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That is interesting, Gaffer. I wonder if each track was signalled for bi-directional working. It was not something I have any recollection of. I would guess not though. For such a short distance and infrequent use it would be more economical to signal using flags on the day. I have had frequent experience of signalling by flags when travelling between Yorkshire and Manchester, as copper thieves frequently have stolen signal cable overnight around Huddersfield. It produces inordinate delays , but for the distance involved for the race day specials, and the lack of other traffic, I guess it would suffice.