
1. Traffic signals. These are essentially the same as the signals that are used on roads. They tell the train engineer to "Go," "Stop," "Be careful" or "Slow down."
2. Signs. These are used between workers in places where it is too noisy to hear voice signals, such as in marshalling yards. There are signs that are given by hand meaning "Go forwards," "Go backwards" or "Slow."
3. Signposts. These are posted along the railroad tracks to inform the train engineer of the condition of the roadbed or the degree of a curve or slope, or to warn him of a crossing where he must blow his whistle. Railroad signals vary from country to country.



