1 D l<./\ I'C I OF THE U N I VER5 ITY Of ILLINOIS 3e.5.4 'B^£>2r liBHAKV Of fHt UNIVtKSMT !lf (LL)NUi3 CENTRAL CIRCULATION BOOKSTACKS The person charging this material is re- sponsible for its renewal or its return to the library from which it was borrowed on or before the Latest Date stamped I below. You may be charged a minimum fee of $75.00 for each lost book. Theft/ mutilation, and underlining of books are reasons for disciplinary action ond may result In dismissal from the University. TO RENEW CALL TELEPHONE CENTER, 333-8400 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LIBRARY AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BROOKLYN. FLATBUSH& cop ISLjlND R A I L WA Y, TAKIlSra- EFFECT MAY 30th, 1883. ROBERT WHITE, Gen’l Sup’t. BROOKLYN : Eagle Book and Job Printing Department. 1883. liULES AND REGULATIONS. >0 ^ l^OTE.— Employees in dealing witli the patrons of this Company will bear in mind that politeness costs ^ nothing, and is a qualification required by this Com- ^ pany. Strict propriety of conduct and the avoidance l^^of profane and obscene language in the presence of I passengers, and in the transaction of business with ’ others and with each other, are required at all times. GENERAL RULES. I. The safety of passengers and trains is of the first import- • ance, and all operations of repairing or working the road must ■ be subservient thereto ; to this, with the regularity and punctu- ality of the trains, and comfort and convenience of the passen- gers, all work must be entirely subordinate. ^ 2. No employee while on duty will be permitted to smoke or _ use ardent spirits. Any person known to be in the habitual use • of intoxicating liquors will not be retained in the service of the A Company. ‘''-'I 4 3- Employees will not be allowed to absent themselves from their duties without proper permission from their immediate su- periors. 4. Ignorance in regard to rules will not be accepted as an excuse for neglect or omission of duty. If not supplied with rules and regulations, employees must apply for them to the head of their department. If in doubt in regard to the mean- ing of any rule, regulation, order or special direction, they must take immediate steps to obtain full explanation from the proper source. 5. All Engineers and Conductors must see that their Firemen and Brakemen are supplied with a copy of the time-table and rules, and that they study the rules and regulations carefully. 6. Employees of every grade will be considered in the line of promotion dependent upon the faithful discharge of duty as qualifications and capacity for assuming increased responsi- bilities. 7. Employees must always remember that in accepting office or position in the service of the Company, they are bound there- by to obey strictly the rules and regulations issued by their su- perior officers. 8. The compensation of persons in the employ of the Com- pany covers all risk or liability to accidents, and if disabled no claim for compensation is recognized. Allowances, when any are made, will only be gratuities, in appreciation of deserving conduct. 9. No train or engine will be allowed to pass over the road without authority from the Superintendent. 10. Trains going in either direction will invariably use the right-hand track. Should the right-hand track, from any cause, become obstructed so it becomes necessary to use the left-hand 5 track, it must not be done under any circumstances without an order, in writing, from the Superintendent, addressed to the Conductor and Engineer of the said train. 11. No train or engine must follow any other train or engine until five minutes after the departure of said train or engine, and must run one mile in the rear, except when approaching stations, when great care must be used. No excuse as to being deceived as to distance will be received. 12. Should the track be obstructed by an accident to train or from any other cause, a Flagman must be dispatched at once to the rear with danger signals at least one-half mile, and if on a heavy descending grade, three-quarters of a mile. They must not .be recalled if another train is due, and in no case without placing two torpedoes on the rail. The Conduc- tor and Brakeman of the train will be held responsible for the prompt execution of this regulation. 13. All working or irregular trains when at a stand on the main track, whether trains are expected or not, must be pro- tected both front and rear by signals. 14. No train or engine will carry a flag for a following train without an order from the Superintendent, in writing. 15. No road or street crossing must be blocked to exceed five minutes. 16. Reading newspapers or periodicals by switchmen, flag- men or trainmen while on duty is prohibited. 17. All articles left by passengers in the cars, if found by em- ployees, must be taken to the Superintendent’s office for identi- fication. . 18. Conductors and Engineers must in all cases of accident to their trains or engines, and in all cases where persons or animals are injured by their train, make a full report of the 6 same on their regular blank forms furnished for the purpose. Such reports must be sent to the Superintendent’s office prompt- >y- ig. The backing of cars is objectionable, and must, as far as practicable, be avoided. In cases of work trains and other similar instances where it is absolutely necessary to back, the utmost caution must be used, and the speed must not exceed six miles per hour. All work hands must be on the car next to the engine, and the Conductor on the further car ready to signal the Engineer, who must be constantly on the lookout. 