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Rule 14. Engine Whistle Signals


The following rules for the use of Engine Whistle Signals are taken from the rule book titled Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh Rules for the Government of the Transportation Department to take effect May 29, 1910.


These rules remain unchanged with the exception of sub-rule (f) and (l) and with the addition of sub-rules (n) through (z) in the rule book titled Consolidated Code of Operating Rules - Revised 1959 to take effect December 1, 1959.

Exceptions are included and indicated by "- or -".

The following rules for the use of Hand, Flag, and Lamp Signals are taken from the rule book titled Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh Rules for the Government of the Transportation Department to take effect May 29, 1910.


These rules remain unchanged with the exception of order and sub-rule designation in the rule book titled Consolidated Code of Operating Rules - Revised 1959 to take effect December 1, 1959. 
Rule 14. - CCOR 1959
The whistle must be sounded where required by rule or law.  In case of whistle failure, speed of train must be reduced and the bell rung continuously when approaching and passing through stations, yards, over public crossings, and around curves.

The signals prescribed are illustrated by "o" for short sounds; "—" for longer sounds. The sound of the whistle should be distinct, with intensity and duration proportionate to the distance signal is conveyed.

The unnecessary use of the whistle is prohibited and it must not be sounded while passing or being passed by a passenger train, except where required by rule or law, or in case of an emergency.
 
Note:

The signal's prescribed are illustrated by "o" for short sounds; "-" for longer sounds. The sound of the whistle should be distinct, with intensity and duration proportionate to the distance distance signal is to be conveyed.


A succession of short sounds of the whistle is an alarm for persons or cattle on the track.

 
Rule Sound Indication
(a)
o
Stop.  Apply brakes.
(b)
— —
Release brakes.
(c)
— o o o
Flagman go back and protect rear of train.
(d)
— — — —
(SINGLE OR DOUBLE TRACK.) Flagman return from west or south.  
(da)
— — — — o
(THREE, OR MORE TRACKS.)  Flagman on passenger track return from west or south.
(THREE, OR MORE TRACKS.)  Flagman on freight track return from west or south.
(e)
— — — — —
(SINGLE OR DOUBLE TRACK.) Flagman return from east or north.  
(ea)
— — — — — o
(THREE, OR MORE TRACKS.)  Flagman on passenger track return from east or north.
(THREE, OR MORE TRACKS.)  Flagman on freight track return from east or north.
(f)
— — —
When running, train parted; to be repeated until answered by the signal prescribed by Rule 12 (d). Answer to 12 (d).
- or -
- or -
o o o —
Protect front of train.
(g)
o o
Answer to any signal not otherwise provided for.
(h)
o o o
When train is standing, back. Answer to 12(c) and 16(c). When train is running, answer to 16(d).
(j)
o o o o
Call for signals.
(k)
— o o
(SINGLE TRACK.) To call the attention of extra train or trains of the same or inferior class or inferior right to signals displayed for a following section. 
(l)
— — o o
Approaching public crossings at grade.
- or -
— — o —
(m)
                   
Approaching stations, junctions and railroad crossings at grade.
(n)
— — o
Approaching meeting or waiting points.  Answer to 16(l).
(o)
o —
Inspect train for air leak or for brakes sticking.
(p)
Succession of short sounds
When an emergency exists and it is necessary to use engine whistle to call for brakes to be applied on moving train or cars, or when necessary to use engine whistle to signal some other movement to stop.
(q)
— o
When running against the current of traffic:
(1) Approaching stations, curves, or other points where view may be obscured.
(2) Approaching passenger or freight trains and when passing freight trains.
(z)
o — o
Transfer of air brake control.