Safety

This procedure prescribes the rules for dealing with defective vehicles in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network.

This procedure prescribes the procedures for working in the Rail Corridor under Track Occupancy Authority (TOA) rules in the Transport Heritage NSW Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules for working in the Rail Corridor under Track Occupancy Authority (TOA) rules in the Transport Heritage NSW Network.

This form is to be used by drivers to make a declaration of their route knowledge currency.

This procedure details the processes to manage worker competency within THNSW, with the aim of ensuring that all workers have the required competency to complete their allocated tasks safely.

SAFE Notice covering PTToC Radios for Thirlmere Heritage Railway

Safety Alert covering the release of Network Rule HNPR 721 "Spoken and Written Communications".

This procedure prescribes the procedures for working in the Rail Corridor under Track Work Authority (TWA) rules in the Transport Heritage NSW Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules for authorising, issuing, and using a Track Work Authority (TWA)

This procedure prescribes the rules for providing a Local Possession Authority for working in the Rail Corridor on the Transport Heritage NSW Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules for the use of hand signals

This procedure prescribes the rules for walking safely in the Danger Zone

This Procedure provides the method of safe, clear and concise communications between Rail Safety Workers using two-way radios.

This procedure prescribes the procedures for working in the Rail Corridor under Local Possession Authority (LPA) rules in the Transport Heritage NSW Network.

Defines the requirements and approach for Interoperability on THNSW, as required by RSNL

Safety alert covering the importance of taking responsibility for your own actions with regard safety

Procedure covering the management of working at height.

This form is to be completed when the Inspection and testing of the AIR BRAKE system for single/individual carriages and wagons (aka SCAT) is being undertaken.

Form used to review tenders

This Infrastructure Manual is a Base Line Operating and Track Infrastructure Standard for the the THNSW Rail Network

Safety Role Description for workers that are required to work within the Rail Corridor at Valley Heights.

Form used to record the examination of Miscellaneous Structures & Water Columns as per the Infrastructure Manual

Form used to check key safety items prior to use of a Track Vehicle

This procedure ensures the safe operation of Track Maintenance Vehicles (TMVs) and Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs) on the THNSW Network

This procedure prescribes the rules and procedures for spoken and written communications in the Transport Heritage NSW Network.

Procedure to define the requirements and approval of rolling stock to operated on THNSW's network.

Safety alert the locking of the Thirlmere turntable rail corridor boundary gate

This procedure prescribes the rules for using level crossings in the Transport Heritage NSW Network

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed or reassessed for the role of CPH/DMU Driver on either the THR or the Mainline

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed for the role of Guard on either the THR or the Mainline.

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed for the role of Diesel Locomotive Assistant.

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed or reassessed for the role of CPH/DMU Driver on either the THR or the Mainline

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed for the role of Steam Locomotive Fireman

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed for the role of Diesel Locomotive Driver on the THR and Mainline

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed for the role of Steam Locomotive Driver

Safety alert covering importance of assessing fitness for work.

Safe Notice covering the installation of updated speed signs on the Thirlmere Heritage Railway

Safety Alert updates to SMS-12-OS-0214 - Shunting in Yards and Sidings

Elf and Safety alert covering the dangers of candles at Christmas

Train Operating conditions for THNSW network

Safety alert covering the importance of incident reporting

Procedure for the management (calibration) of test equipment.

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed for the role of shunter.

Safe Notice covering Thirlmere Yard Safeworking Arrangements - B Frame

NLA for Thirlmere Heritage Railway

Form used to detail engineering waiver requests.

This procedure sets out the requirements for the requisition, assessment and authorisation of engineering standards waivers to THNSW engineering standards.

Safety alert covering cost of safety failings

Process to manage the reporting and investigation of incidents.

This procedure details the processes and procedures to reduce safety risk exposure So Far As is Reasonably Practicable (SFAIRP) for all changes (engineering, operational or organizational) that could impact the safe operation of THNSW

Form used to assess the impact of a change on safety

Checklist used by Responding Manager to ensure compliance with SMS and Rail Safety National Law

This procedure ensures safe shunting operations in yards and sidings.

