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Re: Signaling for crossings
Author: Matt Farnsworth
Date: 11-23-2011 - 10:06

SS is correct on this one, federal law requires the horn to be blown at all PUBLIC crossings unless it's a designated quiet zone, and then the horn can be used in emergency situations. He is correct too about blowing for a crossing already occupied, every experience of mine where that has happened the second train still whistles for the crossing.

I do know the state of Idaho has a law requiring trains to blow the horn at all private crossings as well, but from what I have seen of the class ones and shortlines the run through the state it is a loosely enforced rule, and frankly I don't think many engineers that run though the state know about it.
Matt F
Moscow ID

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Subject Written By Date/Time (PST)
  Signaling for crossings Superspud 11-22-2011 - 21:49
  Re: Signaling for crossings Dr Zarkoff 11-22-2011 - 22:48
  Re: Signaling for crossings Dale Jones 11-23-2011 - 05:28
  Re: Signaling for crossings Shortline Sammie 11-23-2011 - 07:37
  Re: Signaling for crossings Matt Farnsworth 11-23-2011 - 10:06
  Re: Whislting for crossings Dr Zarkoff 11-23-2011 - 12:15
  Re: Whislting for crossings FresnoSub 11-23-2011 - 20:56


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