Train Masters report to and receive instructions from the Superintendent. They will have charge of the movement of traffic and exercise general supervision over all employes in train, yard and station service.
The Station Master reports to and receives his instructions from the Superintendent or such officer as he may designate.
Chief Train Dispatchers report to and receive instructions from the Superintendent. They will have charge of train dispatchers, and, unless otherwise provided, operators and signalmen. They must see that only one person issues train orders over the same territory at the same time, and that train orders are issued in accordance with prescribed forms.
Train Dispatchers report to and receive instructions from the Chief Train Dispatcher. They will issue orders governing the movement of trains, in accordance with the Rules; record the movement of all trains, and important incidents affecting the movement of traffic. Each Train Dispatcher going off duty must enter, in ink, on the Train Dispatcher's train-order book, record of all outstanding orders and know that they are understood by the relieving Train Dispatcher. A Train Dispatcher and the Operator working with him must not be relieved at the same time.
Yard Masters report to and receive instructions from the Superintendent or such official as he may designate. They will have charge of yards, of the men employed, the movement of trains and engines, and the distribution and movement of cars within assigned limits. They must see that employes are in condition for the proper discharge of duty. They must see that trains are properly made up and ready to leave as directed; that each train has the prescribed number of employes; that proper slips or way-bills are furnished; that doors of all loaded cars are properly secured and sealed, and that doors of all empty cars are closed and secured; that cars or tanks containing oil, explosives or inflammable substances are at least six cars from engine or caboose, when practicable; that wooden flat cars are placed on the rear of the train and boarding cars next to the caboose.
They must be familiar with instructions relative to refrigeration, ventilation and protection of perishable freight, and unless otherwise provided, see that a complete record of seals on all doors and hatches is promptly taken upon arrival of cars in yard. If a loaded car is found not properly sealed, contents should be promptly examined and car sealed, making prompt report to the Superintendent.
They must take an inventory of all cars in yards as often as necessary to insure prompt movement; keep a record of all trains, note all irregularities, and make report to proper official. At interchange points they must take record of seals on cars received from and delivered to connecting lines.
Any change on a waybill must be made in ink or indelible pencil and show authority and name of person making change.
The Station Agent reports to and receives his instructions from the Supervising Agent or such officer as the Superintendent may designate. He must conform to the instructions issued by the Accounting, Passenger, Freight and Treasury Departments. He has charge of the company's books and papers, and of the buildings, sidings and grounds at his station; and must preserve order in and about the station, keep the buildings and grounds in proper condition, and give proper attention to fire protection. He must see that no unauthorized person has access to the ticket and freight offices, baggage and freight rooms.
It is his duty to attend to the sale of tickets and the receiving, delivering and forwarding of baggage and freight, and collections for the same; see that cars are promptly loaded or unloaded and forwarded; keep the accounts, and make reports and remittances, in the manner prescribed.
He has charge of the employes at the station and must see that they perform their duties properly; promptly report any misconduct or violation of the rules, and anything that is observed that is prejudicial to the company interests, or may interfere with the safe and economical working of the railroad. Where there is no Yard Master, the duties of such position, as far as they exist, devolve upon the Station Agent, and he must be governed in the discharge of such duties by the rules for Yard Masters. He will report to the Superintendent on local matters which may affect the interests of company.
He must not sell tickets to persons who are not in a condition to take care of themselves, or whose conduct might endanger their lives or make them a source of annoyance to others on trains.
He must see that cars left at the station have the hand brakes applied and are not moved by unauthorized persons, or shifted so as to interfere with the safety of trains.
The Baggage Agent reports to and receives his instructions from the Supervising Agent or such officer as the Superintendent may designate. He must obey the orders of the Station Master or the Station Agent, and conform to the instructions issued by the General Baggage, Mail and Express Agent, Accounting, Passenger and Treasury Departments.
It is his duty to receive and check baggage, and deliver it to the baggagemen on trains; take charge of baggage unloaded at his station; handle baggage carefully; be civil and obliging to passengers, and require them to show proper transportation before checking their baggage. He must not permit unauthorized persons in the baggage room unless they are accompanied by himself or his representative.
He must promptly report all loss, damage or irregularity in handling baggage, U.S. mail, letters, packages and baggage checks.