SWMS for Shunting Rollingstock in NSWRM

Safety alert covering Risk Assessment

SWMS covering the de-ashing of steam locomotives (smokebox and ash-pan)

Safety alert covering Drug and Alcohol Testing.

This Procedure ensures that sufficient handbrakes are applied to secure a train against movement.

This procedure prescribes the rules for making safe propelling movements in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network

This procedure prescribes the rules for dealing with overdue trains in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network

This procedure prescribes the rules for responding to train equipment failure during travel in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network.

This procedure defines the requirements of a General Train Inspection completed on THNSW rolling stock, completed by Train Crew.

Outlines all workers responsibilities regarding the inspection of wheels on all operational locomotives and hauled rolling stock.

This procedure prescribes the rules for using a Special Proceed Authority (SPA) in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network

This procedure prescribes the rules for safe movement of rail traffic within yards in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules for using Train Operating Conditions (TOC) Waivers in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules for making safe shunting movements in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules for operating work trains on the Transport Heritage NSW Network

This procedure prescribes the rules for dealing with disabled trains in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules for ensuring that trains are fit to travel in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network

This procedure prescribes the rules for planning work in the Rail Corridor in the Transport Heritage NSW Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules for using SAFE Notices in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules for Transferring Track Vehicles on the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) THR Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules for operating track vehicles in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) THR Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules for using train whistles in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules for using train lights for identification and warning in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules using train brakes safely in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network.

This procedure prescribes the rules for protecting trains in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network

This procedure prescribes the rules for recording and notifying changes to the Transport Heritage NSW Network due to the installation or removal of infrastructure

This procedure prescribes the rules for working in the Danger Zone without a work on track authority using Lookouts as the only safety measure

This procedure prescribes the responsibilities of Train Crews and track vehicle crews in the Transport Heritage NSW Network

This procedure prescribes the rules about access to Transport Heritage NSW Network information

This procedure prescribes the rules for responding to a Major Incident in the Transport Heritage NSW Network

This procedure prescribes the rules for reporting and responding to unsafe conditions affecting or potentially affecting the Transport Heritage NSW Network

This procedure prescribes the rules for using the Staff and Ticket system of Safeworking in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Network

This Plan details the key organisational responsibilities to allow for a co-ordinated response at emergency events on the Thirlmere Heritage Railway.

This Plan covers the actions, and responsibilities in delivering those actions, during foreseeable emergency events (safety & environment) during rail operations.

Flip-chart guide for incident response during train operations

Document describes the organisation’s approach to managing security risks.

The Signalling Technical Maintenance Plan (TMP) provides a comprehensive list of all scheduled maintenance specified for the signalling application. Additionally, the plan provides a brief description of the configuration of the application.

This procedure ensures the timely and proper reporting of Engineering Defects (faults) related to rollingstock, rail infrastructure and facilities operated by Transport Heritage NSW.

This procedure ensures that Rail Safety Workers (RSW) are not distracted during their duties by mobile phones or similar devices.

This procedure ensures the sensitive operation of steam locomotives in high fire danger periods, and that risk of lineside fire caused by steam locomotives is significantly reduced or removed.

This document details of the procedures required to ensure that all environmental risks are managed while operating trains.

Guide for for the correct use of the Digital Train Radio System (DTRS)

This procedure ensures that non-operational personnel or guests do not ride in locomotive cabs unless authorized and appropriate controls to ensure their safety are in place.

Provides guidance to Safeworking Crew of THNSW trains in the best practise for train handling, reducing the risk to equipment (couplers & draw gear) and passengers that can arise from sudden jerking movements or interrupted train dynamics.

SIA template for road and rail crossings (level crossings)

SIA template for Rail Infrastructure Managers and Rolling Stock Operators e.g. operations

Safety alert covering risk of changing weather when working outdoors.

This procedure prescribes the rules for spoken and written communication in the Transport Heritage NSW Network

This procedure ensures safe shunting operations in yards and sidings.

This Mini Train Manual specifies inspection, maintenance and operational procedures for the Mini Train at the NSW Rail Museum

Engineering standards for the operation of the rolling stock.

Change of role of Rail Operations Manager to Head of Rail Operations and Infrastructure

This Procedure provides guidance to Train Crew in responding to an incapacitated Driver or Guard.

