US // 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.

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