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Trainstop and Stopping Mark at Moorgate

A photo of the bay road tracks at Moorgate (Metropolitan) showing current rail gaps cut to accommodate trainstops.  The trainstops are provided with wooden ramps to protect them from damage by loose collector shoes.

Both the trainstops are shown in the raised position.  In this location they are provided to enforce the 10 mi/h speed limit imposed for all trains entering terminal roads.  The trainstop will only lower if the train speed is detected at less than 10 mi/h.

This photo also shows an example of the bullhead track still common on London Underground.  The rails are mounted in cast iron chairs and secured by keys knocked in with a hammer.  The keys are clearly visible securing the rail nearest the camera.

Note also, fixed to the sleepers, the stopping marks for 6-car trains.

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