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What is this sign?

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MOONY

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Hi,

I have noticed on a video a "new" trackside sign. It comprises a black "S" on a square yellow background in the same style as Temp Speed Restriction signs.

Can anyone enlighten me please?

Many thanks,

Moony
 
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Hi,

I have noticed on a video a "new" trackside sign. It comprises a black "S" on a square yellow background in the same style as Temp Speed Restriction signs.

Can anyone enlighten me please?

Many thanks,

Moony

Are you sure it wasn’t a 5?
 

hexagon789

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Hi,

I have noticed on a video a "new" trackside sign. It comprises a black "S" on a square yellow background in the same style as Temp Speed Restriction signs.

Can anyone enlighten me please?

Many thanks,

Moony


Can you link the video, if it's online?
 

The Planner

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Presumably not, as it was spotted from a cabride at speed. It was not a differential board either.

Sorry - It was a few days ago and I cannot locate the source.
Can you not find it in your internet history?
 

mr_moo

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It's a datum plate.
I was waiting for the first person to say that! :lol:

If you can tell us where it was I should be able to have a closer look. I am a rail engineer so have access to quite a few track videos - I may be able to find it and post a pic.
 
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driver9000

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If its the same as the one at St Helens Central it's a stopping mark for setting back through a crossover.
 

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(From a FFCCTV camera on a train) - The one at St Helens central:

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and the approach to it, showing a walkway on the side of the track and a crossing (to the signal box) at the other end of the walkway, plus a GPL (Ground position light signal) for moves back towards the station:
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Thus: Stopping marker for trains to stop there, then the drivers can get out and use the walkway to change ends, before setting back into the station for their next service.
 
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