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Re: What kind of track????
Author: SLOCONDR
Date: 04-05-2014 - 08:15
Bruce Kelly Wrote:
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> Other way around. In 2MT, both mains are signaled
> bi-directionally and capable of handling traffic
> in either direction at normal track speed. In DT,
> other than at interlocking points, each main is
> typically signaled for movement in one direction
> only. In most locations with DT operation, Track 1
> is for westbounds, Track 2 for eastbounds. Where
> movement is considered northbound/southbound by
> timetable, it varies by railroad or subdivision
> which of the two tracks is numbered 1 and which is
> numbered 2. When movement is made against the
> current in DT, permit may, or may not, be required
> depending on the particular operating rules in
> place.
Thank you, Bruce. You are correct. Guess I am starting to forget, as it's been almost 10 years since retired (and don't really give RR'ing that much thought)..
V
SLOCONDR
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> Other way around. In 2MT, both mains are signaled
> bi-directionally and capable of handling traffic
> in either direction at normal track speed. In DT,
> other than at interlocking points, each main is
> typically signaled for movement in one direction
> only. In most locations with DT operation, Track 1
> is for westbounds, Track 2 for eastbounds. Where
> movement is considered northbound/southbound by
> timetable, it varies by railroad or subdivision
> which of the two tracks is numbered 1 and which is
> numbered 2. When movement is made against the
> current in DT, permit may, or may not, be required
> depending on the particular operating rules in
> place.
Thank you, Bruce. You are correct. Guess I am starting to forget, as it's been almost 10 years since retired (and don't really give RR'ing that much thought)..
V
SLOCONDR
