Hi in NZ we are on narrow 3ft 6in gauge and don't do anything at a crossing apart from a good blast if required. Nowadays only if a blind approach or vehicle is at or approaching crossing otherwise nothing.
I like horns and whistles, but would not create needless noise pollution and disturb the peace if I can see no vehicles or persons are at or approaching the grade crossing. (I would always blow a steam locomotive whistle - people want to hear these rare sounds)
I blew Diesel horns for a crossing very quietly because it was protected with
(o)=(o), gates and bells.
Hopefully that crossing will become a Quiet Zone.
Likewise, I do not sound the siren unless necessary.
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k4ldh 7 months ago
thats a good as whistle 4 that crossing!
rmz250k7 2 years ago
What gauge?
Not a very good crossing whistle sequence?
robertgift 3 years ago
Hi in NZ we are on narrow 3ft 6in gauge and don't do anything at a crossing apart from a good blast if required. Nowadays only if a blind approach or vehicle is at or approaching crossing otherwise nothing.
Suepeta 3 years ago
The grade crossing whistle warning was _ . (long, short) which was once used in the Uniited States. Still used in China!
Americans love lots of noise. The long, long, short , long whistle code is the legal grade crossing warning.
Though I like hearing steam locomotive whistles, it makes sense to be silent when there are crossing signals.
I video AT CROSSINGS to capture any collisions or people disregarding the signals.
Also, the red lights (o)=(o) and bells
add to the video.
robertgift 3 years ago
Sometimes at private crossings in the US they wont even blow the horn. Mind you that these crossings are unprotected (no bells, lights, nothing.)
WhyAyeMann 2 years ago
I like horns and whistles, but would not create needless noise pollution and disturb the peace if I can see no vehicles or persons are at or approaching the grade crossing. (I would always blow a steam locomotive whistle - people want to hear these rare sounds)
I blew Diesel horns for a crossing very quietly because it was protected with
(o)=(o), gates and bells.
Hopefully that crossing will become a Quiet Zone.
Likewise, I do not sound the siren unless necessary.
robertgift 2 years ago
good stuff, love the file name :)
Rawrnz 3 years ago