Instructions to Maintenance of Way and Station Employees
No fires whatsoever must be set out along the right-of-way between April 1st and October 31st
without permit. Roadmasters must secure such permit from the designated authority.
Brush and dead grass must be cut and removed from beneath and around all timber bridges and ground
under such bridges kept clear of combustible material.
Special Patrol Instructions will be issued annually.
Water barrels with covers and in good condition must be kept full of water and placed on or at ends
of bridges as directed.Trackmen must properly report and damaged barrels to the Roadmaster who will
arrange early repair or replacement.
During the fire season no employee, railway contractor or agent, shall burn, or cause to be burned,
any ties cuttings, debris, litter etc., upon or near the right-of-way, except under supervision as will
prevent such fires from spreading beyond the immediate area.
Time Table 132
