25. All Breaksmen are expected to take charge of and deliver the Despatch Bags, Parcels, &c., as sent Up and Down the Tunnel; to keep in repair the Endless Ropes, Messengers, and Drag Lines; and whenever all the Breaksmen are unavoidably absent from the Bank Head, the large wooden chock upon the Down Line, near the Tunnel Mouth, must always be put across the Rails, and a man placed in charge until the return of one of the Breaksmen to relieve him. The Gates to be closed every night before 12 o’clock.
REGULATIONS FOR BANKRIDERS AT THE EUSTON INCLINE.
1. The Bankriders are to have the control, management, and responsibility of the Inclined Plane and of the Trains passing down it.
2. The Bankrider is carefully to inspect the condition of every Train, and never attempt to move it until perfectly satisfied of the sufficiency of the Breaks.
3. He is not to allow any Rubbish or obstruction of any kind to be placed near the Rails on the Incline.
4. He is to pay particular attention to the Signals conveyed from Euston to Camden Station.
5. He is also to keep a sharp look-out for any Signal that may be given him to stop his Train on the descent, and he must be prepared to bring it to a stand at any time on receiving such Signal.
6. The speed on the Incline must never exceed 10 miles per hour, but a lower speed is necessary when the Train is heavy, or the Rails in bad order.