Dispatching in Streckenzentralstellwerk Wuppertal-Oberbarmen - Revision history

ErwinL: /* Routes from W-Oberbarmen towards W-Langerfeld */

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Routes from W-Oberbarmen towards W-Langerfeld

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	[[File:Kwo_control_area_boundary_to_kwl.png\|823px\|none\|thumb\|Route setting from W-Oberbarmen towards Langerfeld Gbf]]		[[File:Kwo_control_area_boundary_to_kwl.png\|823px\|none\|thumb\|Route setting from W-Oberbarmen towards Langerfeld Gbf]]

	When setting such routes the signal will not be set to Proceed until the Eastside dispatcher has given his permission. Giving permission is done by operating the [[Cooperation Group Button\|ZGT]] button together with the end signal button (here '''~~561~~''' or '''~~562~~'''). Only then the route will be completely set and the start signal will be change to Proceed.		When setting such routes the signal will not be set to Proceed until the Eastside dispatcher has given his permission. Giving permission is done by operating the [[Cooperation Group Button\|ZGT]] button together with the end signal button (here '''651''' or '''652'''). Only then the route will be completely set and the start signal will be change to Proceed.

	==== Routes from W-Langerfeld towards W-Oberbarmen ====		==== Routes from W-Langerfeld towards W-Oberbarmen ====

Charlie: /* Neighbouring Dispatching Areas */

2012-05-08T17:03:23Z

Neighbouring Dispatching Areas

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	On the top left tracks 123/124 are the connecting S-Bahn tracks towards Wuppertal Hbf (KW).		On the top left tracks 123/124 are the connecting S-Bahn tracks towards Wuppertal Hbf (KW).
	The tracks 133 and 134 are the connecting Fernbahn tracks towards Wuppertal Hbf (KW). Wuppertal Hbf is controlled by [[Dispatching in Stellwerk Wuppertal Hbf\|dispatcher "Ef"]]. Bi-directional running (GWB) is not ~~forseen~~ on both lines.		The tracks 133 and 134 are the connecting Fernbahn tracks towards Wuppertal Hbf (KW). Wuppertal Hbf is controlled by [[Dispatching in Stellwerk Wuppertal Hbf\|dispatcher "Ef"]]. Bi-directional running (GWB) is not used on both lines.

	The main station Wuppertal Hbf was named (Wuppertal) Elberfeld up to the year 1992, so that is the reason why that signal box still bears the name "Ef". Moreover, this is also the reason that at the exit tracks to/ from the main station are indicated with the texts Elberfeld. It has never been changed on our panel.		The main station Wuppertal Hbf was named (Wuppertal) Elberfeld up to the year 1992, so that is the reason why that signal box still bears the name "Ef". Moreover, this is also the reason that at the exit tracks to/ from the main station are indicated with the texts Elberfeld. It has never been changed on our panel.
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	At the bottom center (754/755) we have the signal box of BF Wuppertal-Ronsdorf (KWRO). This signal box is remotely controlled from Remscheid (KR). Our contact person therefor is the dispatcher Remscheid "Rf". There is no overhead line and no GWB (bi-directional running) on this line.		At the bottom center (754/755) we have the signal box of BF Wuppertal-Ronsdorf (KWRO). This signal box is remotely controlled from Remscheid (KR). Our contact person therefor is the dispatcher Remscheid "Rf". There is no overhead line and no GWB (bi-directional running) on this line.

	At the bottom right (911/912) the main line leaves our control area into the direction of Hagen Hbf. The next controlled area is Hp Ennepetal (EENP), the next station is Gbf Hagen-Haspe (EHGP). ~~Responsible~~ dispatcher is Hagen Hbf "Hpf". This signal box is operated using one of the first ESTW systems. Bi-drectional running between Schwelm and Hagen Hbf.		At the bottom right (911/912) the main line leaves our control area into the direction of Hagen Hbf. The next controlled area is Hp Ennepetal (EENP), the next station is Gbf Hagen-Haspe (EHGP). The dispatcher is Hagen Hbf "Hpf". This signal box is operated using one of the first ESTW systems. Bi-drectional running between Schwelm and Hagen Hbf.

