<![CDATA[IRSE Exam Forum - Miscellaneous material]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:18:25 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[RSSB SPAD strategy 2019]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2383 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 11:26:55 +0000 PJD]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2383 Does anyione have a copy of this they could share? 
It seems like it could be an interesting read.]]> Does anyione have a copy of this they could share? 
It seems like it could be an interesting read.]]> <![CDATA[Point Machine Location]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2192 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 18:06:01 +0000 mpr7]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2192
Should a point machine be placed only on a particular side of the Point?
My understanding is that it should be placed adjacent to the closed switch rail which caters to movement on the reverse direction. I don't remember where I read this or if I had discussed this with someone.
Is there any standard which specifies the need to place a point machine on a particular side?


P.S. please advise me if such general doubts should be posted elsewhere.

Thanks]]>
Should a point machine be placed only on a particular side of the Point?
My understanding is that it should be placed adjacent to the closed switch rail which caters to movement on the reverse direction. I don't remember where I read this or if I had discussed this with someone.
Is there any standard which specifies the need to place a point machine on a particular side?


P.S. please advise me if such general doubts should be posted elsewhere.

Thanks]]> <![CDATA[Time Interval Signalling]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=1730 Sun, 18 May 2014 14:07:46 +0000 Motty]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=1730 Not really IRSE exams but any pointers anyone?
Thanks in advance]]> Not really IRSE exams but any pointers anyone?
Thanks in advance]]> <![CDATA[Principles of Railway Operation]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=1405 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:47:14 +0000 PJW]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=1405
I also have recognised this when leading Study Groups over the years; probably because of the fragmentation of the industry, loss of free travel facilities and the more onerous site safety rules compared to 30 years ago.

A new book by John Glover has been published ISBN 978-0-7110-3631-4 by Ian Allan. It's £25 (seems expensive perhaps but I think all books are nowadays and it's less than half the cost of sitting a module so if it reduces chances of failure then would be a good investment) but does give a good overview for Network Rail- there is only a short Appendix re London Underground and UK metros- so would be a useful resource for exam preparation.
Well illustrated with colour picture and diagrams.

Chapter headings are:
  • Railway Organisation
  • Principles of Operation
  • Track and Civils
  • Signalling
  • Electrification
  • Passenger Railway
  • Passenger Stations
  • Timetable Planning and Service Provision
  • Freight Business
  • Running the Railway
  • Measurement of Achievement
  • Safety on the Railway
  • Railway of the Future

However if your interest is in Metros then the University of Birmingham: "Managing Railway operations & Maintenance- best practices from KCRC" ISBN 9-780952-999720 would be a better book (can't recall the price other than it was pricey so would think over £50 if you can still purchase now)]]>
I also have recognised this when leading Study Groups over the years; probably because of the fragmentation of the industry, loss of free travel facilities and the more onerous site safety rules compared to 30 years ago.

A new book by John Glover has been published ISBN 978-0-7110-3631-4 by Ian Allan. It's £25 (seems expensive perhaps but I think all books are nowadays and it's less than half the cost of sitting a module so if it reduces chances of failure then would be a good investment) but does give a good overview for Network Rail- there is only a short Appendix re London Underground and UK metros- so would be a useful resource for exam preparation.
Well illustrated with colour picture and diagrams.

Chapter headings are:
  • Railway Organisation
  • Principles of Operation
  • Track and Civils
  • Signalling
  • Electrification
  • Passenger Railway
  • Passenger Stations
  • Timetable Planning and Service Provision
  • Freight Business
  • Running the Railway
  • Measurement of Achievement
  • Safety on the Railway
  • Railway of the Future

However if your interest is in Metros then the University of Birmingham: "Managing Railway operations & Maintenance- best practices from KCRC" ISBN 9-780952-999720 would be a better book (can't recall the price other than it was pricey so would think over £50 if you can still purchase now)]]> <![CDATA[Basic electricity]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=1123 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:49:48 +0000 PJW]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=1123 <![CDATA[British Power Signalling]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=683 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:04:30 +0000 PJW]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=683 http://bpsr.signallingnotices.org.uk/index.php ]]> http://bpsr.signallingnotices.org.uk/index.php ]]> <![CDATA[BR1630 - has anyone a copy please]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=461 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:21:01 +0000 Jerry1237]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=461
Does anyone have a copy of BR1630 "IECC General Description" please? It is a BR document authored in 1986.

Thanks for any help anyone can offer.

Jerry]]>
Does anyone have a copy of BR1630 "IECC General Description" please? It is a BR document authored in 1986.

Thanks for any help anyone can offer.

Jerry]]> <![CDATA[CDM]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=429 Sun, 30 May 2010 18:41:49 +0000 PJW]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=429
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/legal.htm

A couple of brief introductions for the Designer and Client are included as attachments.

An interesting case study with a railway implication relatively recently where the Client is itself nothing to do with railways is Tesco's attempt to build a supermarket at GerrardsCross ]]>
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/legal.htm

A couple of brief introductions for the Designer and Client are included as attachments.

An interesting case study with a railway implication relatively recently where the Client is itself nothing to do with railways is Tesco's attempt to build a supermarket at GerrardsCross ]]> <![CDATA[GWR Signalling Practice paper]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=411 Thu, 27 May 2010 08:00:05 +0000 Jerry1237]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=411
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Just about every aspect of risk analysis, reliabilty, failure modes, obselesence, maintainability, procurement, etc, etc, is covered.

The railway Yellow Book is referred to when making parallels with civil and non-airframe accidents.

IMHO its is both an interesting read and relevant background reading.

The report is available for free download here:

http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/doc...5/1025.pdf

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Nick]]>
Just about every aspect of risk analysis, reliabilty, failure modes, obselesence, maintainability, procurement, etc, etc, is covered.

The railway Yellow Book is referred to when making parallels with civil and non-airframe accidents.

IMHO its is both an interesting read and relevant background reading.

The report is available for free download here:

http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/doc...5/1025.pdf

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Nick]]> <![CDATA[Level Crossings - new book published]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=160 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:18:56 +0000 PJW]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=160 ISBN 978-0-7110-3308-5
This recently published book written by two railwayman well known in the IRSE but neither being signal engineers but effectively representing our customers from operational safety and driving perspectives.
It gives a good history (almost all the current level crossings date from legal obligations when the particular railway was first built- dividing someone]]> ISBN 978-0-7110-3308-5
This recently published book written by two railwayman well known in the IRSE but neither being signal engineers but effectively representing our customers from operational safety and driving perspectives.
It gives a good history (almost all the current level crossings date from legal obligations when the particular railway was first built- dividing someone]]>