Switches and Crossings - Revision history

ErwinL: Completed translation into English

2011-10-26T13:18:21Z

Completed translation into English

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	~~{{EnglishConstruction}}~~		Switches or crossings can be found at the places where two tracks meet. The following article explains how they are displayed on the panel, the function of the various indicators and what to consider when operating them.

	~~Überall, wo zwei Gleise aufeinander treffen, befinden sich '''Weichen''' oder '''Kreuzungen'''~~. ~~Der folgende Artikel erläutert, wie diese auf dem Stelltisch dargestellt werden~~, ~~welche Funktion die verschiedenen Leuchtmelder haben und was bei der Bedienung zu beachten ist~~.

	==Switches==		==Switches==

ErwinL: /* Crossings */

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Crossings

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	==Crossings==		==Crossings==
	~~An Kreuzungen kreuzen sich zwei Gleise~~, ~~allerdings ist kein Übergang zwischen ihnen möglich~~. ~~Einfache Bauformen kommen ohne bewegliche Teile aus~~. ~~Bei besonders spitzwinkligen Kreuzungen gibt es jedoch oft bewegliche Herzstückspitzen, da sonst die Strecke, in der das Rad des Zuges ohne Führung ist~~, ~~zu groß wäre~~. ~~Doch auch Kreuzungen ohne bewegliche Herzstückspitzen müssen im stellwerkstechnischen Sinn "gestellt" werden~~, ~~da es zwei mögliche Fahrwege gibt~~, ~~die gegeneinander ausgeschlossen werden müssen~~. ~~Eine Kreuzung wird daher wie eine Weiche bedient und besitzt ebenfalls eine Weichentaste~~, ~~vier StÜM~~, ~~einen Verschlussmelder und einen Sperrmelder~~.		At crossings, two tracks cross each other, without the possiblity to change track. Simple crossings do not have moving parts. More complex crossing do have moveable frog points, to ensure that the train's wheels are guided correctly over the crossing. For interlocking point of view, the corssing must be suecured, as there are two possible routes over the crossing. The crossing is therefore operated like a switch and also has a Switch button, four StÜMs, a ''Locked'' indicator and a ''Manually locked'' indicator.

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	==Slip Switches==		==Slip Switches==
	Slip Switches are a mixed form of a crossing and switches: They allow trains crossing a track or to change track. On the panel they are presented as crossing with one (single slip switch) or two (double slip switch) additional lines. These lines indicate which track change at the crossover are possible (in the example of the Single slip switch): from top left to bottom right and top right and vice versa, but not from bottom left to bottom right). We distinguish the a/b-branch and the c/d branch.		Slip Switches are a mixed form of a crossing and switches: They allow trains crossing a track or to change track. On the panel they are presented as crossing with one (single slip switch) or two (double slip switch) additional lines. These lines indicate which track change at the crossover are possible (in the example of the Single slip switch): from top left to bottom right and top right and vice versa, but not from bottom left to bottom right). We distinguish the a/b-branch and the c/d branch.

ErwinL: /* Slip Switches */

2011-10-26T13:06:44Z

Slip Switches

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	==Slip Switches==		==Slip Switches==
	~~Kreuzungsweichen stellen eine Mischform aus Kreuzung und Weiche dar~~: ~~Sie ermöglichen sowohl das Kreuzen eines Gleises als auch den Gleiswechsel~~. ~~Im Gleisbild stellen sie sich als Kreuzungen dar, die mit einer~~ (~~''einfache Kreuzungsweiche''~~) ~~oder zwei~~ (~~''doppelte Kreuzungsweiche''~~) ~~zusätzlichen Linien gekennzeichnet sind~~. ~~Diese Linien zeigen an, welche Gleiswechsel an der Weiche möglich sind~~ (~~im Beispiel bei der einfachen Kreuzungsweiche~~: ~~von links oben nach rechts unten und oben und umgekehrt~~, ~~aber nicht von links unten nach rechts unten~~). ~~Man unterscheidet den~~ a/b-~~Zweig und den~~ c/d~~-Zweig~~.		Slip Switches are a mixed form of a crossing and switches: They allow trains crossing a track or to change track. On the panel they are presented as crossing with one (single slip switch) or two (double slip switch) additional lines. These lines indicate which track change at the crossover are possible (in the example of the Single slip switch): from top left to bottom right and top right and vice versa, but not from bottom left to bottom right). We distinguish the a/b-branch and the c/d branch.

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	~~Im Prinzip sind die beiden Zweige nur zwei einfache Weichen~~, ~~die eine gemeinsame Weichenspitze haben~~. ~~Beide Weichen lassen sich unabhängig voneinander bedienen~~ (~~stellen~~, ~~sperren usw~~.), ~~daher gibt es für jeden Zweig einen eigenen Verschlussmelder und Sperrmelder~~. ~~Es gibt allerdings nur eine~~ WT. ~~Daher muss man vor jeder Bedienung mit der~~ [[~~Kreuzungsweichentaste~~]] ~~sicherstellen, dass der richtige Zweig für die Bedienung vorgewählt ist~~.		In principle, the two branches are just two simple switches. Both switches can be operated indepently from each other (i.e. throwing switch, locking switch etc.), and therefor each branch has its own indicators. However, there is only one Switch button (WT). Before each operation, one must ensure that the correct branch is selected (with the [[Switch Selection\|Switch Selection button]]) for operation.

