Switches & Switch Signs - Revision history

Slobodan: Undo revision 31690 by Slobodan (talk)

2025-04-03T22:30:54Z

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	Switches are moveable pieces of {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|~~tracks~~}} designed to steer {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, switches can be operated in many ways:		Switches are moveable pieces of {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|track}} designed to steer {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, switches can be operated in many ways:
	* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch\|comms radio}} aimed at the switch		* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch\|comms radio}} aimed at the switch
	* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}		* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}

Slobodan: Tweak

2025-04-03T22:29:52Z

Tweak

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	Switches are moveable pieces of {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|~~track~~}} designed to steer {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, switches can be operated in many ways:		Switches are moveable pieces of {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|tracks}} designed to steer {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, switches can be operated in many ways:
	* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch\|comms radio}} aimed at the switch		* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch\|comms radio}} aimed at the switch
	* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}		* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}

Slobodan: Tweaks

2025-03-17T22:20:36Z

Tweaks

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	* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch\|comms radio}} aimed at the switch		* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch\|comms radio}} aimed at the switch
	* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}		* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}
	* Using {{pll\|Switch Setter\|switch setter~~}} {{pll\|Gadget Installation\|~~gadget}}		* Using {{pll\|Switch Setter\|switch setter gadget}}
	* Using mouse cursor in mouse mode		* Using mouse cursor in mouse mode
	* By manually interacting with the switch lever		* By manually interacting with the switch lever
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	~~Announcing~~ sign has a red “Y” shape on a white background, indicating an upcoming switch ahead and the end of the current {{pll\|Speed Limit Signs\|speed limit}} section. It has a white appendix sign underneath, indicating the distance remaining to the switch, in kilometers. For example, a distance of 400m would be marked as "0.4".		The announcing sign has a red “Y” shape on a white background, indicating an upcoming switch ahead and the end of the current {{pll\|Speed Limit Signs\|speed limit}} section. It has a white appendix sign underneath, indicating the distance remaining to the switch, in kilometers. For example, a distance of 400m would be marked as "0.4".

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	~~Navigational~~ sign is located on the switch itself. It shows a diagonal white line on a red background, indicating the direction the switch is set to. Changing the switch will move the sign to point in a different direction, along with the track alignment.		The navigational sign is located on the switch itself. It shows a diagonal white line on a red background, indicating the direction the switch is set to. Changing the switch will move the sign to point in a different direction, along with the track alignment.

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	When operating long {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|trains}} in reverse, {{pll\|Distance Tracker\|distance tracker}} can be very useful to navigate switches.		When operating long {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|trains}} in reverse, a {{pll\|Distance Tracker\|distance tracker gadget}} can be very useful to navigate switches.
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	[[Category:Infrastructure\|5]]		[[Category:Infrastructure\|5]]

Slobodan: Marked this version for translation

2025-03-11T14:13:40Z

Marked this version for translation

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	* By manually interacting with the switch lever		* By manually interacting with the switch lever

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	When crossing a switch from the diverging end, it needs to be aligned to the desired direction of travel. When crossing it in the opposite direction, however, the switch doesn't need to be aligned. It will automatically change to the track that the crossing wheels are coming from.		When crossing a switch from the diverging end, it needs to be aligned to the desired direction of travel. When crossing it in the opposite direction, however, the switch doesn't need to be aligned. It will automatically change to the track that the crossing wheels are coming from.

Slobodan: Diverging/converging section

2025-03-11T14:13:36Z

Diverging/converging section

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	Switches are moveable pieces of {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|track}} designed to steer {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, switches can be operated in many ways:		Switches are moveable pieces of {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|track}} designed to steer {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, switches can be operated in many ways:
	* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch\|~~Comms~~ radio}} on the switch		* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch\|comms radio}} aimed at the switch
	* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}		* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}
	* Using {{pll\|Switch Setter\|~~Switch~~ setter}} {{pll\|Gadget Installation\|gadget}}		* Using {{pll\|Switch Setter\|switch setter}} {{pll\|Gadget Installation\|gadget}}
	* Using mouse cursor in mouse mode		* Using mouse cursor in mouse mode
	* By manually interacting with the switch lever		* By manually interacting with the switch lever

			When crossing a switch from the diverging end, it needs to be aligned to the desired direction of travel. When crossing it in the opposite direction, however, the switch doesn't need to be aligned. It will automatically change to the track that the crossing wheels are coming from.

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Leko at 15:08, 10 March 2025

2025-03-10T15:08:59Z

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	When operating long trains in reverse, {{pll\|Distance Tracker\|distance tracker}} can be very useful to navigate switches.		When operating long {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|trains}} in reverse, {{pll\|Distance Tracker\|distance tracker}} can be very useful to navigate switches.
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	[[Category:Infrastructure\|5]]		[[Category:Infrastructure\|5]]

Slobodan: Marked this version for translation

2025-03-07T01:36:01Z

Marked this version for translation

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	Navigational sign is located on the switch itself. It shows a diagonal white line on a red background, indicating the direction the switch is set to. Changing the switch will move the sign to point in a different direction, along with the track alignment.		Navigational sign is located on the switch itself. It shows a diagonal white line on a red background, indicating the direction the switch is set to. Changing the switch will move the sign to point in a different direction, along with the track alignment.

