and repairs clone to structure, track and buildings, with an approx- imate cost of the same. He will also report all scrap iron, copper and other material turned over to the General Storekeeper. 42. He will have charge of all records, maps, plans and drawings pertaining to structure and buildings, and will keep a daily record of events, and a complete record of everything that pertains to the building of piers in vaults, or matters that might entail injury to private property. He will also keep a record of the structure and track mile- age of the various lines, and of the lengths and location of turnouts, crossings, switches and switchstancls, with angles of frogs and radii of curves. 43. He will keep a record of the dimensions and weights of everything pertaining to the structure, such as lengths of spans, heights of columns, de- scription of girders, etc., in order that the data for immediate renewals may always be accessible. L2 He will keep a record of electric track equipment telephone, telegraph, electric-lighting systems an< electric conduits. ROAD ENGINEER. 44. The Road Engineer will report to and re ceive instructions from the Chief Engineer. 45. He will have charge of the maintenanci and repair of the foundations, metal and woodei road structures, and everything appertaining there to, but shall make no change therein of any natun whatever without the authority of the Chief En gineer. He will also perform such other duties ai may be assigned from time to time by the Chie Engineer. He will be aided by a Supervisor Inspectors, Foremen and an adequate force, wh( shall only be appointed with the approval of th( Chief Engineer. 46. His duties shall be to make frequent per sonal examinations of the foundations and struc- ture, especially at such points as are reported to b( defective, to see that the employes under hirr make frequent inspections and proper reports, anc that every employe has the necessary tools anc supplies and is instructed in the duties of his position. 47. He shall give particular attention to the safety of curves and to the high structure having braced columns, and shall supervise the adjust- 13 ment of such structures in person. He shall super- vise all reconstruction of foundations and shoring of superstructure. 48. He shall not allow any persons, other than employes of the Company in ordinary discharge of their duties, to go upon the tracks or structure without a permit from the General Manager or Chief Engineer, and shall not allow any attach- ments to be made to the structure, such as adver- tising signs, guy ropes, wires, etc., nor permit any person to place or fasten any object or thing to or against any portion of the -structure at any point on any line without a similar permit. 49. He shall report to the Chief Engineer daily all accidents, delays, breaks and defects in struc- ture, excavations near foundations, and unusual occurrences. 50. He shall have authority to suspend from duty or dismiss any employe in his Department, below the grade of Supervisor. SUPERVISOR OF STRUCTURE. 51. The Supervisor of Structure will report to and receive instructions from the Road Engineer. 52. He will be responsible for keeping founda- tions, columns, girders and structures in good con- dition, and in case an immediate repair is required, will direct it personally. He will make daily re- ports to the Road Engineer of all defects found and repairs made. 14 53. He shall make immediate personal exam- inations of all important defects reported by the Inspectors, and shall call the attention of Inspec- tors to such parts as require special watching, and attend to anything else that may be necessary to secure the safety of the road structure. 54. He must know that every employe in the Structure Department is fully acquainted with the Rules and Regulations, and the use and object of all signals, and that each man performs his duty. 55. For neglect of duty or disobedience, he is authorized to suspend any Foreman and to sus- pend or discharge any other persons under his charge, subject to the approval of the Road Engineer. 56. In cases of accident, fog, and snow and sleet storms, he will render such assistance to the Track Department as may be required. STRUCTURE INSPECTORS. 57. Structure Inspectors will report to and re- ceive their instructions from the Supervisor of Structure. 58. They will pass over the entire length of their respective divisions at least twice every day and make daily reports of their observations to the Supervisor of Structure. Where serious defects are discovered, immediate telephone notice must be given to the Road Engineer or Supervisor. 15 They shall vigilantly watch the foundations, no- ticing looseness of columns, injury from broken water mains, construction of sewers or drains, building of vaults, and all underground accidents or operations threatening their safety. They will watch carefully the pocket bearings of girders, the tightness of pins and bars of the pin connected structure and the tightness of bolts and rivets, and other details liable to cause trouble. 59. They shall not allow persons without permit from the General Manager or Chief Engineer to make any attachment to the structure such as advertising signs, guy ropes, wires, etc., and will remove all such attachments that may be dis- covered. STRUCTURE FOREMEN. 60. Structure Foremen will report to and re- ceive their instructions from the Supervisor of Structure. They must personally supervise all work on the structure that may be assigned to them; they will have charge of repairs to all metal superstructure and will promptly report to the Supervisor any defects that may be discovered. 61. They must be careful in renewing or repair- ing structure to keep tracks always secure and safe for the passage of trains and under no cir- cumstances obstruct or endanger them without displaying the proper cautionary and danger signals. 16 62. For neglect of duty or disobedience they are authorized to suspend and recommend for dis- missal any employe under their charge and will immediately report the case to the Supervisor for action. ROAD MASTER. 63. The Road Master will report to and receive instructions from the Chief Engineer. He will also carry out any instructions of the Road En- gineer. 64. He will have charge of the maintenance of the track, switches, signals and electric road equip- ment, but shall make no change therein of any nature whatever without the authority of the Chief Engineer. He w T ill be aided by Supervisors and an adequate force of employes, who shall be appointed only upon the approval of the Chief Engineer. 65. His duties shall be to pass frequently over the road, to inspect it and see that the employes under him do their work faithfully, seeing that the track, switches, signals, contact rail and other equipment are in proper condition, and that all loose fastenings are promptly replaced or secured; that switches throw freely and lock safely, and the signals operate truly; that every employe under him has necessary tools and supplies, and is in- structed in the duties of his position, and gener- ally to devote his whole time and best energies to the maintenance of his charge in first-class order. 17 66. He shall give particular attention to the safety of curves, seeing that where possible an elevation of 3 inches is given the outer rail, running off in a length of 90 feet at each end of the curve, and that check rails are secured on all curves of less than 1,000 feet radius, being elevated on step plates on all curves under 200 feet radius. 67. He shall not allow any persons other than employes of the Company, in the ordinary dis- charge of their duties, to enter upon the track or structure without a permit from the General Man- ager or Chief Engineer, nor shall he allow any at- tachments to be made to the structure, such as advertising signs, guy ropes, wires, etc., without a similar permit. 