Qualified Signaller Handbook
This document lists the standards Qualified Signaller should follow, this includes everything from rules to signalling regulations. Note that while this handbook is for Qualified Signallers, the handbook itself is not classified. Feel free to share this handbook with your peers even if they are not Qualified Signallers. Testers are also expected to read and understand the rules of sword usage listed in this handbook.
Rules for Qualified Signallers
Qualified Signallers follow all in game rules like other players. However, there are few rules that only apply to Qualified Signallers.
- Do not share confidential information that you are trusted with.
- You are expected to Signal properly. Multiple instances of improper signalling can warrant infractions - remember that you are a trusted individual regarding signalling and are expected to set an example for other players. Mistakes do happen, and we understand, so a few here and there are acceptable.
- Listen to staff members instructions and follow it if you are required to do so. Qualified Signallers are not staff members.
- Do not abuse tools or extra powers given to you.
- Trolling, Causing disruption or Spreading misinformation is unacceptable.
- To improve communications and to ensure that you receive information regarding regulations updates, you must stay within the Discord server in order to retain your role. If you leave the server for over 72 hours, or are banned from the server, you are likely to be demoted from QS.
As a QS, you will be held to a higher standard. Meaning you are expected to act more professionally compared to regular members.
As a QS, you still have to follow all the normal in-game and Discord rules. If you break any of these normal rules, you may be punished on a QS level. This means you can receive a warning, suspension or demotion for breaking a normal rule if the QS managers deem it necessary.
Guidelines for tools
You may only use the sword in these following situations:
- You have permission from a staff member to use your sword for something specific.
- Troller clearly trolling inside your signal box while ignoring your warnings (please ask them to leave first).
- Players blocking points.
- Players blocking traffic on the area you are controlling, such as AFKing in a train for long period of time (minimum 5 minutes). You may only do this if no bypass routes are available without affecting traffic flow significantly (i.e SAT).
- Players with derailed trains to the point of not being able to continue that are refusing to despawn.
- Removing unwanted people out of the signal box, this can be because they are obstructing you from properly signalling. You must always warn them before removing.
Please note that in most of these circumstances, you should call an admin if any are only rather than using your sword. You should only use your sword if no moderation staff are active in-game and your situation matches one of those listed above.
You are not permitted to use the sword in these situations:
- A train passing a signal at danger (SPADing).
- Call a moderator, unless they have derailed.
- Bad signallers.
- You cannot take over a signal box from other users. Call a moderator.
- Moderating other members.
- You are not a staff member.
You may be asked to justify any sword usage to a member of staff, ensure you think before you act to prevent any moderation action. Please do not try to find loopholes or "bend the rules", these can and do still count as infractions and are likely to result in punishment.
Infractions
If one of the rules listed above is broken, you will be subjected to a varying punishment depending on your infraction, and how many times you have been previously punished.
Types of Infractions
| Type of Infraction: | Punishment severity: |
| Minor Infraction | 1st: Warning
2nd: Suspension 7 days |
| Medium Infraction | 1st: Warning OR Suspension 7 days
2nd: Suspension 14 days OR Demotion |
| Major Infraction | 1st: Suspension 14 days OR Demotion
2nd: QS Blacklist |
HR or QS managers may alter the severity of your punishment depending on the situation.
QS managers always reserve the right to issue a demotion or suspension if they deem necessary.
(Suspensions, Demotions and Blacklists always require approval from a QS manager.)
List of applicable infractions
The following list is not exhaustive.
| Minor Infractions | Medium Infractions | Major Infractions |
|---|---|---|
| Failing to listen to staff members | Improper signalling - Major (such as causing trains to derail or crash) | Intentionally abusing tools/powers. |
| Improper signalling - minor (such as incorrect belling, failing to follow the signalling regulations and the instructions) | Multiple cases of minor improper signalling | Trolling or causing disruption. |
| Accidental tool misuse |
Signalling Regulations
This section dictates the signalling regulations for the game. Every Qualified Signaller should follow the regulations stated in these sections.
General Signalling Regulations
These regulations apply to Absolute Block, Electric Token Block and Tokenless block methods of working.
Bell Codes
This is a list of standard bell codes.
See Bell Codes for more information
| Method of working | Description | Bell codes |
| Absolute Block
Electric Token Block |
Call attention | 1 |
| Is Line Clear for; | ||
| Class 1 / Express passenger train | 4 | |
| Class 2 / Ordinary Passenger Train | 3-1 | |
| Class 3 | 1-3-1 | |
| Class 5 / Empty coaching stocks | 2-2-1 | |
| Class 9 / Other passenger train specially authorised | 1-4 | |
| Class 0 / Light engine(s) | 2-3 | |
| Train Entering Section | 2 | |
| Train out of section | 2-1 | |
| Obstruction removed | 2-1-2 | |
| Cancelling | 3-5 | |
| Train incorrectly described | 5-3 | |
| Opening of signal box | 5-5-5 | |
| Closure of signal box | 7-5-5 | |
| Testing Equipments | 16 | |
| Shunting into forward section | 3-3-2 | |
| Shunt withdrawn | 8 | |
| Blocking back outside home signal | 3-3 | |
| Stop and examine train | 7 | |
| Train proceeding without authority on the right direction | 4-5-5 | |
| Train proceeding without authority on the wrong direction | 2-5-5 | |
| Train passed without tail lamp | 9 or 4-5 | |
| Electric Token Block only | Release token | 5-2 |
| Token replaced | 2-5 |
You must send call attention (1) and have it acknowledged for all bell codes before you send any other bell code, except for:
- Train entering section (2)
- Obstruction danger (6)
- Train or vehicles proceeding without authority in the right direction (4-5-5)
- Train or vehicles proceeding without authority in the wrong direction (2-5-5)
You must acknowledge all bell signals by repeating them, except when specified otherwise in the signalling regulations. You must also not consider any bell signal as understood until it has been correctly acknowledged.
Train Classifications
This following table lists the classifications used to identify types of trains and their headcodes. [1]
| Description | Class |
| Express passenger train | 1 |
| Nominated parcel or postal train | |
| Traction unit going to assist a failed train (1Z99) | |
| Snow plough going to clear the line (1Z99) | |
| Ordinary passenger train | 2 |
| Officers’ special train (2Z01) | |
| Test train (2Qxx) | |
| Freight train if specially authorised | 3 |
| A parcel train | |
| Autumn-railhead treatment train | |
| Empty coaching stock train if specially authorised | |
| Freight train which can run up to 75 mph (120 km/h) | 4 |
| Empty coaching stock train | 5 |
| Freight train which can run up to 60 mph (95 km/h) | 6 |
| Freight train which can run up to 45 mph (70 km/h) | 7 |
| Freight train which can run up to 35 mph (55 km/h | 8 |
| Other passenger train if specially authorised | 9 |
| Light locomotive or locomotives | 0 |
Traffic regulations and prioritisation
Traffic in Dovedale should be prioritized according to their Headcode then Lateness with no regards to operators or whether it's a staff train or not.
