Re: (erielack) Train orders in signalled territory

[bob gillis <robertgillis_@_verizon.net>]

Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul) wrote:
> 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.

What year is your layout supposed to be operating in?  If a written
piece of paper was required by the rules then it probably would be a
clearance form.
> 
> 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?

Rights on  an all signaled railroad are governed by the signals.

bob gillis


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