No horn,that could be a exemption for rule # 14,in my area,most of the crossing do not requiering to blow the horn,but,I'm always agree to have a single horn blowing
They need to blow that horn. I read somewhere that they don't blow it to "be nice to the citizens" that's just dumb & highly illegal. I am supprised the FRA has not gotten them into trouble for this. I work with the railroads & we never fail to blow the horn; we only run a few trains per week so, there is really nothing for the ctizens to complain about
For those who have mentioned them, quad gates are not a good idea on a 2-lane road. If they are used, there should be at least some delay between the time the right-side gates and the left-side gates come down to allow motorists stopped (or simply moving slowly) on the tracks some time to get off.
Once an idiot gets killed at this intersection, meanwhile, watch the Branford Steam Railroad get sued out of existence.
The BSRR has been doing this for decades, long before "Quiet Zones" were promulgated, and without quadrant gates, lane dividers and other quiet zone requirements. It has been a "good neighbor" policy for a very long time.
Probably an quiet zone, it reminds me of most of residential areas of Chicago doesn't allow the trains to pull a whistles which is why there are signs under "Railroad Warning" sign says "No Train Horn"
I don't know how these "quiet zones" work, but I sure as hell hate them. Do they last the whole day or like from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM and after 8:00 AM are they to go back to using their horns till 8:00 PM.??
I was wrong it does have a horn but its a quiet zone. And even if the crossing does have all the bells and whistles that it does long-short-long. so stop talking about stuff that you don't have a clue about. The route goes through residental areas so most likely its designated a quiet zone,meaning the engineer can't blow the horn unless they are in danger,like a moron trying to play chicken.
Normally I wouldn't, but if the train is within a far distance, and no other train is coming...I would probably do it, especially if I was in a hurry.
That may be a function of the "quiet zone". A community has to meet certain FRA standards to apply for a quiet zone, and at a minimum is a quadrant signals. It is so dependant on rail traffic volume and speed, and the road traffic and speed. One thing I never understood is where there are narrow roads like this why they just don't put a longer gate on and cover then entire road. They make them long enough to cover 2 lanes on a r lane road! :)
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No horn,that could be a exemption for rule # 14,in my area,most of the crossing do not requiering to blow the horn,but,I'm always agree to have a single horn blowing
MontrealtrainChannel 2 months ago
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MontrealtrainChannel 2 months ago
They need to blow that horn. I read somewhere that they don't blow it to "be nice to the citizens" that's just dumb & highly illegal. I am supprised the FRA has not gotten them into trouble for this. I work with the railroads & we never fail to blow the horn; we only run a few trains per week so, there is really nothing for the ctizens to complain about
metraF40PH163 2 months ago
For those who have mentioned them, quad gates are not a good idea on a 2-lane road. If they are used, there should be at least some delay between the time the right-side gates and the left-side gates come down to allow motorists stopped (or simply moving slowly) on the tracks some time to get off.
Once an idiot gets killed at this intersection, meanwhile, watch the Branford Steam Railroad get sued out of existence.
decline2state 3 months ago
The BSRR has been doing this for decades, long before "Quiet Zones" were promulgated, and without quadrant gates, lane dividers and other quiet zone requirements. It has been a "good neighbor" policy for a very long time.
ebtmikado 1 year ago
Probably an quiet zone, it reminds me of most of residential areas of Chicago doesn't allow the trains to pull a whistles which is why there are signs under "Railroad Warning" sign says "No Train Horn"
qwandiddy 1 year ago
I've been through that spot many times.
I liked watching the Tilcon hopper train.
goombajr99 1 year ago
Awesome video. I love the crossing signals.
TspesVladD 1 year ago
quiet?
mbta1000 2 years ago
its intreasting to see the Variety of Railroad Crossings in the US....some of the older ones in my City look just like that one!
form109 2 years ago
@form109 fucking amazing!!!!!...not its a fucking signal. do you get that excited when you see another traffic signal?
xxHaloVidsxx 1 year ago
an EMD switcher.
1petealmquist1 2 years ago
That's the name of the railroad.
ebtmikado 3 years ago
Nice video, the name is a little misleadling
ervans 3 years ago
"Branford Steam Railroad train"
Has nobody noticed it's a diesel?
RockMarine 3 years ago
That has been the name of the railroad since 1914.
ebtmikado 3 years ago
Quite. Brand relaunch due soon.
RockMarine 3 years ago
Damn quiet zones.
lt1caprice57l 3 years ago 3
amen
yourweathertodayHD 3 years ago
it seems illegal, dont they have to do the whistle signal code for a grade crossing, not just put on a bell?
yourweathertodayHD 3 years ago 7
It became legal when the FRA lots its marbles and succumbed to the petty demands of CAVE people (Citizens Against Virtually Everything)
lt1caprice57l 3 years ago 9
pretty much
yourweathertodayHD 3 years ago
no. in (nbh)'s engineers cant blow the whistle or horn.
micahthatrocks 3 years ago
@yourweathertodayHD probably a quiet zone.
cmdmasterman 1 year ago
I don't know how these "quiet zones" work, but I sure as hell hate them. Do they last the whole day or like from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM and after 8:00 AM are they to go back to using their horns till 8:00 PM.??
FOGBIT44 3 years ago
depends on how the community wrote their petition application. most QZ's are 24/7
BudmanPackfan 2 years ago
Funny how the locomotive bell times exactly with the alternating red lights!
No, the locomotive MUST have a horn.
Glad they do not use it.
You don't need a horn when you have signals and bells, let alone gates.
robertgift 3 years ago
I was wrong it does have a horn but its a quiet zone. And even if the crossing does have all the bells and whistles that it does long-short-long. so stop talking about stuff that you don't have a clue about. The route goes through residental areas so most likely its designated a quiet zone,meaning the engineer can't blow the horn unless they are in danger,like a moron trying to play chicken.
Gandalf0444 3 years ago
Oo I used to live right by there
jetset59 3 years ago
i go by there everyday
atl1192 4 years ago
This is so easy for someone to drive around. They need gates on the other side, as well.
MrMemories 4 years ago 2
would u wanna risk it tho
mattgleslie 3 years ago
Normally I wouldn't, but if the train is within a far distance, and no other train is coming...I would probably do it, especially if I was in a hurry.
MrMemories 3 years ago
this crossing has 8 pairs of lights but half booms ??
Sscls 4 years ago
That may be a function of the "quiet zone". A community has to meet certain FRA standards to apply for a quiet zone, and at a minimum is a quadrant signals. It is so dependant on rail traffic volume and speed, and the road traffic and speed. One thing I never understood is where there are narrow roads like this why they just don't put a longer gate on and cover then entire road. They make them long enough to cover 2 lanes on a r lane road! :)
BudmanPackfan 2 years ago
Woah. Signal overkill.
sirkrunch 4 years ago
Is there a whistle ban there? I didn't hear him blowing for the crossing.
n9zsy 4 years ago
The loco doesn't have a horn the only use the bell,I can hear it from my house
Gandalf0444 4 years ago
Look at the side of the safety signal. It looks like it is hanging off of the cantilever!!!
BRYLON123456789 4 years ago
I think it is!
TFRD21 4 years ago
yep, uses the same main mast as the cantilever tower. This is common construction today.
BudmanPackfan 2 years ago
We were behind the truck that crashed into the safety gates last year.
yankschamps 4 years ago