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Railway points used as safety devices
Catch points and trap points are types of points which act as railway safety devices. Both work by guiding railway carriages and trucks from a dangerous
Catch_points
Mechanism to transfer rail vehicles from one track to another
run-off points are referred to either as trap points or catch points. Derailers are another device used for the same purpose. Catch points are installed
Railroad_switch
1961 novel by Joseph Heller
Catch-22 is a satirical war novel by American author Joseph Heller. It is his debut novel. He began writing it in 1953, and the book was first published
Catch-22
Place on a railway where trains can pass each other
will be getting one to permit a 2tph service pattern. Some railways fit catch points at the ends of crossing loops so that if a train overruns the loop, it
Passing_loop
Form of train incident
causes. In emergency situations, deliberate derailment with derails or catch points is sometimes used to prevent a more serious accident. The first recorded
Derailment
American game show
Catch 21 is an American game show broadcast by Game Show Network (GSN). Created by Merrill Heatter (who also produced the show's predecessor Gambit),
Catch_21
Device that intentionally derails trains due to safety reasons
line. This form is common throughout the UK, where it is called catch points or trap points. The third type of derail is the portable derail, and is used
Derail
A track circuit interrupter may be fitted at catch points, trap points or buffer stops to maintain a track circuit in the 'occupied' state in the event
Track_circuit_interrupter
American reality television series
Deadliest Catch is an American reality television series that premiered on the Discovery Channel on April 12, 2005. The show follows crab fishermen aboard
Deadliest_Catch
Gun mechanism
catch points of a ratchet gear. The tumbler is similar in function to a ratchet gear. It is mounted on the inside of the lock-plate and has two catch-points
Lock_(firearm)
Inclined railway in Cumbria, England
ends of the incline, sidings and connections provided a longer system. Catch points connected to sand drags were built into the rails of the incline, which
Corkickle_Brake
American football rule regarding attempting free kicks after fair catches
opposing team's goal, a field goal, worth three points, is awarded to the kicking team. The fair catch kick has its origins in rugby football's goal from
Fair_catch_kick
Railway signalling device
unreliable due to rusty rails, for example adjacent to buffer stops and catch points, a long treadle bar is used. When this is depressed, the signaller gains
Treadle_(railway)
Topics referred to by the same term
dictionary. A sand trap can be: Bunker (golf), a hazard in the game of golf Catch points, designed to stop runaway railroad cars Run-off area, designed to stop
Sand_trap
Former railway line in Scotland
road leading to Shandon station on the West Highland Railway. Sprung catch points were installed in the Up (southbound) line just south of the crossing
Faslane_Branch
2001 video game
Catch the Sperm is a 2001 educational game developed and published by Phenomedia. It was recognized as an entertaining way for health professionals to
Catch_the_Sperm
Thrown tool and weapon
Accuracy 50. Endurance: points are awarded for the number of catches achieved in 5 minutes. Fast Catch: the time taken to throw and catch the boomerang five
Boomerang
2019 Ronan Farrow book on media complicity in protecting sexual abusers
Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators is a 2019 book by the American journalist Ronan Farrow. He recounts the challenges
Catch_and_Kill
1955 film by Alfred Hitchcock
To Catch a Thief is a 1955 American romantic thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, from a screenplay by John Michael Hayes based on the 1952 novel
To_Catch_a_Thief
Japanese professional wrestling tournament
Catch the Wave (Japanese: キャッチ・ザ・ウェーブ, Hepburn: Kyatchi za U~ēbu) is an annual professional wrestling tournament promoted by the Pro Wrestling Wave promotion
Catch_the_Wave
Safety feature, used on steeply-graded down-hill roads
for runaway vehicles on the I-5 near Byala, Bulgaria Transport portal Catch points Derail Engineered materials arrestor system Runway safety area (RSA/RESA)
Runaway_truck_ramp
Incidents in the Australian state
train derailed mitigated the consequences of the SPAD) and the second, catch-points associated with the signal operated correctly and derailed the train
Railway accidents in New South Wales
Railway_accidents_in_New_South_Wales
Device to stop trains at end of track
endangering the safety of people on the railway. Buffer (rail transport) Catch points Cushioning Derail List of rail accidents Retarder (railroad) Shock absorber
Buffer_stop
Overlap configuration to narrow track formation
interlaced loops had been provided where sprung catch points were required because of the steep gradient. The points at either end of the loop were set according
Gauntlet_track
Type of railway junction
Congress. Retrieved 29 April 2015. "Sugar Cane Railway Drawbridges and Catch-points Photos and Information". Sa-Transport.co.za. Media related to Diamond
Level_junction
Card game
Catch the ten, also called Scots whist or Scotch whist, is an 18th-century point-trick ace–ten card game that is recorded as being played only in Scotland
Catch_the_ten
Class of British steam locomotives
train that collided with a passenger train that had been derailed by catch points at London King's Cross station. It was also derailed, as were five wagons
Midland_Railway_2441_Class
System used in railway signalling
switches, detection of the switch points would have to be monitored separately, whereas on track-circuited lines misaligned points can be set to automatically
Axle_counter
Board game
