Route Blackpool Branches - Feedback Thread

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  1. dal#7945

    dal#7945 Well-Known Member

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    You got it in one.
     
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  2. dal#7945

    dal#7945 Well-Known Member

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    Why is there a lot less blackpool south to Ormskirk jobs. Thanks
     
  3. jack#9468

    jack#9468 Well-Known Member

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    Because only one train at a time can run between Ormskirk and Preston and between Kirkham & Wesham and Blackpool South due to those lines being single, so they have limited capacity.
     
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  4. dal#7945

    dal#7945 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks mate did ever run blackpool north to Ormskirk.
     
  5. maccagee#4924

    maccagee#4924 Well-Known Member

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    Been playing this tonight. I can't wait for the electrics to be added to this route as AI (and hopefully some loco swaps as well).
    The route really feels weird without the 86 and 87 at Preston.
    I know JT said they hadn't started on this, but they need to!
     
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  6. steve08

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    The should slightly change that. I was driving a free roam Hst to Blackpool south and found another train was blocking me at a red signal on the single track. If it waits at the previous signal I can pass it.
     
  7. david#6414

    david#6414 New Member

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    Before I buy this dlc, Have loco changes at Preston been added to this route, from 87's to 47's that ran between Euston and Blackpool North.
     
  8. Phil47569

    Phil47569 Well-Known Member

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    No not yet :(
     
  9. david#6414

    david#6414 New Member

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    Thank you, it's a shame because I remember having to wait there trying to get home:(
     
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  10. david#6414

    david#6414 New Member

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    And how does it work with the AI timetable.
     
  11. maccagee#4924

    maccagee#4924 Well-Known Member

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    We keep asking JT, hopefully at some point it'll appear.
     
  12. jack#9468

    jack#9468 Well-Known Member

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    Still worth a purchase I'd say.
     
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  13. dal#7945

    dal#7945 Well-Known Member

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    It is a great little route.
     
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  14. graham.haddon

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    Superelevation on Fylde junction, by Preston cathedral, curves are well overdue aswell. Immersion breaking without them.
     

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