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Quoth jeaton: "Speaking of which-Do TM's set ABS signals to red for testing crews? If so, is there a "test" switch in a locked signal box or is "another" method employed." Yes, TMs and RFEs do these dastardly deeds. In some locations there is a plug in locked signal cases that can be pulled to set the signals red. In other locations, other methods can be used (I've used some of them, and for obvious reasons I'm not saying what they are). In TC territory, the dispatcher can be instructed to hold a controlled signal in stop position to see if the crew makes the proper stop and communicates with the dispatcher. The dispatcher will just say, "I can't give you that signal" and then tell the train what he wants it to do. Supervisors are required to make a certain number of tests. Usually they don't like being out there any more than the crews like for them to be. Don't tell me about the TMs that have it in for crew members; I've heard it all before. Before you can convince me about them, you've got to convince me that all crews are always innocent and always follow the letter of the rule. Don't waste your time trying. Old Timer
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