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| Exeter 1L20 timetable query 03/01/2012 at 13:36 #26719 | |
maxand
1637 posts |
Exeter Summer 2006 v2.222 1L20 (previously 5L20) arrives at Platform 1 from Exeter Yard. Its timetable directs it to move to Platform 2, OK since the line at Platform 1 is reversible (RVL). From there it departs for Exmouth Jn and Pinhoe. This is odd because as you see, there is no exit to Exmouth from P2, only from P1. Its TT does not say that P2 is reversible, though on looking at the panel it obviously is, too (a running signal facing Up Main). Common sense suggests that 1L20 should depart from P1 without being scheduled to go to P2. If P1 has an exit route to Exmouth, why does the train need to go to P2 at all? And if it does go to P2, why isn't P1 mentioned a second time as a waypoint (not necessarily a stop) on its journey to Exmouth? I can't see any other way for it to get there without passing through P1 a second time. Advice appreciated, thanks. Log in to reply |
| Re: Exeter 1L20 timetable query 03/01/2012 at 13:43 #26721 | |
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AndyG
1842 posts |
The P2 location is Exeter Central, not Exeter St Davids.
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| Re: Exeter 1L20 timetable query 03/01/2012 at 13:48 #26724 | |
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Late Turn
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'RVL' refers to the Reversible (as opposed to Up) line between St Davids and Central, then to platform 2 at the latter (I don't know why - perhaps it's booked that way for passenger convenience since there's nothing else about). There's no reference to platform 2 at St Davids - I think you've confused yourself there!
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| Re: Exeter 1L20 timetable query 03/01/2012 at 13:52 #26726 | |
Steamer
3984 posts |
The 'Line' column (the coumn with RVL in), refers to the route the train is booked to take away from a location, not a property of a platform.
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| Re: Exeter 1L20 timetable query 03/01/2012 at 16:07 #26738 | |
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y10g9
895 posts |
you need to read the timetable again. or go and get your eyes tested. it clearly says between the locations of Exeter St Davids (top line) and Exmouth Jn (3rd line) Exeter central Log in to reply |
| Re: Exeter 1L20 timetable query 03/01/2012 at 17:17 #26744 | |
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ralphjwchadkirk
275 posts |
" said:you need to read the timetable again. or go and get your eyes tested. There's no need for that. People make mistakes - I know I've made some, and I'm sure you have as well. Log in to reply |
| Re: Exeter 1L20 timetable query 03/01/2012 at 22:54 #26760 | |
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maxand
1637 posts |
Thanks for putting me straight - I didn't notice Exeter Central was a separate station, yet it was staring me in the face! As Steamer says, the Down Waterloo line between Exeter St Davids P3 and Exeter P2 is clearly marked "RVL" (though one parallel to it, marked "Incline" isn't). Appreciated. Log in to reply |
| Re: Exeter 1L20 timetable query 04/01/2012 at 01:54 #26768 | |
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MikeW
65 posts |
" said:Only the one line is reversible - the other line is unidirectional. Scope for landing oneself in a pickle here - I did it when learning Exeter (which is a delightfully subtle panel - more so than it appears as first sight). Mike Last edited: 04/01/2012 at 01:55 by MikeW Reason: Punctuation Log in to reply The following user said thank you: maxand |
| Re: Exeter 1L20 timetable query 04/01/2012 at 07:21 #26773 | |
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Aurora
183 posts |
Definitely best to read carefully between Exeter St Davids and Exeter Central plus the platforms that each service that runs between both stations will use and as such deduse which lines can/must be used. You'll get there maxand! First try on Exeter? Nil. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: maxand |
| Re: Exeter 1L20 timetable query 04/01/2012 at 09:17 #26778 | |
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maxand
1637 posts |
Yes - I'm wearing out the Pause button. Joking aside, this is a great sim. Thanks to all who helped create it. Log in to reply |
| Re: Exeter 1L20 timetable query 04/01/2012 at 10:42 #26784 | |
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Fireman Pat
69 posts |
I also enjoy Exeter, in fact halfway though the sim now, but prefer Bristol.
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