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2. Train horn - Wikipedia

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   The Nathan model M5 pictured is a 5 chime horn. A train horn is an air horn used as an audible warning device on diesel and electric-powered trains. Its primary purpose is to alert persons and animals to an oncoming train, especially when approaching a level crossing. They are often extremely loud, allowing them to be heard from great distances.

3. Nathan Manufacturing - Wikipedia

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   Nathan Manufacturing, Inc. is a division of Micro Precision Group which manufactures Airchime, Ltd. train horns mainly for North America. It is one of two major train horn manufacturers in the United States, with Leslie Controls, Inc. being the other. A K5LA (K-5LA) Horn on top of a Coaster San Diego Cabcar #2310.

4. Train whistle - Wikipedia

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   A train whistle or air whistle (originally referred to as a train trumpet or air trumpet) is an audible signaling device on a steam or gas locomotive, used to warn that the train is approaching, and to communicate with rail workers. Modern diesel and electric locomotives primarily use a powerful air horn instead of a whistle as an audible ...

5. List of Milwaukee Road locomotives - Wikipedia

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   Converted to freight class EF-1 in 1920. In 1950, two boxcab two-unit sets were converted for passenger service (class EP-1A). Milwaukee Road class EP-2 - The "Bi-Polars". 5 built by GE in 1919. Milwaukee Road class EP-3 - The "Quills" (quill drive). 10 built by Baldwin/Westinghouse in 1919. Milwaukee Road class EP-4 - "Little Joes". Two ...

6. Glossary of North American railway terms - Wikipedia

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   A short freight train that is ... A designation by the Federal Railroad Administration that removes the requirement for train operators to sound their horn when ...

7. North American railroad signals - Wikipedia

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   There are two main types of signaling aspect systems found in North America, speed signaling and weak route signaling. [citation needed] Speed signaling transmits information regarding how fast the train is permitted to be going in the upcoming segment of track; weak route signaling transmits information related to the route a train will be taking through a junction, and it is incumbent upon ...