1000. Engineers report to and receive instructions from the Road Foreman of Engineers-Assistant Trainmaster. They will also obey the instructions of the Trainmaster, Chief Train Dispatcher, and, when at the enginehouse, they are under the instructions of the Engine Dispatcher or Foreman. They will obey the instructions of Stationmasters and Yardmasters as to switching and making up trains, and those of Conductors as to starting, stopping, and general management of trains.
1001. They will be held responsible for the safe, efficient and economical operation of the various classes of diesel units and devices.
1002. They must require forward trainmen to take proper position on the train whenever necessary.
1003. They will, unless otherwise directed, see that the engine is in good working order and furnished with the necessary supplies, signals, and the required tools.
1004. For the safety of the train or engine, the Engineer must keep a vigilant lookout in the direction moving, obey signals immediately, and respond promptly in answering signals.
When flagged, they must stop and ascertain instructions of flagman and must repeat the flagman's instructions to other employes on the engine.
1005. They will, on trains carrying mail cars on which catcher service is performed, sound the station whistles signal, Rule 14-K, for the guidance of the mail clerks.
1006. While taking fuel or water, engine brakes must be held applied.
1007. They must use every precaution against fires. They must report, to motive power officer at destination, any engines throwing fire. When fires are noted on or near the right of way, they must immediately notify the Train Dispatcher, and if Company property is endangered, they must act promptly to obtain necessary protection.
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