British Rail No

FOR THE INFORMATION OF RAILWAY STAFF ONLY N—I NE/N British Rail No. 49

North Eastern Region

NORTHERN SECTION (including Main line, York to Northallerton and York Yards also Grosmont to Whitby Town (Incl.))

TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTIONS. PERMANENT WAY OPERATIONS. SIGNAL ALTERATIONS. APPENDIX INSTRUCTIONS, 8(c. Saturday, 4th December, 1965 o Friday, 10th December, 1965 inclusive

Enginemen and Guards must pay particular attention to works contained in this notice and keep a good look-out for hand signals, which will be exhibited at the various localities in accordance with the Rules and Regulations. W o r k at places other than those mentioned may be in progress, of which it may not have been possible t o give previous notice, and Enginemen must be on the look-out and be prepared to stop or run a t reduced speed when and where hand signals may be exhibited.

* Supplementary Oper ati*ng Instructions Bookl et (13R31293) a nd N o . 3 Supplements t o the Nor*ther n and Souther n Sectional Appendices, also Wor ki ng Over Other RSegion Booklets have been published commencing 4th December, 1965. Signalling Programmes No. 48 should be retained P until copies of these booklets have been received. A Ne w Table has been inserted i n the No. 3 SuEppl ement to the Nor ther n Sectional Appendi x headed "Mi ddl esbr oughC (Gui sbor ough Juncti on) t o Whi tby" a nd A L L STAFF concerned must I now be i n possession of a Nor t he r n Sectional Appendi x A L N O T I C E N-2 Section A—TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTIONS (Until further notice unless otherwise stated.) Warning Boards and Indicators provided unless otherwise shown. In the case o f items marked * the Warning Boards and Indicators will be moved as the work progresses and the restrictions will not operate over more than m i l e at one time. In the case of items marked f tim e has been allowed i n the working timetable for these restrictions. Temporary speed restrictions may be eased or withdrawn earlier than shown. Tr ai nm en must, therefore, be prepared t o ﬁnd a higher speed ( which m ay be the permanent speed restriction) indicated at the Warning Boards and they must work to such speed. 0 Mileage Location of Work Lines • t at or between Q. t Remarks at or between , affected m. the. m . chg. m.p.r

YORK. CHALONER S WHIN TO TWEE DMOU TH Thirsk and Pilmoor Up Fast 22 28 21 52 20 Relaying, lifting and ballasting. Ferryhill No.1 Down Loop 57 18 58 7 15 Condition o f track W ar ni ng Board not provided. Durham North and Down Main 69 60 71 60 20 Ouston Junction Relaying and ﬂooding. Ouston Junction and Up Main 70 70 66 40 40 Condition of track. Durham, North Ouston Junction and Down Slow 74 65 76 58 45 New Down Slow Line Low Fell Junction Newcastle and Manors Down Nor th 0 19 0 39 Jct. , CO Diversionary tracks over temporary bridge Heaton North Junction Down and Up 3 30 3 70 60 Subsidence. and Benton Main Dudley and Killingworth Up Main 765 743 20 Reconstructing Bridge N o. 54. Killingworth and Dudley Down Main 7 57 7 79 20 Goswick and Beal Reconstructing Bridge No. 54. Up Fast 60 42 60 22 20 Reconstructing Bridge No. 177. Commencing 22 00, Sun- day, Sth December, until 16 00, W ednesday, 8 t h December Beal and Goswick Down Fast I 6 0 34 60 54 20 Reconstructing Bridge No. 177. Commencing 22 00, Sun- day, 5th Decem ber , unti l 16 00, W ednesday, 8 t h December

NORTHALLERTON T O GA T ES HEAD( JUNCTI ON) via H OR D EN Cliff House and Up Main 68 71 67 54 20 Greatham Deep ballasting Fulwell and East Boldon Down and Up 92 22 92 47 30 Subsidence. Main NORTH SHORE B RANCH North Shore and Single 02.2 0 32 15 Portrack Lane Level Reconstruction of Bridge No. 3. Crossing

BACKWORTH TO MORPETH (v a S E C HILL) Holywoll and Seghill, Down and Up 7 836 15 Subsidence. South Main 7 Holywall and Seghill, Down and Up 8 9 3 IS Subsidence. North 8 Main' 6 Bedlington North and Down and Up 16 30 16 40 20 Subsidence. Choppington Main 4 Choppington and Down and U p 17 8 17 22 20 Subsidence. H ew ett Main Choppington and Single 17 52 17 6$ IS Subsidence. Hepscott SECTION A—TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTIONS—continued

Mileage -o E o Location of Work Lines at or between :3 I t at or between Remarks affected- vc1i. 1: • 1- :, 1 m. chs. 1 m. chs. I rn.p.1 - 1EDLINGTON T O N EW B IGGIN 7 iddlington North and Down and Up 0 45 I 0 10 Subsidence. Marchey's House Main Nest Sleekburn and Down and Up 1 22 1 37 10 Subsidence. Marchey's House Main kshington and Down and Up 3 22 3 35 IS Subsidence. Woodhorn Main Noodhorn and Down and Up 4 62 5 I IS Subsidence. Newbiggin Main

N I N N I N G T O M A R CHEY'S H O USE Ninning and Marchey's D o w n and Up 0 0 0 10 10 Subsidence. House Main

2AMBOIS B R A N C H Ninning and Freeman's D o w n and Up 0 32 0 36 10 Subsidence. Main

• H EA TON S O U T H J U N C T I O N T EMOU TH V IA W A L L SEN D O-lo wdTon-Yon-TNyne and D o w n and Up 3 65 3 71 IS Constructing new underbridgt Percy Main Main No. I8A Preston Colliery and D o w n and Up 5 25 5 28 20 Relaying switches and crossing! Tynemouth South M a i n Until 16 00, Tuesday, 7t1 December

RIVERSIDE B R A N C H Riverside Junction and D o w n and Up 0 72 0 78 15 Constructing subway alongsidi St. Peters Main Bridge No. 11 • it. Peter's and D o w n and Up I 70 2 3 10 Embankment ﬁr e near Bridg, Walker Main No 17 Witlington Quay and D o w n and Up 6 13 6 i 9 10 Construction o f new under Percy Main Main bridge No. 53A

NEWCASTLE TO CA RLISLE (DUR RAN H ILL exci usive) tAddison and Clara D o w n and Up 6 0 6 34 25 Subsidence. Vale Main Stocksﬁeld and Prudhoe U p Main 1 3 3 12 16 20 Resleepering.

Stocksﬁeld and Riding D o w n Main 1 4 40 14 76 20 Relaying. Mill

CONSETT N O R T H T O O U ST O N JU N C T ION South Medomsley and Down and Up 1 0 10 9 6 IS Subsidence. Annﬁeld West Main Annﬁeld East and West Down and Up 7 20 6 5 20 Subsidence. Stanley Main West Stanley and Down and Up 4 47 4 12 15 Subsidence. Beamish Main Beamish, Station and Down and Up 3 16 2 74 20 Subsidence. South Pelaw Main N-4 SECTION A—TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTIONS—continued

Mileage Location of Work Lines at or between at or between affected Remarks m. chs. m . chs.

GATESHEAD ( GREE NSFIELD J C T. D U NS T O N L I NES) t o B L A YD O N v i a NORWOOD Derwenthaugh and Down and Up 4 20 4 24 1 5 C onst ruct ing culvert Blaydon Main Main

PELAW T O SOU T H SHIELDS Jarrow and St. Bedes Down and Up 3 46 2 54 15 C ons tr uc ti ng new Underbridge Main No. 16. Commencing 0430, Monday, 6th December

TURSDALE T O P E LAW via LEA MS1DE Leamside and Down and Up 10 78 II 14 3 0 Subsidence. Newbottle Lane Main Fencehouses and Down and Up 12 38 12 55 2 0 Subsidence. Wapping Bridge Main

RELLY M IL L T O C O NSETT N O R TH Bearpark and Witton Down and Up 2 20 238 2 0 Subsidence. U nt il 12-30, Tues- Gilbert Main day, 7th December Bearpark and Witton Down Main 28 238 2 0 Gilbert Relaying and subsidence. Com- mencing 12 30, Tuesday, 7th December until 16 00, Friday, 10th December Witton Gilbert and Up Main 2 38 220 2 0 Subsidence. C o m m e n c i n g Bearpark 12 30, Tuesday, 7t h Dec- ember, until 16 00, Friday, 10th December Bearpark and Witton Down and Up 2 20 238 2 0 Gilbert Subsidence. C o m m e n c i n g Main 16 00, F rid ay, 10t h D e- cember

WEAR VALLEY T O WESTGATE- IN - W E ARDAL E Wear Valley and Single 176 263 20 Resleepering. Wolsingham

FERRYH ILL N O . 3 T O N O R T O N - O N -T EES SO UTH Mainsforth and D o w n Main 953 933 20 Construction o f new Bridge Bishop Middleham No. 27A

DARLINGTON ( S O U T H ) T O SA LTBUR Thornaby East Junction U p Main I I 60 11 54 20 Removing points and crossings. and Bowesﬁeld Commencing OS 00, Sun- day, Sth December, until 16 00, Tuesday, 7t h D e- cember South Bank Down and Up 17 10 17 15 20 Relaying switches and crossings. Main Until I S 00, Friday, 10th December

MIDDLESBROUGH (GUISBORO' JCT.) T 0 W H I TBY Battersby and Castleton Single 13 61 13 67 20 Contractors removing sections of platform at Kildale Station. Until 16 00, Friday, 10th December N-5 Sectiori B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS (For details of Signalling or Permanent W ay Alterations see Section C.) Where any w or k involves ﬁxing, removing or repairing o f signals, o r the pr otection o f the running line during renewals, repairs and obstructions, Handsignalmen will be provided by the Engineer •to act in accordance with the Rules and Regulations. Material may be lying about and disconnections may be made as required. Unless otherwise shown, work will be carried out as trafﬁc permits.

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YORK CHALONERS W H IN t o TWEEDMOUTH. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CL York, Station All. 07 00 to 17 00, renewing air main and point connections and testing cables.

York, Station. AN. Painting station roofs, buildings, footbridge. signals, etc. Ladder s and trestles i n use. Contractors on site.

York, Station and Northaller- AU. 07 30 t o 17 00, painting stations, bridges, ton. etc. Ladder s and trestles i n use.

Skelton and H ett Mill. All. 07 00 t o 23 00, changing relays, also signal mechanisms, testing track circuits, repairs to cable, etc.

Skelton Bridge and Tollerton. All. 07 00 t o 17 00, lifting Bridge N o. 17 at 6 m. 37 chs.

Tollerton. Down and U p 07 00 to 18 00, contractors removing Down Clow. and U p Sidings, at 9 m. 53 chs. Pl ant in in use.

Tollerton and Pilmoor. 07 30 t o 17 00, overhauling pol e r oute.

Tollerton and Thirsk. Down Slow. 07 30 to 18 00, contractors removing Down Sidings between 11 and 111 m.p. and 18 and 113i rn.p. P l a n t i n use. Thirsk. All. 07 30 t o 16 30, overhauling poi nt connections.

