FM 55-21 - Railway Operating and Safety Rules

Rule 941. When a train or engine is standing, the conductor must arrange to have both sides of passing trains inspected when possible.

Rule 942. Conductors must exert proper effort to start and move trains or engines on time. They must not permit delay for avoidable causes without permission.

TRAINMEN Rule 944. Trainmen report to the conductor or other designated officer.

Rule 945. They must obey the instructions of officers, their conductor, the engineer, and officers of other departments on matters pertaining to those departments.

Rule 946. They are responsible for the display of train signals, the proper protection of trains, the handling of switches, the coupling and uncoupling of cars and engines, and manipulating brakes. They must assist the conductor or engineer in all duties necessary for the prompt and safe movement of their train.

Rule 947. The proper place for the forward trainman on a freight train while the train is in motion is in the controlling cab of the engine, or at the leading end of the leading unit when it is being controlled from another cab.

Rule 948. They must familiarize themselves with the location and proper use of the emergency brake valve and communicating signal appliances.

Rule 949. Trainmen are responsible for connecting the air hoses on their train or cuts of cars to be picked up by their train.

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