Auto signal as platform starter

[Jerry1237]

fil, your question is actually broader than that. It is not unusual for no signal to be placed as a "starter" at the end of a platform. Take the Chessington branch on the southern. All the running signals are located where they need to be placed for economy measures and to ensure the service can be met (whilst being safe etc). An example of that is the following photo (appologise for posting Flickr links) http://www.flickr.com/photos/24772733@N05/2606156802/.

Jerry