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| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 04/03/2017 at 11:42 #93484 | |
ProfessorStupid
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Hi everyone! I am reasonably new to Simsig, however I understand the concepts now. I am wondering what the best simulation for a single controller would be? I'd like it to have some challenge to it but not so big its impossible to do solo. I have three monitors so I can spread a simulation across multiple displays if required. Thanks in Advanced Thomas Log in to reply |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 04/03/2017 at 11:56 #93485 | |
KymriskaDraken
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If you want a bit of a challenge you could try Salisbury with the 1985 timetable. Plenty of shunting and trains visiting every siding on the patch. The York, Leeds (all three), Rugby (three again), and Tyneside sims can be managed by a single player, and you have ARS to help out if needed. Some of the bigger areas, like Victoria or Wimbledon, can be run by one person but you need ARS to keep an eye on the rest of the patch. Kev Log in to reply |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 04/03/2017 at 12:22 #93486 | |
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ProfessorStupid
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Hi Kev, thanks for that Info. I'll give them a go. Thomas Log in to reply |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 04/03/2017 at 13:43 #93491 | |
belly buster
368 posts |
You can always have a crack at a bigger sim and run it at 0.75 speed or even 0.5 while you build up some confidence. Derby solo is a good challenge for a donationware sim. Log in to reply |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 04/03/2017 at 14:08 #93492 | |
Steamer
3985 posts |
Anything in the 'Beginner' section of this list should be fine for a relatively new solo player: https://www.SimSig.co.uk/Wiki/Show?page=usertrack:areainfo
"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 The following user said thank you: ProfessorStupid |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 04/03/2017 at 19:19 #93500 | |
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ProfessorStupid
52 posts |
I hadn't seen that list, thank you for linking it. I'll try some of those 
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| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 04/03/2017 at 20:06 #93502 | |
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RainbowNines
272 posts |
Highly recommend Carlisle, which is noted as an intermediate sim, but with a modern timetable is more than manageable on an individual basis. Not so much with the 79-80 timetable mind! Log in to reply |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 06/03/2017 at 18:25 #93524 | |
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ProfessorStupid
52 posts |
Thanks. Carlisle looks very intimidating but I'll give it a go!
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| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 06/03/2017 at 19:10 #93525 | |
DriverCurran
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Good evening Thomas I can heartily recommend the excellent Oxted and Lancing. Oxted will get you used to starting to make regulating decisions (a number of sections of single line) and Lancing will be a good start to learning the art of working level crossings (Very simple two track railway but with a large number of crossings) Lastly just have to say enjoy your time with us. Paul You have to get a red before you can get any other colour Log in to reply |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 06/03/2017 at 20:30 #93528 | |
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RainbowNines
272 posts |
ProfessorStupid in post 93524 said:Thanks. Carlisle looks very intimidating but I'll give it a go!I would certainly see it as a step up from Lancing and similar, but it looks worse than it is - in the modern timetable an awful lot of the southern half of the sim can just be left to run, and a fair number of routes aren't used. But try another first and work your way up, that's fair enough! Log in to reply |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 06/03/2017 at 21:06 #93530 | |
pedroathome
916 posts |
Depending on what you're looking for, I'd highly recommend something along the lines of Exeter, Westbury, Brighton or Derby. These are all fairly managable single player sims. OK the area may be quite large, but with their supplied timetables are not too intensive James Log in to reply |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 07/03/2017 at 04:27 #93543 | |
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Lardybiker
771 posts |
I started on Stafford. Busy enough to provide a challenge but not super over whelming. I then moved up to Kings Cross. The '85 or '79 TT's are very difficult for a single player due to all the headcode changes but the modern timetbale is manageable. Log in to reply |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 08/03/2017 at 20:50 #93563 | |
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ProfessorStupid
52 posts |
Thanks everyone for the advice. I'm currently doing some Liverpool Street (with ARS running the lines in) to get my head around fast platform allocation and slotting. I'll move onto the suggestions very soon though!
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| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 09/03/2017 at 03:00 #93564 | |
Hap
1040 posts |
I found that If you are an 'Internal* (someone who works in the railway) that some of the basic signalling rules were already patched into the head. I started off with Simulations from my area. (Scotland) Motherwell and Paisley showed up and I got a lot of my sim experience from those two sims. Now I hit most of the others available. I Have just started to host simulations. If you find yourself online whilst I am hosting, please feel free to join in and I can guide you through things, as would anyone else that is also taking part of the session. Externally, there are many sources throughout the internet to get the rules of signalling etc, but again, joining some games and getting right into the mix of things will give you the best experience. I may start to do hosting sessions for new users who want to learn a bit more and take part and perhaps one day host a sim themselves. I'm no genius to this all, even with 11 years experience in the railway, but I would like to think what I have learned, I can pass on to others. Craig How to report an issue: www.SimSig.co.uk/Wiki/Show?page=usertrack:reportanissue Log in to reply The following users said thank you: ProfessorStupid, Monostori |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 09/03/2017 at 10:14 #93566 | |
DaveHarries
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ProfessorStupid in post 93484 said:Hi everyone! Other candidates for single-player sessions would be Aston, Coventry and Leamington Spa / Fenny Compton. Two other ones, if they ever appear, would be Stourbridge Junction and Walsall. Dave Log in to reply |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 09/03/2017 at 18:14 #93573 | |
Guts
604 posts |
Lardybiker in post 93543 said:I started on Stafford. Busy enough to provide a challenge but not super over whelming.Exactly the same as me. Log in to reply |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 10/03/2017 at 13:42 #93591 | |
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P*Funk
34 posts |
I went Royston, Oxted, Brighton, Carlisle 79/80. I think things escalated rather disproportionately. 
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| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 10/03/2017 at 19:47 #93600 | |
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ProfessorStupid
52 posts |
CGilmour in post 93564 said:I found that If you are an 'Internal* (someone who works in the railway) that some of the basic signalling rules were already patched into the head. I started off with Simulations from my area. (Scotland) Motherwell and Paisley showed up and I got a lot of my sim experience from those two sims. Now I hit most of the others available.That would be great!! I'll keep an eye out for one of your hosts! Log in to reply |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 11/03/2017 at 11:22 #93608 | |
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ledgero2
93 posts |
Westbury is easily managable for one person, that was the first sim I played. Exeter or Gloucester also reasonable.
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| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 17/03/2017 at 22:41 #93701 | |
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GW43125
495 posts |
ledgero2 in post 93608 said:Westbury is easily managable for one person, that was the first sim I played. Exeter or Gloucester also reasonable.I started on Exeter, was challenging at first but soon worked itself out. If you're looking at payware, I find the Rugbys are easily manageable without ARS, and I suppose York too. Log in to reply |
| Best Simulation for a Single Controller 29/03/2017 at 14:36 #94205 | |
VInce
579 posts |
Having worked in Derby PSB I found it almost impossible for a single person to operate the three panels, especially at service start up time.. I gave up after 2 hours sim time totally exhausted.. Vince I walk around inside the questions of my day, I navigate the inner reaches of my disarray, I pass the altars where fools and thieves hold sway, I wait for night to come and lift this dread away : Jackson Browne - The Night Inside Me Log in to reply |