Headcode should follow this priority;
Class 1 and Class 9
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4, Class 5 and Class 0
Class 6
Class 7
Class 8
Lateness is subjective and depends on how long that train has been standing at that signal, if for example at Dovedale Central there are two trains, one being a Class 2 which has been waiting on the platform for 5 minutes and the same Class 2 which has just activated its TRTS. It makes more sense to send the first Class 2 rather than the other Class 2.
Another example is the same Class 2 at Dovedale East while there is a Class 1 arriving from Dovedale Central direction. It will make more sense in this situation to send the Class 2 first rather than wait for the Class 1 to arrive and then send it accordingly.
Train is considered ready once it has closed its doors or when guard/dispatchers activate the TRTS key. If TRTS is not provided (i.e an intermediate station) then the train is considered ready with minor dwell time.
Signallers should use their own judgement when signalling and regulating traffic, this section (apart from the headcode) is subjective and signallers should aim for maximum efficiency if possible.
Change of Duties
When going off duty, you must:
- Inform the signaller taking over of any trains in the section,
- Whether the equipment is in order
- Any other necessary information
If you are taking over duty, you must ensure you are informed of the above points.
Checking and Testing Equipment
When you open a signal box you must, as soon as possible, check that the instruments, signals, points and other equipment are working correctly.
Where provided, you must test the bells and block indicators as long as no train has been signalled or is due to be signalled.
You must send testing equipment (16), then, move the block indicator to each position in the correct sequence. (Line clear, Train on Line, Line Blocked/Normal) You must also ensure that section signal are cleared then returned to danger at Line Clear position.
After this is completed, do the same for adjacent box, then adjacent box will acknowledge your 16 to complete the test.
You do not need to perform these checks when you’re taking over a signal box from another signaller and the last signaller reports that all of the equipment is working correctly.
To perform testing equipment on an Electric Token Block installation, you must bell testing equipment (16), to the adjacent box, and remove the token and clear the section signal on your side. Ensure the adjacent box does the same to complete the test. Adjacent box will acknowledge your 16 once the test is complete.
Working Signalling Equipment
You must replace a distant signal to caution as soon as the train has passed the signal, and you must replace a stop signal to danger as soon as the last vehicle of the train has passed the signal.
If a train is stopped with a portion still on the approach side of a stop signal, you must place that signal to danger. If you have cleared a signal for a train to proceed, you must not replace it to danger if this will cause the driver to see an irregular sequence of aspects or indications.
In an emergency, if you have replaced any signal to danger, you must make sure that the driver is aware you have done so. If you cannot clear a stop signal, you must not clear any associated signals on the approach to it until the train has stopped or nearly stopped at each signal in turn. You do not need to apply this instruction if the stop signal on the approach to the stop signal at danger is a colour light that can show a yellow aspect.
You must always use the main aspect or indication when there is an associated subsidiary or position-light signal, except when:
- Shunting
- The line is occupied, and permissive working is authorised for that line and the type of train concerned
- A failure of equipment means the main aspect or indication cannot be displayed
If the signal at a diverging junction does not have approach release[2] arrangements, you must not clear the signal for a route where the speed must be reduced, until the train is close to the signal. You must also be sure that the speed of the train has been suitably reduced.
Ground Frames
Before you give a release for a ground frame, you must reach a clear understanding with the ground frame operator about:
- The movement to be made
- Whether or not the train is to be shut in
If the train is to be shut in, before you restore the ground frame release to normal operation, you must get confirmation from the ground frame operator that the train is clear of the running line. You must not release the ground frame for a movement from the siding to the running line until all track circuits are clear:
- Between the protecting signal for the running line and the points to be released
- To the next main running signal on the line to which the movement is to be made unless the Signal Box Special Instructions allow a movement onto an occupied line
If the ground frame line releases into an Absolute Block section, you must obtain permission from the signaller controlling that section before performing the movement.
Working of points
You must always use facing-point locks (FPLs) for the passage of trains and, whenever possible, for shunting movements. You can only allow a vehicle carrying passengers to pass over points in the facing direction if the points are locked by a facing-point lock.
Stop and examine train
You must carry out this regulation if you become aware of anything unusual or wrong such as:
- Signals of alarm
- An insecure load
- Train half derailed or does not seem fit to proceed
- Other mishaps
If you become aware of anything unusual or wrong with a train, or you receive stop and examine train (7), you must immediately:
- Stop the train concerned
- Tell the signaller who controls the area from which the train approached what has happened
- Arrange for the train to be examined and dealt with as necessary
- If you cannot stop the train concerned before it enters the area controlled by another signaller, you must immediately tell that signaller what has happened by sending stop and examine train
If the driver has stated that the train is fit to proceed, or a competent person and yourself have agreed that the train is fit to proceed, you may signal the train as normal. If the train is deemed not fit to resume normal working then the driver should be instructed to jump out of the train so it is deleted.
Absolute Block Regulations
These regulations only apply to signal boxes that use the Absolute Block method of working. The principle of the Absolute Block system is to prevent more than one train being in a section on the same line, at the same time.
Definition
The following terms are used in these regulations and apply to signallers in Absolute Block signalling areas.
Absolute Block section
The line between the last stop signal(s) controlled from one signal box, and the home signal controlled by the next signal box.
An Absolute Block section will be referred to as a section within this document.
Block signals
A stop signal that controls the entrance to, or exit from, a block section. The following are block signals.
Home signal: the first stop signal controlled by a signal box that controls the exit from an Absolute Block section.
Section signal: a stop signal that controls the entrance to an Absolute Block section.
Method of Signalling
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, A, B and C represent three signal boxes on the same line of route. A train is to be signalled from signal box A to signal box B. The procedure shown must be repeated along the line of route if the train is to proceed further.
Normal method of signalling trains
Actions of signaller at signal box A
Before you start the procedure to allow a train to enter the section, you must have received train out of section (2-1) for the previous train, and the block indicator for the line concerned must be in the normal position. You must also send call attention (1) to signal box B, and when this has been acknowledged, send the appropriate is line clear bell code.
When the signaller at signal box B has acknowledged the is line clear bell code and placed the block indicator to line clear, you may clear the signals for the train to proceed. When the train has passed the signal box, or the location shown in the Signal Box Special Instructions, you must send train entering section (2) to signal box B.
If the train is standing at a signal beyond your signal box, you must send train entering section (2) as soon as the section signal clears.
Actions of signaller at signal box B
When you have received is line clear, you must acknowledge is line clear to signal box A and place the block indicator for the line concerned to line clear. You must not acknowledge is line clear, or place the block indicator to line clear, if the line is not clear, or for any reason you cannot give permission for the train to approach.
On receiving train entering section, you must acknowledge train entering section to signal box A and place the block indicator for the line concerned to Train on Line.
After receiving train entering section from signal box A. If the train is to proceed to signal box C, then you must repeat the actions of signal box A if the conditions are met.
