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G'day Tony and BW,
I have been attempting to find the relevant CSX track chart for the region.
But so far have not managed to google it.
The territory is apparently operated under DTC, which is utilized in numerous US regions.
Yes, the switch was manual.
Direct Train Control is utilized here in Australia, on sections where rail traffic is not frequent.
Train Control authorizing a train to proceed from A to B occupying certain block sections.
Points are usually manual within such regions.
From the aerial photograph displaying the Amtrak train 91 prang, it appears that the main line actually diverges to proceed past the designated siding.
The NTSB accident report will make for interesting reading.
Without track circuiting existing at the switch, the alignment may not be detectable with PTC.
Steve.
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