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What type of instrument is represented by the handle type in tokenless instruments?
What type of instrument is represented by the handle type in tokenless instruments?
- Neale’s Token Instrument (Old type)
- Tablet Instrument
- Neale’s Token Instrument (New type)
- Daido & Kyosan (correct)
Which position of the Operating Handle indicates that no Token has been extracted?
Which position of the Operating Handle indicates that no Token has been extracted?
- Token Extraction
- Sending position TGT
- Line Closed (correct)
- Receiving position TCF
Which component of Neale's Token Instrument (Old type) is responsible for indicating current flow?
Which component of Neale's Token Instrument (Old type) is responsible for indicating current flow?
- Operating Handle
- Token Delivery Aperture
- Lock on Drawer
- Current Indicator (Galvanometer) (correct)
What does the Receiving position (TCF) of the Operating Handle indicate?
What does the Receiving position (TCF) of the Operating Handle indicate?
What function does the Mechanical Key Lock serve in Neale's Token Instrument?
What function does the Mechanical Key Lock serve in Neale's Token Instrument?
Which statement about the Operating Handle is correct?
Which statement about the Operating Handle is correct?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Electrical Block Instrument mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Electrical Block Instrument mentioned?
What is the first action taken by the Station Master with the old type of instrument when signaling a train?
What is the first action taken by the Station Master with the old type of instrument when signaling a train?
When using Neale's Token Instrument (New Type), which action is performed last in the signaling process?
When using Neale's Token Instrument (New Type), which action is performed last in the signaling process?
What is required before any operation on Token or Block Instruments in Neale's new signaling method?
What is required before any operation on Token or Block Instruments in Neale's new signaling method?
What distinguishes Neale’s tablet instrument from Neale’s token instrument?
What distinguishes Neale’s tablet instrument from Neale’s token instrument?
In the signaling process between Block stations, what must be done to acknowledge the 'Train out of Section' signal?
In the signaling process between Block stations, what must be done to acknowledge the 'Train out of Section' signal?
What is the primary function of the Bell Plunger?
What is the primary function of the Bell Plunger?
What does the Galvanometer indicate?
What does the Galvanometer indicate?
What feature allows the Station Master to ensure that only the correct Token is inserted into the Drawer?
What feature allows the Station Master to ensure that only the correct Token is inserted into the Drawer?
How does the Mechanical Key Lock work in relation to the Token Instrument?
How does the Mechanical Key Lock work in relation to the Token Instrument?
What is the purpose of the Token Delivery Aperture?
What is the purpose of the Token Delivery Aperture?
What action is taken by the operator upon the arrival of the train?
What action is taken by the operator upon the arrival of the train?
What indicates that there is at least one Token in the instrument?
What indicates that there is at least one Token in the instrument?
What characteristic do the Tokens used in the instrument have?
What characteristic do the Tokens used in the instrument have?
What does the Glass Window provide for the Station Master?
What does the Glass Window provide for the Station Master?
Which position can the Operating Handle NOT be moved to when there is no Token in the instrument?
Which position can the Operating Handle NOT be moved to when there is no Token in the instrument?
What does the shutter of the instrument display if it is empty?
What does the shutter of the instrument display if it is empty?
Which component is primarily used for locking the Drawer?
Which component is primarily used for locking the Drawer?
What is a feature of the Tokens used in the instrument?
What is a feature of the Tokens used in the instrument?
Which option correctly describes the design change in Neale's Token Instrument?
Which option correctly describes the design change in Neale's Token Instrument?
What action should be taken after sending the 'Train out of Section' signal to X?
What action should be taken after sending the 'Train out of Section' signal to X?
What shape of holes are used for the Tokens in the Neale's Token Instrument?
What shape of holes are used for the Tokens in the Neale's Token Instrument?
What must the operator do after turning the Operating Handle to the 'Line Closed' position?
What must the operator do after turning the Operating Handle to the 'Line Closed' position?
What immediate signal follows the acknowledgment of the 'Train entering Section' signal?
What immediate signal follows the acknowledgment of the 'Train entering Section' signal?
What is the first action taken by Station X in the procedure for signalling the train to Station Y?