Actions of signaller at signal box A
Before you start the procedure to allow a train to enter the section:
Sending ‘train out of section’
You must observe the train as it passes the signal box and make sure it has a tail lamp at the rear. When the train has passed the home signal, you must:
- Send call attention to signal box A
- When this has been acknowledged, send train out of section (2-1)
You may only perform this instruction once you are certain that the train is complete with a tail lamp.
(You are able to perform this instruction if you are unable to physically view the tail lamp but are certain the train is complete.)
When it is necessary to send train out of section before the last vehicle of the train passes your signal box, you must make sure that the train has arrived, complete with tail lamp, before doing so.
(You are able to perform this instruction if you are unable to physically view the tail lamp but are certain the train is complete.)
Train not proceeding or incorrect ‘is line clear’ is sent
Cancelling
If a train is not going to proceed but is line clear or train entering section has been acknowledged by the signaller at signal box B, you must place the relevant signals to danger and send cancelling. (Signal box A)
If you receive cancelling, you must acknowledge it to signal box A and place the block indicator to normal. (Signal box B)
Train incorrectly described
If you have sent the incorrect is line clear and the signaller at signal box B has acknowledged it, you must send train incorrectly described to signal box B, and when this has been acknowledged, send the correct is line clear. (Signal box A)
If you receive train incorrectly described, you must acknowledge that signal, then acknowledge the correct is line clear and leave the position of the block indicator as it is. (Signal box B)
Blocking the Section
Blocking back outside home signal (3-3)
Note: For the purpose of this part of the regulation, A and B represent two signal boxes on the same line of route. The line outside the home signal at signal box B is to be occupied. This regulation must be used if it is necessary to occupy the line with a movement outside the home signal. It may also be used for minor obstruction on the line.
When the line is to be occupied (Signal box B)
You must send blocking back outside home signal, and when this has been acknowledged, place or keep the block indicator at train on line.
You may only allow the line outside the home signal to be occupied when blocking back outside home signal has been acknowledged, and the block indicator is at train on line.
When blocking back outside home signal (3-3) must not be acknowledged. (Signal box A)
You must not acknowledge blocking back outside home signal if you have allowed a movement to be made which would conflict with a movement at signal box B, unless you are sure that such a movement could be made safely.
When the line is clear again. (Signal box B)
When the line is again clear to the home signal, you must send obstruction removed to signal box A, and place the block indicator to normal.
Shunting into forward section
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, A and B represent two signal boxes on the same line of route. A shunting movement is to take place beyond the section signal at signal box A.
Signalling the shunting movement
You must not allow a train to enter the forward section for shunting purposes until you have sent shunting into forward section (3-3-2), and the signaller at signal box B has acknowledged this. (Signal box A)
You may send this bell signal if the position of the block indicator is normal or at train on line. (Signal box A)
When the line is clear to the home signal, you must acknowledge shunting into forward section and place the block indicator to line clear if the block controls allow you to do this. (Signal box B)
When the train is ready to enter the section for shunting purposes and you have reached a clear understanding with the driver, you must:
- Clear the signal if you can, or instruct the driver to pass the section signal at danger
- Send train entering section to signal box B. (Signal box A)
When you receive train entering section from signal box A, you must place or keep the block indicator at train on line. You may allow the line up to the home signal to be occupied, fouled or obstructed until you receive shunt withdrawn (8) from signal box A. (Signal box B)
When the shunting movement is complete
When the movement is completed and the forward section is again clear, you must send shunt withdrawn to signal box B. (Signal box A)
You must acknowledge shunt withdrawn to signal box A and then take one of the following actions. (Signal box B)
If the block indicator was normal when shunting into forward section was acknowledged and if the line up to the home signal is clear, place the block indicator to normal.
If the block indicator was at train on line when shunting into forward section was acknowledged, and if the line is still obstructed, you must keep the block indicator at train on line, or if the line is now clear, you must send train out of section or
obstruction removed depending on the circumstances and place the block indicator to normal.
Obstruction of the line
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, A and B represent two signal boxes on the same line of route. The signaller at signal box B becomes aware or suspects that there is an obstruction between signal box A and signal box B.
When to send obstruction danger
If you need to stop trains from signal box A because of an obstruction or other emergency between your signal box and signal box A, or within the section at your signal box, you must immediately and without sending call attention, send obstruction danger (6) to signal box A.
You must do this whether or not you have received is line clear or train entering section bell codes. You do not need to send obstruction danger if the obstruction is only affecting the line for trains heading towards you from signal box A.
You must also send obstruction danger when you see, or become aware of, a train approaching for which you have not:
- Acknowledged is line clear
- Received train entering section
- Received train or vehicles proceeding without authority in the right direction
- Acknowledged shunting into forward section.
Sending obstruction danger
When sending the obstruction danger bell code, you must:
- Place or keep the block indicator to train on line until the obstruction has been removed
- If necessary, place or keep your signals at danger to protect the obstruction
You must then immediately tell the signaller at signal box A the reason for sending obstruction danger via box or global chat. You must reach a clear understanding of those lines that must remain blocked and those that can be reopened for trains.
If, after you have sent obstruction danger to signal box A, you receive train proceeding without authority in the right direction for a train which had been accepted before obstruction danger was sent, you must take all possible actions to stop the approaching train.
Only then must you acknowledge train proceeding without authority in the right direction. If you receive cancelling from the signaller at signal box A for a train which had been accepted before you sent obstruction danger, you must acknowledge cancelling but you must keep the block indicator at train on line until the obstruction has been removed.
Receiving ‘obstruction danger’
If you receive obstruction danger (6) from signal box B, you must: immediately place or keep all signals leading towards signal box B at danger, and place or keep the block indicator for the line from signal box B at train on line and keep it in this position until you are sure that line is clear and you have sent the bell code for obstruction removed. Should no train have been signalled towards signal box B, you must acknowledge obstruction danger.
If you cannot stop a train heading towards signal box B, or there is already a train in the section, you must not acknowledge obstruction danger but immediately send train proceeding without authority in the right direction to signal box B.
If you succeed in stopping a train heading towards signal box B for which is line clear has been acknowledged, you must, after acknowledging obstruction danger, send cancelling to signal box B.
You must find out the reason why obstruction danger was sent. You must reach a clear understanding of those lines that must remain blocked and those that can be reopened for trains.
You must not allow any train to proceed towards signal box B until you have received obstruction removed and the signaller at signal box B has acknowledged is line clear.
When the obstruction has been removed
When the obstruction has been removed or a train can pass clear of the obstruction, you must send obstruction removed to Signal Box A and place the block indicator to normal.
However, if the signaller at signal box A had been unable to stop a train for which is line clear has been acknowledged, you must not send obstruction removed to signal box A until that train is clear of the section as shown in regulation ‘sending train out of section’.
Train proceeding without authority
Note: For the purpose of this part of the regulation, A, B and C represent three signal boxes on the same line of route. A train or vehicle proceeds without authority in the right direction from signal box A towards signal box B.
Immediate actions at signal box A
If a train or vehicle proceeds without authority in the right direction, or has entered the section without your authority, you must send the bell code for 'train proceeding without authority in the right direction' to Signal Box B. You are then to stop any train travelling towards signal box B on any other line, and or stop any train on the opposite line, if you consider this to be necessary.
