Re: A question...

[David Langley <del@ancc.com.au>]

MarkBau1 wrote:

> NS boards were/are usually attached to overhead stauntions in the suburban area
> as a stauntion is never far away :-) I don't recall, and would not agree with,
> their placement on a signal post. I can't recall widespread use of NS boards
> outside the metro area.

Have been used regularly since the mid 80's I think since someone pointed out that
an N set hauled by a single loco went a considerable distance from the restricted
spot to the N board. Nowadays sprinters certainly use them to great effect. I would
suggest without being 100% certain that they were never placed on signal posts.

David Langley.