B.G to B.R.M Flashcards
Barnt Green to Bromsgrove
90mph on Down Gloucester (Changes from DG Fast at Barnt Green Junction)
BA3601
BA3603 (2 Flash yellow for PL. 1, 2 & 3)
Blackwell North Junction (Not electrified)
On left is Down Goods Loop (accessed via the Junction….. so it’s not electrified) and on the right is the Engine Lie-By which is also not electrified
75 sign
EXCEPTIONAL RAILHEAD STARTS (Lickey Incline - Expect a sharp descent 1 in 38)
PRI for PL. 1, 2 & 3
Summit of Lickey Incline
80 sign and Warning Board for 40mph right
BA3609 (1 flash yellow for PL. 1, 2 & 3)
Foot crossing
PRI for PL. 1, 2 & 3
Warning Board for 50mph - magnet is suppressed, applies only to the Down Bromsgrove Loop which is after the Station
BA3611 (Junction Indicator for PL. 1, 2 & 3)
Bromsgrove North Junction
90 sign
40mph at the crossovers
(You can’t be routed into Platform 4, because there is no turn-back signal when you change ends to come back the other way)
CAR STOP BOARD
How many signals are in this section? Explain the sequence
4
Normal signal - 2 yellow flash for PL 1, 2, 3 - PRI - 1 yellow flash for PL 1, 2, 3 - PRI - Junction Indicator
Where does the Exceptional Railhead start?
In between Blackwell North Junction and Blackwell South Junction
What do you notice about the gradient?
There is a sharp descent of 1 in 38, so more care needs to be taken to ensure you have full control
What is on the right, in between Blackwell North Junction and Blackwell South Junction?
Blackwell Engine Lie-by with a sand pit….. it is NOT electrified
At the 80mph sign, what speed is the Warning Board for?
40mph right turn
After what signal aspect is Burcot foot crossing located?
After the signal capable of showing 1 yellow flash
The AWS for the Warning Board for 50mph is suppressed….. when is the only time the warning would sound?
If you were going to the Down Bromsgrove Loop (which is after Bromsgrove so doesn’t apply to you anyway)
The Junction Indicator signal….. what positions are for the Platforms…..?
1. Platform 1
2. Platform 2
3. Platform 3
- Junction Position 6 (Platform 1 is furthest to the right)
- Junction Position 5
- Junction Position 4
What speed would you go over Bromsgrove North Junction at?
40mph
What Platform are you not allowed to use at Bromsgrove….. why?
Platform 4, because there is no turn-back signal when you change ends to come back the other way
What Junctions are between Barnt Green to Bromsgrove?
Blackwell North Junction
Blackwell South Junction
Bromsgrove North Junction
What speeds are between Barnt Green to Bromsgrove?
90mph
75mph
80mph
(40mph if using crossover at Bromsgrove North Junction)
Before you get to Barnt Green, the Workstation was Kings Norton….. What Workstation does it change to, and from where?
Bromsgrove Workstation at the first signal at Barnt Green (BA3601)
What is the name of the Bridge after the M42, just before Blackwell North Junction?
Linthurst Newtown
The 75mph sign is where the Exceptional Railhead starts….. what feature is directly on the right hand side?
Blackwell Engine Lie By
What speed board is after the first PRI?
80mph, with a 40 Right warning board
What is the name of the Bridge before Bromsgrove North Junction?
Finstall Road Bridge
Who controls the ECO?
Rugby
What aspect should BA3603 show and where is it located?
Double flashing yellow or double yellow
It is the 2nd signal after Barnt Green
What aspect should BA3609 show and where is it located?
Single flashing yellow or single yellow
It is the 3rd signal after Barnt Green (after the 80mph sign and the 40 right Warning Board)
What is the Bridge called after Bromsgrove North Junction?
St Godswalds Bridge
Where is the nice house in between?
The PRI and the 50 Left Warning Board (AWS is suppressed and relates only to the Down Bromsgrove Loop
EXAM……. What are the junctions between Barnt Green and Bromsgrove?
Barnt Green Junction
Blackwell North Junction
Blackwell South Junction
Bromsgrove North Junction
EXAM……. Maximum speed?
90mph
EXAM……. Name of the foot crossing?
Burcot Foot Crossing
EXAM……. Maximum speed through the crossover before the station?
40mph
EXAM……. What is the signalling centre?
West Midlands Signalling Centre - Bromsgrove Workstation
EXAM……. What is the signalling sequence after receiving 2 flashing yellows at BA 3603 to go into Platform 2?
BA 3603 2 flashing yellows
BA 3609 PRI Number 5 position
BA 3609 1 flashing yellow
BA 3611 PRI Number 5 position
BA 3611 single yellow with number 5 Junction Indicator
Stop before BA 9621
EXAM……. What is the signalling sequence after receiving 2 flashing yellows at BA 3603 to go into Platform 3?
BA 3603 2 flashing yellows
BA 3609 PRI Number 4 position
BA 3609 1 flashing yellow
BA 3611 PRI Number 4 position
BA 3611 single yellow with number 5 Junction Indicator
Stop before BA 7619
EXAM……. How many right handed signals are there on the route, including any shunt signals?
2
EXAM……. Which lines are not electrified?
Blackwell Engine lie-by
EXAM……. Can you proceed with number 1 indicator at SY 3 approaching Barnt Green?
No…… as the Up Gloucester Slow Line is not electrified
EXAM……. What would you do if you received just a main aspect at signal BA 3611 before Bromsgrove?
Main aspect signal would take you to Platform 4….. so you would stop and contact the signaller because there is not a return signal on Platform 4
