SIGNALS

Question 1

ASPECT

Answer 1

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

Question 2

BLOCK-LIMIT SIGNAL

Answer 2

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

Question 3

BLOCK SIGNAL

Answer 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.

Question 4

CAB SIGNAL INDICATOR

Answer 4

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 lieu of book signals.

Question 5

DISTANT SIGNAL

Answer 5

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

Question 6

FIXED SIGNAL

Answer 6

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

Question 7

HOME SIGNAL

Answer 7

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

Question 8

INDICATION

Answer 8

The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal.

Question 9

INTERLOCKING SIGNALS

Answer 9

The fixed signals of an interlocking.