B.R.M to B.G Flashcards
Bromsgrove to Barnt Green
All signals are SAS SPAD risks UP GLOUCESTER LINE 40mph on the crossover Exceptional Railhead starts (Lickey Incline - descent of 1 in 38.... if single unit and one Traction Converter has failed, speak to WMT Control and signaller first) 80 sign Bromsgrove North Junction BA3608 BA3606 BA3602 Burcot Foot crossing 75 sign BA3600 (Summit of Lickey Incline) Blackwell South Junction Blackwell Engine Lie-by on the right, and the Down Goods Loop further on the right Exceptional Railhead ends @ the 90 sign Banner Repeater for BA3598 Blackwell North Junction BA3598 M42 Bridge SY3 CAR STOP BOARD
What speed do you go over the crossover at Bromsgrove Station?
40mph
Immediately after Bromsgrove there is Exceptional Railhead, why is this?
Due to the Lickey Incline
There is a sharp ascent of 1 in 38
Because of the sharp ascent up the Lickey Incline, why might you need to speak to WMT Control and the signaller about before leaving Bromsgrove?
If you are a single Unit and 1 of the Traction Converters have failed….. because it might be too difficult for your Unit to get up the hill on its own power, especially in poor weather)
What speed is the Crossover at Bromsgrove North Junction?
40mph
How many signals are in this section?
7
Where is the foot crossing (Burcot) located?
After the 4th signal
Where is the summit to the Lickey Incline?
Just before Blackwell South Junction (Exceptional Railhead ends after this point)
What is between Blackwell South Junction and Blackwell North Junction?
Blackwell Engine Lie-by and sand pit immediately on your right (not electrified), and
Down Goods Loop further on your right
Where is the Banner Repeater located?
Immediately before Blackwell North Junction
What large bridge do you get as you approach Barnt Green?
M42
What Junctions are between Bromsgrove to Barnt Green?
Bromsgrove North Junction
Blackwell South Junction
Blackwell North Junction
What speeds are between Bromsgrove to Barnt Green?
40mph @ crossover from Bromsgrove Station
80mph
75mph
90mph
What Line are you on?
Up Gloucester Line
When you leave Bromsgrove the Workstation is Bromsgrove…… What Workstation does it change to, and from where?
Kings Norton Workstation at the signal immediately before Barnt Green Station (SY3)