Re: Question for Earl whistle signals

I believe the end of the narrows is where the engineer calls to stop or proceed at Lobato. Double-headers always seem to do the "long and three shorts" to signify the stop at Lobato to uncouple.

One-engine trains give the "long and two shorts" to signify no stopping at Lobato... unless they're stopping

You'll also hear the "stop ahead" as the train rounds Windy Point.

I wonder has there ever been a call to blast right through Cumbres?? I imagine thirsty steamers are always begging for that stop!

Cody Akin
Irving, Tx
"Rio -Gran"de



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 11/08/2018 10:41AM by CodyAkin.