Re: Signalling question

This is one kind of train order signal.. The other is an elevated semaphore signal on a mast operated by the local telegraphic operator. These generally can be seen at a greater distance than the type illustrated. Both serve the same purpose to notify the train crew to stop for train orders that often had to be signed for.

There were also train orders that did not require an acknowledging signature and on main-line standard gauge lines these would just be "hooped" up to the front and rear end crews.without the train stopping.

For more detail about train order operations the book Rights of Trains, by Peter Josserand, is the best resource. Printed first in 1904 and last updated in 1957, the last 5th edition was reprinted in paperback version. Until recently this paperback version was -- maybe still is -- available.
See this webpage: Rights of Trains by Peter Josserand

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/06/2020 10:53PM by Brian Norden.