Northallerton. Down and U p 08 00 t o 17 00, tr ial boring at Bridge N o Main 64 at 30 m . 72 chs. Bor i ng r ig erected Down and U p Passenger Loop. Northallerton and Eryholmo. Down and U p 07 00 t o 19 00, contractors erecting over- Main. head cables at 35 m . 5 chs. Scaffolding in use.

Darlington, South and Nor th All. 07 00 to 17 00 (except Sat.), renewing connections.

Darlington, South District Engineer's 08 00 t o 1 6 00 ( except Sat. and Sun.) , Shops Entrance resleepering and rechairing a t 44 m . 2 Sidings. chs. D a r l All. Running cables, laying concrete tr oughing , dais and preparing f o r signalling alterations wParkratot o and Aycliffe Down and U p Contractors constructing new Overbridge n . Main. No. 126 at 48 m . 70 chs. Machinery i n use. N o r t h a n d T u r s - N-6 SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued

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YORK CHALONERS W H IN t o TWEEDMOUTH— mtinued.

DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CE—continued. Aycliffe and Preston Down and U p Contractors constructing new Overbridge Main. No. 139 at Si m . 14 chi.

Bradbury and Ferryhill, No. 3. Down and U p Contractors constructing new Overbridge Main. No. 148 at 54 m . 75 chs. Machinery i n use.

Ferryhill, No. 1 and Tursdale All. 08 00 to 17 00, contractors ﬁxing new cables over safety net and alterations to existing cables at 59 m.p.

Hett M i l l and Browney. All. 08 00 t o 16 00, removing loose stone from cutting sides between o l i and 61i m .p Ladders in use.

Tyne Signal B o x and L o w All. 08 00 t o 1 7 00, contr actor constructing Fell Junction brick pads i n embankment at Bridge N o. 244 at 76i rn.p.

Newcastle. All. 07 00 to 1800, contractor painting Newcastle Central Station. Ladder s and trestles i n use. A l s o repairs t o station r oof. Newcastle. All. 07 30 to 17 00, alterations to train description circuits. Commencing Sunday, Sth December.

Newcastle and Manors Junc- Down and Up 07 30 to 16 30, reconstructing Bridge No. 9 tion. North and at 0 m . 31 chs. C r ane and mechanical Up Tynemouth. plant i n use.

Newcastle a n d M a n o r s All. Re-routing cables, etc., i n connection w i th Junction. reconstruction of Bridge No. 9. Manors Junction, All. 07 30 t o 17 00, overhauling poi nt connections. Heaton. All. Preparing for signalling alterations.

Killingworth and Dudley. Down and U p 07 30 t o 17 00, reconstructing Bridge N o Main. 54 a t 7 m . 61 chs. R o a d cr ane and mechanical plant i n use.

Morpeth Station. Up Main. 07 45 to 17 00, repairs to Up platform roof. Morpeth and Pegswood. Down and U p 08 00 to 17 00, contractor erecting lineside Main. scaffolding a n d s tr i ngi ng conductor s. at 17 m. 65 chs. Commencing Wednesday, 8th December.

Christon Bank and Br unton All. 08 00 to 17 00 ,preparing for alterations to Crossing Gate Box. signalling and interlocking.

Beal and Goswick Down and U p 08 00 t o 16 00, repairs t o Bridge N o. 177 Fast/Main at 60 m . 38 chs.

Tweed mouth. All. 08 00 to 17 00, preparing for alterations to signalling and interlocking. Royal Border Bridge. Down and U p 07 30 t o 17 00, repairs t o viaduct, Train- Main. men t o keep a sharp lookout. SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued N•-.7

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YORK CHALONERS W H IN t o TWEEDMOUTH— continued.

SATURDAY and SUNDAY, 4th and Sth DECEMB ER. Beal and Goswick. Down and U p 22 00 (Sat.) t o 22 00 (Sun.), renewal o f Fast bridge deck at Bridge N o. 177, 60 m. 38 (BLOCKED). chs. C r anes i n use. A l l trafﬁc t o travel Down and U p over the Down and Up Slow lines. B ot h Slow Signal Boxes open. (BETWEEN TRAINS). SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. York, Station. 07 30 to 12 30 07 30 to 16 30, ckanging switches and cross- No. 8 Platform ings at Yor k Station. Poi nt s Nos, 501, and U p Main 502a and 502 b affected. T r ai ns t o be (BLOCKED). replatformed as necessary. 12 30 to 16 30 Down and U p Main (BLOCKED). Skelton Bridge and Tollerton. All. 07 00 t o 17 00, l i fti ng Bridge N o. 17 a t 6 m. 37 chs.

Pilmoor and Thirsk. Down and U p 04 00 to 16 00, relaying, lifting and tamping Fast track between 21 m . 52 chs. and 22 m. 8 (BLOCKED). chs. T w i n j i b tr ack layer, scariﬁer and on tr ack tam ping machine i n use. A l l trafﬁc t o travel over the D ow n and U p Slow lines.

Parkgate. All. 05 00 t o 17 00, altering signal circuits and testing controls.

Aycliffe and Parkgate. Up Main 02 15 to 09 45 and 10 15 to 12 15. running (BLOCKED). cable by tr ain. Si ngl e Li ne W or king by Pilotman over Down Main line.

Durham, N or th and Ouston Down and U p 04 30 t o 13 30, rerailing w i th continuous Junction. Main welded rail, also loading rails and tamping (BLOCKED). operations between 69 m. 60 chs. and 72 m. 22 chs. C r ane and on track tamping machine i n use. A l l trafﬁc diverted vi a Leamside. See separate advice for altered train arrangements.

Ouston Junction. All. 07 30 to 17 00, installing cable and heaters. Tyne Yard. Hump Area. 07 30 t o 17 00, overhauling poi nt and r e- tarder equipment.

Low Fell Junction and Ki ng OR 00 to 12 30 08 00 to 16 30, changing, turning and trans- Edward Bridge Junction. Down and U p posing sideworn rails between 79 m . 30 chs. and 79 m. 40 chs. A l l trafﬁc diverted (BI OCKFD). via Leamside. S e e senarate advice f o r 11 30 to 16 30 altered tr ain arrangements. Down and U p Main fP,TwPPN TRAINS). Newcastle. All. 08 00 t o 16 30, l i fti ng packing East End Diamond Crossings and overhauling block joints. Newcastle. No. 10 Platform 07 30 t o 17 00, renewing connections. and A. & B. Points N o. 503a and b ends. Sidings. N-8 SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued

At or botweim I Remarks L YORK CHALONERS W H IN t o i TWEEDMOUTH— continued. SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER—con ntinued. Newcastle. e All. 07 30 t o 17 00, changing relays. s Tweedmouth 06 00 to 12 00 06 00 t o 18 00, tur ni ng rails and loading a Down and U p sleepers between 65 to. 71 chs. and 66 m. f Main 68 chs. C r ane i n use. Si gnal Box open. (BLOCKED). f 12 00 to 18 00 e Down and U p c Main. (BETWEEN t TRAINS). e d Morpeth and Pegswood. All 07 30 t o 11 30, contr actor erecting over - (BLOCKED). head Conductors at 17 m . 22 chs.

SUNDAY and MONDAY, Sth a nd 6th DECEMBER Ouston Junction and T y ne 04 30 to 13 30 04 30 t o 03 30 (Mon.), demolishing bridge Signal Box. All pier and loading material at Bridge N o. (BLOCKED). 228, 73 m . 36 chs. C r ane i n use. 0 4 30 13 30 (Sun.) t o to 1330, All trafﬁc diverted via Leamside. 03 30 (Mon.) See separate advi ce f o r al ter ed t r ai n Down and U p arrangements. 1 3 30 ( Sun.) t o 0 3 30 Slow (Mon.), A l l tr afﬁc t o tr avel ov er t h e (BLOCKED). Down and U p Fast line. Down Fast (BETWEEN TRAINS).

Newcastle and Heaton South 00 01 t o 05 30 Junction. (Sun.) Down and U p 00 01 ( Sun.) t o 0 6 00 ( M on.) , sl ui ng North track a t Bridge N o. 9 at 0 r n., 31 chs. (BLOCKED). Crane and mechanical plant in use. Third Down Tynemouth Rail Sections Nos. 7 and 8 affected. (See (BETWEEN Section D .) TRAINS). 00 01 t o 05 30 (Sun.), All trafﬁc to travel Newcastle and Manors Junc- 05 30 (Sun.) t o over D ow n and U p Tynemouth l i nes tion. 06 00 (Mon.) between Newcastle and H eaton South Down and U p I J unc ti on. North 05 30 (Sun.) to 06 00 (Mon.), All trafﬁc (BLOCKED). I t o travel over Down and U p Tynemouth Down Tynemouth ' l i nes betw een Newcastle a n d M anor s (BETWEEN I J unc ti on. TRAINS).

MONDAY, 6th DECEMBER. Thirsk. UD Slow 07 00 t o 1 7 00, renewing dr ai n betw een (BLOCKED). 22 m. 68 chs. and 22 m. 31 chs. A l l U p Ura Fact passenger trafﬁc t o tr avel over the U p (BFT\A/EEN Fast line. A l l U p freight trafﬁc to travel TRAINS). over the U p Fast line o r U p Reception line via Points Nos. 103 and 111.

MONDAY to FRIDAY, 6th to 10 h DECEMBER. Ferryhill, N o. Down Loop. 08 00 t o 1 6 00 daily, o n tr ac k tam ping machine i n use between 57 r n. 21 chs. and 57 m. 50 chs. r4-9 SECTION 8—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued

Remarks At or lietwiwn I L YORK YARDS • i DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI nCE. York, Ol d Station. a All Sidings. 07 30 t o 17 00, contractors repairing C i ty Walls at Queen Str eet Bridge. s SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. a York Yard, South and Nor th. f Down and U p 07 30 to 16 30, changing soleplates, timbers Goods. and facing points Nos. 118a, 114b and 122b f between 0 m . 30 chs. and 0 m . 40 chs. e York Yar d South Signal Box open. c KIMBLESWORTH COLLIERY BtRANCH. e DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTIdC E. 08 00 to 17 00, repairing parapet of bridge Kimblesworth Si di ngs a n d I Single. Colliery. No. 4 Tem por ar y hand rails on bridge Trainmen to keep a sharp lookout.

NORTHALLERTON to GATESH EAD (JUNCTION) via HORDEN. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CE. Boroughbridge R o a d a n d AIL 08 00 to 16 00 (except Sat.), preparing for Welbury. signalling alterations.

Brompton: All. Contractors r em ovi ng r edundant sidings.

Welbury, Down and U p 07 30 t o 17 30, contractor thrust boring at Main. 48 m. 22 chs.

Welbury and Rounton Gates. Down and U p 08 00 to 16 00. repairs to Culvert No. 127A Main. . at 49 m. 75 chs. Yarm and Eaglescliffe. South. Down and U p 07 00 t o 17 00, contractors erecting new Main. footbridge at 56 m. 18 chs.

