by kevikens
I am not sure exactly where to post this but since I live and railfan mostly in NJ I'll post it here. I am uterly mystified by the different rail signaling systems used today. I grew up on the PRR's position signals but most of the railroads use something else based on color and position, what is called aspect, I think. I obviouly understand the meanings of individual colors but when I see several poles with several lights of different colors on at the same time I am confused as to what all this indicates. I recently purchased a Brian Solomon book on signaling which confused me more. Can one of you rail workers, or railfans, explain lucidly what the sytems used here in the Northeast mean and, if you cannot do that, can you recommend an easily understood book. I've tried to get something from the internet but again this leaves more confused than ever. Thanks