| at Finlayson looking west--- the train order signal indicates clear east and west, meaning that there are no orders from the dispatcher at this station. The ABS block signals show that there are no trains "in the block". The six foot main line switch stand shows that the switch is lined for the main track. We also know this to be true because the eastbound ABS signal says "clear block"! There might not be any trains, but there is a lot here if you can read the signals and understand what it is that they are saying! Notice that the train order signal is square ended. This means that it is an absolute signal and if it is red the meaning is stop and stay stopped unless a clearance is received. The ABS signals are pointed and if they are red then the signal is saying stop and then proceed at restricted speed! The operator could tell from these signals if an approaching train in either direction was 1 or 2 miles away. That is if the day indications of the semaphore arms were plainly visible. |
| Date:
8/15/1969 |
Location:
Finlayson, MN Map  |
Views:
606 |
Collection Of:
 
Steve J Rush |
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Author: Steven Rush
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| Picture Categories: Station,Signal,Track |
This picture is part of album: 1960's Time Capsule |