Hartburn and Bishopton Lane. All 08 00 t o 1 6 30: laying cross dr ains and repairs on Bridge N o. 151 a t 59 m . 32 chs.

Hartburn and Bishopton Lane. All. 08 00 t o 17 00, waterprooﬁng decking o f Bridge No. 151 at 59 rn. 32 chs•

Bishopton Lane. All. Contractors r em ovi ng r edundant sidings. Primrose Hill. Down and U p 07 30 t o 16 30, overhauling poi nt connec- Main. tions. Commencing Sunday, Sth Decem- ber.

Primrose Hill. Up Carriage Contractors r em ovi ng r edundant sidings Sidings and Dock.

North Shor e and Easington. All. 07 00 t o 18 00. painting bridges. lineside structures and signal installations S c at . folding and ladders in use.

Stockton Bank and N or ton- Down and U p Contractors reconstructing Bridge N o 141 on-Tees, South. Main at 611 m.p C r anes and machinery in use Norton-on-Tees, Station. Down and U p Renewing level crossing a t 62 m . 62 chs Main. Mobile crane and machinery in use. U nti l 17 00, Friday, 10th December. N-10 SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued

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SORTHALLERTON to GATESH EAD (JUNCTION) via HORDEN--continued. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE—continued. Billingham-on-Tees and Cow- D o w n and U p 07 30 to 17 00, contractors laying gas main pen. Main. between 65 m . 14 chs. and 66 m . 9 chs. Machinery i n use.

West Hartlepool. Old W agon Contractors r em ovi ng r edundant sidings. Shops Sidings.

Harden and Easington. Dow" and U p 07 00 to 17 00, contractors repairing Br i c e Main. No. 220 at 79 m. 26 chs. Ladder s in .ati

Ryhope, Station and W ear - Down and U p 07 30 t o 1 7 00 ( ex c ept Sat.) , installing mouth. Main and cables, erecting signals, apparatus cases, adjoining Sidings etc.

Ryhope Grange. All. 07 30 t o 17 00, lifting connections Si gr ,a, Box open.

Ryhope Grange and Sunder- All. 07 30 t o 1 7 00, contr actor demolishing land. , former Villette Road Signal Box.

Sunderland, Station. All 07 30 each day to 05 30 each following day, (BLOCKED reconstructing station. Road mobile crane as required and mechanical plant i n use. 2 3 30 each by local day t o 0 5 30 each fol l ow i ng day , al l arrangement). Freight trafﬁc retimed or diverted. Bo'don Colliery and Pelaw. All. 07 30 t o 18 00. constructing new U nder bridge N o. 283, Tyne Tunnel approach road, at 95 m. 42 chs. M obi l e crane and mechanical plant i n use.

Gateshead. Up Pelaw Goods. 08 00 t o 1 7 00, contr actor demolishing former S t . James Br i dge Signal B ox . Mechanical pl ant i n use. C om m enci ng Monday, 6t h December.

Gateshead. Down and U p 08 00 to 17 00, stripping r oof at Gateshead Gateshead East East Station,

SATURDAY and SUNDAY, 4th and Sth DECEMBE R. Greatham and Cliff House. Down and U p 23 45 (Sat.) to 14 20 (Sun.), deep ballasting Main between 67 m. 54 chs. and 68 m. 71 chs. (BLOCKED). On track tam ping machine and machinery in use. A l l trafﬁc diverted via Norton-on- Tees W es t, Redmarshall a n d W e Wield under Absolute Bl ock W or ki ng Regula- tions. S e e separate advice f o r alter ed train arrangements.

Newburn. Up Goods. 07 00 to 17 00 daily, altering signalling. (See Section C .) SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. Hartburn a n d B i s hopt on Down Goods and 07 00 to 17 00, laying cross drains and con- Lane. Nos. 1 and 2 tractors waterprooﬁng on Bridge No. 151 Up Goods at 59 m. 32 chs. (BLOCKED).

Norton-on-Tees, Station. Down and U p 07 30 t o 1 7 00, reconstruction o f l evel Main. crossing at 62 m. 62 chs. M obi l e crane in use. SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued N---11

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NORTHALLERTON to GATESH EAD (JUNCTION) via HORDEN—continued. SUNDAY, 5th DECEMBER—con tinued. 07 00 t o 17 00, repairs t o Bridge N o. 186 Newburn Ali. at 70 m. 74 chs. Scaffolding i n use.

Easington. Up Main and 07 30 t o 16 30, overhauling poi nt connec- Down Sidings. tions. Si gnal Box open.

Gateshead. 'Down and U p 07 30 t o 1 7 00, r enew i ng ti m ber s a n d Pelaw Goods. • switches and crossing chair s betw een 100 m . 68 chs. and 100 m . 72 chs.

MONDAY t o WEDNESDAY, 6 to ath DECEMBE R. Eaglescliffe, N or th and Hart- Down and U p 03 00 t o 1 7 00 daily, contractors thr us t burn. Main. boring at 57 m. 35 chs.

NORTH SHORE BRANCH. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT North Shor e and Por tr ack Single. Reconstruction o f Bridge N o. 3 a t 0 Rs Crossing. 22 chs. C r anes and machinery i n use. SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. North Shor e and Por tr ack Single 08 00 to 16 00, reballasting at 0 m. 22 chs. Lane Level Crossing. (BLOCKED). Machinery i n use. Por tr ac k Lane level crossing manned and N or th Shore Signal Box open.

HIGH STREET JUNCTION to G REENSFIELD. SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. Gateshead. Down and U p 07 30 t o 17 00, renewing ai r main. Greensﬁeld.

AMBLE BRANCH.

DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT CE Amble. Single 08 00 t o 17 00, contractor recovering r e- dundant sidings and weighbridge.

BACKWORTH t o MORPETH via SEGHILL

DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT CE. Bedlington. N o r t h a n d Down and U p 08 00 t o 1 7 00, taki ng • down w al l and Choppington. Main. trimming s l opes a n d er ec ti ng fenc e. Machinery i n use.

Choppington Station, Down and U p 07 30 t o 17 00, taking down station build- Main. ings. Gr adal l machine i n use.

SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. Backworth, Station. Down and U p 08 00 to 16 30, overhauling point machines. Main.

Seghill, N or th. All. 07 30 t o 17 00, renewing connection and cleaning out gate ducts. Signal Box open. N-12 SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued

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NEWSHAM to BLYTH. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI E. Blyth, Station Down and U p 08 00 t o 16 30, contractor recovering r e- Main. dundant sidings. ( See Section D .) SUNDAY, 5th DECEMBER. Newsham, N or th and Blyth. Down and U p 07 00 t o 17 00, renewal o f waybeams a t Main Bridge No. 1 at 1 m . 6 chs. (BLOCKED). NEWSHAM to BLYTH LINKS R OAD. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT! CE. Links Road Down and U p 08 00 t o 16 30, contractor recovering r e- Goods. dundant sidings. ( See Section D .)

BEDLINGTON to NEWBIGGIN.

DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT! CE. West Sleekburn and W ood- 07 30 t o 17 00, loading spillage and tr im - horn. Down and Up. • Main ming slopes with Gradall Machine North Seaton and Ashington. Down and U p Contractor laying sewer under railway a t Main and 2 m. 59 chs. Siding No. 1.

A shington. Down Main. 08 00 t o 1 7 00, contr actor removing r e- dundant Down Sidings between 2 m . S4 chs. and 2 m. 72 chs. Woodhorn. Down and U p 08 00 t o 17 - Main. dundant track fr om 4 m. 44 chs. t o the 00e,n d o f branch. c o n t r a c t o r CAMBOIS BRANCH. r e c o v e r i SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. n g North Blyth. Down Main. 07 30 t o 17 00, building retaining wall be- r tween N or th Blyth Signal Box and Nor th e Blyth M.P.D. Si gnal Box open. -

MANORS JUNCTION to TYNE MOUTH ( via BAC if..WORTH). DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CE. Manors, Station. All, Overhauling poi nt layout.

SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. Manors Junction and South Down and U p 00 01 t o 0 5 30, bor i ng investigation a t Gosforth. B. & T. Manors N or th Junction. B or i ng r i g i n (BLOCKED), use. A l s o sluing tracks at Bridge N o. 9. Crane i n use. T hi r d Rail Sections Nos. 43 and 44 affected. A l l E.C.S. between Newcastle and South Gosforth t o travel via Benton South W est Curve. S e e separate advice f o r altered t rain t rain arrangements. SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued N--13

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MANORS JUNCTION t o TYNEMOUTH ( vi a BAC KWORTH)—continued. SUNDAY, 5th DECEMBER—con tin ued. Backworth, Station. D o w n and U p 0 8 00 to 16 30, overhauling point machines. B. & T.

Tynemouth, Nor th. 00 30 to 06 00 00 30 o r after t h e passing o f t h e l as t Down Main Electriﬁed Ar ea Passenger Train to 08 00, (BLOCKED). renewing isolated switches and crossings 06 00 to 08 00 point N o. 29 and abandoning poi nt N o. Down Main 17. T hi r d Rail Section N o. 33 affected. (BETWEEN Signal Box open. TRAINS).

HEATON SOUTH JUNCTION to TYNEMOUTH ( H a WALLSEND).

DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CE. Heaton. All. Preparing for signalling alterations.

Howdon-on-Tyne and Per cy Down and U p 07 30 to 20 00, constructing new overbridge Main Main. No. 18A a t 3 m . 68 chs. C r a n e and mechanical plaint in use.

SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. Percy Main and Tynemouth, Down and U p 00 30 o r after t h e passing o f t h e l as t South. Main Electriﬁed Ar ea Passenger train t o 18 00, (BLOCKED). relaying switches and crossings between 5 m. 25 chs. and 5 m. 28 chs. at Preston Colliery. Crane in use. Third Rail Sections Nos. 31 and 32 affected. B u s service int operation between Percy Main and Tyne- mouth. S e e separate advice f or alter ed train arrangements. Per cy Main, Preston Collery a n d T ynem outh S out h S i g n e Boxes open.

Tynemouth, South. All. 07 30 t o 1 7 CO, overhauling interlocking. Signal Box open.

RIVERSIDE BRANCH.

DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT! CE. Riverside Junction a n d S t . All. Constructing pedestrian subway alongside Peter's. Bridge N o. 11 a t 0 m 7 5 chs. crane and mechanical plant in use.

Willington Quay and Per cy All. 07 30 t o 18 00. constructing new Undow Main bridge N o. 53A, Tyne Tunnel Appr osee Road at 6 m . 16 chs. M obi l e crane end mechanical pl ant i n use.

EARSDON to TYNE COMMISSI ON QUAY. SUNDAY, 28th NOVEMBER. Percy Main, Nor th. All. 0 7 30 to 17 00, overhauling interlocking and renewing connections. Si gnal Box oreeis, N–I4 SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued

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NEWCASTLE t o CARLISLE ( D URRAN HILL Excl usivel. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT! CE. Newcastle. All. 07 30 to 17 00, alterations to train description circuits. Commencing Sunday, 5t h December.

