Chapter V: Section 1198

"A mail train must not pull out and leave mails which are in process of being loaded on the car or which the conductor or trainman has information are being trucked from wagons or some part of the station to the cars." Section 1199.

"At all points at which trains do not stop where the Post Office Department deems the exchange of mails necessary, a device for the receipt and delivery of mails satisfactory to the Department must be erected and maintained; and pending the erection of such device the speed of trains must be slackened so as to permit the exchange to be made with safety." Section 1200, first paragraph.

"In all cases where the Department deems it necessary to the safe exchange of the mails the railroad company will be required to reduce the speed or stop the train." Section 1200, second paragraph.

"When night mails are caught from a crane the railroad company must furnish the lantern or light to be attached to the crane and keep the same in proper condition, regularly placed and lighted; but if the company has no agent or employee at such station, the company must furnish the light, and the care and placing of same will devolve upon the Department's carrier." Section 1200, third paragraph.

"The engineer of a train shall give timely notice, by whistle or other signal, of its approach to a mail crane." Section 1200, fourth paragraph.

"Railroad companies are required to convey upon any train, without specific charge therefor, all mail bags, post office blanks, stationery, supplies, and all duly accredited agents of the Post Office Department and post office Inspectors upon the exhibition of their credentials." Section 1184.