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	When operating long trains in reverse, {{pll\|Distance Tracker\|distance tracker}} can be very useful to navigate switches.		When operating long trains in reverse, {{pll\|Distance Tracker\|distance tracker}} can be very useful to navigate switches.
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	[[Category:Infrastructure\|5]]		[[Category:Infrastructure\|5]]

Slobodan: Link tweaks

2025-03-07T01:35:48Z

Link tweaks

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	Switches are moveable pieces of {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|track}} designed to steer {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, switches can be operated in many ways:		Switches are moveable pieces of {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|track}} designed to steer {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, switches can be operated in many ways:
	* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch\|Comms radio ~~in switch mode~~}} on the switch		* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch\|Comms radio}} on the switch
	* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}		* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}
	* Using {{pll\|Switch Setter\|Switch setter}} {{pll\|Gadget Installation\|gadget}}		* Using {{pll\|Switch Setter\|Switch setter}} {{pll\|Gadget Installation\|gadget}}
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	Announcing sign has a red “Y” shape on a white background, indicating an upcoming switch ahead and the end of the current speed limit section. It has a white appendix sign underneath, indicating the distance remaining to the switch, in kilometers. For example, a distance of 400m would be marked as "0.4".		Announcing sign has a red “Y” shape on a white background, indicating an upcoming switch ahead and the end of the current {{pll\|Speed Limit Signs\|speed limit}} section. It has a white appendix sign underneath, indicating the distance remaining to the switch, in kilometers. For example, a distance of 400m would be marked as "0.4".

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Slobodan: Fix link

2025-03-07T01:28:46Z

Fix link

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	Switches are moveable pieces of {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|track}} designed to steer {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, switches can be operated in many ways:		Switches are moveable pieces of {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|track}} designed to steer {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, switches can be operated in many ways:
	* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch ~~Mode~~\|Comms radio in switch mode}} on the switch		* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch\|Comms radio in switch mode}} on the switch
	* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}		* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}
	* Using {{pll\|Switch Setter\|Switch setter}} {{pll\|Gadget Installation\|gadget}}		* Using {{pll\|Switch Setter\|Switch setter}} {{pll\|Gadget Installation\|gadget}}

Slobodan: Cleanup

2025-03-07T01:28:27Z

Cleanup

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	Switches are moveable pieces of track designed to steer ~~trains~~ in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session difficulty settings, ~~by default they~~ can be operated ~~by hand, using a comms~~ radio~~, and with the mouse cursor~~ in ~~mouse~~ mode.		Switches are moveable pieces of {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|track}} designed to steer {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, switches can be operated in many ways:
			* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch Mode\|Comms radio in switch mode}} on the switch
	~~<!--T:2-->~~		* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}
	~~Additionally, switches can be read and changed remotely using schematic~~ station and route maps~~, if~~ the ~~driver owns a~~ Dispatcher license.		* Using {{pll\|Switch Setter\|Switch setter}} {{pll\|Gadget Installation\|gadget}}
			* Using mouse cursor in mouse mode
	~~<!--T:3-->~~		* By manually interacting with the switch lever
	~~Installing a~~ switch ~~setter gadget allows reading and setting switches ahead too, with a small onboard device.~~

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	There are two types of signs associated with switches: ~~the~~ announcing and ~~the~~ navigational one.		There are two types of signs associated with switches: announcing and navigational one.

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	~~The announcing~~ sign has a red “Y” shape on a white background, indicating an upcoming switch ahead and the end of the current speed limit section. It has a white appendix sign underneath, indicating the distance remaining to the switch, in kilometers. For example, a distance of 400m would be marked as "0.4".		Announcing sign has a red “Y” shape on a white background, indicating an upcoming switch ahead and the end of the current speed limit section. It has a white appendix sign underneath, indicating the distance remaining to the switch, in kilometers. For example, a distance of 400m would be marked as "0.4".

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	~~The navigational~~ sign is located on the switch itself. It shows a diagonal white line on a red background, indicating the direction the switch is set to. Changing the switch will move the sign to point in a different direction, along with the track alignment.		Navigational sign is located on the switch itself. It shows a diagonal white line on a red background, indicating the direction the switch is set to. Changing the switch will move the sign to point in a different direction, along with the track alignment.

			When operating long trains in reverse, {{pll\|Distance Tracker\|distance tracker}} can be very useful to navigate switches.
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	~~Note to Sloba: Add Distance Tracker~~

	~~{{See also\|Comms Radio Switch\|Speed Limit Signs\|Grade Signs\|Track ID Signs\|Dispatcher\|Route Map\|Station Map\|Switch Setter}}~~
	[[Category:Infrastructure\|5]]		[[Category:Infrastructure\|5]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:28, 7 March 2025
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	Switches are moveable pieces of {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|track}} designed to steer {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, switches can be operated in many ways:		Switches are moveable pieces of {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|track}} designed to steer {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|rail vehicles}} in one of two possible directions. Depending on the session {{pll\|Difficulty\|difficulty settings}}, switches can be operated in many ways:
	* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch ~~Mode~~\|Comms radio in switch mode}} on the switch		* Using {{pll\|Comms Radio Switch\|Comms radio in switch mode}} on the switch
	* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}		* Using {{pll\|Station Map\|station}} and {{pll\|Route Map\|route}} schematic maps with the {{pll\|Dispatcher\|Dispatcher license}}
	* Using {{pll\|Switch Setter\|Switch setter}} {{pll\|Gadget Installation\|gadget}}		* Using {{pll\|Switch Setter\|Switch setter}} {{pll\|Gadget Installation\|gadget}}