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Track Detonators V1.0
Detonators are usually deployed in groups of three, spaced 20 metres apart. When being used on electrified lines detonators must be placed on the rail which is furthest from the conductor rail (third rail). If a train is about to explode a detonator, personnel are required to stand at least 30 metres away from it and turn away. If a train unexpectedly explodes a detonator, the driver is required to stop immediately and investigate.
There are three types of detonator protection in the UK:
Emergency Protection: If a train is involved in an accident or fails and it is not possible to contact the signaller, then emergency protection must be used. Track circuit operating clips (TCOC) must be placed on all affected lines, and three detonators must be placed at a distance of 2 kilometres in the direction from which a train is most likely to approach.
Assistance Protection: If a train fails and communication can be made with the signaller, then assistance protection must be used. The driver of the failed train must place three detonators at a distance of 300 metres from the failed train in the direction from which the assisting train will approach (unless there is a stop signal within 300 metres of the rear of the failed train). The driver will remain at this assistance protection point with a red flag (or lamp in darkness) and await the assisting train.
Possession Protection: Possessions (worksites) on the railway are operated separately from the running lines and train movements inside them are not controlled by the signaller. Instead a PICOP (person in charge of possession) controls movement into and out of the possession in co-ordination with the signaller, and an Engineering Manager is responsible for movements of rail vehicles within the possession. Three detonators and a Stop Board are positioned at the entry and exit to the possession to prevent any unauthorised trains from entering accidentally, and also to clearly define the extent of the possession.
This pack has been designed so that once the detonator has been detonated, it will not detonate again, as per reality. However, due to a core TS limitation, there is no way for the detonator to differentiate between a player train or AI train, meaning that if AI is pathed on the same track in front of the player, it will set off the detonators that were probably meant for the player train. Therefore, you need to be careful to ensure that no AI passes over track with detonators meant for the player before the player train passes over them. Of course, given the above, you can use the detonators for AI which the player may see with the same caveat – no other train can pass over them before the AI you want to have them detonate under passes over them.
There are three types of detonator protection in the UK:
Emergency Protection: If a train is involved in an accident or fails and it is not possible to contact the signaller, then emergency protection must be used. Track circuit operating clips (TCOC) must be placed on all affected lines, and three detonators must be placed at a distance of 2 kilometres in the direction from which a train is most likely to approach.
Assistance Protection: If a train fails and communication can be made with the signaller, then assistance protection must be used. The driver of the failed train must place three detonators at a distance of 300 metres from the failed train in the direction from which the assisting train will approach (unless there is a stop signal within 300 metres of the rear of the failed train). The driver will remain at this assistance protection point with a red flag (or lamp in darkness) and await the assisting train.
Possession Protection: Possessions (worksites) on the railway are operated separately from the running lines and train movements inside them are not controlled by the signaller. Instead a PICOP (person in charge of possession) controls movement into and out of the possession in co-ordination with the signaller, and an Engineering Manager is responsible for movements of rail vehicles within the possession. Three detonators and a Stop Board are positioned at the entry and exit to the possession to prevent any unauthorised trains from entering accidentally, and also to clearly define the extent of the possession.
This pack has been designed so that once the detonator has been detonated, it will not detonate again, as per reality. However, due to a core TS limitation, there is no way for the detonator to differentiate between a player train or AI train, meaning that if AI is pathed on the same track in front of the player, it will set off the detonators that were probably meant for the player train. Therefore, you need to be careful to ensure that no AI passes over track with detonators meant for the player before the player train passes over them. Of course, given the above, you can use the detonators for AI which the player may see with the same caveat – no other train can pass over them before the AI you want to have them detonate under passes over them.
Armstrong Powerhouse Auto Updater
This utility tool will automatically download and install Armstrong Powerhouse Addons, including Branding Patches and Extra Stock Packs.
It was created in response to comments on Facebook posts in which people were noting the amount of redownloads they need to do due to AP Packs being improved and updated.
In simple terms, this tool will login to your AP account, index all of your purchased AP products, check to see if any have been updated since you last installed them, and if that is the case, it will download and install them without you having to do anything.
For this tool to run, you will require the latest version of Google Chrome available here: https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/chrome/.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DISABLE YOUR ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE AS IT IS PRONE TO REMOVING AP EXECUTABLE FILES WHEN YOU TRY TO RUN THEM. IT IS ALSO ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THE INCLUDED MANUAL BEFORE USING THE TOOL. WATCHING THIS TUTORIAL VIDEO IS ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
It was created in response to comments on Facebook posts in which people were noting the amount of redownloads they need to do due to AP Packs being improved and updated.
In simple terms, this tool will login to your AP account, index all of your purchased AP products, check to see if any have been updated since you last installed them, and if that is the case, it will download and install them without you having to do anything.
For this tool to run, you will require the latest version of Google Chrome available here: https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/chrome/.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DISABLE YOUR ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE AS IT IS PRONE TO REMOVING AP EXECUTABLE FILES WHEN YOU TRY TO RUN THEM. IT IS ALSO ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THE INCLUDED MANUAL BEFORE USING THE TOOL. WATCHING THIS TUTORIAL VIDEO IS ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
If you have any suggestions for improvements or encounter any issues, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/osPvcQFDtB1gtVQU9
This program has been released with the permission of Armstrong Powerhouse, however they do not endorse it and are not liable for any issues that you may have as a result of using the Auto Updater.
We also cannot be held responsible for any damage that this tool causes to your installation, nor is it in any way affiliated with Armstrong Powerhouse and must be considered as a wholly third party creation. It is essential to read the manual before attempting to use this tool, and it is advisable to have your anti-virus software disabled. Please only download and use this tool if you are happy to do this.
Credits: Jack Hales – tool creation, manual.
Thank you to the OTS team for your help testing this tool.
Timetable Library
In these pages you'll find scans of Mark Walker's Timetable collection (unless otherwise credited) which we're working through uploading in scan format to try and help budding scenario developers to widen their horizons,or just find new motivation. This collection has taken many years to put together and we feel it's better to give something back to the community.
Any requests?
Click on this LINK to access a list of timetables that are currently in our ownership,if you see one listed that you'd like scanning then put in a request via the support email at the top of the site and we'll add it to the list of requested scans. There's no guarantees with this service.
Terms:
We're more than happy for you to use our resources in both free and paid scenarios,all we ask is that you give us a credit and a link to our website,and if it's payware a free copy would be very much appreciated,though not expected!
The collection has cost hundreds of pounds to amass,and each one takes a number of hours to scan into a suitable format!
Thanks,and we hope you find it useful!
Any requests?
Click on this LINK to access a list of timetables that are currently in our ownership,if you see one listed that you'd like scanning then put in a request via the support email at the top of the site and we'll add it to the list of requested scans. There's no guarantees with this service.
Terms:
We're more than happy for you to use our resources in both free and paid scenarios,all we ask is that you give us a credit and a link to our website,and if it's payware a free copy would be very much appreciated,though not expected!
The collection has cost hundreds of pounds to amass,and each one takes a number of hours to scan into a suitable format!
Thanks,and we hope you find it useful!
Working Timetables
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Contributions:
We welcome contributions in the form of full scans of Working Timetables,if you'd like to contribute then please use the support link,or message us on FB!