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Discussion of the operations of CSX Transportation, from 1980 to the present. Official site can be found here: CSXT.COM.

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 #1291942  by amtrakhogger
 
As a result of being locked out on another thread, is there anywhere on the Berkshire Sub that an "Approach Normal" signal indication is capable of being displayed?
 #1291996  by 9axle
 
Approach Normal is a NORAC signal, so you wouldn't see it anywhere on CSX territory. They may use it on the NE corridor, but not on the Berkshire or Boston subs.
 #1292626  by CSX Conductor
 
9axle wrote:Approach Normal is a NORAC signal, so you wouldn't see it anywhere on CSX territory. They may use it on the NE corridor, but not on the Berkshire or Boston subs.
The Berkshire and Boston Subs are former Con-Rail and therefore use the CSXT Signals which are former Con-Rail based from NORAC (The 12XX series signals). When CSXT did away with NORAC they kept the same signals that were in place and just basically added a "1" to the front of the NORAC signals.

In response to the original question, NO. You will see "Clear To Next Interlocking" signals on The B&A but not "Approach Normal".

"Clear to Next Interlocking", also referred to as "C Lights" would be CSXT signal # "1280-A" or NORAC #"280-A"