68. He shall report to the Chief Engineer all accidents, delays, breaks, defects, and unusual occurrences. 69. He shall keep in store articles needed for emergencies, such as lamps, lanterns, glasses, tools, frogs, switches, switch points, spikes, bolts, angle bars, straight and curved rails, plank, mauls, crowbars, wrenches, cold chisels, hydraulic jacks, hammers, saws, wedges, etc., and see that the emergency tool-box at each station is at all times intact. 70. He shall have on hand full wrecking outfits (ready for immediate use), distributed at such points as the Chief Engineer may designate. 18 71. In cases of accidents or serious detention to trains, the Road Master, or his assistants, will pro- ceed at once to the place, direct the disposition of the wrecking force, and assist in removing the cause. He will, if necessary, call to his aid the employes in Transportation or any other Depart- ment, and they will obey his orders for the time being. He shall have an efficient assistant on duty during the night, who shall have his head- quarters at the Road Master's office. 72. He shall have authority to suspend from duty or to dismiss from the Company's service, any employe in his Department below the grade of Supervisor. ASSISTANT ROAD MASTER. 73. The Assistant Road Master shall perform the regular duties of such office as may be desig- nated by the Chief Engineer, and in the absence of the Road Master shall perform the duties of that office. TRACK SUPERVISORS. 74. The Track Supervisors shall report to and receive their instructions from the Road Master. 75. They are responsible for keeping the tracks, switches, frogs, electrical track equipment, track walks, railings, etc., in proper condition, and in case immediate repairs are required, will attend to them personally, otherwise report them to the Road Master. 19 76. They must pass frequently over their divi- sions, notice defects in the track and track equip- ment, noting anything that may form an obstruc- tion to the track and have it removed, examine all crossings, the condition of frogs and switches, and attend to anything else which may be neces- sary to secure the safety of the track equip- ment. 77. They will examine carefully the structure at all points on their division, for any objects lying upon the same which could endanger traffic or might fall upon pedestrians in the street, and will promptly remove such objects from the structure and place them where they can do no injury. 78. They will have charge of the Trackmen, Electrical Repairmen and Railmen, and will see that they perform their duties, keeping a strict account of their time, and reporting same in the manner and form prescribed. 79. They must know that every employe under their direction is fully acquainted with the Rules and Regulations and the use and object of all signals, and is familiar with the tools and appa- ratus with which he must work. 80. For neglect of duty or disobedience, they are authorized to suspend any Foreman and to sus- pend or discharge any other person under their charge, subject to the approval of the Road Master. 20 8 1 . They must attend personally to the removal of snow or other obstructions from the track. They will also attend to the prevention of drip into the street, and have icicles brushed from the structure, as they form, to guard against injury to pedestrians. 82. In cases of accident they will go imme- diately to the spot, taking whatever force may be necessary, and use every effort to assist in clearing the road, under the direction of the Road Master. 83. They will make careful inquiry regarding all accidents and personal injuries that occur upon the rojad, and report fully thereon, in writing, to the Road Master, giving names and addresses of witnesses when possible. 84. They will make reports in the manner and • form directed by the Road Master, and will be responsible for the safe-keeping and economical use of all material furnished them. 85. They must see that nothing is piled on sidings, or adjacent to the main tracks, that might come in contact with moving trains, and will keep the tracks and everything about stations and yards in good order. Every precaution must be taken to prevent anything falling to the street. They shall have drip pans cleaned as frequently as may be required. 86. They must acquaint themselves with the in- structions issued for the government of trains and Trainmen, and report to the Road Master any 21 neglect of duty or violation of rules that comes under their notice. 87. They must not allow old rails, cross-ties, etc., to be scattered along the road, but have all such scrap cleaned up promptly and removed. 88. During fogs, Supervisors will station Track- men at frequent points along the line of structure to signal trains, using red and yellow flags by day, and red and yellow lights by night. In placing the men, the Supervisor will act under instructions from the Road Master. SUPERVISOR OF INTERLOCKING. 89. Supervisor of Interlocking will report to and receive instructions from the Road Master. He will have general care of the maintenance of switch connections, automatic signal and inter- locking plants, and make continual personal in- spections of them. He will see that charts are posted in all cabins and towers, showing location of switches and signals controlled therefrom, and showing the levers to be manipulated to secure all desired movements. He will have under him a Foreman and Sub-Foreman and Interlocking Repairmen. NIGHT SUPERVISOR. 90. Night Supervisor will report to the Road Master; he will have charge of all employes of the Track Department who are on duty in the night. 22 SECTION FOREMEN. 9 1 . Foreman of track repairs will report to and receive their instructions from the Track Super- visors. 92. They will have charge of the repairs of their respective sections and will be held respon- sible for the condition of the track and the watch- ing necessary to secure its safety at all times. 93. They are required to go over their sec- tions during the entire day, to observe particu- larly the conditions of track and track equipment; to execute such repairs as may be necessary and within their ability, and report such as require aid, to the Supervisor. 94. They will engage in all work personally, and will see that any men employed under them faith- fully perform their duties. 95. For neglect of duty or disobedience, they are authorized to suspend and recommend for dis- missal any employe under their charge, and will immediately report the case to the Supervisor for action. 96. They will give particular attention to the surface and line of the track, especially at the joints; see that it is spiked properly, kept in true gauge and surface, and snugly fastened to the ties, and shall furnish such assistance as may be re- quired by Electrical Road Foremen. 23 97. They must remove all defective materials from the track, and at all times maintain it in good condition for the passage of trains, keeping switches always free from snow, ice or other obstruction. 98. Foremen must see that watch is constantly kept for trains approaching the men under their charge, and, in case a foreman is obliged to leave his position, he must put some other person in his place to watch the men while they are engaged in their work, and every foreman must warn each man upon coming into the gang of said foreman of the dangers incident to the work which he is to do. 99. They must never obstruct the track in any way whatever, without first conspicuously dis- playing a danger signal at least 300 feet against traffic on the local tracks, and on both sides of the obstruction on express tracks, except where a cautionary signal has been placed at this distance, in which case the danger signal may be displayed at 50 feet from the point of obstruction. Any- thing that interferes with the safe passage of trains is an obstruction, and must not be attempted without using the above precaution. 