Trigger a switch?

[whyfly2]

Has anyone come up with a rule that allows a trigger to position a switch?

Thanks for your help.

Art

 

[shaneturner12]

If you mean 'lever/junction' then use the Trigger Rule or Check Trackside rule (personally, I prefer the latter), with Set Junctions as a child rule (basically, you will need to use the icon at the bottom with a right arrow in the Edit Session dialog box)

Shane

 

[whyfly2]

I'll give that a try, Shane. Thank you.

Art

 

[shaneturner12]

It's OK.

Based on my suggestions, the layout of the rules should be:

Check Trackside
>Set Junctions

or
Trigger Rule
>Set Junctions

Remember to make sure any rules after Set Junctions are returned to their normal position (using the left arrow icon at the bottom)

Shane

 

[whyfly2]

Hi Shane,

I've never used the "parent/child" rule combination, so I spent some time in the TRS06 Session and Rules Guide. I've been experimenting with the Trigger Check/Ordered List/Set Junctions configuration, and I've gotten it to work with one train coming from one direction. I will also try it as you suggested using the Check Trackside rule.

You've made me fire up some long-unused neurons! I may even remember where I put my keys.

Thanks again.

Art

 

[jamal17]

can i use the check/ordered list/set junctions with a multiple number of trains because i have a route that has multiple train lines in it, its similar to the LIRR so in other words it would be a system of trains and i wanted junctions to be set for each train. i dont want to use the path rule because its confusing