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Could be interesting. 09/12/2011 at 14:35 #24785
delticfan
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476 posts 		Hi all, my next challenge was going to be Saltley but giving Exeter a go. Some very informative previous posts on potential problems which have helped already.
Note to self - must remember to watch for the level crossings which need manual lowering. Congrats to all once again.
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Mal.
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Re: Could be interesting. 09/12/2011 at 19:29 #24790
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166 posts 		I hate level crossings....
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Re: Could be interesting. 09/12/2011 at 20:15 #24796
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4869 posts 		Well you can jam down Silk Mill as it's now a bridge.
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Re: Could be interesting. 10/12/2011 at 01:15 #24811
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65 posts 		" said:
Hi all, my next challenge was going to be Saltley but giving Exeter a go. Some very informative previous posts on potential problems which have helped already.
Note to self - must remember to watch for the level crossings which need manual lowering. Congrats to all once again.
:cheer:
Mal.
Yes, from what you've said in other posts, I think you'll enjoy this one. When you've learnt it, you might want to try the 'single line running on Dawlish seawall' scenario. Provokes some very unDevonian curses!

Mike

PS: The non-autoraising level crossings don't half keep you on your toes!
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Re: Could be interesting. 11/12/2011 at 13:02 #24864
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476 posts 		Hi all, I'm loving Exeter, but had something interesting happen between 0405 and 0425.
Signalled 5L20 from New Yard into P1 and tried to lower Red Cow crossing. I then started getting messages that a road vehicle was stuck on the crossing and it seemed to take ages to sort it. Just wondered if this is a level crossing equivalent to 'wrong food trolley'?

Mal.
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Re: Could be interesting. 11/12/2011 at 13:19 #24866
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359 posts 		" said:
Hi all, I'm loving Exeter, but had something interesting happen between 0405 and 0425.
Signalled 5L20 from New Yard into P1 and tried to lower Red Cow crossing. I then started getting messages that a road vehicle was stuck on the crossing and it seemed to take ages to sort it. Just wondered if this is a level crossing equivalent to 'wrong food trolley'?

Mal.
I've had that happen a few times and all I did was cancelled the route then raised the crossing barriers then lowered them again then set the route and all was fine.
Thats the problem these days people always trying to jump the barriers. :angry: :lol:
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Re: Could be interesting. 11/12/2011 at 13:32 #24868
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476 posts 		Just had the same happen again at 0520 when trying to signal 5M02 in. Managed to get 2M02 away first time though (Phew!). Have to keep an eye on the barrier loonies at Red Cow, lol!
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Re: Could be interesting. 11/12/2011 at 13:41 #24871
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476 posts 		" said:
" said:
Hi all, my next challenge was going to be Saltley but giving Exeter a go. Some very informative previous posts on potential problems which have helped already.
Note to self - must remember to watch for the level crossings which need manual lowering. Congrats to all once again.
:cheer:
Mal.
Yes, from what you've said in other posts, I think you'll enjoy this one. When you've learnt it, you might want to try the 'single line running on Dawlish seawall' scenario. Provokes some very unDevonian curses!

Mike

PS: The non-autoraising level crossings don't half keep you on your toes!
Hi Mike, yep, just starting to see what you mean about the non-auto crossings, ggrrr! lol!
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Re: Could be interesting. 12/12/2011 at 13:05 #24976
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476 posts 		Well I've made it to 06.31 single-handed (phew!). Feel like I've done a full shift. I think I'm using all the tips to make things a bit easier, eg, auto control at Eggesford. Just wonder if there are anymore suggestions I can try in order to keep a grip on everything? The big thing so far is stacking up the penalties due to not raising crossings after trains pass. Do I take it correctly that Silk Mill xing can be lowered well in advance of trains without penalty? I'm using the default t/t. Cheers.

Mal.
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Re: Could be interesting. 12/12/2011 at 13:57 #24977
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Online 		A flyover has been built at Silk Mill and the LC removed. The sim recognises this and you can leave Silk Mill permanently down without penalty.
“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
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Re: Could be interesting. 12/12/2011 at 20:42 #25003
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476 posts 		" said:
A flyover has been built at Silk Mill and the LC removed. The sim recognises this and you can leave Silk Mill permanently down without penalty.
Ok cheers for that. That's one less to worry about, lol!
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Re: Could be interesting. 12/12/2011 at 20:52 #25005
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166 posts 		Exeter is one of my favourites, I must admit. Although I do tend to forget the east end sometimes....made slightly better by Silk Mill being taken out of use though.
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Re: Could be interesting. 12/12/2011 at 20:57 #25007
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476 posts 		" said:
Exeter is one of my favourites, I must admit. Although I do tend to forget the east end sometimes....made slightly better by Silk Mill being taken out of use though.
Too true, only just started with Exeter, the xing I keep forgetting is the one on the Paignton branch cos it's tucked in the corner. Brilliant sim though and the first big scrolly I've tried.
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Re: Could be interesting. 12/12/2011 at 21:01 #25008
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166 posts 		Forgot about that one! 'tis a b****r!
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Re: Could be interesting. 12/12/2011 at 21:04 #25009
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476 posts 		" said:
Forgot about that one! 'tis a b****r!

lol! You're not kidding!
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Re: Could be interesting. 12/12/2011 at 21:08 #25010
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Exeter is one of my favourites, I must admit. Although I do tend to forget the east end sometimes....made slightly better by Silk Mill being taken out of use though.
Too true, only just started with Exeter, the xing I keep forgetting is the one on the Paignton branch cos it's tucked in the corner. Brilliant sim though and the first big scrolly I've tried.
Just be glad the new version of Exeter only has Paignton North LC displayed.
"Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer
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Re: Could be interesting. 12/12/2011 at 21:14 #25011
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476 posts 		" said:
" said:
" said:
Exeter is one of my favourites, I must admit. Although I do tend to forget the east end sometimes....made slightly better by Silk Mill being taken out of use though.
Too true, only just started with Exeter, the xing I keep forgetting is the one on the Paignton branch cos it's tucked in the corner. Brilliant sim though and the first big scrolly I've tried.
Just be glad the new version of Exeter only has Paignton North LC displayed.
you mean there's more that aren't on there? This isn't a gripe by the way, more a case of being annoyed at myself for forgetting them, lol!
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Re: Could be interesting. 12/12/2011 at 21:24 #25013
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4869 posts 		No, on the old version you used to have Paignton South Level Forum as well as Paignton North.
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Re: Could be interesting. 17/12/2011 at 13:18 #25713
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476 posts 		Still on the level crossing theme, I'm regularly getting a warning 'crossing blocked by road vehicle' on Stole Canon and Red Cow xings. The only way to clear it seems to be by cancelling route, raising and lowering again. Is this a problem in the core code? Just catches me unawares when the t/t gets busy.
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Mal.
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Re: Could be interesting. 17/12/2011 at 13:21 #25714
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4869 posts 		Mal,

it is simulating a car getting stuck on the crossing with the barriers down, you have to raise the barriers to release the car, then re lower them again.

Hope that helps.
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Re: Could be interesting. 17/12/2011 at 13:29 #25716
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476 posts 		" said:
Mal,

it is simulating a car getting stuck on the crossing with the barriers down, you have to raise the barriers to release the car, then re lower them again.

Hope that helps.
Cheers for that Headshot. Very topical (regrettably), but I wish these 'ere motorists would behave themselves at crossings. Am I allowed to phone the Police to sort 'em out?
Cheers,
Mal
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