Glasgow to Kilmarnock Flashcards
Which signalling systems are in operation on this route.
Track Circuit Block, Semaphore signalling (Tokenless Block).
Name the signal boxes associated with this route and where do they control between.
Glasgow Central, Barrhead, Lugton and Kilmarnock. Glasgow Central to Barrhead, Barrhead to Lugton and Lugton to Kilmarnock.
How many platforms are there at Barrhead and can you name them.
3 platforms. 1, 2 and 3. 1 for trains to Kilmarnock, 2 for trains to Glasgow and 3 for local trains to Glasgow.
Where between Barrhead and Kilmarnock can emergency telephones be located.
9, 11 and 13 mile marker boards. Also at the end of Dunlop, Stewarton and Kilmaurs platforms.
Which NRN channel applies on this route.
092.
Normally two trains can pass each other at Lugton box, can you think of any occasion when this would not be possible.
When Lugton box is closed or there is a block failure.
How many platforms does Kilmarnock have and how many of these are actually used.
There are 4 platforms at Kilmarnock. Platforms 2, 3 and 4 are still in use.
What indications can the theatre boxes show at Kilmarnock
A = Ayr, B = Barrhead & W = Walker sidings S= Sheds
What would you do if you received the letter A in the theatre box at the end of platform 2, when you should have received the letter B
You would not take the signal, instead you would contact the signal man and challenge the aspect.
Which platforms on this route have signals on the end of them.
To Kilmarnock = Kennishead, Barrhead. From Kilmarnock = Kilmarnock, Barrhead, Pollockshaws West and Crossmyloof.
What are the “Up” and “Down” lines.
Up to Kilmarnock and Down to Glasgow.
