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Text Here in the Great White North (Canada), beacons on locmotives are actually quite common. They are mostly used in yard applications in major terminals. Especially noted on CP Rail, they will place beacons on the top of the cab for added visibility of the locomotives when switching. It wasn't to long ago a switchman was walking down the Devil's Trap when a switcher came up behind him and slammed him into a switch stand. The guy's face is all metal. Also, these beacons are used whenever Belt Packs are involved in the marshalling of freight cars. These beacons notify crews that the locmotive cab is unmanned, and as such, they should steer clear. This application is especially noted 3 miles from my home town at a ADM Canola Elevator, in CP Rail's Saskatoon railyard, and Alyth Yard in Calgary. Until then, remember, a good railroader is a lazy railroader! [:D]Text The Mike
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