Chapter 1: - General
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL
1.1
PURPOSE
The purpose of this manual is to provide Queensland
Pioneer Steam Railway Co-operative Limited’s Members
with clear procedures to follow to ensure that train
operations and other Society activities are carried out in the
safest possible manner.
1.2
REVIEW OF STEAM LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEMAN’S
MANUAL
The Board will review this document and conduct an internal
audit every One (1) Year to ensure that it remains current
and meets the Society’s Operational requirements.
1.3
MEMBERS TO BE COMPETENT
Members performing any Train Operation activity, including
light-up duties, are to be certified as competent by the Train
Operation’s Supervisor or are to perform duties under the
direct supervision of a competent member.
Refer to FIGURE 1 and 2 in Annex A.
1.4
QPSR MEMBERS TO UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL
Before taking part in any Steam Locomotive activity, a
Society Member must receive a copy of the Steam
Locomotive Engineman’s Manual. They must fully
understand the contents of the Manual and abide by the
contents or any future alterations or additions to the Manual.
It is important that Society Members consider the safety of
themselves and others as their highest priority. It is the duty
of all Members to report to the Officer-in-Charge of Train
Operations on that day, or a Board Member, any non-
compliance with the provisions of the Steam Locomotive
Engineman’s Manual or any dangerous situation that might
be observed.