Signals: What I don't know . . .

[NW Mailing List]

On 8/5/2013 2:58 PM, NW Mailing List wrote:

> I believe they would place signals logistically in the right 

> locations. Its important to know what train may be ahead of your train 

> in case of stoppage, brake failure, broken knuckle, which happens on 

> grades.

> If theres a circumstance you would recieve train orders that would 

> circumvent a signal aspect.

> Say a signal is supposed to be absolute stop the orders would tell you 

> you may stop and proceed(slow and proceed).

> Other signals may be designated stop and proceed  or indication or 

> have a specific light on/off to indicate stop and proceed.

>

> Signals tho they can indicate block occupancy, they say more what 

> speed the train should run, thats true for advance signals having 2 or 

> more heads, or like N&W the one head and additional lights.

>

> A signal's designation is based on its location and what it protects 

> and how to do it.

>

> -Lynn-

Lynn,
     I don't see any question marks in your post, so, I am not sure you 
understand signals and the rules governing them. Is that a fair statement?

Jimmy Lisle