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| Marylebone Version 3.0 05/08/2015 at 18:25 #74783 | |
GeoffM
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Version 3.0 of the very popular Marylebone simulation is now available. Please click "check for updates" in the Loader. This version consolidates the two 2015 eras into the final one decided on by Network Rail and Chiltern Railways. Because of major changes to the Princes Risborough to Bicester, and Bicester to Oxford sections, unfortunately saved games will be incompatible with this new version. Timetables will, however, continue to be compatible even though a couple of station names have changes (Bicester Village and Oxford Parkway). Enjoy the inner and outer splitting distants approaching Bicester South Junction! SimSig Boss Log in to reply The following users said thank you: slatteryc, tjfrancis, Banners88, officer dibble, jc92, DaveHarries, Steamer |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 05/08/2015 at 23:01 #74800 | |
jc92
3685 posts |
Out of curiosity, what is the purpose of an Auto button on OB1792 at Bicester Village? a terminal siding seems like a very strange place to have a signal with auto working. also how does automatic working on OB1787 and OB1794 work with a CCTV crossing in the middle of the route? "We don't stop camborne wednesdays" Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 05/08/2015 at 23:06 #74801 | |
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GeoffM
6376 posts |
I suspect the auto button is future provision for the double tracking to Claydon and beyond. As for the autos across the crossing, yes, unusual, but maybe the auto-lower has something to do with it.
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| Marylebone Version 3.0 05/08/2015 at 23:14 #74802 | |
DaveHarries
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Nice job. I noticed those splitting distants and, if they are commissioned, it would be interesting to see them close up. I admit I don't think I have ever seen an MAS splitting distant. Dave Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 06/08/2015 at 07:52 #74805 | |
Muzer
718 posts |
" said:I suspect the auto button is future provision for the double tracking to Claydon and beyond. As for the autos across the crossing, yes, unusual, but maybe the auto-lower has something to do with it.Maybe they hope that they'll be replacing the crossing with a bridge or something? Guessing this is on the Oxford to Bicester section; this would make sense because I suppose it'll have to be significantly altered for the increased frequencies of East West Rail. Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 06/08/2015 at 08:08 #74806 | |
Mattyq
259 posts |
" said:Nice job. I noticed those splitting distants and, if they are commissioned, it would be interesting to see them close up. I admit I don't think I have ever seen an MAS splitting distant."MAS"? Multiple aspect signal? (As opposed to a searchlight signal)? I can't find it in the glossary. Not fat ..... fluffy!! (G Iglesias) Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 06/08/2015 at 08:22 #74807 | |
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GW43125
495 posts |
" said:Nice job. I noticed those splitting distants and, if they are commissioned, it would be interesting to see them close up. I admit I don't think I have ever seen an MAS splitting distant.There are a couple near Airport Jn if you're ever heading that way. Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 06/08/2015 at 09:06 #74808 | |
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Sacro
1171 posts |
" said:" said:Multiple Aspect Signalling, as opposed to SemaphoreNice job. I noticed those splitting distants and, if they are commissioned, it would be interesting to see them close up. I admit I don't think I have ever seen an MAS splitting distant."MAS"? Multiple aspect signal? (As opposed to a searchlight signal)? Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Mattyq |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 06/08/2015 at 09:57 #74809 | |
Andrew G
552 posts |
" said:" said:I've seen Auto Buttons over CCTV crossings before. You can see it here over Narborough CCTV LC when supervised by Croft.I suspect the auto button is future provision for the double tracking to Claydon and beyond. As for the autos across the crossing, yes, unusual, but maybe the auto-lower has something to do with it.Maybe they hope that they'll be replacing the crossing with a bridge or something? Guessing this is on the Oxford to Bicester section; this would make sense because I suppose it'll have to be significantly altered for the increased frequencies of East West Rail. https://www.flickr.com/photos/llangollen_signalman/6336539961/in/album-72157628110176730/ Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 06/08/2015 at 10:03 #74810 | |
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JamesN
1607 posts |
Colour light split distants seem to be quite common on the western - there are 6 between London and Didcot alone!
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| Marylebone Version 3.0 06/08/2015 at 10:16 #74811 | |
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GW43125
495 posts |
" said:Colour light split distants seem to be quite common on the western - there are 6 between London and Didcot alone! Whoa. I spent two whole days on a Thames rover and only saw two... Saw plenty of green banners though! Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 06/08/2015 at 10:56 #74814 | |
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JamesN
1607 posts |
" said:" said:SN212 approaching Ealing Broadway on the Up Main (for crossing UM > UR at Acton West)Colour light split distants seem to be quite common on the western - there are 6 between London and Didcot alone! SN271 approaching Hayes on the Down Main (for divergence at Airport Jn) SN312 at West Drayton East on the Up Relief (for crossing UR > UM at Stockley) T1624 approaching Ruscombe on the Up Relief (for crossing UR > UM at Ruscombe) T1759 at Scours Lane on the Down Relief (for crossing DR > DM at Tilehurst East) T1764 approaching Tilehurst on the Up Main (for crossing UM > UR at Tilehurst East) Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 06/08/2015 at 16:22 #74823 | |
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GeoffM
6376 posts |
The splitting distant in question is a repeater - that is the aspect (sorry!) about ME187R which is less common.
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| Marylebone Version 3.0 06/08/2015 at 19:34 #74831 | |
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njimiller
142 posts |
Out of interest (I haven't updated yet as I'm on holiday) is Marylebone now chainable to Leamington - timetables permitting? Oh and as I'm away - feel free to release more new sims, you usually do!