Newcastle a n d Scotswood, All. 07 30 t o 17 00, installing cables, erecting Station. signals, apparatus cases etc.

Forth. Up Main. 0730 to 1700, demolishing buildings adjacent to U p Main at 0 m. 53 chs.

Forth. All. 07 30 to 17 00, alterations to train description circuits. Commencing Sunday, 5t h December.

Elswick, Station and Scots- Down and U p 03 00 to 17 00, contractor removing formal wood. Main Down and U p Goods lines between I m 76 chs. and 2 m . 66 chs. M echanical plant in use.

Addison and Clara Vale. Down Main. 07 30 t o 17 00, contractor erecting boun dary fence between 5 m. 3, chs. and 5 is 50 chs.

Dilston Crossing and Hexham, Down Main. 03 00 t o 1 7 00, c ontr ac tor r ecover ing East. material from former Down and Up Goods lines between 19 m . 12 chs. and 19 m . 58 chs.

Hexham, East. All. 08 00 t o 1 7 00, contr actor thr ust bor i ng pipes under railway a t 2 0 m . 51 o i l

Bardon M ill. Up Main. 08 00 t o 17 00, contractor removing scrap material between 32 m . 36 chs. and 32 m. 42 chs.

Bardon Mill and Haltwhistle• Down and U p Steel frame erected t o support wing walls Main. of Haltwhistle Tunnel between 35 ns 78 chs and 36 m.p. Sid e Clearance reduced. Trainmen not to put their heads out.

Greenhead and Gilsland. Down and U p 08 00 t o 17 00, contractor recovering U p Main. sidings at Greenhead between 40 m 4 3 chs and 40 m. 62 chs. and Down sidings at Gilsland between 42 m. 35 chs. and 42 m. 42 chs ( S e e Section D .)

SATURDAY and SUNDAY, 4th and 5 th DECEMBE R. GIsland and Low Row. Down and U p 22 00 ( Sat.) t o 10 00 ( Sun.) , repairs t o Main. Denton School Level Crossing. D ent on School Crossing manned. SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued N-15

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NEWCASTLE t o •CARLISLE ( D URRAN HILL Excl usive)—continued.

SUNDAY, 5th DECEMBER. Clara Vale and West Wylam. Down and U p 07 00 t o 17 00, grading embankment and Main tipping spoil between 7 m . 51 chs. and (BLOCKED). 7 r n. 67 chs. Gr adal l machine i n use Clara Val e, W yl am a n d W es t W ylar n Signal Boxes open.

Wylam. 'Down and U p 07 30 to 17 00, cleaning Out gate ducts and Main. renewing connections. Si gnal Box open,

Prudhoe. Down and U p 07 30 t o 17 00, renewing connections 30,4 Main. points and cleaning out gate ducts. Signal Box open.

Prudhoe and Stocksﬁeld. 114 Main 06 00 t o 18 00, resieepering and rechairing (BLOCKED). between 12 m. 16 chs. and 13 m . 3 chs, Down Main Single Line Working b y Pilotman o ver (BETWEEN the Down Main line. Bot h Signal Boxel- TRAINS). open.

SCOTSWOOD to WEST WYLA M via NORTH W Y LAM. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT! CE.

Scotswood and Walbottle. Down and Up 07 30 to 17 00. trimming slopes with Gradeg Main. machine.

HALTWHISTLE t o ALSTON.

DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CE. Haltwhistle and Alston. Single. 08 00 t o 1 7 00, contr actor removing r e- dundant siding at 0 m. 72 chs. Haltwhistle and Alston. All. Contractors r ecover ing r edundant tr ac k , etc., at Coanwood, Slaggyford and Alston.

Alston. Single. 08 00 to 16 30, contractor recovering loading dock sidings. ( S ee Section D .

CONSETT NORTH t o OUSTO NI JUNCTION. SUNDAY, 5th DECEMBER. Bradley and Annﬁeld, West. Down and U p 07 00 t o 17 00, relaying plain line between Main 11 m . 25 ohs, and 11 m . 35 chs. C r ane (BLOCKED). in use. B o t h Signal Boxes open.

Annﬁeld, East and Beamish. Down and U p 06 00 t o 18 00, relaying between 6 m . Main chs. and 6 m. 60 chs., also repairs to way- (BLOCKED). beams Bridge N o. 24 a t 5 m . 69 chs, Twin j i b tr ack laying machine i n use, Both Signal Boxes open. N—I6 SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued

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CONSETT NORTH t o OUSTO N JUNCTION—co ntinued. SUNDAY, 5th DECEMBER—con tin ued. South Pelaw. Down and U p 07 30 t o 17 00, renewing connections on Main 54, 39, 35 points. Si gnal Box open. WEDNESDAY, 8th DECEMBER. Carr House, East. All. 07 30 t o 17 00, overhauling interlocking.

STELLA GILL to TYNE DOCK BOTTOM. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT! CE. Pontop Crossing ar i d T y ne All. 07 30 t o 1 7 00 ( except Sat.) , installing Dock Bottom . cables, cable tr oughs and locations

SUNDAY, 5t h DECEMBER. South Pelaw. Down and Up 07 30 to 17 00, renewal of connections and Main. detection o n 54, 39, 35 points. Si gnal Box open. --

GATESHEAD (GREENSFIELD UNCTION, DUNS TON LINES) to BLAYDON via NORWOOD. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CL Derwenthaugh and Bl aydon Down and U p 08 00 to 20 00, contractor constructing new Main. Main. underbridge N o. 30A a t 4 m . 26 c hi

REDHEUGH BRANCH.

DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CE. Derwenthaugh and Dunston, Up Independent. 08 00 t o 16 00, contractor recovering r e- West. dundant W es t D unston Sidings. ( S e e Section D .)

PELAW t o SOUTH SHIELDS. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CE. Hebburn W est and Jarrow. An 07 30 to 17 00, installing cable ducts

Aarrow. Station and St. Bede's. Down and U p Contractor constructing n e w underbridge Main. No. 1 6 a t 3 m . 4 9 chs C r a n e an m, echanical plant in use. ' SATURDAY to MONDAY, 4th t o 6th DECEMBER. Jarrow and St. Bedes. Down and U p 22 30 (Sat.) t o 04 30 ( M on.) , contractors Main piling across tracks at 3 m. 49 chs. B o t h (BLOCKED). Signal Boxes open.

TYNE D OC K BOTTOM BRAN H. SUNDAY, 5t h DECEMBER. Tyne Dock Bottom. All. 07 30 to 17 00. re-routing eignal wire runs. Signal Box open. SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued - N-11

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TURSDALE t o PELAW vi a LE AMSIDE. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI Learn side. Down and U p 07 30 t o 1 7 00, l oadi ng m ater i al a n d Main. trimming formation. Gr adal l macnine use.

Fencehouses. All. 07 30 to i e1tc7. Washington, South. All. 07 300 ,t o 1 7 00, pr epar ing f o r signalling r aelterations. p a i Usworth and W ar dley. Down and U p 08 00 t o 18 00, contr actor thr ust bor i ng Main. r ats 1 8 m . 48 chs. t Usworth and P e law. Down and U p o Main. 0p7 30 t o 17 00, bank trimming. G r a d machine us. o i n PENSHAW NORTH to HENDO N JUNCTION. t SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. c o Hylton. Down Main. n07 3n0 to 17 00, renewal of check 'chairs and e fasctenings. Si gnal Box open. t i LONDONDERRY BRANCH. o n s SUNDAY, 28th NOVEMBER. Londonderry. All. 07 30 t o 1 7 00, r enew i ng r oddi ng etc ., Signal Boxes open.

CEMETERY NORTH to RYHOP E GRANGE via C ASTLE EDEN. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CL Cemetery, N or th and H ul a- Down and U p 0 7 00 t o 17 00, contr actor l ayi ng amdatr- den Main. g r o u n d cables at 3 m . 54 chs.

Cemetery, N or th and W ell- All. 07 00 t o 18 00, painting bridges, Jineside structures and signal installations. Sc af - folding and ladders i n use.

South H etton Collier y and Down and U p 07 00 to 17 00, removing abandoned connec- Seaton. Main. tions and crossovers between 161 and 16f; m.o. A l s o taki ng dow n buildings e n Murton. Gr adal l machine i n use.

DURHAM (RELLY MILL) and C ONSETT NORTH. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT! CE. Lanchester. Down Main. 08 00 t o 16 30, contr actor recovering r e- dundant sidings. ( See Section D ,) TUESDAY to THURSDAY, 7th t o 9th DECEMBER. Bearpark and W i tton Gilbert. Down and U p 12 30 t o 21 45 daily, r elaying pl ai n lﬁnie Main between 2 m . 8 chs. and 2 ns, 21 ctrs, (BLOCKED). Crane i n use. B o t h Signal , B o x e s o p e n , N-18 SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued

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FERRYHILL (COXHOE) to KEL _OE BANK FOOT. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT! CE. Coxhoe and Kelloe Bank Foot. Single. Contractors removing redundant track, etc.

BISHOP AUCKLAND EAST t o RELLY MILL. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT! 7E. Brancepeth, Station. Down and U p 08 00 t o 16 00, removing station buildings Main. and platforms. M achiner y i n use.

Brancepeth a n d B randon Down and U p Contractors removing r edundant buildings Colliery. Main. and structures between 8 3 4 a n d 8 } r n . p . WEAR VALLEY to WESTGATE -IN-WEARDALE. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT( CE. Wear Valley and Wolsing- Single. 08 00 t o 16 00, resleepering between I m. ham. 76 chs. and 2 m. 63 chs.

FERRYHILL (COXHOE) t o BIS LIOP AUCKLAND EAST. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT! CF.. Herrington Lane and Bishop Single. 07 00 t o 17 00, contractors erecting over- Auckland, East. head water main at 4 m. 45 chs.

PARKGATE t o T O W LAW .

DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CE. Parkgate and Shildon, South Al!. 07 30 to 17 00, painting signal installations and lineside structures. Ladders and scaffolding in use.

Charity and W hi l ey H i l l . Down and U p 07 30 t o 1 7 00 ( Mon. t o Fri ), repairing Main. Wing Walls on Bridge No. 13, at 3i m p

Shi!don, South and N or th. Single 08 00 (Sun.) t o 05 00 (Mon.), and 00 01 (BLOCKED). to 05 00 daily (Tues. t o Sat.), repairing Shildon Tunnel. Scaffolding ﬁxed. M ach- inery i n use. B o t h Signal Boxes open.

PORCETT GOODS BRANCH a id FORCETT Q U ARRY BRANCH. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CE. Forcett Goods and Pier ce- All. Contractors removing redundant sidings. bridge. SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued N-19 , At or between Lines affected ! Remarks

SH1LDON NORTH t o RANDO LPH COLLIERY. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CE. Shildon, North and Randolph Single. 06 00 to 22 00, contractors thrust boring i t Colliery. 0 m. 41 chs. • Shildon, N or th and Randolph Single. Contractors removing redundant sidings, etc- Colliery.

