Re: Blowing the Horn

["Rod Gayford" <rjaygee@eisa.net.au>]

Well I think there is a real OH&S issue with suburban electric trains
blowing their horns in confined spaces such as underground stations etc.  It
is not so bad with 8 car trains but the other day a down shore 6 car train
blew its horn departing Wynyard and the noise was far above comfort, and
probably, safe levels.  The other situation is where a 6 car train is in a
platform beside an 8 car train and you are sitting in the lower deck right
beside the drivers cabin and the horn is sounded.  As far as I can see City
Rail may be actually negligent in exposing staff and paying passengers to
such noise levels.  Why cannot our trains be equipped with bells as they
provide a warning but are not loud enough to endanger your hearing.  I was
on Hornsby station once and a NR hauled freight train proceeded slowly
through the station ringing its air operated bell.  It was quite sufficient
to attract your attention without being intrusive.  Sort of reminded me of
being back in the USA were all trains are required by law to be bell
equiped.
Cheers
Rod Gayford
"Erk" <erk@erkV69.au.com> wrote in message
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> "David Johnson" <trainman@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> | > So has anyone played musical horns through Westmead since the start of
> this
> | > thread yet?
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> | Nah - don't have enough rosters through there!
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> I wonder if Tezza has......what short recognizable tune could you play on
a
> train horn? A short blast of Stairway to Heaven maybe?
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