20. Whenever a switch is opened for any purpose, the per- son opening such switch must remain by it until the train or en- gine shall have passed in or out, and close and lock it, and must not leave it open under any circumstances to attend to other duties. Conductors of trains will be held to a strict account- ability for any violation of this order. 21. At Bedford Station preference will be given to through trains from Long Island City, and such through trains will have the right of way ; but in case of through express trains from Long Island City being late, other trains must not be held, but proceed on regular time. 22. In case through trains from Long Island City are late and other trains are sent out ahead of them, the through train on reaching Bedford must be notified by Dispatcher at what time the preceding train left. 23. The Dispatcher at Bedford will start the trains, and his orders must be implicitly and promptly obeyed. 24. All trains of the Long Island Railroad Company must be treated the same as trains belonging to the Brooklyn, Flat- bush & Coney Island Railway Company while on the tracks of this Company, under all circumstances. 25. Engineers and trainmen will be governed by the rules and 7 regulations of the Long Island Railroad Company when using that Company’s tracks between Bedford and Flatbush avenues, and including the yard at the last named place. 26. All trains or engines of the Long Island Railroad Com- pany between Bedford and Brighton Beach will display on the front end of engine a blue flag by day and a blue light by night, to distinguish them from the trains of this Company ; and on the approach of such trains the proper tracks must be given them wdthout delay, except as per Rule 21. 27. All engines of the Brooklyn, Flatbush & Coney Island Railroad Company will carry a blue light at night and a blue flag by day, when running between Bedford and Flatbush ave- nue. Such blue signal must not be shown on trains approach- ing Flatbush avenue until the engine has entered on the tracks of the Long Island Railroad Company. SIGNALS. 2S. Red is the signal of danger ; 2g. Green, of caution ; 30. White, of safety ; 31. The explosion of a torpedo is the extra danger signal ; 32. Every train or engine running at night must show a headlight and two red lights in the rear. 33. Red flags or red lights must not be used as signals of caution, but always of danger. 34. A light or other signal swung violently, must be recog- nized as signals of danger, and the train or engine must be stopped at once to ascertain the cause of such signal being given. 35. A signal is placed on the right hand of the north bound track, two thousand (2,000) feet south of Prospect Park Station, 8 which will be turned red against approaching north bound trains until the track is known to be clear two thousand (2,000) feet north of Prospect Park Station, and under no circumstances must the signal red be passed. When the the track is known to be clear as above stated, the red will be replaced with a white signal, which will allow trains to proceed. 36. The same signal as last described is placed two thousand (2,000) feet north of Prospect Park Station, at the right of the south bound track, and will be turned red against approaching south bound trains until the track is known to be clear two thousand (2,000) feet south of Prospect Park Station, and under no circumstances must the signal be passed until the red is replaced by a white signal, which will only be done when the track is known to be clear as above stated. STEAM WHISTLE SIGNALS. 37. One prolonged blast of the whistle is the alarm on ap- proaching a station ; 38. One short blast of the whistle when running is the signal to apply brakes ; * 39. Two blasts, to loosen them ; 40. Three, back the train ; 41. Four blasts, to call in flagman, or for a switch to be changed ; 42. Two blasts of the whistle, followed immediately by two short quick blasts, is the signal for road crossing. LAMP SIGNALS. 43. A lamp raised and lowered vertically means stop ; 44. Swung across the track, back train j 45. Swung over the head in a circle, go ahead. 9 HAND OR DAY SIGNALS. 46. Go Ahead. — Throw one or both hands from the breast outward. 47. Stop. — Raise and lower the hand with the arm extended at full length. 48. A red flag by day or a red light by night are signals of danger, and when displayed, trains or engines must be stopped at once. 49. Back. — A beckoning motion describing a half circle over the head. GONG SIGNALS. 50. One tap of the gong when train is standing signifies go ahead. 51. Two taps when train is in motion signifies stop at once. 52. Thvee taps when train is standing signifies back. 53. Thvee taps when train is in motion, stop at next sta- tion. 54. One tap when train is in motion indicates a portion of the train has become detached. FLAGMEN. 55, Flagmen at street crossings must stand in the middle of the street on approach of all trains or engines, and wave a white flag by day or a white lamp by night to show the crossing is clear and stop persons or animals from crossing. 56. In case one train has stopped at the station at Sheeps- head Bay and Gravesend, and the train going in opposite direc- tion passes while passengers are being discharged from the 10 standing train, they must be on the side of the approaching train and see that passengers do not get off on the side of the approaching train. 57. In case of an obstruction of the track, flagmen will at once put out a red signal and stop approaching trains. 