Trainee Pack - Signals 1

Front 1

VIC - How do you tell a home/absolute from an auto/permissive?

Back 1

A Home's lights are all in line vertically.

An Auto's light are staggered diagonally. (Left to Right Down = Normal Stagger).

Front 2

VIC - How do you tell a 3 Position and a 2 Position signal apart?

Back 2

A 3P has 2 large vertical or diagonal lights on the same post to display it's indication.

All 2 position signals use a single light to display their indication. If 2 are positioned on the same post they will be horizontal to each other.

Route Knowledge - Frankston, Brookyln & Newport.

Front 3

VIC - In 3Position signalling what indication is Green over Red and what does it mean?

Back 3

Clear Normal Speed - Driver may continue at Normal Speed, line is clear until next fixed signal which will be at proceed.

Front 4

VIC - In 3Position signaling what indication is Yellow over Red and what does it mean?

Back 4

Normal Speed Warning - Line is clear until the next fixed signal which may be at STOP. Driver must be prepared to stop by next fixed signal.

Front 5

VIC - In 3Position signaling what indication is Yellow over Green and what does it mean?

Back 5

Reduce to Medium - Line is clear until the next fixed signal which will be showing a proceed aspect. Driver must manage the speed of the train to have it to 40km/hr before the next fixed signal.

Note - 65 or 80km/hr may apply if indicated in theatre box.

Front 6

VIC - In 3Position signaling what indication is Red over Green and what does it mean?

Back 6

Clear Medium Speed - Line ahead is clear until the next fixed signal which will be showing a proceed aspect. Driver must continue at no more than 40km/hr until the whole train passes next fixed signal showing a normal speed indication.

Front 7

VIC - In 3Position signalling what indication is Red over Yellow and what does it mean?

Back 7

Medium Speed Warning - Line ahead is clear until the next fixed signal which may be at stop. Driver must proceed at a maximum of 40km/hr being prepared to stop before the next fixed signal.

Front 8

VIC - In 3Position signalling what indication is Red over Red and what does it mean?

Back 8

STOP - Stop before the signal.

Front 9

VIC - What exception applies to Medium Speed signals in CTC territory?

Back 9

If a Loop or Passing lane is exited on a medium speed aspect, the driver can resume normal speed once the rear of train has cleared the points exiting the loop.

Front 10

VIC - In 3 Position signalling what indication can not be shown on a permissive signal?

Back 10

Low Speed Caution.

Front 11

VIC - In 2 Position Signalling what does a Green Light indicate and what does it mean?

Back 11

Proceed - Line ahead is clear, the indication on the next fixed signal is not known. Proceed at Normal Speed being prepared to stop before next fixed signal.

Front 12

VIC - What indications can be displayed on a low speed dwarf signal, and what do they mean?

Back 12

Stop (Red, Blue, Purple or horizontal semaphore arm) - Stop.

Low Speed Caution (Yellow or diagonal semaphore arm) - Same as Low Speed Caution on a 3 position signal.

Clear Low Speed (Green or vertical semaphore arm) - Line is clear until next fixed signal which will be showing a proceed. Continue at a 15km/hr until the next fixed signal or until the train is clear on the main line if exiting from a yard or siding. (CTC & ATC only).

Front 13

VIC - In 2 Position Signalling what does a Red Light indicate and what does it mean?

Back 13

Stop - Stop before signal.

Front 14

VIC - In 3Position signalling what indication is Red over Red over a Yellow on the small (C) light and what does it mean?

Back 14

Low Speed Caution - Points are set for the move, line ahead may be occupied, obstructed. Driver must continue at a maximum of 15km/hr always prepared to stop short of any obstruction.

Note - Low Speed can apply to any line protected by that fixed signal.

Front 15

VIC - In 2 Position Signalling describe a dwarf signal.

Back 15

A 2 position dwarf can be stand alone (Exiting SMC) or positioned on the same post as a 2 position home (Newport for entry to Sadliers/Anzac).

Yellow light displayed - Driver to continue under rules of a Low Speed Caution.

Hint 15

Sadliers & Spotswood.