This procedure ensures the prompt and appropriate actions and reporting regarding dealing with fires on trains and in the Rail Corridor.

Describes the processes by which Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) Engineering Standards are created, amended, maintained and used.

Presenters notes for part 2 of Staff and Ticket course

Form used to record the inspection of Level Crossings and Take Offs as per the Infrastructure Manual

Form used to record the examination of embankments & cuttings as per the Infrastructure Manual

Form used to record the examination of Platforms as per the Infrastructure Manual

Form used to record the Examination of Overbridges as per the Infrastructure Manual

Form used to record the Examination of Underbridges as per the Infrastructure Manual

Safety Alert covering the correct operation of Oaks Street Level Crossing

Safe Work Method Statement for the use of Horizontal Borers in THNSW

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed for the role of Operational Fleet Support

Off job assessment for part 1 of Staff and Ticket course

This Role Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed for the role of Mini-Train Railway Manager

Traction Assessment - 32 Class

Form used to complete a traction assessment for a 44 Class locomotive as per SMS-11-SP-1011

Contact details for Network Controllers on networks that THNSW operates on.

Safety Alert covering the updated NLA-3800, and the use of the Buxton Temporary Spectator Barrier.

Form used to complete a traction assessment for a 49 Class locomotive as per SMS-11-SP-1011

Role Description - Road Rail Vehicle and Track Maintenance Vehicle Operator

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Pilot Driver

This procedure ensures that Rail Operations Rail Safety Workers (RSW) rostered for duty are appropriately competent and medically fit to perform their assigned role.

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Train Manager

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Level Crossing Attendant

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Rail Car Driver (Mainline and Thirlmere Heritage Railway)

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Second Person (Mainline and Thirlmere Heritage Railway)

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of On-Board Services (Passenger Attendant) (Mainline and Thirlmere Heritage Railway)

Safety Alert covering the controls around managing lifting equipment across all THNSW sites

SWMS covering the use of Bench Mounted Circular (Docking or Mitre) Saws.

Safe Work Method Statement for the use of Welding equipment in THNSW

Safe Work Method Statement for the use of Bandsaws in THNSW

This document is to describes the Transport Heritage NSW system for managing safety during all phases of the asset lifecycle. The asset lifecycle phases are; acquisition, operation, maintenance/improvement and disposal.

Safety Alert covering the importance of not stepping off moving rolling stock following a UK incident and RAIB investigation.

This Procedure ensures that train crew operating Transport Heritage NSW trains respond correctly to on-train alarms. There are two types of alarms: 1. Passenger Alarms 2. Fire Alarms

Manifest used to record authorised persons on Empty Train Movements

This procedure provides details of the specific procedures required to ensure the safety of passengers travelling on trains operated by Transport Heritage NSW.

Safe Work Method Statement for the use of the Valley Heights Rail Vehicle Roof Access Equipment

This document is to describe the management and control of documents within the Transport Heritage NSW Safety Management System (SMS), including Engineering Standards.

This procedure ensures that refuelling of THNSW diesel-fuelled locomotives and power vans is carried out managng risk.

The document describes the process for implementing the THNSW Drug and Alcohol Management Program (DAMP) to rail safety and non-rail safety workers to: • Manage risk of drugs and alcohol in the workplace • Maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace

This procedure explains the processes to ensure the risk of fatigue is managed for Rail Safety Workers (RSW).

This document is to describes the process for managing Safety Actions arising from: 1) The identification of actual or potential failed or absent risk controls 2) Non-conformances from internal audit 3) Non-conformances from external audit

Quality notice for the correct operation of 3001, including Boiler blow-down, Water treatment, Boiler Management and Brake block wear.

This guide is to be used by Managers and the Health & Safety Committee to display safety information on the Safety Noticeboard. As a minimum, the following information must be displayed on Safety Noticeboards.

List of Wardens (note competency is managed in HOPS)

Safety Alert on the correct use of seatbelts during pregnancy

This document details to processes to ensure Contractors/Suppliers of goods and/or services: * Meet Work Health Safety (WHS) requirements *Meet Rail Safety National Law (RSNL) requirements * Meet quality requirements

Safety Alert on the risks and controls of working alone

Process to assure the re-introduction of rolling stock into service.

