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Where do you place railroad signals?
Basically, you will most likely want to place your signals wherever there is a place where 2 or more trains could potentially run into each other if there are no railroad signals to control them – next to busy turnouts for example, passing sidings, junctions, or exits from yards or spurs onto a mainline.
What does a flashing yellow railroad signal mean?
When the top yellow light is flashing it upgrades the signal from an Approach indication to an Approach Medium indication. In the continuing pursuit for the elimination of unneeded signal heads some railroads eliminated the center head if there was no Limited or Medium speed route at a location.
How do I know if a train is coming?
If a signal is lit up and shows all red lights, it is possible that there is a train approaching from “behind” the signal as shown in the photo above. If a signal is lit and shows a green light at the top, that means it is cleared for a train to approach from the lit/facing side, so a train may be coming.
What does flashing red lights at a railroad crossing mean?
STOP
Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing mean STOP! A full stop is always required. Make sure that there is no train traveling on the tracks and proceed.
How far should you stop from a railroad crossing with flashing red lights?
15 feet
Stop at least 15 feet away from the crossing if there’s an approaching train, flashing red lights, a stop sign or lowered crossing gates. Look for a second train before proceeding!
What does a green railroad light mean?
go
When in doubt, remember that the colors for railroad lights are universally recognized. Similar to traffic lights, red means “stop,” yellow means “slow” or “caution,” and green means “go.”
How does a block signal on a train work?
In the Automatic Block Signal system (ABS), block signals are activated by the presence of a train in the block, or the position of track turnouts (switches).
What are the regulations for the railway in Canada?
Transport Canada regulations, standards and programs work help make our railway system safe, secure, accessible, competitive and more environmentally responsible.
Who is responsible for rail safety in Canada?
Transport Canada is primarily responsible for enforcing rail safety regulation (primarily the Canadian Railway Safety Act) and conducting research and development in support of improved railroad safety. https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/rail.html.
How does the mast of a train signal work?
Signal mast The indication typically dictates the maximum speed a train may pass that signal and at what maximum speed the train is authorized to be travelling when it arrives at the next signal. The visual pattern of an aspect can contain a combination of lit signal heads (solid or