A signal Question for Ben et.al.

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There is a slow release relay in the circuit. This was to allow the bioler of the steam engine and cab to pass the signal before it dropped to stop (in a C.P.) or restricting (at an automatic). If the engineer saw a red signal flash in his face, he would have to take it as a stop signal even though his engine caused it. The timing varies to the relay.

Larry Stanley
Lead Signalman


> Subject: A Signal Question for Ben et.al.



> Go to the 9min 50 sec spot on this video and watch as 611 passes a clear 

> signal.

> 

>   My question is this: Why does it take until the engine, tender, 

> canteen and approx 7-8 cars (10 sec.) for the signal to drop to STOP? 

> Have seen short delays in signal changes, but, never before anything 

> that took this long.

> 

> Jimmy Lisle