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| Platform blocked 09/01/2017 at 21:10 #91402 | |
Hackscribble
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I'm running Royston with the "Platform 1 blocked" scenario. I've managed to keep things running up to about 7:20, and found out about editing the timetable to avoid being marked down when re-routing to platform 2. Now I have 3R52 entered at Baldock. Timetabled into platform 2 at 7:20, and returning to Baldock as 1R52 departing at 7:40. What's the right way to deal with it blocking the only platform for 20 minutes? Edit the timetable so 1R52 leaves early? Or shunt it into the down loop while other traffic passes? Or something else? Last edited: 09/01/2017 at 21:11 by Hackscribble Reason: typo Log in to reply |
| Platform blocked 09/01/2017 at 21:42 #91403 | |
Steamer
3920 posts |
Hackscribble in post 91402 said:I'm running Royston with the "Platform 1 blocked" scenario. I've managed to keep things running up to about 7:20, and found out about editing the timetable to avoid being marked down when re-routing to platform 2.Route it into the Down Loop, and only let it out when the last train before it's due to depart has passed. You'll need to ring the shunter to tell him that the train is going to the Down Loop. "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: Hackscribble |
| Platform blocked 09/01/2017 at 22:04 #91405 | |
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MarkC
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Steamer in post 91403 said:Hackscribble in post 91402 said:The downloop is not electrifed so you would be unable to route an EMU to it.I'm running Royston with the "Platform 1 blocked" scenario. I've managed to keep things running up to about 7:20, and found out about editing the timetable to avoid being marked down when re-routing to platform 2.Route it into the Down Loop, and only let it out when the last train before it's due to depart has passed. I would say you would just have to hold it at the signal before the station. you could allow the next train to leave early but in that case you would need to ensure that any stops after royston are also taken in to account as if it stops at A&M it may end up being held there until departure time and any train behind would also be held. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Hackscribble |
| Platform blocked 10/01/2017 at 15:10 #91419 | |
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clive
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Hackscribble in post 91402 said:What's the right way to deal with it blocking the only platform for 20 minutes? Edit the timetable so 1R52 leaves early?That's going to annoy anyone planning to catch it! Hold it on the approach. Another option, since it's a ECS and not a passenger train, would be to run it through the station on to one of the two tracks on the Cambridge side, then bring it back once the conflicting train is clear. This requires at least one unsignalled move. Nobody said it was going to be easy. Log in to reply |