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== Observation Log ==
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== Initial Observation Log ==
 
=== 29th July 2006 ===
 
=== 29th July 2006 ===
 
With some signalling tweaks, trains are using it to overtake. They are also, however, using it to cut corners. Cheeky trains....
 
With some signalling tweaks, trains are using it to overtake. They are also, however, using it to cut corners. Cheeky trains....
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We have also developed the first junction for this design.
 
We have also developed the first junction for this design.
  
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=== Final observation ===
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This system did allow overtaking, but some things should be specially noted:
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* Closer diverging points should exist, since trains can wait a while or stop
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* L_L_R_R should be done and is easily possible in busy points of the network
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* LBR (L__B__R) is easily upgradable to L_L_R_R when there isn't stuff in the way
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Overall, it allowed a higher volume of traffic than a normal LR mainline would have handled. It in comparison to an LL_RR mainline has not been done; However it could be assumed that with well designed junctions it would be similar
 
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Revision as of 23:06, 7 August 2006

by OwenS

Overview

LBR Mainlines are arranged in a 3x1 configuration, of:

Left | Bidirectional | Right

Current stage: Examination - Watch traffic on the first live test track Pros:

  • Takes up less track than an LL_RR mainline and can be compressed more
  • Downgrades to LR more easily where needed
  • Allows both over and undertaking
  • Relatively easy to upgrade to LL_RR in future (Although the junction limitations remain)

Cons:

  • More complex signalling
  • Lower capacity than LL_RR
  • Junction positions are restricted

Minimum width: 5 tiles: Primarily (L__B__R), Connectors (L_L_R_R)

R&D Overview
Idea Player Draft of idea Testing Completed Remarks
LBR Mainlines OwenS Done Done Done
L_L_R_R Overtaking Mainlines OwenS Done Done Done checked
Multi speed trains with LBR and L_L_R_R Mainlines OwenS Done Done Done checked


Initial Observation Log

29th July 2006

With some signalling tweaks, trains are using it to overtake. They are also, however, using it to cut corners. Cheeky trains.... We do not have enough traffic to determine it it's complexity and additional size will pay off.

Also, I am adding a new peice of work to go with this: Determine if, using the LBR system, it is possible to run differing speed trains on the same network without aversely affecting the faster train's speed. Currently, we have several different speed locomotive sets:

  • ICE-3: Fastest
  • ICE-1: Seccond fastest (Used to GOB, since it was originally just the town drop)
  • BR182: Electrified freighter
  • ICE-TD: To TNT, which isn't electrified
  • DE-AC33C: For non-electrified freight

Currently, there are no noticable problems with this configuration.

We have also developed the first junction for this design.

Final observation

This system did allow overtaking, but some things should be specially noted:

  • Closer diverging points should exist, since trains can wait a while or stop
  • L_L_R_R should be done and is easily possible in busy points of the network
  • LBR (L__B__R) is easily upgradable to L_L_R_R when there isn't stuff in the way

Overall, it allowed a higher volume of traffic than a normal LR mainline would have handled. It in comparison to an LL_RR mainline has not been done; However it could be assumed that with well designed junctions it would be similar

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