By FRNash/PHX, AZ (Frnash) on Monday, July 20, 2020 - 07:38 pm:
Video, "Heading up L'Anse Hill":
Yes, who doesn't love trains? I still miss the old Copper Country Limited! (Ye Dogs, that was 52 years ago? <Eeek!>
Holy smoke, that certainly was a long one for that route. How often are there more than eight or nine cars on that run? And no caboose even, just a red lamp on the last car, how cheap! <darn!>
… er, no — no smoke, the ol' steam locomotives are long gone.
I wonder if all the deer and other forest critters pay attention to that air horn? Not that an air horn is needed with all that loud metal screeching.
And that clanging bell! That engineer must go home at the end of his shift with his head ringing!
General Code of Operating Rules
Seventh Edition
5.8 ― Bell and Whistle Signals
5.8.1―Ringing Engine Bell
――― Ring the engine bell under any of the following conditions:- Before moving, except when making momentary stop and start switching movements.
- As a warning signal anytime it is necessary.
- When approaching men or equipment on or near the track.
- Approaching public crossings at grade with the engine in front start signal at the crossing sign. If no sign, or if movement begins between sign and crossing, start signal soon enough before crossing to provide warning. Continue ringing bell until the crossing is occupied.
