banner repeater
banner repeater noun: a type of railway signal which shows the aspect of a signal ahead of it, normally used in a situation where the main signal is hidden from view, for instance where there is a curve in the track.
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Noun
banner repeater (plural banner repeaters)
- A type of railway signal which shows the aspect of a signal ahead of it, normally used in a situation where the main signal is hidden from view, for instance where there is a curve in the track.
- Banner-Repeater signals tend to be provided in locations where drivers receive insufficient warning of the main signal, thereby effectively increasing the sighting distance for the main signal.2020 December 30, David Allen, “Unusual signals...”, in Rail, page 64
Forms of banner repeater
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Questions about banner repeater
- What does banner repeater mean?
- Banner repeater means a type of railway signal which shows the aspect of a signal ahead of it, normally used in a situation where the main signal is hidden from view, for instance where there is a curve in the track.
- What part of speech is banner repeater?
- Banner repeater is a noun.
- What is the plural of banner repeater?
- The plural of banner repeater is banner repeaters.
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