Weighing.—On the Dutch Rhenish Railway a charge of 0d.6 per 2 cwt., with a minimum of 1d.2 for each item included in the freight-note, is made for weighing. On the Dutch States and Central Railways the charge is 0d.2 per cwt., with a minimum of 4d. per consignment, and on the Holland Railways 0d.8 per 2 cwt. with a minimum of 4d.

(a.) If the goods are weighed at the request of the consignor or consignee.

(b.) If the weight is not given in the freight note, but has to be filled in by the Company.

(c.) If the Company load the goods on behalf of consignor.

If the goods are weighed in full truck loads, the charge on the Dutch Rhenish Railway is 3d. per ton on the net weight; on the Dutch States, Central and Holland, 2s. If each article is weighed separately the charge is 0d.5 per 2 cwt.

Time allowed by Law for Transport.—The time occupied by the conveyance of goods, carriages, &c., may not exceed the following maxima, which are in force on all the Dutch Railways, and also on all the Railways forming part of the German Union:—

(a) Express Goods—
 1. Time for forwarding 24 hours.
 2. Time for conveyance for each
  186 miles or part thereof 24 ”
(b) General Goods—
 1. Time for forwarding 48 ”
 2. Time for conveyance—
  (a) For distances up to 62 miles 24 ”
  (b) For each 124 miles, or part
   thereof, above 62 miles 24 ”
(c) Horses, cattle, or other large animals—
 (a) If carried by Passenger Train—
  1. Time for forwarding 24 ”
  2. Time for conveyance for each 186
   miles or part thereof 24 ”
 (b) If carried by Goods Train—
  1. Time for forwarding 48 ”
  2. Time for conveyance for each
   186 miles or part thereof 48 ”

The time allowed for forwarding may only be reckoned once, irrespective of the number of railways over which the goods have to pass. On occasions of pressure of traffic caused by fairs, closed water, &c., these limits may be extended by the Minister of Railways. The time allowed for transport commences at the midnight following the stamping of the freight note, and it is not exceeded if the goods are delivered to consignee before the prescribed time has expired, or, in the event of the goods not having to be delivered, if notice is given in writing to consignee of their arrival before the expiration of the prescribed time.