Horn Usage Flashcards
What’s the horn tone for warning anyone on or near the line
High and low tones - loud settings
What horn tone warns of immediate danger
Long blast - loud tone
What’s the horn tone for a train in distress
Continued series of long blasts
What’s the horn tone for passing a whistle board
2-3 seconds on the low tone as you pass the board not before
What’s the horn tone to warn of train movements in depot
Short blasts - soft or low tone
EMR don’t currently use horn in depots
How often should you use the horn
Only use the horn as much as necessary to give an effective warning
What is meant by long blasts on the horn
Warning of immediate danger
What is meant by a series of long blasts on the horn
Train in distress
What is meant by short blast of both tones on the horn
Warn of an approaching train
When would you use the horn in low tone for 2-3 seconds
As passing a whistle board
What’s the speed limit with a defective horn
20mph
