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| "Right-away" or "right-of-way"? 13/11/2011 at 07:03 #22826 | |
maxand
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I saw this message in the Southampton sim and wondered if it should have been "right-of-way". Never heard of "right-away" used in this context, only in "I'll do it right away" (meaning immediately).
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| Re: "Right-away" or "right-of-way"? 13/11/2011 at 07:13 #22827 | |
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ralphjwchadkirk
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Right-away is when the guard gives the right away signal to the driver. Officially, it is the ready-to-start signal. In that case, I suspect it means the driver is waiting for the signal to clear and his departure time. Log in to reply |
| Re: "Right-away" or "right-of-way"? 13/11/2011 at 07:47 #22830 | |
Peter Bennet
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At many stations it accompanied by an illuminated sign "RA" on the signal post, often preceded by a "CD" for close doors- which enables the driver to receive the instructions without leaving his seat and looking back to the guard/platform staff. There's a bit about it all here. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Re: "Right-away" or "right-of-way"? 13/11/2011 at 10:35 #22834 | |
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AndyG
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I guess 'Right Away' is short for 'All right to start and move away'
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| Re: "Right-away" or "right-of-way"? 13/11/2011 at 11:48 #22837 | |
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maxand
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Thanks to all who replied. That clears that up! Peter, I couldn't make your link work but this seems to be correct. Quote: 4.10 Right-away indicators Log in to reply |
| Re: "Right-away" or "right-of-way"? 13/11/2011 at 13:30 #22848 | |
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Danny252
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If he's waiting for the Right of Way, I think we need to ask someone where the track's gone...
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| Re: "Right-away" or "right-of-way"? 13/11/2011 at 14:28 #22853 | |
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kbarber
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I think ultimately its jargon. AndyG is absolutely right about the meaning but I've never heard of any more verbose instruction/description it could be derived from; not to say there wasn't, back in even earlier days than mine...
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| Re: "Right-away" or "right-of-way"? 13/11/2011 at 15:12 #22855 | |
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Peter Bennet
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Possible etymology might be a spoken "right, away [you go] driver". Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Re: "Right-away" or "right-of-way"? 13/11/2011 at 15:45 #22858 | |
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TimB2010
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IN my (brief) experience, "the Right Away" is a synonym for giving the driver permission to proceed immediately, or "right away". "Giving The Right Away" is correctly referred to as "Operating the TRTS/TRS".
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| Re: "Right-away" or "right-of-way"? 13/11/2011 at 16:06 #22860 | |
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Zoe
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" said:"Giving The Right Away" is correctly referred to as "Operating the TRTS/TRS". TRTS is different, it is simply letting the signalman know that the train is ready to start. The RA button is separate. Last edited: 13/11/2011 at 16:07 by Zoe Log in to reply |
| Re: "Right-away" or "right-of-way"? 14/11/2011 at 03:54 #22879 | |
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officer dibble
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" said:" said:How I tell it to new starters at work......."Giving The Right Away" is correctly referred to as "Operating the TRTS/TRS". TRTS - 2 to 2 1/2 minutes before to notify the "Bobby" that you are there, the train is fully crewed and is ready to roll. CD - Close Doors, nominally used for driver only operated services, whether the be in service or an ECS move. RA - Right away, station work complete and doors secured, so off you go driver. They seem to grasp it quicker this way. When in doubt - Contingency plan 2A. Someone didn't buy the milk - 2A. Someone sneezed at Swansea - 2A. A driver complains the cab is too cold - 2A. Unable to operate a HEx service 4 vice 8 - 2A. Points failure at Ipswich - 2A. Landslip at Pitlochry - 2A Log in to reply |
| Re: "Right-away" or "right-of-way"? 14/11/2011 at 05:37 #22880 | |
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pilotman
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Right-away goes back a long way. I am without my "Red for Danger" at the moment, but I recall there was an accident on the Cornwall rly. - Menheniot I think - in the mid 1800's. With 2 trains in the platform the Station Master shouted "Right away Dick". Unfortunately for him both guards were named Dick and unfortunate consequences ensued when the wrong train left.
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| Re: "Right-away" or "right-of-way"? 30/12/2011 at 14:11 #26463 | |
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TimB2010
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Having re-read my comment, you are absolutely right Zoe.
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