Re: [General] Railway language - trivia warning!

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Ronald BESDANSKY wrote:

> I am curious as to whether some British railway terms are being / have been
> used here:
>
> On / off (of signals)

Yep.  All On = Stop.   The road is Off = Go.

> Bobby (signaller)

Was signalman, then signalperson, now signaller.

> Link (driver's table)

Line.

> Top link ("best" driver's table)

Top Line or Top Roster.

> One on (said by flagperson when warning of approaching train)

Train On.

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David Johnson
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