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METHOD OF DISPLAY
INDICATION
METHOD OF DISPLAY
INDICATION
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STOP - Swung from side to side at right angle to the track.
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REDUCE SPEED - Held horizontally at arm's length.

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MOVE BACKWARD - Swung in a circle at right angle to the track at a speed in proportion to the speed required.
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APPLY AIR BRAKES - Raised and swung horizontally above the head, at right angle to the track when standing.
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MOVE FORWARD - Raised and lowered at a speed in proportion to the speed required.
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RELEASE AIR BRAKES - Raised and held at arm's length above the head when standing.
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Any object waved violently by anyone on or near the track is a signal to stop - 1 Aug 2005 Canadian Railway Operating Rules.