Prr semaphor train signal rules manual#
I only have a small layout anyway but if it were larger I think I would still prefer manual operation. I personally dislike the idea of having a computer run my trains for me. I think there are advantages and disadvantages of all methods. You can see some info and pictures of the layout here - although it has progressed more since these photos were taken. Another friend who is building a large (21m x 12m) 1 Gauge layout as far as I know is also using dead sections, as he intends to run with manual signal control with a number of operators (people not computers!). A friend with a modular 1 Gauge layout uses dead sections, as does our club 1 Gauge layout. I would also have some trepidation entrusting control of a $5000 1 Gauge loco to computer control without dead sections, because if something goes wrong and a train runs through where it shouldn't, then the consequences would be huge. Plus, we have a number of different people manning the layout with differing levels of experience, so keeping things simple is better than sophistication! Our club exhibition layout operates on dead sections, because we need reliability and predictability when running the layout at exhibitions. It's a journey, and you may well eventually end up at that level. Don't feel belittled or put off because others with more experience say 'This is the way you must do it'. Once you get more experience, then the fully automated solution might appeal. If dead section signal control works for you then by all means go for it.
Prr semaphor train signal rules software#
Not everyone wants to have exact prototypical running, and may not necessarily have Central Stations, expensive software and PC's dedicated to running their layouts. I know sometimes Dale gets a bit preachy on this topic, but each modeller should do what they are comfortable with with regards to the technology. I've said this before, but each to their own as there is no right or wrong way to stop trains. Not if you're using the proper braking modules. With the "track power cutter system" the train would take of as a rocket in the same moment the green light comes on. Almost impossible to do if the signal was switching track current. You can see the signals turning green before the train starts off. How is the Swedish Google translation of this page:? S88 detection points is all that is needed to know where the trains are and it works with any decoder all the way back to the c80. Trains are unmodified (no resistors) and can run with pickup shoes in any location. and not a single piece of track gets its power removed and there are no braking sections or other analog nonsense. My layout is fully automated, with prototypical signalling, accelerations and decelerations, sound effects, light effects, train announcements, departure boards, automatic routing, hidden station management, etc. It looks pretty neat.Įxactly, nothing like showing video of stuff actually working! It is the logical way of doing a digital train layout. This guy on Youtube seem to have automated his layout using only the CS3+ and S88 feedback. So I am very much advising to go to computer control: so many new possibilities without crawling under the train table to fix or change wiring (I am too old to do that now ) smooth train control and very precise stopping location no obligation to have signals in non visible area (they are only cosmetic) no additional complexity for trains in the other direction very easy double direction block system and train reversing So lots of drawbacks compared with computer control (I am using Rocrail) more complex cabling issues search, etc.
some old digital locos go in the wrong direction after a while, lights and sound are turned off at a red signal, On the other hand, to switch off current for signals, to use slow down circuits, etc in digital operation this brings drawbacks such as: There is still the (red) wires to interrupt current so I am confused.
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