Front 16

VIC - In Dual gauge territory, what must the driver confirm on a signal besides the indication?

Back 16

Gauge indicator is correct S for Standard of V for Victoria (Broad) gauge will be illuminated.

Front 17

NSW - Single Light Colour Light signalling how do you tell an absolute from a permissive?

Back 17

Light cases will be vertical on an absolute, staggered on a permissive.

Hint 17

Same as Victoria

Front 18

NSW - In Single Light Colour Light signalling what indication is a Green light and what does it mean?

Back 18

Clear - Line ahead is clear until the next fixed signal which will be showing a proceed indication.

Front 19

NSW - In Single Light Colour Light signalling what indication is a Yellow light and what does it mean?

Back 19

Caution - Line Ahead is clear until the next fixed signal which may be at stop.

Front 20

NSW - In Single Light Colour Light signalling what indication is a Pulsating Yellow light and what does it mean?

Back 20

Medium - Line ahead is clear to the next fixed signal which will be showing at least a caution or caution turnout. Driver must be prepared for any applicable turnout speed by the following signal if the following signal is protecting points.

Front 21

NSW - In Single Light Colour Light signalling what indication is a Red light over three diagonal pulsating yellow lights and what does it mean?

Back 21

Medium Turnout - Point are set for turnout route, line ahead is clear until next fixed signal which will be at least a caution or caution turnout.

Front 22

NSW - In Single Light Colour Light signalling what indication is a Red light over a smaller Red light and what does it mean?

Back 22

Stop - Stop before signal.

Front 23

NSW - In Single Light Colour light signalling how can an Automatic and a Distant be told apart?

Back 23

Automatic will have a signal number and a signal phone.

Front 24

NSW - In Single Light Colour Light signalling what indication is a Red light over a three diagonal solid yellow lights and what does it mean?

Back 24

Caution Turnout - Points are set for turnout route, line ahead is clear to the next fixed signal which may be at stop.

Front 25

NSW - In Single Light Colour Light signalling what indication is two Red lights over a smaller green light and what does it mean?

Back 25

Low Speed - Line ahead is clear until the next fixed signal which may be at stop. Signal may apply to any route protected by the signal, driver must be prepared for any turnout speed and prepared to stop by the next fixed signal.

Note - Close up signal if "close up" is displayed over green light. Same rules apply, means train is still on overlap of next signal.

Front 26

NSW - In Single Light Colour Light signalling what indication is two Red lights over a smaller yellow light and what does it mean?

Back 26

Shunt Signal - Authorises shunt movement on Running lines or sidings. Points are set for the move, line may be occupied and next fixed signal at stop. Driver to proceed Restricted Speed.

Front 27

NSW - In Single Light Colour Light signalling what indication is two red lights over a smaller pulsating yellow light and what does it mean?

Back 27

Shunt Ahead Signal - Authorizes a shunt movement past the signal to Shunt/Yard Limits, NOT an authority to proceed through the Section.

Front 28

NSW - In Single Light Colour Light signalling what is a small signal only able to display two horizontal reds or one yellow light and what does it mean?

Back 28

Shunting Signals - Display either stop or proceed. Proceed at restricted speed prepared to find line occupied and next fixed signal at stop.

Hint 28

Culcairn South Loop & Junee Yard

Front 29

VIC & NSW - What is the function of banner indicators?

Back 29

Same in NSW & VIC, gives an early indication of a signal aspect, generally for signals with reduced visibility.

Front 30

NSW - In Single Light Colour Light what is the funtion of Distant Signals?

Back 30

To give an early indication of the indication on the following absolute or permissive signal. Distant signals cannot display STOP, only clear, caution or medium.

If a distant is defective marker light will be yellow.

Front 31

VIC & NSW - If any signal shows an illegal or incomplete indication what should be done?

Back 31

Stop. Inform NCO.

Front 32

What are the speeds for Pacific National's procedure for approaching a signal at danger/stop?

Back 32

1000m - 50kmph

500m - 25kmph

200m - 15kmph

50m - Stop.

Front 33

VIC - In Victoria what is a repeater signal and where is it typically found?

