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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2012 6:52:50 GMT
Does anyone know if this is still operational. I was lucky enough to visit the control room many years ago. If it has now gone does anyone know what happened to it please?
Many thanks
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Post by Tom on Apr 8, 2012 7:44:21 GMT
It's still operational, but is only used today in the event of the control room being evacuated.
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Post by mrfs42 on Apr 8, 2012 8:09:36 GMT
Shame, Roger - looks like your dream of having it in the workshop has foundered.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2012 8:20:22 GMT
Maybe but its days must be numbered! having said that so are mine! I have to say that I am surprised it is still operational.
Many thanks for the information.
Roger
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2012 9:04:01 GMT
Could anyone shine some light on what a NX Panel is  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2012 9:28:58 GMT
I will leave that to the experts on here.....
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Post by mrfs42 on Apr 8, 2012 12:30:58 GMT
This type of panel has one switch/button provided for every signalled route (except that some panels have separate 'entrance' and 'exit' devices). To set a route, the signalman operates the device for the 'entrance' signal, followed by the device for the 'exit' (destination) signal. All points within the route are automatically set to the required position and, provided all the points are detected by the interlocking in the correct position the signal will clear.
Individual points switches are provided, but they are normally left in the central position, which allows the points to be automatically set to the normal or reverse position by the action of setting a route
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Post by rincew1nd on Apr 8, 2012 17:33:11 GMT
As MRFS describes above, NX is N-trance and X-it.
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Post by mrfs42 on Apr 8, 2012 18:12:48 GMT
As MRFS describes above, NX is N-trance and X-it. Or as one of the GRS catalogues had it: eNtrance - eXit - I've been trying to locate my copy of the catalogue. Linky for a bit of vintage Americana. ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2012 18:57:08 GMT
Ohh thank you!
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Post by d7666 on May 3, 2012 16:55:54 GMT
This type of panel has one switch/button provided for every signalled route (except that some panels have separate 'entrance' and 'exit' devices). To set a route, the signalman operates the device for the 'entrance' signal, followed by the device for the 'exit' (destination) signal. All points within the route are automatically set to the required position and, provided all the points are detected by the interlocking in the correct position the signal will clear. Individual points switches are provided, but they are normally left in the central position, which allows the points to be automatically set to the normal or reverse position by the action of setting a route A question, albeit digressing. NX is a generic name. What is the generic name for the Central Line ELCP (Emergency Local Control Panels). Are they NX even ? -- Nick |
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Post by Harsig on May 4, 2012 7:37:28 GMT
A question, albeit digressing. NX is a generic name. What is the generic name for the Central Line ELCP (Emergency Local Control Panels). Are they NX even ? -- Nick No, I wouldn't call them NX panels as they have separate buttons for each individual route. As such they could be termed as OCS panels, OCS standing for One Control Switch (per route) |
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Post by d7666 on May 5, 2012 18:18:18 GMT
A question, albeit digressing. NX is a generic name. What is the generic name for the Central Line ELCP (Emergency Local Control Panels). Are they NX even ? -- Nick No, I wouldn't call them NX panels as they have separate buttons for each individual route. As such they could be termed as OCS panels, OCS standing for One Control Switch (per route)Thanks I've never seen them in operation nor any operating documentation on them so did not know how the buttons functioned. -- Nick |
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Post by Tom on May 6, 2012 17:39:32 GMT
Come to Liverpool Street next Sunday evening if you want a demonstration. Far easier than working the Westrace MCT.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2012 10:17:33 GMT
I be leave the "NX" room can be used in an Emergency for a short time
by the Controllers although there is talk of it being decommissioned ?
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