58. Flagmen must remain at their posts during the prescribed hours of day and night ; any deviation will result in immediate dismissal. 59. Flagman at Sheepshead Bay will display, in the box pro- vided for the purpose at the right-hand side of the track, a red flag by day and a red lamp by night hnmediately after the pas- sage of each train, either north or south, and will hold the same against any following train until five minutes have elapsed, and will then take down the red signal and replace it with a white signal, which will allow trains to proceed. 60. Flagmen at Waverly avenue will, immediately after the passage of each train north, display a red flag by day and a red light at night in the box placed for the purpose, on right-hand of north bound track, and will hold the same against any follow- ing train until five (5) minutes have elapsed, and will then take down the red and replace it with a white signal, which will al- low trains to proceed. CONDUCTORS. 61. Conductors will report in full the causes of any delay or detentions, and any neglect of duty on the part of any employee to the Superintendent. They will be responsible for the good conduct of the train hands and for the proper care of goods and property entrusted to them, and for the closing and locking switches used by them, except where a regular switchman is em- ployed for the purpose. 11 62. When nearing a station, Conductors will have its name distinctly announced ; they will be on the platform of the for- ward car so that they may promptly get out and direct the pas- sengers where to find seats. Should it from any cause become necessary to back a train, the Conductor must be on the rear end of the last car with the bell-rope in his hand. 63. Conductors will see that everything connected with their respective trains is in perfect order before starting the train ; that the train is properly supplied with lamps both red and white, and that the cars are properly lighted when running at night. In case of stopping between stations or at stations be- yond their regular time, they will at once see that their trains are properly protected, as per Rule 12. 64. While the train is in motion one man must invariably re- main on the rear car of the train, and if by any means the train becomes separated, the rear part must be brought to a stop at once, and the forward part notified by signal of the position of that part of the train. 65. Conductors will be in attendance and see that passengers are properly provided with seats. They will closely guard the property of the Company in their charge, and see that none of it is wantonly injured. They will use all diligence in conduct- ing their trains, having a due regard for the comfort and safety of passengers. 66. At least two red lights, three white lights and two red flags must accompany each train, and the Conductor will see that the Brakemen have them in proper shape for use. They will also see that Brakemen attend to their duties properly, keep themselves clean and tidy, and civil and polite to passengers, that they look after the trucks of the cars while on the road, and attend to helping passengers off and on at stations. 67. All trains must be run as near as possible to time-table time, but under no circumstance must they be run ahead of time. 12 68. No train must be started without a signal from its Con- ductor ; and Conductors must not give the signal until they know that the train is properly coupled, and passengers are not in a position to be injured thereby. 69. Conductors must see that two red lights are carried on the rear platform of the rear car of all trains running at night. At least one red light must be displayed on the rear end of a train or engine when standing on the track at night. ENGINEERS. 70. Engineers will run the train with as uniform speed as possible, and use the time specified in the time-table between stations as nearly as they can. They will approach all main stations and pass rough places in the track with great caution, and with train well under control. In backing up a traii^ to couple cars together, they will do so with extra care, and very slowly. They will watch closely for signals of danger and earnestly regard any signal given. 71. All Engineers are required to be on their engines while in motion, and no engine will be suffered to leave an engine house except in charge of the Engineer, unless specially author- ized to the contrary. They must also put their engines up be- fore leaving them. 72. At yards, stations, and in towns, use the bell when it can be done, and the whistle, so as to cause as little annoyance as possible. 73. Engineers will allow no person to ride upon the engine except the Conductor of the train or a superior officer of the Company, without permission from a superior officer, in writ- ing. 74. Engineers will use the whistle approaching road cross- ings, as provided in Rule 42 ; and as an additional warning will cause the bell to be rung until the engine occupies the crossing. 13 75- While Conductors are responsible for the movement of trains, the Engineers are not required to comply with any orders from the Conductors which conflict with these regulations, or which would place their trains in danger. In all cases of such non-compliance they must report the same to the Superinten- dent, with the reason thereof. 76. No time must be wasted at stations, except so much as is absolutely needed to land and receive passengers. Engineers must so regulate their speed that there must be no waiting for time at stations. 