Where to start

[merlin89]

If new to the forum and want direction on how to begin this is how I kickstarted my studies again this year:

1. read the into books I mentioned in my previous thread not the OS Nocks ones just yet...just the ones that give you little taster of each subject you may well cover the IRSE Into to Railway Signalling is a great one to start on.
2. Then the document that PJW wrote 'Control Tables PJW' I have reattached to this thread...its invaluable. Note its hard going at first but after a good 3-4 passes whilst attempting a control table then youll realise how good it is.
3. Use this powerpoint presentation I have reattached to this thread 'CT examples' a couple of good nuggets of info there.
4. Then try one Point CT and one route CT from the 2004 layout and submit the good people on the forum will hopefully give you some ideas where you went wrong.
5. If you have read Chapter 3 of 'Railway Signalling' by OS Nock 'Principles of interlocking and controls. If you join the IRSE this book costs about

[Peter]

Anybody got any ideas about studying for the written questions ..is it just a case of research attempt answer, submit then learn from comments?

That is a very good initial approach. Just like the examiners, people who comment will look for what you have communicated. If it is perceived that an attempt has missed a point or some aspect that is clearly required, it is far easier to point people in the direction of specific information that generalities of the whole syllabus.

Remember, people like to write in different styles so trying to guide on style and presentation is a bit tricky. It may be that bullet points are right, or if you prefer, put in a diagram.

Peter

[interesting_signal]

Thanks for this Merlin. This is very useful info. and make it easier for the likes of me to get started. I've borrowed a copy of the OS Nock book from a colleague so I'm diving and should be submitting some attempts at the 2004 paper soon. (Just trying to balance my time between this and a or mod 2 paper!)