Please explain Signal 2A types AH, AD AT
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Please explain Signal 2A types AH, AD AT
Im creating route and wish to use a 2A signal on a spur from the mainline but I don't know which one to use. Im using the Sig 2A BR assets and there are AH AT and AD versions. What does each stand for and what are the differences. I understand the AT is for a terminating line (but don't fully understand why its required) what are the others and how do they work?
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Re: Please explain Signal 2A types AH, AD AT
AT signal is as you say Terminating and will only show amber or red. It cannot show green as there are no more signals after it.
AH is a home signal that can display either green or red just like a home semaphore.
AD is a distant signal that only displays amber or green just like a distant semaphore.
Hope that helps.
Peter
AH is a home signal that can display either green or red just like a home semaphore.
AD is a distant signal that only displays amber or green just like a distant semaphore.
Hope that helps.
Peter
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Re: Please explain Signal 2A types AH, AD AT
Peter White wrote:AT signal is as you say Terminating and will only show amber or red. It cannot show green as there are no more signals after it.
AH is a home signal that can display either green or red just like a home semaphore.
AD is a distant signal that only displays amber or green just like a distant semaphore.
Hope that helps.
Peter
Thanks that does help.
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Re: Please explain Signal 2A types AH, AD AT
I don't wish to seem like a pedant, Peter, but there is no such colour as "amber" on a railway signal. The term for the colour is "yellow" and it is strictly adhered to by all professional operating staff. Using the term amber will quickly get you severely censured.Peter White wrote:AT signal is as you say Terminating and will only show amber or red. It cannot show green as there are no more signals after it.
AH is a home signal that can display either green or red just like a home semaphore.
AD is a distant signal that only displays amber or green just like a distant semaphore.
Hope that helps.
Peter
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Re: Please explain Signal 2A types AH, AD AT
But you are succeeding.cyberdonblue wrote:I don't wish to seem like a pedant
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The OP clearly does not understand the vagaries of UK signalling and therefore he got a reply in N3V terminology.
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Re: Please explain Signal 2A types AH, AD AT
I do understand more than you think but I can understand your reasoning as when explained its quite obvious. I was looking at the Asset name as AH, AD & AT expecting the AH to be something like 'Advanced Home' or something. Obviously the A stands for Aspect but for some reason I wasn't seeing it as such.Peter White wrote:But you are succeeding.cyberdonblue wrote:I don't wish to seem like a pedant
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The OP clearly does not understand the vagaries of UK signalling and therefore he got a reply in N3V terminology.
Peter
Isn't yellow more colloquially known as 'Caution' not yellow?
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Re: Please explain Signal 2A types AH, AD AT
Actually Trainz (N3V) uses the correct term 'Yellow'. http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/inde ... ass_SignalPeter White wrote:But you are succeeding.cyberdonblue wrote:I don't wish to seem like a pedant
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The OP clearly does not understand the vagaries of UK signalling and therefore he got a reply in N3V terminology.
Peter
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Re: Please explain Signal 2A types AH, AD AT
No, Stuart, I'm afraid it isn't. 'Caution' or a 'Double Caution', when describing a signal state, are terms used by the press and people who have never been told the correct terminology.stuartluff wrote:Isn't yellow more colloquially known as 'Caution' not yellow?
Then all the more reason to assist the OP with the correct terminology. Amber is a road traffic signal, not a railway signal.Peter White wrote:The OP clearly does not understand the vagaries of UK signalling and therefore he got a reply in N3V terminology.
Peter
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Re: Please explain Signal 2A types AH, AD AT
Don't ever change, guys. You are pedants, and I love you for it.
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Re: Please explain Signal 2A types AH, AD AT
This thread is going down hill fast haha. Allow me to be a pedant .... if the term 'caution' is not used to describe the signal state then what is? 'Yellow' is a colour and could mean anything therefore it cannot define a state.cyberdonblue wrote:No, Stuart, I'm afraid it isn't. 'Caution' or a 'Double Caution', when describing a signal state, are terms used by the press and people who have never been told the correct terminology.stuartluff wrote:Isn't yellow more colloquially known as 'Caution' not yellow?Then all the more reason to assist the OP with the correct terminology. Amber is a road traffic signal, not a railway signal.Peter White wrote:The OP clearly does not understand the vagaries of UK signalling and therefore he got a reply in N3V terminology.
Peter
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Re: Please explain Signal 2A types AH, AD AT
The first thing you learn on the railway is the ABC. Accuracy, Brevity and Clarity. In the event of an emergency there must NEVER be any doubt about the information you are conveying. Therefore you MUST use the accepted terms that are laid down in the rule book.
The terms to describe cautionary signal states are "One Yellow" or "Two Yellows" (never double.) Accurate, brief and clear. Nothing to question or dispute.
Dave
The terms to describe cautionary signal states are "One Yellow" or "Two Yellows" (never double.) Accurate, brief and clear. Nothing to question or dispute.
Dave