77. Engineers must avoid killing stock ; stO[} the train if necessary to avoid killing stock. The constant blowing of the whistle impairs its use as a danger signal, and it must be used only in cases of necessity. 78. Engineers must be in readiness to start their trains on the instant of getting signal. BRAKEMEN. 79. Brakemen must connect the bell-cord with the engine and through the train to the rear platform of the last car before time of starting train ; this cord must be fastened until the train reaches its destination. 80. Brakemen must be prepared on approaching stations to apply the brakes, if by any means the power brakes have be- come detached or defective. They must see that the brake con- nections between the engine and train gre properly made be- fore time for starting the train. They will be under the orders of the Conductor, and will yield willing obedience to his orders. TRACK REPAIRS. 81. Foremen of track repairs will pass over and examine their sections daily, should the track be obstructed or any portion of 14 it dangerous. Signals of danger must be set out a sufficient distance each way from the dangerous*portion, to insure safety to approaching trains ; and in foggy or stormy weather, as an additional safeguard, two torpedoes must be placed on the track. Whenever it is thought necessary the train should run slow without absolutely stopping, use the green signal to cau- tion the Engineer. 82. No loose plank or other material must be left within five feet of the rails. Ballast must be leveled and wheeling plank spiked. If anything is piled near the track it must be at least six feet from the rail. 83. Foremen must at all times have Danger Signals in readi- ness for use, and expect irregular trains at all times. 84. Foremen must at all times see that the Telegraph wires are up and in order, and render any necessary assistance in re- pairing the line in case it is broken, and will at once report to the Superintendent where the break occurred. RULES FOR TELEGRAPH OPERATORS. 85. Each office at which there is but one Operator employed, must be opened every day, by or before 7 A. M., and must not be closed, except by permission, before ii P. M. 86. Operators must not absent themselves from duty during office hours without first obtaining permission from the Super- intendent. 87. Conversation over the wires upon matters not pertaining to the business of the Company is prohibited. 88. Operators when relieving each other must transfer all unfinished business to the Operator taking charge of the office. 89. Telegraph offices must be kept strictly private, and no one allowed access to them except officers and employees whose pres- 15 ence may be actually necessary for the transaction of business. Operators not in the employ of the Company must not be allowed to use the wires, unless by consent of the Superintendent or Train Dispatcher. 90. Operators must not exchange places with each other, or leave their stations when on duty without the permission of the Superintendent or Train Dispatcher. 91. When Operators are permitted to leave their offices in charge of others, they must see that their substitutes are thor- oughly acquainted with the duties of the office, management of the switch-board, instruments, battery, etc. 92. All printed or written circulars and “ 23 ” messages must be preserved carefully for reference ; and whenever an Operator is relieved from duty he must take his successor’s receipt for all the Company’s property left in his charge, and forward it promptly to the General Superintendent. 93. In case of any trouble on the line. Operators must make diligent inquiry for its whereabouts and report to the track re- pairers and Superintendent. 94. The use of ground wires, except under extraordinary circumstances, is strictly prohibited. 95. Operators must regard all business sent over the lines as strictly confidential, and in no instance divulge any part or parts thereof to any one, except that the business relating to the im- mediate operation of the Train Department may be shown to the officers and employees of that department when the service demands it. Train reports must only be furnished to the offi- cers and employees of the Company. 96. The telegraph must be used only for urgent and import- ant business which cannot be properly transacted by letter. An improper use of the wire for unimportant business will result in the cost of messages being charged to the sender. 16 97- Operators must not allow students to practice on the line without permission from the General Superintendent. 98. When trains are due, or standing at the station, the Op- erator must be in his office and not on the platform, unless business actually requires his presence there. 99. Operators must keep red signals at hand at all times ready for immediate use, and at night, a red lantern must be kept burning and in good order while the office is open. 100. Dispatcher and Yardmaster at Bedford must be notified immediately of the departure of each train from Brighton Beach, giving destination of trains and number of cars. Dis- patcher at Brighton Beach must be notified immediately of the departure of each train from Bedford for Brighton Beach, giv- ing number of cars and what train. 1^;^^ It is expected that all the employees of the Company will yield willing obedience to these rules, as all are strictly en- joined to be governed by them in the performance of their sev- eral duties. ROBERT WHITE, General Superintendent. / ;!