·Three-Block Indication System
A fixed signal for three-block systems usually displays proceed, approach medium, approach, or "stop; then proceed" indications, depending upon block conditions. This fixed signal has two operating units, one three-position unit above a two-position, or a three-position unit. The three-block indication system is so named for the reason that a "proceed indication cannot be given until at least three blocks in advance of such a signal are unoccupied. A fixed signal cannot display an approach-medium indication until at least two blocks in advance of such a signal are unoccupied. A fixed signal can display an approach indication only when the block immediately in advance of the signal is unoccupied; a train accepting such indication must prepare to stop at the next signal.