Procedure to define controls for managing the risk of electricity (worker and visitor)

Form/certificate completed on all THNSW rolling stock (steam loco, diesel loco, rail motor/car, carriage and wagon) each day prior to the departure of the rolling stock from the Depot

Form used to record the inspection of Level Crossings and Take Offs as per the Infrastructure Manual

This procedure and checklist outlines the procedures to be undertaken to ensure the safe operation of the THNSW Telehandler

SMS-12-OS-0404 has been superseded by SMS-12-OS-0401.

This procedure ensures the safe operation of Track Maintenance Vehicles (TMVs) and Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs) on the Thirlmere Heritage Railway (THR).

Form used to assess and manage workers working alone.

SWMS covering the oiling of steam locomotives

SWMS covering coaling of steam locomtives.

SWMS covering watering steam locomotives, carriages and water gins

Procedure to identify and mitigate risks associated with working alone.

This procedure describes the requirements for documenting, communicating, implementing and reviewing safe work practices.

Safety Alert covering risk of shattering hardened tools.

This form is to be completed when the FIVE YEARLY Inspection of Diesel Electric and Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives is being undertaken.

This form is to be used when the ANNUAL inspection of Diesel Electric and Diesel Hydraulic locomotives is being undertaken.

This form is to be completed when the ANNUAL Inspection of 1803 'Thomas' is being undertaken.

This form is to be completed when the FIVE YEARLY Inspection of carriages and wagons (i.e. hauled rolling stock) is being undertaken.

Test document NOT PART OF SMS

Safety Role Description for workers that are required to work within the Rail Corridor (including yards).

This form is to be completed when the PRE-TRIP Inspection of Diesel Electric and Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives is being undertaken.

This form is to be completed when the ANNUAL Inspection of Section Cars is being undertaken.

This form is to be completed when the ANNUAL Inspection of 60 Class Steam Locomotives only is being undertaken

This form is to be completed when the FIVE YEARLY Inspection of Steam Locomotives is being undertaken.

This form is to be completed when the ANNUAL Inspection of steam locomotives (except 60 Class) is being undertaken.

This form is to be completed when the PRE-TRIP Inspection of only 60 Class Steam Locomotives is being undertaken

This form is to be completed when the PRE-TRIP Inspection of steam locomotives (except 60 Class) is being undertaken.

Form used to record the inspection of Wheelsets as per OSP, SMS-12-OS-0500, Wheel Inspections

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the various roles of Fleet Maintenance Worker

Safety Alert on the use of Telehandlers in THNSW.

Safe Work Method Statement for Forklift operators at THNSW (generic)

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Guard (Mainline and Thirlmere Heritage Railway)

Safe Notice covering current Loop Line Safeworking arrangements

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Third (3rd) Person (Signal Sighter)

This procedure describes the process for identifying, controlling and managing risks associated with hot works.

List of First Aiders (note competency is managed in HOPS)

Procedure defines the process to manage the fire alarms, preventing false activation by the emissions from train operations at the NSW Rail Museum (Thirlmere).

Safety Alert detailing the updates to the Fire Alarm at NSWRM, and changes in SMS-12-OP-1156 - NSW Rail Museum Smoke Alarm Isolation.

The purpose of this document is to describe the management and control of safety records generated by Transport Heritage NSW.

Safety Alert highlighting the risk of fatigue.

Plan covering emergency planning and responses for Thirlmere

Safety Alert covering the dangers of festive corks.

Safety Alert covering Sine, inductions and what to do if Sine won't let you sign-on at site.

Safety Alert covering the new authorised walking route. at NSWRM.

Safe Work Method Statement Inspection of Locomotive with Asbestos Marked as Urgent or Attention in accordance with SMS-06-OP-1031 – Manage Risks with Hazardous Materials

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Third (3rd) Person

Safety Alert - The correct management of the fire and ashpan on steam locomotives.

Safety Alert covering the change to WHS legislation regarding audiometric testing

Safety Alert covering the updates th the health assessment for Rail Safety Workers (RSW)

Safety Alert covering the lessons learnt from the RAIB investigation into the Flying Scotsman collision at Aviemore Station

Form used to record the issuing of Rolling Stock Protection Visitor Personal Tags.

Safety Alert covering management systems documents updated or released in September 2024.

