Research Guidance - Control Functions

Articles about Control Functions should aim to include as much of the following as possible:

In the main index page:

Signals listed as "SN.444"
Where a signal has a repeater, outer repeater, banner repeater these listed in the same cell separated by commas: "SN.444, SN.444R, SN.444RR"
Points listed as a number with no prefix or suffix: "444"
Ground Frame releases shown in the same cell as the points, with R suffix "444, 444R". The latter part linking straight to the relevant Ground Frame page
Slots shown as a number with no prefix and the word SLOT: "444 SLOT"

The top of the page should have a link back to the Control Functions list.

For points:

Description of the location (miles and chains)
Description of the function of the points (ie, Up Main to Up Goods)
Interlocking area
Method of control - motorised, ground frame, sprung, etc
Date commissioned
Date controlled onto Swindon Panel (if the interlocking pre-dates the panel)
Date taken out of use
(If dates not available, then dates known to be in existence, or not in existence)

For signals:

Inclusion of the template {{Template:SignalDetails}}, this includes:

Type of signal - Main Aspect, Subsidiary, etc
Form of signal - Colour Light, Ground Position Light, etc.
Number of aspects
Line
Working - Controlled, Automatic, etc
Interlocking area
Mileage of the signal(miles and chains)
Mounting
Date commissioned
Date controlled onto Swindon Panel (if the interlocking pre-dates the panel)
Date taken out of use
(If dates not available, then dates known to be in existence, or not in existence)
Whether the signal has been known by another name in the past.

Level 2 heading for Routes

Level 2 heading for Aspect Sequence

For Ground Frame Release: