Re: SWU 904(c)

["B." <gunzel412@dingoblue.gunzel.net.au>]

David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
39CD60F5.E7E26EFC@ozemail.com.au">news:39CD60F5.E7E26EFC@ozemail.com.au...

> "When a speed board indicates that the train speed can be
> increased, the driver may do so as soon as the front of the
> train reaches the speed board."

> So, a 2km long train would probably have the back of the
> train going considerably over the speed for that section of
> track, especially going from a low speed to a high speed.

Ummm.., if this rule was worked out logically, then the speed board for an
increase in speed would have to be placed 1 maximum train lenth beyond the
physical point where the higher speed is possible.  So if the maximum train
lengh is 2000m, then my little single car pie cart would have to crawl along
for 2 km's at 40 km/h until I see the 115 km/h board.

Wot a fantastic Rule.

> This is only for fixed permanent speed boards.  For
> turnouts and temporary speed restrictions, SWU 904[c] and
> SWU 905[h] state the train speed cannot be increased until
> the rear of the train is clear of the turnout or clearance
> board.

> Comments?

Barking Mad.

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