Operating Instructions

Brainstorm area for operating instructions notes.

Control Console

Panel Arrangement

• Main Panel
• Back Desk
• Staffing

The panel is staffed by two signalmen and a back desk person.

(From 2005 the panel was staffed by one signalman between 0001 and 0600).

Diagram

• Explanation of symbols

• Panel Inidications

Tracks Signals Points

• Locale

Fringe Boxes Method of block working

• Setting Routes

Types of routes Red arrow and yellow arrows White route lights Routesetting-system

• Sectional route release

• Approach Locking

• Swinging points

• Distribution of interlocking

Remote Controls Through Routes

Train Describer

• Display
• Stepping
• Interposing
• Cancelling
• Onward Transmission
• Multi-berth signals

Other equipment

• HABDs

There are two HABDs on the Swindon Panel area: Bourton (Down Main) and Wootton Bassett / Studley (Up Main).

Alarm and indication equipment separate from the panel indicates when these have been activated at the axles concerned.

• TRUST

A TRUST computer exists on the back desk to failitate train running enquiries.

• Teleprinter

A teleprinter, connected to the TRUST terminal, can be used for printing TRUST schedules, and also automatically prints information wires from other offices in the company.

• ATR

If/when provided ?