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		<title><![CDATA[IRSE Exam Forum - Studying for Mod 3]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[IRSE Signalling Philosophy Review 2001]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=2054</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2016 10:43:46 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=21">Motty</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I'm trying to get hold of a copy of the 2001 IRSE Signalling Philosophy Review.  I've kindly been sent the executive summary by Peter, but can't find the document.<br />
<br />
Also on my wish list is a copy of F. How 2004, Railway Signalling Philosophy Principles and Practice.<br />
<br />
Has anyone got a copy of either of these documents squirrelled away?<br />
<br />
Many Thanks<br />
<br />
Ang]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm trying to get hold of a copy of the 2001 IRSE Signalling Philosophy Review.  I've kindly been sent the executive summary by Peter, but can't find the document.<br />
<br />
Also on my wish list is a copy of F. How 2004, Railway Signalling Philosophy Principles and Practice.<br />
<br />
Has anyone got a copy of either of these documents squirrelled away?<br />
<br />
Many Thanks<br />
<br />
Ang]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Study pack 2013]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=1416</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=1907">dorothy.pipet</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I have finally received the study pack DVD, intending to take Module 3 this year. Under "practical guidance" for Mod 3 it says:<br />
<br />
There are two parts of the exam paper. Part A requires candidates to give full interlocking and controls for selected signalled routes and selected points. ... Candidates have to choose between either answering all of part A and one question from part B or answering three questions from part B.  ... From 2004, one of the part B questions covers aspect sequences.<br />
Candidates will be provided with blank A3 sheets that may be used for part A of the paper. A photocopier will be available in the examination room to allow candidates to produce blank control tables and then copy them as required.<br />
<br />
My understanding was that this information was superceeded a few years ago. Is it correct or is this another example of IRSE HQ not quite getting it right?<br />
<br />
I'm confused.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have finally received the study pack DVD, intending to take Module 3 this year. Under "practical guidance" for Mod 3 it says:<br />
<br />
There are two parts of the exam paper. Part A requires candidates to give full interlocking and controls for selected signalled routes and selected points. ... Candidates have to choose between either answering all of part A and one question from part B or answering three questions from part B.  ... From 2004, one of the part B questions covers aspect sequences.<br />
Candidates will be provided with blank A3 sheets that may be used for part A of the paper. A photocopier will be available in the examination room to allow candidates to produce blank control tables and then copy them as required.<br />
<br />
My understanding was that this information was superceeded a few years ago. Is it correct or is this another example of IRSE HQ not quite getting it right?<br />
<br />
I'm confused.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Misc IRSE layouts etc]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=836</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:32:50 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=928">SARVESH KUMAR</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[IRSE 2006 MODULE-3<hr class="mycode_hr" />
IRSE 2007 MODULE-3<hr class="mycode_hr" />
IRSE-2008, MODULE-3<hr class="mycode_hr" />
IRSE2005 MODULE-3<hr class="mycode_hr" />
IRSE-2006 LAYOUT -3<hr class="mycode_hr" />
IRSE2007,MODULE-3,  LAYOUT-3]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[IRSE 2006 MODULE-3<hr class="mycode_hr" />
IRSE 2007 MODULE-3<hr class="mycode_hr" />
IRSE-2008, MODULE-3<hr class="mycode_hr" />
IRSE2005 MODULE-3<hr class="mycode_hr" />
IRSE-2006 LAYOUT -3<hr class="mycode_hr" />
IRSE2007,MODULE-3,  LAYOUT-3]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mock Paper]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=814</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=8">PJW</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[There still seems to have been no formal announcement of the changes to the module 3 exam expected in 2011.<br />
A mock paper based on my current understanding is included in <a href="http://www.irseexam.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=790&amp;pid=2735#pid2735" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"> the Training Events Thread </a> for the Derby Signet event at the end of next month]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[There still seems to have been no formal announcement of the changes to the module 3 exam expected in 2011.<br />
A mock paper based on my current understanding is included in <a href="http://www.irseexam.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=790&amp;pid=2735#pid2735" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"> the Training Events Thread </a> for the Derby Signet event at the end of next month]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Changes in Module 3 for 2011]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=723</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=8">PJW</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Note that the IRSE are proposing a couple of significant changes in this module, probably for this year's examination.<br />
<br />
See <a href="http://www.irseexam.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=697&amp;pid=2510#pid2510" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.irseexam.co.uk/showthread.php...10#pid2510</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Note that the IRSE are proposing a couple of significant changes in this module, probably for this year's examination.<br />
<br />
See <a href="http://www.irseexam.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=697&amp;pid=2510#pid2510" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.irseexam.co.uk/showthread.php...10#pid2510</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2010 Exam]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=677</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 13:41:37 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=300">merlin89</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Sat the exam in Bristol yesterday, phew that was the quickest 1 1/2 hours ever. I filled in CTs for all the routes and only 1 of the points and my attempt at the aspect sequence chart was abysmal  to say the least. But I was writing as fast as I could non-stop and even if you were somebody who had been filling in CTs for 20 years I dont think you could complete them in time allocated. I allocated 12 mins for drawing out CTs and 45 mins for CTs which then snowballed in to slightly over the hour leaving me 10- 15 mins for the Aspect Sequence chart and I can honestly say I wish they had been second nature but obviously I had not spent enough time on them. Also when I saw flashing aspects I knew then Id come up against a brick wall. But as an experience well worth it....it's a hell of a challenge. So for next year I will take on module 2 and if needs be module 3.<br />
