The Bidye Traction - Revision history

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	Enjoy.		Enjoy.


	Phil Skene		Phil Skene

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	Phil Skene		Phil Skene

	Adelaide		Adelaide

	September 2014		September 2014

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

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			== Introduction ==

	The Bidye Traction Railroad is a short line electric traction railroad serving several inter-dependent industries. It is the last remnants of a once far more extensive traction		The Bidye Traction Railroad is a short line electric traction railroad serving several inter-dependent industries. It is the last remnants of a once far more extensive traction

Rob at 01:36, 9 January 2015

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	=== Session 3 - Easy Street ===		=== Session 3 - Easy Street ===

	''“Chuck and Joe, Dispatcher here.''		''“Chuck and Joe, Dispatcher here...''

	''The barge with tank cars and hoppers has just arrived.''		''The barge with tank cars and hoppers has just arrived.''
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	=== Session 4 - Freight Train Arrival ===		=== Session 4 - Freight Train Arrival ===

	''“Chuck and Joe, Dispatcher here.''		''“Chuck and Joe, Dispatcher here...''

	''A Class 1 will arrive soon and drop off freight cars.''		''A Class 1 will arrive soon and drop off freight cars.''
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	=== Session 5 - Steam Shift ===		=== Session 5 - Steam Shift ===

	''“Willy and Joe, Dispatcher here.''		''“Willy and Joe, Dispatcher here...''

	''The mercury arc rectifiers are still down so you will have to work the shift using that borrowed UP steam switcher.''		''The mercury arc rectifiers are still down so you will have to work the shift using that borrowed UP steam switcher.''
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	No AI trains operate.		No AI trains operate.

			== Known Issues ==

			While Trainz AI is generally excellent it is not infallible. Sometimes an AI may pass a signal at danger and block an AI coming from the opposite direction. If this occurs the Player may have to take manual control of the AI train to clear the blockage.

			When a session is launched “Help” may be activated, with the red/green arrows appearing over the switches, and it may be impossible to turn Help off. Exiting and re-launching the session may solve this issue.

			Sometimes freight cars may fail to load or unload at interactive industries. Shuffle the consist forward or back to re-spot the cars. They should then load or unload correctly at the second or subsequent attempt.

			== Finally ==

			While it does follow prototypical railroad practices, the layout is intended to be fun. It is for enjoyment. Don’t take it too seriously.

			But beware of the illusion. The comment by one person about another of my model layouts was ''“It’s slightly disconcerting to see what is obviously a real railroad located in a garden shed.”''

			Enjoy.

			Phil Skene
			Adelaide
			September 2014

Rob at 01:33, 9 January 2015

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Rob at 01:32, 9 January 2015

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Rob at 01:30, 9 January 2015

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	Make a save before attempting any heroic manoeuvre with an AI train.		Make a save before attempting any heroic manoeuvre with an AI train.

			=== Session 4 - Freight Train Arrival ===

			“Chuck and Joe, Dispatcher here.

			A Class 1 will arrive soon and drop off freight cars.

			Take the gondolas loaded with tin plate and the tank cars loaded with diesel fuel over to Kan and Kontainer.

			Unload and leave the cars at the Freight Depot and Fuel Point respectively.

			Pick up the box cars standing at K and K. They are loaded with crates of empty tin cans.

			Deliver and unload the empty paint cans at the Soul Vents Depot.

			With the empty box cars and the empty tank cars standing at Soul Vent in tow, proceed to Pouser Peadrik to load crates of furniture into the box cars.

			Spot the loaded box cars and empty tank cars on our track that is next to that used by the Class 1 to drop off the cars earlier.

			A Class 1 will pick them up later. This will end your shift.

			Take care with the Class 1 trains using the main line.

			Dispatcher out.”

			=== Session 5 - Steam Shift ===

			“Willy and Joe, Dispatcher here.

			The mercury arc rectifiers are still down so you will have to work the shift using that borrowed UP steam switcher.

			Coal and water the locomotive first. Then gather up all the freight cars and load them onto the ferry barge.

