Using a Portal -Trains going backwards.

[jeff1959]

I am experimenting with using a pair of portals to generate a train to run from one end of the route to the other. I am working in TS2010 EE. I used the portal short. I saved a consist in it set to drive to the two passenger stations, wait there for a few seconds, then head to the next one. From there it's set to drive to the other portal.

When the time comes for the train to be generated, it shows up, facing the wrong way and heads off the route and derails. Does the train leave from the "portal exit" side? Or does it leave through the "portal entry" side.

Do those terms mean the train makes its "entry" to the route from this portal, or does it leave the portal through the "exit" leaving the portal for the route? Can you see why I am confused?

 

[JCitron]

I am experimenting with using a pair of portals to generate a train to run from one end of the route to the other. I am working in TS2010 EE. I used the portal short. I saved a consist in it set to drive to the two passenger stations, wait there for a few seconds, then head to the next one. From there it's set to drive to the other portal.

When the time comes for the train to be generated, it shows up, facing the wrong way and heads off the route and derails. Does the train leave from the "portal exit" side? Or does it leave through the "portal entry" side.

Do those terms mean the train makes its "entry" to the route from this portal, or does it leave the portal through the "exit" leaving the portal for the route? Can you see why I am confused?

Jeff,

Portals only have a single entry and exit even though they look like there are two ends. You need to ensure that the portals are facing the proper direction, so switch the offending one around, otherwise your trains will derail.

John

 

[dnevans8]

The Portal Entry end should be facing your route. Sometimes it can help prevent derailing if a short length of track is attached to the Exit end

 

[jeff1959]

The Portal Entry end should be facing your route. Sometimes it can help prevent derailing if a short length of track is attached to the Exit end

This is what I needed to know. I have the train now appearing as expected. Only now I need to figure out how to get the train to stop where I want it to.

 

[oknotsen]

Only now I need to figure out how to get the train to stop where I want it to.

Use trackmarkers and send it to the trackmarker you like. Or at least that is how I do it.