SAR Scenario Wilmington Freight

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## Open the '''Driver List''' (bottom left of the screen) and select the loco from there - click the drivers '''Eye''' icon to jump to the loco.
 
## Open the '''Driver List''' (bottom left of the screen) and select the loco from there - click the drivers '''Eye''' icon to jump to the loco.
 
# Take a few moments to get your bearings. Use the [[image:Line_Index_Label.png|link=SAR_Index|Location Index]] (this link will open in this window) and click on '''Gladstone''' to load its location details and track plans. In each location details page:-
 
# Take a few moments to get your bearings. Use the [[image:Line_Index_Label.png|link=SAR_Index|Location Index]] (this link will open in this window) and click on '''Gladstone''' to load its location details and track plans. In each location details page:-
#*the [[image:Tab_PH_Grey.png|link=|75px]] tab will reveal the optional '''Interlocking Tower''' paths into and out of each location (where available).
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#*the [[image:Tab_HM_White.png|link=|75px]] tab gives an overall summary of each location with a "potted" history (where available).
#*the [[image:Tab_TM_Grey.png|link=|75px]] tab will reveal the invisible [[image:Trackmark_Right.png|link=|alt=TM|8px]] '''Track Marks''' for '''Drive To''' commands.
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#*the [[image:Tab_PH_Grey.png|link=|75px]] tab identifies the optional '''Interlocking Tower''' paths into and out of each location (where available).
#*the [[image:Tab_IN_Grey.png|link=|75px]] tab will show all active industries and their commodities.
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#*the [[image:Tab_TM_Grey.png|link=|75px]] tab reveals the invisible [[image:Trackmark_Right.png|link=|alt=TM|8px]] '''Track Marks''' for '''Drive To''' commands.
#*the [[image:Tab_SW_Grey.png|link=|75px]] tab will give you the names, locations and settings of all junction switches as well as some switch sets you may want to use.
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#*the [[image:Tab_IN_Grey.png|link=|75px]] tab lists all active industries and their commodities.
# Each location page has direct links to the next locations so you can explore along the route.
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#*the [[image:Tab_SW_Grey.png|link=|75px]] tab describes the names, locations and settings of all junction switches as well as some switch sets you may want to use.
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# Each location 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.
 
# 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 '''TRS19 Driver''' and press the '''P''' key to start the session.
 
# Switch back to '''TRS19 Driver''' and press the '''P''' key to start the session.

Revision as of 10:11, 4 April 2021

ArrowLeft.png   3   Gladstone to Wilmington Local Freight  ArrowRight.png
A scenario in the SAR Peterborough Base Session
A twice weekly (if required) freight service from Gladstone to Wilmington dropping wagons at locations as required. Bottom

Wilmington Local Freight
 Duration:  3 hours
 Loco:  SAR T 257 on Gladstone Yard 2

Other Unrostered Locos:

  • SAR T 210 at Gladstone Depot
 Consist:  Attached to SAR T 257. 4 MTW wagons, 5 QLX wagons, 4 WHE covered wagons, 1 DB Guard Van. Each wagon has its destination as part of its name e.g. QLX Wirrabara 2 indicating it is the 2nd QLX wagon for Wirrabara.

Location Index

Location Index
Each location in the layout has a detailed set of track diagrams that provide a variety of information. The  Getting Started  guide below gives a summary of the information that is available.

To display the data click any Line Index graphic, or go to the bottom of the page for all the session links (all links will open in this window).
Getting Started:
  1. The first step is to pause the session by pressing the P key.
  2. Next locate your loco. Either:-
    1. Open the Finder Tool (press CTRL-F) and type, in the name field, the name of the loco. For example SAR T 257 (or just T 257 should be enough). Click the tick icon, OR
    2. Open the Driver List (bottom left of the screen) and select the loco from there - click the drivers Eye icon to jump to the loco.
  3. Take a few moments to get your bearings. Use the Location Index (this link will open in this window) and click on Gladstone to load its location details and track plans. In each location details page:-
    • the Tab HM White.png tab gives an overall summary of each location with a "potted" history (where available).
    • the Tab PH Grey.png tab identifies the optional Interlocking Tower paths into and out of each location (where available).
    • the Tab TM Grey.png tab reveals the invisible TM Track Marks for Drive To commands.
    • the Tab IN Grey.png tab lists all active industries and their commodities.
    • the Tab SW Grey.png tab describes the names, locations and settings of all junction switches as well as some switch sets you may want to use.
  4. Each location page has direct links to the adjacent locations so you can explore along the route.
  5. 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.
  6. Switch back to TRS19 Driver and press the P key to start the session.


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


 Tasks: 

  1. Take the train onto the Wilmington Line.
  2. Deliver wagons according to their destination names. WHE covered wagons are delivered to  Grain Silos . MTW flat wagons are delivered to the Yard  Goods Cranes . QLX wagons are delivered to the  Goods Sheds .
  3. Water at the Booleroo Centre  Water  Column.
  4. Turn the loco on the WYE at Wilmington.
  5. Coal and water the loco at the Wilmington  Loco Coal & Water  Stage.


Driving Notes:
  • The Wilmington Line is not signalled. Normally only one train is allowed on the line at any one time.
  • You have been issued with an authority ticket for the Wilmington Line.
  • The approaches to all locations are protected by invisible signals to prevent the AI Half Speed Slowdown Problem when approaching a signal at stop.
  • An Interlocking Tower is available for optional use at Gladstone (depart).
  • Trackmarks and industries have been provided for AI Drive To Trackmark, Drive via Trackmark and Drive to  Industry  commands. Click Location Index 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 Location Index for details.
Strip Map
Route Key

Links: All links will open in this window
ArrowLeft.png Scenarios
Session Scenarios List
Location Index
Location List
Rolling Stock
Rolling Stock
Industries
Active Industries
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This page was created by Trainz user pware in February 2021 and was last updated as shown below.


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