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| Euston Sim 04/06/2014 at 15:28 #61293 | |
jimgos2005
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I am really liking the look of this Euston Simulation but unfortunately I am finding it impossible to play as I do not understand the use of the via buttons is there anyways you can play this sim like the others by reoving this facility
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| Euston Sim 04/06/2014 at 15:34 #61294 | |
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Stephen Fulcher
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If you look at Clives manual they are explained in there. Removing them would probably cause the timetable to be unworkable. Log in to reply |
| Euston Sim 04/06/2014 at 15:38 #61295 | |
headshot119
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" said:I am really liking the look of this Euston Simulation but unfortunately I am finding it impossible to play as I do not understand the use of the via buttons is there anyways you can play this sim like the others by reoving this facilityFor a quick example. Signal 65 on the Up Fast (Last main aspect signal before Euston station. To set a route into platform 7 : Click signal 65 Follow the line towards platform 7 You'll see via button J Click it Then continue along the line towards platform 7 Then click the platform exit arrow. Generally all you need to do is click each via button you come to along the route. "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| Euston Sim 04/06/2014 at 15:38 #61296 | |
Steamer
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To set routes in and out of Euston, you need to click the entry signal, then any via buttons which are on the line of the route, then the exit signal. For example, to set a route from the Up Fast to Platform 7, click the entry signal (65). Then trace the route the train needs to take with your mouse, and click any via buttons which are on that route- in this case J. Then click the exit triangle by Platform 7. Alternatively, you could get the train to follow a different path by instead clicking N, K and D. Note that not every route allowed by the tackwork is possible- you can't, for example, route via M, K and D. A list of allowed routes is in the manual. EDIT: Stephen and Headshot posted while I was typing. "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) Last edited: 04/06/2014 at 15:40 by Steamer Log in to reply |
| Euston Sim 04/06/2014 at 15:40 #61297 | |
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headshot119
4869 posts |
I like Steamer how we both choose that route for the example 
"Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Steamer |
| Euston Sim 04/06/2014 at 15:44 #61298 | |
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y10g9
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As Stephen said on Clive's website (the location of the manual for Euston) there is the route tables showing what the options are. The via buttons are present because of the large amount of different routing options through the station throat.
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| Euston Sim 04/06/2014 at 15:49 #61299 | |
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jimgos2005
129 posts |
I try to set a route by clicking the numbers and the route just goes dead for example it wont let me set the route
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| Euston Sim 04/06/2014 at 16:08 #61300 | |
northroad
872 posts |
You need to set the route as is explained in the Wiki User manual
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| Euston Sim 04/06/2014 at 16:29 #61301 | |
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Steamer
3997 posts |
" said:I try to set a route by clicking the numbers and the route just goes dead for example it wont let me set the routeYou need to click the blue dots, not the letters. "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 |
| Euston Sim 04/06/2014 at 19:55 #61309 | |
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clive
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" said:I am really liking the look of this Euston SimulationThank you. Quote: but unfortunately I am finding it impossible to play as I do not understand the use of the via buttons is there anyways you can play this sim like the others by reoving this facilityNo, there's no way to disable it and I have no intention of adding one. The real signallers (at least one of whom posts here) had to work with them, and you get used to them quickly enough. Log in to reply |
| Euston Sim 04/06/2014 at 22:21 #61313 | |
bfcmik
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Quote:The real signallers (at least one of whom posts here) had to work with them, and you get used to them quickly enough.I agree that you get used to them soon enough - I think it took me about 2 or 3 hours of 'game time' for it to be semi-automatic and probably 2 or 3 complete 'days' of game time for it to become automatic. Euston is my 2nd favourite Sim after Carlisle. Log in to reply |
| Euston Sim 05/06/2014 at 10:36 #61333 | |
lazzer
636 posts |
I can confirm this to be true. I always like playing the 1980 TT, especially with closed platforms or heavy delays (or both!) Because the sim is so busy, it only takes an hour or so to learn which buttons you need to press. Log in to reply |
| Euston Sim 05/06/2014 at 14:50 #61347 | |
Temple Meads
307 posts |
As others have have said it usually just takes practise to get the hang of them, I found the table in Clive's manual invaluable though - and still refer to it on occasions.
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| Euston Sim 06/06/2014 at 17:53 #61396 | |
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Muzer
718 posts |
Yes. It's a very fun sim, please do take the time/effort to learn how to use the via buttons effectively. It's well worth it!
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| Euston Sim 06/06/2014 at 20:09 #61405 | |
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kbarber
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" said:Yes. It's a very fun sim, <snip> As indeed was the box itself, even on a 'quiet' Saturday afternoon! Log in to reply |