Catch the hare is a two-player abstract strategy board game from Europe, and perhaps specifically from Spain. It is a hunt game, and since it uses a standard
Catch_the_hare
Class of electric train operating in Sydney, Australia
Wollongong and derailed due to the train passing a signal at danger, and the catch-points derailing the train to avoid a collision with a freight train. The first
New_South_Wales_T_set
American period drama television series
Halt and Catch Fire is an American period drama television series created by Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers. It aired on the cable network
Halt and Catch Fire (TV series)
Halt_and_Catch_Fire_(TV_series)
Visual signal device for railway engineers
driver has permission to proceed That points (also called switch or turnout in the US) are set correctly Which way points are set The speed the train may travel
Railway_signal
Railway signalling system
passed that station, directing them to take certain actions at various points ahead: for example, take a siding to meet another train, wait at a specified
Centralized_traffic_control
Sport
badminton, the objective is to catch the opponent's throw and return it before it touches the ground, scoring points when the ring lands within the opponent's
Tennikoit
Railway safeworking operations
control switches (points), signals and block systems is called an interlocking. Originally, all signaling was done by mechanical means. Points and signals were
Signalling_control
Railway safety system
Intermittent cab signals are updated at discrete points along the rail line and between these points the display will reflect information from the last
Cab_signalling
Railway station in West Yorkshire, England
supposed to have left the catch points set for derailing in the station there, but on hearing a whistle, he changed the points expecting the full goods
Ingrow_(West)_railway_station
Electrical device used to detect the presence of trains on rail tracks
detectors of a set of points through the track circuit over those points. This can be done in one of two ways: A contact of the points detector can shunt
Track_circuit
all possible indications (for example if the signals are not followed by points). There are even a few single-light two-aspect signals, displaying either
Greek_railway_signalling
the technician's terminal only. Trackside equipment such as signals and points are connected to nearby 'trackside functional modules' (TFMs). Each module
Solid_State_Interlocking
Derailments in Potters Bar in the United Kingdom
signals at danger when it reached Potters Bar. The train cut through the catch points and buffers and crashed onto the platform. The front part of the engine
Potters_Bar_rail_accidents
Japanese light novel series
Always a Catch!: How I Punched My Way into Marrying a Prince (Japanese: 逃がした魚は大きかったが釣りあげた魚が大きすぎた件, Hepburn: Nigashita Sakana wa Ōkikatta ga Tsuriageta
Always_a_Catch!
Railway line in Sydney, Australia
connected to the present-day Up Homebush Bay West Fork track, complete with catch points and a shunt signal. Remnants of the track can also be seen between the
Olympic_Park_railway_line
Station in Shropshire, England
three points, two distant signals, three starter signals, three home signals, and a set of catch points with related "Dummy" signal. Two of the points are
Hampton_Loade_railway_station
Hobbyist CAD and 3D modeling program suite
automatically, then asking the user to help connect points that could not be determined through software. Catch can be used to create 3D models of people, places
Autodesk_123D
Railway signalling systems used in Switzerland by different railway companies
crossover, only apply to the points zone protected by the signal and not normally to the stretch of track beyond the points. Thus if a signal presents the
Swiss_railway_signalling
Railway safety device
warning system - does not enforce a stop at a red signal Cab signalling Catch points Dead man's switch Derail Indusi or PZB - German train protection system
Train_stop
Overview of and topical guide to rail transport
Hillclimbing Horseshoe curve Zig Zag / Switchback Spiral Block post Buffer stop Catch points Integrated Electronic Control Centre Interlocking Level crossing Loading
Outline_of_rail_transport
1983 video game
Big Bird's Egg Catch is an educational video game for the Atari 2600 developed by Atari, Inc. and Children's Computer Workshop and published by Atari
Big_Bird's_Egg_Catch
Field games played by two opposing teams
and without bobbling [Nachgreifen], the field team receives a catch point. Catch points also may be earned off invalid hits of the batting side by catching
Bat-and-ball_games
Arrangement of railway signal apparatus
safe. Interlocking is a safety measure designed to prevent signals and points (switches) from being changed in an improper sequence. For example, interlocking
Interlocking
Railway signalling system
other than for points heating purposes. In the facing direction, a 'points indicator' is provided to indicate to the driver that the points are correctly
Radio_Electronic_Token_Block
in points, the game is immediately over, and the try is ignored. A free-kick (see above) may be taken on the play immediately after any fair catch of
American_football_rules
Class of British steam locomotives
back in a tunnel at London King's Cross station and was derailed by catch points. The derailed carriages fouled an adjacent line and a freight train ran
GNR_Class_N2
System for safely moving trains
single train) Setting meeting points between extras since they have no timetable schedule Altering timetable meeting points (for example when one train
Train_order_operation
Japanese manga series
Catch Me at the Ballpark! (Japanese: ボールパークでつかまえて!, Hepburn: Bōrupāku de Tsukamaete!; lit. 'Catch at the Ballpark!') is a Japanese manga series written
Catch_Me_at_the_Ballpark!
