Uk Signals Approach Control Speed Restriction Bug

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  1. Slugsix

    Slugsix Member

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    And another anomaly.

    When you set approach control for a UK signal, you have to put a speed in a box. That speed incorrectly becomes the line speed after you pass the signal. This is incorrect - the speed restriction may come a lot later than that and will already be set when the track was laid.

    Sigh!
     
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    749006 Well-Known Member

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    It seems to be set up the same as the German/Austrian Signals where the restriction applies from the signal.
    But you don't have to put a speed in the box on the UK Signals
     
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    That's right. But if you don't put a number in the box, you don't get approach control!!!!!

     
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    749006 Well-Known Member

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    I recently played a Scenario on MML London to Bedford
    North of Luton on the Up Slow is WH304 which has 4 routes - ahead and P4,5 & 6
    P5 & P6 require passing over a 30 mph crossing US to DS to UF.
    The Signal has the "Approach Control column" ticked and the train was around 3 coaches from the signal before clearing
    WH304.jpg
    Peter
     

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