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[[File:Pb ffu langenschwarz.png|none|Langeschwarz]] | [[File:Pb ffu langenschwarz.png|none|Langeschwarz]] | ||
At the bottom center, the high-speed line continues into the direction of Hanover via tracks 594/595 (Witzelhöhetunnel). Our | At the bottom center, the high-speed line continues into the direction of Hanover via tracks 594/595 (Witzelhöhetunnel). Our neighbour here is the dispatcher Kirchheim, who is remotely controls the adjoining station of Langenschwarz. Our dispatching area begins, seen from the direction of Hanover, at Üst Michelsrombach (tracks 503/533). Both tracks are equipped with GWB. Trains are offered using fields 594 and 595. | ||
==== Hanau - Fulda (Kinzigtalbahn) (yellow line - leftside) ==== | ==== Hanau - Fulda (Kinzigtalbahn) (yellow line - leftside) ==== | ||
[[File:Pb ffu neuhof.png|none|Neuhof]] | [[File:Pb ffu neuhof.png|none|Neuhof]] | ||
Tracks 425/426 connect us to Neuhof, where are | Tracks 425/426 connect us to Neuhof, where are neigbouring dispatcher Neuhof is located. The line splits at Flieden into the direction of Frankfurt and a line towards Wurzburg. On both tracks GWB is set up. Offering trains to Neuhof can be done using the fields 494 and 495. | ||
====Fulda Bronnzell – Gersfeld (Rhönbahn)==== | ====Fulda Bronnzell – Gersfeld (Rhönbahn)==== | ||
[[File:Pb ffu gersfeld.png|none|Gersfeld]] | [[File:Pb ffu gersfeld.png|none|Gersfeld]] | ||
Track 455 connects us to Gersfeld. Our | Track 455 connects us to Gersfeld. Our neighbour there is dispatcher Gersfel. Trains towards Gersfeld must be offered by telephone. The switch connecting to this branch line (switch 100) has a maximum speed limit of 40 km/h in diverging position. So pay attention on how and when you fit in trains to or from Gersfeld, without having to delay other trains. This line only sees passenger services operated by the Hessische Landesbahn with rolling stock of type LINT. The yellow track numbers are a reminder telling that this line is not electrified. Therefor, you must operate FfrT before setting the trains route into the direction of Gersfeld. When using the Conrol Monitor enter "F,Pxxx.445I" for setting such train route. | ||
===Stations and Sidings=== | ===Stations and Sidings=== | ||
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==== High-speed line Hannover–Würzburg (green line)==== | ==== High-speed line Hannover–Würzburg (green line)==== | ||
A total of 4 PSB's with 5 crossovers on the high-speed line are remotely controlled from our signal box. The interlocking systems there are of type Lorenz MC L 84 N, which has been specifically designed for high-speed lines. They are an evolution of the type MC L 84, wherein the N behind the name stands for "new line" is. One of the | A total of 4 PSB's with 5 crossovers on the high-speed line are remotely controlled from our signal box. The interlocking systems there are of type Lorenz MC L 84 N, which has been specifically designed for high-speed lines. They are an evolution of the type MC L 84, wherein the N behind the name stands for "new line" is. One of the peculiarities of this system is that when locking switches, the opposite switch is automatically locked as well. In addition, no alternative routes can be set, which is possible with other interlocking types along the SFS. The switches can be travelled at 130 km/h in diverging position. | ||
===== Sinntal Landrücken Süd (Üst) (FLRS)===== | ===== Sinntal Landrücken Süd (Üst) (FLRS)===== | ||
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Tracks 3 and 4 are platform tracks. Track 3 is used for the passenger trains coming from the direction of Götzenhof. Track 4 is normally used for trains coming from the high-speed line from Kassel. It is still important to mention that the switch connection between track 3 and 4 (switches 304 and 313) can be driven at max 40 km/h. So it makes more sense to route trains coming from Götzenhof, and which need to go to track 4, via the train routes F93.Q74 and Q74.S4, allowing 100 km/h, instead of routing it via F93.Q73 and Q73.S4 allowing 40 km/h only. | Tracks 3 and 4 are platform tracks. Track 3 is used for the passenger trains coming from the direction of Götzenhof. Track 4 is normally used for trains coming from the high-speed line from Kassel. It is still important to mention that the switch connection between track 3 and 4 (switches 304 and 313) can be driven at max 40 km/h. So it makes more sense to route trains coming from Götzenhof, and which need to go to track 4, via the train routes F93.Q74 and Q74.S4, allowing 100 km/h, instead of routing it via F93.Q73 and Q73.S4 allowing 40 km/h only. | ||
Track 5 is again a track without platforms, can be used to overhaul freight trains. Trains with up to 734m will fit in this track. | Track 5 is again a track without platforms, can be used to overhaul freight trains. Trains with up to 734m will fit in this track. Additionally, entry and exit of track 5 can be done at 80 km/h, so certainly the better option and also much more frequently used alternative to platform tracks 2/102. | ||
Track 6 and 7 are platform tracks for trains travelling towards the north. Trains running on the high-speed line towards Kassel have their stops on track 6. Trains heading into the direction of Götzenhof are scheduled on track 7. | Track 6 and 7 are platform tracks for trains travelling towards the north. Trains running on the high-speed line towards Kassel have their stops on track 6. Trains heading into the direction of Götzenhof are scheduled on track 7. | ||
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| .S4B || Short overlap route, to allow train and shunt movements over switch 278. Last element of this overlap route is switch 291. || Q74.S4B Vmax 60, otherwise 100.<br>Q73 and F93 upto F97.S4B Vmax 40. | | .S4B || Short overlap route, to allow train and shunt movements over switch 278. Last element of this overlap route is switch 291. || Q74.S4B Vmax 60, otherwise 100.<br>Q73 and F93 upto F97.S4B Vmax 40. | ||
