Amtrak #174 is what we used heavily during beta testing because of the signal drops. If you want to test your signal knowledge, that's a good choice.
I appreciate the write-up. I'm sorta limited to what I can do, but I'll see what can be done.
Well the timetable is partly to blame due to underutilization of Dispatch Beyond Instruction.
It would be something in Discord so it'll be interactive. Wouldn't be recorded or anything.
The Acela services are on a different layer that's not utilized. Plus, the formation is physically disconnected from the service in the...
I wouldn't mind. Might be neat to actually make the guide on stream. Just have to be careful about what I show, but it may be possible
Unless DTG puts in the effort to make the proper model, the best I could possibly do is use existing assets to fill in that gap the best I can.
Excellent write-up. I designed the original timetable in 2019, which set the stage for the time period the overall route is set in. That's why...
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I plan to have the second catenary pass (fixing any errors that popped up, rerouting return wire nicely, etc.) done by the end of the week. I'd...
This timetable is based on a real life 2019 one. If the safety systems and signals worked as intended, on-time performance would be achievable.
It's per instruction, not per signal. So I need to know the service you're operating in order to check. But I suspect it's not checked.
Yes and this has been fixed.
I was browsing the forums while working on the catenary in the editor, so it's no trouble. Glad to help!
Thank you. I just found the issue... So the collision for that particular spline is set to NoCollision. I'm setting it to Query Only right now...
That's what you get when you try to poke your nose where it doesn't belong =P Haha. In all seriousness, do you know exactly where you fell...
They're aware and far more than 3-4 people have talked about it. Maybe not to the extent of there being 7 consists backed up like that...
They're likely signal-related but it could be the dispatcher getting hung up during timetable simulation.
In real life? Doors are closed by the conductor. Driver has no control of that. From what I've seen, they'll usually say over the radio that...
You'd be right. Mostly just a bunch of minor tweaks and fixes.
Instruction at Providence doesn't have "dispatch beyond instruction" checked, so the signal at the end of the platform will be a Stop signal. The...
Here are a couple positive train stop graphics to explain the concept. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I posted a quick little blurb in the TSC Discord last night. Not the comprehensive guide I plan on making soon, but it should help for right now....
Supposed to work
The timetable is based on a genuine 2019 MBTA timetable. It has been modified by DTG so it'll play nice with the new signals/dispatcher. I don't...
It'll be a comprehensive guide on ATC/ACSES. Even information about the systems that you may not encounter in game. Just in case you want the...
You want the jolt? I laid the track in such a way as to discourage jolts. But if jolts are what you want, just overspeed. The track speeds are...
Yes, trains can occupy the same block. However, the train in the rear will be traveling at Restricted speed and have to follow the rules for...
Yeah I plan to start making one once I finish the catenary upgrades to the route. Currently at Lawn interlocking (which is where your video...
That's bizarre. First of all, you're getting a Restricting signal at Pawtucket interlocking at 1:55. Passing it is incorrectly setting the ADU...
Only at the timetable level within the editor.
ACSES enforces a maximum speed of 90MPH for MBTA equipment because it's classified as ACSES Train Type D. It's the engineer's responsibility not...
Not a bug. There is a feature in the timetable for instructions called "Dispatch Beyond Instruction". If enabled, the dispatcher will reserve...
That might be a requirement to complete the instruction. And the instruction may not be dispatched beyond.
Yes. Although right now the ACSES braking curve calculations are very agressive. Known issue. I want to try and look into the code behind it...
So there are two curves. Braking curve (the latest you can brake and still meet the upcoming restriction) and an alert curve (braking curve with...
ACSES will enforce 30mph before reaching the interlocking via a braking curve. ATC will hold you to 45 until reaching the interlocking and then...
It's my understanding that Approach Medium 30 code is used when passing Medium Clear.
Ignore that manual. It was very wrong. Time to penalty only appears when approaching an interlocking signal displaying Stop that supports the...
Joe, that cab drop to 30 isn't intended behavior at all. Should be 45 all the way from an Approach Limited to Limited Clear. Known issue. With...
Assuming you're talking about Hebronville interlocking, I fixed this the other day. Expect it in the catenary update. The signal had an incorrect...
They'll choose certain cars to open doors on. Not all doors are manned. So whenever I've been on MBTA, the conductors will let you know which...
So in 2019 (and DTG confirmed this publicly at the time), the beta team was testing the first trials of the "public editor". That's the only...
You're welcome! I know the community wants transparency. If I'm not overstepping my boundaries, I'll certainly provide as much information as I can.
Not so much "in the making", rather just sitting on my computer for a solid year before DTG decided to approach me.
So there is a permanent speed restriction of 30MPH on that curve east of South Attleboro (Hebronville interlocking) on track 4. The home signal...
Can you provide a location where this happens? If this is happening at Read or Hebronville interlockings, then I know what's going on.
The reason they're there is because they were never removed from the original timetable I made in 2019. DTG didn't add the Acela services, so...
If you're looking for an actual reference, this is ripped straight from the Amtrak Employee Timetable.
It should be a swift update
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