Can one throw a turnout while in Surveyor?

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horacefithers

New member

• Jan 12, 2019

• #1

I have noticed that the position of the turnouts while in surveyor and train editor mode is often different than their position in drive mode.

Is there a way to set a turnout when in train editor mode?

HF

 

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trev999

Active member

• Jan 12, 2019

• #2

Read the manual, page 155.

 

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JCitron

Trainzing since 12-2003

• Jan 12, 2019

• #3

Go to the Track tab.
Click on the track objects tab, the one where you add in signals, etc.

At the bottom of this screen, is a triple-tined fork.

Click on the triple-tined fork and then click on a junction to set the junction.

 

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martinvk

since 10 Aug 2002

• Jan 12, 2019

• #4

If you set all turnouts to align with the mainline, then when in QuickDrive, you can issue a Drive command and go for a ride without having to worry about ending up in a siding. Great way to see the route without knowing each and every way point and station.

 

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llebrez

Active member

• Jan 12, 2019

• #5

Do as #3 instruction. If you do this in a session, this turnout setting will be memorized (if you save the session), and when you open drive, it should be set. Now, if your train should go the other way, and you manually, or by AI change it. Once the train passes the points, they should revert to the same state you set in surveyor. Another magic of Trainz.

 

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pware

Trainz Veteran

• Jan 12, 2019

• #6

trev999 said:

Read the manual, page 155.

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I will wait for the video to come out on DVD Unfortunately, no-one reads manuals these days - especially those with a page numbered 155.

 

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horacefithers

New member

• Jan 13, 2019

• #7

Thank you all

Thanks all (except reply #1),
I'm up and running now.
HF