What is the first action taken by Station X in the procedure for signalling the train to Station Y?
What does Station X do after sending the 'Attention' signal to Station Y?
What does Station X do after sending the 'Attention' signal to Station Y?
What must Station Y do when it receives the 'Is Line Clear' signal from Station X?
What must Station Y do when it receives the 'Is Line Clear' signal from Station X?
What does the 'Attention' signal indicate when sent from Station X to Station Y?
What does the 'Attention' signal indicate when sent from Station X to Station Y?
What happens after Station Y acknowledges the 'Is Line Clear' signal?
What happens after Station Y acknowledges the 'Is Line Clear' signal?
When does Station X turn its operating handle to 'Receiving' position?
When does Station X turn its operating handle to 'Receiving' position?
What is the last action taken by Station Y in the sequence?
What is the last action taken by Station Y in the sequence?
Why must the names of the working stations be exchanged over the telephone?
Why must the names of the working stations be exchanged over the telephone?
During which step does Station X release the Token from its instrument?
During which step does Station X release the Token from its instrument?
What is the function of the Bell Plunger during the signaling process?
What is the function of the Bell Plunger during the signaling process?
What is the last action performed by Station Y after sending the acknowledgment of the 'Train out of Section' signal?
What is the last action performed by Station Y after sending the acknowledgment of the 'Train out of Section' signal?
Which of the following correctly describes the initial communication step between Block stations before signaling a train?
Which of the following correctly describes the initial communication step between Block stations before signaling a train?
What distinguishes the method of signaling in Neale's Token Instrument (New Type) from the Old Type during the 'Train out of Section' procedure?
What distinguishes the method of signaling in Neale's Token Instrument (New Type) from the Old Type during the 'Train out of Section' procedure?
In the signaling process, what must Station Y do as part of acknowledging the 'Train out of Section' signal after it has been received?
In the signaling process, what must Station Y do as part of acknowledging the 'Train out of Section' signal after it has been received?
What is a notable difference between Neale’s tablet instrument and Neale’s token instrument?
What is a notable difference between Neale’s tablet instrument and Neale’s token instrument?
Which component of Neale's Token Instrument (Old type) serves to inform the operator about the availability of tokens?
Which component of Neale's Token Instrument (Old type) serves to inform the operator about the availability of tokens?
What is the function of the Operating Handle's 'Sending position (TGT)' in the signaling process?
What is the function of the Operating Handle's 'Sending position (TGT)' in the signaling process?
Why is the Operating Handle of Neale's Token Instrument not operable without permission?
Why is the Operating Handle of Neale's Token Instrument not operable without permission?
Which feature of the Neale's Token Instrument primarily prevents the instrument from being misused?
Which feature of the Neale's Token Instrument primarily prevents the instrument from being misused?
What must occur after the Operating Handle is turned to 'Line Closed' position in Neale's Token Instrument?
What must occur after the Operating Handle is turned to 'Line Closed' position in Neale's Token Instrument?
What does the term 'Block Section' refer to in the context of the instrument's operation?
What does the term 'Block Section' refer to in the context of the instrument's operation?
Which of the following describes the significance of the Current Indicator in Neale's Token Instrument?
Which of the following describes the significance of the Current Indicator in Neale's Token Instrument?
What is the primary use of the Bell Plunger within the Block Instrument system?
What is the primary use of the Bell Plunger within the Block Instrument system?
What component in the Block Instrument displays the passage of an electrical current?
What component in the Block Instrument displays the passage of an electrical current?
Which feature of the Token Instrument ensures that only the correct Token can be utilized?
Which feature of the Token Instrument ensures that only the correct Token can be utilized?
In a Token Instrument, what occurs when the Mechanical Key Lock has been engaged?
In a Token Instrument, what occurs when the Mechanical Key Lock has been engaged?
What does the distinctive pattern of grooves on Tokens provide in the signaling system?
What does the distinctive pattern of grooves on Tokens provide in the signaling system?
What does the Glass Window in the Token Instrument allow the Station Master to observe?
What does the Glass Window in the Token Instrument allow the Station Master to observe?
How does the Token Delivery Aperture function in the Token Instrument?
