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| IB Homes with Semaphore Distant 09/11/2020 at 18:00 #133740 | |
headshot119
4869 posts |
In idle conversation that came up with someone had me wondering how many cases there are in the England, Wales and Scotland, where a color light Intermediate Block (IB) has a semaphore distant signal which reads up to it to provide the yellow / green aspect on approach. I am aware of the situation at Workington Main No 2 where WN2.8 signal has a fixed semaphore distant underneath it which acts as a distant for WN2.11 signal. Does anyone else have any other current (Not historical) examples? "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| IB Homes with Semaphore Distant 09/11/2020 at 18:10 #133741 | |
jc92
3687 posts |
Nothing I can think of currently, however, up until very recently (technically historical but very recent), Blackpool North No2 and Grimsby Marsh Junction.
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| IB Homes with Semaphore Distant 09/11/2020 at 18:29 #133742 | |
Steamer
3985 posts |
Not main line (and not formally an IB), but the East Lancs has Home/Distant combos at Bury South exiting the loop, the distants read to a 2 aspect colour light on the other side of the Metrolink bridge. The arrangement presumably allows shunting to take place on the Heywood branch, though why this would be desirable given the 'ski jump' I'm not sure. EDIT: New Bridge on the NYMR as well, though again stretching the definition of IB. "Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q) Last edited: 09/11/2020 at 18:31 by Steamer Reason: None given Log in to reply |
| IB Homes with Semaphore Distant 09/11/2020 at 18:43 #133743 | |
pedroathome
915 posts |
Another at Castleton East Junction,
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| IB Homes with Semaphore Distant 09/11/2020 at 19:35 #133747 | |
Edgemaster
332 posts |
pedroathome in post 133743 said:Another at Castleton East Junction,Seemingly not anymore: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjm2009/48281323182/ Previously: https://www.flickr.com/photos/llangollen_signalman/34710128526/ Last edited: 09/11/2020 at 19:35 by Edgemaster Reason: None given Log in to reply |
| IB Homes with Semaphore Distant 09/11/2020 at 21:29 #133752 | |
elltrain3
372 posts |
Harringay Park Junc (Frame) had a Semaphore (Abliet Motor Worked) IB for the section to Gospel Oak (Panel) and the Semaphore Distant acted as the repeater for Gospel Oaks First signal, which is similar! Should add this is historic as both boxes vanished when the Line to barking was electrified! Resident Mock Maker! / "The Out Of Control Host" Last edited: 09/11/2020 at 21:31 by elltrain3 Reason: None given Log in to reply |
| IB Homes with Semaphore Distant 09/11/2020 at 23:14 #133756 | |
Late Turn
699 posts |
Elmton & Creswell, between Mansfield and Worksop. The Up IB home has two semaphore distants reading up to it, the outer co-located with the Up Home and the inner co-located with the Up Starter (i.e. section signal). Sadly it's pretty much permanently switched out nowadays, and probably won't be with us for much longer, but it's still occasionally switched in for one reason or another.
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| IB Homes with Semaphore Distant 10/11/2020 at 00:14 #133758 | |
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pedroathome
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Edgemaster in post 133747 said:pedroathome in post 133743 said:Another at Castleton East Junction,Seemingly not anymore: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjm2009/48281323182/ That's what I get for getting eras mixed uo Log in to reply |