Re: Sydney Cityrail Bell Ringing

["Chris Downs" <cvdowns@ozemail.com.au>]

I saw a V-set car the other day (that same 1800 Central-Lithgow service)
that has a vigilance control (much the same as locos and XPT) that works in
conjunction with the dead man's handle and a new foot treadle.

If the vigilance button is not depressed in time (preceded by the old
flashing button and dash light) then the bell gives a warning of
ding.......ding.......ding........ before initiating an emergency brake
application.

Whether this is what you heard I not though I cannot say considering the
train you mention was stationary.

Chris

Mitch <this.is.not.my@email.address.com> wrote in message
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> What is with the guards ringing certain combos of bells to get responses
> from the driver.. is it morse code? Whenever the train is waiting for a
long
> time between stations it is evident that the guard or driver, is pressing
> the bell button continuously. Is there anywhere where I can find a
> translation?
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