PROTECTION OF FRONT END.
g. When it is necessary to protect the front of a train, it shall be done in the same manner.
BOTH CONDUCTOR AND FLAGMAN RESPONSIBLE.
h. In all cases above mentioned it shall be the first and immediate duty of conductors to see that flagmen obey this rule.
i. Both conductor and flagman will be held responsible.
j. When a flagman goes out, the next brakeman or baggageman must take his place on the train, as required by paragraph s.
k. The engineman on approaching train, on seeing flagman's signal, shall immediately indicate it by one short blast of the whistle, and immediately reduce the speed of his train and find out the purpose of the signal, and if he does not hear the second torpedo he will bring his train to a stop.
l. If the engineman on approaching train sees no signal (the flagman having been recalled), but hears the first torpedo; he shall reduce the speed of his train and thereafter proceed cautiously, and prepared to stop within vision, until the track is clear.
m. On hearing the second torpedo, the engineman will know that the flagman has been recalled and will proceed cautiously, keeping a sharp lookout for train ahead and prepared to stop within vision, until he is notified by signal or otherwise that the track is clear.
n. If a fusee is seen, the engineman shall not pass it until it is burned out, and thereafter shall proceed cautiously and prepared to stop within vision, until notified by signal or otherwise that the track is clear.