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| Marylebone Version 3.0 06/08/2015 at 20:15 #74832 | |
headshot119
4869 posts |
" said:Out of interest (I haven't updated yet as I'm on holiday) is Marylebone now chainable to Leamington - timetables permitting? Oh and as I'm away - feel free to release more new sims, you usually do!I'm away from the main PC to test it with the new version of Marylebone, but yes Leamington was built to be compatible so there shouldn't be an issue, and it worked in testing previously. Though at the moment I don't think there's a cross compatible TT that's been released. Though my TT writer is working on one. "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Last edited: 06/08/2015 at 20:16 by headshot119 Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 07/08/2015 at 10:10 #74850 | |
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slatteryc
254 posts |
ON the new branch .... are you supposed to run trains along the single line stretch not the double track .... I can't see how to easily cross trains over at Bicester town to the other line ... or maybe I'm taking crazy pills it does seem to merrily putter back down the reversible but it doesn't seem right to not use the other track Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 07/08/2015 at 10:52 #74852 | |
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Muzer
718 posts |
The situation before the current works had the entire branch singled IIRC (correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think there were any passing loops), so this can best be simulated by using just the single line. Basically, the issue is that the layout is not designed for the old timetable. I doubt you'll have any trains terminating at Bicester Town/Village in the new timetable when it comes out (if it's not out already). If/when someone writes a timetable designed for the new layout, you'll be able to use it much more accurately. Last edited: 07/08/2015 at 10:53 by Muzer Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 07/08/2015 at 13:28 #74859 | |
ajax103
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" said:The situation before the current works had the entire branch singled IIRC (correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think there were any passing loops), so this can best be simulated by using just the single line. Basically, the issue is that the layout is not designed for the old timetable. I doubt you'll have any trains terminating at Bicester Town/Village in the new timetable when it comes out (if it's not out already).Just one point to make, on the sim Bicester Village in the 2015 layout is still labelled as Bicester Town on the overall view of the Marylebone sim however it has its correct name in list of locations under Timetable. That said with regards to Chiltern and their Marylebone to Oxford services will they likely just be extended Bicester North terminators or new services altogether? The reason I mention it is because I am currently playing a solo session of Marylebone and just for my own use am editing the timetable so the Bicester North terminators now divert to Bicester Village to give a connection with the Oxford to Bicester Village services. Depending on the timetable, I may look into extending the Oxford to Bicester Village services to Marylebone and the Marylebone to Bicester Village services to Oxford but of course it depends if it's actually feasible to do so or will be interesting to say the least. so far so good though.... Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 07/08/2015 at 13:41 #74862 | |
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Muzer
718 posts |
IIRC the decision to rename Bicester Town to Bicester Village was made unilaterally by Chiltern (and, naturally, opposed by local residents who are resenting their town being taken over by a shopping centre). Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm not sure that it's really gone through the usual channels - it might in the end amount to just Chiltern branding the station Bicester Village on their signage and PIS systems and nobody else following suit. I believe Chiltern are doing a total timetable recast for the Bicester services. The main low point is that Stratford-upon-Avon is losing most of its through services. EDIT: Here's a good summary of the recast: http://www.railforums.co.uk/showpost.php?p=2207533&postcount=1 Last edited: 07/08/2015 at 13:44 by Muzer Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 07/08/2015 at 14:16 #74863 | |
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TimTamToe
664 posts |
" said:Out of interest (I haven't updated yet as I'm on holiday) is Marylebone now chainable to Leamington - timetables permitting? Oh and as I'm away - feel free to release more new sims, you usually do!Well yes the tradition has been kept up with the release of Huddersfield. Perhaps you should go away more often, for the rest of us to get more sims Nick lol Gareth Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 07/08/2015 at 14:56 #74864 | |
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metcontrol
227 posts |
" said:I believe Chiltern are doing a total timetable recast for the Bicester services. The main low point is that Stratford-upon-Avon is losing most of its through services.Just to add to that - they have also moved the Aylesbury via LU / Amersham service around the clockface, so they leave Marylebone at 27,57 minutes past each hour. This helps us (LU) as it means the Chiltern is out of the way and not held up by any late Chesham services crossing over at Chalfont. It also has a side effect of freeing a northbound/down path for any diverted Birmingham trains during disruption. Edit: Missed the 2nd bullet point on the link, which more or less says what I said above :doh Last edited: 07/08/2015 at 14:57 by metcontrol Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 08/08/2015 at 19:25 #74922 | |
Steamer
3984 posts |
" said:Because of major changes to the Princes Risborough to Bicester, and Bicester to Oxford sections, unfortunately saved games will be incompatible with this new version.Does this include saves made when running in 2013 mode? "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 |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 16/08/2015 at 06:54 #75147 | |
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Haraubrad
103 posts |
Hi There, is there a timetable compatible with the 2015 mode? Aub Log in to reply |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 16/08/2015 at 15:13 #75159 | |
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Steamer
3984 posts |
While messing around, I've noticed that it's impossible to set a route from OB1787 or OB9017 towards Claydon. A 'No route between selected signals' error is displayed. Is this intentional? " said: Hi There,The default timetable can be run in 2015 mode, with the Oxford- Bicester Town shuttle service simulated. No timetables make use of the full layout at the moment, as the route hasn't been opened in real life yet. "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 |
| Marylebone Version 3.0 16/08/2015 at 17:26 #75163 | |
Meld
1111 posts |
" said:Hi There,There should be one out soon, chainable with Leamington as well, subject to a couple of final successful tests. Passed the age to be doing 'Spoon Feeding' !!! Log in to reply |