Question For The Train People

What is this please?

I see them on East Coast Way a lot. I assumed an old version of AWS, but would like an answer from someone who knows about these things in the real world, as google was not helping me!



Thanks

 

Its a Minecraft sword on the ground

 

Is that a Buster Sword?

 

Tom asked a reasonable question, but the users in the forum have to make fun of it.

Do you think your behaviour is acceptable?

 

It’s an impedance bond. They are used on electrified track to keep signalling track circuits isolated while allowing a continuous return for the traction current. (I didn’t know that until I did some serious Googling)

 

It's not an AWS magnet. That consists of a permanent magnet sandwiched between 1 or 2 electromagnets ( Yellow or green coloured 'ramps' - depending on the track being single or bidirectional running )

Great find !

 

There was a predecessor to AWS used on the GWR called ATC. The ramps relied on a physical connection with the train, unlike AWS which uses magnets.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_train_control#United_Kingdom

 

Thanks vey much indeed.

I have only ever noticed them on the ECW.

 

I saw them on SEHS as well now that i am looking!

 

Yes, you're right. My apologies for my earlier reply (Which has been removed).

 

That kinda works the same as ATP on parts of the London underground.

 

Is this the ATP that is on the 802 in the riviera line too, a predecessor?

 

Good question.