acelejalde
Urban Transit Developers
Hello all,
I'm having an issue working around the automatic block-signalling feature that Trainz uses for all of its layouts. Now, for my NYCTA Subway layout, this is awesome, since that (and most) subway/metro systems use block signalling.
I am wondering if there is a way around this using rules or triggers? On the BART system, there is no block signalling in place due to the trains being run in ATO mode by Central Command. We do have signals on our system, but they are also controlled by central. Since signals are only present at certain interlockings, there is sometimes 2, 3, or even 5+ miles between signals on routes. I know it would be an operational nightmare to have a 5 mile signal block, refusing to allow another train to pass because a train is occupying said block.
Any help would be appreciated. If it helps, central usually clears a signal when a train is within two full train lengths of said signal (between 1,000-1,500 feet before). So, maybe there's a trigger set up to keep a signal red until the trigger is hit (changes to a permissive indication), and then the signal hits red once it is passed again.
Thanks again! (Also this type of signalling set up is used on the Phoenix METRO light rail system--signals are always at red until OCC "throws" the signal).
-A :wave:
I'm having an issue working around the automatic block-signalling feature that Trainz uses for all of its layouts. Now, for my NYCTA Subway layout, this is awesome, since that (and most) subway/metro systems use block signalling.
I am wondering if there is a way around this using rules or triggers? On the BART system, there is no block signalling in place due to the trains being run in ATO mode by Central Command. We do have signals on our system, but they are also controlled by central. Since signals are only present at certain interlockings, there is sometimes 2, 3, or even 5+ miles between signals on routes. I know it would be an operational nightmare to have a 5 mile signal block, refusing to allow another train to pass because a train is occupying said block.
Any help would be appreciated. If it helps, central usually clears a signal when a train is within two full train lengths of said signal (between 1,000-1,500 feet before). So, maybe there's a trigger set up to keep a signal red until the trigger is hit (changes to a permissive indication), and then the signal hits red once it is passed again.
Thanks again! (Also this type of signalling set up is used on the Phoenix METRO light rail system--signals are always at red until OCC "throws" the signal).
-A :wave:
