Turnout signals

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				Standard turnouts.
				Turnouts whith equal speed limit in both branches.
				Double slip-switches.
				Light signal for standard turnouts.

In Switzerland so-called »Jäger« signals are used.


Straight track in »main« direction, i.e. parallel to the axis of the station.	Straight track in »secondary« direction.


		Fouling point markers (Sicherheitszeichen) The fouling point is the spot on converging tracks (turnouts, turntables) up to which vehicles on one track will not come into contact with vehicles on the other track. These spots are inidcated by fouling point markers (Sicherheitszeichen)


	Sections with track-release equipment (Kennzeichnung der Gleisfreimeldeeinrichtung)

If a train route ends at a turnout leading into a dead track, the points signal is equipped with a dead track signal.


			Dead track (Stumpengleis) Trains must not pass the switch that leads to the dead track.
			Switches without rotating turnout signals (double slip switches) have such a rotating lantern installed.


			Turnout signal as seen from the frog. The lower part of the signal is green. The turnout may be passed from either branch.
			On not-illuminated turnout signals orange boards labeled »A« or »T« are used. The letter »A« is used in the german speaking parts of Switzerland (»aufschneidbar«) and the letter »T« in the french speaking areas (»talonnable«). Both stand for »trailable«.