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What is the principle of Absolute Block signalling?

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One train, One section, One time

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What does it mean for a signal to be showing as “off”?

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Showing permission to proceed

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How do you identify a distant semaphore

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Yellow with a fishtail and black chevron

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How do you identify a Stop semaphore

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Red with a white stripe

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What does a raised semaphore mean?

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Proceed/off

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What does the home signal signify

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The beginning of station limits

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What does a Section semaphore signify?

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The beginning of a block section

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What is the area between a distant and home signal known as?

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Service Braking Distance

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You see a black and white semaphore; what does that mean?

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Its the back of a semaphore, coloured different so as to not confuse

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How long is the Clearing Point?

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Around 400 metres

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What does a white diamond shaped sign on a signal post mean?

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The area is track circuited

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What does a white diamond shaped sign with a T on a signal post mean?

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The area is track circuited and there is a telephone here

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What does IBH stand for and what is it?

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Intermediate Block Home signal

Its an extra stop signal provided on long stretches of track

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What sign signifies an IBH signal?

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White rectangle with a vertical black line doen middle

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Theres a light signal with a black sign with a white triangle in it in an Absolute Block area; what does it mean?

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Its an intermediate block distance signal

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Who controls the IBH signal?

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The signaller at the rear

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Where would you find a fixed distant signal?

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At a location such as dead ends or loops where the next signal will always show ‘caution’

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How do you identify a subsidiary signal?

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Its a smaller semaphore or light signal located below a full size signal

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A subsidiary signal is raised and showing a C; what does this mean?

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“Calling On”

Train can proceed at caution as the line ahead is likely occupied, such as a station platform where more than one train is allowed in the section

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A subsidiary semaphore is raised and showing an ‘S’ what does this mean?

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Shunt

Proceed at caution and carry out your shunt manoeuvre, only going as far as necessary

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How to read Stepped Semaphore signals

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Highest signal refers to the main route

Lower signals relate to the routes to the left or right of the main route

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How to read Stacked semaphore signals

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Highest signal refers to the route furthest left

Lower signals relate to progressive routes to the right

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What is the principle of Track circuit Block (TCB) signalling?

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One train - One Signal Section - One at a time

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What is the area between signals called in TCB?

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Signal Block

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What is used to separate each signal block?
Insulating Block Joints
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What is the sequence for a 4 aspect signal?
**Green** proceed **Double yellow** preliminary caution **Single yellow** caution **Red** Danger/Stop
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What do the Yellow lights mean
**Double yellow** Prelimary caution: expect to find the next signal as single yellow/caution **Single yellow** Caution: expect to find the next signal as red/danger
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What does a green signal mean?
Proceed: expect to find the next signal at green too
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What is the 3 aspect sequence
**Green** Proceed **Single yellow** Caution **Red** Danger/Stop
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How do 2 aspect signals work
The signal can only show red or green Each stop signal will have its own distant signal which will show yellow or green. Train has to pass through the Signal Section in order for earlier lights to change
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What sign does an automatic signal have?
White rectangle with black horizontal stripe through middle Signal number may also be shown
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What is an automatic signal?
A signal controlled by the passage of a train through its section using the track circuit only
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How to identify a controlled signal?
Black plate with white writing showing signal number
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What is a controlled signal?
A signal controlled by a signal box (manually operated)
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How to identify a semi-automatic signal?
White rectangular plate with black horizontal stripe through the middle and **semi** above the stripe May also show signal number
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What is a semi-automatic signal?
A signal that is usually controlled by the passge of a train via track circuit but can also be controlled by a signal box
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How to identify a distant signal ID plate
Black signal plate with white writing, has a white triangle and/or **R**
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On a Position Light, what would a danger signal look like?
One red and one red light lit (horizontal) Two red lights lit (horizontal)
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What does a Proceed signal look like on a Position Light and what does it mean?
Two white lights lit at a diagonal (45°) angle Means peoceed cautiously to next stop signal or buffer stop if no signal ahead. Be prepared to stop at any obstruction.
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When a main aspect light has an associated Position Light which is not lit, what must you do?
Obey whatever signal is shown on the main aspect light
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What does it mean when a main aspect light is showing Red,but position light is lit with two diagonal white lights?
Premissive Working- proceed past the red signal cautiously but be prepared to stop at next signal or obstruction (like the C subsidary semaphore)
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How to identify a Limit of Shunt sign (3)
Illuminated white square with red **LIMIT OF SHUNT Illuminated white circle with red **LIMIT OF SHUNT** Position light with no top light showing two horizontal red lights (permanently on)
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How many junction indicators could a signal have associated with it?
6
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How many lights must be illuminated on a junction signal?
At least 3 illuminated lights (should be five)
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What does it mean if a main signal is at proceed but junction indicator is not illuminated?
Proceed on main route
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What do flashing yellow lights signify on a main aspect?
**2 flashing yellow**: prepare to find the next signal at 1 flashing yellow **1 flashing yellow**: prepare to find next signal at 1 solid yellow and junction indicator lit
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What does 1 steady yellow light and lit junction indicator mean
Prepare to find next signal at danger after the junction
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What is the sequence for a 4 aspect system ahead of a junction?
Proceed (green) Flashing preliminary caution (double yellow) Flashing caution (single yellow) Steady caution (single yellow) with junction indicators Danger/stop (red)
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What is the sequence for a 3 aspect system with an upcoming junction?
Proceed Flashing caution Steady caution with junction indicator Danger/stop
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What does a Banner Repeater do?
Shows advanced warning of what an upcoming signal is showing (if its obstructed by a bend etc)
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What does a Banner Repeater look like?
Lights showing: White circle with horizontal black line (danger) White circle with diagonal black line (proceed) Green circle with horizontal black line (proceed on a 3 aspect banner repeater)
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How to identify a banner repeater
ID plate will have a **BR** on it 3 aspect as above but with 'burger' symbol on it
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What is a co-acting signal and how to identify?
Signal lights placed beside the main signal in a more visible location Has **CA** on ID plate
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What does a SPAD indicator look like?
Two flashing red lights, middle solid red light with STOP on it and blue outline
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What must you do if you see an illumiated SPAD indicator
Stop Press red buttom Report to signaller
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How would you recognise a signal that is not in use?
Lights: covered in a black bag with white X Semaphore: has a white X attached
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If a signal is showing more than one colour at once, what to do?
Assume it should be the most restrictive signal (danger/stop) Report as malfunction
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Whay are the examples of **Signal Irregularities** (4)
Signal reversion Signal not displayed correctly Signal missing/broken Wrong route offered
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What must we do if we notice a signal irregularity?
Stop the train/do not move the train Inform the signaller Driver completes their forms
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When can you enter a single track section without a token or staff? (MAPES)
**M**odified working **A**ssisting a train **P**ilot in operation **E**ngineering possession **S**hunting
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What does PILOT stand for and how to identify one?
Person In Lieu Of Token Red armband with PILOT in white text

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