A distant signal informs a train of the indication of the following signal but does not convey any information on the state of the line between the distant signal and the next signal. Distant signals are used in approach to main signals and to permissive signals.
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Distant signals carry a yellow plate on there mast. Distant signals in the opposit direction flash and carry on there mast a yellow plate with black lines.
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Line 24 at Glons |
A distant signal can never display "Stop".
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On the approach to the juction Visé haute, out of the siding Visé base, the distant signal is placed in front of a spring. Depending on the position of the sprong this distant signal will be connected with different main signals.
The next pictures illustrate the situation
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| A look at the distant signal in front of the spring |
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A train proceeding in the direction Hasselt is using the
siding. This picture is taking from the opposite point. |
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