100. They will watch the telegraph and tele- phone lines, especially after storms, unite the wires when broken, and render any assistance required by the Linemen. They must promptly report to the nearest Station Agent, any derange- ment of the wires. 24 101. They will render prompt assistance in all cases of accident or delay. TRACK WALKERS. 102. Trackwalkers must carry with them light hand tools, red and yellow flags, and be pre- pared to rectify any irregularity discovered. If repairs are required, they must immediately notify the Supervisor or Foreman of repair gang, and, if urgent, telephone from nearest station to Road Master. 1 03. If anything is discovered which affects the safety of trains, they must display a danger signal, and immediately notify the Road Master from nearest telephone station. 1 04. During exceptionally hot or cold weather, they must be especially vigilant in their daily examination of track and structure, and in foggy weather must see personally that every fogman is at his station. They will report absentees imme- diately to the Supervisor or Section Foreman. 105. They will attend to the cleaning, filling and trimming of switch and signal lamps, light and watch them at night, and extinguish them at the proper time. FOQMEN. 106. Fogmen will report to and receive their instructions from the Supervisors. Should foggy weather be indicated, they will report immediately 25 to their respective stations and remain there until otherwise ordered by the Supervisor. Should a fog appear at night, the Night Supervisor will order each Fogman to report for duty without delay. 107. Two Fogmen will be placed at each sta- tion, one at each end, toward approaching trains. They must stand at the greatest distance from the station at which they can see the rear end of a train which is stopped at the station, and display a danger signal constantly while such train is in sight, displaying a cautionary signal after train has passed out of sight. 1 08. Each Fogman will be provided with a red and a yellow flag for day service, and at night with a red and a yellow lantern. These flags and lan- terns must be kept ready for use at all times, and easy of access. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. 109. The Electrical Engineer will report to and receive his instructions from the Chief Engineer. 110. He will see that the drawings and records of the electrical road equipment, telephone, tele- graph and electric lighting systems are kept up to date, and that changes in the various electrical equipments are made to suit conditions as they change from time to time. 111. He shall have frequent inspection made of the electrical equipment, making tests and keep- ing records of the same. 26 1 12. He will make regular examination of the track and structure with reference to conditions in the return circuit that might cause arcing or electrolysis damage. ROAD ELECTRICIAN. 1 1 3. The Road Electrician will report to and receive his instructions from the Electrical Engi- neer. 114. It shall be his duty to inspect contact rail, cables, feeders and breaks and all electrical track and structure equipment, and see that the draw- ings representing same are kept up to date. 1 1 5. He shall see that the electrical track equip- ment is at all times up to requirements, and modi- fied from time to time to meet change of condi- tion. His instructions will be carried out by the Supervisors of the various lines, who will send him copies of all reports made by them of electrical track equipment. ELECTRICAL ROAD FOREMEN. 116. Electrical Road Foremen will report to and receive their instructions from the Supervisor of their respective lines. 1 17. They will make repairs to contact rail, its insulators, clips, inclines and guards, all feeder and negative cables from where they leave or enter the sub-station or conduit to contact rail, all other cables and connections, switches, and 27 fuses, and be responsible for the good condition of the same. They shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned to them. 1 18- They will, under the direction of the Road Electrician, make systematic and frequent inspec- tions of the complete electrical road equipment, reporting the condition thereof, making daily inspection of all fuses and switches, replacing all fuses burned out and reporting same to Super- visor, giving circumstances of the burn-out so far as can be ascertained. In case a circuit breaker goes out, a report of all facts, so far as can be as- certained, must be made at once. They will make personal inspection at least once a week of all feeder cables from the point at which they leave the sub-station or conduit to where they are tapped to the contact rail and to the bare feeder cables, also all cables leading from the contact rail to their respective terminals at the circuit breaker, reporting the condition of the same to the Supervisor. They will make frequent and thor- ough inspections of all bare feeder cables, and any defects found must be repaired at once and re- ported to the Supervisors. Reports of inspec- tions must be made daily to the Supervisors on blanks for that purpose. 119. In addition to the above, the Electrical Road Foremen will, at any time when called upon by the Circuit Breaker Inspectors, or Section Foremen, render such assistance as may be re- quired by them. 28 CIRCUIT BREAKER INSPECTORS. 120. Circuit Breaker Inspectors will report to and receive their instructions from the Road Electrician. 121. They shall inspect all circuit breakers and electrical parts of moving stairways, car elevators, etc., on their respective lines, and keep them in proper condition. 122. They will in all cases where a circuit breaker goes out, make a written report of all cir- cumstances, and in every case the cause must be ascertained if possible. 123. They will send daily to the Road Elec- trician a report of the inspections made by them, with a statement of the defects found and whether they have been repaired. 124. In case they require help in making re- pairs, they will call upon the Supervisor of the line on which it is desired, to furnish them with such assistance as is needed, or in case of an emer- ency they may call upon the most available men, reporting such instance to the Supervisor. LIGHTING ENGINEER. 125. The Lighting Engineer will report to and receive instructions from the Electrical Engineer. He will have charge of the maintenance and re- pairs of the entire electric lighting system, except car lighting, including all cables, transformers, and wiring required to transmit current from the substations to the lamps. 29 LIGHTING REPAIRMEN. 126. Lighting Repairmen will report to and receive instructions from the Lighting Engineer. 127. Repairmen will be on duty for the East Side Lines both day and night, with headquarters at 67th Street and 3d Avenue, uptown station. 128. Repairmen will be on duty for the West Side Lines both day and night, with headquarters at 59th Street, 6th and 9th Avenue Lines, uptown station. 129. Station Inspectors will notify Repairmen at above points by telephone of any trouble occur- ring to passenger station lights. It is the duty of the Repairmen to remedy these troubles promptly and make detailed written reports to the Lighting Engineer of all troubles remedied. 130. Repairmen will inspect all lights in sta- tions once each week and will see that Station Agents are provided with spare lamps and fuses for renewals. Repairmen will inspect all lights in yards once each day, making necessary renewals, and will clean all yard lamps once each week. 131. Repairmen will inspect all lighting cables every sixty days, and renew broken insulators and pins, and will make written report to the Lighting Engineer on the condition of lighting cables, insulators and cable boxes. 