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Banbury Flashcards

1
Q

Departing Oxford, Identify the route indications when heading towards Banbury

A 
L = LOOP
M = MAIN
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2
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What is the maximum line speed from down platform at Oxford towards the Down main line

A

25 MPH

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3
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Identify the speeds departing via the down passenger loop

A

15 MPH then 25 MPH

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4
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By what type of structure is the first whistle board located after leaving Oxford on the down main line, what does the whistle board apply to and what is the associated risks with its location ?

A
  • Located on the first over bridge
  • Applies to Aristotle Crossing
  • Potential distraction to the location of OX26, Poory sighted due to the over bridge
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5
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Name the Junctions between Oxford and Banbury

A

Oxford North Junction
Wolvercote Junction
Aynho Junction

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6
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After departing Oxford on the down main the line speed is 75 MPH, Identify the next speed change

A

Oxford North

90 MPH

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7
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Name any road crossings and the type after departing Oxford

A

Yarton Lane and Sandy Lane Crossings

AHB - Automatic Half Barrier

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8
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Name the first station encountered after departing oxford

A

Tackley

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9
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The GSMR Area from Oxford is Oxford Panel Signal Box,

Where is the next change and to which Signal Box

A

Tackley

Banbury South

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10
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How Would you dispatch a DOO Passenger service train from the Down Platform at Heyford Station

A

DOO Mirror

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11
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On leaving Heyford station, identify the line speed and locations to Banbury

A

75 MPH (Next Signal After Heyford)
90 MPH Aynho
85 MPH M40 Bridge
75 and MPH Approaching Banbury

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12
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What is the last station in the down direction before reaching Banbury and method of dispatch

A

Kings Sutton

Look Back

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13
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On Departure from Kings Sutton, state the aspects that can be displayed in next signal BS86 and any risks after departure from the station

A

The Signal is a 2 Aspect signal which can display a red or green aspect.
There is a potential risk of a SOYSPAD after departing Kings Sutton

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14
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BS84 Located on the Down Main at Banbury South, What indications would you require to be signalled in to Platform 1 and what is the speed

A

J.I. 1

15 MPH

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15
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What type of signals are encountered at Banbury

A

Colour Light and Semaphore

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16
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State the controlling signallers at Banbury and any instructions regarding to GSMR Area

A

Banbury South and Banbury North

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17
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Describe the shunt via Banbury North from Platform 1

A

Semaphore (Lower quadrant)
Semaphore left hand signal (Upper quadrant) - Signalled on to the down goods
Semaphore right hand side (Lower quadrant) to down main

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18
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Describe the shunt via Banbury North from platform 2

A

Position Light from BN43 to down good or down main

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19
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After Changing ends behind the three stacked shunting signals facing Banbury on the down main line at banbury north, Describe the routes from these signals

A

TOP - Up Goods
MIDDLE - Up Main platform 3
BOTTOM - Towards BN25 next semaphore ground disc on the down main

20
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BN80 Signal (Middle of the three stacked shunting signals facing the up direction on the down main line at Banbury North) has been known to allegedly “jam” in the off position. Are you aware of any instructions relating to this ?

A

If this signal is already off after having changed ends (especially during hours of darkness or poor visibility) Visually check the points are in the correct position before moving your train. if you are unable to see the position of the points clearly, you must contact the controlling signalman at Banbury North Signal Box before doing anything

21
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From which platform at Banbury can you arrive and the reverse without the need to shunt and state the location of the signals when facing south

A 
Signal Located off the end of the platforms and between the down main and relief line
Platform 1 (Left hand side)
Platform 2 (Right Hand side)
22
Q

When departing platforms 1 or 2 heading south, what is the speed through the crossover to the UP Main and state any risks associated with the approach to the next signal BS5

A

15 MPH Crossover

Next Signal BS5 Could still be at Danger

23
Q

State the line speed on the Up Main line after leaving Banbury Station ?

A

90 MPH

24
Q

Name the four crossings situated between Aynho junction and Heyford and which crossing is a R&G

A

Abernethys Crossing
Chiswell Farm Crossing
Somerton Crossing (R&G)
Knaptons Crossing

25
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How would you dispatch a DOO Passenger train from the Main line platform at Kings Sutton?

A

DOO Mirror

26
Q

What is the Next Permanent line speed restriction after leaving Kings sutton on the Up Main line and where?

A

75 MPH Aynho

27
Q

After Departing Kings sutton, next signal is displaying a single flashing yellow, what are your actions

A

If possible stop at the signal and contact the signaller or stop at junction signal

28
Q

State the routes from the signal protecting Aynho junction

A

Main Aspect = Up Main
J.I. 1 = Up Goods Loop
J.I. 2 Chiltern Line
J.I.4 Chiltern Line

29
Q

On approach to Kings Sutton, state the signal aspects that can be displayed at BS108

A 
Red
Double Yellow
Double Flashing Yellow
Green
(Signal Cannot Display Single Yellow)
30
Q

If BS108 is displaying a flashing double yellow, state the route this is applicable to

A

Down Bicester Reversible ( Chiltern Line )

31
Q

After Proceeding beyond BS108, State the indication you require from BS104 PRIa when signalled towards Oxford

A

Arrow Pointing straight up Vertically

32
Q

If the junction signal BS104 at Aynho is displaying a Red Aspect, state the indication displayed in the PRI

A

The PRI will be Blank with no indication

33
Q

Can Trains be signalled towards the Chiltern line if you approach Aynho Junction on Green Aspects

A

Yes

Must Observe the PRI as an indication of route setting at Aynho Junction

34
Q

State the route indications from the turn back signal BS106 at Aynho junction on green aspects

A 
UM = Up Main
UG = Up Goods
UB = Up Bicester
DB = Down Bicester
35
Q

What is the next change in line speed on the Up Main line once you have passed Aynho Junction and state the Location?

A

90 MPH

Approaching Heyford

36
Q

How is DOO Passenger train dispatched from the Up Mainline Platform at Heyford?

A

Look Back

37
Q

What prominent permanent way feature is there approaching Tackley station in the Up Direction ?

A

An Emergency crossover, accompanied by a ground frame (Tackley Ground frame)

38
Q

Between Tackley and Wolvercote, Name the R&G crossing

A

Roundham

39
Q

OX7 Wolvercote junction, state the indication required to be signalled on to the Up Passener Loop and Speed

A

J.I. 1

25 MPH

40
Q

What advanced indication would you receive if the route was set from the Up Main line to the Up Platform at Oxford station?

A

A Single flashing yellow aspect at the signal before the junction signal

41
Q

OX19 state the indications required for Oxford Station and Speeds

A

J.I. 1 = Up Platform 1 = 25 mph

J.I. 2 = Bay Platform 3 = 15 mph

42
Q

Can you name any areas that change from three aspect to four aspect signals between Banbury north and Oxford station ( in the Up Direction ) ?

A

BS 11 to BS 108 Approaching Kings sutton

OX 7 to OX 15 at Wolvercote

43
Q

Describe a wrong direction speed board and where would you find three of them on the route ?

A

BLACK X WITH MAX SPEED
Yarnton Lane
Sandy Lane
Somerton

44
Q

Which Areas on this route are particularly prone to low rail adhesion during autumn leaf fall season or heavy fall

A

Tackley

Heyford

45
Q

Which Platform on this route has been known to Cause persistent door close problems and why ?

A

The Up Platform at Heyford due to the cant of the line

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