The usual method of working the section of line was to pass Motion_directional trains from Hexthorpe Junction under a 'permissive ' block Hiding_objects ruling Legal_rulings , not usually used Using on passenger lines , with additional control Control by two flagmen spaced between the junction box and the ticket platform .

In the official report it was said Telling that the first of the flagmen gave Giving no indication and the second gave Giving an ambiguous signal which was seen Perception_active by the fireman but not properly understood Coming_to_believe .