SAR Scenario Gladstone-Peterborough Freight V2

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27   Gladstone to Peterborough Local Freight  A scenario in the SAR Peterborough Base Session v2.0

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Local stopping freight services between Gladstone and Peterborough

 When, Where and With What 

Era:  1920s to 1960s  Duration:  2 hrs each way  Locos:  At Gladstone:- SAR T 201 SAR T 210 SAR 865 SAR 866 At Peterborough:- SAR T 23 SAR T 180 SAR T 233 SAR 407 SAR 858 SAR 867

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Each location in the layout has a detailed set of track diagrams that provide a variety of useful information The  Getting Started  guide below gives a summary of what is available. To display this information click any graphic, or go to the bottom of the page for all the session links (all links will open in this window).

Getting Started: If you have already closed the opening message window then the first step is to pause the session by pressing the  P  key. If you decide to set the session clock to a different starting time (for example: to match the train timetable shown below) then follow the instructions shown in the Orders section Next locate your loco. Either:- Open the Finder Tool (press  Ctrl   F ) and type, in the Name field, the name of the loco, for example SAR T 200 (or just T 200 should be enough). Click the tick icon, OR Open the Driver List (bottom left of the screen) and then scroll through the list to find either:- the loco name (e.g. SAR T 200) OR the driver icon (e.g. named Driver 200) - this is a non-animated icon then click the drivers Eye icon to take control of the loco Take a few moments to get your bearings. Click (this link will open in this window) to show the location details and track plans for Gladstone. In each location details page:- the  tab gives an overall summary of each location with a "potted" history (where available). the  tab reveals the invisible  Track Marks for Drive To commands. the  tab lists all active industries and their commodities. the  tab describes the names, locations and settings of all junction switches as well as some switch sets you may want to use. Each location details page has direct links to the adjacent locations so you can explore along the route. When you are ready to start, reload the Peterborough Base Session page (click the Scenarios button on your current location page) and select this Scenario again or just use the Back button on your browser - whichever is quicker. Switch back to Trainz Driver Mode Close the opening message window and, if Pause is shown on the screen, press the  P  key to start the session.

Tutorial: A tutorial on using these scenarios is provided in the link on the left. The link will open in this window

Orders: Proceed to Jamestown and unload the Jamestown CCC (coal) wagons at the  Loco Coal & Water  Stage. Water the loco if required. Store the empty coal wagons on one of the  Loco Depot Siding  roads. Proceed to Peterborough and unload one of the Peterborough CCC (coal) wagons at the Sub Depot  Loco Coal  Stage and the remaining CCC wagons at the Main Depot  Loco Coal & Water  Stage. Store the empty coal wagons on one of the  Loco Depot Siding  roads. Unload the Tank wagons at the Main Depot  Loco Fuel & Water  Point. Store the empty Tank wagons on one of the  Loco Depot Siding  roads. Coal and water the loco and stable in the  Loco Depot Shed  yard. The Base Session has the clock set to start at This can be changed to any required time. For the details see SAR Scenario Session Time Change  Gladstone-Peterborough Local Freight Timetable    Days Train № M F 228 W 229   Gladstone Depot CEFJØWX dep  06:30  06:30   Yard dep  06:50A  06:50A   Caltowie FX arr  07:12D  07:12D     dep  07:27  07:27   Jamestown CFØWX arr  07:351  07:351   Yard      D    D   Depot     cw   cw Jamestown dep  08:02  08:02   Belalie North FX arr    ..  08:14D   dep  08:14  08:29   Yongala FX arr  08:25D  08:40D     dep  08:40  08:55   Peterborough CEFJØWX arr  08:53  09:08   Goods Shed      D    D   Main Loco Depot     cw   cw Service and stable loco bold time = arrive/depart time plain time = timing point Service Symbols: L Load U Unload A Attach wagons D Detach wagons S Stable loco/wagons a on request stop c coal (if required) w water (if required) 1 Cross train 111   Location Symbols: Δ = Turning Triangle C = Loco Coal Loader E = Engine Depot F = Fixed Signals J = Junction Ø = Loco Turntable W = Loco Water Tank X = Crossing Loop

Driving Notes: A summary of the facilities and product loads at all locations along the line is provided in the link The approaches to all locations are protected by invisible signals to prevent the AI Half Speed Slowdown Problem when approaching a signal at stop. Trackmarks and industries have been provided for AI Drive To Trackmark, Drive via Trackmark and Drive to  Industry  commands. Click for details. Manual (no AI) driving is possible. As a visual driving aid, a Caution warning sign has been placed at the location of the Main Approach Dn and Main Approach Up trackmarks. Click for details. If driving manually in yards, you are responsible for correctly setting any catch points.

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This page was created by Trainz user pware in June 2024 and was last updated as shown below.

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