Notice to all visitors and members of the Train-Sim.Com message forums: If you plan on using a signature banner in your posts, we would like to remind you that there is a maximum size for banners. That maximum is 450 pixels wide by 120 pixels high, and not to exceed 25k. Your compliance is appreciated. FORUM RULES Problems? There are two common reasons for problems with logging in and posting messages. The first is that you are running a firewall that prevents your messages from being sent to the server. The other is that you have cookies disabled; the DCForum software requires cookies to work properly.
This is probably a no brainer, and is probably related to a "reverse point", but how do I, after I pass a switch, automatically change the position of the switch, so I can reverse without manually throwing the switch (shift-G).I see some activities have that, but the "reverse point" is for changing the direction of the whole train....not to just reverse into a siding???? :-/ Thanks in advance!
HiYou are on the right path. You will need a Reverse Point (RP) as well as right clicking over the switch and selecting the take other path (or what ever the correct name is).Placement of the RP can be tricky. The proper spot is at the location where your loco would be when the switch can be changed. Too close and the switch won't change - too far and you wonder if the little RP arrow in the F4 helper will ever disappear (the indicator you've gone far enough).Hope this helps...GaryG
Thanks GaryG, Yes that helped a lot! I am still wondering though, if you want your train to continue after you make your reverse move. Your green path line reverses with the reverse point...so any travel PAST the reverse point does not have a path....right??? :-/
HiI think this is what you mean - You've backed into the siding that "switched" for you and you now wish to continue in your original direction on the track you placed the RP on.If so, piece of cake - place a RP so that when you enter the siding you trigger it. Now your green line is facing forward again. Two reverses = original direction.GaryG