Mandate for a new air horn on all new (in production) diesel locomotives?

Trains Magazine General Discussion
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Some where I heard that the Federal Railroad Administration or maybe the DOT had made a mandate for a new air horn on all new (in production) diesel locomotives. Does anyone have information on this? Is there a web link I can access to review the ruling? Where can I find documentation on this subject?

Best regards,
Frank Swafford

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I think they were just blowing hot air . . . .

Gabe

P.S. I should be kicked off the forum for that one.

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49CFR229.129 96db at 100ft …since 1980/1996rev. in 61 FR 8887

Hope you are not talking about the interim “Train Horn Rule” and all the nutcases trying to circumvent safety at the crossings…http://www.fra.dot.gov/us/press-releases/57

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To Mudchicken

Thanks for the information, no, I’m not referring to that ruling. This is in reference to a new type of air horn or different sound. Something like a K3L air horn.

Thanks,

Frank Swafford