Back 33

Repeater gives an early indication of the next fixed signal indication. Generally found between 2 position and 3 position signalling.

Yellow over Yellow - Warning, next signal may be at stop.

Green over Yellow - Proceed,next signal will have a proceed aspect.

Note - Found at Frankston.

May also display Reduce to Medium is some locations (not any we use)

Front 34

General - In electrically interlocked areas what may prevent a signal being able to display a proceed aspect?

Back 34

Defective points, points in hand position, switch locked siding not set correctly, broken rail, conductive substance on rail, broken rail connecting wires, defective signal.

Front 35

General - How does a track circuit work?

Back 35

An electrical current flows through the rails forming a circuit. If the circuit is uninterrupted the fixed signal can be placed at proceed. Using a relay and switch when the track is unoccupied the switch is closed completing the curcuit, when interupted the switch is opened disrupting the circuit.

Front 36

VIC - Semaphore Signals, how do 2 position & 3 position semaphores show their aspects?

Back 36

2P - (Lower left quadrant). Diagonal proceed, horizontal stop.

3P - (2 arms, Upper left quadrant). Vertical Green, Diagonal Yellow, Horizonal or Marker Red.

Front 37

VIC - Semaphore Signals, how do you tell different types of semaphore signals apart? (Home, auto, distant).

Back 37

Marking on semaphore arm.

Band - Home White on Red Arm.

Chevron - Auto (3P) White on Red Arm.

Fishtail - Distant (2P) Black on Yellow Arm.

Front 38

VIC - If after passing a reduce to medium aspect the driver observes a normal speed aspect on the next signal when can the driver increase speed?

Back 38

Straight away, reducing speed is no longer required.

Front 39

VIC - What are the exceptions to passing a dwarf or disc signal at stop?

Back 39

1. Defective Signal

2. Single Line Working

Note - Low Speed Caution for occupied track.

Front 40

VIC - If a home signal has an illuminated letter 'A' what does it mean?

Back 40

Signal is Operating as an automatic signal.

Rules for passing an auto at stop apply if light is illuminated and signal at stop.

Front 41

General - Where are/can home signals be used to control train movements?

Back 41

Through Stations, through junctions, at sidings, at signal boxes, at some level crossings.

Front 42

General - What are home/absolute signals normally used to protect?

Back 42

Points.

Fouling point of another line or crossover.

Neutral zone/yard limits is shunting locoations.

Front 43

General - If co-acting signals display different idications what should you do?

Back 43

Stop the train as soon as possible and advise Network control, await further advice.

Front 44

VIC - Where are Low Speed Signals typically used?

Back 44

Between 2 main running lines.

Between main lines and sidings.

Between Sidings.

Front 45

General - if a banner indicator is defective what precautions must the driver take?

Back 45

As best as possible try and regulate speed to be able to stop at the signal if necessary. Consider signal at stop until it is seen to have a proceed aspect. Inform NCO of banner defect.

Front 46

NSW - In Single light colour light signalling if you pass a distant signal with a yellow marker light what does it mean?

Back 46

Signal is defective. Driver must be prepared to stop by next fixed signal and report to Control.

Front 47

NSW - In Single Light Colour Light Signalling what is two red lights with a yellow light to either side and what does it mean?

Back 47

Dead End Signal. Shunt move authorised in to dead end road (in direction of light). Shunt signal rules apply, may be obstructed.

Front 48

VIC - How do you tell if a disc signal is at proceed or stop? If at proceed what does it mean for the driver?

Back 48

Disc face facing towards driver = stop. Disc face facing 90° away from driver = proceed.

Same rules as low speed caution.

Front 49

What are the 3 types of signal?

Back 49

Light, Semaphore, Disc.

Front 50

VIC - What aspects can be shown on a 2 Position Distant Signal? (Leawarra Hill)

Back 50

Caution (Yellow) & Proceed (Green)

Front 51

VIC - What are the 8 signal classes?

Back 51

1. Distant

2. Home

3. Automatic

4. Calling On

5. Dwarf

6. Starter

7. Disc

8. Repeater