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 From my days working on the Scioto Division 40+ years ago, my timetable
> from then shows a short section of single track through Chillicothe. 
> And if
> I’ve figured out where this picture is, it it looking west at the east 
> end
> of the single track section. But the lack of Clear is not for the end 
> of
> the two tracks but rather for the resumption of double track 1.5 miles
> ahead.

Larry, As described above, I don't think you've got the signal's 
location correct. I've never seen a double-mast signal on a single track 
section (if I understand your wording correctly). The 1984 track chart 
seems to show it as the westbound signal at the west end of the 
double-track looking west toward the former B&O Xing and the US Hwy 50 
overhead bridge. Perhaps someone from the Columbus District can confirm 
or correct.

It's a bit confusing, but I now see why there cannot be a 'Clear' 
indication for either Track 1 or 2. The fact that at the next 
interlocking, one mile further west, Train Control ends factors into 
this as well. Great discussion re signaling in general!

John Garner, Down in the hills of Giles Co.