OERM Signal Class Notes - July 26, 2003

Recommended reading: ALL ABOUT SIGNALS by John Armstrong, Kalmbach Publishing, 1957
Contact Gene if you don't yet have a copy.



The following items were discussed at the Signal Class on July 26, 2003:

Crossing Circuits: Central Xing -- narrow gauge line back of museum - Single WigWag with motion detector and audio overlay

Alpine Xing -- main line at museum entrance -- Dual WigWags with track circuit control

11th St Xing -- (next months discussion)


Key Elements Discussed: Motion Detector (used at both Central and Alpine Xings)

Audio Track Circuits (Overlay at Central to prevent "false" detection)

AC Track Circuits (Signal Circuit on main line that activates Alpine WigWags)




PARTIAL NOTES --- MORE WILL BE ADDED









Return to OERM Signals homepage
08/06/2003