The Telegraph and Telephone Operator and Signalman reports to and receives his instructions from the Chief Train Dispatcher, unless otherwise provided. An Operator at a station must conform to the instructions of the Station Master or Station Agent. He must not leave or close his office without permission from the Chief Train Dispatcher. When permitted to leave his office in charge of a substitute, he must acquaint the substitute with all the duties.
Where two or more Operators are employed at day or night offices, there must always be one on duty. When both day and night Operators are employed, they must relieve each other. He must not leave his office when a train is at the station, unless required to do so by business connected with the train.
He must see that telegrams are properly timed, and to note the office sent to, or received from, the time sent or received, the sending or receiving Operator's personal signature, and note on the back of each delayed telegram the time calls are made.
He must have proper signal appliances in good order, ready for immediate use, and must know that all signals are in proper working order and that switch and signal lights are properly displayed.
He must not allow unauthorized persons inside his office. Students may be allowed when authorized by the Superintendent. He must consider the telegraph and telephone a confidential service and treat the contents of messages accordingly. At offices where commercial telegraph business is handled, the Manager and Operator will be held accountable for the proper handling and reporting of same in conformity with the requirements of the Telegraph Company.
When relieved he must make written transfer on the prescribed form of all train orders not delivered, and see that such orders, and all information pertaining thereto, is understood by the relief Operator who must compare the train orders with the transfer, and note the time and sign the transfer.
He must keep the Train Dispatcher advised of temperature, heavy fog and severe storms of rain, snow or wind.
In case a circuit which he uses is interrupted, he must ascertain and report, if possible, on which side of his office the trouble exists. If it be at a point near by which the line repairer cannot promptly reach, he must, if possible, notify the track foreman immediately. He must be sufficiently familiar with switchboards to enable him to give such tests and make such patches as may be ordered by the Wire Chief in charge.
Each day at 11:57 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and at 10:57 a.m. Central Standard Time, all business must be suspended on all circuits and connections will be made with the Washington, D. C., Observatory for a period of three minutes. This signal clock will break the circuit once every second, except the 29th second and the 55th to the 59th seconds, inclusive, of each minute are omitted. Thus the first beat after the pause of five seconds will mark the beginning of a minute, and the first beat after the pause of one second marks thirty seconds. In order to distinguish the last minute, the beats cease ten seconds before 12 o'clock Eastern Standard Time and before 11 o'clock Central Standard Time, when there will be a single beat. The first beat after the long pause indicates 12 o'clock, Eastern Standard Time, or 11 a.m., Central Standard Time.
Telegraph and Telephone Operators, Signalmen, or other employes in charge, unless otherwise provided, must note and record each day on the prescribed form the variation in the time of standard clocks, and report any variation of thirty seconds in the time immediately to the Chief Train Dispatcher.
The Passenger Conductor reports to and receives his instructions from the Superintendent and Train Master. He must obey the orders of Station Masters and Yard Masters, and conform to instructions issued by the Accounting, Passenger and Treasury Departments. He must report for duty in uniform at the appointed time, and see that the trainmen are ready for duty; assist in making up his train when necessary; see that the engine and train are provided with full sets of signals; ascertain that the cars have been inspected and properly equipped, cleaned, heated and lighted, and that the brakes and other appliances are in proper order.
He must have a reliable watch and a copy of the timetable; examine the bulletin board and special order book when reporting for duty. Compare time with the Engineman before starting, and see that he has a copy of the current timetable. He will see that subordinates are familiar with their duties, ascertain the extent of their experience, and instruct them in the performance of their work. He is responsible for the movement, safety, and proper care of his train, and for the vigilance and conduct of the men employed thereon, and must report any misconduct or neglect of duty.
It is his duty, when required, to assist passengers getting on and off trains, see that they are provided with proper transportation, collect fare from those who are not, and put off, at a convenient station, any who refuse to pay fare; attend courteously to the comfort and wants of passengers, and see that his trainmen do the same; see that passengers are properly seated, and not allow them to ride on the platforms, except as prescribed by the rules, or in the baggage, express or mail cars, or violate, in any respect, the regulations provided for their safety; maintain good order and not allow intoxicated or disorderly persons to get on the train. On arrival at terminal stations, he will remain on duty in uniform to render passengers assistance, when required, in getting off trains.