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| .Z4B || Normal overlap route is straight forward on the green line.<br>.Z4B diverges to the left at switch 304 onto the yellow line, | | .Z4B || Normal overlap route is straight forward on the green line.<br>.Z4B diverges to the left at switch 304 onto the yellow line, switch 319 straight forward towards N43, in case an exit route from Z4 via track 64 is not possible,<br>i.e. in case an other train for track 4 is already standing in front of Q74 and. The alternative overlap route .Z4B should be applied when a train route from signal O2xx towards track 4 is to be set, <br> whilst at the same moment a train route from Q74 into track 5, or from Z5 towards SFS Nord has been already set. This route needs flank protection at switch 304. || Vmax 100<br/>as well as O254.Z4 | ||
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| .Z4C || Diverging to the left at switch 304 onto the yellow line, switch 319 diverging to the left for train routes which need to continue into direction of Maberzell|| Vmax 100<br/>as well as O254.Z4 | | .Z4C || Diverging to the left at switch 304 onto the yellow line, switch 319 diverging to the left for train routes which need to continue into direction of Maberzell|| Vmax 100<br/>as well as O254.Z4 | ||
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In the southern part of the freight yard there is another Dr S 600-signalbox, used for shunting over the hump. That former dispatching area there is shown in dark grey on our panel. | In the southern part of the freight yard there is another Dr S 600-signalbox, used for shunting over the hump. That former dispatching area there is shown in dark grey on our panel. | ||
The former container terminal can be reached via tracks 130 and 402. The Kali wagons for Neuhof arrive from | The former container terminal can be reached via tracks 130 and 402. The Kali wagons for Neuhof arrive from there, before they are assembled together in the freight yard. | ||
Track 245 is electrified for only the first 150 m behind signal O245. Only train movements towards Bebra can start here. Trains are normally prepared using a dieselloc. Then aan E-loc picks up the train and departs from O245 into the direction of the passenger station. All other tracks are electrified. | Track 245 is electrified for only the first 150 m behind signal O245. Only train movements towards Bebra can start here. Trains are normally prepared using a dieselloc. Then aan E-loc picks up the train and departs from O245 into the direction of the passenger station. All other tracks are electrified. | ||
Tracks 246 upto 250 are limited to speeds of 40 km/h. track 251, which is also the longest track in the Gbf, can be driven at 60 km/h, and track 252 which is normally used for train movements for the RE services from Frankfurt towards Fulda 1, allows speeds of 80 km/h. | Tracks 246 upto 250 are limited to speeds of 40 km/h. track 251, which is also the longest track in the Gbf, can be driven at 60 km/h, and track 252 which is normally used for train movements for the RE services from Frankfurt towards Fulda 1, allows speeds of 80 km/h. | ||
Tracks 257 and 258 both | Tracks 257 and 258 both officially belong to the area Bft W123. Track 258 is used for overhauling. Allowed track speed is 80 km/h. This track should not be used for personnel change of freight trains, as the driver will have to cross all main tracks by foot, which brings a potential risk for accidents. As we can not always lock tracks, due to the high traffic density, personnel changes should be done at the passenger station of the freight station (tracks 246 through 251). | ||
Track 258 offers the last possibility to route trains from the yellow line into tracks 1 through 6. Continuing on the yellow line via track 257 leaves only tracks 7 through 9 as destination. When you need to route trains via 258 onto tracks 1-6, the best option is to set the route X337.O258B. The B button at signal O258 will set a overlap route to the left onto the green line. Maximum speed behind O258 will then be 40 km/h. | Track 258 offers the last possibility to route trains from the yellow line into tracks 1 through 6. Continuing on the yellow line via track 257 leaves only tracks 7 through 9 as destination. When you need to route trains via 258 onto tracks 1-6, the best option is to set the route X337.O258B. The B button at signal O258 will set a overlap route to the left onto the green line. Maximum speed behind O258 will then be 40 km/h. | ||
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The station of Hünfeld is also remotely controlled from Fulda. A Dr S 60 PSB is located over there. The PSB of Hünfeld | The station of Hünfeld is also remotely controlled from Fulda. A Dr S 60 PSB is located over there. The PSB of Hünfeld also remotely controls the station of Burghaun. Hünfeld used to have six main tracks and 2 to 3 tracks for shunting operation. Today the station has only platform tracks 902-905, having an island platform between tracks 902 and 903, and one between tracks 904 and 905. Here you can take stopping to the side to let them being overhauled by other traffic. Passing loop 902 has room for trains with a length of up to 749m. On track 905, trains with a length of 699m will fit. However, level crossing BU 127 is no longer present and as track 950 has a length of 51m, it is possible to take northward moving trains with a length of up to 750m into track 905. | ||
All switches in Hünfeld are 60 km/h switches. | All switches in Hünfeld are 60 km/h switches. | ||
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Diverging entry/exit routes to/from Götzenhof allow 60 km/h. All switches between N801-N804 and Esig F844/ | Diverging entry/exit routes to/from Götzenhof allow 60 km/h. All switches between N801-N804 and Esig F844/F833 may be passed at just 40km/h. | ||
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Before you get your approval to run the service on a signal box, you need to find out about the local characteristics. After training as a general trainee signalman, dispatchers were always paired with a person skilled in the signal box. This chapter is the brief introduction to the area. Read it carefully. It contains very important information.