ERYHOLME t o RICHMOND. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI Scorton. Contractors removing redundant sidings etc -

FERRYHILL No. 3 to NORTON -ON-TEES SOUTH. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI

Mainsforth a n d B i s h o p Down and U p Contractors constructing new Br idge N o . Middleham. Main. 27A at 9 m. 43 chs. Machinery in use.

Sedgeﬁeld. Down and U p Contractors constructing new Br i dge N o . Main. 22A at 8 m. 25 chs. Cranes and machinery' in use.

Stillington. Station and Red- 07 00 t o 1 8 00, contractors constr uceny marshall, Station. Bridge N o. 12 at 3 m . 56 chs. crane and machinery i n use.

Stillington, N or th and Red- All. 07 00 t o 17 00, contractors removing re- marshal!, Station. dundant track between 5 m . 10 chs. anel 2 m. 12 chs. Cranes and machinery in use

SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. Ferryhill, ND. 3 and Bishop Down and U p 08 00 t o 16 00, removing and loading ra.)3 Middleharn. Main straps at 91 m.o. Bot h Signal Boxes °pew..

BILLINGHAM-ON-TEES to POR T CLARENCE. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER N OT CE. Belasis Lane and H aver ton Down and U p Contractors laying pipe line at 1 m . 43 •ch5- Hill, Station. Main.

ISILLINGHAM BECK BRANCH. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CIL Haverton H i l l , Sout h a n d Down and U p Contractors laying pi pe l i ne between f,14 Station. Main. and 65 m.p.

Haverton H i l l , Sout h a n d Down and U p Contractors erecting new footbridge at (64 Station. Main. m. 77 chs. Scaffolding, crane and machingri in use. N-20 SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued

At or between 1 Li nes affected 1 Remarks BOWESFIELD t o WELLFIELD.

DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CE. Bowesﬁeld and W eilheid. Ail. 07 00 t o 18 00, painting bridges, lineside structures and signal installations. i c a l - folding and ladders i n use.

Wingate, South and W el l - Down and Up 08 vs) t o 16 00, repairing Bridge N o, 37 at ﬁeld. Main. 9 m. 47 chs. Scaffolding i n use.

DARLINGTON ( SOU TH ) t o ALTBURN, DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOTI CE. Darlington, South and Eagles- All. 07 00 t o 18 00, painting bridges, lineside cliffe, Nor th. structures and signal installations. Sc af- folding and ladders i n use.

Urlay N ook and Eaglescliffe, Down and U p South. 08 00 t o '17 00, contractors thr ust bor ing Main. at 81 rri.p. Commencing 08 00, Monday, 6th December.

Aliens W est. Down and U p 08 00 t o 1 7 30, contractors cleaning and Main. painting buildings and footbridge between 8 m. 10 chs.'and 8 m. 15 chs. Ladder s in use.

Eaglescliffe. North and South. Up Sidings. Contractors r em ovi ng r edundant sidings. Machinery in use.

All. Bowesﬁeld.. 08 30 to 16 30, renewing point connections.

Tees ( T hor naby Eas t j unc - Down and U p Main. 23 00 daily (Mon. to Thurs.) t o 07 00 daily tion) a n d Middlesbrough, (Tues. to Fri.), on track tamping machine West. in use between 12 and 14i m.p.

Cargo Fleet and South Bank. Ail. 07 00 t o 17 00, painting Bridge N o. 47 at 16 m. 55 chs. Scaffolding and ladders i n use.

Norman by All. 08 00 t o 1 6 30 ( except Sat.) , r enewing point connections. iRedcar, Stati on a n d U p - Down and U p leatham Contractors constructing new subway a t Main. 24 m. 2 chs. M achiner y in use.

Marske. All. Contractor removing redundant sidings and coal cells. M obi l e crane and machinery in use. SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. Urlay Nook and Eaglescliffe, Down and U p South. Main. 07 30 to 16 30, ﬁxing rail straps at 81 mdp. iBowesﬁeld. Al!. 07 30 to 16 30, overhaluling interlocking. SECTION B—TEMPORARY ENGINEERING WORKS—continued N-21

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DARLINGTON (SOUTH) to SA LIBURN—continue SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER—con tinued. Tees ( Thor naby East Junc- 00 01 t o 05 00 00 01 t o 1000, removing redundant switches tion) and Bowesﬁeld. Up Main and crossings and laying pl ai n l i ne be- (BLOCKED). tween 11 m . 67 chs. and 11i .m.p. ( See 05 00 to 10 00 Section C.) C r ane i n , Up Main u s e . (BETWEEN TRAINS). 00 Olto 10 00 Carriage Sidings and Horse Dock (BLOCKED)).

South Bank and Cargo Fleet. Up Main. 07 00 t o 17 00, loading spoil anad erecting (BLOCKED). catchpit between 17 m.p. and 16 m . chs. A l l trafﬁc t o terminate and commence at Grangetown and Middlesbrough. A connecting road service to be in operation between Grangetown, South Bank and Middlesbrough. S ee separate advice for altered train arrangements. See also next items. South Bank and Grangetown Signal Boxes open.

SUNDAY and MONDAY, Sth an d eth DECEMBER. South Bank. Down and U p 00 01 ( Sun.) t o 0 5 00 ( M on.) , r elaying Main switches and crossings between 17 m. 10 Nos. 1 and 2 chs. and 17 m. 15 chs. C r ane in use. A l l Down Goods trafﬁc t o terminate an d commence a t and U p Goods MiVlesbrough and Grangetown. A con- (BLOCKED). necting road service t o be in operation between Middlesbrough. South Bank and Grangetown. S e e separate advice f o r altered train arrangements. Sout h Bank and Grangetown Signal Boxes open.

MONDAY to WEDNESDAY, 6t h to 8th DECEMBE R. Eaglescliffe, North and Bowes- Down and U p 08 00 t o 1 7 00 dai l y. contractors thr us t ﬁeld. Main. boring at 9 m. 17 chs.

FIGHTING COCKS BRANCH.

MONDAY t o FRIDAY, 6th to 1 Oth DECEMBER. Lingﬁe1d Lane and S. & D . Up Main. 08 15 t o 1 6 00 daily, o n tr ac k tam ning Crossing. machine i n use between 1 m.p. and 0 m. 35 chs.

HARTMAN CURVE.

SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. Bowesﬁeld. Down and U p 07 30 t o 16 30, overhauling interlocking. Main.

WILTON W ORKS BRANCH.

DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT! CE. Gran petown a n e l W i l t o n !mover and Contractors erecting pi pe br idge a t 0 m Work:. Outover Lines 50 chs. and 0 m. 70 chs. N-22 SECTION B - At or between L i nT eE Ms P afOfectsd Remarks R A R Y MIDDLESRROUGH ( GU ISBOR E°UGNH JGUNCTiON ) to WHITBY. DAILY UNTIL FURTHER NOT! ICEN. E North Or m esby and N un- E DRownI.and U p 07 30 to 17 00, contractor constructing new thorpe, Station. N G M ain. footbridge at 2 m . 5 chs. M achiner y In W O use. ( S e e Section D .) Great Ayton. R K All.S Contractors r em ovi ng r edundant sidings. - Stokesiey and W hi tby. Ail. c o n Contractors r em ovi ng r edundant sidings. Battersby and Grosmont. t i nAl!. 07 00 to 18 00, contractors painting bridges u e d lineside structures and signal installations Scaffolding and ladders i n use. SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER. Battersby and Castleton. Single 07 00 to 17 00, loading rails between 16 m. (BLOCKED). 49 chs. and 17 m. 20 chs. C r ane i n use. Both Signal Boxes open.

Kir'dale, Station. Single 08 00 t o 17 00, contr actor removing east (BLOCKED). and west end of platform at 13 m. 63 chs. (See Section D .)

Glaisdale and Grosmont. Single 07 30 to 17 00, turning rails between 27 m. (BLOCKED). 13 chs. and 271 rn.p. Cranes in use. Bot h Signal Boxes open. MONDAY t o FRIDAY, 6th to I Oth DECEMBER. Kildale, Station. Single. 08 00 t o 17 00 daily, contractor removing east and west ends of platform at 13 m. 63 chs. ( See Section D.) M-23 Section C — SIGNALLING AND PERMANENT WA Y ALTERATIONS

***Items marked thus w i l l not appear i n futur e issues and a note must be taken of them by all concerned.

DETAILS OF W ORK REFERRED TO IN SECTION B.

SATURDAY and SUNDAY, 4t h and 5t h DECEMBER.—NEWBURN ( W EST HARTLEPOOL). Wagon shops siding dispensed with. Altered signals. Gantry carrying 58/59/60/66/84/87/90 signals will be renewed same distance from Signal Box as a right-hand bracket situated on l eft of East Shunting rine and tw o ground discs reading:— 59 Down Goods Home 2—Right-hand doll. 66 U p Goods Starting with Cliff House U p Distant below—left-hand doll. 84 Shunting Down Goods to North Goods yard or Shunting tine or Up Goods—elevated disc on l eft of 59 signal. 87 U p Goods t o N or th Goods yard or t o Shunting line elevated disc on l eft of 66 signals. 58 Shunting U p Goods or to Down Goods or to wagon shops—Ground disc situated between U p and Goods. 90 Shunting East shunting line to Nor th Goods yard or to Shunting line—Ground disc situated on left of east Shunting line. (52)

SUNDAY, Sth DECEMBER.—THORNABY STATION. The Horse Dock, the connection Carriage Siding to Horse Dock and crossover road Carriage Siding t o U p Main will be dispensed w i th and made good with plain line where applicable. (52)

DETAILS OF WORK ALREADY CARRIED OUT

* * A trailing marn t o main crossover between 71 m . 68 chs. and 72 m. I ch. and a trailing * connection from U p Main t o Chester-le-Street Goods Yard have been removed and replaced C by plain line. Chester-le-Street Goods Yard has been abandoned. ( 4 9 ) H NEEWCASTLE (BRIDGE No. 9) . PSILGRIM STREET. T Signal dispensed with E 36 Sub. U p Nor th ( Down Direction) t o Down Nor th or Down B. & T. R - Points spiked out of use pending removal. L 421 U p Tynemouth—Up North. 422 U p Nor th (Down direction)—Down Tynemouth. E 423 Down North—Down Tynemouth. - Gantry carrying N o. 38, N o. 42 and N o. 44 signals has been demolished and new gantry S erected 107 yards fur ther from Newcastle carrying the following signals. T R E E T . N-24 S E C T I O N C—SIGNALLING A N D PERMANENT W A Y ALTERATIONS—condnued DETAILS OF WORK ALREADY CARRIED OUT—continued.

