Re: [Vic] Spark transfer to Somerton (3/6/2000)

[David Guymer <davidmg@optusnet.com.au>]

Chris Gordon wrote:

> > > I drove through Clyde-Somerston plant yesterday and noticed there's a
> > signal
> > > box not far away from Somerston road.
> >
> > Hmmmm..., yes.
> >
> > This is Somerton Box.  It controls the Signalling on the Broad Gauge.
> > Safeworking on each side is Double Line Block, Somerton needs to be switched
> > in for BG trains to access the yard.  Safeworking out on the Upfield line
> > is.... IIRC nothing at the moment (worked as a siding).
> >
> > I can't recall at this point the normal switching hours for Somerton, but
> > IIRC it's usually switched out on Weekends.
>
> Something like 5am to clearance of some train about 8am (the cement
> train).  Does Somerton Box Control movements along No.3 road of the SG
> loop, it ARTC will control movements into and out of No.3 road to the
> main line, but any sidings, movements to No.4 road, Upfield line (SG)
> etc are controlled by Somerton Box?

All movements to and from the siding at each end of 3/4 Rd are/were signalled by Somerton Signalbox. All movements from
3/4 Rd to and from the mainline are the responsibility of the SG Train Controller (ARTC?)

David G.

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