The text is "peer to peer" written as if you are in the signal box, the first day after training.
Have a more detailed look at the Sp Dr S 600-Zentralstellwerk Fulda panel here.
Zentralstellwerk Fulda
Lines
We have a total of 5 lines in the dispatching area of our Power Signal Box (PSB). Those are:
- Line 1733 : High speed line Hannover–Würzburg
- Line 3600 : Bebra - Fulda
- Line 3700 : Gießen–Fulda (Vogelsbergbahn)
- Line 3600 : Fulda - Hanau (Kinzigtalbahn)
- Line 3824 : Fulda Bronnzell – Gersfeld (Rhönbahn)
Neighbouring Dispatching Areas
Let's have a look at our neighbouring dispatchers:
High-speed line Hannover–Würzburg (green line)
The high-speed line (SFS) Hannover - Würzburg is the longest newly constructed line in Germany and was built in the period 1973-1991. The section Fulda - Würzburg was taken into service on 27 May 1988. The section Fulda - Kassel was was taken into service in 1991. GWB (left hand running) is set up on the entire route. Pre-setting the block direction is also possible for the entire line. The maximum allowed line speed in regular traffic is 280 km/h, but in tunnels this is limited to 250 km/h. From time to also test drives with new trains take place here. On 01 May 1988, the ICE Experimental set a new world record at 406.9 km/h between Fulda and Würzburg.
On the bottom left, the SFS tracks 694/695 connect us with Mottgers. Our neighbor here is the dispatcher Burgsinn, who remotely controls the station of Mottgers. Both tracks are equipped with GWB. Our dispatching area begins at the end of the Schwarzenfelstunnel (tracks 662/692). Trains are offered using fields 663 and 664.
At the bottom center, the high-speed line continues into the direction of Hanover via tracks 594/595 (Witzelhöhetunnel). Our neighbour here is the dispatcher Kirchheim, who is remotely controls the adjoining station of Langenschwarz. Our dispatching area begins, seen from the direction of Hanover, at Üst Michelsrombach (tracks 503/533). Both tracks are equipped with GWB. Trains are offered using fields 594 and 595.
Hanau - Fulda (Kinzigtalbahn) (yellow line - leftside)
Tracks 425/426 connect us to Neuhof, where are neigbouring dispatcher Neuhof is located. The line splits at Flieden into the direction of Frankfurt and a line towards Wurzburg. On both tracks GWB is set up. Offering trains to Neuhof can be done using the fields 494 and 495.
Fulda Bronnzell – Gersfeld (Rhönbahn)
Track 455 connects us to Gersfeld. Our neighbour there is dispatcher Gersfel. Trains towards Gersfeld must be offered by telephone. The switch connecting to this branch line (switch 100) has a maximum speed limit of 40 km/h in diverging position. So pay attention on how and when you fit in trains to or from Gersfeld, without having to delay other trains. This line only sees passenger services operated by the Hessische Landesbahn with rolling stock of type LINT. The yellow track numbers are a reminder telling that this line is not electrified. Therefor, you must operate FfrT before setting the trains route into the direction of Gersfeld. When using the Conrol Monitor enter "F,Pxxx.445I" for setting such train route.
Stations and Sidings
High-speed line Hannover–Würzburg (green line)
A total of 4 PSB's with 5 crossovers on the high-speed line are remotely controlled from our signal box. The interlocking systems there are of type Lorenz MC L 84 N, which has been specifically designed for high-speed lines. They are an evolution of the type MC L 84, wherein the N behind the name stands for "new line" is. One of the peculiarities of this system is that when locking switches, the opposite switch is automatically locked as well. In addition, no alternative routes can be set, which is possible with other interlocking types along the SFS. The switches can be travelled at 130 km/h in diverging position.
