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El-Abiad

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Looking north from the station loop at El-Abiad: the signals control the divergence of the lines to Amman (left) and the mine at El-Abiad (right). Note the signal post plates refer to "Abiad" not "Ashford"! From here to Aqaba all crossing loops are controlled by Westinghouse Entrance-Exit panels to UK practice.