How does the Token Delivery Aperture function in the Token Instrument?
Which action is tied to the operation of the corresponding Block Instrument at the other end of the section?
Which action is tied to the operation of the corresponding Block Instrument at the other end of the section?
What is indicated by the distinct engraved numbers on each Token?
What is indicated by the distinct engraved numbers on each Token?
What action is taken immediately after a train signals its arrival at a station using Neale's Token Instrument?
What action is taken immediately after a train signals its arrival at a station using Neale's Token Instrument?
What does the presence of a green disc with a white cross on the shutter indicate?
What does the presence of a green disc with a white cross on the shutter indicate?
How does the Operating Handle of the Neale's Token Instrument indicate the direction of the Tokens?
How does the Operating Handle of the Neale's Token Instrument indicate the direction of the Tokens?
What happens when the Operating Handle is turned to the 'Coming From' position?
What happens when the Operating Handle is turned to the 'Coming From' position?
What is the primary function of the drum at the top of Neale's Token Instrument?
What is the primary function of the drum at the top of Neale's Token Instrument?
What differentiates the Tokens in the Neale's Token Instrument from those of the old type?
What differentiates the Tokens in the Neale's Token Instrument from those of the old type?
What does the red disc with the word 'Empty' signify on the shutter of the instrument?
What does the red disc with the word 'Empty' signify on the shutter of the instrument?
What procedure does an operator follow after sending a 'Train out of Section' signal?
What procedure does an operator follow after sending a 'Train out of Section' signal?
Which part of Neale's Token Instrument provides visibility of the remaining Tokens?
Which part of Neale's Token Instrument provides visibility of the remaining Tokens?
What must occur before the Token is placed in the drum of the Neale's Token Instrument?
What must occur before the Token is placed in the drum of the Neale's Token Instrument?
Which step comes immediately after Station Y acknowledges the 'Attention' signal from Station X?
Which step comes immediately after Station Y acknowledges the 'Attention' signal from Station X?
What action does Station X need to perform to confirm the train's line status before proceeding?
What action does Station X need to perform to confirm the train's line status before proceeding?
During the signaling process, what is the purpose of pressing the Bell Plunger for a count of five?
During the signaling process, what is the purpose of pressing the Bell Plunger for a count of five?
What sequence of actions does Station X complete before it releases the Token?
What sequence of actions does Station X complete before it releases the Token?
After receiving the 'Is Line Clear' acknowledgment from Station Y, what action does Station X take?
After receiving the 'Is Line Clear' acknowledgment from Station Y, what action does Station X take?
What is the first communication that occurs between the two stations before any operations are made?
What is the first communication that occurs between the two stations before any operations are made?
What does Station X do on the final beat of the 'Is Line Clear' signal before turning the Operating Handle?
What does Station X do on the final beat of the 'Is Line Clear' signal before turning the Operating Handle?
What must Station Y do after receiving the Private Numbers from Station X?
What must Station Y do after receiving the Private Numbers from Station X?
When does Station Y turn its Operating Handle to 'Receiving'?
When does Station Y turn its Operating Handle to 'Receiving'?
What action does Station X take after sending the Token and 'Attention' signal upon the train's departure?
What action does Station X take after sending the Token and 'Attention' signal upon the train's departure?
Flashcards
Neale's Token Instrument (Old type)
Neale's Token Instrument (Old type)
A type of electrical block instrument used in single-line railway operation, featuring an operating handle, bell plunger, block bell, current indicator, and token delivery aperture.
Operating Handle Positions
Operating Handle Positions
The operating handle on Neale's Token Instrument (Old type) has three positions: 'Line Closed', 'Receiving position (TCF)', and 'Sending position (TGT)', each indicating different status of block section.
Line Closed (Operating Handle)
Line Closed (Operating Handle)
The normal position of the operating handle indicating that no token has been extracted, and the block section is clear.