			There are two coal hoppers, four tank cars, two grain hoppers and three box cars. When loading the barge you must keep freight cars of the same type together; and for stability it is absolutely essential the barge be loaded center track first, left track second and right track last.

			I will contact you when the barge is loaded.

			Take care with the Class 1 trains using the main line.

			Dispatcher out.”

			This locomotive has several interesting features. The tender, for example, will first load with coal then, after a pause, the hatch at the rear of the tender will open and the gurgling sound of water will be heard before the hatch closes with a slam. The bell is also animated, use the pantograph key to activate.

			=== Session 6 - Twas a Dark... ===

			It is a dark and stormy night. Thunder and lightning too. Now the roof of our garden shed has blown off and it is raining too.

			But, hey, that is not going to stop us playing Model Trainz, is it?

			Coal supply at the Klean Koal Power Station is getting critical.

			The ferry barge has just arrived with loaded coal hoppers. Hurry over and resupply the Power Station with coal.

			Return the hoppers to the barge. Load them on the center track.

			Remember that the barge has no overhead wires. Use the flat cars as spacers.

			When finished sign off at the Depot and then we can discuss events over a coffee.

			=== Session 7 - Unstructured Multiplayer ===

			Three locomotives are available.

			Freight cars have been spotted on the layout.

			Klean Koal has been configured to consume coal, 76 Lumber to consume logs, Grain Corp to consume grains and Kan and Kontainer to consume coil steel.

			The coal hoppers, grain hoppers, log cars and gondolas have all been loaded with appropriate commodities.

			Work cooperatively to deliver the commodities.

			The box cars can also be used to transport goods though they have not been configured to do so.

			No AI trains operate.

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	=== Session 3 - Easy Street ===		=== Session 3 - Easy Street ===

	''“Chuck and Joe, Dispatcher here.		''“Chuck and Joe, Dispatcher here.''

	The barge with tank cars and hoppers has just arrived.		''The barge with tank cars and hoppers has just arrived.''

	Unload the feedstock in the tank cars at Soul Vents and the coal in the hoppers at the Klean Koal Electricity Plant.		''Unload the feedstock in the tank cars at Soul Vents and the coal in the hoppers at the Klean Koal Electricity Plant.''

	Return the empty tank cars and hoppers to the barge. You must spot them on the center track.		''Return the empty tank cars and hoppers to the barge. You must spot them on the center track.''

	Keep clear of the Class 1 railroad trains.		''Keep clear of the Class 1 railroad trains.''

	I will contact you when you have finished.		''I will contact you when you have finished.''

	Dispatcher out.”''		''Dispatcher out.”''

	In this session the portals emit AI trains at 10 minute intervals, plus or minus 2 minutes.		In this session the portals emit AI trains at 10 minute intervals, plus or minus 2 minutes.
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	=== Session 4 - Freight Train Arrival ===		=== Session 4 - Freight Train Arrival ===

	''“Chuck and Joe, Dispatcher here.		''“Chuck and Joe, Dispatcher here.''

	A Class 1 will arrive soon and drop off freight cars.		''A Class 1 will arrive soon and drop off freight cars.''

	Take the gondolas loaded with tin plate and the tank cars loaded with diesel fuel over to Kan and Kontainer.		''Take the gondolas loaded with tin plate and the tank cars loaded with diesel fuel over to Kan and Kontainer.''

	Unload and leave the cars at the Freight Depot and Fuel Point respectively.		''Unload and leave the cars at the Freight Depot and Fuel Point respectively.''

	Pick up the box cars standing at K and K. They are loaded with crates of empty tin cans.		''Pick up the box cars standing at K and K. They are loaded with crates of empty tin cans.''

	Deliver and unload the empty paint cans at the Soul Vents Depot.		''Deliver and unload the empty paint cans at the Soul Vents Depot.''

	With the empty box cars and the empty tank cars standing at Soul Vent in tow, proceed to Pouser Peadrik to load crates of furniture into the box cars.		''With the empty box cars and the empty tank cars standing at Soul Vent in tow, proceed to Pouser Peadrik to load crates of furniture into the box cars.''

	Spot the loaded box cars and empty tank cars on our track that is next to that used by the Class 1 to drop off the cars earlier.		''Spot the loaded box cars and empty tank cars on our track that is next to that used by the Class 1 to drop off the cars earlier.''

