Re: Whistle Signals

MD Ramsey Wrote:
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> All these signals are outlined in the railroads
> operating rules and are based on current and
> historic standards.
>
> [attachment 50527 Signals.jpg]
>
> The whistles that are used regarding approaching
> stations boards, usually starts with a "long"
> blast from the engineer (L) and is asking the
> conductor if they need to stop at the next
> station. If the conductor responds with a raised
> hand (proceed), this means no and the engineer
> will respond with two "short" blasts (B} . If the
> conductor wants a stop at the next station, they
> will respond with hand in the lowered position
> (stop) and the engineer will respond with three
> "short" blasts (I). This combination (one long and
> three shorts) also is telling the rear brakeman
> (flagman) to protect the rear of the train (C). If
> a helper engine is on the train, the engineer will
> also respond accordingly so as to indicate they
> also understand.


Thank you for your post.