Controlling a boat crossing a closed swing bridge

[davoss]

I am using one of Ben Dorsey's swing bridges, Swing_Bridge42 <kuid2:210518:11768:1> that closes when a train approaches. I also have a paddle wheel boat on the river (running under AI) that I want stop when the swing bridge is closed. I have put in several Triggers at each end of the bridge with the intention of stopping the boat. I have tried stopping the boat with signals (red when bridge is closed; green when bridge is open) but the boat under AI control blows through these signals and the closed bridge. How do I stop the boat as it approaches the closed bridge? I have four bridges along the river and I want the boat to stop at the bridge that is closed – not anywhere on the river.

Didrik
Everett & Monte Cristo Ry

 

[stagecoach]

This is very simple to do with ATLS. The set up varies depending if you want the bridge closed or open to trains while in its normal position. Think of the boat as a tram with ATLS tram stoppers on the boat track and ATLS triggers on the rail track.

 

[davoss]

I apologize for being stupid. What is an ATLS tram stopper. I set up the boat as a train. In a Session, I set up a Trigger Rule that when a train hits the trigger at the end of the bridge and the bridge is closing I need to stop the boat (train) crossing under the bridge. I looked through the list of Rules provided (such as "Set Signal Extended Rule" or "Junction") and I do not find "tram stopper".

I know you are very knowledgable in Trainz based on all the versions you own. Please explain as if I am a newbee.

Didrik

 

[davoss]

I found "Tram Junction Lever" in the list of items for Track-Trackside Mode. This appears to be the same as "Junction (invisible)". When I put either one of these items on the invisible track for the boat; then establish a Rule to Set Junction or switch the direction of the Junction, my choices are "Center, Don't Change, Left, and Right". Which one do I choose?. Do I turn the direction of the Junction around so it is facing the boat? I know to Lock the Junction and "blocks AI control", but the direction of the Junction has me confused.

Didrik

 

[davoss]

I found "ATLS Tram Stopper TRS19" on the download station. I will download and read the instructions.
Thanks for your help.

Didrik

 

[stagecoach]

If you PM me your email I could send you a sample of both ways to control trains and boats.

 

[stagecoach]

Sample on its way, have a look to see if it is what you want to happen. The inverse slave can be changed with the normal slave which would leave the bridge in the open position for boats.
Keith