Railway station in England
second platform had fallen into disuse and British Railways had installed catch points to the goods yard sidings to prevent wagons rolling on to the main line
Northiam_railway_station
and South Wales) Docks and Railway No.28 (ex GWR 1683) was derailed by catch points at Bassaleg Junction, Monmouthshire, rolled down the embankment and landed
GWR_1661_Class
Railway signalling system component
lever frames for their operation to interlock the signals, track locks and points to allow the safe operation of trains in the area the signals control. Usually
Lever_frame
Railway station in Kemi, Finland
two interlocked and corresponding railway switches, forming a set of catch points protecting the main line. The junction was opened for traffic in 1985
Kemi_railway_station
Railway station in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
It is equipped with catch points, and is 205m long (of which 168m is usable, enough to stable an 8-car suburban train). The points are manually operated
St_Leonards_railway_station
work in railway signalling and the invention of the interlocking system of points and signals. He was later a partner in the firm Saxby and Farmer. He is
John_Saxby
Railway station in North Yorkshire, England
south junction box were all found partially responsible. The lack of Catch points on the steep gradient was also highlighted in the report. 22 December
Hellifield_railway_station
Game of throwing a frisbee to knock over a bottle
to catch the frisbee. Play continues until one team has reached a set number of points (typically 21), beating their opponent by at least two points. The
Polish_horseshoes
Railway station in Melbourne, Australia
passed signal 38 at Clear Low Speed but 30 at Danger, derailing on the catch points and obstructing the citybound track from around 9am. The train was rerailed
Oakleigh_railway_station
Sport based on the fictional game from Harry Potter
catch. Rules vary from the IQA standard in domestic competitions, most notably in the US. In sanctioned games catching the flag results in 35 points,
Quidditch_(real-life_sport)
Railway station in Montabaur, Germany
tracks can be run at 100 km/h. The main through tracks are protected by catch points against side-on collisions from trains running from the platform tracks
Montabaur_station
Former Railway in Cheshire, England
overcome a height difference of about 345 feet (105 m). It has three catch points for derailing runaway vehicles. At its bottom station, five reused Lancashire
Bulkeley Hill Narrow Gauge Railway
Bulkeley_Hill_Narrow_Gauge_Railway
1993 American TV series or program
possible 200 points. In the third and final round, called the "Catch-Up Round", the trailing contestant had a chance to earn up to 400 points. A ten-second
10_Seconds_(game_show)
Railway station in Higashiura, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
machines, TOICA automated turnstiles and is unattended. The station has two catch points at the end of the tracks. Like any other stations in Taketoyo Line, with
Ogawa_Station_(Aichi)
Overview of train traffic management
rail layout is determined by various factors, principally the location of points of potential conflict, as well as the speed and frequency of trains and
Application of railway signals
Application_of_railway_signals
Principle of signals used to control railway traffic
When trains run in opposite directions on a single-track railway, meeting points ("meets") are scheduled, at which each train must wait for the other at
Railway_signalling
each. Every dot ball bowled gets 1 point. Every catch taken and stumping done are equal to 2.5 points each. Sunil Narine has won the award the most (3)
List of Indian Premier League awards
List_of_Indian_Premier_League_awards
Style of wrestling
Freestyle wrestling, like collegiate wrestling, has its origins in catch-as-catch-can wrestling. In both styles, the ultimate goal is to throw and pin
Freestyle_wrestling
Norwegian chess grandmaster (born 1990)
from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2013. "Carlsen catches Aronian in last round, wins Tal Memorial on tiebreak". ChessVibes. 25 November
Magnus_Carlsen
American football player (born 1965)
one of ESPN's Chris Berman's famous quotes about Carter: "All he does is catch touchdowns." He was let go by Ryan in 1989, however, due to off-the-field
Cris_Carter
Railway station in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
permitting a movement into the perway siding (the northern one), so the catch points must be manually closed after receiving permission from the signaller
Campbelltown_railway_station
Railway station in Victoria, Australia
station was historically known as Lancefield Junction for this reason. Catch points were in use at Clarkefield in 1929. By 1935, they were abolished. In
Clarkefield_railway_station
1997 novel by Catherine Asaro
Catch the Lightning is a novel by Catherine Asaro in the Saga of the Skolian Empire, also known as Tales of the Ruby Dynasty. The novel won the 1998 Sapphire
Catch_the_Lightning
Board game
Catch Phrase is a word guessing party game commercially available from Hasbro. The game is played one word at a time. Later, stand-alone electronic devices
Catch_Phrase_(game)
Railway station in Oebisfelde-Weferlingen, Germany
be set to allow exit to West Germany. Even from the west there were catch points. Moreover, running through the station without stopping was technically
Oebisfelde_station
American reality dance competition television series
against the others for judges' points and audience votes. The couple receiving the lowest combined total of judges' points and audience votes is usually
Dancing with the Stars (American TV series)
Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_TV_series)
Book by Frank Abagnale Jr.
