Oxford To Banbury - Down

Question 1

Max speed to Down Main

Answer 1

25mph

Question 2

Speeds from down passenger loop

Answer 2

15mph then 25mph

Question 3

Where is the first whistle board and risks associated

Answer 3

On the first over bridge for Aristotle crossing

It may distract from the signal just after the bridge which is poorly sighted

Question 4

Junctions between Oxford and Banbury

Answer 4

Oxford North - 25mph
Wolvercote - 40mph
Aynho -

Question 5

Departing Oxford is 75mph where is the next change

Answer 5

Oxford North - 90mph

Question 6

Road crossings after Oxford

Answer 6

Yarnton lane AHB

Sandy lane AHB

Question 7

Heyford dispatch

Answer 7

Mirror

Question 8

Line speeds after heyford and locations

Answer 8

First signal after station - 75mph
Aynho - 90mph
M40 bridge - 85mph
Approaching Banbury - 75mph

Question 9

What aspects can be displayed on first signal after Kings Sutton and associated risks

Answer 9

Green/Red 2 aspect

Potential SOYSPAD

Question 10

BS84 signal at Banbury South

What indication for platform 1 and what speed into it

Answer 10

Indicator 1 to Down relief platform

15mph

Question 11

What signals are at Banbury

Answer 11

Colour lights and semaphore

Question 12

Controlling signallers at Banbury and contact method

Answer 12

Banbury south on Gsmr

Banbury North must dial

Question 13

Describe the shunt via Banbury North from platform 1

Answer 13

Semaphore - lower quadrant
Semaphore - left, upper quadrant to down goods
Semaphore - right, lower quadrant to down main

Question 14

Describe the shunt from platform 2 via Banbury North

Answer 14

Position light BN43 to down goods or down main

Question 15

Departing Oxford what route indications do you get

Answer 15

L - Loop

M - Main