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> they are obliged to follow most of the same safety protocols that apply to the main-line operators
A benefit of this is that you can watch the practical application of protocols like "Token" working on single lines, locked local lever frames, trains being brought to a stand before being called on into a passing loop. I was particularly struck by this when reading pages 88 to 92 or "Railway Signalling and Track Plans" by Bob Essery last week. The text and the detail can be rather dry, but being able to remember my day trip to the Swanage railway last Easter Sunday gave me the real world example to provide that extra understanding. For example there is a lever frame at the park & ride station at Norden which is unlocked by the token for that section of the line. In order for the locomotive to be able to run round the train, it has to be inserted in the frame first.

David

 

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>Well, that's (camera) magic for you!
but it's never quite the same if you are familiar with a location and the editing joins them up in impossible ways.

David

 

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>Yes BUT token working is not helath and safty -its common sence!
it still took an Act of Parliament to have it universally adopted..

David

 

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>Mid Hants
and in Alton there's a very good model railway shop. Not the cheapest prices, but a good range of stuff and excellent service.

David