by Ken V
With the 4th of July just around the corner, I was wondering how those who work in the cab of a locomotive felt about fireworks displays occurring nearby the right of way. This would apply to either the large displays put on by towns and cities and the typical backyard (burning schoolhouse) type. Do you like to watch them, are they a distraction from the job, or could you not care less? Do you slow down/stop and look, or just keep on rolling?
I've been curious about this for a few years, and thought I'd ask today since we just finished our Canada Day celebrations, complete with all sorts of pyrotechnics within easy view of the passing trains:
"Why didn't you dim your lights?"
"Sorry, there were some fireworks going off to the north. Didn't see you coming"
If I were to do my own backyard fireworks, (my weekend property is about 30 feet from a CPR mainline) should I hold back while any trains are approaching or give the crew a show?
I've been curious about this for a few years, and thought I'd ask today since we just finished our Canada Day celebrations, complete with all sorts of pyrotechnics within easy view of the passing trains:
"Why didn't you dim your lights?"
"Sorry, there were some fireworks going off to the north. Didn't see you coming"
If I were to do my own backyard fireworks, (my weekend property is about 30 feet from a CPR mainline) should I hold back while any trains are approaching or give the crew a show?