Current format: Trains coming from the quarry, under the control of the Edwards board controller, can be run right up to the signal, whereupon, the correct signalling process (bell/flashing light sequence) can be carried out. During the recent 'trainees running session', Ted, who seemed to like the process, asked if the same routine could be applied to the mainline as well? Although Geoff and Stephen thought it could, they couldn't answer categorically and so agreed to investigate.
Worklist: Investigate the above!
The mainline track is already separated from the adjacent, station section, but is electrically bonded to the section. However, the yard control panel has an additional, switchable section for 'something' in the area, but is it on the station board or the Edwards yard board? There is an identical section for the quarry line, but no apparent rail break on either track/board.
Basically, the rest of the session was spent tracing wires. Then, when an initial plan evolved, an extra wire was inserted in the loom, and track feeds and switches were adapted, but without achieving the desired arrangement. A lot more investigative work is required!
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| Where Geoff spent a lot of the day... |
