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| Hashmark (#) at Wilton Junction 20/11/2016 at 13:02 #88421 | |
PeterDa
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What is the meaning of this symbol? it isn't explained on the Wiki page that explains all the other symbiology.
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| Hashmark (#) at Wilton Junction 20/11/2016 at 14:05 #88422 | |
KymriskaDraken
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It denotes that the points next to it are switch diamonds. Kev Log in to reply The following users said thank you: TUT, DaveHarries, PeterDa |
| Hashmark (#) at Wilton Junction 20/11/2016 at 19:31 #88426 | |
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PeterDa
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KymriskaDraken in post 88422 said:It denotes that the points next to it are switch diamonds.Thank you; does this have practical significance in the simulation? (for example compared to Tunnel Junction) Last edited: 20/11/2016 at 19:40 by PeterDa Reason: clearer Log in to reply |
| Hashmark (#) at Wilton Junction 20/11/2016 at 22:28 #88431 | |
Steamer
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Switch diamonds are the same as diamond crossings, with the difference that the rails move in the center of the diamond, so there's no gap in the rail for a passing train- see photo here: http://www.roscalen.com/signals/London/DuddingHill/070906/SwitchDiamond.jpg They permit higher speeds than conventional diamonds. In the simulation, they operate in the same way as points, and can fail if you have failures turned on. "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: 20/11/2016 at 22:28 by Steamer Reason: . Log in to reply The following users said thank you: AndyG, PeterDa |
| Hashmark (#) at Wilton Junction 21/11/2016 at 01:39 #88436 | |
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TUT
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Steamer in post 88431 said:Switch diamonds are the same as diamond crossings, with the difference that the rails move in the center of the diamond, so there's no gap in the rail for a passing train- see photo here: http://www.roscalen.com/signals/London/DuddingHill/070906/SwitchDiamond.jpg They permit higher speeds than conventional diamonds.In terms of the signaller that would presumably be important information to know when locking points manually or when authorising a train to pass a signal at danger. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: PeterDa |
