how to change ai drivers from end to end in a rail motor

[itareus]

Ron,

I just wanted to be clear what the problem was, as far as I know you can't change the figure (unless the asset is built to do this?).

I was going to try to reproduce your problem on my setup but I can't find the "dreddmans 200 class railmotor" you are using. Can you let me know what the KUIDs are and I will give it a try.

Cheers

Chris

 

[PEV]

I just wanted to be clear what the problem was, as far as I know you can't change the figure (unless the asset is built to do this?).

I was going to try to reproduce your problem on my setup but I can't find the "dreddmans 200 class railmotor" you are using. Can you let me know what the KUIDs are and I will give it a try.

Ah!! This is why this worked so well for me.. The Trains I tried it on have a script that only shows the driver in the lead vehicle of the consist.

 

[misterchugg]

hi chris. peter

the 2000 class are dreddmans beta railmotors at the following site

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QDRTrainz/

cheers
ron

 

[R701Rusty]

hi russell
let us know how you get on with it

cheers
ron

Hi Ron,

I have been able to get the drivers to change ends using this rule. Remember that I am using it in 04 though as I know that you don't use 04. I got it to work by issuing a "Drive to" command and then placing the "Run Around Ex" command next.

Cheers
Russell.

 

[misterchugg]

hi russell

i will try it tomorrow

thanks
ron

 

[itareus]

....the 2000 class are dreddmans beta railmotors....

Ron,

If they are Beta versions then you might reasonably expect problems.

Try substituting the railmotor for this:

KUID2:122285:500:04 (Andi06 - AEC Railcar, Double cab) and see if the commands work. If they do then the problem is with the railmotor asset so report it to the author, who will I'm sure be grateful for the feedback.

If not then post again and I will try and reproduce the problem.

Chris

 

[misterchugg]

hi rusty
that didnt work
it switched the lights off and they came on, on the other A car at the other end, but the driver figure stayed where it was.

hi chris
dl them now

will try when i get some time

thanks
ron

 

[R701Rusty]

hi rusty
that didnt work
it switched the lights off and they came on, on the other A car at the other end, but the driver figure stayed where it was.

thanks
ron

Hi Ron,
Did you try to drive the train from the other end and be able to see out the front window?
One thing I have found is the command doesn't like being added behind a "Wait for......" that is first in the queue of commands. I have yet to try another way but have added one of the commands that controls the lights on locomotives between the "Wait for........" and "Run Around Ex". Will post back with the result.

Cheers
Russell.

 

[R701Rusty]

Hi Ron,

The result was that in reality I had got the direction of the train wrong in the first place and didn't need to change ends so you could ignore the previous post. Sorry for any confusion.

Cheers
Russell.

 

[misterchugg]

hi rusty and itareus

i dl the aec stuff and it imported with no faults showing in cmp,
but in surveyor all i get is the trailer.
neither the single nor the double railmotor will show

any idea what could be causing this?
thanks
ron

 

[itareus]

Ron,

The AEC asset KUID I posted was for a single vehicle railcar with a cab at each end so I don't understand your comment about the trailer. Are you sure you downloaded the correct KUID (there are several AEC railmotors)?

 

[misterchugg]

hi itareus

i deleted them and reinstalled them
they work now

the dual cab version the driver sits at one end only.

the single cab with the trailer in the middle had a driver figure at each end after the ex command

the cabin changes from one to the other end

thanks
ron

 

[mikeaust]

I use the 'Change train direction' rule from the DLS. If the driver is allowed to move he will. works with single and muliple locos. very handy when you have reversed into an industry to load under AI control because reverse has become forwards to them.


Cheers,
Mike.

 

[misterchugg]

thanks mike
trying to locate it on the dls now

i will let you know how it goes
cheers
ron

 

[scottling]

You could try the 'Move to Loco' command. when you enter the command, select the other loco from the list of available locos, enter it after the load at station command and it should work for you.

 

[misterchugg]

hi scottling
that didnt work

mikeaust
sofar it works like acharmer
thanks

will let you all know after a couple of hours into a session

thanks
ron

 

[mikeaust]

I find it a great help,
Glad to be of assistance,
Cheers, Mike

 

[misterchugg]

hi all
the change train direction has worked like a charmer.
they go to the rigth car every time now

thanks for everybody's help and suggestions
cheers
ron

 

[misterchugg]

hi all

this works very well.
just like i had wanted it to.
thanks for thinking of it.
the driver always moves to the far end

cheers
ron