The Passenger Trainman reports to and receives his instructions from the Train Master. He must obey the orders of Station Masters and Yard Masters. While on duty he is under the direction of the Conductor. He must report for duty in uniform at the appointed time; assist in making up his train when required; give polite attention to the wants of passengers, avoiding unnecessary conversation. When passing through sleeping cars, do so quietly so as not to disturb passengers; at each station stop announce distinctly the name of the station; where trains are to stop for meals, make such announcement and the length of stop.
It is his duty to attend to the brakes when necessary; be provided with, take care of, and properly display train signals; attend to the lighting, heating and ventilation of the cars; open and close the car doors, and assist the Conductor in the proper disposition of passengers, in preventing them from riding on the platforms, except as prescribed by the rules, or in any way violating the regulations provided for their safety; in preserving order; and in all things requisite for the safe and prompt movement of the train and the comfort of passengers.
He must immediately go back to protect the train, where the rules require it, without waiting for signal or instructions to do so. When more than one Trainman is used on a train the rear Trainman must perform this duty, and the front Trainman must in like manner protect the front of the train.
The Train Baggageman reports to and receives his instructions from the Train Master. He must obey the orders of Station Masters and Yard Masters. While on duty he is under the direction of the Conductor. He must conform to instructions issued by the Accounting and Passenger Departments and the General Baggage Agent. While on duty he is under the direction of the Conductor. He must report for duty at the appointed time; handle baggage carefully; be civil and obliging to passengers, and remain in the baggage car while on duty, except when required to take the place of a Trainman.
It is his duty to receive, take care of and correctly deliver baggage carried on the train, U.S. mail and express, carried in the baggage car; check baggage at stations where there are no baggage agents; take charge of and promptly deliver letters and packages forwarded on railroad business or addressed to officers or agents; and attend to the light and heat in baggage cars while on duty. He must report all loss, damage or irregularity in handling baggage, U.S. Mail, express, letters and packages promptly to the Train Master of the division on which it occurred. He must not carry letters, packages, money or other valuables not authorized by the regulations, and must not permit any one to ride in the baggage car except trainmen, mail agents, express agents, and news agents, in the discharge of their duties, and authorized officers.
The Freight Conductor reports to and receives his instructions from the Superintendent and Train Master. He must obey the orders of Yard Masters. He must report for duty at the appointed time, and see that the trainmen are ready for duty; see that he has the proper waybills for the cars to be moved; assist in making up his train when necessary; see that the engine and train are provided with full sets of signals; the couplings and brakes are in good order before starting, and inspect them as frequently as opportunity permits; see that trainmen occupy their proper places on the train; handle freight with care, using every effort to prevent loss or damage; see that doors of cars are properly secured, and not permit unauthorized persons to enter the cars, handle freight or to ride upon the train; and keep all records prescribed by current instructions.
He must have a copy of the current timetable; examine the special order book and bulletin board when reporting for duty; compare time with the Engineman before starting and see that he has a copy of the current timetable. He will see that subordinates are familiar with their duties, ascertain the extent of their experience and instruct them in the performance of their work. He is responsible for the movement, safety and proper care of his train, and for the vigilance and conduct of the men employed thereon, and must report any misconduct or neglect of duty.
He must not move cars from stations or sidings without proper waybills or proper authority, and must see that cars are in safe condition to be moved. When cars are left on a siding he must see that they are properly secured by hand brakes and every precaution taken to prevent them from being improperly moved.
He must check with the waybills (in conjunction with the Station Agent if possible) all freight loaded and unloaded, and make a record of freight over, short, or in bad order. When necessary to transfer freight from one car to another, he must record the transfer and the number of the car to which it is transferred on face of waybill. He must see that public crossings are not obstructed longer than 5 minutes. He will be held responsible for violation of local public ordinances relating to the obstructing of crossings.
The Freight Trainman reports to and receives his instructions from the Train Master. While on duty he is under the direction of the Conductor. He must report for duty at the appointed time and assist in making up his train. It is his duty to attend to the brakes; be provided with, take care of, and properly display train signals; assist the Conductor in loading or unloading freight, in inspecting the cars, and in all things requisite for the safe and prompt movement of the train.
When not engaged in duty elsewhere, he must occupy the post assigned him. The rear Trainman must immediately go back to protect the train, where the rules require it, without waiting for signal or instructions to do so. The front Trainman must in like manner protect the front of the train. An assisting engine on the rear is a part of the train and the Trainman will be governed accordingly.
