Signals: What I don't know . . .

[NW Mailing List]

No, you may misunderstand what I said.

I'm just explaining a few concepts.

-Lynn-


On 8/6/2013 8:06 AM, nw-mailing-list-request at nwhs.org wrote:

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> Re: Signals: What I don't know . . .

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> Date:

> 8/5/2013 3:52 PM

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> 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

>


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