Interesting point about the Rose Hill services. They could be included between Man Picc and Guide Bridge, or even Hyde North, which will have to...
No, it was much later than that. In the early 80s minor routes mostly did not have AWS. Major routes normally did, although if they had absolute...
I think this thread is as close as you can get, really. There's very little information in the game about the contents of each service - you can't...
An excellent run, thank you for highlighting it. It encouraged me to drive this route for the first time in a long time, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Open the dampers (as Vern says), close the cylinder cocks (once the train is moving), close the larger ejector (as soon as the brakes have...
This is a “so close and yet so far” route for me. It looks well made, and is set in an era I love, representing a beautiful location which I know...
I wonder whether this is partly to do with licensing? The 101 has been made to look pretty scruffy, which makes it look more realistic. There was...
Unless someone can correct me, I think you always get the calling on signal into Derby even though there’s nothing in the platform (it’s certainly...
The signal you mention protecting Dinting Junction is a known ‘SPAD trap’. It’s an approach release signal, so it only clears from red as your...
This looks great, Jane - thank you for all the hard work and for keeping us informed. At some point would you be able to tell us a bit about work...
Thanks for the response, Matt. A bit more tuning of the Jubilee sounds good. Understood about the timetable. I’m crossing my fingers that the...
First attempt on 'The Manxman' and I got it to 110mph with ease, without dropping boiler pressure below 220 psi. The screenshot is not far...
Is there a unit/loco in TSW with a claim to be a better recreation than the 158? Some of the early locos (40, 45) are beautifully done, but they...
Dairy Milk’s much nicer than Fruit & Nut anyway, Jane. It’s frankly outrageous to claim otherwise. Don’t think you can get away with claiming a...
Just echoing the calls above for the sectional running times to be corrected. After so much work to improve the physics it’s a shame to have...
Yes, admittedly I was commenting without knowing precisely when the route is to be set. As ever, making it present day closes down the options...
So it was, sorry - I’m getting confused with the 3rd rail voltage! Duly corrected.
Yes, I fear you're right that it (rather sensibly) was handed over to the LMR by that date. I'm just trying to cheer up matt#4801 by justifying it...
Although the Woodhead route was operated by the LNER and became part of the the BR Eastern Region at nationalisation, so in the strictest sense...
The catenary is an interesting feature of the route, and something which it is important - to capture the character of the route - to do well....
Very nice summary. Only one small note, the majority of trains don’t call at Ardwick. Just a couple in the peaks, I believe.
Seems fair. I’ll buy it at that. An interesting change of approach.
I think we have to be slightly careful in criticising big, empty termini too much. If we want trains which complete their full journey and we...
I agree there’s a lot to do on signalling, AWS and TPWS. The only thing I would say (which might make it grate a little less!) is that not all...
Me neither, unfortunately. I’ve hunted high and low but it looks as if it doesn’t have one. For now I’m sticking with the 158, and hoping the TPWS...
There’s definitely more than one which is set to an incorrect speed - and to be honest, one is enough in any case. Isolating the TPWS doesn’t...
Has anyone managed to find the rocker switch to temporarily isolate the TPWS on the Midland Mainline HST? I can’t see it anywhere. Probably...
If you isolate the TPWS (there's a separate thread explaining how to do this) then it's playable. You have to overlook various issues, explained...
Buy BCC and give it a go with a 101 using this mod, Vern:...
My advice to Jane and to others doing her incredibly difficult job is to ignore people who are rude to you, and respond only to those who are...
Perfect, thanks William - I hadn’t discovered that!
Hi Jane It looks as is if some trains don’t have a scheduled time shown for their arrival at Derby. An example is 2A39 14:19 Newark Castle -...
Good things: - I think the scenery on the route generally gives a realistic feel, even if there are areas which others have indicated aren't...
I'm having TPWS activations on every journey at speeds/locations at which they should not occur. Today's two: 1. Tripped by the TPWS at the...
Is it possible to isolate the TPWS on the 158 without isolating the AWS (as it is on the 323). I can't see it, but may be missing it. Thanks.
Great to see the level of effort put into making this unit realistic from an operational point of view, and the focus on identifying any glitches...
That’s a good point, Brickmaster. They are members of the Hitatchi AT300 family of trains, and so is the Javelin (Class 395) train on South...
Also, on your picture from the top of The Shard, there is an Electrostar. These are available on TSW3. So if you buy the South Eastern High Speed...
Assuming it comes with an an appropriate route set in the era in which these trains operated in normal passenger service, then yes. I’ve no...
There is no fixed speed in the UK. You must proceed at a speed which will allow you to stop short of any obstruction. So (e.g) if you’re on a...
I have to admit that although the clickety-clack of jointed track is iconic, continuously welded rail is vastly superior in practical terms. As...
Thanks Joe, I appreciate the response. I’ll give those on SouthEastern and London - Brighton a try. Modern freight timetables for the UK are...
Yes, I should have clarified that I was talking about UK routes. I don’t know about practice abroad. I’m confident that the nature of the German...
Agreed, if that’s the case it’s very annoying. The SoS Jubilee has a realistic formation, suitable for a railtour. The Rivet version has a 5-coach...
As Matt says, in the UK timings are to the nearest 30 seconds. A few points I would add on the subject of timetables: - I agree on their...
I’m not a P-Way expert, but as far as I’m aware with bullhead rail you always need the wedge. It’s what holds the rail firmly in the chair. The...
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