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Western Railroad Discussion > Pole QuestionDate: 05/13/19 13:13 Pole Question Author: DynamicBrake I've noticed over the years that sometimes during a crew change, a crew member will have a long pole with what looks like a hook on the end. What is this pole used for? TIA
Kent in CArmel Valley Date: 05/13/19 13:15 Re: Pole Question Author: florida581 That would be a brake stick. It allows the crew to tighten and release brakes, align car coupler knuckles, operate angle locks, and reset end-of-train warning devices.
Andrew Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/13/19 13:18 by florida581. Date: 05/13/19 20:10 Re: Pole Question Author: MojaveBill Modern form of the old brakeman's club, like the one in my home office...
Bill Deaver Tehachapi, CA Date: 05/14/19 18:40 Re: Pole Question Author: dancollins3 Thanks for the explination
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