Aquinas' definition. The Oxford Concise Dictionary of the Christian Church defines acedia (or accidie) as a state of restlessness and inability either to work or to pray. Some see it as the precursor to slothâone of the seven deadly sins.
A train horn is a powerful air horn that serves as an audible warning device on electric and Diesel locomotives. The horn's primary purpose is to alert persons and animals to an oncoming train, especially when approaching a grade crossing. The horn is also used for acknowledging signals given by railroad employees, such as during switching operations.
Train crews may also sound their horns when there is a vehicle, person, or animal on or near the track, and the crew determines it is appropriate to provide warning. Crews may also sound the horn when. there are track or construction workers within 25 feet of a live track, or when gates and lights at the.