Genuine question. Spotted at a railway station in Devon. Any ideas? It caught my eye, what with me having a typical British sense of humor and all…

by thegrotster

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  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_stop

    “Part of a railway signalling system, a train stop, trip stop or tripcock (sometimes called a tripper) is a train protection device that automatically stops a train if it attempts to pass a signal when the signal aspect and operating rules prohibit such movement, or (in some applications) if it attempts to pass at an excessive speed. “

  2. Oh it’s Geoff. He lives in those bushes. Nice guy but he has a massive cock, he often trips over it – hence the nickname. It’s just a warning as it can be quite alarming the first time you see him.

    Usually he just talks about the weather for a few mins then goes back into his bush. Harmless.

  3. Oh sorry, I put it there to remind myself to wear suitable underwear so I don’t trip over myself. It’s a real burden carrying this thing around.

  4. Not to hijack your post, but I saw a road sign as part of roadworks that said longitudinal joints. I asked pals who knew a lot about driving, been doing it for years and they had never seen it. Any clue?

  5. It means there is a trip cock that you need to be aware of and it’s dangerous.

    Your welcome.

  6. It means if I turn around too fast I’m tripping folk up with my massive swinging cock, so don’t startle me.

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