Signals Refresher Training S O C Signals In

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Signals Refresher Training

Signals Refresher Training

S. O. C. Signals • In this clinic, we will be reviewing the basic

S. O. C. Signals • In this clinic, we will be reviewing the basic signal aspects we use on the S. O. C. • We will be seeing various signal scenes on the layout. For each scene, we will be asking: – What is this signal aspect? What does it mean? – Where on the layout is this signal located?

What does this mean?

What does this mean?

CLEAR Dwarf Meaning: Proceed Allowed Speed: up to track speed

CLEAR Dwarf Meaning: Proceed Allowed Speed: up to track speed

What does this mean?

What does this mean?

APPROACH Proceed, prepared to stop at the next signal.

APPROACH Proceed, prepared to stop at the next signal.

What does this mean?

What does this mean?

STOP Dwarf Meaning: Stop

STOP Dwarf Meaning: Stop

And, this?

And, this?

So, what does this mean?

So, what does this mean?

CLEAR Meaning: Proceed

CLEAR Meaning: Proceed

And, this?

And, this?

APPROACH Proceed, prepared to stop at the next signal.

APPROACH Proceed, prepared to stop at the next signal.

Here’s something new:

Here’s something new:

RESTRICTING Dwarf Proceed at restricted speed (15 MPH); prepared to stop short of train,

RESTRICTING Dwarf Proceed at restricted speed (15 MPH); prepared to stop short of train, obstruction or within one-half of range of visibility.

OK, now let’s look at the exit from a siding:

OK, now let’s look at the exit from a siding:

Mainline: CLEAR Siding: STOP Dwarf The train crew needs to know which track they

Mainline: CLEAR Siding: STOP Dwarf The train crew needs to know which track they are on!

Another aspect:

Another aspect:

Mainline: STOP Siding: SLOW CLEAR Dwarf What does Slow Clear mean ? !?

Mainline: STOP Siding: SLOW CLEAR Dwarf What does Slow Clear mean ? !?

SLOW CLEAR Dwarf Proceed, at slow speed (15 MPH) within interlocking limits or through

SLOW CLEAR Dwarf Proceed, at slow speed (15 MPH) within interlocking limits or through turnouts. Do not exceed 15 MPH until clear of interlocking or turnouts.

And, related to Slow Clear is this signal:

And, related to Slow Clear is this signal:

SLOW APPROACH Dwarf Look! I’m Flashing! Proceed at slow speed (15 MPH) within interlocking

SLOW APPROACH Dwarf Look! I’m Flashing! Proceed at slow speed (15 MPH) within interlocking limits or through turnouts, prepared to stop at next signal. Do not exceed 15 MPH.

But, what if you see this?

But, what if you see this?

RESTRICTING Dwarf Not Flashing! Proceed at restricted speed (15 MPH); prepared to stop short

RESTRICTING Dwarf Not Flashing! Proceed at restricted speed (15 MPH); prepared to stop short of train, obstruction or within one-half of range of visibility.

And, what about this?

And, what about this?

AND NOW. . . Some of the less-frequently seen signals:

AND NOW. . . Some of the less-frequently seen signals:

What does this mean?

What does this mean?

APPROACH MEDIUM Dwarf Proceed, approaching the next signal at medium speed (30 MPH).

APPROACH MEDIUM Dwarf Proceed, approaching the next signal at medium speed (30 MPH).

And finally, how about this?

And finally, how about this?

APPROACH SLOW Dwarf Proceed, approaching the next signal at slow speed (15 MPH).

APPROACH SLOW Dwarf Proceed, approaching the next signal at slow speed (15 MPH).

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