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Cambridge Pilotman working 27/06/2012 at 20:36 #33455 | |
Steamer
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Hi all, When working with pilotmen, under what circumstances may "Dispatch train and wait here" and "Train does not need pilotman" be legitimately used? "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) Log in to reply |
Re: Cambridge Pilotman working 27/06/2012 at 21:35 #33458 | |
AndyG
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a) when 2 trains are passing single line sucessively in same direction; equivalent of staff & ticket. b) when a shunt move to the signal where he is, that is not going to enter SLW, but return back to Cambridge. I can only help one person a day. Today's not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look too good either. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Steamer |
Re: Cambridge Pilotman working 27/06/2012 at 21:49 #33460 | |
Steamer
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Thanks, however: " said: a) when 2 trains are passing single line sucessively in same direction; equivalent of staff & ticket.Does this include working wrong direction? When working right line the normal signals protect the train, but when working wrong line what prevents second train running into the back of the first? "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) Log in to reply |
Re: Cambridge Pilotman working 27/06/2012 at 22:03 #33462 | |
Danny252
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" said:Thanks, however:In ye olden days, at least: If Absolute Block in still in use (i.e. there's phone communication or similar), the second won't be given permission by the pilotman/signalman to depart until the first has cleared the section. If AB is not in use (absolutely no communication between the ends), the second train waits the normal amount of time it would take the first train to clear the section, and then proceeds (after several prayers are said by the train crew) at a speed where it is able to stop if it suddenly sees a tail lamp ahead! If the first has to stop out of course, then dets would be placed in rear to warn any subsequent train. Last edited: 27/06/2012 at 22:05 by Danny252 Log in to reply |
Re: Cambridge Pilotman working 27/06/2012 at 22:33 #33463 | |
Josie
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" said:b) when a shunt move to the signal where he is, that is not going to enter SLW, but return back to Cambridge.What about for trains going to (e.g.) Whittlesford sidings which need to pass the pilotman but don't use the single line section (because they can reverse on the bit of the down line which is still open)? Can they use that option too? Log in to reply |
Re: Cambridge Pilotman working 27/06/2012 at 22:50 #33464 | |
AndyG
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" said:Thanks, however:Yes, subject to the signaller confirming to the pilotman that the 1st train has cleared the section. I can only help one person a day. Today's not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look too good either. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Steamer |
Re: Cambridge Pilotman working 28/06/2012 at 14:24 #33483 | |
Late Turn
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" said:Thanks, however: Rule Book Module P1 is worth a read. One snippet, detailing the means of protecting the first train in the wrong direction if a second is to follow (which, out in interest, can only be allowed if there is a Handsignalman to control movements back to the proper line): Quote: 3.5.1 Signaller controlling wrong-direction movements You can even divide the single line (into two sections on TCB lines) for movements in the wrong direction with an intermediate Handsignalman (or at any number of intermediate signal boxes on an AB line). Module TS2 (TCB signalling regs) describes the method of signalling during SLW, including the conditions that must be met before the Signalman can allow a train to enter the single line in the wrong direction: Quote: 9.3.2 In the wrong direction where there is a handsignaller opposite the signal protecting the crossover Obviously there are additional considerations on an AB line (Module TS3), but that's one for another day! Tom Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Steamer |