	==Derailer==		==Derailer==

ErwinL: /* Derailer */

2011-10-26T12:48:46Z

Derailer

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	==Derailer==		==Derailer==
	~~Gleissperren liegen vor allem an der Einmündung von Nebengleisen~~ (~~zum Beispiel Rangier- oder Abstellgleise~~). ~~Sie dienen als Flankenschutzeinrichtung~~, ~~wenn keine Weiche Flankenschutz bieten kann, indem sie einen Zug, der über sie fährt, zum Entgleisen bringen~~. ~~Ortsfeste Gleissperren können vom Stellwerk aus auf- und abgelegt werden und werden~~ in ~~diesem Fall wie Weichen bedient~~. ~~Auch sie besitzen daher eine Weichentaste~~, ~~einen Verschluss- sowie einen Sperrmelder~~.		Derailers are mainly found where the main tracks connect to secondary tracks (for example: shunting areas or sidings). They serve as a flank protection, in case there is no 'normal' switch present that can provide the required flank protection and to derail a train which is accidentally driving into it. Derailers are normally in their diverted position. When a route has been set over it, they need to be set back to their groun position manually afterwards. They have a switch button, a ''Locked'' indicator and a ''Manually locked'' indicator.

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ErwinL: /* The Switch Button */

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The Switch Button

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	*To reset a [[Trailed Switch Reset Button\|trailed switch]];		*To reset a [[Trailed Switch Reset Button\|trailed switch]];
	*To revoke the locking of a switch when it is part of a route. The group button to be used depends on if the route state is a [[Revoke Train Route Button\| train route (FHT)]] or a [[Revoke Train Route Button\| shuntroute (FRT)]];		*To revoke the locking of a switch when it is part of a route. The group button to be used depends on if the route state is a [[Revoke Train Route Button\| train route (FHT)]] or a [[Revoke Train Route Button\| shuntroute (FRT)]];
	*To reset an [[Axle Counter Reset Button\|axle counter circuit]] of the switch (if availble; the WT button is in this case braun with a ~~whit~~ dot).		*To reset an [[Axle Counter Reset Button\|axle counter circuit]] of the switch (if availble; the WT button is in this case braun with a white dot).

	===Examples===		===Examples===

ErwinL: /* Indicators */

2011-10-26T12:37:28Z

Indicators

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	===Indicators===		===Indicators===
			A simple switch has the following indicators
	Eine einfache Weiche hat folgende Melder:		Eine einfache Weiche hat folgende Melder:

	* 2 ~~Stellungs~~- ~~und Überwachungsmelder~~ (StÜM) [A]		* 2 ''Position- and Monitoring'' indicators (StÜM) [A]
	* 1 ~~Spitzenmelder~~ [B]		* 1 ''Narrow end'' indicator [B]
	* 1 ~~Verschlussmelder~~ [C]		* 1 ''Locked'' indicator [C]
	* 1 ~~Sperrmelder~~ [D]		* 1 ''Manually Locked'' indicator [D]

	~~Im Grundzustand sind alle Leuchtmelder der Weiche dunkel~~. ~~Die Lage der Weichen ist dann nicht erkennbar~~. ~~Um die Weichenlage anzuzeigen, muss die~~ WT ~~gedrückt werden~~. ~~Daraufhin leuchtet der entsprechende~~ StÜM ~~kurz auf~~. ~~Das dauerhafte Einschalten des StÜM ist nur für alle Weichen auf dem Stelltisch gemeinsam mit der~~ [[~~Stelltischausleuchtung#Stelltischeinschalttaste~~\|~~Stelltischeinschalttaste~~]] ~~möglich~~. [[~~Mittelweichengruppentaste~~\|~~Mittelweichen~~]] ~~bilden eine Ausnahme~~: ~~Hier leuchten die~~ StÜM ~~ständig und unabhängig von der Stelltischausleuchtung~~.		In the default state of the switch indicator lights are off. The position of the switch is not visible then. The WT button must be pressed to show the position of the switch. The StÜM of the actual switch position will be shown for a few seconds. To show all switch positions continiously, press the EIN button on the [[Switch Indicators\|Stelltisch group button]] tile. [[Set Route From Middle Switch\|Middle switches]] are the only exception: For these type of switches the corresponding StÜM will be lit continiously, independent of the setting of the 'Stelltisch' group button.

