Re: Has Any one heard of ATC?

[David Langley <del@ancc.com.au>]

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Tony Deppeler wrote:

> Aus loco discussion mailing list
>
> ATC is the safeworking system that runs in Victoria, bi- directional
> running of trains on single lines.

It is known as Automatic and Track Control. It describes the method of
operation of automatic signals on a single line.

> ATC rules also apply to the Ballarat line from Sunshine, and some lines
> in the suburban area.
> On the Geeelong line the signal boxes are Newport, Laverton controlled
> from Newport, Werribee, Little River controlled from Werribee, Both Lara
> and Corio both switch in/out boxes, and Nth. Geelong `A`.
> This system is similar to the C.T.C. system is a adapted in most states.

ATC and CTC are exactly the same as far as the signalling circuits are
concerned. The difference is purely in the overall control of each system.

David.


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