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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2017 16:13:55 GMT
Hello,
I was wondering - in tunnel sections, when there is a change in the line speed, are the speed boards illuminated in the tunnel? I believe they are a small box type speed board?
Thanks for anyone shedding any light on this!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2017 17:36:24 GMT
Thanks for anyone shedding any light on this! Hehe They're externally illuminated reflectorised boards, for the most part. Here's an example on the Bakerloo just outside Charing Cross northbound. The picture is a screenshot of Video125's Driver's Eye View video. To film the video, Video125 used additional lighting so that you can see more, but you can see the lamp hanging over the speed board.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 4:50:23 GMT
There is also light box type I don't have a picture of one though
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Post by rincew1nd on Jun 20, 2017 5:05:24 GMT
Are there any rules/policy dictating which type is used, or is it simply whatever is in stock at the time?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 13:39:20 GMT
There is also light box type I don't have a picture of one though Like this one? Good point. This was on the Northern line West End branch, just outside Mornington Crescent as we approach the junctions at Camden Town. Once again borrowed from a Video125 Driver's Eye View video.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 14:21:31 GMT
If you have the District 125 video there is a stencil type around the Whitechapel area on the E/B just before St Mary's Curve
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 17:40:42 GMT
If you have the District 125 video there is a stencil type around the Whitechapel area on the E/B just before St Mary's Curve Yes indeed
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 22:13:37 GMT
Thank you very much for all of your replies!
As someone has already asked - is there any particular reason why one would be used over another? A rule book entry, etc?
Thanks!!
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Post by North End on Jun 21, 2017 0:50:00 GMT
Thank you very much for all of your replies! As someone has already asked - is there any particular reason why one would be used over another? A rule book entry, etc? Thanks!! I suspect when the specific sign was installed would likely play a part. For example, externally illuminated signs went out of fashion some time ago, nowadays standard practice is reflective signs. However things don't tend to be changed retrospectively unless something else is occurring in the area. Same with T boards - current policy is to indicate the actual permitted speed, but there are still plenty of T boards to be found. In summary, things are rather inconsistent from place to place let alone line to line. Drivers line and route knowledge comes into play accordingly.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2017 9:46:53 GMT
Lamp lit signs are slowly being replaced by reflective signs the bakerloo should be updated this year
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