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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2006 21:13:46 GMT
I noticed the other day that the platform starter at Drayton Park will only clear when the train has changed current collection mode. Is this something to do with the centre rail, which can be seen in this picture? Thank you. |
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Post by c5 on Jun 10, 2006 21:16:54 GMT
I think you're right there.
There is a similar arrangement at Harrow on the Hill platform 2 (S/B- Up) , with I think a separate red light, which extinguishes if the train present is not collecting traction current
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2006 21:41:24 GMT
What is the purpose of the siganl at HOTH?
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Post by mandgc on Jun 11, 2006 0:26:21 GMT
HOTH ? (#2)
To prevent an Electric train attempting to proceed towards Marylebone from Platform 2.
Platform 2, and the two tracks North of, are electrified for emergency reversals.
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Post by Tom on Jun 11, 2006 8:18:00 GMT
I think you're right there. There is a similar arrangement at Harrow on the Hill platform 2 (S/B- Up) , with I think a separate red light, which extinguishes if the train present is not collecting traction current I don't think there is, as a met train managed to get past the starter and completely off juice there a few years back. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2006 8:32:55 GMT
yes, I remember that Tom. Got a piccy somewhere! Chiltern Railways weren't too happy about it blocking up thier route to Marylebone!
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Post by c5 on Jun 11, 2006 10:15:27 GMT
I think you're right there. There is a similar arrangement at Harrow on the Hill platform 2 (S/B- Up) , with I think a separate red light, which extinguishes if the train present is not collecting traction current I don't think there is, as a met train managed to get past the starter and completely off juice there a few years back. Oh, I will find out on Monday. I do know there is a rather large sign remind A stock Operators to not pass go |
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Post by mandgc on Jun 12, 2006 0:19:21 GMT
Harrow on the Hill Starter -
I should have said , in Reply #3 - "The arrangement, if provided, would prevent - - - -"
Alas, I have not been to HH for some time.
From subsequent replies it seems as though the arrangement would have been useful.
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Post by Oracle on Jun 12, 2006 7:09:39 GMT
Is the 'fourth rail' visible at Drayton Park there to act as an earth return rather than left over from LT days?
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