If possible, alter the position of points to divert trains and prevent collisions. Place or keep signals at danger against the train or vehicle and any other trains that could be put in danger. Arrange for the line on which the train or vehicle is proceeding without authority to be cleared. You should also lower all level crossings and take any other possible action to reduce the risk of a collision.
Immediate actions at signal box B
If you have received train proceeding without authority in the right direction from signal box A, you must place or keep the block indicator at train on line for that line, and stop any train proceeding towards signal box A. If it is possible, alter the position of points to divert trains and prevent collisions, and place or keep signals at danger against the train or vehicle and any other trains that could be put in danger. Try to arrange for the line on which the train or vehicle is proceeding without authority to be cleared. If necessary, send train proceeding without authority in the right direction to signal box C, unless you can divert the train or vehicle. Ensure to lower all affected level crossings and take any other possible action to reduce the risk of a collision.
Once the train has stopped, only then you must then acknowledge train proceeding without authority in the right direction. staff members should be called, or the train should be respawned if it derails - whichever is necessary.
The same instructions apply in the wrong direction, but you must send train proceeding without authority in the wrong direction instead.
Train passed without tail lamp
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, A, B and C represent three signal boxes on the same line of route. A train is passing signal box B going towards signal box C.
Actions of signaller at signal box B
If a train passes without a tail lamp, or you are not sure that it has a tail lamp and you cannot deal with the train before it enters the section, or to do so would mean bringing the train to a sudden stop,
You must:
- Send train passed without tail lamp (9) to signal box C
- Not send train out of section to the signal box A, but instead send train passed without tail lamp (4-5)
- Keep the block indicator at train on line.
You must stop the first train travelling towards signal box A. Tell the driver what is going on, and instruct to proceed at cuation when the signal is cleared. Inform the driver to report if anything is seen to be abnormal.
If you receive train out of section from signal box C, or the signaller there tells you the train is complete, you must send train out of section to signal box A and place the block indicator to normal.
Actions of signaller at Signal box C
If you receive train passed without tail lamp (9), you must stop the approaching train and find out if it is complete.
If the train is complete and the line is clear as shown in regulation 'Sending train out of section', you must send train out of section to signal box B, and place the block indicator to normal.
If the train is complete but you are not in a position to send train out of section, you must tell the signaller at signal box B that the train is complete. If the train is not complete, you must tell the signaller at signal box B and take any other necessary action depending on the circumstances. A staff member should be called to inspect the line and delete any detached train, if necessary.
Opening and closing signal box
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, A, B and C represent three signal boxes on the same line of route. Signal box B is to open and close.
Opening a signal box
To open the signal box, you must send opening of signal box to signal box A and signal box C. Once you have opened the signal box, unless a train has been signalled or is immediately due to be signalled, you must test the block indicators for the line concerned. If you are just changing duties with another signaller, you need not to perform this regulation.
Closing a signal box
You must not close the signal box or leave duty until you have received train out of section for the last train to pass, the block indicator is at normal, and you have sent and had acknowledged closing of signal box to both signal box A and signal box C.
If you are just changing duties with another signaller, you do not to perform this regulation.
Electric Token Block Regulations
The principle of the electric token block system is to prevent more than one train being in the same section at the same time.
Definition
The following terms are used in these regulations and apply to signallers in electric token block signalling areas.
| Block Signals | A stop signal that controls the entrance to, or exit from, a block. The following are block signals:
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single line block section | The line between the section signal controlled from one signal box, and the home signal controlled by the next signal box in the direction of travel. A single-line block section will be referred to as a section within this document. |
Handling token
You (the signaller) are the only person who is authorised to remove a token from or replace it into the token instrument.
Except where another person is specially appointed to the duty (as authorised in Signal box special instruction) you are the only person who is authorised to receive a token from or deliver a token to the driver.
You must not allow a token to be transferred from one train to another without it being passed through a token instrument. Where a train has more than one locomotive at the leading end, you must give the token to the driver of the leading locomotive.
You may only perform token exchange if the train is standing still.
Method of Signalling
Normal method of signalling
Actions of signaller at signal box A
Before you start the procedure to allow a train to enter the section, you must have sent or received train out of section (2-1) for the previous train and you must not have given permission for a train to approach from the opposite end. The indicator must also be in the normal (or token in) position.
You must send call attention to signal box B, and when this has been acknowledged, send the appropriate is line clear.
When the signaller at signal box B has acknowledged is line clear and operated the token instrument, you must:
- Withdraw a token
- Clear the section signal for the train to proceed
- Give the token to the driver.
When the train departs you must send train entering section (2) to signal box B.
Actions of signaller at Signal box B
When you have received is line clear, you must: acknowledge is line clear to signal box and operate the token instrument to allow a token to be withdrawn at signal box A.
You must not acknowledge is line clear, nor operate the token instrument, if the line is not clear, or for any reason you cannot give permission for the train to approach. After you receive train entering section from signal box A, if the train is to continue to signal box C, you must carry out the actions of the signaller at signal box A as shown in the regulation above to signal box C.
Sending ‘train out of section’
When the train arrives at your signal box, the driver will give you the token. You must observe the train as it passes the signal box and make sure it has a tail lamp at the rear.
When the train, complete with tail lamp, has passed clear of the section and is clear of any points leading to the section, you must place the token into the token instrument, send call attention to signal box A. When this has been acknowledged, send train out of section.
(You are able to perform this instruction if you are unable to physically view the tail lamp but are certain the train is complete.)
When it is necessary to send train out of section before the last vehicle of the train passes your signal box, you must make sure the train has arrived, complete with tail lamp, before doing so.
(You are able to perform this instruction if you are unable to physically view the tail lamp but are certain the train is complete.)
Train not proceeding, or incorrect ‘is line clear’ sent
Cancelling
If a train is not going to proceed, but is line clear or train entering section has been acknowledged by the signaller at signal box B, you must place the relevant signals to danger, restore the token to the token instrument and send the bell code for cancelling.
Train incorrectly described
If you have sent an incorrect is line clear and the signaller at signal box B has acknowledged it, you must send train incorrectly described to signal box B, and when this has been acknowledged, send the correct is line clear.
You must not restore the token to the token instrument or replace the signal to danger.
Occupying the single line for shunting purposes
Releasing a token for shunting purposes
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, a shunting movement is to occupy the section between signal box A and signal box B outside the home signal at signal box B.
