Absolute Block working

Finally (and I suppose this is not simulation-specific), the default colour for Block Bell messages is too dark to read - it makes it much easier to understand with the messages in a lighter colour.

One can argue both ways about whether the penalty for a late or missing TOL should be related to sending or acknowledging it

AB is a real challenge in this simulation, and I would like to make a few comments.

One can argue both ways about whether the penalty for a late or missing TOL should be related to sending or acknowledging it, but it's very confusing to have a message when the train reaches the home signal saying that TOL was not acknowledged in time, when the problem was some time earlier when TOL was not sent before the starter was passed (+ whatever tolerance is allowed).

This is particularly noticeable between Newhaven Town and Newhaven Harbour, where it seems necessary to send TOL before the train has left the platform - for me this merits a note in the Wiki if it's impractical to give a more generous margin.

The Up Intermediate Block between Bexhill and Pevensey is unusual with the slot from Havensmouth Crossing on the IB signal CCW5 preventing clearing of this signal until the train is around Collington. This is not as described in the Wiki, and a note is perhaps needed to remind the inexperienced Bexhill signaller not to send TOL too early (which locks CCW5).

I find it bizarre that Havenmouth Crossing closes without receiving Is Line Clear? from Bexhill. This could be annoying if a train has a problem at Collington.


I hope someone finds my comments helpful!

Traditionally it has always been the case that train entering section (TOL on sim) was given as the train passed the box rather than actually departed from station platforms