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Light Signals - Full Deck Flashcards

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2 Position
Light
Automatic
Stop

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2 Position
Light
Calling-on
Proceed

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Dual Gauge Route Indicator
S - Standard Gauge
V- Victorian Broad Gauge

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2 Position
Home and Calling-On
Multiple Classes on Same Post

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2 Position
Light
Home at Stop
Calling-on at Normal

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2 Position
Light
Dwarf on same post as Home
Proceed

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3 Position
Light
Home
Clear Medium Speed - 80

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3 Position
Light
Automatic
Normal Speed Warning

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3 Position
Light
Home
Normal Speed Warning

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3 Position
Light
Home (or Repeating)
Reduce to Medium Speed

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3 Position
Light
Automatic
Reduce to Medium Speed - 65

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3 Position
Light
Home
Reduce to Medium Speed

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3 Position
Light
Automatic
Reduce to Medium Speed

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3 Position
Light
Automatic
Medium Speed Warning

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3 Position
Light
Home
Medium Speed Warning

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3 Position
Light
Repeating
Warning

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3 Position
Light
Repeating
Proceed

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3 Position
Light
Dwarf
Low Speed Caution

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2 Position
Light
Distant
Caution

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2 or 3 Position
Light
Dwarf
Proceed / Clear Low Speed

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3 Position
Light
Home
Low Speed Caution

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3 Position
Light
Automatic
Clear Medium Speed

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3 Position
Light
Home
Clear Medium Speed

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2 Position
Light
Home (or Distant)
Proceed

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2 Position
Disc
Disc
Proceed

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2 Position
Disc
Disc
Stop

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3 Position
Light
Home
Irregular

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3 Position
Light
Automatic
Clear Normal Speed

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2 or 3 Position
Light
Dwarf
Stop

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2 or 3 Position
Light
Dwarf
Irregular

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3 Position
Light
Home
Stop

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Illuminated Arrow Route Indicator

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2 Position
Semaphore
Home
Proceed

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2 Position
Semaphore
Home
Stop

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3 Position
Light
Automatic
Stop

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3 Position
Light
Home
Stop (with illuminated letter A)

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Feather Type Route Indicator

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2 Position
Light
Home
Stop

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2 Position
Light
Automatic
Proceed

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3 Position
Light
Home
Clear Normal speed

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2 or 3 Position
Light
Dwarf
Stop

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Illuminated Letter Route Indicator
(sometimes referred to as Theatre Box)

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Painted Arrow Route Indicator

44
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How many Types of fixed signals are there? And what are they?

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There are 3 types: (LSD) Light, Semaphore and Disc

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How many Classes of fixed signals are there? And what are they:

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There are 7 classes: (ARCHDDD)
Automatic, Repeating, Calling-on, Home, Disc, Dwarf, Distant

46
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Two position Home signals are fixed and protect what?

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(SSSLJ) Signal Boxes, Sidings, Stations, Level Crossings, Junctions

47
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What light aspects can be displayed on a two position light signal?

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Stop and Proceed

48
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What is a Distant signal?

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A distant signal is placed some distance to the rear of a home signal and is used to give the driver an early indication of the aspect of signals at the station in advance.

49
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What two indications can be displayed by a Distant signal?

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Caution and Proceed

50
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What is the meaning of a Distant signal when it displays Caution?

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It means the driver must slow the train to a precautionary speed to allow the train to be safely stopped at the next signal if this signal displays STOP.

51
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What is a Calling On signal?

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A Calling On signal is fixed below a two position (light type) home signal and applies to the same track as the home signal immediately above it. It is used to permit a train to enter an occupied line.

52
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What aspects can be displayed by a Calling On signal?

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Normal (extinguished) and Proceed (Yellow)

53
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Where are Disc signals used to control train movements?

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Disc signals are used to control train movements from:
Running line to running line
Running line to siding
Siding to siding
Siding to running line.

54
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What is a Disc signal?

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A disc signal is a red circular target that can be turned to the side.
It can be placed on the ground, on a post with other discs, or with other classes of signals.
It displays two indications, STOP and PROCEED.

55
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What aspects can be displayed by a Disc signal?

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A Disc signal displays two indications, STOP and PROCEED.

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What is a Dwarf signal?

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A Dwarf signal can be a two or three position light type signal used to control train movements from:
Running line to running line
Running line to siding
Siding to siding
Siding to running line.

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When a 2 Position dwarf signal is placed to PROCEED, what does this indicate?

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The points are set for the movement.
The driver may proceed cautiously being prepared to find the
section of track occupied.

58
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What aspects can be displayed by a 2 position Home signal?

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Stop and Proceed

59
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What aspects can be displayed by a 3 position Home signal?

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Clear Normal Speed
Normal Speed Warning
Clear Medium Speed
Medium Speed Warning
Reduce to Medium
Stop

60
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What aspects can be displayed by a Repeating signal?

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Proceed
Reduce to Medium
Warning

61
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What aspects can be displayed on a 3 position dwarf signal?

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Clear Low Speed: Proceed max.15kmh, The section ahead is clear, Any points are set for the move, The next signal is a proceed aspect.

Low Speed Caution: the driver may proceed cautiously being prepared to find the section of track occupied.

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Light Signals (3 decks)

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