<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sat the exam in Bristol yesterday, phew that was the quickest 1 1/2 hours ever. I filled in CTs for all the routes and only 1 of the points and my attempt at the aspect sequence chart was abysmal  to say the least. But I was writing as fast as I could non-stop and even if you were somebody who had been filling in CTs for 20 years I dont think you could complete them in time allocated. I allocated 12 mins for drawing out CTs and 45 mins for CTs which then snowballed in to slightly over the hour leaving me 10- 15 mins for the Aspect Sequence chart and I can honestly say I wish they had been second nature but obviously I had not spent enough time on them. Also when I saw flashing aspects I knew then Id come up against a brick wall. But as an experience well worth it....it's a hell of a challenge. So for next year I will take on module 2 and if needs be module 3.<br />
<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Scale distances on layouts]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=646</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=300">merlin89</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Im getting a little confused on how to read the scales as applied to the signals on the IRSE layouts; are they incremental per each signal or are they the distances between signals? Either way how do you work out lenghts of berth TC's etc especially when there are two in a station. Could somebody enlighten me please?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Im getting a little confused on how to read the scales as applied to the signals on the IRSE layouts; are they incremental per each signal or are they the distances between signals? Either way how do you work out lenghts of berth TC's etc especially when there are two in a station. Could somebody enlighten me please?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Not confident under exam conditions]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=641</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:43:12 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=300">merlin89</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Attempted 2007 layout today under exam conditions: 10 mins reading time, drew my point CT then my route CT in 12 mins ( I have prepared photocopies for the remainder CTs) which leaves me approx 45 mins to answers CT's. Well I got to 113A(M/W) and 129 A(M&amp;C) after 48 mins were upon I stopped and those attempts were well below my standards. Whilst I believe I understand the principles well enough with notes at hand I currently feel that with the time constraints imposed I'm not feeling too confident of completing CTs to a good enough standard in the exam. My intention was in going to the exam and  having a good go at the CTs and I was expecting to fall down on the written question and am prepared to use that as an experience and if I pick up any points well and good. Then hopefully next year as I study module 2 it will only enhance my learning again for module 3 as I am not expecting to pass it first time ( if I do then all well and good but I am realistic about my first attempt ). I clearly understand all the tips and pointers etc but am struggling to make any inroads on the time imposed as Im a bit of a methodical plodder. My only suggestion is as I have more or less completed or attempted CTs from 2000 to 2008  would be to try each one again under exam conditions. Does anybody have any other bright ideas or tips?<br />
<br />
Cheers<br />
Ian]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Attempted 2007 layout today under exam conditions: 10 mins reading time, drew my point CT then my route CT in 12 mins ( I have prepared photocopies for the remainder CTs) which leaves me approx 45 mins to answers CT's. Well I got to 113A(M/W) and 129 A(M&amp;C) after 48 mins were upon I stopped and those attempts were well below my standards. Whilst I believe I understand the principles well enough with notes at hand I currently feel that with the time constraints imposed I'm not feeling too confident of completing CTs to a good enough standard in the exam. My intention was in going to the exam and  having a good go at the CTs and I was expecting to fall down on the written question and am prepared to use that as an experience and if I pick up any points well and good. Then hopefully next year as I study module 2 it will only enhance my learning again for module 3 as I am not expecting to pass it first time ( if I do then all well and good but I am realistic about my first attempt ). I clearly understand all the tips and pointers etc but am struggling to make any inroads on the time imposed as Im a bit of a methodical plodder. My only suggestion is as I have more or less completed or attempted CTs from 2000 to 2008  would be to try each one again under exam conditions. Does anybody have any other bright ideas or tips?<br />
<br />
Cheers<br />
Ian]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Where is Year 2004's discussion?]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=634</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:38:44 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=677">greensky52</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just saw it last day...and I have read the threads..<br />
but it's lost........Where is it? ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just saw it last day...and I have read the threads..<br />
but it's lost........Where is it? ]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Signaller simulations]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=834</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 07:32:34 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=8">PJW</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite><span> (26-05-2010, 02:59 PM)</span>Richard Plokhaar Wrote:  <a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?pid=1553#pid1553" class="quick_jump"></a></cite>you might also try these ones:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.signalsimulation.com/links/HengeloEN.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.signalsimulation.com/links/HengeloEN.html</a> <br />
This provides you some insight into NX signalling principles. The demoversion allows unlimited access to the interlocking principles.<br />
<br />
and<br />
<a href="http://www.signalsimulation.com/links/Multiplayer.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.signalsimulation.com/links/Multiplayer.html</a><br />
