> In relation to Exeter 55 i find the penalties for late running of the
> overnights to be very frustrating to say the least.. It seems that no
> matter how you regulate them you still get penalty points.. When i
> left Swindon Control in 1999 it was also said that trains running on
> time were not to be delayed for late running services..
>
Yes, generally we follow that principle.

> In relation to Carlisle 1957 i have to say that it is the only sim
> where i have not managed to get 100% in level 5 although level 5 in
> Bath Green Park is quite a challenge..
>
I haven't either, but I do think it's possible.

> as to the discusion regarding new or up-dated sims from a personnal
> point of view a would like to see updates on Plymouth 55,N.Abbot 55
> plus the Shrewsbury,Salisbury and Scarboro sims plus of course and up
> tot date Paddington one..
>
The majority view seems to be that new simulations should take
priority, and that's probably what will happen.

Best wishes,

Tim.