RE: (erielack) Fictional EL What if

["Michael Riley" <wdperson_@_hotmail.com>]

> >      There are some issues concerning running tracks over
> > other lines.  I
> > don't think the program has crossing diamonds.  However,
> > people are always
> > coming out with new tips, tricks and additional items for the
> > game.  You can
> > create just about any area.  Doing the Griffith area would
> > definately be
> > neat.
>
>
>Are you sure diamonds aren't possible in the game? Has anyone tried?

check out this link:
http://www.train-sim.com/dcforum/DCForumID6/1516.html

> > It would be tricky in setting up non-EL trains to run
> > through the
> > area.  Say you are running an EL train stopped at a signal,
> > waiting for a
> > train to clear.  That may not be possible.  I am sure it will
> > be something
> > that could be designed and possibly developed in the future.

The above link attempts to answer this question also.

>I believe that is possible using the rules that you can set up. For 
>example,
>a signal change could be attached to a train passing one point just before
>the diamond and passing another point past the diamond. Lots of logic
>necessary here, but it's doable.
>
>Not always - remember, you can just run trains for no purpose - 
>"joyriding."
>But yes, the game is much more engrossing with concrete objectives in 
>place.


I agree 100%.  Fun to see the sights, but trying some activities makes it a 
fun game.

Mike Riley

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