	Also on the right, but then in the middle (652/943), it goes on to station Hagen-Heubig. The dispatcher Hagen Hbf "Hpf" is also our neighbouring colleague for this station. Bi-directional running is not possible here.		Also on the right, but then in the middle (652/943), it goes on to station Hagen-Heubig. The dispatcher at Hagen Hbf "Hpf" is also our neighbouring colleague for this station. Bi-directional running is not possible here.

	== Stations and Sidings ==		== Stations and Sidings ==

Charlie: /* Lines */

2012-05-08T17:00:58Z

Lines

Charlie: /* General */

2012-05-08T16:51:26Z

General

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	=== Control areas ===		=== Control areas ===
	There are 4 control areas at Signal Box Wuppertal-Oberbarmen: W-Unterbarmen, W-Oberbarmen, W-Langerfeld and Schwelm.		There are 4 control areas at Signal Box Wuppertal-Oberbarmen: W-Unterbarmen, W-Oberbarmen, W-Langerfeld and Schwelm.
	The [[Group Buttons]] are assigned to a specific control area. this means, that not all Group Buttons on the panel work with ALL control areas. In case the wrong Group Button has been operated, "nothing" will actually happen when operating an other button on the panel. There will be just a pink circle around the buttons pressed.		The [[Group Buttons\|Group Button window]] are assigned to a specific control area. this means, that not all Group Buttons on the panel work with ALL control areas. In case the wrong Group Button has been operated, "nothing" will actually happen when operating an other button on the panel. There will be just a pink circle around the buttons pressed.

	The [[Switch Chain]] mechanism is also split into four areas. This means, that if you want to activate a subsidiary signal using the [[Show Subsidiary Signal Button\|ErsGT]] button, you must deactivate JUST the switch chain within the respective control area. The indicators showing switches are being thrown (WL) only blink when switches within its control area are thrown.		The [[Switch Chain\| switch chain]] mechanism is also split into four areas. This means, that if you want to activate a subsidiary signal using the [[Show Subsidiary Signal Button\|ErsGT]] button, you must deactivate JUST the switch chain within the respective control area. The indicators showing switches are being thrown (WL) only blink when switches within its control area are thrown.

	Important: The [[Number Entry\|~~Number Entry Panel~~]] and [[Group Buttons\|~~Group Button~~ window]] are "~~independed~~" ~~from~~ the control areas. From here you can operate any item on the panel		Important: The [[Number Entry\|number entry panel]] and [[Group Buttons\|group button window]] are "independent" of the control areas. From here you can operate any item on the panel without having to worry about pressing two buttons in different areas.

	However:		However:
	*in case one or more [[Switch Chain\|switch chains]] are deactivated, the indicator LK is lit on both the Number Entry panel as well as on the Group Button panel.		*in case one or more [[Switch Chain\|switch chains]] are deactivated, the indicator LK is lit on both the Number Entry panel as well as on the Group Button panel.
	*in case one or more switches are being thrown, the WK-indicator ~~is blinking~~ on both the Number Entry panel as well as on the Group Button panel.		*in case one or more switches are being thrown, the WK-indicator will blink on both the Number Entry panel as well as on the Group Button panel.

	== Lines ==		== Lines ==

Charlie: /* Hp Ennepetal (EENP) */

2012-05-08T16:47:23Z

Hp Ennepetal (EENP)

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	[[File:Pb_kwo_eenp.png\|none\|267px\|Ennepetal Hp]]		[[File:Pb_kwo_eenp.png\|none\|267px\|Ennepetal Hp]]
	Only the services RE4 (104xx), RE7 (107XX) and RE13 (202XX) stop in Ennepetal. The passengers use the island platform.		Only the services RE4 (104xx), RE7 (107XX) and RE13 (202XX) stop in Ennepetal. The passengers use the island platform there.

