. Operation of trains and station work and telegraphy . APPLY AIR BAAKES—Swung hori- RELEASE AIR BRAKES— zontally in a circle, Held at arms length above the head. 262 RULES FOR MOVEMENT OF TRAINS Question 53.—^To release the air brake, what signalshould be given? (12). Answer.—At arms length above grade while train isstanding still. Question 54.—When anyone on .or near the track vio-lently waves any object, what is it considered a signalfor? (13). Answer.—It is a signal to stop. Note.—The manner in which a signal should be obeyed is in-dicated by the speed at which it is given. When given rapi
. Operation of trains and station work and telegraphy . APPLY AIR BAAKES—Swung hori- RELEASE AIR BRAKES— zontally in a circle, Held at arms length above the head. 262 RULES FOR MOVEMENT OF TRAINS Question 53.—^To release the air brake, what signalshould be given? (12). Answer.—At arms length above grade while train isstanding still. Question 54.—When anyone on .or near the track vio-lently waves any object, what is it considered a signalfor? (13). Answer.—It is a signal to stop. Note.—The manner in which a signal should be obeyed is in-dicated by the speed at which it is given. When given rapidly, itindicates to move rapidly. When given slowly, it indicates tomove slowly. AUDIBLE SIGNALS. Question 55.—To apply the brakes what signal isgiven? (14A). Answer.—^One short blast of the whistle. Question 56.—To release the brakes, what signal isgiven? (14B). Answer.—Two long blasts of the whistle. Question 57.—When the engineer desires the flagmanto go back and protect the rear of the train, what signaldoes he give? (14C).
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