Distant Signal
A caution signal which when in the on position, indicates that the next stop signal is at danger, or at least one of the stop signals within the approaching station limits is at danger.
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Distant Signal
A fixed signal outside of a block system, used to govern the approach to a block signal, interlocking signal or switch point indicator.
Distant signal
Distant signals were warning semaphore signals that told the driver what the state of the next home signal was. Contrast home signals.
A distant signal which is fixed in the on position to indicate a permanent speed restriction or other need for caution at a given location.
Fixed-Link Valve Gear
Another term for Gooch valve gear.
A Finnish distant signal at the western approach to Muhos station is displaying Expect Stop. In the background, express train 81 is pulling away from the station.
Distant Signal : A signal showing advanced warning of the next signal but has no stop indication itself.
DMU : Diesel Multiple Unit. A piece of rolling stock that is self powered and carries passengers or parcels.
Distant Signal - Signal in British practice which provides a warning to approaching trains of the state of stop signals ahead.
Division - That portion of a railroad managed by a superintendent.
Distant Signals are signals on the approach to signaled territory, governing the approach to the first Block Signal. A Distant Signal does not indicate the condition of the track between the Distant Signal and the Block Signal.
A signal which is not a distant signal.
Hopper
RAILWAYS. A name used in the USA, and possibly some other countries, for a type of bulk freight wagon.
If you have two block signals, a block and an interlocking signal or a block and distant signal to the rear, you are not required to afford flag protection.
Distant Signal A signal giving an advanced warning of what the next signal is showing. It has no stop indication. Dog bone A continuous run layout where the two sides of the circle have been "squeezed" together so as to simulate double track.
 See also: Normal, Track, Engine, Train, Station
  
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