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Re: [Syd] Why do trains sound horn when leaving platform?
- Subject: Re: [Syd] Why do trains sound horn when leaving platform?
- From: "Alex Pout" <alpout@optusnet.com.au>
- Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2001 22:27:55 +1100
- Newsgroups: aus.rail
- References: <95q1j7$3mj$1@nnrp1.deja.com>
- Xref: bclass.spectrum.com.au aus.rail:31034
<martin_o@my-deja.com> wrote in message 95q1j7$3mj$1@nnrp1.deja.com">news:95q1j7$3mj$1@nnrp1.deja.com...
> Why do trains sound horn when leaving platform?
>
> I live very close to a train station (Westmead), and I'm working
> towards reducing the amount of noise that comes from stations. One of
> the most annoying noises is the loud horn as the train is about to
> leave. It seems to me there is no real need to do it. If it is
> a 'signal' from the driver to the guard, surely another method could be
> used?
>
> Is it a 'safety' procedure?
> Is it an old habit that has remained because of inertia?
>
> Thanks for your Help!
>
>
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If I had to guess, for the same reason that pilots call "Clear Prop" when
starting their engine, even a single engine with the blade in front of them.
Any questions?? Just ask Jack Newton.
Al