So RWM can answer this from the signalman's perspective properly...how much of a "gap' between the stockrail and the switch point?
Sounds like a hydraulic assist variable switch to me. (and then we can play with the what-if's)
nscsxcrrailfanMy friend couldn't tell exactly how big the gap was, but it was likely somewhere around 1-2 inches because he said it was small but noticeable. It might not have been that big of a deal, but I think it's always good to be safe.
I see it says your around fairfield so if your talking about either golden gate or moon then yes the signals are all red. and the spring switch will also be red. if we are running on bad blocks we haft to check every face point switch and if there is a gap must stop and realign the switch if it wont match up we must notify the dispatcher and they will get maintanace in the way to come out and fix it. I can say this ABS is the safest signal system i have run on.
Carl
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