(definition) by Webster 1913 Sun Nov 20 2005 at 23:57:26

Block signal. (Railroads)

One of the danger signals or safety signals which guide the movement of trains in a block system. The signal is often so coupled with a switch that act of opening or closing the switch operates the signal also.

 

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