PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES OF OPERATING PERSONNEL
Engineer
Passenger Engineer Qualifications:
Any member of RLS or recognized live steam club who demonstrates that he has the
knowledge, judgment and skill to operate a live steam locomotive will be qualified as an engineer.
Responsibilities: The Engineer is responsible for the safe handling
of his engine and train. They must work in close cooperation with there conductor or
brakeman, observing and obeying all signals given by that person. They must run their
engine in conformance with the club safety rules at all times.
The Engineer must whistle out the flagman when stopped on the main line,
and whistle in the flagman when ready to proceed.
Trainman (Conductor or Brakeman)
Qualifications:
Any qualified RLS trainman or qualified member of a recognized live steam club, who
demonstrates that he/she has the knowledge and judgment to handle passengers safely may be
qualified as a conductor or brakeman on public passenger trains.
Responsibilities: They must have a red flag or light, a signal whistle and an
operating bull horn in their possession at all times when acting as a Trainman on
public passenger hauling trains. They must act as flagman whenever the train stops
on the main line. They will give the required signals to the engineer for the operation
of the train.
The Board of Directors shall relieve from duty, or restrict the duties of, any member
who violates the safety and operating rules.