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Table of Contents
PenzanceOfficial Files
Introduction
Start-Up Options
Features
Absolute Block
Labels
Panel Notes
Timetable Notes
1976
2009
2015
2019
Level Crossings
Multiplayer & Chaining
Hot Keys
Reference Section
Signal Number Plan
Signal Box Prefix Codes
Platform & Siding Lengths
Splash Screens
Additional Information
Version History
Penzance
Official Files
| Title | Version | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Simulation | 1.0 | 09/10/2020 |
| 1976 WTT (0400 Start included) | 1.5 | 09/10/2020 |
| 15/10/2009 WTT (0445 Start included) | 1.0 | 09/10/2020 |
| 08/04/2015 WTT (0440 & 1400 Starts included) | 1.0 | 09/10/2020 |
| 09/01/2019 WTT (0400 & 1400 Starts included) | 1.0 | 09/10/2020 |
Current versions only shown; old versions listed in Version History
Additional user-written timetables are available to download here Link to simulation's TT download page .
Introduction
This simulation covers Penzance Signal Box in Cornwall.
It is a mid-sized four platform terminus station with a Depot and single line approach.
The signal box is an ideal beginner simulation, featuring a "bit of everything" that SimSig has to offer.
Start-Up Options
Scale of problems
This will set the level/quantity of failures that you should expect in the sim. In None and Low setting, TDs will also be interposed at the siding entry points. In Medium and High setting, the TDs are not interposed
Train Operated Route Release:
This is a standard option as to whether or not Train Operated Route Release (TORR) is on in the sim. It is disabled by default and applies to all signals in the sim.
Features
Absolute Block
Details on how to operate the Absolute Block system can be found in the separate Absolute Block manual .
Labels
There are selectable options to display Signal Numbers (SGN), Point Numbers (PTN) and Track Circuit Numbers (TCN).
These are selected by left clicking on the relevant orange box at the top left hand side of the simulation. If you have one option selected and then select another the first option will automatically deselect. Right clicking an active number box will turn it off.
Panel Notes
There is only one workstation in this simulation, Penzance. This works Absolute Block to the next signal box, St Erth.
Trains towards Penzance T&RSMD need telephone permission from the Shunter before sending them in. You will be able to set the route without permission but will be penalised for doing so.
You cannot set a route upto either Signal PZ26 or Signal PZ28 unless an onward route is set, and these signals have to be showing a proceed aspect before any signal reading up to them will display a proceed aspect.
You cannot signal a train from PZ2 signal into the Carriage Reception Line with Long Rock Crossing in Auto. If you have the auto selected on the crossing the signal will not clear.
Trains booked to the Down Sidings or Sea Sidings will exit the sim unless they are timetabled back out in the opposite direction, in which case they will reverse immediately behind PZ71 or PZ44 signals respectively.
Timetable Notes
1976
Based on a Friday from the original WTT from 1976.
No station working book was available so platforming was to ensure longer trains fit into the platforms.
Given the amount of shunts, engine changes etc. nearly every possible move is used within this timetable.
2009
Based on 15th October 2009.
2015
Based on 8th April 2015.
2019
Based on 9th January 2019.
Level Crossings
| Name | Type | Panel | Located Between | Protecting Signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Rock | MCB-CCTV | Penzance | St Erth and Penzance | PZ2, PZ65 and PZ66 |
| Ponsandane | UWC with Telephone | Penzance | Long Rock and Penzance | PZ2, PZ15, PZ19, PZ20, PZ22 and PZ66 |
Multiplayer & Chaining
The simulation is not compatible with any other for Chaining and being one workstation is impractical for multiplayer.
Hot Keys
In addition to the standard shortcut keys , the following are available:
No hotkeys are provided as the simulation will comfortably fit on one screen in full.
Reference Section
Signal Number Plan
Penzance Signal Number PlanThis is a PDF copy of the sim with the inbuilt sim numbers switched on. Press the SGN button in the top left of the sim to display the numbers
This is an Adobe Acrobat PDF files. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer you can get a free download of the latest version from the Adobe website .
Signal Box Prefix Codes
| Code | Box |
|---|---|
| PZ | Penzance |
| SE | St Erth |
Platform & Siding Lengths
Platform Lengths
| Location | Platform | Length (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Penzance | 1 | 300m |
| 2 | 320m | |
| 3 | 250m | |
| 4 | 230m |
Siding Lengths
| Location | Loop Name | Length (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Penzance | Up Loop Siding | 440m |
| Carriage Reception West (PZ20 to PZ24) | 420m | |
| Link Line (PZ43 to PZ52) | 65m |
Splash Screens
| Splash1.jpg | (C) Steve Fulcher |
| Splash2.jpg | (C) Train Photos (CC BY-SA 2.0 ) (Source ) (Resized) |
| Splash3.jpg | (C) Steve Fulcher |
Additional Information
Compromises
Train Ready to Start indicators are provided in SimSig for all four platforms at Penzance, this is not the case in reality.
In reality there is an "Axle Counter Override" in the station throat to guard against the higher than average number of track circuit failures due to sea water incursions. This is not included in the simulation.
In non-TORR mode, Long Rock Crossing will not auto-raise. This is a limitation with the Core Code which is common across many simulations.
Version History
Last edited by y10g9 on 13/05/2022 at 16:09