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>If the F is on the front of the exterior of the loco does the engine driver
>get out of the cab, walk to the front and check that the F is not at the other
>end before engaging the forward gear?
He takes note before climbing on board. Once he's on board, the "F" location
seldom changes.
It's also important for the crew members on the ground to know, so they know
which direction the engine will move when they instruct the engineer to "move
ahead" or "move back."
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