Sinntal Landrücken Süd (Üst) (FLRS)
The crossover (Üst) Landrücken Süd and Landrücken Nord are both located in Germany's longest tunnel, the Landrückentunnel (10.779m long). The maximum allowed line speed in the tunnel is 250 km/h. The crossover (Üst) has its own PSB of type MC L 84 N.
Kalbach Landrücken Nord (Üst) (FLRN)
The crossover (Üst) Landrücken Nord has its own PSB of type MC L 84 N.
Neuhof Hartberg (Üst) (FHAG)
The crossover (Üst) Hartberg has its own PSB of type MC L 84 N.
Dietershan (Üst) (FDIE)
The crossover (Üst) Dietershan has its own PSB of type MC L 84 N. It remotely controls the Üst Michelsrombach.
Michelsrombach (Üst) (FMIR)
The Üst Michelsrombach is remotely controlled from the PSB of Üst Dietershan.
Fulda
Bf Fulda (FFU)
Here we have the passenger station of Fulda. Let's look at the station area from top to bottom. In the passenger station a maximum speed of 100 km/h is allowed, except for tracks 1, 2, 5, 8 and 9.
Tracks 36-38 are platform tracks, without catenary, for the trains of private operator HLB to/from Maberzell.
Almost all the trains of the RE-service Fulda <-> Frankfurt are scheduled to arrive or depart from track 1. The trains consist mostly of a BR 114 loc with some Dosto wagons. But from time to time we see a BR 111 in this service. Track 1 is also used for some terminating services of the Cantus (CAN) from Kassel / Göttingen. In case of delays you might need to schedule the arrival on an other track instead. So your experience and overview is needed then!
Track 2/102 has no platform. If the switches 282 and 287 are occupied, you can accommodate up to 777m here. Remember, however, that the RE departing from track 1 at xx:08 , is normally routed over the middle switches of track 2/102 to get to 253. If necessary, you can let the RE depart via track 252 and then route it to track 353. We do that pretty often. To/From track 252 via track 2/102 speed is limited to 80 km/h. Speed limits into track 1 and 2 , coming from entrance signal Q73, is limited to 60 km/h.
Tracks 3 and 4 are platform tracks. Track 3 is used for the passenger trains coming from the direction of Götzenhof. Track 4 is normally used for trains coming from the high-speed line from Kassel. It is still important to mention that the switch connection between track 3 and 4 (switches 304 and 313) can be driven at max 40 km/h. So it makes more sense to route trains coming from Götzenhof, and which need to go to track 4, via the train routes F93.Q74 and Q74.S4, allowing 100 km/h, instead of routing it via F93.Q73 and Q73.S4 allowing 40 km/h only.
Track 5 is again a track without platforms, can be used to overhaul freight trains. Trains with up to 734m will fit in this track. Additionally, entry and exit of track 5 can be done at 80 km/h, so certainly the better option and also much more frequently used alternative to platform tracks 2/102.
Track 6 and 7 are platform tracks for trains travelling towards the north. Trains running on the high-speed line towards Kassel have their stops on track 6. Trains heading into the direction of Götzenhof are scheduled on track 7.
Platform track 8 and 9 are used for the trains services of private operators HLB (to/from Gersfeld) and Cantus (CAN) (to/from Bebra and Göttingen) starting and ending in Fulda. The HLB trains beginning and ending lines of HLB from / to Gersfeld and the CAN (Cantus) from / to Bebra and Göttingen. The trains of the HLB are scheduled on track 9, the CAn trains use track 8. Track 8 can also be used for running around trains which have arrived on track 7. Speed limit on track 8 is 80 km/h, maximum allowed speed on track 9 is 40 km/h. Avoid using track 9, other then using it for the HLB tracks, as the low allowed speed their could hold up other traffic.
A Tunnelrettungszug (Tunnel Rescue train) is stbled on track 10. The rescue train has to perform condition rides so now and then. Sometimes one of locs of this trains needs to go to the feuling point as well.
