It is operated manually, and being at the top of a steep incline, the signaller usually has it cleared in time; however we requested for the train to be stopped so that we could see how well it got away again.
The signals are electric, as are the semeaphore signals and point motors: the fewer different types of technology that the railway has means the less strain on the maintenance resources.
Ah! Yes, the one in the clip is battery electric, using four 12v 110Ah 'leisure' batteries, driving axle-hung motors (eight in total) via an electronic controller; giving us, among other things, regenerative braking! Most of the other trains on this particualr railway are live steam!
It is ... type "Great Cockcrow Railway" into Google and you should find the railway's website, or link to it from the Little Red Train's website. The signal is made from former signalbox block shelf signal indicators, but the route indicator is more 'home-made.'
whats with thew phone?
aval1998 8 months ago
Having been stopped at a signal at danger, the driver is phoning the signaller to remind him of the presence of the train.
adnalm 8 months ago
Nice video.
petro062 1 year ago
i love those kind of trains!
rockguitarist946 3 years ago
what interlocking
phildu2 3 years ago
Relays, track-circuits; just like the prototype!
adnalm 3 years ago
is the signal operated manually or has it got an interlocking system
phildu2 3 years ago
It is operated manually, and being at the top of a steep incline, the signaller usually has it cleared in time; however we requested for the train to be stopped so that we could see how well it got away again.
adnalm 3 years ago
how do you keep trains apart then
phildu2 3 years ago
Track circuits and interlocking.
adnalm 3 years ago
are they electric, or propane powered, like the ones near my town are?
rockguitarist946 3 years ago
The signals are electric, as are the semeaphore signals and point motors: the fewer different types of technology that the railway has means the less strain on the maintenance resources.
adnalm 3 years ago
no, i meant the trains
rockguitarist946 3 years ago
Ah! Yes, the one in the clip is battery electric, using four 12v 110Ah 'leisure' batteries, driving axle-hung motors (eight in total) via an electronic controller; giving us, among other things, regenerative braking! Most of the other trains on this particualr railway are live steam!
adnalm 3 years ago
the one train park like this near me has propane, steam, electric, or gas engines
rockguitarist946 3 years ago
I want a train like that in my backyard...
Cool video!
TrainManTy 3 years ago
That scale colour light signal is amazing!
Looks like a brilliant place to visit.
poyks 4 years ago
It is ... type "Great Cockcrow Railway" into Google and you should find the railway's website, or link to it from the Little Red Train's website. The signal is made from former signalbox block shelf signal indicators, but the route indicator is more 'home-made.'
adnalm 4 years ago
Well Driven i say lol!!
Thanks Adrian for that, was a great day and enjoyed it alot, hope we can do it again next year! :)
960012 4 years ago
Next year???
We're hoping to take it to the Gala Weekend!
adnalm 4 years ago
Yes, Very True, but with all the queues of drivers wanting a go i might not get a chance, seeing as i had it most of that day its only far!
960012 4 years ago