Safety Alert covering the correct technique of Securing under-car handbrakes

Safe Work Method Statement for Thicknesser and Planer operators at THNSW

This document describes the approach to Health Management including programs to address fatigue risks, drug and alcohol, hearing testing and the assessment and management of fit for work programs.

Safety Alert covering the importance of completing a 'stretch test' when coupling a train with auto-couplers

Process for the identification of the need for SIAs, their creation and management.

Safety Alert to inform Safeworking Crews of the altered draughting of Locomotive 3265.

Safety Alert covering management systems documents updated or released in August 2024.

This form is to be completed when the ANNUAL Inspection of Carriages and Wagons (i.e. hauled rolling stock) is being undertaken.

This Mini Train Manual specifies inspection, maintenance and operational procedures for the Mini Train at the NSW Rail Museum

Safe Work Method Statement for the use of Drill Press (Vertical Drill) in THNSW

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Operational Fleet Support

Safety Alert on the change in National Terrorism Threat to Probable.

Procedure defines the lighting up, banking and shutting down of all Transport Heritage NSW steam locomotives.

Safety Alert on the use of Benchtop and Pedestal Grinders that maps to a matching SWMS that users must follow to be an authorised operator of bench or pedestal grinders.

Register of Confined Spaces

Safety Alert covering the controls around managing lifting equipment across all THNSW sites

Safe Work Method Statement for the use of Bench and Pedestal Grinders in THNSW

Safety Alert covering the importance of not riding on outside of rollingstock. This Safety Alert is issued following an incident (THNSW-INC-ID-1012) .

Safety Alert covering the importance of keeping passenger doors closed on a train in service. This Safety Alert is issued following an incident (THNSW-INC-ID-1011) where a door was opened in traffic.

Safety Alert covering Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and flu like viruses.

Notice explaining registered Assistance Dogs (permitted) vs Emotional Support (companion) animals (not permitted)

Form used to complete a traction assessment for a 44 Class locomotive as per SMS-11-SP-1011

Safety Alert covering location and use of vomit kits at THNSW.

Daily Check list for Mini Train at NSWRM

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Rollingstock Inspector

Template of the ONRSR Safety Performance Report

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed for the role of Rolling Stock Inspector - Rail Car.

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed for the role of Rolling Stock Inspector - Diesel Locomotive.

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed for the role of Rolling Stock Inspector - Hauled Rolling Stock.

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed for the role of Rolling Stock Inspector - Steam Locomotive.

Safety Alert covering release of updated SMS-06-GD-1323 - Personal Protective Equipment, its selection and use.

Safe Work Method Statement for the use of Chainsaws in THNSW

Safety Alert covering Violence and Aggression in the Workplace.

SWMS to operate Sheffield Pump Trolley at the Thirlmere Festival of Steam

Details of opportunities available to THNSW volunteers as part of National Volunteers Week 2024.

Details the processes required for signalling personnel to obtain Authorisations or Licences to carry out signalling rail safety work on the THN.

This Training Assessment is used to assess the competency of THNSW candidates being assessed for the role of Network Controller on the THR.

Safety alert informing workers of Rail Safety Work, and their obligations under Rail Safety National Law (RSNL).

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Steam Driver (Mainline and Thirlmere Heritage Railway)

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Fireman (Mainline and Thirlmere Heritage Railway)

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Network Controller

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Station Master

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of Diesel Driver (Mainline and Thirlmere Heritage Railway)

This guide sets out the requirements for the selection, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) across Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW).

This procedure outlines the process to identify and control plant specific hazards when: • Arranging supply of plant by purchase, transfer, hire or lease • Working with plant, including use, maintenance, repair, dismantling, storage and disposal. • Creating and maintaining records relating to plant. • Providing information about the plant to workers/operators.

Safety alert consulting the complete THNSW workforce to around loud work completed at THNSW.

SAFE Notice covering the Safeworking Arrangements for the Loop line (Buxton open to traffic)

Procedure covering the management of Noise in the work environment.

Safety alert covering recruitment of new members to the Safety Committee at NSWRM.

Procedure defining the mechanisms for dissemination of safety information and worker consultation, including WHS Committees.

Form used to confirm calibration of locomotive fitted pressure gauges against a know calibrated gauge.

