2. They are carefully to examine the loading and sheeting of the waggons before starting from each Station, to insure the protection of the goods from rain and sparks. They must also, at every Station where the Train stops, ascertain that the loading of the Trucks has not moved, and specially that it does not overhang the sides.
3. They are to be careful to ascertain that the axles of the waggons are properly greased before starting from a Station.
4. The Head Breaksman, where there are two, is responsible for seeing that the Signal Lamps are attached to the Train, and that on arrival they are delivered to the Lamp-man. He is also responsible to have these Lamps lighted at Sunset and during a Fog.
5. The Breaksman is to enter on his Way Bill any delays or casualties, and report the same on arrival to the proper officer. When any waggons are left on the road that should have been taken forward, the Breaksman must instantly on arrival give notice of the same.
6. The Breaksman is to receive and enter on his Way Bill such despatch-bags, parcels, invoices, and letters, as may be delivered to him, and must be very particular to deliver correctly any parcels of Goods which may be intrusted to him between roadside Stations, and to forward to their address without delay all letters, despatches, and invoices consigned to his care.
7. He is to examine the labels on the waggons, and compare with the greatest exactness the destination and number upon each waggon with those in the Way Bill. He is to notice any discrepancies in the latter, and correct any errors before starting.
8. The Breaksman is to be provided with a few spare centre chains, a crowbar, fire-bucket and rope, a case of fog signals, and hand signal lamp; also a small Red Flag and a White one—the Red Flag being a Signal to stop, and the White one to proceed.
9. Whenever a Train is stopped at any intermediate Station, or on the Line, it is the special duty of the Breaksman to see that the contents of the waggons are not interfered with, and that the proper Signals are given when the Line is obstructed. In case of a break-down or other stoppage on the main Line, he is to go back 600 yards, or until he meet a Policeman, making the proper signal with a Red Flag by day, or Red Lamp by night, or in foggy weather by placing a Fog Signal on the Rail to stop any approaching Train, leaving the waggons in the charge of the Engineman; if in going the above-named distance he does not meet a Policeman, he must not leave the place until relieved. (See [Rule 17], p. 182.)
10. No person is allowed to walk or climb over the tops of the waggon sheets.
11. The Breaksman is to make himself acquainted with the Time of the Passenger Trains passing all parts of the Line, and when likely to be overtaken remind the Engineman immediately to shunt into a siding out of the way of the approaching Train, and in passing warn the Police signal-men of their intention.