Massachusetts § 169 - Vacuum brakes; mufflers
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 169 — Vacuum brakes; mufflers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 169. Vacuum brakes; mufflers
Section 169. A railroad corporation using any vacuum brake shall provide and use on every locomotive equipped therewith a muffler or other appliance, approved in writing by the department, for deadening the noise incident to the operation of such brake; but any other appliance may be used upon any locomotive for the purpose of experiment only, for not more than thirty days, but not upon more than two locomotives of the same corporation at any one time. Every application to the department for approval of such appliances shall be in writing; and such approval may be revoked by the department by written notice to the corporation.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 169
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 169 cover?
Section 169 ("Vacuum brakes; mufflers") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 169?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 169 apply to my situation?
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