You may allow a token to be released for shunting purposes at the other end of the section as long as you have sent or received train out of section for the previous train through the section, and neither of you have given permission for a train to approach. Do ensure the line is clear to the home signal at your signal box. (For both signal box A and B)
When a token is needed for shunting purposes, you must send release token to signal box A. (Signal box B)
If the line is clear to the home signal, you may acknowledge release token and operate the token instrument to allow a token to be withdrawn at signal box B. (Signal box A)
When you have withdrawn the token, you must tell the driver what is to happen, give the token to the driver, then clear the signal, where provided. (Signal box B)
If you cannot give permission for a token to be withdrawn, you must not acknowledge release token or operate the token instrument. You must tell the signaller at signal box B the reason. (Signal box A)
When the shunting movement has been completed and the section is again clear, you must replace the token in the instrument and send token replaced to signal box A. (Signal box B)
Obstruction of the line
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, A and B represent two signal boxes on the same line of route. The signaller at signal box B becomes aware or suspects there is an obstruction between signal box A and signal box B.
When to send ‘obstruction danger’
If you need to stop trains from signal box A because of an obstruction or other emergency between your signal box and signal box A, or within the section at your signal box, you must immediately and without sending call attention, send obstruction danger (6) to signal box A.
You must do this whether or not you have received is line clear or train entering section. You do not need to send obstruction danger if the obstruction is only affecting the line for trains heading towards you from signal box, and the obstruction is beyond the home signal, or there are facing points that you immediately set for another direction clear of the obstruction and that line is clear up to and including the home signal.
You must also send obstruction danger when you see, or become aware of, a train approaching for which you have not acknowledged is line clear, received train entering section, received train or vehicles proceeding without authority on the right direction, or sending ‘obstruction danger’.
When sending obstruction danger, if necessary, place or keep your signals at danger to protect the obstruction. You must also tell the signaller at signal box A the reason for sending obstruction danger.
If, after you have sent obstruction danger to signal box A, you receive train or vehicles proceeding without authority on the right direction for a train which had been accepted before obstruction danger was sent, you must take all possible actions to stop the approaching train. Only then must you acknowledge train or vehicles proceeding without authority on the right direction. If you receive cancelling from the signaller at signal box A for a train which had been accepted before you sent obstruction danger, you must acknowledge cancelling.
Receiving ‘obstruction danger’
If you receive obstruction danger from signal box B, you must immediately place or keep all signals leading towards signal box B at danger. If no train has been signalled towards signal box B, you must acknowledge obstruction danger.
If you cannot stop a train heading towards signal box B, or there is already a train in the section, you must not acknowledge obstruction danger but immediately send train or vehicles proceeding without authority on the right direction to signal box B.
If you succeed in stopping a train heading towards signal box B for which is line clear has been acknowledged, you must, after acknowledging obstruction danger, replace the token in the token instrument and send cancelling to signal box B. You must find out the reason why obstruction danger was sent. You must not allow any train to proceed towards signal box B until you have received obstruction removed (2-1-2) and the signaller at signal box B has acknowledged is line clear.
When the obstruction is removed
When the obstruction has been removed or a train can pass clear of the obstruction, you must send obstruction removed to Signal Box A.
However, if the signaller at signal box A had been unable to stop a train for which is line clear has been acknowledged, you must not send obstruction removed to signal box A until that train is clear of the section as shown in regulation ‘Sending train out of section’.
Train proceeding without authority
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, A, B and C represent three signal boxes on the same line of route. A train or vehicle proceeds without authority from signal box A towards signal box B.
Signal Box A Actions
If a train or vehicle proceeds without authority or has entered the section without authority or without the correct token, you must place or keep the signals at danger on the line affected. If necessary and without sending call attention, send train proceeding without authority on the right direction (4-5-5) to signal box B. If it is possible, alter the position of points to divert trains and prevent collisions. You should also try to arrange for the line on which the train or vehicle is proceeding without authority to be cleared. Ensure you close all affected level crossings and take any other possible action to reduce the risk of a collision.
Signal Box B Actions
If you have received train or vehicles proceeding without authority on the right direction from signal box A, you must stop any train proceeding towards signal box A, and if possible, alter the position of points to divert trains and prevent collisions. Place or keep signals at danger against the train or vehicle and any other trains that could be put in danger.
If possible, arrange for the line on which the train or vehicle is proceeding without authority to be cleared, and if necessary, send train or vehicles proceeding without authority to signal box C, unless you can divert the train or vehicle. Ensure you close all affected level crossings and take any other possible action to reduce the risk of a collision
Once the train has stopped, only then you must then acknowledge train proceeding without authority in the right direction. staff members should be called or the train should be respawned if it derails. Whichever is necessary.
Token must then be returned to the machine, or modified working arrangement must be implemented if the token is lost.
Train passed without tail lamp
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, A, B and C represent three signal boxes on the same line of route. A train is passing signal box B going towards signal box C.
Actions of signaller at Signal Box B
If a train passes without a tail lamp, or you are not sure that it has a tail lamp, you must not place the token into the token instrument. Do not send train out of section to signal box A, but instead send train passed without tail lamp (4-5).
If you can deal with the train yourself, do so before it enters the forward section, if you can do so without bringing it to a sudden stop. If the train is complete, send train out of section to signal box A. If you are not in a position to send train out of section, you must tell the signaller at signal box A that the train is complete.
If the train is not complete, you must tell the signaller at signal box A and come to a clear understanding of the actions to be taken depending on the circumstances. A staff member should be called to inspect the line and delete any detached train, if necessary.
If you cannot deal with the train before it enters the forward section, or to do so would mean bringing the train to a unsafe sudden stop, you must send train passed without tail lamp (9) to signal box C.
If you receive train out of section from signal box C, or the signaller there tells you the train is complete, you must place the token into the token instrument and send train out of section to signal box A.
Actions of signaller at signal box C
If you receive train passed without tail lamp (9) from Signal Box B, you must stop the approaching train and find out if it is complete.
If the train is complete and the line is clear as shown in regulation ‘Sending train out of section’ you must place the token in the token instrument and send train out of section to signal box B.
If the train is complete but you are not in a position to send train out of section, you must tell the signaller at signal box B that the train is complete. If the train is not complete, you must tell the signaller at signal box B and come to a clear understanding of the actions to be taken, depending on the circumstances. (Staff member should be called to inspect the line and delete any detached train, if necessary.)
If a token is lost.
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, A and B represent two signal boxes on the same line of route. Each part of the regulation deals with the token or token equipment between signal box A and signal box B.
If a token is lost, call a staff member, and implement the following.
Pilot working - Modified working arrangement A
Actions for signaller at Signal box A and B.
If a token is lost and no staff members are available to return the token back to the machine. You must appoint a competent individual. This individual will therefore be called a “Pilot”.
Actions for signaller at Signal box A.
Before you are allowed to send a train over the single line, you must come to a clear understanding with the signaller at signal box B and the pilot.
You must instruct the pilot to board every train traversing over the single line, then you may signal the train normally.
Actions of the signaller at Signal box B
If pilot working is implemented, you must not send train out of section till the train with the pilot arrived at your signal box. Only then you may send train out of section in accordance with the ‘Electric token block regulations - Sending train out of section’.
Only once the token is returned to the machine, you may cancel pilot working. You must come to a clear understanding with the signaller at Signal box B and the pilot before returning to normal working.
Alternative working - Modified working arrangement B
If a token is lost and no available staff members are available to return the token and no competent individual can be found to implement pilot working.
