Timetable based on WTTs CE & CF for summer 1996. A complex timetable which will keep all three operators busy, especially in manual mode.

The 1996 timetable was an attempt to maximise local traffic while still running two fast trains per hour each way on a line with minimal loops and sidings. Throughout the day there are turnbacks at Glazebrook (to/from Irlam) and at Warrington Central. Although not obvious, stopping patterns east of Warrington were erratic, making local journeys tricky. Timings are tight by necessity: too tight as real-life experience proved.

There is limited freight to/from Glazebrook as well as the DMU reversals there. Please note that Glazebrook East's crossover (16 points) cannot be reversed if a train has been accepted from Warrington Central. Also that in manual mode trains reversing through 16 points cause the up block to go to "Train On Line" which needs to be cancelled before an up train can be accepted.

Fudges/ Work-arounds:
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1) Irlam turnback trains work to/from Glazebrook station, rather than 16 signal reverse as the necessary programming is missing from the simulation.
2) DC EMUs call at Liverpool South rather than the correct location of Garston (200 metres distant!). Using Garston causes a stream of error messages n SimSig.
3) A working operated MThO each way between Allerton depot and Kirkdale via Hunts Cross p2. This is omitted as SimSig appears unable to handle both the 08+507 drop combination and shunt manoeuvres at Hunts Cross.

All the above will be remedied if fixes become available.

Note to other timetable developers -
Timing load indications in the WTT are unreliable. Check stopping times to verify if stock is "heritage" DMU or Pacer.