Signals

Question 1

What is a Home Signal?

Answer 1

Lights are vertically aligned

• Can’t pass stop unless authorised
• Can show up to 7 aspects
• Controlled by a Signaller (unless signaller leaves and put Automatic “A”)

Question 2

What is an Automatic Signal?

Answer 2

Lights are staggered diagonally

• Can self-authorise to pass at stop (Rule 1, Section 3)
• Can show up to 6 aspects
• Controlled by track circuit only

Question 3

What are Dwarf Signals?

Answer 3

Only uses 1 light

• Can’t pass at Stop unless authorised
• Can show 3 aspects (Stop may also use purple or blue)
• Controlled by Signaller

Question 4

What does 🟢
🔴 mean?

Answer 4

Clear Normal Speed

Points - Set
Track - Clear
Speed - Track speed
Next aspect - Proceed

Question 5

What does 🟡
🔴 mean?

Answer 5

Normal Speed Warning

Points - Set
Track - Clear
Speed - Track speed
Next aspect - Stop

Question 6

What does 🟡
🟢 mean?

Answer 6

Reduce to Medium

Points - Set
Track - Clear
Speed - Track speed but need to reduce to 40km by next aspect
Next aspect - Medium Aspect Proceed

Question 7

What does 🔴
🟢 mean?

Answer 7

Clear Medium Speed

Points - Set
Track - Clear
Speed - 40km
Next aspect - Proceed

Question 8

What does 🔴
🟡 mean?

Answer 8

Medium Speed Warning

Points - Set
Track - Clear
Speed - 40km
Next aspect - Stop

Question 9

What does 🔴
🔴 mean?

Answer 9

Stop

Points - Not set
Track - Not Clear
Speed - Stop
Next aspect - Stop

Question 10

What does 🔴
🔴
🟡 mean?

Answer 10

Low Speed Caution

Points - Set
Track - Not Clear potentially
Speed - 15km
Next aspect - Unknown but assume it’s at Stop