11-17-2014, 02:44 AM
Hi Railnet
Off the top of my head in response to your question about yellow reflective tape on railcars and locomotives; the sunrise year is 2005 and the sunset year is 2015.
Basically the regulations came into effect in 2005 and by @ June 2015 all railcars and locomotives need to be compliant.
This meant that a fleet of railcars could be worked on at the rate of 10% per year and the entire fleet would be compliant in time.
It also allowed for cars to be taped as and when they came in for service.
White tape can also be used but it requires 50% more tape to be used.
Let me know if you require more detailed further information as I reseached this subject several years ago.
Mark
Off the top of my head in response to your question about yellow reflective tape on railcars and locomotives; the sunrise year is 2005 and the sunset year is 2015.
Basically the regulations came into effect in 2005 and by @ June 2015 all railcars and locomotives need to be compliant.
This meant that a fleet of railcars could be worked on at the rate of 10% per year and the entire fleet would be compliant in time.
It also allowed for cars to be taped as and when they came in for service.
White tape can also be used but it requires 50% more tape to be used.
Let me know if you require more detailed further information as I reseached this subject several years ago.
Mark
Fake It till you Make It, then Fake It some More