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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES—continued
C ON VEYA N C E O F C O A C H I N G ST OC K B Y F R EIGH T T R A IN S
Author ity is hereby given for 9K01, 7.25 a.m. Parcels and '9' Northallerton to Leyburn and r etur n to convey a daily
bogie parcels van in accordance with the instructions on Page 99 of the General Appencloc of 1st October, 1960, relating
to Conveyance of Coaching Stock on Unfitted Freight Trains.
R OU T E A VA IL A B IL IT Y O F C O A C H I N G ST OC K
South Gosforth
Mail vans w i th traductors in six foot way must not pass any train at South Gosforth Station. U p trains conveying
such mail vans must be brought to a stand at South Gosforth East, and the Guard must advise the Signalman, so that arrangements may be made not to pass any train on the opposite line at South Gosforth Station. Guar ds of Down trains must
advise the Station Inspector at Newcastle who must immediately inform Control so that the necessary arrangements may
be made. (This instruction has been ext -acted from the Diversion of Trains Booklet 0.7002/1956 which has been abolished).
PER M A N EN T SPEED R ESTR IC TION S
IN D IC A T OR SIGN S
The indicator signs referred to in the first paragraph of this instruction on Page 51 of the General Appendix are in
the process of being repainted yellow.
PA IN T IN G O F F R EIGH T ST OC K
It is the futur e intention that all freight stock and non-bogie coaching stock will be marked to indicate the maximum
speed at which i t may run. I t may have seen observed that a number of vehicles have already appeared in service bearing a
white numeral in a white lined square, and w i thout the symbol " XP" where applicable.
Full instructions on this subject will be published in due course. In the meantime i t should be noted that the numerals
" I " , "2" or "3" are equivalent to "XP" marking.
DIESEL T R A C T ION - - M OVEM EN T S U N D ER F L O O D W A T ER C O N D I T I O N S
The following instructions, which are applicable to all forms of diesel traction, i.e. diesel-electric, diesel-mechanical
and diesel-hydraulic, must be observed under flood conditions:—
1. N or m al movement of diesel locomotives, multiple uni t trains and rail cars should cease when the water level
reaches I inch below the underside of the head of the running line.
2. Emergency running at 3 m.p.h. is permissible, whether conductor rails are present or not, with the water level not
exceeding 4 inches above the top of the running rail, except that in the case of diesel main line locomotives, with
hydraulic transmission a limit of 6 inches will apply.
3. M ovem ent should not be permitted when the water level exceeds 4 inches above the top of the running rail
(6 inches i n the case of diesel Main line locomotives with hydraulic transmission).
USE O F " PIPE F IT T ED O N L Y " B R A K EVA N S O N F ISH T R A IN S
Piped and Gauged brakevans are authorised for Class " 4" braked tr ains signalled 3- 1- 1. I n the event of i t being
necessary to use a pipe fitted only brakevan on a Fish train, owing to a fully fitted van not being available, the train must
run at Class " 4" speed and be signalled 3–I–I instead of 1-3-1.
M YT H OLM R OYD W EST SIGN A L B O X
U nti l f ur t her noti ce, the U p Slow Shunt Spur, situated approximately 300 yards on Hebden Bridge side of the
Signal Box, must not be used for traffic purposes and the relative No. 17 trailing points must be regarded as catch points only.
C R OF T ON EA ST PER M A N EN T W A Y D EPOT
Road vehicles use Crofton Old Station Occupation Level Crossing at frequent intervals between 07.30 and 17.00 hours
each weekday. Drivers to sound whistles or horn when approaching the crossing and keep a sharp look-out.
USER OF GYPSY L A N E O C C U PA T I O N LEVEL C R OSSIN G B ETW EEN CASTLEFORD
OLD ST A T I O N A N D L ED ST ON
Conveyance of coal in lorries is taking place over the above Level Crossing.
Drivers must keep a sharp look-out when approaching the crossing.
* L EED S C I T Y N O R T H : S O U T H C A R R IA GE SID IN GS
U nti l fur ther noti ce, due to the stabling of temporary office coaches, the Far Road, Back Side has been shortened
by approximately 80 yards, and a temporary stop block erected.
SC A R B OR OU GH C EN T R A L ST A T I O N
All Guards working passenger trains into Scarborough Central Station should assist with closing windows and doors in
order to speed disposal of their trains and they must r epor t to the Inspector on duty before leaving the platform. D ur i ng
the absence of a Shunter the Guard will be responsible for disposing of the train into the sidings.
GA SC OIGN E W O O D
Guards of trains requiring to enter or leave Gascoigne W ood Yards must inform the Signalman at Gascoigne Wood or
Hagg Lane, as the case may be, of intended movements before these are made.
K ID D L ESB R OU GH C A R R IA GE SID IN GS
U nti l fur ther notice, a temporary sleeper crossing is in use at the junction of Lines Nos. 99,90 and 108, Dgm. No. 581.
SALTBURN ST A T I O N
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A SH I N G T O N , H IR ST L A N E L EVEL C R OSSIN G
There is increased use of the above crossing by N.C.B. lorries on weekdays between 07.00 and 17.30 hours, Monday
to Friday.
Drivers of trains must maintain a sharp look-out and give audible warning on approaching the crossing; and be prepared
to act on hand signals from the crossing keeper.
H ED W OR T H L A N E
N.C.B. A C C O M M O D A T I O N L EVEL C R OSSIN G
There is increased use of the above crossing, which is situated on the Stella Gill to Tyne Dock Bottom Branch at 3 miles
16 chains, by lorries proceeding to and from N.C.B. Stacking Ground.
The crossing is in charge of a look-out man and drivers of trains approaching the crossing must keep a sharp look-out,
sound the engine whistle and be prepared to act on any hand signals that may be exhibited.