Port Germein Goods and SCT Siding Operating Procedure
The following operating protocols will apply for movements into and out of the existing Port Germein Goods Siding and the newly installed SCT siding:
OVERVIEW
The points leading to the sidings are secured with switchstands provided with point indicators as described in the ARTC Addendum to the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Network.
The points are secured by an electric (HLM) point lock and are rodded to a derail at the clearance points of the sidings.
A small control box secured with an ‘S’ lock is mounted on the side of the location cases adjacent to the points, and contains push buttons as follows:
Release Button (Green Pushbutton):
Releases the points provided the correct conditions (as detailed) exists.
Cancel Button (Red Pushbutton):
Cancels the release and locks the points
In addition the following indicating lights are provided:
Release Available (Yellow Light):
Indicates that a release can be operated.
Points Released (Green Light):
Indicates that the points have been released and are available to be operated.
Points Locked (Red Light):
Indicates that the points are normal and locked.
The points and electric point locking are interlocked with the signalling at Port Germein which ensures that a release cannot be obtained unless below conditions are met:
1. The Absolute Home Signals are at ‘Stop’.
2. Route Locking (up to 4 minutes maximum) has expired after a train movement has occupied the main line or crossing loop
3. The points track is clear.
MOVEMENT TERMINATING SIDING:
On arrival the movement shall be brought to a stand on the Crossing Loop. The driver or qualified worker shall:
1. Obtain permission from the ARTC Network Controller to operate the points.
2. Open the Control Box and observe that the points are locked.
3. Confirm that the ‘Release Available’ light is illuminated.
4. Press the ‘Release’ button and observe that the ‘Points Released’ indicating light is steady.
5. Unlock the point lever and operate the points for the movement to enter the siding.
Immediately the movement has entered the siding the Driver or qualified worker shall:
1. Restore the points for the Crossing Loop and lock them.
2. Observe that the ‘Points Locked’ indicating light is displayed and if not Press the ‘Cancel’ button.
3. Close and lock the door on the Control Box and advise the Network Controller.
MOVEMENT DEPARTING SIDING:
The Driver or qualified worker shall:
1. Obtain permission from the ARTC Network Controller to operate the points.
2. Open the Control Box and observe that the points are locked.
3. Confirm that the ‘Release Available’ light is illuminated.
4. Press the ‘Release’ button and observe that the ‘Points Released’ indicating light is steady.
5. Unlock the point lever and operate the points for the movement to depart the siding.
Immediately the movement has entered the Crossing Loop the Driver or qualified worker shall:
1. Restore the points for the Crossing Loop and lock them.
2. Observe that the ‘Points Locked’ indicating light is displayed and if not Press the ‘Cancel’ button.
3. Close and lock the door on the Control Box and advise the Network Controller.
RELEASE OF POINT LOCKING DURING FAILURE:
In the event that a release cannot be obtained in the normal manner the Network Controller shall arrange for a signal maintenance fitter to attend and release the points for a movement to enter or depart the siding. Prior to releasing the point locking the Fitter shall contact the Network Controller and obtain the Network Controllers permission to release the point locking.
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