Doncaster Station Route Learning Flashcards
What platform indications can you receive from D308 signal?
T, 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8
What platform indications can you receive from the signal on the Thorne Slow bridge?
0, 1 & 3
What platform indications can you receive from D308 if terminating at Doncaster?
T, 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 or 8
What platform indications can you receive from the signal on the Thorne Slow bridge if terminating at Doncaster?
0, 1 or 3
What platform indications can you receive from D308 if continuing to Sheffield?
T, 3, 4 or 8
What platform indications can you receive from the signal on the Thorne Slow bridge if continuing to Sheffield?
3 only.
Can you shunt into the West Yard?
No, shunting in the West Yard is not permitted.
Can you shunt into the 2 way goods 1 & 2?
Yes but only when ECS
On what authority can you enter the 2 way goods 1 & 2 from the North end of the station?
On authority of ground position light
On what authority can you enter the 2 way goods 1 & 2 from the South end of the station?
On authority of an associated position light on a signal and route indicator
When shunting at the North end of the station, can you accept a ‘T’ route indication?
No, ‘T’ is for trouble. There are no signalled moves back to the station if you accept a ‘T’.
What is the significance of the signal located on the Up slow on the south end of the station?
This is used as a replatforming signal between platforms 1, 2 & 3
What is the risk of using the signal located on the Up Slow at the South end of the station when starting from Platform 3?
There are 2 intermediate signals on platform 3 (double yellow at first signal by steps, single yellow at platform end & red at the re-platforming signal itself after changing ends)
Out of the two position lights on the North end of the station used to access 2 way goods 1 and 2, which is used to enter 2 way goods 2?
The one furthest away from the station (under bridge)
Out of the two position lights on the North end of the station used to access 2 way goods 1 and 2, which is used to enter 2 way goods 1?
The closest one to the station
When in a 2 or 3 car, what can be used as a marker to confirm that you are behind the position light used to enter 2 way goods 1?
When you stop short of the back of the furthest position light (under bridge), you know you are comfortably behind the one closest to the station that you must obey to enter 2 way goods 1.
If you are asked to get behind either of the position lights to get you into the 2 way goods lines, what indications should you receive from the platform starting signal?
Main aspect
What is an alternative shunt at the North end if you were unsure of what the signaller was instructing you to do?
To get behind the Thorne Limit of Shunt and re-enter the station from D308
Which signals can be used as re-platforming signals at the South end of the station to move between platforms 3, 4, 5 and 8?
The two signals adjacent to each other on the Down Up West Slow 1 & 2
What does a ‘V’ indication mean?
2 Way Goods 1
What does a ‘G’ indication mean?
2 Way Goods 2
Can you receive a platform 0 indication from D308?
No, you must receive a ‘T’ at D308 and be brought to the signal on the Thorne Slow Bridge.
What is the speed over the points into platform 0?
15mph
What is the speed into the buffer at platform 0?
20mph
What is the speed over the points at Marshgate Junction & when crossing the points to get from D308 to platforms 4, 6,7 & 8?
25mph
What is the speed over the points to get between the Up Fast and Up Slow and between the Down Fast and Down Slow?
40mph
What is the speed over the ladder?
15mph
What is the speed into platform 1?
25mph
Where is the stopping point on platform 1?
Subway to then change ends.
If re-platforming from platform 1 via signals at the south end of the station, what is the only route indication that you can accept?
E- Up East Slow
What is the speed into platform 2 in a 170?
5mph
What is a risk in platform 2?
TPWS long way from buffer
Where is the stopping point on platform 3 in both directions?
By zone 10 sign/steps or at waiting room when returning to Hull
What route indication do you require from platform 3 to continue to Sheffield?
Main aspect and ‘S’
What route indication do you require from platform 3 if shunting behind the re-platforming signal at the south end of the station?
Main aspect double yellow- single yellow at platform end and red at re-platforming signal itself.
What is the speed over the final points when joining the Down Sheffield?
25mph
Where is the stopping point on platform 4 in both directions?
Men’s toilets when continuing to Sheffield, vending machine when returning to Hull
Which platform do you require a position light to be cleared for after passing D308?
Platform 4
On platform 4, what indication do you require to continue to Sheffield?
Main aspect and ‘S’ indication
Does the 40mph board apply when signalled onto the Up Thorne from Platform 4?
No, this only applies to trains continuing on the Down Fast or Down Slow.
What is the speed into platform 5?
15mph
What is the risk with platform 5?
TPWS is far away from buffer
What is the maximum configuration you can fit into platform 5?
2 car trains only.
What is the speed into platform 6?
15mph
What is the risk with platform 6?
Right handed signal
When leaving the 2 way goods 1 or 2, what type of signal do you leave on the authority of?
Main aspect irrespective of direction you are leaving from
What is the speed into platform 7?
15mph
What is the risk with platform 7?
Left handed signal as normal but read across risk with platform 8 and signal for leaving 2 way goods 1
What is the order of the lines through the station from top to bottom when looking at a map?
Down Slow
Down Fast
Up Fast
Up Slow
What type of signal gives you authority to leave the middle road between platforms 6 & 7?
Position light
Can you enter or leave the middle road when in service and why?
No, you must only enter and leave as ECS. This is because you are leaving on authority of a position light and there is no platform to board/disembark passengers.
When accessing or leaving a train on the middle road, what must you do?
Obtain a line block from the signaller to board/disembark the train
Where is the stopping point on platform 8 in both directions?
Before magnet and next to waiting room when going to Hull and between gap in two buildings when continuing to Sheffield
What indication do you need from Platform 8 when continuing to Sheffield?
Main aspect and ‘S’.
What speed is it over all unmarked points?
25mph
What is the speed approaching D308?
25mph
What is the speed on the Up Thorne after leaving the station area towards Bentley Junction?
80mph
What is the speed on the Down Slow when travelling towards Hull?
70 dropping to 40
What is the speed on the Down Fast in both directions?
100mph
What is the speed on the up fast when travelling towards London?
100mph increasing to 120mph after the station area
What is the speed on the Up Slow when travelling towards London?
50 increasing to 70
Which lines in the station are uni-directional?
The Up and Down Fast lines
Which lines in the station are bi-directional?
The Up and Down Slow lines
What is the speed when leaving platform 0?
20mph
When leaving platform 0 on a single yellow, where is the red?
Under the bridge before Bentley Junction
When leaving platform 0, when do you rejoin the Up Thorne?
At one of two sets of points- you have no indication of which points you will be crossing.
When returning to Hull via the Thorne Line, what route indication do you require?
‘T’
When returning to Hull via Selby/East Coast Mainline, what route indication do you require?
‘M’ for main line
If shunting to Garden sidings, what route indication will you receive from a platform and what indication will you receive once on the Down Sheffield?
‘S’ for Sheffield and then a no.1 junction indicator into the sidings.
What is platform 1’s line of route also known as?
Up Pass Loop
What is platform 8’s line of route also known as?
Down Pass Loop
Where is there a risk of misreading signals?
Between platform 7, 8 & 2 way goods 1 & 2 way goods 2
