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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2006 16:23:51 GMT
A driver isn't allowed to move a train up to a higher speed limit untill the rear of the train has passed the limit sign, yes?
Well how then, does the driver know when the rear of the train has passed the sign, if there are no car length markers? (Those blue boards with white numbers in at the side of the track).
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Post by Phil on Jan 3, 2006 16:35:08 GMT
Traction knowledge. Just the same as on NR or private railways.
Generally you find yourself markers points at the right places to apply power.
Edit: for modern freight the driver can programme in the length of the train. He hits a button as the cab passes end of limit and computer bleeps when he can reapply power
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2006 16:39:09 GMT
A driver isn't allowed to move a train up to a higher speed limit untill the rear of the train has passed the limit sign, yes? This only applies to Network Rail. On LUL, we can apply power at the speed limit sign. This is because on LUL, our trains are of a fixed length. On the mainline, they aren't. |
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Post by Phil on Jan 3, 2006 16:50:33 GMT
So, Alan, on the District videos when the trains leave Richmond (and other places) the t/op seems to delay applying power until well past the speed board. Is this because it's NR or is ther something else going on ?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2006 16:54:03 GMT
So, Alan, on the District videos when the trains leave Richmond (and other places) the t/op seems to delay applying power until well past the speed board. Is this because it's NR or is ther something else going on ? This is on NR sections where their rules and sign positioning apply. |
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