	== Peculiarities in Wuppertal-Oberbarmen ==		== Peculiarities in Wuppertal-Oberbarmen ==

Charlie: /* Hp Ennepetal (EENP) */

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Hp Ennepetal (EENP)

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	[[File:Pb_kwo_eenp.png\|none\|267px\|Ennepetal Hp]]		[[File:Pb_kwo_eenp.png\|none\|267px\|Ennepetal Hp]]
	Only the services RE4 (104xx), RE7 (107XX) and RE13 (202XX) stop in Ennepetal. The passengers ~~embark and disembark via~~ the island platform ~~overthere~~.		Only the services RE4 (104xx), RE7 (107XX) and RE13 (202XX) stop in Ennepetal. The passengers use the island platform.

	== Peculiarities in Wuppertal-Oberbarmen ==		== Peculiarities in Wuppertal-Oberbarmen ==

Charlie: /* Station buttons */

2012-05-08T16:45:43Z

Station buttons

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	[[File:Bahnhof taste type2.png\|none\|thumb\|Station button]]		[[File:Bahnhof taste type2.png\|none\|thumb\|Station button]]

	The Station buttons on the panel look different ~~then~~ the ones you might have seen on other ~~Stelltisch (~~panels)		The Station buttons on the panel look different than the ones you might have seen on other panels. Each area on the panel has a dedicated station button next to the group buttons.
	~~For each~~ area on the panel ~~there is~~ a dedicated station button next to the group buttons.

	=== Middle Switches ===		=== Middle Switches ===

Charlie: /* Middle Switches */

2012-05-08T16:43:59Z

Middle Switches

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	=== Middle Switches ===		=== Middle Switches ===
	These are switches, which are positioned in front of exit signals or intermediate signals, that must be part of a train route. ~~These~~ kind of switches are located directly ~~IN FRONT OF~~ the main signal. The middle switch's position indicator light is always on.		These are switches which are positioned in front of exit signals or intermediate signals that must be part of a train route. This kind of switches are located directly '''in front of''' the main signal. The middle switch's position indicator light is always on.

	[[File:Mittelweichen_kwo_panel.png\|587px\|none\|thumb\|Middle Switches in Wuppertal-Oberbarmen]]		[[File:Mittelweichen_kwo_panel.png\|587px\|none\|thumb\|Middle Switches in Wuppertal-Oberbarmen]]
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	In Wuppertal-Oberbarmen switch 44 at track 4 is a middle switch.		In Wuppertal-Oberbarmen switch 44 at track 4 is a middle switch.

	If you set a route, whereby the position of the middle switch is in normal position, you will not have to do any special operations.		If you set a route whereby the position of the middle switch is in normal position, you will not have to do any special operations.

	However, when you want to set a route ~~whilst~~ the middle switch is not in its normal position (so diverging), you must press the [[Set Route From Middle Switch\|MGT]] button prior to setting the route. The middle switch will then be locked in its diverging position, and only then the main signal will change to Proceed.		However, when you want to set a route when the middle switch is not in its normal position (diverging), you must press the [[Set Route From Middle Switch\|MGT]] button prior to setting the route. The middle switch will then be locked in its diverging position, and only then the main signal will change to Proceed.

	For this train route operation of the [[Set Route From Middle Switch\|MGT]] button is not required:		For this train route operation of the [[Set Route From Middle Switch\|MGT]] button is not required:

Charlie: /* Boundary of operating area */

2012-05-08T16:42:02Z

Boundary of operating area

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	=== Boundary of operating area ===		=== Boundary of operating area ===

	Dispatcher Westside operates the panel between Wuppertal Hbf (tracks 123,124,133,134) ~~upto~~ Wuppertal-Oberbarmen, including the yellow branch line.		Dispatcher Westside operates the panel between Wuppertal Hbf (tracks 123,124,133,134) up to Wuppertal-Oberbarmen including the yellow branch line.
	Dispatcher Eastside operates the panel between Wuppertal-Oberbarmen ~~all~~ to the right side of the panel.
			Dispatcher Eastside operates the panel between Wuppertal-Oberbarmen to the right side of the panel.

