Stanley v. Chicago & West Michigan Railway Co.

Plaintiff was a brakeman in defendant’s employ. The train crew consisted of the conductor, engineer, fireman, and two brakemen. The train was composed of about 25 freight cars. An empty flat car was next the tender, the remainder being box cars. It was necessary to leave two box cars at a station known as “ Linderman Siding.” The conductor communicated this information to plaintiff. The train had' stopped about-four er five car lengths from the switch. Plaintiff started to go between the cars to uncouple them. He testified that the conductor said:

“No, no; get up on that flat car, and do not…