Overview of additional end buttons Fulda Pbf
| (Start)/End | Description | Vmax (km/h) |
| .Z2B | Normal overlap route is towards the yellow line towards N43. .Z2B goes straight forward at double switch 312 and not onto the yellow line, to avoid blocking routes to/from track 3. |
Vmax 80 as well as O252.Z2 |
| .S3B | Normal overlap route is towards the yellow line towards W253. .S3B diverges to the left at switch 281 as alternative overlap route onto the green line towards W254. Switch 281 in diverging position is limited to 40 km/h. |
Vmax 100 as well as Q73.S3 |
| .Z3B | Normal overlap route is towards the yellow line towards N43. .Z3B diverges to the left at switch 319, in case a train movement should continue towards Maberzell from here. |
Vmax 100 as well as O253.Z3 |
| .S4B | Short overlap route, to allow train and shunt movements over switch 278. Last element of this overlap route is switch 291. | Q74.S4B Vmax 60, otherwise 100. Q73 and F93 upto F97.S4B Vmax 40. |
| .Z4B | Normal overlap route is straight forward on the green line. .Z4B diverges to the left at switch 304 onto the yellow line, switch 319 straight forward towards N43, in case an exit route from Z4 via track 64 is not possible, i.e. in case an other train for track 4 is already standing in front of Q74 and. The alternative overlap route .Z4B should be applied when a train route from signal O2xx towards track 4 is to be set, whilst at the same moment a train route from Q74 into track 5, or from Z5 towards SFS Nord has been already set. This route needs flank protection at switch 304. |
Vmax 100 as well as O254.Z4 |
| .Z4C | Diverging to the left at switch 304 onto the yellow line, switch 319 diverging to the left for train routes which need to continue into direction of Maberzell | Vmax 100 as well as O254.Z4 |
| .S5B | Alternative diverging overlap route to the left onto the green line to avoid blocking train movements 254<->4 . | Vmax 80 as well as Q74.S5. |
| .S5C | Short overlap route, including switch 291. Leaves switch 278 free (analog to .S4B). | Vmax 60, otherwise 80. |
| .Z5B | Normal overlap route is to the right onto the green line towards exit signal N66 .Z5B is to the left onto the green line, to allow exit routes from track 6 towards track 66, or in case we want go from Z5 onto contra-track towards Kassel or Götzenhof. |
Vmax 80 as well as O254/O256.Z5 |
| .S6B | Short overlap route, allowing routes between 246-256<->7-9 at the same time. | Vmax 60, otherwise 100. |
| .S7B | Short overlap route, allowing routes from S7 between 246-256<->7-9 at the same time. | Vmax 60, otherwise 100. |
| .S8B | Short overlap route, allowing routes from S8 between 246-256<->7-9 at the same time. | Vmax 40, otherwise 80. |
| .Z8B | Short overlap route, which does not end into yellow line, allowing routes between track 7 and track 47. | Vmax 40, O257/O258.Z8 at 80. |
Fulda Gbf (FFU G)
The freight station of Fulda was once an important container and express freight terminal for the region. Nowadays there are still many tracks available, but they are mainly used for overhauling freight trains. Only a few freight trains end and begin in this freight station. For example, the kali trains to the kali factory in Neuhof. At night, the IC and ICE trains ending in Fulda Pbf are stabled in this yard.
In the southern part of the freight yard there is another Dr S 600-signalbox, used for shunting over the hump. That former dispatching area there is shown in dark grey on our panel.
The former container terminal can be reached via tracks 130 and 402. The Kali wagons for Neuhof arrive from there, before they are assembled together in the freight yard. Track 245 is electrified for only the first 150 m behind signal O245. Only train movements towards Bebra can start here. Trains are normally prepared using a dieselloc. Then aan E-loc picks up the train and departs from O245 into the direction of the passenger station. All other tracks are electrified.
Tracks 246 upto 250 are limited to speeds of 40 km/h. track 251, which is also the longest track in the Gbf, can be driven at 60 km/h, and track 252 which is normally used for train movements for the RE services from Frankfurt towards Fulda 1, allows speeds of 80 km/h.
Tracks 257 and 258 both officially belong to the area Bft W123. Track 258 is used for overhauling. Allowed track speed is 80 km/h. This track should not be used for personnel change of freight trains, as the driver will have to cross all main tracks by foot, which brings a potential risk for accidents. As we can not always lock tracks, due to the high traffic density, personnel changes should be done at the passenger station of the freight station (tracks 246 through 251).
Track 258 offers the last possibility to route trains from the yellow line into tracks 1 through 6. Continuing on the yellow line via track 257 leaves only tracks 7 through 9 as destination. When you need to route trains via 258 onto tracks 1-6, the best option is to set the route X337.O258B. The B button at signal O258 will set a overlap route to the left onto the green line. Maximum speed behind O258 will then be 40 km/h.
