Control stand

[2] The control stand can be on either the left or right hand side of the cab, depending on region.

Normally, a control stand is oriented in the direction labeled "F" (front of the locomotive).

Although front is usually the "short hood," a seldom-used alternate designates the "long hood" as front, such as on the Victorian Railways X class.

[3] The early control stands were designed to Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards.

The traditional AAR control stand is still preferred by some railroads.