[CW] CW Chuckles 1 & 2

Tue, 20 May 2003 08:53:40 -0500

We have UPRR run thru our small town and this is what they do..

http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/signals.shtml

Locomotive Horn Signals 
Signals Listed in the UPRR Handbook 
Ever wondered why the UP locomotives running on the track just down the
block from your house always sound their horns four times when
approaching your street? Or heard a whole series of short whistle blasts
and wondered what they meant? Railroads are required by a variety of
state laws to sound horns in advance of all crossings (new federal
regulations regarding crossing signals are also under consideration).
Basically, horns are sounded for safety reasons - to warn of approaching
trains. Following are the required horn signals listed in the UPRR rule
book, along with their meanings. Signals are illustrated by an "o" for
short sounds and "=" for longer sounds.

Sound Indication 
Succession of
short sounds Used when an emergency exists, or persons or livestock are
on the track. When crews on other trains hear this signal, they must
stop until it is safe to proceed. 

= 			When train is stopped. The air brakes are
applied and pressure is equalized. 
= = 			Train releases brakes and proceeds. 
o o 			Acknowledgment of any signal not otherwise
provided for. 
o o o 		When train is stopped: means backing up, or
acknowledgment of a hand signal to back up. 
o o o o 		A request for a signal to be given or repeated
if not understood. 
= o o o 		Instruction for flagman to protect rear of
train. 
= = = = 		The flagman may return from west or south. 
= = = = = 		The flagman may return from east or north. 
= = o = 		Train is approaching public crossings at grade
with engine in front. Signal starts not less than one quarter mile
before reaching the crossing, if distance permits. If distance
does not permit, signal starts soon enough before the crossing to
provide warning. Signal is prolonged or repeated until the engine
occupies the crossing. This signal is used to 			warn
employees when the view is restricted. 
o = 			Inspect the brake system for leaks or sticking
brakes. 

Jacq.. wv0q

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf Of Rodenbarger, John A.
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 8:45 AM
To: '[email protected]'; Joe L Blackwell
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: RE: [CW] CW Chuckles 1 & 2

Phil, those must be the Norfolk Southern trains you hear. Up here in CSX
country, they sound like my daughter at the key when she was a year
old....<HIHI> The Amtrak guys send a smattering of "T"'s and "E"'s....

73,
John WB9OFG

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 7:45 AM
To: Joe L Blackwell
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [CW] CW Chuckles 1 & 2

On a cold winter night listen for a train in the distance. I discovered
it sends a Q  before it passes each cross road.

Actually I learned that sitting at a railroad stop on the way to work
each morning but,  at a distance on a cold winter night, sounds much
more interesting.

73,

Phil

Phillip Smith
Broadcast Faculty
Vincennes University

General Manager
WVUB

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