Why does the MILW 261 have a diesel style air horn along with the normal steam whistle? I know that some streamliner steamers had air horns because you counldn't here the whistles a their high operating speeds.
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| Author: | CMST.P.&OLakeElmo [ Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 261's Horn |
Why does the MILW 261 have a diesel style air horn along with the normal steam whistle? I know that some streamliner steamers had air horns because you counldn't here the whistles a their high operating speeds. HELP
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| Author: | RS27 [ Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 261's Horn |
I've heard [not sure if it is true] that it is there as backup - if some idiot looks like they are going to blow thru a crossing they can lean on that and get their attention faster than the more traditional whistle. |
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