Scarborough Route Learning Flashcards
What platform indications can you accept when continuing to Scarborough from Bridlington?
4 & 5 only
What type of single line is between Bridlington and Hunmanby?
Tokenless Block
What type of signalling is in use from Bridlington to Scarborough?
TCB after the tokenless block single line between Bridlington and Hunmanby
What type of single line is between Filey and Seamer South Junction?
TCB single line
What area does Bridlington signaller control?
From Nafferton’s IBH until Barf Farm
What area does Seamer (SR) signaller control?
From Barf Farm until Seamer Station
What area does Seamer (YS) signaller control?
From Seamer Station until Scarborough Station
List the speeds from Bridlington to Scarborough in the down direction
20mph out of Brid station
40mph before Trinity Foot Crossing
40/50 at top of hill before Sewerby AHBC
40/60 at Buckton Lane
30/60 at double yellow on approach to Hunmanby
30/50 on approach to Hunmanby
20/40 on level crossing speed board for Hunmanby ABCL
15/30 on level crossing speed board for Hunmanby Sands ABCL
40/60 at Hunmanby Sands ABCL
10/60 over bridge
40/60 after Hunmanby Sands ABCL
40/50 next to caravan park on approach to Filey
40 after Seadale UWC
40/50 on single line at Filey
40/60 at Gristhorpe
25 over Seamer Junction
60 on approach to Seamer station
45 after B&M railings
35 after 45
20 after gantry
15 into platforms
List the speeds from Scarborough to Bridlington in the up direction
20 out of platform
25 when past signal
45 before back of gantry
60 adjacent to sidings
70 adjacent to sidings stop board
60 before Esso signal
25 for Seamer Junction
40 after Junction
40/60 when on single line
40/50 in line with Gristhorpe’s stop signal
30/50 on approach to Filey
30/40 where track becomes two track before Filey
40/60 after Filey station
40/55 after stone hut on approach to Hunmanby
10/55 over bridge
40/55 on approach to Hunmanby
30/55 on level crossing speed board for Hunmanby Sands ABCL
20 over points onto single line
40/50 when on single line
40/60 with fields on right coming out of Hunmanby
40/50 after Bempton station
40 after Sewerby
20 before Brid station
Which signals on this route are non-block and what does this mean?
The stop signals protecting Gristhorpe in both directions. This means that these signals only protect Gristhorpe MCG and do not control the movements of trains. This is a location listed in the sectional appendix where a green hand signal shown by the crossing keeper authorises you to pass the protecting signal at danger as it purely protects the crossing and this is confirmation that the crossing is safe.
What is the normal position of the gates at Gristhorpe MCG?
Open to road traffic
What is the slowest speed on the route?
10mph (10/55)
Where is Seamer’s (SR) first and last signal in the down direction?
First signal is where double yellow usually is before Hunmanby and last signal is Seamer Platform’s starting signal.
Where is Seamer’s (YS) first and last signal in the down direction?
First signal is the first signal around corner from Seamer shortly after Esso and last signal is the gantry before Scarborough.
Where is Seamer’s (YS) first and last signal in the up direction?
First signal is platform starting signal at Scarborough and last signal is the one adjacent to Esso before Seamer.
Where is Seamer’s (SR) first and last signal in the up direction?
First signal is platform starting signal with junction indicator and last signal is Hunmanby’s platform starting signal.
Where is Bridlington’s first signal in the up direction?
The distant signal for Bempton before Buckton Lane.
What risk is present where the double yellow would usually be for Hunmanby?
This can be a single yellow where you are brought to a stand before Hunmanby station.
What are you required to do before Hunmanby ABCL?
Check for the white flashing light before proceeding. You must locally monitor this crossing to ensure it is safe before crossing over it.
What are you required to do before Hunmanby Sands ABCL?
Check for the white flashing light before proceeding. You must locally monitor this crossing to ensure it is safe before crossing over it.
What is the speed over the cross over onto the single line at Hunmanby in the up direction?
20mph
What are you required to do before proceeding away from Hunmanby in the up direction?
Sound horn before proceeding.
Do you have to check for a white flashing light when proceeding over Hunmanby ABCL in the up direction?
No, the stop board confirms that a clear signal means the crossing is operating normally.
Where are SPAD indicators located on the route?
After the starting signal at Filey in the down direction before the single line commences to prevent conflicting movements in event of SPAD.
Before single line after Seamer Junction in up direction before single line commences to prevent conflicting movements in event of SPAD.
Are there any banner repeaters located on the route?
Yes, on the down before the signal protecting Seamer Junction and on the up protecting the single line after Seamer junction.
How many signals are located on the approach to Seamer junction and how many of these could you be stopped at?
3 signals (1 distant and 2 stop signals)- could be stopped at 2 of these before Seamer Junction.
