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RE: (erielack) Fictional EL What if

Wow! That second screenshot looks AWFULLY like the Griffith, IN diamonds!


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Riley [mailto:wdperson_@_hotmail.com] 
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 4:09 PM
> To: paultup_@_lucent.com; eriewalt@hotmail.com; 
> erielack_@_lists.railfan.net
> Subject: RE: (erielack) Fictional EL What if
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> > >      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
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> > > 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.
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> >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.
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> I agree 100%.  Fun to see the sights, but trying some 
> activities makes it a 
> fun game.
> 
> Mike Riley
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