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Here's something that i'm curious about, and has been bothering me a little bit recently!
I've seen a lot of trains on the NEC, and one thing I've always been confused about is when trains (particularly Amtrak trains) are required to sound their horns, and the sequences used. for example, trains approaching stations will sometimes sound their horn with one long blast, but most of the time not. why is this? are these trains sounding their horns for a different reason? This isn't the only example, but its the easiest one to explain.
basically- my question: does anyone know when trains have to sound their horns on the NEC (and what sequences are used in those situations- if you know)
Any advice/opinions are welcome, weather its just based off trains you've seen, or if you actually know the guidelines for horn use!
I've seen a lot of trains on the NEC, and one thing I've always been confused about is when trains (particularly Amtrak trains) are required to sound their horns, and the sequences used. for example, trains approaching stations will sometimes sound their horn with one long blast, but most of the time not. why is this? are these trains sounding their horns for a different reason? This isn't the only example, but its the easiest one to explain.
basically- my question: does anyone know when trains have to sound their horns on the NEC (and what sequences are used in those situations- if you know)
Any advice/opinions are welcome, weather its just based off trains you've seen, or if you actually know the guidelines for horn use!