Each Station will be from 8 to 10 miles in extent, and will be so located, that the Turn-out will be near its centre, at which place, the Overseer of the Station will reside.

The duty of the Overseer, or person entrusted with the care of the Station, will be to keep the Road under his charge in perfect order, to effect which object it will be necessary that he personally examines alternately each half of his Station, inspecting one half one day and the other on the following,

• carefully making secure the loose bars of iron
• repairing broken spikes
• punching down spike - heads, when above the surface of iron
• chamfering the Rail when the flange rubs against it
• introducing but - pins when the ends of rails require it
• making good the bearing of the Rail on the Caps
• correcting, replacing or re - dressing Rails that are warped or split
• driving up loose wedges and replacing inferior, or missing ones
• treenailing side pieces on top of the Cap, to confine the Rail when not well secured
• securing the Road by sleepers, blocks or bents, where the piles have yielded
• raising and ramming under sleepers which have settled
• ramming well around the piles, and raising the earth adjacent, to shed the water-keeping the drains well open
• removing all chips, and clearing away weeds, grass and underbrush within 15 feet of the Road
• and promptly repairing any accidental derangement of whatever character
• When outside wedges are introduced to straiten any part of the line, they must be nailed to the Rail

In case of accident or repairs of.greater extent than the force allotted to the Station is adequate to, the Overseer will immediately inform the Superintending Engineer, or his master carpenter, and when their assistance cannot be obtained without injurious delay, he will employ such aid within his reach as may be serviceable, noting the time and terms of employment.

The Turn-outs on the Station require especial attention;

• the parts must be always in order
• having the inside edges in line perfectly
• the pins in their places
• wedges of full size and proper shape
• levers for adjusting Rails to be on the spot
• and mauls for driving the wedges

If any difficulty is found in keeping the Turn-out in such condition as not to be readily and securely adjustable to its positions, information must be given at once to the Superintending Engineer.

The Wood and Water for the Engines, must be kept in readiness, and be immediately replaced, on the departure of trains. In case of derangement of pump, or tank, which requires assistance, notice, stating the difficulty, must be given to the Superintending Engineer.

The Overseer will in no case be considered as relieved from the responsibility of the continuance of any derangement of Road, Turn-out, Pumps, or Tank, unless he can show not only that he has done all in his power, but also that he has called promptly on the Superintending Engineer for directions and assistance.

The Overseer will be provided with a Day-Book in which he will enter every day the manner in which the day has been appropriated, specifying the quantity and character of work done. An omission to make such entries in full, and accurately, at the close of every day will be considered neglect of duty, and a false entry, will be taken as an abandonment of the situation and forfeiture of all money due at the time.

Persons accepting the appointment of Overseer, must expect to comply strictly with the above regulations. Their entire time and service must be given to the Road and they must have no other interest, to divide their attention. The good and efficient officer may rely on being appreciated, while the inattentive, although but to a slight degree, will meet with immediate dismissal.

Payments will be made on the line, and one month's salary retained in the hands of the Company. Two weeks notice of leaving must be given. Special instructions will be given from time to time, to which, as well as the verbal direction of the Superintending Engineer, prompt attention will be expected.

A. E. MILLER, Printer

These regulations were issued by this Southern Railway predecessor company in the 1840's. Who says the olden days were always better?