Light Signals - Full Deck

Question 1

Answer 1

2 Position
Light
Automatic
Stop

Question 2

Answer 2

2 Position
Light
Calling-on
Proceed

Question 3

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Answer 5

2 Position
Light
Home at Stop
Calling-on at Normal

Question 6

Answer 6

2 Position
Light
Dwarf on same post as Home
Proceed

Question 7

Answer 7

3 Position
Light
Home
Clear Medium Speed - 80

Question 8

Answer 8

3 Position
Light
Automatic
Normal Speed Warning

Question 9

Answer 9

3 Position
Light
Home
Normal Speed Warning

Question 10

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Answer 11

3 Position
Light
Automatic
Reduce to Medium Speed - 65

Question 12

Answer 12

3 Position
Light
Home
Reduce to Medium Speed

Question 13

Answer 13

3 Position
Light
Automatic
Reduce to Medium Speed

Question 14

Answer 14

3 Position
Light
Automatic
Medium Speed Warning

Question 15

Answer 15

3 Position
Light
Home
Medium Speed Warning

Question 16

Answer 16

3 Position
Light
Repeating
Warning

Question 17

Answer 17

3 Position
Light
Repeating
Proceed

Question 18

Answer 18

3 Position
Light
Dwarf
Low Speed Caution

Question 19

Answer 19

2 Position
Light
Distant
Caution

Question 20

Answer 20

2 or 3 Position
Light
Dwarf
Proceed / Clear Low Speed

Question 21

Answer 21

3 Position
Light
Home
Low Speed Caution

Question 22

Answer 22

3 Position
Light
Automatic
Clear Medium Speed

Question 23

Answer 23

3 Position
Light
Home
Clear Medium Speed

Question 24

Answer 24

2 Position
Light
Home (or Distant)
Proceed

Question 25

Answer 25

2 Position Disc Disc Proceed

Question 26

Answer 26

2 Position Disc Disc Stop

Question 27

Answer 27

3 Position Light Home Irregular

Question 28

Answer 28

3 Position Light Automatic Clear Normal Speed

Question 29

Answer 29

2 or 3 Position Light Dwarf Stop

Question 30

Answer 30

2 or 3 Position Light Dwarf Irregular

Question 31

Answer 31

3 Position Light Home Stop

Question 32

Answer 32

Illuminated Arrow Route Indicator

Question 33

Answer 33

2 Position Semaphore Home Proceed

Question 34

Answer 34

2 Position Semaphore Home Stop

Question 35

Answer 35

3 Position Light Automatic Stop

Question 36

Answer 36

3 Position Light Home Stop (with illuminated letter A)

Question 37

Answer 37

Feather Type Route Indicator

Question 38

Answer 38

2 Position Light Home Stop

Question 39

Answer 39

2 Position Light Automatic Proceed

Question 40

Answer 40

3 Position Light Home Clear Normal speed

Question 41

Answer 41

2 or 3 Position Light Dwarf Stop

Question 42

Answer 42

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

Question 43

Answer 43

Painted Arrow Route Indicator

Question 44

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

Answer 44

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

Question 45

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

Answer 45

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

Question 46

Two position Home signals are fixed and protect what?

Answer 46

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

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Stop and Proceed

Question 48

What is a Distant signal?

Answer 48

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.

Question 49

What two indications can be displayed by a Distant signal?

Answer 49

Caution and Proceed

Question 50

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

Answer 50

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.

Question 51

What is a Calling On signal?

Answer 51

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.

Question 52

What aspects can be displayed by a Calling On signal?

Answer 52

Normal (extinguished) and Proceed (Yellow)

Question 53

Where are Disc signals used to control train movements?

Answer 53

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.

Question 54

What is a Disc signal?

Answer 54

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.

Question 55

What aspects can be displayed by a Disc signal?

Answer 55

A Disc signal displays two indications, STOP and PROCEED.

Question 56

What is a Dwarf signal?

Answer 56

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.

Question 57

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

Answer 57

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

Question 58

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

Answer 58

Stop and Proceed

Question 59

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

Answer 59

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

Question 60

What aspects can be displayed by a Repeating signal?

Answer 60

Proceed Reduce to Medium Warning

Question 61

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

Answer 61

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. Stop