	====Positioners and monitoring indicators (StÜM) [A]====		====Positioners and monitoring indicators (StÜM) [A]====

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Manually Locked Indicator [C]

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	The ''Locked'' indicators indicates that the switch is locked in a route. As long as the indicator is lit, the switch's position can not be changed. If the switch itself is part of the route, the ''Locked'' indicator, ''Narrow end'' and the corresponding StüM will light yellow (or red if the switch is occupied). If the switch only provides flank protection for the route, then only the ''Locked'' indicators and the corresponding StÜM light up yellow.		The ''Locked'' indicators indicates that the switch is locked in a route. As long as the indicator is lit, the switch's position can not be changed. If the switch itself is part of the route, the ''Locked'' indicator, ''Narrow end'' and the corresponding StüM will light yellow (or red if the switch is occupied). If the switch only provides flank protection for the route, then only the ''Locked'' indicators and the corresponding StÜM light up yellow.

	====Manually Locked Indicator [C]====		====Manually Locked Indicator [D]====
	When the switch is manually locked with the [[Lock Switch Button]], the manually locked indicator is lit red. The current switch position will be shown as well.		When the switch is manually locked with the [[Lock Switch Button]], the manually locked indicator is lit red. The current switch position will be shown as well.

ErwinL: /* Narrow End indicator [B] */

2011-10-26T12:00:47Z

Narrow End indicator [B]

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	====Narrow End indicator [B]====		====Narrow End indicator [B]====
	The Narrow End indicator lights ''yellow'', when a route has been set over the switch. It lights ''red'', when the switch is occupied by a train.		The ''Narrow End indicator'' lights ''yellow'', when a route has been set over the switch. It lights ''red'', when the switch is occupied by a train.

	====Locked Indicator [C]====		====Locked Indicator [C]====

ErwinL: /* Locked Indicator [C] */

2011-10-26T12:00:18Z

Locked Indicator [C]

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	====Locked Indicator [C]====		====Locked Indicator [C]====
	Der Verschlussmelder zeigt an, dass die Weiche in einer Fahrstraße verschlossen ist. Solange der Melder leuchtet, kann die Weiche nicht umgestellt werden. Wenn die Weiche selbst im Fahrweg liegt, leuchten außer dem Verschlussmelder auch immer noch der Spitzenmelder und der entsprechende gelb (bzw. rot, wenn die Weiche gerade besetzt ist). Falls die Weiche nur Flankenschutz für die Fahrstraße bieten muss, leuchten lediglich der Verschlussmelder und der entsprechende StÜM gelb.		The ''Locked'' indicators indicates that the switch is locked in a route. As long as the indicator is lit, the switch's position can not be changed. If the switch itself is part of the route, the ''Locked'' indicator, ''Narrow end'' and the corresponding StüM will light yellow (or red if the switch is occupied). If the switch only provides flank protection for the route, then only the ''Locked'' indicators and the corresponding StÜM light up yellow.
	The ''Locked'' indicators indicates that the switch is locked in a route. As long as the indicator is lit, the switch's position can not be changed. If the switch itself is part of the route, the ''Locked'' ~~indicators~~, ''Narrow end'' and the corresponding StüM will light yellow (or red if the switch is occupied). If the switch only provides flank protection for the route, then only the ''Locked'' indicators and the corresponding StÜM light up yellow.

	====Manually Locked Indicator [C]====		====Manually Locked Indicator [C]====

ErwinL: /* Locking Indicator [C] */

2011-10-26T11:59:44Z

Locking Indicator [C]

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	The Narrow End indicator lights ''yellow'', when a route has been set over the switch. It lights ''red'', when the switch is occupied by a train.		The Narrow End indicator lights ''yellow'', when a route has been set over the switch. It lights ''red'', when the switch is occupied by a train.

	====~~Locking~~ Indicator [C]====		====Locked Indicator [C]====
	Der Verschlussmelder zeigt an, dass die Weiche in einer Fahrstraße verschlossen ist. Solange der Melder leuchtet, kann die Weiche nicht umgestellt werden. Wenn die Weiche selbst im Fahrweg liegt, leuchten außer dem Verschlussmelder auch immer noch der Spitzenmelder und der entsprechende ~~StüM~~ gelb (bzw. rot, wenn die Weiche gerade besetzt ist). Falls die Weiche nur Flankenschutz für die Fahrstraße bieten muss, leuchten lediglich der Verschlussmelder und der entsprechende StÜM gelb.		Der Verschlussmelder zeigt an, dass die Weiche in einer Fahrstraße verschlossen ist. Solange der Melder leuchtet, kann die Weiche nicht umgestellt werden. Wenn die Weiche selbst im Fahrweg liegt, leuchten außer dem Verschlussmelder auch immer noch der Spitzenmelder und der entsprechende gelb (bzw. rot, wenn die Weiche gerade besetzt ist). Falls die Weiche nur Flankenschutz für die Fahrstraße bieten muss, leuchten lediglich der Verschlussmelder und der entsprechende StÜM gelb.
			The ''Locked'' indicators indicates that the switch is locked in a route. As long as the indicator is lit, the switch's position can not be changed. If the switch itself is part of the route, the ''Locked'' indicators, ''Narrow end'' and the corresponding StüM will light yellow (or red if the switch is occupied). If the switch only provides flank protection for the route, then only the ''Locked'' indicators and the corresponding StÜM light up yellow.

	====Manually Locked Indicator [C]====		====Manually Locked Indicator [C]====