Dispatcher's Desk
by Bob Amsler
I attended the National Convention and Train Show in Long Beach, California and it was a fantastic experience. If you ever get the chance to go to a NMRA national convention, do go.
The Dispatchers
"New Jersey Division CATDF - 'We Make It Happen.'" You’ll see this sign displayed on the wall in the dispatcher’s office, and it's the truth.
Dispatcher
A railroad employee who coordinates all train movements, usually within one division; he may issue specific orders to keep traffic moving.
Distant Signal ...
Dispatcher
An employee who coordinates all train movements in his assigned area (usually one division). He is authorized to issue specific orders to keep trains moving.
Division ...
Train Dispatcher
An employee responsible for the movement of trains. Sometimes called Train Runner.
Train Line ...
If you're a dispatcher in a model railroad operating session and you need to see what's going on in the yard without having to leave your control panel, you can send your train cam to the area to check it out! ...
Train Dispatcher
RAILWAY SIMULATORS. A railway simulation program published by Signal Computer Consultants, which simulates the activities of a modern railway dispatcher (signalman).
Home Signal A special red signal that requires the train crew to call the dispatcher for orders before the train can proceed.
Direct Traffic Control (DTC) System of traffic control with fixed blocks, where block occupancy is granted remotely by a dispatcher. Ordinarily, only one train may occupy a DTC block at a time.
It was common for a "dispatcher" to allot crews to trains and issue "dispatch orders" to sned train out. The function is similar to the UK "controller".
Controlled signals protect mainly dual control switches and are controlled by an interlocking and is under direct control by the dispatcher. A CTC interlocking location is often referred to as a Control Point (CP).
2 man is dispatcher and operator of the outside loop, controlling switches, signals and any operating accessories.
Direct Traffic Control (DTC): A system in which train dispatchers communicate directly with train crews via radio to authorize track occupancy in predefined blocks.
* DICK SCRATCHER"Dispatcher
DIE GAME"Stall on a hill
DING-DONG"Gas or gas-electric coach, usually used on small roads or branch lines not important enough to support regular trains; name derived from sound of its bell.
Upon receiving directions from the dispatcher, the mine run heads out of the yard, down the mainline, and onto the branchline. On the way it passes two loaded hoppers on a siding that could not be brought back to the yard yesterday for some reason.
A location where switches and/or signals are remotely controlled by a dispatcher.
Controlled siding
Passing siding where switches and signals are remotely controlled by a dispatcher.
Mary Miller is MMR #175 and has received certificates in the following AP categories: Cars, Chief Dispatcher, Scenery, Structures, Association Official, Civil Engineer and Volunteer.
Centralized Traffic Control, remote control of turnouts and signals by a dispatcher or control operator.
Cut
Roadbed dug into the surrounding terrain to maintain a relatively even grade.
Control & Power: the type of power and control system used to operate the layout. This can be as simple as a power pack and two wires, or as complex as a separate room with a radio controlled dispatcher and digitally programmed and controlled ...
There are three lift bridges at the front of the layout that have been built by past and present members. All are driven by electric motors and are remotely operated by the train dispatcher located in a separate room.
 See also: Track, Train, Engine, Point, Switch
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