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| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 05/01/2014 at 03:23 #53588 | |
LucasLCC
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In possibly what is one of my crazy moments, I've been working on a timetable for both Exeter and Westbury, with the intention of being able to chain. The years 2020, environmental targets have led to a heavy increase in rail traffic, both passenger and freight. Demand is so heavy that there is no breaks in service, and maintenance has been forced take place during normal service. Often causing heavy delays. The economic situation has meant stock has seen little change, although some new units have been introduced on local services, in am attempt to meet demand. These timetables are very intense, and a slight delay can have huge consequences. I'm hoping that both these will be ready by the end of the month, but am looking for some testers to assist. If you're interested, please let me know. Lucas. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: duncan89 |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 05/01/2014 at 11:04 #53590 | |
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GW43125
495 posts |
Maybe you could try an MP session with your chained TT in order to test it.
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| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 05/01/2014 at 12:36 #53592 | |
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Finger
220 posts |
" said:The years 2020, environmental targets have led to a heavy increase in rail traffic, both passenger and freight. Demand is so heavy that there is no breaks in service, and maintenance has been forced take place during normal service. Often causing heavy delays. Wouldn't track improvements take place in such a scenario, so that heavy delays don't happen? What you describe is like the reality of Czechoslovakia near the demise of the socialist regime. That said, I'd be all for testing the TT, MP or not. Although I'm not really a fan of dystopian prophecies. Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 05/01/2014 at 12:56 #53593 | |
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GW43125
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Good point. I would also be up for testing the TT if you need me to.
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| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 05/01/2014 at 17:39 #53595 | |
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Jsun
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" said:" said:The NIMBYs must've won out then. We've got that in America, not a lot of team players about these days.The years 2020, environmental targets have led to a heavy increase in rail traffic, both passenger and freight. Demand is so heavy that there is no breaks in service, and maintenance has been forced take place during normal service. Often causing heavy delays. Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 05/01/2014 at 17:57 #53596 | |
jc92
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theres also a project X timetable set either released or WIP for Exeter, Bristol and westbury I beleive which has the same basic premise and structure
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| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 05/01/2014 at 19:28 #53599 | |
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LucasLCC
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" said:theres also a project X timetable set either released or WIP for Exeter, Bristol and westbury I beleive which has the same basic premise and structureProject X is certainly available on Exeter, as it's one of my favourite timetables. That's what has prompted me to do this. Project X however is not available on Westbury as far as I know. Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 05/01/2014 at 20:35 #53600 | |
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John
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A Project X timetable was definitely made for Westbury, as I have it. It no longer appears to be available for download, however.
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| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 05/01/2014 at 23:08 #53602 | |
headshot119
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" said:A Project X timetable was definitely made for Westbury, as I have it. It no longer appears to be available for download, however.Odd as it was certtainly released, and no changes where needed to it. Perhaps it got lost in the reshuffle. I'll get Alan to reupload it when he's back in the UK. "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 |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 05/01/2014 at 23:37 #53603 | |
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AndyG
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" said:" said:Have a look at this download - Westbury.zip - as its author is Alan G and titled Project X, so I think it's the one.A Project X timetable was definitely made for Westbury, as I have it. It no longer appears to be available for download, however.Odd as it was certtainly released, and no changes where needed to it. Perhaps it got lost in the reshuffle. I'll get Alan to reupload it when he's back in the UK. Edit: Appears to be 100% compatible with current Loader version, no errors/warnings reported. I can only help one person a day. Today's not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look too good either. Last edited: 05/01/2014 at 23:42 by AndyG Log in to reply The following user said thank you: agilchrist |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 06/01/2014 at 21:27 #53629 | |
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nnr
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Westbury 2020 run to 0830 and no problems via loader [apart from the fact you need eyes in the back of your head and reflexes as fast as camera shutter!] :-)
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| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 06/01/2014 at 21:52 #53630 | |
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duncan89
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Lucas, Will definitely help out testing your new TT, and if I have time I shall put together an MP if that is indeed allowed by the administrators. You can PM me if you want. Would love to play a really complex busy Exeter/Westbury chain as these are 2 of my favourite sims. I often host the Bristol Epicness TT which always seem to attract some good players! Bring it on :-) Duncan. Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 06/01/2014 at 23:22 #53636 | |
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LucasLCC
