Re: Bell on US diesel locos

[davep <davep@quik.com>]

"chris@enet21.com.au" wrote:
 
> Hi,
 
> I have noticed that alot of modern US diesels have a steam loco type
> brass bell fitted to the front. Is this tradition?

	Tradition enshrined in law, here in the US.

	Bells were required by very early safety laws, to reduce
	grade crossing (level crossing?) incidents, and other
	indcidents about the yards.  Required to be rung mumble mumble
	I'll look up the mumble if needed.

> Does anybody know if any of those US buit diesels in service in the
>Hunter Valley had bells  fitted. Or have they been removed for security
>reasons.

	Couldn't say....  8)>>

	best
	dwp