DT4 - Sectional Appendix Handout Flashcards

1
Q

What does the Location Column show

A

Names of stations
Signal boxes
Junctions
Ground frames
Etc

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2
Q

What does the Mileage Column contain

A

Position in miles and chains of items in the location, running lines and speed restrictions columns

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3
Q

What does a * indicate

A

Change in speed restriction

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4
Q

In the running lines column, what does a solid line indicate?

A

Passenger lines

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5
Q

In the running lines column, what does a long dash line indicate?

A

Goods/carriage/reception lines

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6
Q

In the running lines column, what does a short dash line indicate?

A

Sidings

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7
Q

Which classes of train can use a passenger line?

A

All

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8
Q

Which classes of trains can use a Freight/Goods/Carriage/Reception/Siding line?

A

Freight, ECS, Light Loco only apart from 2 exceptions:

Arrangements have been published in the LNC or WON; or
In an emergency with the authority of the signaller

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9
Q

How are up and down lines indicated?

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10
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How are bidirectional lines indicated?

A
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11
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On bidirectional lines, how is the direction the line is mostly used indicated?

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12
Q

How are differences in speed restriction indicated on bidirectional lines?

A

Limit will be shown with an arrow indicating the direction it applies

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13
Q

How are differential speed restrictions indicated?

A

One above the other (as per the rule book)

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14
Q

How are speed restrictions relating to specific classes of train indicated?

A

Shown as per the rule book lettering

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15
Q

How is a level crossing indicated?

A

Name in Location Column and line through the running line(s)

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16
Q

What are the manned level crossing abbreviations / names

A

MCB - Manned Level Crossing (Barriers) operated locally by a signaller or crossing keeper
MCG - Manned Level Crossing (Gates) “ “ “
CCTV - Closed Circuit Television TV
RC - Remote Controlled
TMO - Train Crew Operated

17
Q

What are the automatic level crossing abbreviations / names

A

R/G - Miniature Red/Green warning lights
AHBC - Automatic Half Barrier Crossing
ABCL - Automatic Barrier Crossing Locally Monitored
AOCL - Automatic Open Crossing Locally Monitored

18
Q

If a level crossing has wrong direction controls, how is this indicated?

A

An X is added with the wrong direction speed noted

19
Q

How are platforms indicated?

A

Diagonally hatched squares which can have the platform numbers added

20
Q

How is a tunnel indicated?

A

Two entrances with a dashed line in between

21
Q

How are Overhead line Neutral Sections indicated?

A

Square with the sign plate picture

22
Q

How is a signal box indicated?

A

Square with a line and dot

23
Q

How is a line side telephone indicated?

A

Square with a T in

24
Q

How is a Hot Axle Box Detector or Wheelcheck device indicated?

A

Perpendicular arrow against a line

25
Q

How are signalling systems identified in the Signalling and Remarks Column

A

TCB - Track Circuit Block
AB - Absolute Block
ET - Electric Token Block
NB - No Block

26
Q

How is permissive working indicated

A
  • PP - Platform Permissive (1, 2, 5, 0)
  • PF - Permissive for Freight trains (3-8, 0)
  • PP-C - contingency use only (1, 2, 5)
  • PP-A - attaching/detaching and contingency use (1, 2, 5)
27
Q

Examples of remarks in the Signalling and Remarks Column

A
  • GSMR Areas
  • AC/DC
  • AWS gap areas
  • Loop and platform lengths
  • un-worked points, catch points and spring points
28
Q

Apart from Table A, what additional tables are there?

A

Maps
Exceptionally Poor Rail Adhesion
Special Working Arrangements
Route Clearance
Local Instructions

29
Q

Abbreviations for catch points and de-railer?

A
  • C - Runback Catch points
  • CW - Runback Catch points worked from a signal box
  • D - De-railer