How to use or configure 08 signals ...

[HoboTom]

Dear Trainz community,

could anyone of you give examples how to use signals type 08 ?
--> for US routes ( maybe Searchlight or Safetran signals )

I have no idea for which situations we have to use signal 08.
-> would be really helpful to see some situations and how the 08 signals are configured...

I hope you can help me...

greetings

HoboTom

 

[skittlekicks]

I exclusively use JR smart searchlight signals. The 08 interlock signal is for complex switching. In the properties of the signal you'll see an icon and check boxes. The icon is the direction of a diverge (blueish purple) and the green is the normal path.

You set the direction of the diverge, and add more as needed. Next is the check boxes. If using this for a yard entrance choose can display a restricted indication. Depending on the next signal it sees it can display the following:

Red over yellow over green (slow approach restricted)
Red over red over lunar white (restricted)

Both are 15mph maximum through areas like a yard.

I also use two head dwarf signals set to restricted (lunar white) with the icon showing a dotted outline for the diverge at each switch.

The lunar white aspect tells you it isn't detecting rolling stock or loco even if there is. So you won't get the passing at danger alert. This works if you want yard signalling.

Yards don't necessarily use entrance signals, just on the exits, but l do like visual indication that my switches are pointing correctly.

The Safetran smart signal does the same thing, but I never use them because they are not appealing to my eyes. Also those signals do not have the single red on top with dual 3 aspects below as in real life.