132. All persons, except the Lighting Repair- men, are forbidden to handle, or in any way irtsr- 30 fere with, the 2500-volt lighting cable. Whenever it is necessary to move the lighting cable, or when- ever this cable is liable to damage on account of other work, the Lighting Engineer must at once be notified, and he will promptly send Repairmen to take care of the cable. 133. The renewals of lamps and fuses in car shops and inspection sheds, will be made by the Shop Foreman in charge of same, who will report such renewals to the Lighting Engineer. 134. All persons, except Lighting Repairmen, are forbidden to interfere with the lighting trans- formers and the nigh tension switches and fuses controlling same. TELEPHONE ENGINEER. 135. The Telephone Engineer will report to and receive instructions from the Electrical Engineer. 1 36. He will be responsible for the maintenance and repairs of all wires, cables, switch-boards, instruments, and other equipment required on the Telephone, Telegraph and Electric Bell Sig- nal Systems, and also for the efficiency of the service. |37. He will see that a proper and systematic inspection of wires, cables and instruments is made at regular intervals, 31 1 38. He will see that complete tests are made of all lines each morning, and also after every storm, and that all troubles indicated by these tests are cleared at the earliest possible moment. 1 39. He will keep a daily record of the business which passes over the telephone system, recording state of weather, number of calls, interruptions to telephone service, and causes therefor, fire alarms; and police and ambulance calls. 1 40. He will keep a complete record of all tele- phone, telegraph, and electric bell signal cables, switch-boards, and other apparatus installed, showing dates of installation, repairs, and re- newals. 141. He will keep a complete list of the home addresses and city telephone numbers of all offi- cers of the Company, and all heads of Depart- ments, and others who should be notified in case of accidents, wrecks or fires. WIRE CHIEF. 142. The Wire Chief will report to and re- ceive instructions from the Telephone Engineer. 143. He will keep informed of any conditions which may affect the working of the wires, and must take precautions to keep the service in- tact. 144. He will be held responsible for the prompt remoya} pf all interruptions to the line wires. 32 He will clear all office troubles, test and locate trouble in cables, be responsible for the care of the storage batteries and machines, and assist the Inspectors in clearinc; trouble whenever neces- sary. TELEPHONE INSPECTORS. 145. The Inspectors will report to and receive instructions from the Telephone Engineer. 146. They will make inspections of telephones and wiring at all stations at least once every month, connect new telephones, clear and test for trouble, and make other changes of wiring wherever necessary. 147. They will report their movements to the Wire Chief, so that they can be reached in case of emergency. TELEPHONE WIREMEN. 148. The Wiremen will report to and receive instructions from the Telephone Engineer. 149. They will run wires for new telephones in- stalled and make changes on cables whenever they are in the way of men working on the struc- ture. They will also assist in clearing trouble on lines and cables. 1 50. It will be the duty of Wiremen to inspect the wiring and cables on the structure once every three days. 33 CABLE SPLICERS. 151. The Cable Splicers will report to and receive instructions from the Telephone Engi- neer. 152. They will make all splices and pot-heads in lead cables, repair all breaks in cable, assist in testing cables and clearing trouble, installing switchboard apparatus and instruments and in- specting lead cables. CHIEF OPERATOR. 153. The Chief Operator will report to and receive instructions from the Telephone Engi- neer. 1 54. He will be held responsible for the conduct and discipline of the operating force, and will see that there is in the office, at all times, a sufficient number of operators to handle the business with- out unnecessary delay. 155. He will be held responsible for the proper handling of all telephone messages passing through the office, and must promptly investigate any complaint of failure to talk with ease on the cir- cuits, and will make report of same, with the cause. 1 56. He will report to the Telephone Engineer any failure of circuits and any unnecessary delay in repairing same. 34 TELEPHONE OPERATORS. 157. The Operators will report to and receive instructions from the Chief Operator. 158. In addition to their regular duties, an- swering calls, etc., they will make daily tests for defective cords, defective instruments or loops, and defects disclosed by these tests will be imme- diately reported to the Chief Operator. 159. They will return promptly to the Chief Operator a report of any defects in the lines, switchboard apparatus, loops or instruments, which may develop subsequent to the morning test. 160. When temporary relief from duty is re- quired, Operators must first obtain permission from the Chief Operator before leaving the switch- board. 161. They will not be permitted to read letters, books, papers, or eat lunch while at the switch- board, except in special cases by permission of the Chief Operator. 162. They are required to be courteous in all their dealings w T ith those using the telephone in- struments, and with each other, but must hold no conversation beyond that necessary for receiving calls and making connections. 1 63. They will speak in clear tones directly into the transmitter, and wall retain the receiver con- tinuously at the ear while at the switchboard. 35 164. Any conversation carried on between Op- erators must be in a low tone of voice. For the proper conduct of the business, it is essential that the operating room be kept as quiet as possible. GENERAL RULES — TELEPHONE SY5TEH. 1 65. In case of fires, wrecks, or accidents affect- ing the property of the Company, or the operation of trains, employes should notify the Chief Oper- ator at the Telephone Exchange, stating location and nature of the trouble. The Chief Operator will then locate and notify the heads of Depart- ments, and others who should be advised of the trouble. 166. Special care must be taken by Trackmen and other workmen to avoid injury to the lead- covered telephone cable. In case an injury occurs the Telephone Engineer must be advised at once, so that repairs may be made before moisture pene- trates the cable through the lead sheath. 167. Whenever the telephone cable is liable to damage on account of work in progress, the Telephone Engineer must at once be notified and he will promptly send Repairmen to take care of the cable. SUPERVISOR OF STREET REPAIRS. 168. The Supervisor of Street Repairs will re- port to and receive instructions from the Chief Engineer. 36 169. He will have charge of repairs to founda- tions, sidewalks, sewers, street pavements, all excavations necessary for additional foundations, and repairs of fenders at foot of columns. Also will see that surface yards are kept free from dirt and rubbish and will attend to the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks in front of Company's property. MASTER CARPENTER. 170. The Master Carpenter will report to and receive instructions from the Chief Engineer. 171. He will make all repairs to stations and buildings, and have charge of Plumbers, Roofers and Tinsmiths, and will be responsible for the tools, machinery and materials in the shops under his charge, and require that they be kept clean and in good order. FOREMAN PAINTER. 