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Track ID Signs

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Some tracks have specific addresses, displayed by track ID signs on both ends of the track. This address indicates the location of the track and its purpose, for example "C-06S". "C" in this case represents a specific yard name this track belongs to, within a station. "06" indicates a specific track within that yard. These names facilitate navigating between tracks and can also be referred to from the schematic station map .

The last character in the track ID serves to indicate the purpose of the respective track. It can be:

I – Input:
This is where freight haul deliveries arrive.

O – Output:
This is where freight haul deliveries depart from.

S – Storage:
This is where empty cars are stored for shunting and logistical haul deliveries.

L – Cargo Transfer:
This is where cars are loaded and unloaded, using the cargo transfer machine .

LP – Passenger Transfer:
This is a track with a platform where the passengers and mail get transferred from.

SP – Passenger Storage:

This is where coaches and railcars are parked.

P – Parking:

This is where locomotives are parked.

See also: Speed Limit Signs, Grade Signs, Switches & Switch Signs, Station Map, Rail Vehicle Types, Railway Terminology, Freight Haul, Shunting, Logistical Haul, Cargo Transfer