Overview of additional end buttons Fulda Gbf (from left to right)
| (Start)/End | Description | Vmax (km/h) |
| T406.X352C | Short overlap route upto track 352.2, allowing other routes between 353 and 246-252 | Vmax 40, otherwise 80. |
| X337.O258B | Normal overlap route is to the left at switch 231 onto the yellow line. .O258B sets overlap straight onwards at switch 231 and then diverging at double slip switch 233 for continuation towards tracks 1-6 |
Vmax 80, as well as X337.O258 |
| .O252B | Short overlap route including switch 222, allowing routes 246-250<->3-9 . | Vmax 60, otherwise 80. |
| X353.O253B | Short overlap route including track 253.1, allowing routes 246-251<->3-9 . | Vmax 40, otherwise 140. |
| .Y352B | Short overlap route upto switch 118, allowing setting routes A423-A427+E445.T406 . |
Vmax 40, otherwise 80 behind W252, all other switches W2xx at 40. |
| .W252B | Normal overlap route is upto switch 125. .W252B sets a short overlap route upto switch 176, allowing routes between 352/353 and 246-250. |
Vmax 40, otherwise 80 behind signal S102 and 60 behind signal S1. |
Fulda Gbf (W 123) (FFU W)
Fulda Abstellung
Abstellung Nord is the stabling area on the northside of Fulda Pbf
Turn around tracks 57 and 58
Fulda SFS Nord (FFU N)
The station area"SFS North" refers to the northern area of the station, where the North-South line from Bebra and the high-speed line from Kassel meet. Here you also the possibility to route the trains into the correct direction. All switches in this part of the railway station are 100 km/h switches.
Track 64 does not have a main signal for the northern directions. Therefor signals Z4 and Z5 can act as exit signals as well.
Signal N47 does have auto fleeting, but no Zuglenkung. When auto fleeting is enabled for N47, a route towards signal 88 into the direction of Götzenhof will be set. It is advised to disable auto fleeting for signals Z7 and N47 in case you have a train on track 7-9 which needs to be routed onto the SFS towards Kassel. Otherwise Z7 would set a route towards N47 with overlap route into the direction of Götzenhof. To avoid this, set your route onto the SFS with the command Z7.N47B . The overlap route will be diverging to the left in this case. This will give an auto fleeting alarm of Z6, in the event that you have a train entering into track 6, as the overlap route for Z6.N66 is blocked by the overlap route of Z7.N47B.
Overview of additional end buttons SFS Nord
| (Start)/End | Description | Vmax (km/h) |
| .N43B | Normal overlap route is into track Götzenhof-Fulda. .N43B sets overlap route to the right at switch 355, onto the green line. |
Vmax 100 behind Z3. 60 behind Z1+Z2, 40 behind Z4. |
| .N47B | Diverging overlap route to the left at switch 356. | Vmax 100 |
| .Q77B | Short overlap route, allowing routes between 47, bzw. 7-9 and 93-96. When using normal end button .Q77 , switch 356 will be part of the overlap route. |
Vmax 60, otherwise 100. |
Fulda Bronnzell – Gersfeld (Rhönbahn)
Fulda Bronzell
Trains towards Gersfeld have to be offered by telephone to dispatcher Gersfeld prior to sending the train out of Fulda. The line towards Gersfeld is not electrified.
Hanau - Fulda (Kinzigtalbahn) (gelbe Strecke - links)
Flieden (FFD)
Neuhof (Kr Fulda) (FNF)
Fulda - Bebra (yellow line - rightside)
Between Fulda and our neighboring dispatcher Haunetal-Neukirchen we have the stations Götzenhof, Marbach, Hünfeld and Burghaun. In the dispatchung area of Götzenhof, all switches, signals and buttons have a 7xx number. All 8xx items belong to the station of Marbach station, and finally the 9xx items to Hünfeld and Burghaun. This makes it very easy to recognize to which the dispatching area a certain switch, button, signal or track belongs.
Götzenhof (FGHF)
Götzenhof is a station without platforms. This remotely controlled station has a Dr S 2 signalbox without switch chain. This means, that switches must be thrown manually by using the switch button + WT button, or when using the control monitor (DET) with the command WU, 7xx!
You might also notice that Götzenhof only has tracks 703-705. The tracks 701 and 702, back then presented on the panel above track 703, where taken out of service in 1993 and finally removed in 1995. In the past, Götzenhof was teh starting point of the single track Biebertalbahn towards Hilders. Because of dismantling those two tracks, some switches are no longer on the panel either, which explains teh "jump" in the switch numbers. Switches in Götzenhof are 60 km/h switches. The passing loop (705) offers space for freight trains with a length of 754m.
Track 705 is mainly used for overtaking freight trains towards Frankfurt by other traffic. Also, when a personel change is scheduled in Fudla, but the replacing driver hasn't announced himself, this station is a good place to take the trin to the side for a moment.
Left hand running (GWB) is possibel towards Fulda as well towards Marbach. Presetting the direction is only possible towards Fulda as this line is equipped with Zentrallblock 600. The open line towards Marbach is equipped with Selbstblock 59.
Götzenhof untill 1995:
Marbach (Kr Fulda) (FMR)
Marbach is a station without platforms. This remotely controlled station has a Dr S 2 signalbox without switch chain. This means, that switches must be thrown manually by using the switch button + WT button, or when using the control monitor (DET) with the command WU, 8xx!
The switches 801 and 802 at the northern side of the station allow speeds of 60 km/h in diverging position. All other switches are 40 km/h-switches. Track 801 can have trains with a length of 746m, track 804 can have trains with a length of 728m .