Defines the requirements for testing and tagging of electrical equipment in the Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) workplaces; to reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage.

Safe Work Method Statement for cleaning guano (bird droppings).

Procedure covering the management of hazardous materials (including asbestos) lead paint and silica) and chemicals.

Terms of Reference (ToR) for the WHS Committees at THNSW.

Form used as the agenda and minutes to record a Work Health Safety (WHS) Committee

Form used to document an inspection of a workplace (site or area)

Details the minimum requirements that third (3rd) party sector groups need to achieve when completing work at a THNSW managed site

SWMS covering the use of ladders and working at height on THNSW managed sites.

Safety alert covering the use of ladders and working at height on THNSW managed site.

This form is to be completed when the PRE-TRIP Inspection of carriages and wagons (i.e. hauled rolling stock) is being undertaken.

Safe Notice covering the turnout renewals at Thirlmere and Buxton

Safety Alert on the risks (and consequences of) experiencing fatigue while undertaking high risk work.

This procedure is intended to ensure that trains operated by Transport Heritage NSW do not depart from a station until and unless they can do so safely, without risk to passengers, personnel or equipment.

Describes the processes to ensure signalling equipment is cleaned and lubricated.

This document defines the procedures and tests to be followed when carrying out signal and sign sighting checks, supply voltage checks and other maintenance activities on colour light signals and their support structures.

This document sets out the THN’s signalling discipline’s requirements for the submission, evaluation and approval of variations from signal engineering standards, procedures and practices

This procedure details the repair of damage to vital signalling equipment including cables is completed to be safe and secure.

Sets out the THN’s signalling discipline’s requirements for the submission, evaluation and approval of variations from signal engineering standards, procedures and practices

Process to temporarily book out of use controlled signalling equipment

THis document details the processes to assure a safe & operational signalling installation by the inspection, testing and certification of New Works and Alterations.

This document defines the requirements for Signalling Equipment, Housings and Locations.

The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for investigating Signal Engineers in the determination of whether there has been a signalling irregularity and if so its technical cause.

The purpose of this procedure is to set out the responsibilities and requirements for document control of signal plans and circuit books issued to the field

This procedure details the reequipment of the signalling workers to inform the Network Control Officer that they are on duty and their location

This procedure describes the use and control of the signalling security keys and locks used to secure or gain access to signal infrastructure throughout the THN.

This document describes the surveillance inspections regime for monitoring the safety integrity of the signalling system.

This document sets out general signalling maintenance management, administration and supervision responsibilities to be covered.

This procedure highlights to the authorised signalling practitioners engaged in work affecting installed signalling apparatus the essential features, practices, and instructions, so that traffic movements can be made safely.

This document describes the processes for the testing of interlockings for new or altered signalling when commissioned and periodically to ensure they comply with the design requirement.

This document describes the processes for facing point lock testing and adjustment.

This document details the signalling personnels response to major incidents, such as derailments, collisions, obstructions or train stopped by other exceptional cause unless the affected lines where the incident occurred has no signalling provided.

This document details the processes around managing minor signalling works on maintenance areas involving installing, removal or altering signalling equipment.

This document defines the responsibilities for signaling workers with regard to maintenance frequencies and recording of work completed.

This document defines the processes for the depot overhaul of signalling operating equipment.

This document details the custody, storage and dispatch of signalling keys and Staffs

This document details the processes for managing failures on a THN network.

This manual outlines the requirements to be followed when maintaining, interfering with and attending to failures of the operational signalling infrastructure and systems.

This manual ensures that THN Engineering publications are of a consistently high standard and a similar format.

This Training Manual is for the purposes of training Drivers and Guards undertaking the safe operation of the CPH Rail Motors.

Safety alert covering the risks of selenium rectifiers

Safety Alert on reminding workers to drive safely at all times

Template used to assess and define safety requirements for roles within THNSW

This procedure and checklist outlines the procedures to be undertaken to ensure the safe operation of the THNSW Ride-on Floor Sweeper

Role Description and Risk Assessment for the role of First Aider

This procedure prescribes the responsibilities of Network Controllers in the Transport Heritage NSW Network

This form is to be completed when any Track and Corridor infrastructure is to be booked in or booked out of use.