The Switch Tender reports to and receives his instructions from the Yard Master or Station Master. It is his duty to operate the switches under his charge for trains using them; to keep the switches in good condition and clear of snow or other obstruction, and promptly report defects. He must keep the switches secured for the main track, except when passing trains to or from another track, and must watch for approaching trains and give a signal to proceed if all is right. A Switch Tender to be relieved by another must not leave his post until relieved, and the one going off duty must inform the one coming on of trains due which have not passed.
The Engineman reports to and receives his instructions from the Superintendent. He must obey the orders of the Train Master and Road Foreman of Engines. He must obey the orders of Station Masters and Yard Masters and those of Conductors as to starting, stopping and general management of train, unless they endanger the safety of the train or require violation of rules. When at the engine house he is under the direction of the Engine House Foreman. When there is no Conductor, or the Conductor is disabled, he will have charge of the train, and must be governed by the rules prescribed for Conductors. He must report for duty at the appointed time; see that the engine is in good working order and furnished with the necessary signals and supplies, give checks for fuel and supplies received, and assist in shifting and making up the train.
He must have a reliable watch and a copy of the timetable; compare time before starting, and, if necessary, adjust his watch to show correct time; examine the bulletin board and special order book when reporting for duty, and compare time with Conductor of his train before starting. He will see that the Fireman is familiar with his duties, ascertain the extent of his experience, and instruct him in the performance of his work.
He must exercise caution and good judgment in starting and stopping the train, and in moving and coupling cars, so as to avoid disturbance to passengers and injury to persons or property; keep a lookout on the track for signals and obstructions; acknowledge all signals except fixed signals; stop and inquire respecting any signal not understood; when necessary see that the engine is protected; use every precaution against fire, and not permit burning waste, hot cinders or any other thing to be thrown or dropped from engine; clean the ash pan or front end only at points specially designated; report trip, assist in making repairs when necessary, the condition of the engine at the end of each; and report any misconduct or neglect of duty.
When stopping freight trains consisting of twenty-five or more cars to take coal or water, air brakes must be applied and the engine detached except when in the judgment of enginemen conditions make such action unnecessary to prevent possible damage to lading and equipment.
He must not permit any person to ride on the engine without authority, except division staff officers, their assistants and trainmen in discharge of their duty. He must not leave the engine during a trip except in case of necessity, and must then leave the Fireman in charge.
The Fireman reports to and receives his instructions from the Superintendent, and will obey the orders of the Train Master and Road Foreman of Engines. In matters relating to the care and use of engines he will be governed by the orders of and report to the Master Mechanic. When at the engine house he is under the direction of the Engine House Foreman. When with the engine he must obey the orders of the Engineman. He must report for duty at the appointed time; examine the special order book and bulletin board when reporting for duty, assist in shifting and making up the train; see signals affecting the movement of his train, assist the Engineman in keeping a lookout for obstructions and other signals; if qualified, take charge of the engine during the absence of the Engineman; assist in making repairs when required. He must not run an engine in the absence of the Engineman unless in some emergency he is directed to do so by the Conductor, or someone in authority. He must be familiar with the rules that apply to the protection of trains and the use of signals.
He must, when necessary, protect the train. If the Engineman fails, through disability, to regulate speed of train when approaching a signal indication or other condition requiring that speed be reduced, he must communicate with him at once, and, if necessary, stop the train.
The Yard Conductor reports, to and receives his instructions from the Yard Master or Station Master. In yards not under the jurisdiction of a Yard Master or Station Master, he reports to and is under the direction of the Station Agent. He must report for duty at the appointed time, see that subordinates are familiar with their duties, ascertain the extent of their experience and instruct them in the performance of their work. He must have a copy of the current timetable; examine the special order book and bulletin board when reporting for duty; compare time with the Engineman before commencing the day's work and see that he has a copy of the current timetable. He is responsible for the safety and care of the work and for the vigilance and conduct of his subordinates and must report any misconduct or neglect of duty.
The Yard Brakeman reports to and receives his instructions from the Yard Master. While on duty he is under the direction of the Yard Conductor. He must report for duty at the appointed time and assist in the shifting, making up or breaking up of trains, or distributing cars in yards. He must be conversant with the rules and special instructions for other classes of employes so far as they relate in any way to the proper discharge of his duties; provide himself with a copy of such rules and special instructions; pass the prescribed examinations; provide himself with the necessary signal appliances, and keep them in good order and ready for immediate use.
