050/94

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Recipient Name
LTSA
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advise all operators of steam locomotives of the need to use borosilicate glass tubes in sight gauges, with all such gauges to have a safety screen in front of them.
Reply Text
We agree with your recommendation that operators of steam locomotives use borosilicate glass tubes in sight gauges, however the Authority would like to seek operators comments regarding the installation of a safety screen.
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