1200. Conductors report to and receive instructions from the Trainmaster and will also obey the the instructions of the Chief Train Dispatcher, Road Foreman of Engines-Assistant Trainmaster, Yardmaster, Stationmaster and Station Agent and comply with the instructions issued by the heads of departments.
1201. Before leaving initial station, and at intermediate stations where cars must be picked up, the Conductors must know that the cars in their trains have been inspected and that the brakes are in proper operative condition, and in addition, on passenger trains, that the communicating signal and steam heat are in proper working condition.
1202. When practicable, they must know that their train displays the necessary train signals, and must see that trainmen are in their proper places at all times.
1203. They must never entrust the duties of flagging to any person not entirely familiar with them, except in emergency, and then they must give instructions in such duties as fully as the circumstances will permit.
1204. Cars must not be left fouling an adjoining track when it can be avoided. Cars left standing on any tracks must clear insulated joints and clear public or private crossings and other tracks, for the greatest distance that would be reasonable under the circumstances.
The conductor will comply with local ordinances relating to the obstruction of public crossings.
1205. They must make memoranda of any unusual or important occurrences on their trips, retaining same for future reference.
They will file all reports required, observing all instructions.
1206. Car with defective hand brake should not be left unless conditions are such that there is no danger of it moving. If set out, Superintendent must be notified from first communicating office.
1207. They will inform the Engineer, when practicable to do so, when cars or equipment requiring movement at less than maximum authorized speed are included in the train.
1208. When switching or picking up cars, they will not take cars that are improperly loaded, overloaded, or exceed clearance limitations unless movement is properly authorized, or cars not in condition to run safely, and will report all such cases to Agent, Yardmaster, or Chief Train Dispatcher for instructions.
When switching industrial tracks, team tracks, loading tracks or similar tracks, the lading of cars must be carefully examined and, if any are found loaded heavily on one side or ends, overloaded or projecting over the ends or sides, such cars must not be moved but report made to Agent or Yardmaster. High or wide cars must not be moved until close side or overhead structure has been checked to see if such cars will properly clear the structure.
1209. Unless otherwise instructed, camp cars or passenger equipment moved in freight trains must be handled on rear next ahead of the caboose.
1210. They will see that proper flagging appliances, sufficient supplies, and first aid kit are available, but will allow only such material in the caboose or equipment boxes as is necessary, and will see that the caboose is kept in a neat and clean condition.
1211. When cars in trains have been pilfered or broken into, they will wire the Superintendent from the first available point, giving car number, seal numbers, and as much information as practicable.
1212. When defective, damaged or improperly loaded cars are offered for delivery to this road at a junction where no car inspector is on duty, they must not be moved without proper authority. The Chief Train Dispatcher must be advised of such defects, together with contents and destination of car.
1213. They must notify the Chief Train Dispatcher and Yardmaster of defective cars being brought into terminals; must card any cars in the train found defective between terminals, and must notify the Chief Train Dispatcher of defective cars cut out of train. If cars are left at non-agency station, they must take waybills to next agency stastion, making endorsement as to action taken.
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