Hand Signals For Train Movement

PROCEED

Taken from:
http://www.southerncalifornialivesteamers.com/SCLS_Live_Steam_Railroad_Whistle_Signals.asp

Hand Signals for Train Movement:
The hand, or flag, moved the same as the lanterns as illustrated gives the same indication

Swung at right angles to track STOP

Slight horizontal movement at arm's length at right angle to track REDUCE SPEED

Raised and lowered vertically PROCEED

Swung slowly in a circle at right angle to track BACK UP

Held at arm's length above head, when equipment is standing RELEASE AIR BRAKES

Swung horizontally above the head when standing APPLY AIR BRAKES

TRAIN HAS PARTED! This tells the trainmen that cars have come loose. Swing up and down in a circle at fill arm's length when the train is running.

STOP