Re: Hyundai vs 486

John Bush Wrote:
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> "Always expect a train on any track, at any
> time, in any direction".
>
> John Bush

In a previous thread of mine HERE where our short blast and pop(Steam era signature) was noted to be insufficient warning ...

> Tomstp Wrote:
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> In New Zealand they sure don't
> > warn motorists at crossings very well with that
> > one medium and one short toot.
>


Chris Walker Wrote:
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> Actually the Whistle signal for level crossings is
> one Long usually about 100 yards out. The only
> continuous blast was when two trains on double
> track were going to occupy a crossing at the same
> time. Usually just a short pop or no whistle is
> normal. My best Driver who taught me to drive was
> always saying "if they can't see the headlight,
> they ain't going to hear the horn."
>
> Idiots and stupid people walk or drive into the
> path of trains in both your country and mine with
> appalling regularity. Best thing you can do is
> tie them up at home with their dogs.


Well apparently all that blowing the Whistle -- -- - -- and ringing the Bell appear to be a waste of time especially in Durango