49 C.F.R. § 299.433

Current through November 30, 2024
Section 299.433 - Exterior lights
(a)Headlights. Each leading end of a trainset shall be equipped with two or more headlights.
(1) Each headlight shall produce 80,000 candela.
(2) Headlights shall be arranged to illuminate signs in the right-of-way.
(3) Headlights shall be recognized 600 m (1,968 feet) ahead of the cab car by a driver in another trainset or a maintenance person standing in the right-of-way under clear weather conditions.
(b)Taillights (marking devices).
(1) The trailing end of the trainset shall be equipped with two red taillights;
(2) Each taillight shall be located at least 1.2 m (3.9 feet) above rail;
(3) Each taillight shall be recognizable 200 m (656 feet) ahead of the cab car by a driver in another trainset or a maintenance person standing in the right-of-way under clear weather conditions;
(4) Taillights of the trailing end of the trainset shall be on when the trainset is in operation;
(5) Taillights shall not be on in the direction of trainset travel, except if the driver shall re-position the trainset in a station. Such re-positioning operations shall be done in accordance with the railroad's operating rules; and
(6) In an emergency situation, the headlight on the rear of the trainset may serve as the taillights in accordance with the railroad's operating rules.

49 C.F.R. §299.433

85 FR 69731 , 12/3/2020