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| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 00:31 #106337 | |
Hap
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Trainfan344 in post 106330 said:Cross Country and Virgin Trains now saying no service North of Newcastle tomorrow.And just to cement my woes.... We can't get a service from Perth to Edinburgh, and then, the above. *sighs* Scotland meet? ;-) How to report an issue: www.SimSig.co.uk/Wiki/Show?page=usertrack:reportanissue Log in to reply |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 09:13 #106339 | |
bnsf734
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Late booking I know but as my other engagement has fallen through I will be able to attend the meet and trains from Nuneaton to Birmingham seem to be running OK I will be there. It will be my first meet so looking forward to meeting you there. See you later Calvin Log in to reply |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 11:21 #106340 | |
postal
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The latest update is that everything is in place, there are already 8 people in attendance and things are good to go. Big shout out to Karl, Alan and John for stepping into the breach and making sure that the meet still goes ahead. “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Last edited: 03/03/2018 at 12:58 by postal Reason: None given Log in to reply |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 11:39 #106341 | |
DaveHarries
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postal in post 106340 said:The latest update is that everything is in place, there are already 8 people in attendance and things are good to go. Indeed. Sorry I can't be there but I can't get my car out and my local line, which would have taken me to Tempkle Meads, is not operating. Have a good day all and I hope to get to play the sims later this evening (if they get released today). Dave Log in to reply |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 12:02 #106343 | |
Tempest Malice
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Have fun to all those who could make it, I'm stuck in chippenham with no reasonable travel options available. Dave, even if you could get to temple meads XC have canceled all trains from there to Birmingham anyway. I could have gone via reading-oxford, but with only one route left I'm not going to chance not being able to get back. Log in to reply |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 13:29 #106347 | |
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whatlep
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postal in post 106340 said:The latest update is that everything is in place, there are already 8 people in attendance and things are good to go.Well done to all those who made it. My transport options are still restricted to walking 200 yards one way to the village post office or 200 yards the other way to the pub. No milk at the first for breakfast, but plenty of booze at both. So no problems at all, really. Back to creating/ testing Piccadilly 1991 timetable this afternoon.... Log in to reply |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 14:00 #106349 | |
pedroathome
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For those of you not in attendance at the meet today (like me), three new sims are being played. These are: Manchester East Controlling lines from Ardwick Junction (Manchester Piccadilly), Philips Park Junctions (Manchester North), via the small boxes of Baguley Fold Junction and Ashton Moss North Junction, through to Diggle Junction (Huddersfield), New Mills Central (Peak District). In addition, the sim includes Dinting box, controlling the branch lines for Hadfield and Glossop, and Denton Junction, controlling the link between Heaton Norris Junction, Guide Bridge and Ashton Moss North Junction. It is planned that Manchester East will be released towards the end of March 2018. https://www.dropbox.com/s/e7a1i0syjwr6zjo/East.jpg Manchester South Controlling the route from Stockport (Stockport Sim), through to Crewe, with a fringe to Heald Green (Manchester Piccadilly). In addition, Manchester South controls the mechanical box of Macclesfield. https://www.dropbox.com/s/r8nfyy23qdnsn9s/South.jpg Stockport Controlling a very short, yet busy 5 mile stretch of line, linking Slade Lane Junction (Manchester Piccadilly) to Adswood Road Junction (Manchester South). This sim contains the five mechanical signal boxes of the area. https://www.dropbox.com/s/ql73yrtvmulikmt/Stockport.jpg James Last edited: 03/03/2018 at 14:02 by pedroathome Reason: None given Log in to reply The following users said thank you: whatlep, Steamer, Tempest Malice, tjfrancis, HST125Scorton, bri2808, Mikhail, BarryM, Phil-jmw, bossman, uboat, Ianno, norman B, Ginger |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 15:20 #106352 | |
Ar88
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Trainfan344 in post 106321 said:Cross Country have announced the following servicesTHat is brilliant - shame that I haven't seen an ATW service in Abercynon since Thursday afternoon! Abercynon today: Post has attachments. Log in to view them. The Welsh contingent. Aron, or Ar to mates. Also known as 88E or ThatManCalledAr. Last edited: 03/03/2018 at 15:22 by Ar88 Reason: Photo error Log in to reply The following user said thank you: agilchrist |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 15:41 #106353 | |
Steamer
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If anyone's struggling with where all these simulations link up, please see the attached PDF schematic.
