wasted and dangerous to people near the track. The deck should be kept
clean for greater comfort and convenience.

61. Q. Is is objectionable to fill the tanks too full of coal or
overflow tank at standpipes or water tanks?

A. It is. Tanks filled too full of coal are dangerous and a great waste
of coal, as the jar when running will cause a part of it to fall off;
water overflowing from tanks results in washing away the ballast and in
cold weather freezes over the tracks.

62. Q. What are the duties of a fireman on arrival at the terminal?

A. Different roads have different assigned duties for the firemen to
perform. They should leave the cab, boiler head, oil cans and deck in a
clean condition, boiler full of water, enough fire and steam, so that
the hostler will not be required to put in fuel while the engine is in
his charge; should know that throttle valve is securely closed, reverse
lever in center of quadrant, cylinder cocks open, and if equipped with
independent brake, it to be applied; in fact, it is an excellent
opportunity for a mechanical officer to judge the ability of the fireman
and future engineer.

63. Q. Is the engineer responsible for the fireman's conduct while on
duty and for the manner in which the fireman's duties are performed?

A. He is. The fireman is under the direction of the engineer, and the
fireman's duties are to be performed in accordance with the engineer's
instructions.