	A special point on the panel is where the Freight tracks 661 and 662 connect to the station tracks.		A special point on the panel is where the Freight tracks 661 and 662 connect to the station tracks.

	==== Routes from W-Oberbarmen towards W-Langerfeld ====		==== Routes from W-Oberbarmen towards W-Langerfeld ====

	When dispatcher ~~Westside~~ needs to send a train to Langerfeld Gbf (freight yard), he sets his route ~~upto~~ track 661 or 662. On number entry panel, this would be ~~i.e.~~ 006-661		When the Westside dispatcher needs to send a train to Langerfeld Gbf (freight yard) he sets his route up to track 661 or 662. On number entry panel this would be 006-661. The rest of the route setting into the freight yard is done by the Westside dispatcher. For example, he sets the route from 651 towards 516.
	The rest of the route setting into the freight yard is done by the dispatcher ~~Westside~~. For example: he sets the route from 651 towards 516.

	[[File:Kwo_control_area_boundary_to_kwl.png\|823px\|none\|thumb\|Route setting from W-Oberbarmen towards Langerfeld Gbf]]		[[File:Kwo_control_area_boundary_to_kwl.png\|823px\|none\|thumb\|Route setting from W-Oberbarmen towards Langerfeld Gbf]]

	When setting such routes the signal will not be set to Proceed until the dispatcher ~~Eastside~~ has given his permission. Giving permission is done by operating the [[Cooperation Group Button\|ZGT]] button together with the end signal button (here '''561''' or '''562'''). Only then the route will be completely set and the start signal will be change to Proceed.		When setting such routes the signal will not be set to Proceed until the Eastside dispatcher has given his permission. Giving permission is done by operating the [[Cooperation Group Button\|ZGT]] button together with the end signal button (here '''561''' or '''562'''). Only then the route will be completely set and the start signal will be change to Proceed.

	==== Routes from W-Langerfeld towards W-Oberbarmen ====		==== Routes from W-Langerfeld towards W-Oberbarmen ====

	If the dispatcher ~~"Eastside"~~ needs to send a train out of the direction of Langerfeld Gbf, he will set his route ~~upto~~ track 661 or 662.		If the Eastside dispatcher needs to send a train out of the direction of Langerfeld Gbf, he will set his route up to track 661 or 662. In the image below this is shown as yellow lines. The signal towards track 661 or 662 will not clear then, as the route setting has to be completed by the dispatcher Westside. The last will set the route from 661/662 towards the station. For example: 661 to 254. Only then, and if all safety checks have been passed, the signal for this part of the route will show Proceed.
	In the image below this is shown as yellow lines. The signal towards track 661 or 662 will not clear then, as the route setting has to be completed by the dispatcher Westside. The last will set the route from 661/662 towards the station. For example: 661 to 254. Only then, and if all safety checks have been passed, the signal for this part of the route will show Proceed.

	[[File:Kwo_control_area_boundary.png\|823px\|none\|thumb\|Route setting from Langerfeld Gbf towards W-Oberbarmen]]		[[File:Kwo_control_area_boundary.png\|823px\|none\|thumb\|Route setting from Langerfeld Gbf towards W-Oberbarmen]]

Charlie: /* Steering numbers */

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Steering numbers

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	*'''Steering number 8:''' S-Bahn S8 Wuppertal Hbf - Hagen Hbf		*'''Steering number 8:''' S-Bahn S8 Wuppertal Hbf - Hagen Hbf

	'''Trains from Wuppertal Hbf to/from Remscheid Hbf do not have a steering number assigned''''		'''Trains from Wuppertal Hbf to/from Remscheid Hbf do not have a steering number assigned'''

	The steering numbers of incoming trains are set by the neighbouring dispatchers. The dispatcher of Oberbarmen needs to set the correct steering numbers starting in his dispatching area~~. So~~ monitor the accuracy of the steering numbers being applied and correct them ~~where needed~~.		The steering numbers of incoming trains are set by the neighbouring dispatchers. The dispatcher of Oberbarmen needs to set the correct steering numbers starting in his dispatching area, so monitor the accuracy of the steering numbers being applied and correct them when necessary.