38 (Main and sub.) Down Tynemouth route ind. "T" or to Down Tynemouth Nor th route ind. " M " or to Down B. & T. route incl. "B". . 42 (Main and 36/42 sub.) U p N or th ( Down direction) t o Down N or th r oute indication "M" Up Nor th to Down B. & T. route indication "B". 44 (Main and sub.) Down Nor th route indication "M " or to Down B. & T. route indication (5i)

PRIMROSE HILL. Points dispensed with. 13 N o. I Siding t o Nos. 2 and 3 Sidings. 21 N o. 2 Siding t o No. 3 Siding. Signa1s dispensed with. 14 No. 3 Siding to Up Main. 15 No. 2 Siding to Up Main. Altered Nomenclature of Signals. Old New 12 Shunting Up Main to Sidings 3, 2 and 1. 1 2 Shunting Up Main to Siding. (50)

NORTON-ON-TEES STATION. The gates have been replaced by mechanical lifting barriers. ( 5 1 )

COWPEN. Points dispensed with. 13 Down . Signals dispensed with. M a i 12 Brickyard Siding to Down Main. n — B14 rShi unting Down Main to Brickyard Siding. c k y ,CEMETaERrYd W EST. SignSal Boi x and all Signals dispensed with All points clipped and spiked normal pending removal. d i (50) n g CEMET.ERY NORTH. Points dispensed with. 23 Goods lines crossover and from 1 U p Sidings. 24 1 U p Sidings—Down Goods.

Signal dispensed with. 5 Down Goods Distant.

New colour light signals. 82 Up Castle Eden Distant 156 yards further from Signal Box. 85 U p Seaham Distant 156 yards fur ther from Signal Box. Altered Signal. 13 Shunting Down Goods t o 1 Siding or U p Goods' or Down Siding 15 yards fur ther from Signal Box reading 13 Shunting Down Goods to Down Siding. SECTION C—SIGNALLING A N D PERMANENT W A Y ALTERATIONS—continued N - 2 5

DETAILS OF WORK ALREADY CARRIED OUT—continued.

Altered Nomenclature of signals. Old New 22 Shunting Up Goods or to Down Goods. 2 2 Shunting U p Goods. 25 Shunting U p Goods or to 1 Siding or 2 5 Shunting U p Goods or to 1 Siding or 1 Siding t o Down or U p Goods. 1 Siding t o U p Goods. (50)

BLAYDON MAIN. Signals dispensed with. 23 Down Main Starting w i th Scotswood Bridge Distant below 3 U p Main Starting w i th Derwenthaugh Distant below has been repositioned 75 yards nearer Signal Box. 22 Down Main t o Blaydon East Branch Starting has been renewed at reduced height on same site. (50)

WALLSEND. The main t o main crossover between 1 m . 62 chs. and 1 m 64 chs. has been removed and replaced by plain line. (50)

* * * WASHINGTON STATION. W Signal B ox previously bur nt o u t dispensed w i th. C er tai n signals ar e w or ked fr om A Washington South, and poi nts ar e w or ked fr om a new gr ound fr am e released b y S Washington South. H I N WASHINGTON STATION GROUND FRAME. G New ground frame sited on l eft of U p Main and adjacent to Mains Crossover controlling T former Washington Station points and Down Goods to Down Main signal. O N S WASHINGTON SOUTH. O U Signals dispensed with. T 2 Down Pontop Home No. 2. H 45 Up Main Distant. A Altered Signal. N R.45 U p Main Outer Distant has been moved 100 yards fur ther from Signal Box and D renamed 'B' Up Main Distant. S T Transferred Signals. A C Down Main Distant, formerly 2 Washington Station Down Main Distant. T 45 U p Main Home I , formerly 28 Washington Station U p Main Starting. I 1 Down Main Starting, formerly 7 Washington Station Down Main Starting with Banner O signal 280 yards to the rear. N 11 D ow n Main Home 2, formerly 3 Washington Station Down Main Home. . N–lb S E C T I O N C—SIGNALLING AND PERMANENT W AY ALTERATIONS—continued DETAILS OF WORK ALREADY CARRIED OUT—continued.

Altered Nomenclature of Signals. Old New. 1 D ow n Pcntop Hom e N o. 1. 2 Down Pontop Home 1. 3 Down Pontop Starting. 3 Down Pontop Home 2. 7 Down Pontop to Down Independent 7 D ow n Pontop t o D ow n Goods N o. 1 No. 1. Home 2. 8 Down Pontop t o Down Main Start- 8 Down Pontop t o Down Main Home 2. ing• 9 Down Pontop t o Goods Yard. 9 Down Pcntop t o Goods Yard Home 2. 10 Down Pontop to Down Independent 1 0 Down Pontop t o Down Goods N o, 2 No. 2 Starting. Home 2. 12 Down Main Home. 12 Down Main Home 1. 48 Up Main Home. 48 Up Main Home 2. (49)

WEAR VALLEY AND WOLSINGHAM—MARSHALL GREEN GROUND FRAME. Ground Frame and associated connections dispensed with. (50) N-27 Section D—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES

e 4 by all concerned. 1 * Denotes new or amended item. * . t t MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES. e VACUUM HOSE COUPLING—FREIGHT STOCK m When l ow position vacuum pipes ar e connected they must not be pinned together, thus whens uncoupling is being performed the pipes will par t automatically. m Pins must continue t o be used when high position vacuum pipes are concerned, no matter wa hether they are coupled to low or high position pipes. r If i t is necessary t o place a low position pipe on a dummy coupling bracket, a chain must kbe used i f one is affixed t o the pipe. I f no chain is affixed t o the pipe i t may be assumed that ethe dummy coupling d, b r a c k e t h a s t NOTICE T O STAFF LIMITING SPEED T O SO M.P.H. OF ALL VEHICLES OF hb e e n 10 FEET WHEELBASE OR LESS. ua l tUNTILe FURTHER NOTICE all four-wheeled vehicles with a wheelbase of 10 ft or less sr eare dsubje ct to a speed restriction of 50 m.p.h. wt If i t is necessary for any such vehicle to be conveyed on a Class 1, 2 or 3 train, the o Guard must advise the Driver and instruct him not to exceed 50 m.p.h. i Class 4 or 4+ trains must not exceed 50 m.p.h. at any point unless indicated in the la timl etablel by a "club" symbol, i n which case a maximum speed of 55 m.p.h. (Class 4) lo orw 60 m.p .h. (Class 4 + ) will be permifsible. Shoul d i t be necessary for a train so t indicated t o carry a four-wheeled vehicle with a wheelbase of 10 ft. or less the Guard n must instruct the Driver not t o exceed SO m.p.h. oh te ap i REPAIRS AT MOTIVE POWER DEPOTS, CARRIAGE SHEDS, ETC. p e t In c onnec pjections may be provided or unusual excavations may be made i n the ground. o - e i ol , ab w i Ptlache Nature of work I D u r a t i o n Commencing re t h 22- 5- 65 ih Greensfield Contractor demolishing coal I U nt il further e e M .P.D. stage. P l a n t and vehicles P n o t i c e n w o using sleeper crossing over l Shed Lines " A" and "B" f r k ud w b e i t i n SHUTTING OFF LOCOMOTIVE WATER SUPPLIES. ut Watehr will not be available as follows:— o g u r c a et Place Duration Commencing Date a r r iGreensfield Motive Power Until further notice p i e s dDepot—Siding No. 248 (Field si Sidings) Water column nBishoptono Lane and Stockton Until further notice u uBank—Down Goods No. e. 2 (Back Road) Water Column Grtosmont S tation Until further notice s aNo. I Platform a tWater Colu mn n t d h a e n u n o d e t r m e e n m t i u o n s e d t p b l e a t c a e k s e , n s o c f a t f h f e o m l d i n g o r p r o - N-28 SECTION D—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES—continued

MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES--continued.

TOLLERTON. No. 1 Gr ound Frame points have been spiked out of use pending the removal of the Down Siding, and thr ee U p Sidings (Coal Cells Sidings and siding adjacent to Goods Shed) have been spiked out of use pending removal. (50)

ERYHOLME.

remTovhael .Main t o Main Crossover at 371 rn.p., Cowton Station has been spiked normal pending

PARKGATE T O AYCLIFFE. One pair of catch points have been installed on the Down Main line at 48 in. 56 Chs. end ere dipped and padlocked out of use until further notice.

BETWEEN PARKGATE AN D BRADBURY. Catchpoints have been installed on the Down Main line at 45 m. 63 chs. and 54 m. 8 ohs. and have been clipped and padlocked Out of use until further notice.

GATESHEAD—GREENSFIELD M P D Sidings Nos. 245, 247 and 248 (Field Sidings) have been blocked and the points t o these sidings clipped and padlocked out of use.

ROUTE AVAILABILITY OF MAIN LINE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES Newcastle, Central Station. All concerned t o note that English Electric 2,000 h\p. type 4 diesel electric locomotives (Nos. D.200-D 324) ar e prohibited fr om passing Platform 13 t o D ow n W est line via points 509. 518 and 526 at Newcastle Central Station. (G.1/26)

*NEWCASTLE—MANORS JUNCTION, PILGRIM STREET BRIDGE. On Sunday, 5th December, the existing 'Down N or th line (used i n both directions) between 0 m. 19 chs. and 0 m. 39 chs. will be slued on to the new temporary trestle bridge erected at the Down side of the line.

* * * The trailing connection from the Down Pelaw Main to Felling Station Yard has been clipped, spiked and padlocked Out of use pendingF removal. (49) E . * * L * The U p Harbour line between 0 m. 4 Lchs. and i m p . has been abandoned, and the former Down Har bour line i s now t hBe LU p HarIbour line between Regent Str eet Bridge and Bl yth Crossing Signal Box. T h e formYerT IndepenNdent is now the Down Harbour line. A l l unnecessary switches and crossings betweenH 0 m . 4 chs. and m . p . ar e being removed and replaced by plain line. (49)G H . A ***BLYTH. The points t o the sidings i nR the Gas W orks area and the poi nt t o the tw o lines on the South Staiths have been clampeBd out of use pending removal. T he connection into the shipyard remains, together with three sidings.O (49) U ***LINKS ROAD. R The connections to the U p aBnd Down Sidings and the tw o Fines to South Blyth Staiths have been clipped, spiked and padlocked out of use pending removal. The lead i nto the Blyth HarbRour Commissioners remains, together with three sidings. ( 4 9 ) A NSOUTHWICK GOODS YARD. Contractor is removing GoodCs Yard Sidings (Nos. 17 to 20, 23 and 24 WP.1032). H . SECTION D—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES—continued N - 2 9

MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES—continued. CAMBOIS POWER STATION. CENTRAL ELECTRICITY GENERATING BOARD SIDINGS. Both Arrival lines have been brought into use Trains entering the sidings must be brought to a stand at the notice board situated near the fouling poi nt at Power Station end of the lines and trainmen then act on the instructions of the C.E.G.13. Traffic Regulator who will wear a distinctive arm band. Drivers of trains entering i n t o an Arrival line must be prepared t o find t he line already occupied. Guards must contact the C.E G.B. Traffic Regulator for instructions regarding movements i n the sidings and m ust use t he telephone outside t he Regulators OffiLe t o contact Freemans Crossing Signal Box, Blyth Trains Office, etc.

SOUTH GOSFORTH EAST. The trailing connection fr om the Down Main line t o the Down Sidings has been clipped, spiked and padlocked out of use pending removal. Contractor is removing Down Sidings.

