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Signal Qusetion

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 10:29 am
by GT46MAC
I would like to ask that what is this back panel used for in semaphore signal.
In Game
Semaphore.jpg
In Real Life
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Re: Signal Qusetion

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 6:38 pm
by Tom5305
I believe it is a 'screening' board usually placed behind the signal arm to make it readily visible. Sometimes distant scenery could mask the signal
so this was a way of assisting better vision.
Regards
Tom

Re: Signal Qusetion

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 7:49 pm
by 749006
Sometimes if the signal was near a Bridge a white area was painted on the bridge instead of providing the Screening Board.

It can also apply to Colour Lights too - see page 103
https://www.rssb.co.uk/rgs/standards/RI ... ss%201.pdf

Peter

Re: Signal Qusetion

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 8:11 pm
by GT46MAC
Ok, thanks for information.
I will be working on some semaphore signals soon.

Re: Signal Qusetion

Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 10:40 pm
by GT46MAC
Another one -
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