	==Abbreviations==		==Abbreviations==

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	== Lines ==		== Lines ==

	First of all we have the green line, from the top left all across our panel to the top right. This line actually ~~exists~~ of 3 lines, namely:		First of all, we have the green line which runs from the top left all the way across our panel to the top right. This line actually consists of 3 lines, namely:
	* 2525 Neuss Hbf - Abzw Linder Hausen, electrified main line, double track ~~upto~~ Schwelm~~, then~~ single ~~track~~.
			* 2525 Neuss Hbf - Abzw Linder Hausen, electrified main line, double track up to Schwelm before becoming a single line.
	* 2143 Abzw Linder Hausen - Gevelsberg-West - (Witten); Electrified main line, double track		* 2143 Abzw Linder Hausen - Gevelsberg-West - (Witten); Electrified main line, double track
	* 2423 (Düsseldorf-Gerresheim) - Gevelsberg-West - Hagen-Heubing - (Dortmund-Westfalenhalle); electrified main line, double track		* 2423 (Düsseldorf-Gerresheim) - Gevelsberg-West - Hagen-Heubing - (Dortmund-Westfalenhalle); electrified main line, double track
	We denote the distance simply as'' 'S-Bahn''' here because the line S8 (Mönchengladbach Wuppertal-Hagen) is the only service operating here.
			We denote the distance simply as '''S-Bahn''' here because the line S8 (Mönchengladbach Wuppertal-Hagen) is the only service operating here.

	[[File:Kwo_sbahn.png\|none\|987px]]		[[File:Kwo_sbahn.png\|none\|987px]]


	Then we have the'' 'Fernbahn''' ~~(mainline)~~, which is the red ribbon from left to right. This is the double-track ~~mainline2550~~ Aachen - Kassel. ~~Different~~ than the name suggests, we have both the various long-distance services and regional trains.		Then we have the '''Fernbahn''' or main line, which is the red ribbon from left to right. This is the double-track 2550 Aachen - Kassel main line. Differently than the name suggests, we have both the various long-distance services and regional trains.

	[[File:Kwo_ferngleis_line2550.png\|none\|987px]]		[[File:Kwo_ferngleis_line2550.png\|none\|987px]]

	In the middle we have the orange line, which is line 2700 W-Oberbarmen - Remscheid-Lennep - (Solingen). This is a non-electrified double track line (don't forget to operate the ([[Set Route To Track Without OLE Button\|FfrT]] button)		In the middle we have the orange line, which is line 2700 W-Oberbarmen - Remscheid-Lennep - (Solingen). This is a non-electrified double track line (don't forget to operate the ([[Set Route To Track Without OLE Button\|FfrT]] button).

	Between Oberbarmen and Rauenthal there is the [[Dispatching in Streckenzentralstellwerk Wuppertal-Oberbarmen#Rauenthaler Tunnel\|Rauenthaler Tunnel]] to which we come back later on.		Between Oberbarmen and Rauenthal there is the [[Dispatching in Streckenzentralstellwerk Wuppertal-Oberbarmen#Rauenthaler Tunnel\|Rauenthaler Tunnel]] which we will come back to later on.

	From Rauenthal there is still the branch line 2703 into the direction of Wilhelmsthal. It is single track and not electrified. Here we could go to Wuppertal-Beyenburg and earlier on even towards Radevormwald. The route is blocked however due to a landslide in Wuppertal Beyenburg a long while ago. However, from time to time special trips to the memorial of the former concentration camp Kemna place on this line. These are carried out as a so-called ''Sperrfahrt''.		From Rauenthal there is still the branch line 2703 into the direction of Wilhelmsthal. It is single track and not electrified. Here we could go to Wuppertal-Beyenburg and earlier on even towards Radevormwald. The route is blocked however due to a landslide in Wuppertal Beyenburg a long while ago. However, from time to time special trips to the memorial of the former concentration camp Kemna place on this line. These are carried out as a so-called ''Sperrfahrt''.
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	~~Also in~~ the middle~~, but the on~~ the top of the panel, we have the blue line (2701). This is the freight line from Oberbarmen to Schwelm. It is primarily the connection to the container terminal at Langerfeld. The route is electrified throughout, but has only double track up to Langerfeld.		In the middle at the top of the panel we have the blue line (2701). This is the freight line from Oberbarmen to Schwelm. It is primarily the connection to the container terminal at Langerfeld. The route is electrified throughout but has only double track up to Langerfeld.

