ELECTRIC CATCHPOINT WORKING ON SINGLE LINES

An accident occurred in March 1940, on a single line between Aviemore and Carrbridge, on the L.M.S.R., when a number of cars became detached and ran back to meet an oncoming train. The accident report recommended that electrically operated catchpoints be installed north of Carrbridge. The signalling layout is shown indicating the general layout of the section and the gradient profile. The circuits designed to ensure proper control being obtained over the working of the points is illustrated. The process for operating the signalling system is described.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1942-6-26

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 695-696
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 76

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Control systems; Crashes; Equipment design; Signal devices; Signaling; Technology; Vehicle dynamics
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Car impact
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037877
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM