The Film Archive of Railway Signalling & People

Operation of Entrance/Exit Panels

You may well not of heard of Gatestown Panel signal box but a series of six short videos were filmed there to explain the operation of Entrance/Exit panels (commonly called NX panels). As you scroll down the page you will see from each sub-heading what each module explains.

Gatestown is, of course, fictional, but it does exist within the Training Suite at Network Rail's Rail Operations Centre in York. It does, therefore, fill an essential need in training signallers who are either newly appointed or converting their skills from mechanical signal boxes.

These videos are intended for viewing at a maximum screen resolution of 1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels high. Please be aware that viewing at a larger size may result in a loss of clarity and a 'grainy' appearance.

Module 1: Ground Frames, Setting Routes, Train Describers

Module 2: Signals with Approach Control, CCTV Level Crossings

CCTV = Closed Circuit Television

Module 3: Signal Overlaps, Cancelling Routes

Module 4: Single Lines, Route Setting Buttons, Shunting Signals, Preset Signals

Module 5: Automatic working, Automatic signals replacement, Reminder appliances, User Worked Crossings

Module 6: TPWS, Manual Route Setting, Point Switches

Video Credits

Filmed by:	Richard Pulleyn
Filmed in:	November 2024
Introduction & Questions:	Richard Pulleyn
Action & Explanations:	Phil Graham.
Local Operations Manager:	Kerry Ekins, Mike Haxby
Video Editor:	Derek Young

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The material may be freely used except for sale or advertising purposes.

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