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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2009 11:25:36 GMT
I've noticed both yesterday and today that lots of trains are sounding the train whistle when departing in either direction from East Putney. I'm guessing that it's something to do with the snow but why? Also, do drivers have to sound the whistle at other stations too?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2009 14:51:23 GMT
no its because the starter on the e/b has been failing due to a track circuit being down since yesterday. a new cable needs to be installed on the bridge to the IMR at Putney Bridge but because the bridge itself is on NR traction there is different rules about protection. hopefully should be all done by the morning
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Post by roythebus on Feb 3, 2009 15:37:58 GMT
Whistle "at East Putney"? I would if I knew the tune!!
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Post by Colin on Feb 3, 2009 16:53:41 GMT
Just to elaborate slightly....
When a train is passing a failed signal under rule, the driver must sound the whistle before moving past the signal, then he must sound it again after re-setting the Trip and every 60 seconds until the procedure is complete.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2009 16:56:48 GMT
Why? Who hears it (apart from the passengers and the neighbours, but it's not for their benefit)?  |
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Post by Chris M on Feb 3, 2009 17:06:53 GMT
Presumably it is for the benefit of anybody who may be on or near the track fixing the problem.
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Post by Colin on Feb 3, 2009 17:37:44 GMT
Indeed - a train Whistle is used as a warning device - it does exactly what it says on the tin!  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2009 18:52:54 GMT
Thanks for the explanations everyone.
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