Chatswood, 25 ottobre 2009. Treno in servizio sulle linee suburbane Cityrail.

Dragging Equipment, Grade Crossing, and Track Pan Marker signals

Track pans were a very interesting concept for supplying water without having to stop at a water tower and were used by a few railroads in the US to help keep passenger trains running quickly and on time. The track pan consisted of a trough between the rails which was filled with water. Engines that were equipped would have a scoop under the tender which , when the signal showed it was okay to lower, would be pulled down by a lever in the cab and this would allow the engine to scoop water at speed. When the signal showed raise the scoop the lever would move the pan back into the bottom of the tender.

Notice the difference between B&O's signal and the NYC one.

Interlocking rules showing the unique style of semaphore signals and sideways placement of tri-light signals which C&NW was famous for. Also note the use of smash boards and pot signals (the disc shaped semaphore signals).These are stop aspects.

139 557-3 in Köthen

This is a SNCF Voie libre (VL) signal

The voie libre indicates to the driver that normal circulation is allowed, if nothing is opposed to it.

SNCF TER Alsace Gare de Richwiller

The order of signals on this line was VL - VL flashing - A - S

SNCF TER Alsace Gare de Hochfelden

bei der Durchfahrt durch den Bahnhof Bickenbach (Bergstr) mit IC 1296

Interurban signals from 1911

These are interlocking signals showing the clear diverging and slow clear aspects. Notice the use of semaphore signals still in the 1950s.

Estonian State Railway Signal Regulations 1933

Eesti Riigiraudtee Signaal Määrused 1933

This looks to be like the German signal which would mean stop at buffer or obstruction when closed or ride on sight when open

Here are the aspects for the different fixed signals. The semaphore signal still seems to be reigning supreme in 1952.

C&O 1958

TGV POS tri current (25kV @ 50 Hz AC & 15 kV @ 16 2/3 Hz AC & 1500v DC) electric built by Alstom in 2006-2007

SNCF TER Alsace Gare de Richwiller

Estonian State Railway Signal Regulations 1933

Eesti Riigiraudtee Signaal Määrused 1933

This looks to be like the German signal which would mean expect next signal to show either aspect 2a 2b 2c or 4

SNCF TER Alsace Gare de Krimmer Meinau

Poste 4 with TGV POS headed to Germany

This is on the line to Germany from Strasbourg

Here are the aspects for the different fixed signals. The combination of position light signals and color light signals to show train orders is kind of strange.

This is a SNCF Sémaphore (S) signal

This signal protects an entry of block, or the following track section.

The closed sémaphore commands the driver to stop before the signal.

SNCF TER Alsace Gare de Richwiller

The order of signals on this line was VL - VL flashing - A - S

Here is a nice amber signal near the fairgrounds in Louisville Kentucky showing restricting!

C.O.R.A Chicago Operating Rules 2001

Qui pourrait croire que, sur notre chemin vers Currumbin, cette statue est en bordure de route. Elle signale la présence d'un café-restaurant. Il est presque midi, et il n'y a personne sur le parking. Je ne sais si j'aurais aimé mettre les pieds dans cet endroit. A vrai dire, l'accueil est assez particulier, à voir la statue du lion dans le fond. On est au pays d'Oz sans doute...

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What an awesome find on our way back to Currumbin. This statue stands besides the secondary road, showing there is a café-restaurant behind. It's quite noon, and I do not see any car parked. I do not know if I'd liked to go indoor. To tell the truth, this is an awesome place you know. How it can be at night! With a lion's statue in the background. Maybe we are in the World of Oz.

Tell me Gipsy, can you see me in your crystal ball. I'm telling you what can I do, my back's against the wall. And I can't hold on much longer, so I've come to you my Friend, for now my life seems at an end.

I came to see you once before one hundred years before, you took my hand and broke the spell that should have let me go. But my years have gone so slowly, so I'm here again my Friend, for now my life seems at an end. (lyrics by Deep Purple, from the 74' album Stormbringer)

Infos prises de vue

Canon 400D – Sigma 18-200 – 1/500 - Iso 200 - f5.6 - 63mm – priorité ouverture

A voir sur Black – View On Black

These are interlocking signals showing the clear, approach diverging, and restricting aspects. Notice the use of semaphore signals still in the 1950s.

Speed limit signs

Here are the aspects for the different fixed signals. The semaphore signal still seems to be reigning supreme in 1952.

Coolidge, AZ

Page 2 with the description of the different types of semaphore signals one could encounter.

Estonian State Railway Signal Regulations 1933

Eesti Riigiraudtee Signaal Määrused 1933

This looks to be like the German signal which would mean proceed via straight track at normal speed.

Une cavité peu connue qui avait été signalée par E. FOURNIER.

Inventaire spéléologique du Doubs, Tome 5 page 346

Page 3 with a diagram showing the different aspects the semaphore signals could display

mit EC 113 der ÖBB auf dem Weg nach Klagenfurt kurz vor dem Bahnhof Bickenbach (Bergstr)

AAR American Railway Signaling Principles and Practices - Semaphore Signals

AAR American Railway Signaling Principles and Practices - Semaphore Signals

Signal Aspects

Excuse the bad quality, these are all from my little point and shoot digital camera.

Here is B-12 and a Metra train in Franklin Park Illinois

SNCF class X76500 DMU built by Bombardier from 2004-2007

This unit is passing the tower in Bischheim on it's way to Strasbourg

Railway Educational Association 1913 training booklet for firemen.