	[[File:Kwo_freight_tracks_line2701.png\|645px]]		[[File:Kwo_freight_tracks_line2701.png\|645px]]

	In the middle~~, on~~ the right of Gevelsberg-West, starting from track 993, there used to be the branch line (2423) to Schwelm-Loh. This it is completely overgrown now.		In the middle to the right of Gevelsberg-West, starting from track 993, there used to be the branch line (2423) to Schwelm-Loh. This is completely overgrown now.

	=== Diverting Options ===		=== Diverting Options ===

	In case of failures on the S-Bahn line towards Wuppertal Hbf, the S-Bahn and RB47 trains can be diverted via the "Fernbahn" as in Wuppertal Hbf there is the possibility to send these trains back on to the S-Bahn line there. However, diverting such trains over the ~~Fernbahn~~ means that stops at Unterbarmen will be cancelled, as this station does not have platforms along the tracks of the Fernbahn.		In case of failures on the S-Bahn line towards Wuppertal Hbf, the S-Bahn and RB47 trains can be diverted via the "Fernbahn" as in Wuppertal Hbf there is the possibility to send these trains back on to the S-Bahn line there. However, diverting such trains over the main line means that stops at Unterbarmen will be cancelled as this station does not have platforms along the tracks of the Fernbahn.

	The other way around: The trains which normally use the ~~Fernbahn~~ tracks can be diverted over the S-Bahn line between Wuppertal-Oberbarmen and Wuppertal Hbf		The other way around: The trains which normally use the main line tracks can be diverted over the S-Bahn line between Wuppertal-Oberbarmen and Wuppertal Hbf.

	For both ways of diverting, it is important to know that it should be applied in case of failure and not in case of delays~~, etc.,~~ as routing the trains back to the original assigned lines can only be done "after" Wuppertal Hbf, and thus that station will overloaded even more. ~~Liasing~~ with ~~the Fdl~~ "Ef" is essential!		For both ways of diverting, it is important to know that it should be applied in case of failure and not in case of delays as routing the trains back to the original assigned lines can only be done ''after'' Wuppertal Hbf, and thus that station will overloaded even more. Coordinating operations with Dispatcher "Ef" is essential!

	If there are problems on the S-Bahn towards Schwelm, you could divert the traffic over the freight line via Langerfeld or even via the ~~mainline (Fernbahn)~~. In this scenario, all scheduled stops between W-Oberbarmen and Schwelm, including Schwelm itself, will have to be cancelled.		If there are problems on the S-Bahn towards Schwelm, you could divert the traffic over the freight line via Langerfeld or even via the main line. In this scenario, all scheduled stops between W-Oberbarmen and Schwelm, including Schwelm itself, will have to be cancelled.

	Long distance traffic can only be diverted over the freight line, though it will generate very dense traffic ~~there then~~. The same applies to the regional services with the addition that the stops at Schwelm will be cancelled.		Long distance traffic can only be diverted over the freight line, though it will generate very dense traffic. The same applies to the regional services with the addition that the stops at Schwelm will be cancelled.

	You ~~can not~~ use the S-Bahn line for redirecting the traffic that normally uses the ~~mainline~~, as there is no connection to the Fernbahn tracks at Schwelm.		You cannot use the S-Bahn line for redirecting the traffic that normally uses the main line, as there is no connection to the Fernbahn tracks at Schwelm.

	== Neighbouring Dispatching Areas ==		== Neighbouring Dispatching Areas ==