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| Peterborough query 11/09/2010 at 21:48 #1747 | |
Peter Bennet
5402 posts |
Was travelling up the US from Stoke Jn to Peterborough this evening (55022 tour) and noticed that on the DS every 1/4 mile or so (not regularly spaced) that there were treadle switches. Anyone know what they are for? Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Peterborough query 11/09/2010 at 21:48 #11392 | |
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Peter Bennet
5402 posts |
Was travelling up the US from Stoke Jn to Peterborough this evening (55022 tour) and noticed that on the DS every 1/4 mile or so (not regularly spaced) that there were treadle switches. Anyone know what they are for? Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Peterborough query 12/09/2010 at 11:28 #11403 | |
BarryM
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Peter, would these be the type you saw? http://www.ansaldo-sts.com/AnsaldoSTS/EN/Business/Components/Treadles/index.sdo Barry Barry, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Log in to reply |
| Peterborough query 12/09/2010 at 12:59 #11405 | |
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Peter Bennet
5402 posts |
Not quite though that looks like the control gubbins that would go inside the thing. The things I am referring to are the standard BR treadles that you can see approaching say level crossings.to trip the closure sequence. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Peterborough query 12/09/2010 at 21:32 #11413 | |
clive
2789 posts |
I remember asking somewhere about these some years ago. I *think* the consensus was that there was major work going on on the DS, and these were to activate a warning system (TOWS?).
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| Peterborough query 12/09/2010 at 21:59 #11416 | |
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UKTrainMan
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If it was for TOWS then the treadle I am used to seeing for it is a silver-coloured square 'box' just inside one of the rails, a bit like as seen in this photo. Of-course it could always be different around the country. Whilst we're on the subject, this Wikipedia article may be of assistance. Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for. Log in to reply |
