Talk:Driver's reminder appliance

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What's this "Press [space] ..." business all about then?

It's been copied from some PC driving simulator manual, methinks... 84.68.109.19 17:11, 1 December 2006 (UTC)

A route for BVE Trainsim, to be precise. Removing it. --PkerUNO 05:07, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

Stop and Proceed

A second driver reminder appliance is needed for when a driver passes a signal at stop in accordance with regulations. The DRA2 would restrict the train to a low speed since the train is now proceeding on sight. Because drivers normally accelerate to normal speed so often it can be difficult to remember that for once great caution is required. The DRA2 would restrict the train to a suitable slow speed.

Accidents reducable by DRA2

• Glenbrook train disaster
• Lindfield train disaster

Where is DRA switch located?

Is the DRA switch located say next to the throttle, or does the driver have to say get up and turn around to reach the switch?

It the DRA switch position recorded on any data logger?

Tabletop (talk) 04:25, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

The DRA is located within the driver's field of view whilst facing forward normally. It glows red when applied to give a visual reminder in addition to cutting off traction power. Since it is a retrofit to many traction types which were built before the DRA was introduced it is often bolted onto a convenient surface, however on more recent stock it is usually incorporated in the driver's desk panel.

The DRA is definitely recorded on the OTMR since it is a primary safety system. NB, freight locos don't need to have DRAs, as it is a passenger train requirement Fu Manchuchu (talk) 21:23, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

Page Move

Ever since its inception this article has had a bit of an identity crisis. It was named Driver reminder appliance yet the text speaks of Driver's reminder appliance. So is it Driver or Driver's ? Fortunately the railway has definitive publications. In matters of terminology it's the Rulebook, and Module TW1 Section 10 states clearly that it's Driver's. I've moved the page accordingly. If you want to see for yourself it's currently on page 983 at http://www.rssb.co.uk/rgs/rulebooks/GERM8000-master-module%20Iss%201.pdf Dr Sludge (talk) 18:42, 21 July 2016 (UTC)

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