dantimmy

this is all starting to make sense now. So in my layout I would only have distant signals to warn locomotives of the situation ahead (up/down the line from the actual visable layout). And they would be mounted below a stop signal, as in the picture?

thanks everyone I think I will keep both for the time being, just got to decide on which semaphores go where. dantimmy

"Frequently local yards were serviced by trains from one direction only, the traffic could even pass on a service to "the junction" (right to left on your plan), be remarshalled and then return on a service which allows easier access to the yard (left to right on your plan) - removing the need for two crossovers. " this part...

sorry but thats really confused me

Due to space I think I'll go with this one. What is the purpose of the small line directly right of platform 2 on the sidings? I this the trap point? dantimmy

let me see if i got this right: Gordon - I need a trap point to derail any runaway wagons from the sidings so they don't interfere with the mainline? and stationmaster: stop signals can be referred to as sectional signals (protects the entrance to a block section) and home/outer home signals (protect the exit of the block section) Both of these can be used to protect points and station limits is the area between the home signal and next sectional signal. Is that correct? When you mentioned propelling within station limits, what do you mean exactly, sorry if this seems a tad blond.

Hi can anyone help me with this dilemma? I have only just got into 4mm model railways in the last six months up till then it was no more than a day dream (for when I found the time and cash). Because a few grandparents worked on the GWR and coming from an area with a ex-GWR mainline terminus I decided to model my own GWR line. I am starting with a small branchline that hopefully in the future will connect to a mainline allowing me to run almost anything I want. The station I have dreamt up is double track with sidings and a goods yard. Up till now I have found most of the things I need on the internet however I am really struggling with signals. I vaguely understand the way stop,distant, starters work but I'm a little confused with where ground discs are placed. Are they required to be facing both ways etc. Upon buying "Modellers' guide to the Great Western Railway" I have discovered more signals, such as the shunting signal and backing signal. What is the purpose of these signals? Below I have drawn them on paint just in-case anyone else is in my shoes. Below is a quick mock up on paint of the current plan for this layout. Any advice on how to place semaphores would be great. Many thanks Dantimmy