Rail Yard Engineer how-to
How to Make a Safe Shoving Move
Shoves need a point of protection.
Quick answer
Shoves need a point of protection. In short: confirm; get; move, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Confirm the track is clear.
Get car counts by radio.
Move slowly.
Stop when counts stop.
Confirm with the conductor.
Set brakes.
Safety reminders for rail yard engineers
- Use three-step protection
- Keep radio contact
- Follow speed limits in yards
- Wear PPE
Key terms
Switching · Cut of cars · Shove · Coupling · Hump yard · Hostler: see the full rail yard engineer glossary.