Re: Camberwell Sidings - Commisioning instructions

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Tony G wrote in message <34887586.26A0@hotkey.net.au>...
>I recieved a copy of the instructions for the commissioning of the
>Camberwell sidings, interesting points are as follows:
>
>* Driver operated point control buttons were installed adjacent to the
>up and Down end points to sidings B,C or D.
>
>* Method of operation says: "Drivers when entering the stabling sidings
>must bring their train to a stand adjacent to the push button unit.
>Before attempting to operate the points to the siding required, the
>driver must ensure the "points free to Move" indicator is illuminated.
>The driver should then press the required siding push button for two
>seconds, wait for the push button to become illuminated, then proceed
>cautiously into the siding."
>
>Does this mean that the driver is also operating the point from the Main
>line connection, as no reference is made? (There is already a set of
>points on the Down side of Camberwell -No 25- for entry into the old
>sidings, that is controlled by the signaller at C'well.)
>
>Also a New Up home signal appeared on the Up side (Down Platform) at
>Riversdale for terminating Down trains back to Camberwell. (No U11)
>Rumor has it that this was provided solely for drivers to change ends
>"in safety" when down trains are required to stable at Camberwell.
>
>If anyone has further info, I would appreciate it.
>
>--
>Thanks
>
>Tony. G


I assume this is Camberwell Vic. There is one in NSW as well! It's a coal
loading point in the Hunter Valley




Baz