	A Class 1 will pick them up later. This will end your shift.		''A Class 1 will pick them up later. This will end your shift.''

	Take care with the Class 1 trains using the main line.		''Take care with the Class 1 trains using the main line.''

	Dispatcher out.”''		''Dispatcher out.”''

	=== Session 5 - Steam Shift ===		=== Session 5 - Steam Shift ===

	''“Willy and Joe, Dispatcher here.		''“Willy and Joe, Dispatcher here.''

	The mercury arc rectifiers are still down so you will have to work the shift using that borrowed UP steam switcher.		''The mercury arc rectifiers are still down so you will have to work the shift using that borrowed UP steam switcher.''

	Coal and water the locomotive first. Then gather up all the freight cars and load them onto the ferry barge.		''Coal and water the locomotive first. Then gather up all the freight cars and load them onto the ferry barge.''

	There are two coal hoppers, four tank cars, two grain hoppers and three box cars. When loading the barge you must keep freight cars of the same type together; and for stability it is absolutely essential the barge be loaded center track first, left track second and right track last.		''There are two coal hoppers, four tank cars, two grain hoppers and three box cars. When loading the barge you must keep freight cars of the same type together; and for stability it is absolutely essential the barge be loaded center track first, left track second and right track last.''

	I will contact you when the barge is loaded.		''I will contact you when the barge is loaded.''

	Take care with the Class 1 trains using the main line.		''Take care with the Class 1 trains using the main line.''

	Dispatcher out.”''		''Dispatcher out.”''

	This locomotive has several interesting features. The tender, for example, will first load with coal then, after a pause, the hatch at the rear of the tender will open and the gurgling sound of water will be heard before the hatch closes with a slam. The bell is also animated, use the pantograph key to activate.		This locomotive has several interesting features. The tender, for example, will first load with coal then, after a pause, the hatch at the rear of the tender will open and the gurgling sound of water will be heard before the hatch closes with a slam. The bell is also animated, use the pantograph key to activate.

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	=== Session 3 - Easy Street ===		=== Session 3 - Easy Street ===

	“Chuck and Joe, Dispatcher here.		''“Chuck and Joe, Dispatcher here.

	The barge with tank cars and hoppers has just arrived.		The barge with tank cars and hoppers has just arrived.
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	I will contact you when you have finished.		I will contact you when you have finished.

	Dispatcher out.”		Dispatcher out.”''

	In this session the portals emit AI trains at 10 minute intervals, plus or minus 2 minutes.		In this session the portals emit AI trains at 10 minute intervals, plus or minus 2 minutes.
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	=== Session 4 - Freight Train Arrival ===		=== Session 4 - Freight Train Arrival ===

	“Chuck and Joe, Dispatcher here.		''“Chuck and Joe, Dispatcher here.

	A Class 1 will arrive soon and drop off freight cars.		A Class 1 will arrive soon and drop off freight cars.
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	Take care with the Class 1 trains using the main line.		Take care with the Class 1 trains using the main line.

	Dispatcher out.”		Dispatcher out.”''

	=== Session 5 - Steam Shift ===		=== Session 5 - Steam Shift ===

	“Willy and Joe, Dispatcher here.		''“Willy and Joe, Dispatcher here.

	The mercury arc rectifiers are still down so you will have to work the shift using that borrowed UP steam switcher.		The mercury arc rectifiers are still down so you will have to work the shift using that borrowed UP steam switcher.
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	Take care with the Class 1 trains using the main line.		Take care with the Class 1 trains using the main line.

	Dispatcher out.”		Dispatcher out.”''

	This locomotive has several interesting features. The tender, for example, will first load with coal then, after a pause, the hatch at the rear of the tender will open and the gurgling sound of water will be heard before the hatch closes with a slam. The bell is also animated, use the pantograph key to activate.		This locomotive has several interesting features. The tender, for example, will first load with coal then, after a pause, the hatch at the rear of the tender will open and the gurgling sound of water will be heard before the hatch closes with a slam. The bell is also animated, use the pantograph key to activate.