Left hand running (GWB) is possible towards both Götzenhof as well as towards Hünfeld. The open line is equipped with Selbstblock 59.
Hünfeld (FHUE)
The station of Hünfeld is also remotely controlled from Fulda. A Dr S 60 PSB is located over there. The PSB of Hünfeld also remotely controls the station of Burghaun. Hünfeld used to have six main tracks and 2 to 3 tracks for shunting operation. Today the station has only platform tracks 902-905, having an island platform between tracks 902 and 903, and one between tracks 904 and 905. Here you can take stopping to the side to let them being overhauled by other traffic. Passing loop 902 has room for trains with a length of up to 749m. On track 905, trains with a length of 699m will fit. However, level crossing BU 127 is no longer present and as track 950 has a length of 51m, it is possible to take northward moving trains with a length of up to 750m into track 905.
All switches in Hünfeld are 60 km/h switches.
Hünfeld also has a radar-monitored level crossing (BU 128). The BU 127 is only existing on our panel. The level crossing as such does not exist anymore. If a route is set, BU 127 is immediately secured by the interlocking logic. Only for BU 128 (Breitzbacher Weg) a certain closing time must be taken into account, before the main signals can show a proceed aspect.
Trains of the CAN service between Fulda and Bebra/Kassel, the RE trains Frankfurt-Bebra (during rush hour only), and a few IC trains have their stop in Hünfeld.
GWB operation is possible towards Marbach as well as towards Burghaun. The open line towards Marbach is equipped with Selbstblock 59, the line towards Burghaun is equipped with Zentralblock 65. On epecularity with respect to GWB towards Burghaun is that there is no need to operate EaGT and/or EaT to set the direction. The direction is set automatically when you set a route into that direction.
Overview of additional end buttons Hünfeld
| (Start)/End | Description | Vmax (km/h) |
| .N903B | Short overlap route | Vmax 40 |
| .N903C | Diverging overlap route into contra track. | Vmax-entry route same as for normal route. |
| .N904B | Short overlap route , allowing exit routes from 905 towards Burghaun. | Vmax 40. |
Burghaun (Kr Hünfeld) (FBUH)
The station of Burghaun is remotely controlled from the PSB (Dr S 60) in Hünfeld, which is on its turn remotely controlled from Fulda. There used to be a platform track 953 in the past. Track 952 was just a track for passing through back then. Nowadays tracks 951 and 952 both have an outer platform. Only the CAN service between Fulda and Bebra/Kassel have there stop here.
The open line towards Hünfeld is equipped with Zentralblock 65. One pecularity with respect to GWB towards Hünfeld is that there is no need to operate EaGT and/or EaT to set the direction. The direction is set automatically when you set a route into that direction. GWB is not available into the direction of Hauntal-Neukirchen.
Overview of additional end buttons Burghaun
| (Start)/End | Description | Vmax (km/h) |
| .N952B | Short overlap route *) | Vmax 60 |
| .N951B | Short overlap route *) | Vmax 60 |
| .P952B | Diverging overlap route onto contra track. | Vmax |
The additional end buttons near the exit signals exist due to the former presence of track 953. The end buttons N951B and N952B provide an entry route with short overlap route at max. 60 km/h, so that a entry or exit route to/from N953 could be set in parallel as well. The overlap route for end button P952B sets the overlap route into the contra track towards Hünfeld.
Hünfeld and Burghaun until 1995:
Fulda - Gießen (Vogelsbergbahn)
Peculiarities
LZB
Overview Offering Trains Using ZNP
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Abbreviations
| Short Name | Full Name |
| Fulda | |
| FFU | Fulda |
| FFU B | Fulda Bronnzell |
| FFU G | Fulda Gbf |
| FFU N | Fulda SFS Nord |
