[WIP] Los Angeles - Nippon Sharyo P865 & P2020 Metro/LRV

[Sgt_DeBones]

In this post, I'll explain the light configuration. This is important.

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Headlight
<Top lights>
[M|R] [Scrollsign] [R|M]
<Bottom lights>
[D][T|M*] + [M*|T][D]

M = Marker/Tail lights
R = Service/Running lights
D = Ditchlights (headlights that can pulse, not important for the current state of the simulator)
T = Turn signals
* = Braking lights

SoCal Railway Museum - Metro Sheep

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The top marker and running lights flash only if there's a fault with the train.

[NJTFAN1235!]

Hey, SEPTA Buses have that exact light on top whenever there's a problem. But it changes the sign to call police or such.

[Sgt_DeBones]

That's different, the result of pushing the panic button in the event of a crime or medical emergency. The purpose of these service lights are to indicate a mechanical or technical failure with the train. It is a requirement that any commercial vehicle, whether bus, light rail or truck, must have service lights in the States. Likely the same with Canada and Mexico too.

[NJTFAN1235!]

Good point.