Re: Road Knowledge For Dummies Pt2

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

Chris Downs wrote:

> Signalling that reflects the aspect of the next signal in advance is such
> situations would be even more beneficial.
>
> I believe the derailments at Bankstown and Concord West both have inadequate
> signalling as contributory factors.  Equal opportunity for the experienced
> and the inexperienced to be caught out alike.

Concord West, yes.  Bankstown, no.  At Bankstown, the home signal would have
been at stop with a subsidiary shunting signal allowing entry to the loop.  That
signal tells the driver the points are set, but the line could be occupied, and
you can go no further than the next signal.  You should always be prepared to
stop short of any obstruction when travelling on a shunting signal.

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David Johnson
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