gives you the ability to join an online free longer run of the operational parts of it.<br />
<br />
it's in full english (though it does NOT follow the UK/US english wordings ON PURPOSE. This due to the operational differences in the meaning of words)<br />
<br />
UK PSB's are in development currently.</blockquote><br />
Not had the time yet to explore fully but yes I think it looks valuable to give people the "operational experience" of running a railway using the signalling system which most obviously lack. You are a more complete signal engineer if you experience the system from the perspective of the signaller, driver or even informed train passenger.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite><span> (26-05-2010, 02:59 PM)</span>Richard Plokhaar Wrote:  <a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?pid=1553#pid1553" class="quick_jump"></a></cite>you might also try these ones:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.signalsimulation.com/links/HengeloEN.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.signalsimulation.com/links/HengeloEN.html</a> <br />
This provides you some insight into NX signalling principles. The demoversion allows unlimited access to the interlocking principles.<br />
<br />
and<br />
<a href="http://www.signalsimulation.com/links/Multiplayer.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">http://www.signalsimulation.com/links/Multiplayer.html</a><br />
gives you the ability to join an online free longer run of the operational parts of it.<br />
<br />
it's in full english (though it does NOT follow the UK/US english wordings ON PURPOSE. This due to the operational differences in the meaning of words)<br />
<br />
UK PSB's are in development currently.</blockquote><br />
Not had the time yet to explore fully but yes I think it looks valuable to give people the "operational experience" of running a railway using the signalling system which most obviously lack. You are a more complete signal engineer if you experience the system from the perspective of the signaller, driver or even informed train passenger.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Post 2004 CT review]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=355</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:24:29 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=300">merlin89</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[After the CT's for the 2004 layout have been reviewed should we attempt the questions or try 2005 layout CT's?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[After the CT's for the 2004 layout have been reviewed should we attempt the questions or try 2005 layout CT's?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Where to start]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=332</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=300">merlin89</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[If new to the forum and want direction on how to begin this is how I kickstarted my studies again this year:<br />
<br />
1. read the into books I mentioned in my previous thread not the OS Nocks ones just yet...just the ones that give you little taster of each subject you may well cover the IRSE Into to Railway Signalling is a great one to start on.<br />
2. Then the document that PJW  wrote 'Control Tables PJW' I have reattached to this thread...its invaluable. Note its hard going at first but after a good 3-4 passes whilst attempting a control table then youll realise how good it is.<br />
3. Use this powerpoint presentation I have reattached to this thread 'CT examples' a couple of good nuggets of info there.<br />
4. Then try one Point CT and one route CT from the 2004 layout and submit the good people on the forum will hopefully give you some ideas where you went wrong.<br />
5. If you have read Chapter 3 of 'Railway Signalling' by OS Nock 'Principles of interlocking and controls. If you join the IRSE this book costs about ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[If new to the forum and want direction on how to begin this is how I kickstarted my studies again this year:<br />
<br />
1. read the into books I mentioned in my previous thread not the OS Nocks ones just yet...just the ones that give you little taster of each subject you may well cover the IRSE Into to Railway Signalling is a great one to start on.<br />
2. Then the document that PJW  wrote 'Control Tables PJW' I have reattached to this thread...its invaluable. Note its hard going at first but after a good 3-4 passes whilst attempting a control table then youll realise how good it is.<br />
3. Use this powerpoint presentation I have reattached to this thread 'CT examples' a couple of good nuggets of info there.<br />
4. Then try one Point CT and one route CT from the 2004 layout and submit the good people on the forum will hopefully give you some ideas where you went wrong.<br />
5. If you have read Chapter 3 of 'Railway Signalling' by OS Nock 'Principles of interlocking and controls. If you join the IRSE this book costs about ]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Animated IRSE layouts]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=329</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=300">merlin89</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I was having a play around with Photoshop this morning and created an animated GIF and believe I could do this for routes on an exam layout. Would it be useful? (I know the aspect sequencing is incorrect). Also I can make screen recordings of various routes being set on a real IECC/MCS/WESTCAD layout is it legal to publish on this forum and would it have any merit on learning for module 3?<hr class="mycode_hr" />
Here's the animated GIF now attached]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I was having a play around with Photoshop this morning and created an animated GIF and believe I could do this for routes on an exam layout. Would it be useful? (I know the aspect sequencing is incorrect). Also I can make screen recordings of various routes being set on a real IECC/MCS/WESTCAD layout is it legal to publish on this forum and would it have any merit on learning for module 3?<hr class="mycode_hr" />
Here's the animated GIF now attached]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2010 Study group]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=328</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=300">merlin89</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Will there be a virtual Study group this year?]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[2010 Study group]]></title>
			<link>https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=324</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://irse.signalpost.org/member.php?action=profile&uid=300">merlin89</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Will there be a virtual Study group this year?]]></description>
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