The four eastern exit signals of the new overtaking station Dorsfeld (on
Cologne-Aachen) seen on 8 August 2001. They belong to the
Ks
system. The second signal from the left, which is for the northern
highspeed track, is the only one without a Zs3 (speed indicator), as only
straight routes are possible from this point. Depending on the available space,
different types of masts are used. Straight masts are neccessary for the second
signal (between the highspeed tracks) and the fourth signal (between the
southern siding and the fifth track for the S-Bahn (urban trains)) while the
first and the third signal are each placed between a highspeed track and a
siding where there is more space.
Digital photo by
Christoph
Schmitz