TYNEMOUTH. The points to the Dock Lines Nos. 1, 2 and 3 have been clipped, spiked and padlocked out of use pending removal. , Catch points have been installeFd in the Liti Main at 2 m. 24 chs., 1 m. 70 ohs., I m. 25 chs. and 0 m. 66 chs., and have been, clippOed, spiked and padlocked out of use until further notice. R PRUDHOE. The trailing connection i n theT Down Main line t o the UR Siding at 10 m. 57 ,chs., and the trailing connection in the U p MaiHn at 10 m 55 ohs, have been clipped, padlocked and spiked out of use pending removal. A N STOCKSFIELD. The trailing points from the DDo wn Main line to the Down Sidings at 13 mo 19 chs. and the facing connection to the Down SiSdings at 13 m. 7 chs. and the Main to Main crossover at 13 m 21 chs. have been clipped, padlocCked and spiked out of use pending removal. O RIDING MILL. T The trailing connections from the Down Main line at 15 m. 41 chs. and' I5 m 43 chs. to the Down Sidings and the Main to MaSin Crossover at 15 m. 30 chs have been, clipped, padlocked and spiked out of use pending removaWl. O CORBR1DGE: FARNLOEY HAUGH LEVEL CROSSING AT 16 m. 48 chs. Until fur ther notice there willD be increased use of the above crossing in connection with the extraction of sand and gravel fro.m the river bank. During the periods when lorries are using the crossing, a lookout man will be provided and drivers must keep a sharp lookout. sound horns and whistles and be prepared to act on any hand signals which may be exhibited. LOW ROW. The Down Refuge Siding has been removed and the Main to Main crossover between 46 m 2.6 chs. and 46 m. 30 chs, has been clipped, spiked and padlocked out of use pending removal_ BRAMPTON JUNCTION. The trailing connections on the Up Main line to the Up Sidings at 49 m. 2 chs. and the trailing crossover at 49 m. 17 chs. have been clipped, padlocked and spiked out of use pending removal. *CORBY GATES. The trailing connection tin the Down Main at 55 rn. 63 chs. and the main t o main crossover at 55 m. 63 chs. have been c ipped, spiked and padlocked out of use pending removal. • * * The connections to the L o a * use dpendingi n g D removal.o c k (49)A S i d i n g s L h a v e S b e e n T c l i p p O e d , N s p i k . e d a n d p a d l o c k e d o u t o f N-30 S E C T I O N D—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES—continued DERWENTHAUGH—WEST DUNSTON SIDINGS. The points to the following sidings have been clipped, spiked and padlocked out of use pending removal. W ei ghbr i dge Road, Basin Sidings ( Line Nos. 73, 119, 126, 130 and Dgm . N01112), Empty Road and lines adjacent ( Line Nos. 97, 98, 95, 134. 135, 136, 137 and Dgm. N 01112), East End connection from the Up Independent to Basin Sidings (Line No.111 and Dgm. NO1112). (51)

LONDONDERRY BRANCH. The U p line has been closed t o trafﬁc between 1 m . 29 chs. and 1 m . 7 chs. due t o an embankment slip. T h e commencement of the affected stretch of track is marked by a red lamp and r ed ﬂag. T r ai ns for the U p Londonderry are being diverted thr ough the sidings between Londonderry Signal Box and W hi te House Ground Frame.

e'l'eLANCHESTER. The connections t o Loading Dock Sidings have been clipped, spiked and padlocked Out of use pending removal. (49)

McNEILS OCCUPATION LEVEL CROSSING. Until fur ther notice ther e will be greatly increased user of the occupation crossing situated between W ear Valley Junction and Harperley by contractor's vehicles conveying sand and gravel. Drivers to keep a sharp lookout. 4

BISHOP MIDDLEHAM. A temporary timber crossing at 9 m. 41 chs. has been brought into use by vehicles engaged oit the construction o f a new motorway bndge. Enginemen t o keep a sharp lookout an w a n d engine whistles or horns on approaching the cross,ng

NORMANBY BRANCH. Until fur ther notice, whilst repairs to private sidings are in progress trafﬁc mest not proceed beyond Ormesby Brickworks open level crossing at 3 m. 39 chs.

BETWEEN NORTH ORMESBY AN D NUNTHORPE A temporary timber crossing at 2 m. 5 chs. has been brought into use by vehicles engaged on the construction of a new footbridge. Enginemen t o keep a sharp lookout and sound engine whistles or horns on approaching the crossing.

KILDALE STATION. The platform is being reduced i n length t o give a standedge of 43 yards; 61 yards at the West end and 21 yards at the East end is being removed.

eteSTOKESLEY TO BATTERSBY. This section of line has been deleted from the N.E.R. Northern Sectional Appendix. Should thi s line require t o be worked over, the " One Engine i n Steam" regulations will continue to apply and the level crossing gates at Ingleby will require to be worked by trainmen.

ALTERATIONS TO GENERAL APPENDIX. *PAGES 54/55. DELETE:— PROTECTION OF SIDINGS, GOODS SHEDS AND OTHER BUILDINGS TEMPORARILY IN STHUEB SOTCITCUTUEP:—ATION O F T H E ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT heading an d it em an d PROTECTION OF SIDINGS TEMPORARILY IN THE POSSESSION OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. Whenever an Engineering Department requires t o take possession of the whole or any any portion of a siding i t must be closed to trafﬁc i n the following manner:— I. Arrangements f or possession m ust be agreed between t he Engineering Department man-in-charge of the work and the local Trafﬁc Supervisor and they must reach a clear understanding as to what is required and the time of the possession. SECTION D—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AN D NOTICES—continued N-31

2. W her e the whole siding can be closed to traffic, the points must be set to prevent the entry of vehicles, and clipped and padlocked in that position. I f the points are worked From a Signal Box or ground frame, reminder appliances must also be used. Where only a portion of a siding requires to be closed t o traffic, a suitable baulk of timber must be securely fastened across the rails and a red danger signal showing i n the direction from which vehicles approach must be provided. 3. W her e necessary, arrangements must be made t o pr otect both ends o f the siding. 4. I n the case of mechanised hump shunting yards the local Traffic Supervisor must advise the Control Tower Operator or person in charge of the hump, and any other Inspectors or staff affected, where necessary, at both ends of the yard. T he points must be set to prevent vehicles entering the affected siding and reminder appliances must be used. The points leading t o the affected siding must also be clipped and padlocked and a red Danger Signal exhibited. I n the case of double-ended sidings, this must be done at both ends. 5. T he times the possession is taken and withdrawn must be recorded. 6. I n the case of sidings used for repairing vehicles or for loading or unloading traffic, or leading t o a goods shed, should i t not be possible t o close the siding, i n addition t o observing the provisions of Rule 112, clause ( a) , a Handsignalman must be appointed who must place detonators on the rails at a sufficient distance from the men at work in t he siding or goods shed, and also give effective warning o f the approach o f a vehicle or vehicles.

ALTERATIONS T O N.E. REGION SECTIONAL APPENDIX (NORTHERN SECTION), SEQUENCE OF LINES USED THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK. *PAGE AMEND:—Bedlington t o W oodbur n (including Cambois Branch etc.) *PAGE ii (Page 1 Supp. No. 3) . Gateshead (Greensﬁeld Junction, Dunston Lines) to Blaydon Page in Table A via Norwood etc. DELETE:—from line heading "Blaydon Loop". DELETE:—Blaydon South to Scotswood Bridge. 58 TABLE A .

Description Distance Permanent Engine Whistles of Block between Addit ional Loops and Speed Catch points, pr ing or L—long S—short C—crow Signalling signal Restrictions unworked t r, t irng points on Main boxes running lnes RefugeSidings miles per hour Down For Lines _ St at ions and Up Absolute Block . Signal Boxes Gradient unless ot her- (Rising wise shown Descrip- Standage unless Main Slow Main Slow (Dots M. Yds. Up Down don Wagons Down Up Position ot herwise or or or or Indicate E. gi V. shown) Fast Goods Fast Goods Block Posts) I in

* NORTHAL LE RT O N ( CO RDI O .1 U NC TI 0 N) TO GATES HEAD ( „I U NCT I ON) ETC. *PAGE 24 AMEND.—su b-heading BI LLI NG HAM -ON- TEES AND WEST HA RTLEPO OL (73 m ph. )

*PAGE 25 AMEND:—so b-heading WEST HART LEPO OL (73 m.p.h.) A N D S UNDERL AND W est Har t lepool Cemetry West ' DELETE.—Signal bo x, dot denot ing block post , no te, mileag e and speed restri ction 25 Over junctio n t owar ds Har t le pool ( B ranch S peed Lim i t) AMEND.— C- 1, own line, 202 1103 yards before reaching Cemetery Nort h Down Main Home Signal Cemetery Nort h AMEND.— I 1289

* P A G E 40 (Pa go 24, Stipp. No. 3) AMEND.—lin e heading t o read B E DL I NG T ON TO W OODH O RN ( i n c l u d i n g CAMB OIS BRANCH, WIN NI NG I 0 MAR CM EY S HOU SE CANSO'S COLLIERY BRANCH AND NORTH EL YTH S TAITHS ) AMEID:—su b-heading t o read BEDLI NG10 N A ND WO ODHO RN

* P A G E 41 (Pa ge 25, Stipp. No. 3) AloEND.— Bedlingt on Wood horn DELETE --Al l of ta ble bet ween W ood; urn and Newbigg in Collier y inciuding speed restri ction 15 15 Newbiggin S t at ion t o and f ro in N C B lines , • Permanent Description Distance Engine Whistles of Block between Addit ional Loops and Speed Catch point . spring or L—Iong S—short C—crow Restrictions unworked t r illing point s Signalling signal running Refuge For on Main boxes lines Sidings miles per hour Down Up Lines Stations and — Absolute Block Signal Boxes Gradient unless ot her- , (Rising Descrip- Standage unless Main Slow Main Slow wise shown Down Position ot herwise or or or or (Dots M. Yds. Up Down t ion Wagons Up Indicate E. & V. shown) Fast Goods Fast Goods Block Posts) . 1 in

NEW CAST L E T O CARL I SL E ( DUR R A N H I L L E X C L ) *PAGE 52 Blaydon (Page 31, S c o t s w o o d Bridge 20 ion t owards im SuppNo 3) D E L E T E --n o te and speed r e s t r i ct ion O ver junc t Blayd on S o u t h (Bran ch Speed Limit) *PAGE 58 BLAYDON SOUTH TO SCOT SWOO D B R 1 DGE (Page 32, D E L E T E : - - h e a d i n g and ea ble Supp N o 3) GATESHEAD (GR EENS FIELD JUN CT I O N , D U N S T O N L I NES TO BLA Y O O N V I A NORWO O D, E *PAGE 67 Blaydon T C (Page 36, B l a y d o n Main speed r e s t r i ctions 20 O ver junct ion t owar ds Conset t (Brant h Speed L i m i t , 81 aydon S E Supp N o 3) DE L E T E : — n o t e and Cu rve) 10 O ver junct ion and to B laydon ( S o u t h Bran ch S p e e d L i n i t) *PAGE 71 BLAYDON LOOP (Page 37, D E L E T E . — h e a d i n g and ta ble Supp N o 3)

*P AG E S 128 t o 133 REFER TO PA GES 54 AND 55 SUPPLE MENT N o . 3 F O R A NEWT ABLE M l DDLESBR OUGH (GUISE °ROUGH JUNCT I O N) 10 W HITBY (NOTE act us! locations of speed rest, lotions o r e u 'alt ered but milep osts now r ead " M i d dlesbroug h G uist , orough Junct i on t o Batter sby) ALSO NOT E:— GROSMONT AND W i l l T BY 25 25 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPEED O N MA IN LI NE S N-34 SECTION D—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES—continued

TABLE E * PA GE 142 AMEND:—line heading B ED L 1N GT ON T O W O O D H O R N ( including C A M B O I S BRANCH et c.)

