ATLS - Two Trains Activation/Deactivation

etozorak

Train-a-Mania
I am trying to figure out the best method to execute this scenario with ATLS. See the map as a reference.

Train 1 is Westbound (right-to-left on the map) and stops at the picnic grove on the main line (red). The railroad crossing is not activated.

Train 2 is Eastbound (left-to-right on the map), lowers the gates at the railroad crossing, and passes Train 1 on a passing loop without stopping.

Once Train 2 is clear of the west switch, Train 1 departs from the grove and moves over the railroad crossing. Once it is clear of the crossing the gates are raised.

Is there a way to set this up that does not require using commands to raise or lower the gates?

ATLS_Map.jpg
 
You will need one ATLS driver command for the train that leaves the station, the rest can use the ATLS triggers. Going from east to west via loop you want 4 triggers, one on the approach, two on the crossing and one after the loop all set to 4 trigger mode. Set the last one to not trigger on priority 3.
A train from the east will activate the crossing on first trigger and deactivate on third trigger. This applies to the loop and station tracks.
A train from the west will operate via the loop as normal. The train going to the station needs to have it's priority changed to 3 before it passes the first trigger. Do this with the priorityz driver command before the station commands.
After train arrives and loads reset priority with command to 2 and place the ATLS driver command 4 trigger. Train will then continue the schedule.

My ATLS Advanced Demo will show a similar set up fot a train that stops at a station with a crossing at the end of a platform.
 
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