Understanding the Information on a Railroad Bungalow Not Located at a Crossing
If you are out in nature and see a railroad emergency but are unable to find a crossing nearby with a Blue ENS sign, there is another place to get information that will help the railroad in understanding your location. A crossing control cabin, also known as a bungalow, can provide location information to the railroad.
First, look for a signal bungalow that may look like this:
On a railroad bungalow (a small structure used for housing signal equipment and other railway infrastructure), the markings like "CP RV265 THISBE" can be decoded as follows:
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CP: This typically stands for Control Point. A control point is a designated location on a railroad where signals and switches are controlled, often remotely, to manage train movements.
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RV265: This is likely the specific identifier for the control point.
- RV denotes the subdivision, district, or rail line name where the bungalow is located. In this case, "RV" refers to "Roseville".
- 265 denotes the milepost indicating the location along the rail line.
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THISBE: This is the name of the control point or a nearby geographic location. The railroad often adopts names from nearby towns, landmarks, or historical references.
The entire marking helps railroad employees, maintenance crews, and dispatchers quickly identify and reference the specific location in the rail network.
Watch the Public Service Message and learn more about the bungalow and markings.