Post has attachments. Log in to view them. "Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q) Log in to reply The following users said thank you: norman B, HST125Scorton, uboat, pedroathome |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 18:45 #106365 | |
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pedroathome
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Steamer in post 106353 said:If anyone's struggling with where all these simulations link up, please see the attached PDF schematic.Thank you there for the diagram, really sums up what I was trying to put in words. My only comment is that these days, Ashburys, Guide Bridge, Romiley and Stalybridge are all part of the workstation at Manchester East SCC. In an older eara, these would all be separate areas. The sim has been split in the way it has for the purposes of multiplayer sessions and to allow for earlier eras. James Log in to reply |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 19:01 #106368 | |
jc92
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I don't have any money but can i exchange a kidney for a triple pack? 😂
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| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 19:03 #106370 | |
KymriskaDraken
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jc92 in post 106368 said:I don't have any money but can i exchange a kidney for a triple pack? 😂I tried that, but they wanted to know where I got the kidney from. Kev Log in to reply |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 19:18 #106371 | |
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jc92
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is that a SPAD indicator at Cheadle Hulme?
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| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 19:20 #106372 | |
HST125Scorton
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jc92 in post 106371 said:is that a SPAD indicator at Cheadle Hulme?Yep it is a SPAD Indicator Aaron (AJRO) | Timetable Writer Log in to reply |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 19:49 #106374 | |
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Steamer
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jc92 in post 106371 said:is that a SPAD indicator at Cheadle Hulme?The image below shows the SPAD indicator, the start of the sharp curve the Macclesfield line takes, and the non-standard fibre-optic signal heads used under the Manchester South resignalling scheme.  Post has attachments. Log in to view them. "Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q) Log in to reply |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 23:14 #106383 | |
Splodge
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I do hope the double blocking, which is a feature of the Ansaldo LED signals/ Manchester South SCC and is the bane of my life is fully replicated...
There's the right way, the wrong way and the railway. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Banners88 |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 03/03/2018 at 23:31 #106385 | |
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pedroathome
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Splodge in post 106383 said:I do hope the double blocking, which is a feature of the Ansaldo LED signals/ Manchester South SCC and is the bane of my life is fully replicated...Double red protection? Log in to reply |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 04/03/2018 at 00:00 #106387 | |
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Splodge
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Indeed. Get bright down to a red which clears to single yellow to bring you to the next red. Not a huge issue, but considering our defensive driving policy it does often lead to additional delays where you know you’re following another train.
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| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 04/03/2018 at 13:41 #106408 | |
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postal
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I've moved the details of the Meet to the Previous Meets section of the Wiki (https://www.SimSig.co.uk/Wiki/Show?page=meets:previous_meets:march2018. It would be good if someone who was at the meet could update the "Simulations in Use" and "What Actually Happened" sections at the bottom of the piece (with pics if any available) so the rest of us can see now much fun you had. “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Log in to reply |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 04/03/2018 at 14:39 #106415 | |
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tjtbcork
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Is that Swansea?
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| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 04/03/2018 at 14:44 #106417 | |
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postal
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tjtbcork in post 106415 said:Is that Swansea?I'm afraid I don't have the same level of mental agility. Is what Swansea? “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Last edited: 04/03/2018 at 14:57 by postal Reason: None given Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Ar88 |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 04/03/2018 at 14:47 #106418 | |
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tjtbcork
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Andrew G in post 106397 said:Back desk at the meet confused by the appearance of a terminus.Is the terminus in Andrew G's photo Swansea? Last edited: 04/03/2018 at 14:48 by tjtbcork Reason: None given Log in to reply The following user said thank you: postal |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 04/03/2018 at 18:13 #106432 | |
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DaveHarries
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tjtbcork in post 106418 said:Andrew G in post 106397 said:Back desk at the meet confused by the appearance of a terminus.Is the terminus in Andrew G's photo Swansea? Yes. Looks like it to me and with the double-track over toward Gowerton also thrown in. Up the top right of the screen in that photo is Llanelli station and the terminus is Swansea - see the 2008 view at http://photos.signalling.org/picture?/22260/category/2417-2008_april - and the junction to the left is the curve from Landore to Cockett Tunnel - 2008 view at http://photos.signalling.org/picture?/22262/category/2417-2008_april - and double track continuing through to Gowerton station. Looks as if a Port Talbot sim is fairly close to appearing as well then. Good! I look forward to it. Dave Log in to reply |
| March 2018 Meet, Soloman Cutler, Birmingham 04/03/2018 at 19:00 #106436 | |
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Ar88
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Andrew G in post 106397 said:Back desk at the meet confused by the appearance of a terminus.This looks like Swansea to me...this makes me happy. The Welsh contingent. Aron, or Ar to mates. Also known as 88E or ThatManCalledAr. Log in to reply |
