Your Guide to Railway Signals
Published by Railway Education Bureau
- Softcover
- New
Seller: Arizona Hobbies LLC, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.Arizona Hobbies LLC
AbeBooks seller since March 14, 2002
Condition: New
£ 76.95
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This is a railroad industry general reference textbook. This is not a model railroad signaling guide. This book is intended for use by railroad industry professionals but rail enthusiasts who want more information about railroad signalling by railroads in North America will find this interesting. Familiarity with electrical terms will be helpful.This is the book for you if you strive for railway signaling knowledge. Your Guide to Railway Signals is an excellent guide for training signal personnel especially railway cross-function managers, supervisors, and support personnel. Signal personnel and management can use this book as an information packed off-the-shelf reference guide. High-quality graphics and diagrams have been used throughout. Complies with all standards and commonly used practices.Includes chapters on Track Circuits, Basic Crossings, Gate Crossings, Microprocessor-Based Crossings, Switch Circuit Controller (SCC) and Electric Locks, Switch Machines, Relay-Based and Processor-Based CTC, and Testing Locking Circuits. Contents: Definitions (railroad and electrical terminology), pp. 5—52 Introduction to Signalling (explanation of terms such as derails, interlocking limits, etc.), pp. 53—86 Track Circuits (coded DC track circuits AC-DC track circuits, ballast resistance, etc.), pp. 87—112 Basic Crossings (lighting, bell, inspection frequency, etc.), pp. 113—150 Gate Crossings (gate mechanism, control circuits, mechanical), pp. 151—186 Microprocessor-Based Crossings (track and AC signals, overlapping crossings, relay vs. solid state, etc.) , pp. 187—216 Switch Circuit Controller (SCC) and Electric Locks (physical description, wiring methods, electric switch lock), pp. 217—236 Switch Machines (mechanical features, operation, cross-overs, etc.), pp. 237—274 Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) - Relay Based, pp. 275—300 Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) - Processor Based, pp. 301—336 Testing Locking Circuits (approach locking, traffic locking, route locking, etc), pp. 337—360 Index, pp. 361—370.Simmons-Boardman, softcover, 370 pages, standard portrait format 11 x 8.5 in B&W illustrations. Features: New Softcover Frederick J. Aubertin Simmons-Boardman.…
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- Your Guide to Railway Signals
- Publisher
- Railway Education Bureau
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
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- Railway Education Bureau
Arizona Hobbies LLC
Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 14, 2002
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Arizona Hobbies LLC mostly sells NEW railroad books and NEW train videos Railroad Maps and Atlases since 1999. We also sell quality USED railroad books, and the listing will state when the title is USED. You can buy NEW titles direct from me for less than many booksellers sell used copies advertised on the Internet. I charge more for shipping because your orders are well-packaged in sturdy boxes and mailers. I have had only six lost and six damaged shipments since 1999. My web store is the best on the Internet to find the titles you're looking for. Don't wonder if your order's been shipped, USPS tracking numbers are provided. Highball to www.arizonahobbies.com!…
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