Re: Mount Hood #89 Heads North To Santa Cruz
Author: no horn?
Date: 12-30-2012 - 18:08
Dick,
Not so sure bout that. And at any rate it seems like rule 1.1.1 should be observed, especially long hood forward. And furthermore, does it not look like the guy on the front deck is motioning for a car on the side closest to the photographer to stop? If that's the case then even if I'm wrong here the horn must be sounded at private crossings when cars are present...
From Uncle Pete's website:
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"Train is approaching public crossings at grade with engine in front. Signal starts not less than 15 seconds but not more than 20 seconds before reaching the crossing. If movement is 45 mph or greater, signal starts at or about the crossing sign, but not more than 1/4 mile before the crossing if there is no sign. Signal is prolonged or repeated until the engine completely occupies the crossing(s).
In addition, this signal is used when approaching private crossings if pedestrians or motor vehicles are at or near the crossing. (In the states of California, Idaho and Montana, the whistle is sounded at all crossings, public and private.)"