(erielack) Train orders in signalled territory

["Tupaczewski, Paul R \(Paul\)" <paultup_@_alcatel-lucent.com>]

Hi folks,

Since my layout will be entirely signalled, there will be little need
for train order operations (and the dispatcher will be the one paying
attention to the timetables). But as I understand it, there needs to be
a train order given to get the train out on the road, at a minimum.

Let's say a crew boards their train at Scranton and heads towards
Croxton. What would be the train order that the dispatcher would give
them? Rights to be on the main Scranton-Croxton, obeying lineside
signals? Or would they get a clearance form, giving them clearance
Scranton-Croxton?

Under what other "normal" operating circumstances would an order need to
be given over a signalled line? (i.e. not running against the direction
or traffic or watching out for derailments would be "non-normal"
circumstances)

I usually am not a fan of train orders (they take while to write out),
and like the automation aspect of signalling, but I do want to be
operationally correct when it comes to regards to train orders, so any
suggestions/info would be appreciated.

Thanks,

	- Paul


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