172. The Foreman Painter will report to and receive instructions from the Chief Engineer. 173. He will have charge of all painting of structure, tracks and buildings, and will be re- sponsible for all tools and materials used. 37 MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT. SUPT. OF CAR EQUIPMENT. 174. The Superintendent of Car Equipment will report to and receive instructions from the General Manager, to whom all appointments, promotions, transfers and dismissals shall be referred for approval. He will advise with the Division Superintendent as to the number of cars required for service on the several lines, and co-operate with him as to the most economical method of operating them while in the road ser- vice. All orders and notices issued by him shall bear the approval of the General Manager, to whom a copy of each shall be forwarded. 175. He is responsible for the proper manage- ment of shops, machinery and tools under his charge, and must require that they be kept clean and in good order. He must enforce discipline among the workmen, see that they are diligent in the discharge of their duties, and that the opera- tions of his department are conducted with system and economy. 176. He is responsible for sending out cars in proper condition for service, and must see that they are supplied with the necessary fixtures and tools, with lamps, signals, and other things neces- sary to a complete equipment. 177. He must have the cars ready for service at the time indicated by the Transportation Depart- ment, and will have the cars inspected at the end 38 of each trip, the necessary repairs made, and have them properly cleaned. 178. He must see that a daily record is kept of the names of the workmen, the time of service, and the rate of pay, also the time employed and material used on each piece of work, and the cost of same, in accordance with the prescribed instruc- tions. 179. He will see that all workmen employed at the shops are at their proper places, ready for duty, at the specified time. 180. The shop force will not be used at night or on Sundays except for necessary work. 181. He will not allow strangers to visit the shops without a permit, and will observe that they do not converse or interfere with the workmen on duty. 1 82. Pie will require that the hours of labor be announced to shopmen promptly and regularly, and will see that Night Watchmen perform their duties in compliance with the instructions whicli are, from time to time, issued for their govern- ment. 183. He shall not make, or permit changes to be made, in the general arrangement or details of motors and cars while under repairs at the shops, without special orders from the General Manager. 39 BRIDGE ENGINEERS. BRIDGE RULES. 184. Bridge Engineers will report to and re- ceive instructions from the Superintendent of Car Equipment. 185. They must keep the operating machinery of the draw clean and in good working order. They must keep up the air pressure in the accumulators, and be prepared, on signal from boats, to open the draw as promptly as possible, and close same immediately after the passage of the boat. 1 86. They must keep an accurate record of the passage of all boats, and the time of opening and closing the draw, and forward the same to the Superintendent of Car Equipment's office each day. 187. Any disarrangement of the draw machin- ery, accident or collision to boats, or any unusual occurrence of whatever nature, must be reported to the Superintendent of Car Equipment im- mediately. 188. They must co-operate with the Tower- Switchmen, and exercise the greatest care to see that danger signals are set at each end of the draw, and that there are no trains between the signal and the bridge before opening same. FOREMEN OF CAR INSPECTORS. 189. Foremen of Car Inspectors report to and receive their instructions from the Superintendent of Car Equipment. 40 190. They must inspect all cars passing their station, carefully examining the running gear and brake fixtures. They will make such repairs as may be required, and report to the Superintend- ent or Train Master and Superintendent of Car Equipment those not fit for service. 191. They will see that all cars in service are properly washed, and that the interior fixtures are kept clean and in good repair. 192. When making repairs to cars standing on the main track or sidings, they must protect them- selves by displaying a red signal at each end of the train, to prevent the cars from being coupled to or moved by other cars. SHOP CLERKS. 193. Shop Clerks report to and receive their instructions from the Superintendent of Car Equipment. 1 94. They will obey all orders received from the Foremen of Shops, but must keep their accounts, and make reports in the manner and form directed by the Auditor. 195. They must record the time made by each workman, specify the character of his labor, his rate of pay, and the time spent on each piece of work. 1 96. They must ascertain the weight and value of material used on each piece of work, and charge the same to its proper account. 197. They will have posted conspicuously in the shops all orders issued by the Superintendent of Car Equipment. 41 TRANSPORTATION DEPT. SUPERINTENDENT. 198. The Superintendent will report to and re- ceive instructions from the General Manager, to whom all appointments, promotions, trans- fers and dismissals shall be referred for approval. He will have a general supervision of the Trans- portation and Station Departments, and will co- operate' with the Superintendent of Car Equip- ment in all matters pertaining to car equipment. All orders and notices issued by him shall bear the approval of the General Manager, to whom a copy of each shall be forwarded. 1 99. He shall require a strict observance of such rules as are necessary to maintain the efficiency of his departments, and is authorized to suspend any employe in his department, and enforce such pen- alty for violation of rules as may, in his judgment, be for the best interests of the Company, immedi- ately reporting his action to the General Manager. 200. He will be assisted by a proper force of subordinates, subject to the approval of the General Manager, will keep him promptly and fully advised of all accidents and important and unusual occurrences in this department, and shall make no change in the running of trains without his authority. 20 1 . He will keep a complete record of all em- ployes in his department, and see that an accurate account of their time is kept by Train Despatchers and Station Inspectors. 42 TRAIN MASTERS AND ASSISTANTS. IN ALL CASES OF DOUBT, TAKE THE SAFE SIDE. 202. Train Masters report to and receive their instructions from the Superintendent. Assistant Train Masters will be subject to the orders of both Superintendent and Train Master. 203. They will take charge of the division, or such portion of it as may be assigned them in the name of the Superintendent, during his absence, and perform such duties as he may from time to time direct. 204. They must exercise a general supervision over, and are directly responsible for, all employes connected with train service, and will see that the Rules and Regulations are fully understood and observed by them. They may suspend them for neglect of duty or violation of rules, subject to the approval of the Superintendent. 205. They must report promptly to the Super- intendent all failures or neglect on the part of em- ployes, and anything that may come under their observation liable to interfere with the prompt and safe working of the-road. 206. They must observe that transportation employes are furnished with all the necessary signals, and use them strictly in accordance with the Rules. 207. They must give special attention to the prompt movement of trains, and see that there it no unnecessary delay on their division. 