Reply to "Steam whistle signals..."

Gregg posted:

Kelly Anderson posted:

In our rule book the heading title is "Engine Whistle Signals", not "Train Whistle Signals".  Accordingly, we blow three shorts when the engine backs our of the station pulling a train.

Yep my rule book says the same thing...Another rule under  Signals .... A signal to move forward or move backward must be given in relation to the front of the controlling unit.

Some whistles would apply only to trains such as  sections etc.    ________ 00

 

That seems like a very clear answer to my question! The direction of the "controlling unit" in my example would be reverse, making the correct signal 3 short toots...

Thanks guys!!