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 Train Conductor's ?
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03/26/21 02:22 AM
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Smurfs
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We are currently in Benson AZ, not far from some railroad crossings. What I have noticed is the difference in the train horn cadence at night. So is there no policy, law, mandate, etc. etc., or is it completly up to the conductor on how often or long he toots his horn ( much like the OT)  HOP have you ever been a train condutor also? What says the OT? 
Last edited by Smurfs; 03/26/21 02:23 AM.
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Re: Train Conductor's ?
[Re: Smurfs]
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03/26/21 02:32 AM
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bradnitro175
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I live next to bnsf and I can tell who's coming by the horn sound.
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Re: Train Conductor's ?
[Re: Smurfs]
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03/26/21 11:06 AM
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Tsunami_1
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Actually the train horn communicates in a Morse Code translation. To the trained individual they know by the cadence exactly the size, load weight, and speed of the on coming train. Pretty remarkable really. Now this is all speculation since I have absolutely no railroad company experience but it sounds plausible.
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Re: Train Conductor's ?
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03/26/21 12:54 PM
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PondFish
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It's the Engineer on the horn, not a Conductor
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Re: Train Conductor's ?
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03/26/21 12:58 PM
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Tsunami_1
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It's the Engineer on the horn, not a Conductor I was going to mention this also! These non train folks are a little slow if you know what I mean.
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Re: Train Conductor's ?
[Re: Smurfs]
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03/26/21 01:00 PM
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slim1
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I don't think freight trains have conductors anymore. I think they are called Brakemen.
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Re: Train Conductor's ?
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03/26/21 01:02 PM
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Tsunami_1
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I don't think freight trains have conductors anymore. I think they are called Brakemen. I was going to mention this as well! Thank You for helping keep the uninformed informed.
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Re: Train Conductor's ?
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03/26/21 01:05 PM
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John175☮
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I always wondered if the engine had a glovebox.
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Re: Train Conductor's ?
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03/26/21 01:09 PM
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Re: Train Conductor's ?
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03/26/21 01:10 PM
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I always wondered if the engine had a glovebox. The one leading usually does.
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Re: Train Conductor's ?
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03/26/21 01:18 PM
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John175☮
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I always wondered if the engine had a glovebox. The one leading usually does. Sometimes I would like to grow a Jack Dorsey beard and hop a train to knowhere.
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Re: Train Conductor's ?
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03/26/21 01:45 PM
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Donpilot
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My understanding is that the signal is. Long. Long. Short. Constant when the front of the engine hits the highway until it passes over the other side. No other knowledge about trains. My bucket list is to ride in the cab of a working locomotive. I also know 'it ain't happening'.
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Re: Train Conductor's ?
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03/26/21 02:35 PM
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lanman71
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All I know is it is required by law for them to blow their horns at crossings and yes there is a form of communication they use, but not about weight and speed and all that stuff. Was watching something on Modern Marvels about it the other night, but fell asleep during that part.
What a maroon!
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Re: Train Conductor's ?
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03/26/21 03:04 PM
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Back in the early 60's my granny lived close to the railroad in Hugo,Ok. When we would visit her I would wonder around by the tracks and found hobo camps,most were friendly and had some interesting stories to tell a little kid.
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