43 208. In cases of accident or serious detention to trains, they must proceed at once to the place and assist in removing the cause. They will see that every precaution is taken to insure the safety of approaching trains, and protect all property either in charge of or belonging to the Company. TRAIN DESPATCHERS. IN ALL CASES OF DOUBT TAKE THE SAFE SIDE. 209. Train Despatchers report to and receive instructions from the Superintendent, Train Mas- ters, and Assistant Train Masters. 210. They have charge of the yard and sidings at stations where trains are made up, the move- ment of trains therein, and of the yard force em- ployed at those points. 211. They are responsible for the expeditious and correct despatch of trains within the limits of the yard, and the proper position of the switches. 212. They must carry out the orders of the Superintendent and Train Master in regard to the distribution of cars, the making up of trains, and apportioning them to the motive power furnished. 213. They must give the necessary directions for drilling and placing cars in proper positions in the trains, and see that they leave on time. 2 1 4. They must see that Motormen and Train- men are ready for duty at the prescribed time, and have all the time-tables, signals ; lamps, and 44 other fixtures required by the rules for the safety and proper management of their trains. 2 1 5. They must not permit a train to start with a Motorman, Conductor or Guard who is unfit for duty, or fail to report at once such unfitness to the Superintendent or Train Master. 2 1 6. They must see that the yard is kept in good order, that cars passing are properly inspected, and those requiring repairs sent to the shop. 217. They must see that Train Clerks keep a record of the number of each car arriving at and departing from their stations, and that daily re- ports of the same are made in accordance with in- structions. 218. They must report to the Superintendent or Train Master all violations of rules coming under their notice, and cars arriving in an injured condition or in bad order. 219. When accidents occur, requiring the ser- vices of Trackmen, they will instruct Operators and Station Agents to notify them along the lines, over the signature of the Road Master. MOTOR INSTRUCTORS. 220. The Motor Instructors will report to and receive instructions from the Superintendent and Train Masters. 22 1 . It will be their duty to ride frequently over the road with Motormen, and note the manner in 45 which they perform their duties. They will in- struct Motormen in the proper handling of their controller and air-brakes, and give them such information as is necessary in regard to the elec- trical and mechanical equipment and the air- brake apparatus. 222. They will report to the Superintendent any violation of rules or neglect of duty that may be brought to their notice. 223. They will consult with the Train De- spatches and Train Masters as to the qualifica- tions of Motormen, and report same to the Superintendent. 224. They will instruct and examine all men ready for promotion to Motormen, and report results of such examinations to the Superintend- ent. MOTORMEN. IN ALL CASES OF DOUBT, TAKE THE SAFE SIDE. 225. Motormen will be appointed and pro- moted upon approval of the General Manager. 226. They will report to and receive their in- structions from the Superintendent, Train Mas- ters and Motor-Instructors, and when shifting cars, making up trains, starting from terminals, and while on the road, they are also subject to the orders of the Train DespatchersT* 46 227. They must have in their possession a copy of the Rules and Regulations, Instruction Book, the Time-Table, and a full set of signals in good order and ready for use. MriCr**^, 228. Each must also be provided with a reliable watch and regulate it by the clock in the Train Despatched Office, and must compare time at least twice a day with Conductor. 229. They must use special care in coupling and shifting cars to avoid injuring employes, and must always start and stop their trains cautiously, and without sudden jerking. They will not use the whistle unnecessarily. 230. Motormen must acquaint themselves with the mechanical and electrical and air-brake equip- ment of the cars, so as to act intelligently in case of trouble or in an emergency. 231. The position of Motormen when on duty, is in the front cab of first car with face to the front, and with right hand on brake-valve handle, and left hand on pow T er controller. 232. If the power is shut off at any time while train is in motion, Motormen must turn controller handle to "off" position, and throw on lamp cir- cuit; controller then must not be thrown to "on" position until lamps light. 233. They may be temporarily suspended from duty and pay, for cause, by the Superintendent, but will not be permanently dismissed except by order of the General Manager. 47 234. They will not be allowed to lay off tem- porarily from duty, or change trips with other Motormen for any purpose, without a special per- mit from the Motor-Instructor. 235. In all cases, when they fail to report promptly for duty, they will be disciplined by suspension f rojn duty without pay, and the Motor- Instructor will fill their places(with extra Motor- men.^ 236. They must report for duty, fully equipped, at least ten minutes before schedule time for starting, or as much earlier as may be required. 237. They must obey promptly all signals given by Station Agents, Telegraph Operators, Track Repair Men, Conductors or Guards,) even though they may think such signals unnecessary. When in doubt as to the meaning of a signal, they must stop and ascertain the cause, and if a wrong signal is shown, they will report the fact to the Super- intendent, Train Master or Motor-Instructor. 238. They must not leave their Motor-car ex- cept in case of absolute necessity, and must always leave the Conductor or some other competent per- son in charge. 239. They must report promptly to the Train Despatcher any defect or disorder to any part of their equipment, and on arrival at terminal, make a written report of same in book provided for that purpose. 48 240. They are under the orders of the Con- ductors in regard to starting, stopping and gen- eral management of the train between terminal stations,but they will not obey any order that may endanger the safety of the train or require a viola- tion of the Rules. 241. They will allow no persons to ride in the Motor-cab without a written order from the Vice- President, General Manager, Superintendent, Superintendent of Car Equipment Train Master or Motor-Instructor. 242. They are required to run their motors per-3^ sonally, and under no circumstances allow any- \ one to have charge of the running. 243. Before leaving terminal stations they must test their brakes to see that they are in good working order. 244. They will keep a constant lookout ahead when the train is in motion, observe the positionY Cff of all switches, and if there be semaphores or tar- gets, see that they indicate that switches are properly adjusted. If wrong, train must be stopped at once. 245. They will report promptly to the Train Master or Train Despatcher all instances in which"7&> lights are not displayed at switches after dark, and any^ negligence or inattention on the part of the employes. f^^^^\ 49 246. No absolute limit of distance between trains can always be fixed, but that distance must never be less than will be sufficient to bring the following train to a stop before overtaking the train in advance. The condition of the brakes, the track and grades, and the danger of sudden checking or stopping of the preceding train, must constantly be borne in mind. 247. Motormen will never run their trains ahead of schedule time, unless by special order from the Superintendent or other authorized officer of the Transportation Department. 