GWR Signal Plan for Layout

[Friffs]

I wonder if anyone can help.

 

I've planned a GWR layout but now looking to work out what signals I need. 

 

Is there anyone that could advise on where I should have the various different signals on the plan?

 

[flockandroll]

This question is probably better asked in the "Skills and Knowledge / Permanent Way, Signalling and Infrastructure" part of the forum. 

[ikcdab]

I think you need to be more explicit with the track plan. Some of those crossings will need to be slips. I suppose both could be double slips, but I doubt that the main line one would be.

[flockandroll]

No way am I an expert on the GWR, but a crossing is probably correct, however the connection to the mainline should be via a trailing not facing point. 

All three sidings entering the goods shed would be unusual. Usually at least one would be a "mileage" siding with access for local traders and/or road vehicles (including horse and cart) and probably including a coal merchant. 

To be able to be signalled realistically the plan probably needs some tweaking. 

Hope this helps. 

[RJS1977]

If nothing else, there must be a slip connection from the sidings on to the head shunt.

[The Johnster]

And I'd be surprised if there wouldn't have been a trailing crossover between the main lines at the left hand end of the station as well.

[RJS1977]

Is the green line purely for goods workings, or is it used to terminate passenger trains as well? I notice that the headshunt has been laid out in such a way that the green line can be kept clear even when shunting is going on.

[Grovenor]

The green line is described as 'Branch Line' which implies passenger to me seeing as it has a platform.

[TheSignalEngineer]

6 hours ago, Grovenor said:

The green line is described as 'Branch Line' which implies passenger to me seeing as it has a platform.

And depending on the answer to that at least one trap point is requied, location not yet clear.