Train speeds
- Thread starter weejock
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stagecoach
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At start of a new session the train will travel at the default speed (40) until it passes speed boards then it will use the correct speed unless as said in previous replys the signals are red ahead of it.
Wamphyri13
Rookie Surveyor
Hi
I have found that several things can cause Locos to run at half speed but the most common seems to be either incorrect signal placing or too much distance between signals - the Loco cannot read far enough ahead to verify a clear track.
Hope this helps.
Ron
this brings up a question that i've had for awhile now concerning signal placement.
assuming you're on a mainline with no branching out... just mainline track... how often would you want to place signals?
Accipiter777
New member
I usually go a mile or two between signals, depending on how many trains..etc...
Good Questions, I'd like to add the following question, how can I make a section of track's speed limit higher then the 40MPH that seems to be the default?
Add a speedboard by the track and the speed will go to that. As well as those included there are many other types of speedboard on the DLS, including invisible ones.
Accipiter777
New member
The help!
click this PLEASE NOTE: this will be a long list so people please take your time to read this!!! Some of this could really help you out!!! If your find something about MaxSpeedPermented click it or add something to add it to rules!! Highlight the new rule and click edit read slowly and do as it saidNOTE one more time: this will make al trains go this speed the whole route! and or go into track side objects right beside track laying tool and click that is has a crossing sign and look for speed signs i never did this so good luck .
When making a route move your mouse up to the top in a second a menu will pop up. Where you can click quick drive theres a paper looking icon and hold mouse over it for a second and it says session rules
click this PLEASE NOTE: this will be a long list so people please take your time to read this!!! Some of this could really help you out!!! If your find something about MaxSpeedPermented click it or add something to add it to rules!! Highlight the new rule and click edit read slowly and do as it saidNOTE one more time: this will make al trains go this speed the whole route! and or go into track side objects right beside track laying tool and click that is has a crossing sign and look for speed signs i never did this so good luck .
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Accipiter777
New member
thank you kcdowdy for at least the productive part of your answer.
Harry_James_Potter
General Thrash
between 1 and 2 miles or between 1600 and 3200 metres. the longest run that still worked for me was about five miles but it was impractical. if the signal distance is too high, the signal will NOT clear at all as it cannot see the state of the next one and rightfully assumes that the line is blocked...
regards
harry