248. When trains leave terminal late, Motor- men will endeavor to economize time and close up . to schedule time. tdtttcZ** ^tk^^i^ 249. In foggy weather the safety of the train / depends solely on the Motorman being able to stop in the distance he can see, without regard to I schedule time, \and this is hereby made the rule whenever a fog prevails/) 250. If you can see ahead the distance of a block/'run so that you can stop your train in that distance. If you can see only fifty feet ahead, run so that you can stop your train in that distance. Reduce the speed of your train so that you are positive you can stop in the distance you can see. 25 1 . When running between automatic signals, on leaving a signal that is clear, govern your speed to seeing distance, in order that there may be no 50 possibility of running by the next signal in case it is at danger. This will also permit you to stop in case of anything unusual occurring within the automatic block. 252. Do not rely on information from anyone as to the number of minutes ahead of you a train is, in foggy weather, as the preceding train may have stopped just after passing out of sight. Govern yourselves strictly in accordance with the rules(laid down above. j This will afford absolute safety and prevent accident to your train when fog prevails!V~ 253. This rule also applies in snow storms or whenever the vision is obscured. 254. Remember always that safety is the first ( consideration. 255. A train may follow the one preceding by moving very slowly, under full control and with great care, at a safe distance, nearer than 250 feet,, approaching and leaving terminals, junctions, switching and standing yards,, and at stations in sight when the preceding train has passed the platform. 256. The lives of passengers are entrusted to the care of the motormen, and it is fully expected that they will not only attend to every signal, and carry out their instructions, but upon all occasions be vigilant and cautious, not depending entirely upon signals, brakes or the rules of safety. 51 257. Motormen are required to regulate the movement of trains, as nearly as possible, to a uniform speed on all parts of the road, except on curves.) Reckless running is positively for- bidden. 258. Running past a danger signal will be cause for dismissal. 259. Motormen will exercise the utmost caution i to prevent overtaking the preceding train. They must always approach a station not in sight with positive control of their trains, and they will never follow so closely as to cause danger of collision if the preceding train were suddenly checked or stopped. 260. When trains are in motion, the respon- sibility for safe running rests wholly upon the Motorman. No collision with(the rear op a |>re- ceding\train (not backing) will be excused. )fr 261. No train will ever run at a rate of speed exceeding forty miles per hour on local track, and ' J must not exceed nine miles per hour in rounding v sharp curves south of 59th Street. •JL 262. In no case must trains be run between ^ A 16th and 104th Streets, Western Division, in less r than schedule running time. 263. Motormen will slow up to avoid crowding upon the preceding train, thus dividing distance and saving overcrowding of passengers. When an unusual or long distance from the preceding train 52 exists, they will endeavor to economize time and close the gap, but must not increase speed around curves in so doing. (ps <2/2t*£ 264. Should a train be disabled between sta- tions, the following train will, on signal, connect and push it slowly to the next station where pas- sengers will be discharged and requested to take ■ the next train following. The disabled train will be immediately helped to the nearest siding ahead, * rf* s unless otherwise ordered. Every effort must be ij^s: made(by all concerned}to avoid delays to f ollowing^ trains. 265. In every case of disability to a car or train, causing delay or indicating danger, the passen- h£ut/i GERS MUST FIRST BE SAFELY LANDED, after which every effort must be made to clear the track and avoid delays to following trains. 266. Motormen will report promptly to the f& Superintendent any injury to the motor or train, or any unusual occurrence on the line of the road. 267. They must report on the time-cards, daily, the amount of time made. No excuse will be taken for failure to deposit their time-cards at the A end of each day's work. 268. Daily, before going on duty, each Motor- man must read the notices or special instructions which may be posted on the bulletin boards. 269. Motormen, before starting from terminals, must have their signal markers (between sunrise and sunset) or their signal lights (between sunset 53 4 and sunrise) properly set on the encU of their motors. Motors running light after sunset must have the proper tail-lights displayed, and on no occasion must the motor be started without dis- playing A headlight to warn Trackmen of its approach/) 270. The absence or imperfect exhibition of a signal at a place where a, signal is ordinarily shown, is to be considered a^ a danger signal and ovuA $£te& upoa-ar^ardingly. ao^^^ ^t55U/.4«&^ 271. Mo tor men must be careful not to overrun platforms at stations. To (clo this properly^ strict attention must be given to grades, the state of the weather, and the condition of the rails, as well' as to the length of the train. Should, however, a train be (accidentally '^topped short of or overrun a station, the Motorman must not move: ahead or back up until be r^eceiv^s signal from Con- ductor. ^^^^^-tjU*^ 272. Use, as little power as is necessary to make schedule time. Coast as much as possible, and when coming to a^stop, shut off power as early as possible. 273. Motormen, on seeing a cautionary signal displayed, must at once bring their train under control and proceed witK caution. 3CuZ&fr«^ _c / s * 274. Motormen upon seeing a danger signal dis- played must iat once^ bring their trains to a stop, (ascertain the cause of danger^and must not pro- ceed until the danger Jias teen removed and the iimck is clear.i!/>^ % . 54 RUNNING CURVES. 275. Motormen must run cautiously around all curves. They must reduce speed before reaching the curve, and continue slow speed until the last car has left it. ' f ) (( Half-hourly night Operator's call. 8 u Am busy on another wire. 9 u Answer immediately by wire. 10 u Close your key. 13 it Do you understand? 23 u The following for you and others. 25 li Testing Circuit. 27 u This has preference over all other business. (Can only be used by officials.) 31 a How do you understand? 32 a I understand that I am to — 55 a This despatch is of great importance. Nos. 31 and 32 are used for train orders only, when issued from Train Master's Office. 