On the railways in Germany there are many signals and signal boards that are related to the overhead line, the so-called contact wire! But what exactly do the terms overhead line, protective section, system change and the many other terms that are not necessarily self-explanatory in rail traffic mean? The signals covered are El 1v, El 1, El 2, El 3, El 4, El 5 and El 6. This video not only looks at the overhead line signals, but also the so-called ICE switch reminder (ICE board), the electrical section separation and the different voltages in the contact wire. The orientation signs from the German route network are also presented here in extracts. In addition, short excerpts from the history of the railways in Germany are examined in more detail. Towards the end of the video the overhead line insulators (also colloquially known as section insulators) are discussed. Video topics: 0:00 - 1:25 Introduction 1:25 - 2:50 Overhead line & history 2:50 - 4:00 Electrical signals & catenary signals 4:00 - 5:16 Catenary protection sections 5:16 - 7:38 Electrical signals & catenary signals 7:38 - 8:35 System change / system separation points 8:54 - 10:16 Orientation signs & additional comments 10:16 - 10:28 Overhead line insulators & section insulators 10:28 - 11:21 Disclaimer 11:21 - 12:31 Farewell And with that, have fun with the catenary signals in the standard gauge railway system for Germany. :D Additions: 1. On the Stadtbahn (S-Bahn Berlin), only the traction current is interrupted at electrical panels 1 and 2. 2. The El 6 signal board is now also available as an LED version. This signal can be switched off and has a display / signal image for inactivity. It is usually used when a section of overhead line can be switched on and off in factory halls. 3. In Germany, routes other than the Höllentalbahn / Dreiseenbahn were also supplied with other overhead line voltages. Only the best known are mentioned here. IMPORTANT!!! THIS VIDEO IS NOT OFFICIAL TRAINING DOCUMENTS! I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION PRESENTED! Channel website: http://thinknewflynew.de Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThinkNewFly... Think New Fly New wishes you lots of fun and enjoyment traveling by train in Train Simulator 2021 by DTG / Dovetail Games. Affiliate Links* Train Simulator 2021 Deluxe Edition: https://de.gamesplanet.com/game/train... Train Simulator 2021 at a top price: https://de.gamesplanet.com/game/train... Train Simulator 2020 https://de.gamesplanet.com/game/train... Gamesplanet: http://de.gamesplanet.com/?ref=thinkn... Channel website: http://thinknewflynew.de Information: https://www.mobility.siemens.com/glob... Become a YouTube partner: / thinknewflynew If you would like to support my work and the channel, you can do so with a small donation via PayPal. I work with heart and passion on these videos to take you on a journey through the world of railways as often as possible. I have been presenting the fascination of railways in my videos for several years now and always with a smile on my face! I would be delighted to receive your support so that I can offset the costs I incur! :) Donations: http://thinknewflynew.de Affiliate Links: A commission is paid via these links depending on the measurable sales generated. Disclaimer All information provided here and in the video is without guarantee and is intended exclusively for those interested in railways. The video is expressly not suitable as training material and for this reason makes no claim to completeness. #Catenary signals #Signals #Overhead line