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Switching Runs Between Different Train Types 27/01/2012 at 09:37 #28292
Aurora
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Does the switching of runs (train descriptions) between trains with different set consists and types affect the playing of a sim?
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Last edited: 27/01/2012 at 09:42 by Aurora
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Re: Switching Runs Between Different Train Types 27/01/2012 at 09:44 #28295
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Broadly no, but subject to things like the motive power source for the train (i.e. you can't switch things and send an electric train down a non-electrified route, for example). Don't forget that the change will follow the set through as many "Next Workings" as show in the TT so it may be more than just a one-off change.
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Re: Switching Runs Between Different Train Types 27/01/2012 at 09:53 #28296
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The other thing to bear in mind, TOCs, drivers, and all the other train staff won't be very happy if you swap services that are operated by other TOCs.
An example of that is if you swap a paignton to exmouth service with an paignton to waterloo service. Even thouh they are both DMUs, the first would probably be a class 142 or 143, limited to 75 mph, and operated by first great western. The latter would be a class 158 or 159 which is limited to 90 mph and operated by south west trains

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Re: Switching Runs Between Different Train Types 27/01/2012 at 10:23 #28297
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This, of course, is what Control (aka The Brains) is there to do. How much it can (legitimately) be done depends on era (all British Rail or lots of TOCs), compatibility of stock (anything would couple to anything on the old Clockwork Railway Southern, but the advent of various- and often incompatible - autocouplers has made things difficult) and esoterica such as route availablility and drivers' traction knowledge. Of course a controller would know all that - or have the information to hand - to be able to take those decisions. The impression I get is that, since privatisation, the possibilities are enormously reduced as other responses allude to.
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