This is a common experience among our volunteer crews, including those in public train service. By its immediate nature, several this past year or two or three have worked on the importance to have public train tools (flags and other train safety items) organized and ready. Ben Richards has done a terrific job taking this on, along with Ed Lecuyer and Jason Lamontagne. I'm sure I am missing others in this effort; my apologies for not directly thanking them.
I do think most all do their best to keep tools organized, but there's always room for improvement. I know I've failed at times at this effort.