Re: SWU 904(c)

["avachat" <avachat@dingoblue.net.au>]

Paul Jones <jonesclan@free.net.au> wrote in message
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> 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
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> "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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> > These comments are made in a private
> > capacity and do not represent the
> > official view of State Rail.
> > C.O.W.S. Page 11.
> >
> >Havn't you blokes learnt anything yet
Speed boards are for pidgeons to hang on to
while trains pass.
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