TABLE F

Number of Vehicles and From To Line Special Conditions

* PA G E 159 (Page 61 Supp. No. 3) AMEND:—line he ading B ED L IN GT ON TO WO OD H OR N ( including C A M B O I S BRANCH et c.)

* PA G E 160 (Page 6 1 Supp. No. 3) BLAYDON S O U TH T O SC OT SW OO 13 BRIDG E DELETE:—heading and items

* PA G E 161 (Page 6 I Supp. No. 3) AMEND:—Iine he ading GATESHEAD (G REENSFI ELD JU N C T I O N , D U N S T O N LINES) T O BLAY DON VIA NORWO OD (inch' ding D U NSTON STAITHS, SWAL- WELL C O L L I E R Y BRANCH, L O W F EL L SIDI NGS JU N C T I O N T O B EN SH A M CURVE JU N C T I ON L O W FELL JU N C TION T 0 NORWOOD, NORWOOD TO D U N ST ON EA S T, R ED H EU GH BRA NCH A N D TA N FIELD B R A N C H

TABLE H I

Number of Vehicles and From To Line Special Conditions

* PA G E 172 AMEND:—Iine head ing B ED L 1N GT O N TO WOO D H OR N ( including C A M B O I S BRANCH et c.)

* PA G E 173 (Page 65, Supp. No. 3) AMEND:--line head ing GATESHEAD (GREENSF1E LD JU N C T I O N , D U N S T O N LINES) T O BLAYD ON VIA NORW OOD (includi ng DU NSTON STAITHS, SWAL- WELL C O L L I ER Y BRANCH, L O W FELL SI D I N GS JU N C T I O N T O B EN SH A M CURVE JU N C T I O N, L OW FELL JO N C T ION T O NORWOOD, NORWOOD TO DUNSTON E AST, R E D H E U G H BRANCH A N D TANF1ELD BRANCH)

TABLE J

Class of From To Train Conditions Remarks

* P A G E 185 (Page 68 S upp. No. 3) AMEN D:—!ine headi ng GA TESH EA D (GR EENSFIEL D J U N C T I O N , DUNSTON LINES) T O BLAYD ON VIA NORWOO D (including DU NSTO N STAITHS,SWAL- W ELL C OLLIER Y BRANCH, L OW FEL L SIDINGS JUNCT1O N TO BENSHAM CURVE JU N C T I O N, 10W F EL L JU N C T ION T O NORWO OD, NORWOOD T O D U N ST O N EA ST, R ED H EU G H BR A N C H A N D T A N F I E LD B R A N C H SECTION D—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES—continued N-35

TABLE 0 * PA G E 195 DELETE:—BEDLINGJON T O N EW B IGGIN et c. heading and items *PAGE 199. WEST HARTLEPOOL, CEMETERY WEST TO HARTLEPOOL ETC. DELETE:—Heading and entries.

TABLE U

Place Line Remarks

* PA G E 206 (Page 14 Supp. N o . 3) AMEND:—Iine heading GA TESHEAD (GREENSFIELD UNCTION, DUNSTON LINES) T O B LA YD ON V I A N O R W O O D (including D U N ST ON STAITHS, SW AL- WELL COLLIERY B R A N C H , L OW FELL SIDINGS 3U N C T ION T O B EN SH A M CURVE JU N C T ION , L O W FELL JU N C T ION T O N O RWOOD, NORWOOD TO DU NSTON EAST, REDH EU GH BRANCH A N D T A N FIELD B R A N C H )

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

*PAGES 211-220 (Pages 76 to 83, Supp. No. 3) . BREAKDOWN TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS.

*PAGE 77. GATESHEAD. AMEND:—Backworth and Woodhorn.

*PAGE 79. NORTH BLYTH. AMEND:—Backworth (exclusive) and Woodhorn.

*PAGES 221/2. SNOW CLEARANCE ARRANGEMENTS. NOTE AMENDED ITEM R E SNOWPLOUGHS PRINTED O N PAGES 84/85 OF SUPPLE- MENT No. 3.

SNOW PLOUGHS

*PA GES 221/2 (Page 85, Supp. No. 3) 3. B U F F ER BEAM PL OU GH S.

3 (a) ( I) S T E A M L OC OM OT IVES.

For use on single or Class of Locomotive M.P. Depot No. of Ploughs Double Lines to which attached

DELETE:— Consett Double Q6 INSERT:— Sunderland Double Q6 N-36 SECTION D—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES—continued

ENGINEERS RAH- MOTORS. PAGE 229. Signal Box BETWEEN Signal Box *AMEND:— Earsdon Woodhorn DELETE:— *Seaton Carew Cemetery West *Cemetery West Easington ADD:— *Cliff House Easington * PA G E 238 (Page 90/91 Supp. No. 3) W OR K IN G O F M U L T IPL E- U N IT M EC H A N IC A L DIESEL TR A IN S Clause 5—(Tail Trafﬁc) I T r ai n s formed entirely or in part of Light Weight Units

Train Minimum Maximum Route Formation Horse- Tail-Load power *AMEND:— Carlisle and Newcastle (both directions) 2 Cars 300 b.h.p. I vehicle 17 tons gross 4 Cars 600 b.h.p. I or 2 vehicles, 34 tons gross

* PA G E 258 (Page 101, Supp. N o. 3) AMEND:—line heading B ED L IN GT ON T O W O O D H O R N , etc.

*LOC AL INSTRUCTIONS RIVERSIDE BRANCH. *PAGE 259. INSERT:— ST. PETERS. Glasshouse Street Level Crossing, when i t is necessary for a train to pass over Glasshouse Street Level Crossing, the staff in charge of the train must first close and padlock the gates across the pedestrian subways and then operate the twin red flashing road signals as follows to control road traffic:— ( I ) Turn master switch w i th key provided t o energise road signal controls. (2) Press 'Start' plunger to cause road signals and warning bell t o operate. When the train has passed over the level crossing:— (3) Press 'Stop' plunger to terminate road signals and warning bell operation. (4) Restore Master switch. (5) I f the 'Stop' plunger fails to stop the operation of the road signals and bells—restore the master switch and r epor t the failure t o the Signalman or Station Master. The gates across t he pedestrian subways m ust be closed and padlocked across t he railway when rail traffic has passed clear.

* PA G E 266 (Page 103, Supp. No. 3) AMEND:—Iinca heading GATESHEAD (GREENSFIELD JU N C T ION , D U N ST ON LINES) T O B L A YD ON V I A N O R W O O D (including D U N S T O N ST A IT H S, SW A LW ELL COLLIERY B R A N C H , L O W FELL SID IN GS JU N C T I O N T O B EN SH A M C U R VE JU N C T ION , L OW FELL JU N C T ION T O N OR W OOD , N OR W OOD TO D U N ST ON EAST, R ED H EU GH BRANCH A N D TAINFIELD BRANCH)

* PA G E 268 (Page 103, Supp. No. 3) aDnEd LitEemTE. :—BLAYDON—Blaydon M ain Signal B ox. W a r n i n g Arrangements heading ALTERATIONS TO FREIGHT TRAIN LOADS BOOK DATED 6th APRIL. 1964

DIESEL STEAM Load Chum of locomotkvo D12/I D12/2 DWI DI 2/ 6 D25/I Length Claes DI 1/ I A 01312 D1713 020P D25/1A 027/ 2 4 5 6 7 8 Sao From To Limit of Notes Remarks Train Basic Wagon Unit s —

Sect ion A , Page 31 *T ees Yard York 7 Amend 76

Sect ion C. Page 52 *S out h Ryhope • I nsert A 204 I t o Drewry Sh unt ing Lot omotIve m ay convey 36 BWLis. Dock

*S ec t ion D Page 19 W est H art lepoo —Terryh ill Amend:— ﬁrst entry to read :— West Trirndon via Hart lepool Wynyard I NSERT : — Harwort h — 8 42 45 54 59 62 West 69 Hart lepool Burn 80 9 47 50 60 66 Hurwort h Haswell 60 8 43 48 57 62 65 Burn — 9 48 63 63 69 72

* P a g e 21 T ens Yard F er r y h ill, W ell ﬁeld, etc AMEND: —second ent ry to read:— Tees Yard Trirndon via Wynyard I NSERT : — Tees Yard Hurwort h Burn 80 8 42 45 54 59 62 — 9 47 50 60 66 69 Hurwort h Haswell 60 8 43 48 57 62 65 Burn — 9 48 63 63 69 72 *CLASS 4 AND 5 LOADS F O R Dl ESEL H A LI LE D F RE1G HT TRAINS Class 4 and 5 loa ds for Di esel haul ed t r ains may be co nveyed ass hown belo w:— TY PE AN D B.H. P. 3 4 4 4 1750 2000 2500 2750 Basic Wago n Unit s Tyne Yard Doncaster Bank 52 4 48 60 79 93 via Team Terme Park 60 and Valley Kings Cross 50 5 Darlingt on Goods and York W hit emoor 75 — Tees Yard via York Dringhouses N-38 SECTION D—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES—continued

A copy of this notice must be supplied t o all Drivers, Guards, Signalmen and others concerned

York, 11.54/1382/NE/N No. 49 J. R. SAMPSON 29th November, 1965 Movements Operations Manage Receipt of this notice need not be acknowledged. I f not received by the normal time advise your Superior Ofﬁcer by telegram as follows:— "NILE SIC. PROG. NEIN No. 49 Herald Printers, York—R23627 B R 3 1 2 6 2 CHAINS!! CHAINS!!

Rule 157 reads :- "Guards and Shunters must see that no vehicle provided with chains or other appliances is allowed to leave the station or siding without the chains and appliances being ﬁrst carefully examined to ensure that they are properly stowed or otherwise secured or loaded in accordance with the loading instructions for the safe passage of the vehicles."

A CHAIN in PROPER USE secures the Load Av o i d s Accidents

Spare Chains on Wagon Floors, Loose Chains on Loads Can become a TRAILING MENACE to Safety

REMEMBER Rule 157 "Check the Chains" ACCIDENTS

N'T JUST HA EN THEY ARE CAUSED

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