If the single yellow is at the last signal before Seamer Junction, where is the red signal?
At Seamer station.
How many signals are there after Seamer station?
3- two on approach to Scarborough and one on the gantry protecting the station.
What are the speeds into all the platforms at Scarborough?
15mph
If going into platform 5 at Scarborough in a 158, what is the speed?
5mph
What is the risk with platform 1 at Scarborough?
Long buffer and TPWS close to edge of platform.
What platform restrictions are there at Scarborough?
No 3 or 5 in a 170.
5mph if 158 in platform 5
No platform 5 in 150/155
Which platforms have stop boards at Scarborough and where are these located?
3 and 5 in the roof
If leaving Scarborough station on a single yellow, where is the red?
After the back of the gantry
What route indication must you receive at Seamer to return to Hull?
Main aspect and no.1 junction indicator
Can you accept a main aspect only at Seamer station?
No, you must have a junction indicator no.1 else it is a wrong route. Contact signaller and complete RT3185
If you get a single yellow at Seamer, where is the red?
Protecting the single line after the junction.
Can you be signalled down before Filey?
Yes, you can be stopped outside of Filey if you receive a single yellow after Muston AHBC
What must you check for before Hunmanby Sands ABCL in the up direction?
White flashing light before proceeding. Locally monitor to ensure it is clear before passing over it.
What is your usual approach to Bempton in the down direction?
Shut off at whistle board and brake at GSMR mast
What are your stopping points at Bempton?
2- 2nd to last Bempton sign
3- last Bempton sign
What is your usual approach to Hunmanby in down direction?
Shut off and brake at double yellow
Aim for 30mph at GSMR mast
What are your stopping points at Hunmanby in down direction?
Stop boards
What is your approach to Filey in down direction?
Shut off at PSR board for 40mph and brake at Seadale UWC
What are your stopping points at Filey in down direction?
2- canopy end
3- platform end
What is your usual approach to Seamer in down direction?
After 25mph for junction, take power up to 30-40mph and then shut off and brake at gantry on opposite line.
What are your stopping points at Seamer in down direction?
2- info screen
3- white fence
What is your usual approach to Scarborough in down direction?
Shut off at B&M railings, brake at end of B&M railings
What is your approach to Seamer in up direction?
Shut off at first bridge, brake at second
Where are your stopping points at Seamer in up direction?
Stop boards
Can you be signalled down before Seamer?
Yes, can receive single yellow with red at Esso. If single yellow at Esso, this is normal and red is at Seamer.
What is your normal approach to Filey in up direction?
Shut off at PSR board for 30/40 and brake at the signal
What are your stopping points at Filey in up direction?
2- under bridge
3- brick building
What is your normal approach to Hunmanby in up direction?
Shut off at brick building on LH side, brake at Hunmanby Sands ABCL
What is your stopping point at Hunmanby?
Past waiting shelter in both 2 & 3 car
What is your normal approach to Bempton in up direction?
Shut off at brick building on LH side and keep under 60, brake at Buckton Lane AHBC. 35mph at Bridge 26 and 20mph for magnet.
What is your stopping point at Bempton in up direction?
Past waiting shelter in both 2 & 3 car
What is your normal approach to Bridlington in up direction?
Shut off at Sewerby for reduction to 40mph and brake at bridge then brake from next bridge for reduction to 20mph before station.
What is your stopping point at Bridlington in up direction?
Lamppost number 3 in 2 and 3 car.
What shunts are possible at Filey?
Shunting onto single line from down platform to change onto up platform if terminating at Filey.
What is the local instruction relating to single line working between Seamer Junction and Scarborough?
If SLW over the up, no hand signaller required for down direction trains- they must obey signal on gantry protecting station. Down direction trains may also be authorised to proceed with pilot.
This applies in all weather conditions.
What is the local instruction relating to modified working on both single lines?
Modified working is permitted on both single lines.
What is the local instruction if you are going to be detained at Hunmanby platform in up direction for more than 2 minutes?
Contact signaller as ABCL may time out
What are your actions if the signal at Hunmanby platform in up direction does not clear?
Inform signaller and seek further instructions. Driver may need to operate plunger. Crossing times out after 3 minutes of pressing plunger.
What are your actions with ABCL crossings when instructed to pass the protecting signal at danger?
May be instructed to operate plunger to operate crossing.
Will Hunmanby Sands ABCL operate for trains travelling on the up line in the wrong direction?
No, you must operate plunger and wait for white light before proceeding.
How do you access emergency plungers if required?
BR1 key- only use plunger applicable to line you are on (one at each 4 corners)- others will be ineffective as track circuits must be occupied.
What sectional appendix is required for this route?
LN7
Where are steep falling gradients located on this route?
Bridlington to Hunmanby on both up and down
