West Palm-miami Red Signal

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  1. vwdiver

    vwdiver New Member

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    Hello! I have noticed that when operating from West Palm Beach to Miami, there is a red signal that can't be bypassed (train would derail due to a switch set in the wrong position) and I can't change the switch to make it align. This has got to be a bug, because it happens on Quick Drive and I thought the point of Quick Drive was to be able to operate along the route with no limitations or restrictions. The location of the red signal is Mangonia Park Main 1 South. I have played this simulation several times and have waited up to an hour for the signal to change, but I keep getting denied requests to pass the red signal. Since I am doing Quick Drive, this doesn't make sense to have a red signal. Please advise.
     
  2. Reef

    Reef Well-Known Member

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    You still have to follow the assigned route that the dispatcher laid out for you in Quick Drive and you cannot deviate from that, the mode you're thinking of where you have freedom to choose your own path (track rules permitting) is called Free Roam (furthest right tab in menu).
     
  3. OldAlaskaGuy

    OldAlaskaGuy Well-Known Member

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    Being too early or too late can cause the dispatcher to get confused and keep you at a red.
     
  4. triznya.andras

    triznya.andras Well-Known Member

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    I played only a few quick drives on this route, but got an AI collision.
    When you have to wait like that, it's often because of another train having priority. (Had that in my own scenario.)
    So I suppose the AI template is problematic. Wouldn't be the only route.

    It's unlikely to receive an official fix, so I'd recommend to get familiar with the editor and create your own standard scenarios (or free roams, you can also start with objectives there) for the route.
     

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