Re: Ditch Lights
Author: theconductor
Date: 10-21-2013 - 19:51
Rich Hunn Wrote:
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> "Ditch lights" were exactly that, to improve ROW
> visibility for the crews. The flashing lights
> were to improve crossing safety, the FRA killed
> two birds with one stone.
Are you sure that's true? There is little reason for enhanced visibility on signaled mainlines. In addition, there are no rules for running in the fog. Just a thought.
I know that ditch lights in addition to a headlight, make it easier for motorists and peds to discern the distance of the train. That and of course how bright they are make trains safer to the general public.