ZFC3410
US // Railroad / Flagman's Red Signal Flag
Sub-collection: Signal FlagsUS // Railroad / Flagman's Red Signal Flag
Found on rail road tracks behind Good Earth Tea in Santa Cruz California.
Railroad flagmen have used hand held flags to signal trainmen as follows:
Swung at a right angle to the track Stop
Held horizontally at arm's length Reduce speed
Raised and lowered vertically Proceed
Swung horizontally above the head, when standing Apply air brakes
Held at arms length above head, when standing Release air brakes
Any object waved violently by anyone on or near the track Stop
Field expedient RR Flagman's signal flag.
ZFC Collectible
No Description
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 17.5 |
| Length of Fly | 17 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Plain Red |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | synthetic |
| Comments on Fabric | Mesh |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | needs analysis |
| Thread Material | needs analysis |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | Flag is wwired to a staff appox. 28" long |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Used, soiled |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 2000's |