You must come to a clear understanding of any alternative working arrangement between Signal box A and Signal box B. You are allowed to use bell only signalling until the token is returned to the machine.
If a competent individual is now available while this working arrangement is implemented. You must reintroduce Modified working arrangement A.
Opening and closing of signal box
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, A, B and C represent three signal boxes on the same line of route. Signal box B is to open and close.
Opening of signal box
To open the signal box, you must send opening of signal box to signal box A and signal box C. You must then test the token instrument for the line concerned. If you are just changing duties with another signaller, you need not to perform this regulation.
Closing of signal box
You must not close the signal box or leave duty until you have received train out of section for the last train to be signalled through each section and you have sent closing of signal box (7-5-5) to both signal box A and signal box C. You also must ensure the closing of signal box has been acknowledged by both the signallers at signal box A and signal box C.
If you are just changing duties with another signaller, you need not to perform this regulation.
Tokenless Block Regulations
The purposes of these regulations are to provide clear guidelines and standards to operate the tokenless block method of working.
Signallers signalling in areas fitted with tokenless block method of working are required to follow these regulations.
Definition
The following terms are used in these regulations and apply to signallers in tokenless block signalling areas.
Block signals
A stop signal that controls the entrance to, or exit from, a block section. The following are block signals:
Home signal: the first stop signal controlled by a signal box that controls the exit from a single-line block section.
Section signal: a stop signal that controls the entrance to a single-line block section.
Single-line block section
The line between the section signal controlled from one signal box, and the home signal controlled by the next signal box in the direction of travel.
A single-line block section will be referred to as a section within this document.
Principle
The principle of the tokenless block system is to prevent more than one train being in the same section at the same time.
Using the acceptance switch
Unless you need to prevent the approach of a train, you must place the acceptance switch in the accept position in anticipation of train movements.
Method of signalling
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, A, B and C represent three signal boxes on the same line of route. A train is to be signalled from signal box A to signal box B. The procedure shown must be repeated along the line of route if the train is to proceed further.
Normal method of signalling trains
Actions of signaller at signal box A.
Before you start the procedure to allow a train to enter the section, you must make sure the acceptance switch and the block indicator for the section concerned are both in the normal position.
You must operate the offer button and tell the signaller at signal box B the description of the train if able.
If the acceptance switch at signal box B is at accept, the block indicators at both signal boxes will move to train accepted.
You may then clear the signals for the train to proceed.
If the block indicator does not move to train accepted after you have operated the offer button, you must contact the signaller at signal box B to find out why.
Actions of signaller at signal box B.
If the block indicator does not move to train accepted after the signaller at signal box A has operated the offer button, that signallerwill contact you to find out why. You must tell the signaller at signal box A why you cannot accept the train.
Actions of signaller at signal box C.
When the block indicator from signal box A moves to train in section, if the train is to continue to signal box C, you must carry out the actions of the signaller at signal box A, as shown in regulation above to the signaller at signal box C.
When the train has arrived
When the train has occupied and cleared the track circuit beyond your home signal, you must:
Place the home signal to danger.
Place the acceptance switch to normal.
When the train arrives, complete with tail lamp, you must operate the train arrived button and check that the block indicator is restored to normal.
(You are able to perform this instruction if you are unable to physically view the tail lamp but are certain the train is complete.)
If it is necessary to operate the train arrived button before the last vehicle of the train passes your signal box, you must make sure the train has arrived, complete with tail lamp, before doing so.
(You are able to perform this instruction if you are unable to physically view the tail lamp but are certain the train is complete.)
Train not proceeding
Actions of signaller at signal box A
If the train is not going to proceed towards signal box B but the block indicator is at train accepted, you must;
Place the relevant signals to danger
Tell the signaller at signal box B that the train is no longer going to proceed
Actions of signaller at signal box B.
If the signaller at signal box A tells you that the train is no longer going to proceed towards you and the block indicator is at train accepted, you must place the acceptance switch to normal.
Occupying the single line for shunting purposes
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, a shunting movement is to enter the section at signal box A.
Occupying the single line
Actions of signaller at signal box A.
When it is necessary for a shunting movement to enter the section, you must:
Tell the signaller at signal box B what is to happen
Deal with the shunting movement as a departing train.
You must make sure the whole of the shunting movement goes outside the home signal.
You must then clear the home signal for the return shunting movement.
When the shunting is complete
After the return shunting movement has occupied and cleared the track circuit inside the home signal, and you are sure the section is
clear, you must operate the train arrived button.
Obstruction of the line
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, A and B represent two signal boxes on the same line of route. The signaller at signal box B becomes aware or suspects there is an obstruction between signal box A and signal box B
Actions of signaller at signal box B
If you need to stop trains because of an obstruction or other
emergency within the section, you must immediately:
Place or keep signals at danger to protect the obstruction or other emergency.
Place or keep the acceptance switch at normal.
If necessary, alert other players using your chat.
Take any other possible action to stop any approaching train.
Actions of signaller at signal box A
If the signaller at signal box B tells you that the line is, or may be obstructed or there is an emergency that requires trains to be stopped, you must immediately;
Place or keep signals at danger to protect the obstruction or other emergency
Place or keep the acceptance switch at normal.
If necessary, alert other players using your chat.
Take any other possible action to stop any approaching train.
Except if it is necessary to examine the line, you must not allow any train to proceed on the obstructed line towards signal box B until you have been told that the obstruction has been removed.
When the obstruction has been removed
When the obstruction has been removed, or a train can pass clear of the obstruction, you must tell the other signaller. You may then both resume normal working.
Train or vehicles proceeding without authority (including a SPAD)
Note: For the purpose of this part of the regulation, A, B and C represent three signal boxes on the same line of route. A train or
vehicle proceeds without authority from signal box A towards signal box B.
Immediate actions at signal box A
If a train or vehicle proceeds without authority, or has entered the section without authority, you must:
Place or keep the signals at danger on the line affected.
Place or keep the acceptance switch at normal.
Tell the signaller at signal box B what has happened.
If necessary, alert other players using chat.
If possible, alter the position of points to divert trains and prevent collisions.
If possible, arrange for the line on which the train or vehicle is proceeding without authority to be cleared.
Take the necessary action for any level crossings.
Take any other possible action to reduce the risk of a collision.
Immediate actions at signal box B
If you are told by the signaller at signal box A that a train or vehicle is proceeding without authority from signal box A, you must:
Stop any train proceeding towards signal box A place or keep the acceptance switch at normal.
if necessary, alert other players with chat.
If possible, alter the position of points to divert trains and prevent collisions.
Place or keep signals at danger against the train or vehicle and any other trains that could be put in danger.
If possible, arrange for the line on which the train or vehicle is proceeding without authority to be cleared.
If necessary, tell the signaller at signal box C, unless you can divert the train or vehicle from the running line.
Take the necessary action for any level crossings.
Take any other possible action to reduce the risk of a collision.
