CHAPTER XIV

OPERATING THE RAILROAD 220

Authority of the chief clerk and that of the assistant superintendent--Responsibilities of engineers, firemen, master mechanic, train-master, train-despatcher--Arranging the time-table--Fundamental rules of operation--Signals--Selecting engine and cars for a train--Clerical work of conductors--A trip with the conductor--The despatcher's authority--Signals along the line--Maintenance of way--Superintendent of bridges and buildings--Road-master--Section boss.