Introduction to North American Railway Signaling
$212.95
Objectives: Learn signaling systems used in the various rail transportation modes in North America: freight, main-line passenger service, commuter, light-rail, and heavy rail transit. It presents the underlying principles behind modern day signaling practices for the many systems integrated together to keep railroads running safely and efficiently.
This course details fundamental concepts necessary in the design of railway signaling systems and presents the appropriate equipment used throughout North America to make these systems work. Where pertinent, mode-specific effects on basic signaling principles and techniques are described.
Audience: Ideal for signal designers and engineers; locomotive engineers; signal managers; operating supervisors and managers; or anyone wishing to learn more about the application of various signaling systems employed in today’s railroads.
| Lesson ID | Lesson Title |
|---|---|
| LSINARS1 | Elements of a Signal System |
| LSINARS2 | Track work; switches |
| LSINARS3 | Wayside signals; relays and relay logic |
| LSINARS4 | Train detection; block signaling |
| LSINARS5 | Remote control and control centers; cab signals and automatic train control |
| LSINARS6 | Defect detectors; lightning and surge protection |
Please note that prices do not reflect company discounts. If you have already received a copy of the reference material due to having enrolled in other lessons in this course, you will not be charged for or sent a second copy.