Safe Work Method Statement for Ride-on Floor Sweeper operators at Chullora Heritage Hub Tank Annex

Safety Alert on seeking worker input to the Safety and Environment Plan for 2024.

Safety Alert on reminding workers to complete the necessary site inductions for the places they work in or visit.

Plan covering emergency planning and responses for Chullora Tank Annex

Safety Alert on the importance of maintaining security at THNSW sites.

Template used for the creation of Safety Alerts

Template used for the creation of SAFE Notices

Template for procedures in THNSW SMS

Safety Alert on the risks associated with silica

SWMS covering the operation of the Truck Placer SHX18 at Chullora Heritage Hub/Tank Annex

SWMS for the placement of rolling stock in the Chullora Tank Annex (CHH) using the raised track ramp panel.

Form used to complete a traction assessment for a 48 Class locomotive as per SMS-11-SP-1011

Form used to record the Drivers Brake Inspection (GX)

Form used to record a walking inspection as per the Infrastructure Manual

Form used to record the examination of overbridges as per the Infrastructure Manual

SWMS for the placement of rolling stock in the Chullora Tank Annex (CHH) using the raised track panel.

SWMS for the arrival of rolling stock by road to Chullora Tank Annex (CHH)

This procedure prescribes the rules for use of communications equipment in the Transport Heritage NSW Network

Safety Alert on the release of the Smoking Policy

Safety Alert on the use of Handheld Circular Saws that maps to a matching SWMS that users must follow to be an authorised operator of handheld circular saws.

This manual has been prepared for maintainers and installers of mechanical signalling equipment and describes the operation, maintenance and installation of 2 and 3-lever ground frames, the channel rodding drives from the ground frame to the points and of the non-trailable mechanical points equipment.

This manual describes the installation, adjustment and maintenance of switch rollers on 53kg and 60kg conventional and 60kg tangential turnouts.

To define the procedure to issue new Signalling Functional Specification.

This Specification sets out THN’s requirements for the preparation, content and presentation of design and design related documentation and drawings for new and altered signalling Works.

This glossary is a collection of common railway signalling terms and their meanings according to historical usage by signalling engineers in the NSW railways.

This Principle addresses the form of signals, the descriptions and definitions currently accepted and in use throughout these Signal Design Principles.

This Principle addresses the type of and provision of commonly used Notice Signs at strategic locations for safeworking and advisory purposes.

This Principle addresses the concept of headway and provides further definitions and concepts for the various factors affecting headway.

This Principle addresses the concepts and definitions of braking distance and its effect on the requirements and design of a signalling system.

This Principle addresses the concepts and definitions relating to certain types of points referred to throughout these Principles and about the descriptions and definitions currently accepted.

This Principle addresses the requirements for the provision of block circuit controls on single line sections.

This principle addresses the concept of an overlap to provide a margin of safety between following trains and provides definition for of the terms associated with overlaps.

The original draft of this signal design principle was authored by Warwick Allison (FIRSE) in February 2023 to record the design requirements of a mechanical interlocking in the modern signal design principle format. It aims to give a wholistic appreciation of the technology and implementation: where more detail is provided in other signal design principles cross references are provided.

This Principle addresses the requirements for labelling distances on signalling plans and specifically in train order areas.

Introduction to Signalling Standards used on a Tourist and Heritage Network (THN)

Standard within the Engineering Manual describing signal design principles for controls and indicators

Safety alert covering National Safe Work Month

SWMS covering the use of hand held circular saws

Safety Alert on the use of Handheld Grinding tools that maps to a matching SWMS that users must follow to be an authorised operator of handheld grinders.

SWMS identifying risks and controls for using grinders

Form used to record the examination of miscellaneous structures & water columns as per the Infrastructure Manual

Form used to record the examination of drainage & earthworks as per the Infrastructure Manual

Form used to collect required information for potential new Rail Safety Workers to THNSW.

Smoking Policy covering all THNSW Sites

Safety alert following the issuing of Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia, 2023 by SafeWork Australia

Safe Notice covering Lever D in Thirlmere Yard

Safety Alert covering who can enter the rail corridor.

Safety alert covering the use of Fire Hose Reels

Safety alert covering the importance not trailing lever fitted points on the Mini Train.