Signalling for Newbies

Is there a good straightforward reference on signalling for newbies? My (LNER) layout is nearing competion of the track laying, the points will be electrically operated, and I'd quite like to have at least some signals!

I need to know things like how you'd decide how far from a point a signal should be, and what the rules would be for deciding how long a section of road should be. I am a regular train passenger, but never saw how it was in the old days.

And yes, I know it's arse about face. As previously stated, with two small boys (and one big one) in the house, playing trains is the main focus :-)

Guy

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Just zis Guy, you know?
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Good bet would be

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You might find some stuff of use at

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The little Peco booklet 'signalling the layout' is a good start, and IIRC the paperback book Signalling in the Age of Steam should cover all you need (not sure its still in print though)

HTH

Mike

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Yes, thanks very much, also thanks to Stevan for emailing the link to signalbox.org.

Guy

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Another useful link...

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Duncan

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