SEC. 39-7. TRANSPORTING LOOSE MATERIALS.

   A railroad company transporting loose materials commits an offense if it fails to transport the loose materials in a manner which prevents the escape of any part of the load due to blowing or spilling. (Ord. 18100)

SEC. 39-8. OPERATING RAILROAD CARS WITHOUT ENGINES.

   (a)   A person commits an offense if he operates a railroad car without an engine across or along any public street or highway within the city.

   (b)   It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a) if:

      (1)   the railroad car is self-powered and is equipped with FRA standard signalling and lighting devices for warning of the railroad car’s approach; or

      (2)   a flagman is present at each traffic approach. (Ord. 18100)

SEC. 39-9. RINGING BELL.

   (a)   A person commits an offense if he operates a train within the city and fails to sound the train’s bell or audible warning device:

      (1)   before starting the train; or

      (2)   upon approaching any street crossing within the city.

   (b)   It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a) of this section if the train’s movements are within railroad yards. (Ord. 18100)

SEC. 39-10. SOUNDING WHISTLE OR HORN.

   A person commits an offense if he operates a train within the city and fails to sound the train’s whistle or horn at least 1320 feet from any public street or highway before crossing the street or highway. (Ord. 18100)

SEC. 39-11. JUMPING OFF OR CLINGING TO TRAINS.

   A person commits an offense if he jumps off or clings to a train while the train is in motion. It is a defense to prosecution under this section if the person is a paying train passenger or an employee or official of the railroad company operating or owning the train. (Ord. 18100)