Re: SWU 904(c)

["Paul Jones" <jonesclan@free.net.au>]

I've always wondered about this. It's also a reason i try to get a seat at
the rear of V sets, because sometimes with the right driver you can get a
roller coster ride, especially over points.

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Paul Jones


"David Johnson" <trainman@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> "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.
>
> 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?
>
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> David Johnson
> trainman@ozemail.com.au
> http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman/
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