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| Level Crossing Bug? 16/10/2018 at 09:32 #112666 | |
ajax103
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I'm currently playing 58050's 1994 to 1995 timetable on Easy setting which to me ought to mean no faults period. However Fobbing AHB near Pitsea and Stanford-Le-Hope on the seems to vary between Fault (in red) and Raised/Working (in white)... Now I've asked the driver of 7Z01 to check the line thinking they would be able to check the crossing barriers too but it seems they're only interested in a actual obstruction on the line... So how come this is happening? What is the procedure to do as I doubt I'm meant to send trains though at line speed or am I? Post has attachments. Log in to view them. Log in to reply |
| Level Crossing Bug? 16/10/2018 at 12:39 #112671 | |
jc92
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It shows failed because it has remained down longer than its meant to. This is because the tamper is travelling at 2mph so hits the trigger TC but doesn't clear the crossing like a normal trains do. What your seeing is the correct indication from the crossing warning you it has been down too long and therefore road users might start crossing it of their own accord "We don't stop camborne wednesdays" Log in to reply The following users said thank you: TUT, ajax103 |
| Level Crossing Bug? 16/10/2018 at 12:42 #112673 | |
AlexRail575
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Which sim? I haven't heard of LC's failing in game before... this is probably caused by the train taking an unusually long time before crossing the barriers (which, given that it's a freight with headcode 7, max 45 MPH, isn't that surprising, even ignoring that it's actually going much slower...). [Oh sorry for the double post somebody seems to have been quicker than me...] Last edited: 16/10/2018 at 12:44 by AlexRail575 Reason: None given Log in to reply |
| Level Crossing Bug? 16/10/2018 at 15:09 #112674 | |
headshot119
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If you are certain that the failure of the AHBC was due to prolonged occupation of the crossing track circuit then: - If the crossing returns to the correct state nothing needs to be done - If the crossing is still showing failed when the next train arrives you need to advise the driver to approach the crossing at caution, pass over only if safe to do so. "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: ajax103 |
| Level Crossing Bug? 16/10/2018 at 18:53 #112689 | |
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ajax103
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headshot119 in post 112674 said:If you are certain that the failure of the AHBC was due to prolonged occupation of the crossing track circuit then:Approach the crossing at caution that is the same as check for obstructions right? Log in to reply |
| Level Crossing Bug? 16/10/2018 at 20:14 #112692 | |
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headshot119
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ajax103 in post 112689 said:headshot119 in post 112674 said:In SimSig for all intents and purposes yes. In real life no.If you are certain that the failure of the AHBC was due to prolonged occupation of the crossing track circuit then:Approach the crossing at caution that is the same as check for obstructions right? "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 |
| Level Crossing Bug? 18/10/2018 at 01:03 #112719 | |
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Phil-jmw
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If you use the Emergency Replacement button on 730 signal it suppresses the strike-in for Fobbing LC (and simulates to some extent the barriers being on local control, which they would be for a machine working in the vicinity of the crossing controls (treadles and track circuits)). Wait for 7Z01 to call up from 730 signal then reset the Emergency Replacement button and this will cause the crossing to activate. The barriers will still show failed after approx 3 & 1/2 mins because of the time it takes 7Z01 to clear the crossing but at least they aren't down for half an hour before 7Z01 gets there.
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| Level Crossing Bug? 18/10/2018 at 15:06 #112728 | |
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clive
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Phil-jmw in post 112719 said:If you use the Emergency Replacement button on 730 signal it suppresses the strike-in for Fobbing LC (and simulates to some extent the barriers being on local control, which they would be for a machine working in the vicinity of the crossing controls (treadles and track circuits)).Looking at typical circuits, an AHB in local control should show as failed on the panel. In fact, as soon as someone opens the door to the control room or cabinet it should show failed. Log in to reply |
| Level Crossing Bug? 18/10/2018 at 16:53 #112729 | |
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jc92
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clive in post 112728 said:Phil-jmw in post 112719 said:Incidentally (although perhaps a discussion in its own right) could an option to fail or take local control of an AHB be added to the incident control panel? Might come in handy for certain scenarios.If you use the Emergency Replacement button on 730 signal it suppresses the strike-in for Fobbing LC (and simulates to some extent the barriers being on local control, which they would be for a machine working in the vicinity of the crossing controls (treadles and track circuits)).Looking at typical circuits, an AHB in local control should show as failed on the panel. In fact, as soon as someone opens the door to the control room or cabinet it should show failed. "We don't stop camborne wednesdays" Log in to reply |
| Level Crossing Bug? 18/10/2018 at 17:33 #112730 | |
9pN1SEAp
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I find it bizarre that a failed AHB doesn't seem to be interlocked to the signalling to prevent trains flying through at line speed.
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| Level Crossing Bug? 18/10/2018 at 19:49 #112733 | |
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jc92
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9pN1SEAp in post 112730 said:I find it bizarre that a failed AHB doesn't seem to be interlocked to the signalling to prevent trains flying through at line speed.Probably because its effectively a right side failure (barriers stuck down preventing traffic, rather than stuck raised) and there's also a chance of an unnecessary SPAD if the signal is thrown back in front of a train when the AHB is failed but still safe. "We don't stop camborne wednesdays" Last edited: 18/10/2018 at 19:49 by jc92 Reason: None given Log in to reply |
| Level Crossing Bug? 19/10/2018 at 18:56 #112749 | |
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Phil-jmw
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clive in post 112728 said:Phil-jmw in post 112719 said:By 'control room' do you mean relay room? I wouldn't think that opening a relay room door would cause the barriers to indicate failed, but opening the control panel door on the barrier pedestal might (I'll bow to greater knowledge on this one). Level Crossing Attendants are required to contact the signaller before opening anything so that there are no nasty surprises with crossings alarming as failed.If you use the Emergency Replacement button on 730 signal it suppresses the strike-in for Fobbing LC (and simulates to some extent the barriers being on local control, which they would be for a machine working in the vicinity of the crossing controls (treadles and track circuits)).Looking at typical circuits, an AHB in local control should show as failed on the panel. In fact, as soon as someone opens the door to the control room or cabinet it should show failed. Log in to reply |
| Level Crossing Bug? 19/10/2018 at 19:40 #112750 | |
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Stephen Fulcher
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Opening the door to either the Local Control Unit or the barrier machines themselves will cause the crossing to show failed, although some older installations will have a time delay before it does. The relay room door won't, but it might have an intruder alarm that sometimes repeats back to the signal box if the technician is too slow to cancel it. Log in to reply |
| Level Crossing Bug? 19/10/2018 at 23:03 #112754 | |
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clive
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jc92 in post 112729 said:Option to fail doesn't seem worth it; a real AHB will report failure when the relevant conditions happen, not just arbitrarily. Local control is a thought. Mantis 21948. Log in to reply |
| Level Crossing Bug? 20/10/2018 at 11:55 #112755 | |
Peter Bennet
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jc92 in post 112733 said:9pN1SEAp in post 112730 said:Though given it's a half-barrier that's a presumption based on the compliant behaviour of a motorist sat there for a while.I find it bizarre that a failed AHB doesn't seem to be interlocked to the signalling to prevent trains flying through at line speed.Probably because its effectively a right side failure (barriers stuck down preventing traffic, rather than stuck raised) and there's also a chance of an unnecessary SPAD if the signal is thrown back in front of a train when the AHB is failed but still safe. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |