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The information in this Wiki Page applies to both TANE and TRS19.

What are Track Priority Markers?

In Summary:
	Track priority markers are purple coloured track markers that are invisible in Driver Mode but visible in Surveyor Mode. They are used to direct specific trains through the track section where they are placed
	Track priority markers are NOT a substitute for Driver Commands or Interlocking Towers

Adding a Track Priority Marker

Steps: . Open the Track Tool . Select the Trackmark button . Select the Track Priority Marker . Click on the track location where the priority marker is to be placed This will place the Priority Track Marker on the track and open its properties window. Click the label Priority 2 to select one of level 1, 2 (the default selection), or 3. These priority values have no set meanings but can be assigned to specific trains to force them through the selected section of track (the track sections are defined as between consecutive junction point sets).

Assigning Priority Levels to Trains

Each locomotive can be assigned a priority level of 1, 2 or 3. Priority 2 is the default level. Again, these values have no set meaning beyond what you decide they will mean.

For example you could assign priority 1 to express trains and 3 to slow general freight stopping trains.

Priority Marker Operation

	Priority Track Markers only work on AI controlled trains. They have no effect on manually controlled trains
	Priority Track Markers "fool" an AI train that has the same priority level into "thinking" that the path containing the marker is the shortest possible path, even when it is not
	If the priority level of the AI train does not match the priority level of the marker, then the AI will ignore the marker and select its own path which may be the one containing the priority marker
	If the specified path is blocked (e.g. by another train), then the AI will ignore the Priority Track Marker and find another path
	The direction that the Priority Track Marker is pointing has NO effect on its operation

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