Re: (erielack) RE: Speaking of radios

[Smtimko_@_aol.com]

Those poles with the white stripes were used pretty much system wide.
 
It allowed the engineer to know just where the speed restriction was---say  
he received a train order saying 10 MPH at MP 88.70.....he could judge it by 
the  poles.
 
Now we use whole mileposts or physical characteristics, (bridge or  crossing, 
etc.).  On some roads Temporary Speed Signs are used to mark  the 
restrictions.
 
smt


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