Catch Me If You Can is a semi-autobiographical book about criminal exploits allegedly engaged in by Frank Abagnale Jr., an American onetime con artist
Catch_Me_If_You_Can_(book)
Fatal rail crash in Kent, United Kingdom, in 1969
down line at Marden, failed due to a broken stretcher bar on a set of catch points near Marden station. The effect of the failure was that it caused automatic
Marden_rail_crash
Australian racing driver (born 1989)
progressed to Formula Renault 3.5, finishing runner-up to Mikhail Aleshin by two points in his rookie season. Ricciardo made his Formula One debut at the 2011 British
Daniel_Ricciardo
2001 novel by Yann Martel
Pacific Ocean. At his lowest point, exposure renders him blind and unable to catch fish. During this period, he encounters another drifting boat with another
Life_of_Pi
Heritage railway station in Somerset, England
levers. The two loops were purposefully installed with linked-operated catch-points, which allows full two-train operations. The signalling design allows
Crowcombe Heathfield railway station
Crowcombe_Heathfield_railway_station
Train station in Abira, Hokkaido, Japan
applied the brakes, but the train failed to stop and was derailed by the catch points protecting the single-track line, hitting the wall of a snow shelter
Higashi-Oiwake_Station
British spy novels
novellas/short stories; The List (2015), The Marylebone Drop (2018), The Catch (2020), The Last Dead Letter (2020) and Standing by the Wall (2022). In
Slough_House_(novel_series)
Independent railway company in England
on this section, and as the gradient fell towards Bilson at 1 in 46, catch-points were provided north of the halt to protect the auto-train from runaways
Mitcheldean Road and Forest of Dean Junction Railway
Mitcheldean_Road_and_Forest_of_Dean_Junction_Railway
22nd episode of the 22nd season of The Simpsons
"The Ned-Liest Catch" is the twenty-second and final episode of the twenty-second season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. The
The_Ned-Liest_Catch
British boxer (born 1996)
2019. Koivula started strongly in the first round, but Benn was able to catch him with a strong left hook in the second round, sending Koivula to the
Conor_Benn
Christian holiday marking the blessing of First Fruits
would be loosed in the meadow among the mowers, for him to keep who could catch it. Historian Ronald Hutton writes "the time that the first of the harvest
Lammas
Historic tram system in Kingston upon Hull
Hull Paragon station caused delays to the trams. The crossings required catch points for the trams and interlocking with the railway signalling system. In
Trams_in_Kingston_upon_Hull
American football player and coach (born 1992)
receiving seasons in ACC history, with a conference-best 1,405 yards on 82 catches and a school-record 18 touchdowns earning First-team All-Conference honors
DeAndre_Hopkins
Means of scoring in gridiron football
gridiron football. Scoring a touchdown grants the team that scored it 6 points. Whether running, passing, returning a kickoff or punt, or recovering a
Touchdown
Tramway operator in England
ensure that trams did not end up in the canal whilst the bridge was out. Catch points were provided on the southern side of the canal, whilst the current in
Warrington Corporation Tramways
Warrington_Corporation_Tramways
Brazilian racing driver (1960–1994)
production delays and did not debut until round three. The team struggled to catch up to Williams' technological advantage, building a semi-automatic gearbox
Ayrton_Senna
1974 film directed by Patrick McGoohan
Catch My Soul (also known as Santa Fe Satan) is a 1974 American musical drama film directed by Patrick McGoohan, based on Jack Good's 1968 rock musical
Catch_My_Soul
Serial killer in California in the 1960s
usual Zodiac respellings: "I hope you are having lots of fan in trying to catch me that wasn't me on the TV show which bringo up a point about me I am not
Zodiac_Killer
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