Evening all,
I applied for a position as a Grade 2 Signaller at the Daisyfield Signal Box in Blackburn in September and have recently received my formal offer letter.
I've a ton of questions which I'm sure will get answered during signalling school but I'd like to get a head start if possible. Some of them are obviously locally focused but assume can be related to many boxes/scenarios. I know there's a lot but if anyone could answer any of the questions I'd really appreciate it!
Again, thank you if anyone can answer any of the questions.
Dan
I applied for a position as a Grade 2 Signaller at the Daisyfield Signal Box in Blackburn in September and have recently received my formal offer letter.
I've a ton of questions which I'm sure will get answered during signalling school but I'd like to get a head start if possible. Some of them are obviously locally focused but assume can be related to many boxes/scenarios. I know there's a lot but if anyone could answer any of the questions I'd really appreciate it!
- Is there anywhere online I could access drawings of the Ribble Valley Line which the Daisyfield signal box is situated?
- Is the Ribble Valley line up to Hellafield and then Settle to Carlisle still used for diversions when there is maintenance or an issue with the West Coast Main Line?
- The signal box covers the Daisyfield Junction which is between the East Lancs line and the Ribble Valley line. I would send my bell signals to the Horrocksford signal box further up the Ribble Valley line for trains heading to Clitheroe but I haven't been able to find out how an old lever frame box and power signal box (Preston) would communicate for trains going the other way. How is this done?
- I've seen the Ribble Valley Line being reffered to as a single line (Although on google maps I can see two) - would a block token system be in use?
- Once references have been sought and medical passed how long would it take to start signalling school? My LOM has said it should be quick as I'd be the only one for the area and should be able to quickly join onto a course.
- I've downloaded the rule book and looked through the signalling modules but a lot of it is way over my head. I know I'm not going to be expected to know it all before I join but is there anything that would be advantageous to know beforehand?
- Following from the rule book is there a way which is easiest to learn the bell codes?
- I've tried to do lots of my own research with YouTube videos, other forums and what not but is there any books or magazines that could come in handy?
- Would a computer simulation be beneficial before I go and if so is there any in particular which would be useful for a lever frame box and a new learner?
Again, thank you if anyone can answer any of the questions.
Dan