The conductors indicate the same patterns by pressing a button wired to a bell in the locomotive cab.
The railroad claimed that such a device was not always necessary, because all their trains had two crewmen in the locomotive cab.
The lantern smashed against the wall of the coal tender behind the locomotive cab and went unnoticed.
There are no wheels underneath the locomotive cab.
Different types of locomotive cabs are, 1.
So the engineer that Amtrak officials say was at fault was operating his train from a locomotive cab in its rear.
Przyjemski engaged his train's brakes a few seconds later, and immediately tried to escape the locomotive cab.
From this point onwards, the guard was allowed to ride in the rearmost locomotive cab, giving a good view of the whole train.
He found himself in an area the size of a locomotive cab.
Until this is done, the lamp and buzzer in the locomotive cab are continuously activated.