The put-away
Brakeman James Patten protects the front of the train as he guides his consist into the WW&F Car Barn just ahead. Brakeman Patten and his crew are putting away all of the wooden passenger equipment after a full day of operations for the annual "Pumpkin Pickin'" event in conjunction with the nearby Sea Lyon Farm. Note the position of Brakeman Patten's right arm as he provides hand signals to the engine crew behind him, informing them of how many car lengths they are cleared to move. Normally, he will hold his arm bent at the elbow, just as you see it, and will briefly extend it straight out several times, depending on the number of cars until the stopping point. If there are 3 car-lengths to go, he will rapidly extend then retract his arm three times.
The put-away
Brakeman James Patten protects the front of the train as he guides his consist into the WW&F Car Barn just ahead. Brakeman Patten and his crew are putting away all of the wooden passenger equipment after a full day of operations for the annual "Pumpkin Pickin'" event in conjunction with the nearby Sea Lyon Farm. Note the position of Brakeman Patten's right arm as he provides hand signals to the engine crew behind him, informing them of how many car lengths they are cleared to move. Normally, he will hold his arm bent at the elbow, just as you see it, and will briefly extend it straight out several times, depending on the number of cars until the stopping point. If there are 3 car-lengths to go, he will rapidly extend then retract his arm three times.