If there is a train already in section
Actions of signaller at Signal box B
If the train or vehicle proceeding without authority enters the section behind a train already in the section, you must:
if you can, allow the first train to pass, and then immediately replace the signals to danger against the train which is proceeding without authority.
You must not operate the train arrived button for the section between your signal box and signal box A until both trains have cleared the section.
If you cannot stop or divert the train or vehicle that is proceeding without authority, you must tell the signaller at signal box C what has happened.
You must not place the acceptance switch to normal until both trains have occupied and cleared the track circuit beyond your home signal.
Actions of signaller at Signal box A and B
When the next train is ready to enter the section, you must signal the train normally. If you are the signaller sending the train, you must:
Tell the driver what has happened
Instruct the driver to proceed through the section at caution
If there is no trains in section
Actions of signaller at Signal box B
If the train or vehicle proceeding without authority enters the section when there is no other train in that section, and arrives complete,
you must operate the train arrived button. The next train can then be signalled normally.
Train passed without tail lamp
Note: For the purpose of this regulation, A, B and C represent three signal boxes on the same line of route. A train is passing signal box B going towards signal box C
Actions of Signaller at Signal box B
If train passed without tail lamp
If a train passes without a tail lamp, or you are not sure that it has a tail lamp, you must not operate the train arrived button but instead tell the signaller at signal box A
If you can deal with the train yourself
You must deal with the train yourself, before it enters the section, if you can do so without bringing it to a sudden stop.
If the train is complete, operate the train arrived button and tell the signaller at signal box A that the train is complete.
If the train is not complete, you must tell the signaller at signal box A and come to a clear understanding of the actions to be taken depending on the circumstances. (Staff members should be called to inspect the line and delete any detached train, if necessary.)
If you cannot deal with the train yourself
If you cannot deal with the train before it enters the forward section, or to do so would mean bringing the train to a sudden stop, you
must immediately tell the signaller at signal box C. If you are then told by the signaller at signal box C that the train is complete, you must tell the signaller at signal box A and operate the train arrived button for the section from signal box A. Actions of the signaller at Signal box C If the signaller at signal box B tells you that the train proceeding towards you has no tail lamp or the signaller there is not sure, you must stop the approaching train and find out if it is complete.
If the train is complete and the line is proved clear, you must:
Tell the signaller at signal box B and operate the train arrived button for the section from signal box B.
If the train is not complete, you must tell the signaller at signal box B and come to a clear understanding of the actions to be taken depending on the circumstances. (Staff members should be called to inspect the line and delete any detached train, if necessary.)
If a train passed with a portable tail lamp out
If a train passes with a portable tail lamp on the rear, but it is out and you cannot deal with the train yourself, or to do so would mean bringing the train to a sudden stop, you must:
Operate the train arrived button for the section from signal box A and tell the signaller at signal box C that the tail lamp is out.
Opening and Closing of Signal Boxes
Opening signal box
Before opening the signal box, you must attempt to speak to the signallers at signal box A and signal box C and tell them you are opening the signal box.
Closing signal box
You may only close the signal box when the acceptance switch and the block indicators are in the normal position after the last train has Passed.
You must tell the signallers at signal box A and signal box C that you are closing the signal box.
Signal Box Information
See this page for more information.
Special Signal Box Instructions
These instructions are provided to signaller at a specific signal box to aid with regulations or for the purposes of safety.
The signallers signalling a listed signal boxes below should read and remember the special instructions provided.
Ashburn Signal Box
Special Instructions to signallers at Ashburn signal box.
- Method of working
The electric token block system applies on the single line toward the Benyhone loop signal box.
- Permissive Working
Permissive working - Attaching and detaching only for Class 1, 2, 3 ECS, 5, 9 and 0 is permitted on all platforms with exception to Class 43 HST. (PP-A)
Signallers should use their own judgement to determine whether the train is short enough for permissive working.
- Token handling
Only you (the signaller) are permitted to exchange tokens with the driver, however when necessary you are allowed to specially appoint a person to exchange the token to the driver. You may only do this if you believe it is necessary to do this, such as in high traffic situations.
You must come to a clear understanding with the person specially appointed to perform token exchange before allowing them to handle tokens.
- Other Instructions
Trains on the platform hold priority over trains inside the siding.
Token exchange is allowed to be done on the level crossing or anywhere at the signaller’s convenience.
If the token is lost, you must implement one of the modified working arrangements listed in “Electric token block regulation - If the token is lost”.
8 Cars trains on platform 2 require shunt signal 17 to be cleared so they can pull up along the platform otherwise they will not fit.
Benyhone loop signal box
Special Instructions to signallers at Benyhone loop signal box.
- Method of working
The electric token block system applies on the single line toward Fanory Mill signal box and the single line toward Ashburn signal box.
- Permissive Working
Permissive working is not allowed anywhere in the area.
- Token handling
Only you (the signaller) are permitted to exchange tokens with the driver, however when necessary you are allowed to specially appoint a person to exchange the token to the driver. You may only do this if you believe it is necessary to do this such as in high traffic situations.
You must come to a clear understanding with the person specially appointed to perform token exchange before allowing them to handle tokens.
- Other instructions
If the token is lost, you must implement one of the modified working arrangements listed in “Electric token block regulation - If the token is lost”.
You must ensure that the train does not block the running line while on the loop before releasing a token for either of the boxes in the rear/advance.
Fanory Mill Signal Box
Special Instructions to signallers at Fanory Mill signal box.
- Method of working
The electric token block system applies on the single line toward Benyhone loop signal box while tokenless block system applies on the single line toward Satus signal box.
- Permissive Working
Permissive working - Full use only for Class 1, 2, 3 ECS, 5, 9 and 0 is permitted on all platforms (PP) with exception to Class 43 HST.
Signaller should use their own judgement to determine whether the train is short enough for permissive working.
- Token handling
Only you (the signaller) are permitted to exchange tokens with the driver, however when necessary you are allowed to specially appoint a person to exchange the token to the driver. You may only do this if you believe it is necessary to do this such as in high traffic situations.
You must come to a clear understanding with the person specially appointed to perform token exchange before allowing them to handle tokens.
- Other Instructions
Trains on the platform hold priority over trains inside the siding.
If the token is lost, you must implement one of the modified working arrangements listed in “Electric token block regulation - If the token is lost”.
If you are sending an 8 cars or express train to Satus, you should phone ahead and inform them that the services do not stop at this station.
Satus Signal Box
Special instructions to Signallers at Satus signal box.
- Method of working
Tokenless block system applies on both lines toward Fanory mill Signal box and Dovedale East Signal box.
- Permissive Working
Permissive working - Contingency only for Class 1, 2, 3 ECS, 5, 9 and 0 is permitted on all platforms. (PP-C) with exception to Class 43 HST.
Signallers should use their own judgement to determine whether the train is short enough for permissive working.
- Satus Sidings
Electric trains are not allowed access as it is unelectrified.
Depression bars are fitted in the sidings, these act like track circuits but don’t cover the whole tracks. So check visually.
- Other instructions
Level crossing should be lowered before the train enters the section or as soon as the train approaching bell is rung from Dovedale East Direction to ensure proper overlap.