113 TELEGRAPH CALLS. Vice-President's Office, 13-21 Park Row, Call G. M. General Offices, 13-21 Park Row, Call G. 0. General Manager's Office, 13 Park Row, Call F. H. Superintendent's Office, South Ferry, Call S. U. Second Ave. Line. Location, Block Calls. Wires. Up or Down Track Sta n Signal Ca'ls. South .b erry, Desp. Omce, SF 4 Centre 2 Hanover Square Station, 3 ♦Fulton Street " u 4 Franklin Square u u 5 ♦Chatham Square (( 6 Chatham Sq., June, lower, SO Down Canal Street Station u 7 *(jrrand u 1-2 ♦Rivmgton " " (I 1-3 First " " TT Up 1-4 Eighth " u Down 1-5 Fourteenth " " Up 2-1 ♦Nineteenth " " Down 2-2 Twenty-third Street" Up 3-2 Thirty-fourth " a Centre 2-4 Forty-second " " Down 2-5 ♦Fiftieth " " Up 3-1 ♦Fifty-seventh " " 3-2 Sixty-fifth " " Down 3-3 ♦Seventy-second St. " ♦Eightieth Up a 3-4 4-1 Ei^htv-sixth " " XJKJ »» 11 AO *T *■ Ninety-second" " Centre 4-3 Ninety-ninth " " Up 4-4 111th Street Down 4-5 ♦117th " Up a 5-1 ♦121st 5-2 ♦127th " Down 5-3 129th " Desp. Office, 4 Yard 5-5 Train Master's Office, NS 4 Night Train Master's Office, BX 4 65th St. Gap, Inspector, NK 4 150th St., Junction Tower, RQ 4 177th St., West Farms, AB 4 Third Ave. Line. South ferry, Desp. Office, Hanover Square Station, *Fulton Street Franklin Square " City Hall, Desp. Office, Chatham Square Station, " June. Tower, " Pocket Tower, Canal Street Station, *Grand Houston " Ninth Fourteenth " *Eighteenth a Twenty-third Street Twenty-eighth " Thirty-fourth " Ferrv, " Station, Forty-second " " Grand Central Depot a * Forty-seventh Street Fifty-third Fifty-ninth Sixty-seventh " " *Seventy-sixth " " Eighty-fourth " Eighty-ninth Ninety-eighth St., Desp. Office, 106th Street Station, 116th " 125th " 129th St., Desp. Office, 133d * Station, * 138th * *143d *149th a 156th " 161st " 166th " *169th " Wend over Avenue, *174th Street Station, 177th Street Station, 179th St. Switch Tower, *183d Street Station, Pelham Avenue, Bronx Park, Train Master's Office, Night Train Master's Office, 67th St. Gap, Inspector, Calls. Wires Location, Up or Down Track Sta'n Block Signal Calls. Or 4 venire o o a e 9 • • u a 1 -0 rU A 4 u 1 A 1 -4 • • u 1 R A 4 Down ; • • • uenire • • TTn up Hi • • Centre 9 Q TTn 2-4 Down 9 R TTn 1 up Q 1 o- 1 u Q 9 it O-O • • u Q A 0-4 • • i erm l TTn Q k Down A 1 4- 1 • • lerm i £ R D-O • • TTn a P 4-2 A Q 4-0 u A A 4-4 Down A R • • TTn up 5-1 a R O u R 1 A 4 i ara R A TTn up R_R u A 1 D- 1 u A 4 uentre O-O Centre 1 9 9 u 1 9 Q a 1 9 A u 1 9 R u 1 9 1 1 -O- 1 u 1 Q 9 u 1 Q 1 1 -o-o a 1 -0-*f (t 0-4- 1 u 1 A 9 u 1 -4-0 A 4 up 1 -H *+ Centre 1 A R u 1 R 1 1 -o- 1 -tSUr A 4 1 R 2 IN o A ** • • A 4 AM 7 OlAlll AVC« L,lllt« Calls. Wires Location, Up or Down Track Sta'n Block signal Calls. South Ferry, Desp. Office, DO 7 Centre 3 Battery Place Station, . . Up 5 Battery Place Tower, BJ 7 Down Rector Street, Desp. Office, V 7 Up 1-2 *Cortlandt " Station, Down 1-3 *Park Place 1-4 Chambers Street " u 1-5 Franklin * Tower, KB 7 Centre • • Franklin " Station, Down 2-1 Grand ■ " u 2-3 Bleecker . m u 2-4 Eighth u 2-5 Fourteenth " " ti 3-1 ♦Eighteenth ? . . a 3-2 Twenty-third Street " Up 3-3 Twenty-eighth] " u u 3-4 Thirty-third " " u 3-5 Forty-second " " m 4-1 Fiftieth " " u 4-2 Fifty-third St., 6th Av. Jet., JC 7 Tower 4-3 Fifty-eighth St., Desp. Office, X 7 Up 4-4 Fifty-third St., 8th Av., . . a 4-5 Fifty-third St., 9th Ave. Jet., WJ 7 Down 4-6 Fifty-ninth Street Station, up 4-7 Sixty-sixth Down 5-1 *Seventy-second St. " Up u 5-2 Eighty-first 5-3 Ninety-third " a 5-4 104th Street " WK 7 tt 5-5 110th u a 5-6 115th " Switch Cabin, FK 7 Centre 116th " Station, Centre South 5-7 125th " . # , # Centre North 6-1 *130th u Down 6-2 135th " Up 6-3 136th St. Switch Tower, KX 7 Down *140th Street Station, u 6-*4 145th St., Desp. Office, 145th " Shops, WR 7-12 Up 6-5 u 155th u Desp. Office, AF 7-12 a 6-6 Train Master's Office, WR 7 159th St., Desp. Office, AN 12-7 Yard m # Sixty-sixth St. Gap., Inspector, Lb mm 7 116 Ninth Ave. Line. South Ferry, Desp. Office, Battery Place Station, Battery Place Tower, Rector St., Desp Office, *Cortlandt Street Station, *Barclav Warren Franklin Desbrosses " " Houston Christopher " Gansevoort " Cabin, Fourteenth " Station, Twenty-third St. ♦Thirtieth Thirty-fourth " Forty-second " " Fiftieth Fifty-third, 9th Ave. Jet., Fifty-ninth " St a., Train Master's Office, 159th St., Desp. Office, Calls. DO BJ RO GH WJ WR AN Wires, 7 12-7 Location, Up or Down Track Sta n Centre Up Down Down Up Centre Down Up Down Up Yard Block Signal Calls. 3 4 5 1-2 1-3 1-4 1- 5 2- 1 2-3 2-4 2- 5 3- 1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3- 6 4- 1 117 SIGNALS. 542. Every employe must exercise constant care and watchfulness to prevent injury to persons and property. In every case of doubt, take the safe side and run no risk. 543. Conductors, Motormen, Guards, Telegraph Opera- tors, Station Agents, Gatemen, Track Foremen and all other employes whose duties may require them to give signals, must provide themselves with the proper appli- ances and keep them in good order, and always ready for immediate use. 544. Flags of the proper color must be used by day, and lamps of the proper color by night, or whenever from fog or other cause the day signals cannot be clearly seen. COLOR. 545. DANGER — RED — signifies danger, and is signal to STOP. See Cuts No. 6 and 6A. 546. CAUTION— YELLOW— signifies caution, and is signal to proceed slowly, and when indicated on low pot signals means that switch is set for crossover, siding or diverging route. See Cut No. 7. 547. SAFETY— GREEN— signifies safety, and is a signal to go ahead — all right. See Cuts No. 8, 8A, and 8B. 548. WHITE — is danger signal, and is explained as follows : A white light shown on any fixed post where a red, green, or yellow signal or light is usually shown, is a danger signal, and is notice to stop, and motormen must not run past a white signal shown where a red, green, or yellow signal is permanently located, until satisfied that every- thing is O K, and switch is set for proper route or desti- nation. 549. At night and during foggy weather, each train while running, must display two red lights, one on each side of the rear end of train, to indicate the rear of the train. These lights must be placed in position by the Rear Guard, and frequently inspected by him to see that they are burning brightly. 550. Train signals, markers, flags or lights must be carried on Motor-car as designated. Motormen will be held responsible for the strict observance of this important rule. 118 IMPERFECT SIGNALS. 551. A signal imperfectly displayed, or absence of a signal at a point where a signal is known to be located, is an indication of DANGER, and must be acted upon accordingly. Reports of the facts of all such cases must be made to the Superintendent at once. SIGNALS BY WHISTLE. 552. One sound of the whistle when moving, is a signal to apply brakes instantly. Stop. 553. Two sounds of the whistle when standing, is a signal to let off the brakes. Go ahead. 554. Three sounds of the whistle is a signal that the train will back. 555. Four sounds of the whistle is a signal calling for flagman or switchman. 556. Successive short sounds of the whistle will be used as a danger warning to persons on the track, and notifies trainmen of danger ahead. They must quickly aid in stopping the train. 557. The whistle must not be used as a signal for apply, ing or letting off brakes except when the air-brakes fail- and then the trainmen will work the hand-brakes instantly. SIGNALS BY BELL-CORD. 558. One stroke of the bell, when the train is moving is the signal to stop. 559. Two strokes of the bell, when the train is standing, is the signal to go ahead. 560. Three strokes of the bell, when the train is standing, is the signal to back. 56 1 . Two strokes of the bell, when the train is running, is a signal to reduce speed at once, and look for cause of signal. 119 SIGNALS BY HAND, FLAG OR LAMP. 562. Moving the arm, flag, or lamp to and fro across the track means STOP. See Cut No. 1. No. 1. STOP. — A MOTION ACROSS THE TRACK. See;Rule,562. 120 563. Either hand, flag, or lamp moved up and down vertically means GO AHEAD. See Cut No. 2. No. 2 GO AHEAD. — A MOTION UP AND DOWN. See Rule 563. 121 564. One or both hands, or flag or lamp swung over the head in a vertical circle above waist means BACK UP. See Cut No. 3. No. 3. BACK UP. — A MOTION IN A VERTICAL CIRCLE. See Rule 564. 122 565. Waving Hand above the head means ght. See Cut No. 4. No. 4. ALL RIGHT. — WAVING THE HAND ABOVE THE HEAD. See Rule 565. 123 566. Either hand, flag, or lamp moved in a horizontal circle close to body and below waist means TEST AIR BRAKES. See Cut No. 5. A rapid motion means move quickly, and a slow motion act with care and caution. No. 5. ADJUST AIR BRAKES. — A MOTION IN A HORI- ZONTAL CIRCLE. See Note 566. 126 12G S N ATTACHED TO SWITCH POINT. Cut No. 8 B. GREEN— SWITCH SET FOR STRAIGHT TRACK. Cut No. 7. YELLOW— SWITCH SET FOR CROSS OVER, SIDING OR DIVERGING ROUTE.