Recognition of 'Signals'

Question 1

A signal of a fixed location indicating a condition which affects the movement of a train.

Answer 1

Fixed Signal

Question 2

The appearance of a fixed signal which conveys an indication as viewed from the direction of an approaching train; the appearence of a cab signal indicator as viewed in the engine control compartment.

Answer 2

Aspect

Question 3

A fixed signal or a hand signal in the absence of a fixed signal, at the entrance to a block that governs trains using that block.

Answer 3

Block Signal

Question 4

A fixed signal used to govern the approach to a home signal.

Answer 4

Distant Signal

Question 5

A fixed signal that displays Stop as its most restrictive aspect and governs the entrance to a route or block.

Answer 5

Home Signal

Question 6

The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal.

Answer 6

Indication

Question 7

A signal indicator located in the engine control compartment displaying the maximum speed for the movement of the train. It will be used in conjunction with interlocking signals and either in conjunction with or in lieu of block signals.

Answer 7

Cab Signal Indicator

Question 8

The fixed signals of an interlocking.

Answer 8

Interlocking Signals

Question 9

A fixed signal indicating the limit of the block, the use of which is governed by manual block signal system rules.

Answer 9

Block-Limit Signal