Receiving position (TCF)
Receiving position (TCF)
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Sending position (TGT)
Sending position (TGT)
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Electrical Control (Operating Handle)
Electrical Control (Operating Handle)
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Tokenless Instrument
Tokenless Instrument
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Bell Plunger
Bell Plunger
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Block Bells
Block Bells
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Galvanometer
Galvanometer
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Drawer
Drawer
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Token Delivery Aperture
Token Delivery Aperture
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Mechanical Key Lock
Mechanical Key Lock
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Token
Token
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Glass Window
Glass Window
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Lock on Drawer
Lock on Drawer
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Signal 'Train Out of Section'
Signal 'Train Out of Section'
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Operating Handle Procedure (New vs. Old)
Operating Handle Procedure (New vs. Old)
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Bell Plunger (Signal Duration)
Bell Plunger (Signal Duration)
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Tablet Instrument vs. Token Instrument
Tablet Instrument vs. Token Instrument
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Neale's Token Instrument
Neale's Token Instrument
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Block Station
Block Station
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Operating Handle (Neale's)
Operating Handle (Neale's)
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Private Number (Neale's)
Private Number (Neale's)
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Is Line Clear Signal?
Is Line Clear Signal?
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Attention Signal
Attention Signal
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Operating Handle Positions (New Instrument)
Operating Handle Positions (New Instrument)
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Token Insertion (New Instrument)
Token Insertion (New Instrument)
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Token Shape (New Instrument)
Token Shape (New Instrument)
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Shutter Indications (New Instrument)
Shutter Indications (New Instrument)
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Token Chamber View
Token Chamber View
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Operating Handle (Coming From Position)
Operating Handle (Coming From Position)
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Operating Handle (Going To Position)
Operating Handle (Going To Position)
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Token Chamber
Token Chamber
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Token Instrument Types
Token Instrument Types
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Neale's Token Instrument (Old)
Neale's Token Instrument (Old)
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Neale's Token Instrument (New Type) Signal
Neale's Token Instrument (New Type) Signal
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Train Out of Section Signal
Train Out of Section Signal
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Neale's Tablet Instrument
Neale's Tablet Instrument
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Train Entering Section Signal
Train Entering Section Signal
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What are the three positions of the operating handle on the Neale's Token Instrument (Old type)?
What are the three positions of the operating handle on the Neale's Token Instrument (Old type)?
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What is the 'Attention' signal and how is it used?
What is the 'Attention' signal and how is it used?
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'Private Number'
'Private Number'
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What are the two operating handle positions on the new Neale's Token Instrument?
What are the two operating handle positions on the new Neale's Token Instrument?
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Study Notes
Electrical Block Instruments
- Types of instruments used on Eastern Railway for single-line working include: Neale's Token (old/converted), Neale's Token (new), Tablet, and Tokenless (handle type, push button type).
- Tokenless instruments are detailed in Chapter VIII of BWM.
Description of Instruments
- Detailed descriptions and operating instructions are provided for each instrument type.
- Diagrams accompany the text to aid in understanding.
- Key elements of the instruments are identified, including those for conveying information on the train's status, like 'Line Closed', "Train Going To," and "Train Coming From."
Neale's Token Instrument (Old Type)
- Includes an operating handle.
- Features a bell plunger, block bell, current indicator (galvanometer), drawer, drawer lock, token delivery aperture, mechanical lock, and a glass window.
Neale's Token Instrument (Operating Handle)
- The pointer indicates: Line Closed, Receiving, and Sending positions.
- Receiving position: Token extracted from the other end of the block section, clear for trains to approach.
- Sending Position: The line clear has been received, and Token already extracted.
Neale's Token Instrument (New Type)
- Has an operating handle, token, drum, small circular windows, green disc, and red disc for indicating token presence.
- Difference from old type: Station Master giving "Line Clear" for trains to approach has the operating handle back to normal.
Neale's Tablet Instrument
- Uses tablets inserted into a flat metal disc instead of a ball token.
- Tablets are numbered and have code initials of stations.
- Tablets are issued from a drawer.
- Includes a small rectangular shutter to show the presence of tablets.
Maintenance Procedures
- Maintenance of the instruments is done in the "Line Closed" position.
- Station Master and signal department staff must sign a register during maintenance.
- "Line clear" signaling is suspended during maintenance.
- Normal operations resume after all procedures are complete and the instrument is in perfect working order.
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