8 Cars trains of any class do not stop at this station, you may stop them at this station but they will not operate the doors.
Avoid making express services stopping at this station as much as possible.
Dovedale East Signal Box
Special instructions to signallers at Dovedale East Signal Box.
- Method of working
Absolute block system applies on Up main and Down main toward the Dovedale Central signal box. Tokenless block system applies on Up and Down Branch toward Cosdale Harbour and Satus signal box.
- Permissive Working
Dovedale East - Permissive working - Attaching and Detaching only for Class 1, 2, 3 ECS, 5 and 9 is permitted on all platforms. (PP-A)
With Exception to Class 43 HST.
Signallers should use their own judgement to determine whether the train is short enough for permissive working.
- Cosdale Harbour
You can send trains via Cosdale Harbour to reach Dovedale Central when the box is online. Drivers may request to go via Cosdale Harbour themselves. You should usually check with the driver first to see if they would like to be routed via Cosdale harbour loop or straight to Dovedale Central.
Express services should not be routed via Cosdale Harbour unless they terminate there.
You must only accept trains from Cosdale Harbour if there is no traffic traversing from the opposite direction to ensure proper overlap.
- Other Instructions
Dovedale East Level crossing is an on-call type and must be raised when a user wishes to cross, after a few minutes has passed or when a train needs to pass over you must lower the crossing and follow all the necessary regulations.
Call ahead to let Satus box know when a train is composed of 8 cars or an express service, as these do not stop at Satus.
Trains that are 7 cars or longer should use Platform 1, 2, 3 and 4 as Platform 5 and 6 are too short.
Cosdale Harbour signal box
Special instructions to signallers at Cosdale Harbour signal box.
- Method of working
Tokenless block system applies on Up & Down main for both Dovedale East signal box and Dovedale Central signal box.
- Permissive working
Permissive working - Attaching and Detaching only for Class 1, 2, 3 ECS, 5, 9 and 0 is permitted for Terminating Platform, Platform on Down & Up main as well as Down & Up loop. (PP-A) Permissive working for Class 3 to 8 and 0 also permitted for Down & Up loop. (PF)
Signallers should use their own judgement to determine whether the train is short enough for permissive working.
- Other instructions
No electric train should access Shed 01 and Shed 02 as it is unelectrified.
Only staff trains may access the harbour site. Staff will ask for permission before entering your area via the harbour site.
Dovedale Central signal box
Special instructions to signallers at Dovedale Central signal box.
- Method of working
Absolute block system applies on Up Main and Down Main toward Marigot Crossing and Up Main and Down Main toward Dovedale East as well as Down Gleethrop and Up Gleethrop toward Gleethrop End. Tokenless block system applies on the Up and Down branch toward Cosdale harbour.
- Permissive Working
Permissive working - full use for Class 1, 2, 3 ECS, 5, 9 and 0 is permitted on all platforms with exception to Platform 7. (PP)
Signallers should use their own judgement to determine whether the train is short enough for permissive working.
- Other instructions
Before accepting a train from Cosdale harbour you must ensure that there are no trains from Dovedale East direction to ensure proper overlap.
Before accepting a train from Gleethrop end you must ensure that there are no trains routed into Platform 4 to ensure proper overlap.
When able, you must call ahead to the Marigot crossing signaller and notify them the next train is for Codsall castle branch.
Gleethrop end signal box
Special instructions to signallers at Gleethrop end signal box.
- Method of working
Absolute block system applies on both Down Main and Up Main toward Dovedale Central signal box and on Up and Down main toward Mazewood signal box.
- Permissive working
Permissive Working Attaching and Detaching only for Class 1, 2, 3, 5, 9 and 0 is permitted on platform 1 and 2 with exception to Class 43 HST. (PP-A)
Signallers should use their own judgement to determine whether the train is short enough for permissive working.
- Other instructions
No electric train should access Mazewood branch, while shunting toward that direction is permitted as far as the no EMU sign. HST should primarily use platform 2 given platform 1 limited length and 8-car trains should be limited to Platform 1 and 2. Attaching should also be done on Platform 2.
Mazewood Signal box
Special instruction to signallers at Mazewood signal box.
- Method of working
Absolute block method of working applies on the Up and Down main toward Gleethrop end signal box.
- Permissive working
Permissive Working Attaching and Detaching only for Class 1, 2, 3 ECS, 5, 9 and 0 is permitted on platform 1 and 2 with exception to Class 43 HST. (PP-A)
Signallers should use their own judgement to determine whether the train is short enough for permissive working.
- Other instructions
Trains can move from the siding into the platform at any time given the points are set for the platform as the shunt signal is the yellow shunt type.
Drivers may call in to ask you to set the points, but otherwise they will wait for a signal if they want to move to the mainline.
Marigot Crossing signal box
Special instructions to signallers at Marigot Crossing signal box.
- Method of working
Absolute block system applies on Up main and Down main toward Dovedale Central Signal box and Masonfield signal box as well as Up and Down Branch toward Cosdale Castle signal box.
- Permissive Working
Permissive working is not allowed anywhere in the area.
- Other instructions
You must ensure that there are no trains from Masonfield direction when accepting trains from Cosdale castle to ensure proper overlap.
You must only clear the signal for the branch when the train has sufficiently slowed down enough.
Codsall Castle signal box
Special instructions to signallers at Codsall Castle signal box.
- Method of working
Absolute block system applies on Up and Down main both toward Glassbury junction signal box and Marigot Crossing signal box
- Permissive Working
Permissive working is not allowed at Codsall Castle station.
- Other instructions
You must only clear the signal for the loop when the train has sufficiently slowed down enough.
Glassbury Junction signal box
Special instructions to signallers at Glassbury junction signal box.
- Method of working
Absolute block system applies on Up and Down main toward Codsall Castle signal box.
- Permissive Working
Permissive Working Attaching and Detaching only for Class 1, 2, 3 ECS, 5, 9 and 0 is permitted on all platforms with exception to Class 43 HST. (PP-A)
Signallers should use their own judgement to determine whether the train is short enough for permissive working.
- Other instructions
It is permitted to use the Up and Down branch as reversible headshunt but you should use the mainline when able.
Masonfield Signal box
Special instructions to signallers at Masonfield signal box.
- Method of working
Absolute block system applies on Up Main and Down Main toward Marigot Crossing.
- Permissive Working
Permissive working - Full use only for Class 1, 2, 3 ECS, 5, 9 and 0 is permitted on all platforms with exception to Class 43 HST. (PP)
Signallers should use their own judgement to determine whether the train is short enough for permissive working.
- Trap points and catch points
Trap points and catch points must remain normalised unless a train needs to traverse over them. (See General signalling regulations - working of signals)
- The bridge line
Single line working system applies on this line toward the bridge. You must send train in the wrong direction toward the bridge.
- Other instructions
Fireman’s plunges are provided at the sidings and will be activated when trains are ready to depart from the sidings.
Some signals are colour light and thus do not require to be held at danger if the next signal is at red.