| FFU W | Fulda Gbf (W 123) |
| FBRO | Bronnzell (Anst) |
| Bereich Fulda | |
| FBUH | Burghaun (Kr Hünfeld) |
| FDIE | Dietershan (Üst) |
| FFD | Flieden |
| FGFD | Gersfeld (Rhön) |
| FGHF | Götzenhof |
| FHAG | Neuhof Hartberg (Üst) |
| FHUE | Hünfeld |
| FLRN | Kalbach Landrücken Nord (Üst) |
| FLRS | Sinntal Landrücken Süd |
| FLSW | Langenschwarz |
| FMAB | Maberzell |
| FMIR | Michelsrombach (Üst) |
| FMOT | Mottgers |
| FMR | Marbach (Kr Fulda) |
| FNF | Neuhof (Kr Fulda) |
| FNK | Haunetal-Neukirchen |
| --> Süden (Lz 1 und 3) | |
| MTL | Treuchtlingen |
| NGM | Gemünden (Main) |
| NKN | Kitzingen |
| NEM | Eußenheim |
| NNST | Nürnberg-Stein |
| NRTD | Rottendorf |
| NS | Schweinfurt |
| NTF | Triesdorf |
| NWH | Würzburg Hbf |
| NWK | Wicklesgreuth |
| NWR | Würzburg Rbf |
| TRCB | Reichenberg |
| --> Süden (nur Lz 3) | |
| FBSS | Bad Soden-Salmünster |
| FF | Frankfurt (Main) Hbf |
| FH | Hanau Hbf |
| FSUE | Schlüchtern |
| NJS | Jossa |
| --> Norden (Lz 2 und 4) | |
| FK | Kassel Hbf |
| FKR | Kassel Rbf |
| FKW | Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe |
| HG | Göttingen |
| HWAR | Warburg (Westf) |
| --> Norden (nur Lz 4) | |
| FB | Bebra |
| FB R | Bebra Rbf |
| FB U | Bebra Umladebahnhof |
| FBEF | Malsfeld-Beiseförth |
| FHRG | Heringen (Werra) |
| FK | Kassel Hbf |
| HEBG | Eichenberg |
| HG | Göttingen |
| UE | Erfurt |
| UEI | Eisenach |
| UGT | Gerstungen |
| UL | Leinefelde |
Track Lengths / Speed limits
Switches in the area SFS Nord (between platforms and Esig F9x) are 100 km/h switches. The entire passenger station area upto signals O2xx is limited to 100 km/h. Behind those signals towards signals A42x higher speeds are allowed again. Most of the cross-over switches between the green and yellow line in Bft Bronzell are 130 km/h switches. Train movements to/from track 406 are limited to 80 km/h, to/from 445 is limited to 40 or 60 km/h. All cross-overs on the SFS are 130 km/h-switches.
Fulda Pbf
| Track | Length (m) | Vmax (km/h) |
| Fulda Pbf 1 | 357 | 60 |
| Fulda Pbf 2 | 400 | 80 |
| Fulda Pbf 102 | 280 | 80 |
| Fulda Pbf 3 | 465 | 100 |
| Fulda Pbf 4 | 437 | 100 |
| Fulda Pbf 5 | 734 | 80 |
| Fulda Pbf 6 | 456 | 100 |
| Fulda Pbf 7 | 473 | 100 |
| Fulda Pbf 8 | 412 | 80 |
| Fulda Pbf 9 | 344 | 40 |
| Fulda Pbf 10 | 333 | |
| Fulda Pbf 28 | 128 | |
| Fulda Pbf 29 | 71 | |
| Fulda Pbf 30 | 156 | |
| Fulda Pbf 31 | 276 | |
| Fulda Pbf 32 | 217 | |
| Fulda Pbf 33 | 123 | |
| Fulda Pbf 34 | 151 | |
| Fulda Pbf 35 | 290 | |
| Fulda Pbf 36 | 150 | 40 |
| Fulda Pbf 37 | 150 | 40 |
| Fulda Pbf 38 | 181 | 40 |
| Fulda Pbf 40 | 65 | |
| Fulda Pbf 41 | 30 | |
| Fulda Pbf 42 | 30 | |
| Fulda Pbf 55 | 30 | |
| Fulda Pbf 57 | 214 | |
| Fulda Pbf 58 | 270 | |
| Fulda Pbf 110 | 48 | |
| Fulda Pbf 193 | 40 | |
| Fulda Pbf 197 | 44 |
Fulda Gbf
| Track | Length (m) | Vmax (km/h) |
| Fulda Gbf 155 | 199 | 40 |
| Fulda Gbf 245 | 573 | 40 |
| Fulda Gbf 246 | 578 | 40 |
| Fulda Gbf 247 | 580 | 40 |
| Fulda Gbf 248 | 655 | 40 |
| Fulda Gbf 249 | 723 | 40 |
| Fulda Gbf 250 | 752 | 40 |
| Fulda Gbf 251 | 763 | 60 |
| Fulda Gbf 252 | 750 | 80 |
| Fulda Gbf 258 | 712 | 80 |
Hünfeld
| Track | Length (m) | Vmax (km/h) |
| Hünfeld 902 | 749 | 60 |
| Hünfeld 903 | 791 | 110 |
| Hünfeld 904 | 882 | 110 |
| Hünfeld 905 | 699 | 60) |
Switches in diverging position can be passed at 60 km/h in Hünfeld and Burghaun.
Götzenhof
| Track | Length (m) | Vmax (km/h) |
| Götzenhof 703 | 812 | 110 |
| Götzenhof 704 | 724 | 110 |
| Götzenhof 705 | 754 | 60 |
All switches in diverging position can be passed at 60 km/h.
Marbach
| Track | Length (m) | Vmax (km/h) |
| Marbach 801 | 746 | 60 |
| Marbach 802 | 750 | 120 |
| Marbach 803 | 755 | 120 |
| Marbach 804 | 728 | 60 |
Diverging entry/exit routes to/from Götzenhof allow 60 km/h. All switches between N801-N804 and Esig F844/F833 may be passed at just 40km/h.