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Thanks for all those who have offered to help, both on here and via private message. I'll be sending you all a message later in the week, so sorry if I haven't had chance to reply yet. It's the joys of exam week at university! So far I have around 150 journeys in place on the Westbury sim, and around 70 on the Exeter sim. It's looking like there will be around 250 trains passing between the two panels. So I assure you, it's certainly busy. I'm aiming to have the westbury ready for testing in around three weeks, and Exeter shortly after. Westbury will be tested first, and then Exeter will be amended around it. Lucas Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 08/01/2014 at 21:02 #53685 | |
Class 86
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250 Moves via Castle Cary? Oh yes that will be funny over these long Block Sections  I'm really looking forward to your Timetables.Greetings Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 08/01/2014 at 22:41 #53686 | |
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Finger
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" said:" said:What you describe is like the reality of Czechoslovakia near the demise of the socialist regime.The NIMBYs must've won out then. We've got that in America, not a lot of team players about these days. Not really - there were very few (almost none) NIMBY initiatives back then. Quote: 250 Moves via Castle Cary? Oh yes that will be funny over these long Block Sections Actually it's not that bad - the needed headway is about 7 minutes which means you totally can put 250 trains at full speed through there. Mixed and slow speed traffic is more of a problem. Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 08/01/2014 at 23:13 #53687 | |
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LucasLCC
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" said:Quote:The changes in speed are what make it so tight. Between the express trains, the locals and the freight. And of course, the odd engineering or special train.250 Moves via Castle Cary? Oh yes that will be funny over these long Block Sections As a player you'll have to be very careful which order they pass Blatchbridge Jn. The last think you need is for a local via Frome to block the passage of an Express. Some of the services run at a fixed frequency. For example a local service runs between Westbury and Taunton every half hour between 04:10 and around ten at night, you then have the longer distance trains that aren't so regular, and often have shunting at Westbury and Exeter to get in the way. Platform allocations at Westbury are quite tight, and a late express could miss its slot. It doesn't take much to fill up a three platform station! Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 09/01/2014 at 15:04 #53701 | |
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jeffh16
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" said:" said:is that 125 moves in each direction? or 250 in each, 250 would be quite over the limit on my sums!" said:What you describe is like the reality of Czechoslovakia near the demise of the socialist regime.The NIMBYs must've won out then. We've got that in America, not a lot of team players about these days. Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 12/01/2014 at 08:46 #53798 | |
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GW43125
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" said:Thanks for all those who have offered to help, both on here and via private message. I'll be sending you all a message later in the week, so sorry if I haven't had chance to reply yet.Have not received a message (Sorry if you are too busy do do it yet I am impatient and excited :)) Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 12/01/2014 at 10:20 #53800 | |
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LucasLCC
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" said:" said:That'll be me being a tad slow! I'll try and get a message sent when I get in tonight. At the moment I'm enduring a nice slow trip through Dawlish on a 150. That said, any slower and I may not every get home again!Thanks for all those who have offered to help, both on here and via private message. I'll be sending you all a message later in the week, so sorry if I haven't had chance to reply yet.Have not received a message (Sorry if you are too busy do do it yet I am impatient and excited :)) Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 12/01/2014 at 10:34 #53801 | |
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GW43125
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I know how it feels. 10 minute stop in Dawlish warren only to be overtaken by an HST or 20mph from waterloo to twickenham last night... http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/W30520/2014/01/11/advanced It's my fault. I'm known to be Very impatient! Last edited: 12/01/2014 at 10:35 by GW43125 Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 12/01/2014 at 16:46 #53813 | |
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LucasLCC
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I've also got the bad luck of another 150 for the return. And on Wednesday I'm also on a 150. I dislike the timing!
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| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 12/01/2014 at 17:00 #53814 | |
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GW43125
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" said:I've also got the bad luck of another 150 for the return. And on Wednesday I'm also on a 150. I dislike the timing! Bad luck :( Maybe the summer saturday schedule will give you a better chance 
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| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 26/01/2014 at 09:17 #54241 | |
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GW43125
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Still No reply! Sorry for being impatient. Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 26/01/2014 at 10:07 #54243 | |
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LucasLCC
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Sorry, I'm being a tad slow. I'll get around to it (hopefully) tonight. At the moment all of the local services are in, and there is around 200 of those. Westbury has a local movement every four minutes or so. Now it's the tricky part of working the expresses and freights in. The locals run at a fairly set frequency, and I'm hoping they don't get too repetitive. Log in to reply |
| Westbury / Exeter Fictional 2020 15/02/2014 at 06:42 #55590 | |
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lionel87
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Are you still progressing with these timetables? I'm only asking because I've not heard anything. I'm still looking forward to testing them.
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