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Re: [SIAMulations] Re: Exeter 1955

> Having played the 16th March (Saturday level 5) version a few times the main
> problem seems to be where trains incur a delay whilst passing through St
> Davids. This happens where a WR train is booked to be overtaken by a faster
> service that is running late, resulting in both trains being ready to
> proceed at the same time, and one having to be delayed. Similarly, also when
> a westbound SR service and a northbound WR service are both ready to proceed
> to Cowley Bridge at the same time.
>
Yes, those are both situations that it is hard for the program to recognise.

> Would it also be possible to allow two local departures to be shunted into
> either end of platform 6 which I believe was the normal practice.

That may be more difficult, but I'll have a look.

Best wishes,
Tim Bourne (SIAM)



Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:18 am

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Hello Tim If it is not too much of a problem, could we have the useful "Esc + S" function that was incorporated into CL57 added to EX55 at some point, please?...
J WALKER
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Jun 25, 2007
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Instead of pressing two keys why not just press the Spacebar which has the same effect as Esc + S Tony From: SIAMulations@......
Tony Kempster
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Jun 25, 2007
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... That one was Brian's, and to be honest I don't know quite what he did! There are lots of ways to make a simulation pause: click on a blank part of the...
Tim Bourne
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Jun 26, 2007
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... Tim, It enables one to go around all of the screens adn put in movements - the time doesn't chnage until the next time you click on the advance time...
Tony Bailey
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Jun 26, 2007
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... I'll have a look and see how difficult it would be. Best wishes, Tim Bourne (SIAM)...
Tim Bourne
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Jun 27, 2007
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I agree with Mike Rudkin's comments. I too believe a 100% score for Saturday level 5 is impossible (but we don't play for scores, do we !). I would also like...
Peter Mosse
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Sep 29, 2007
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I have played the newest (16 March) version of EX55 now a few times on Saturday level 5. The "undeserved penalties" on the GW line have not been completely...
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Jun 15, 2008
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... There have been so many changes that could affect the scoring that I think I shall have to recalibrate this one from scratch, particularly for Saturdays. ...
Tim Bourne
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Jun 15, 2008
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Thanks to Tim for agreeing to look at the scoring again. It would remove the frustration from what is an excellent sim. Having played the 16th March (Saturday...
Peter Lovell
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Jun 16, 2008
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... Yes, those are both situations that it is hard for the program to recognise. ... That may be more difficult, but I'll have a look. Best wishes, Tim Bourne...
Tim Bourne
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I have just finished my first updated version Saturday Level 5 game and agree totally with Erik.  I only managed 156 points (having previously managed a best...
MICHAEL RUDKIN
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Jun 15, 2008
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... of late running down trains over which I had no control, and attracted 9 & 13 penalty points in succession. ... 02.50 down trains, so I am now getting...
Tim Bourne
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Jun 15, 2008
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... Sorry, didn't spot this first time round. I'm at work at present on the lengthy task of sorting out all the loco and stock duties, most of which are...
Tim Bourne
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Jun 15, 2008
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... though it left on time - I'm sure it has some connection with the opening of Cotfield Box kicking in but not allowing the 09.27 to clear in time for the ...
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Jun 16, 2008
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Tim, Many thanks for your prompt replies on all points raised. Mike ... From: Tim Bourne <yahoogroups@...> To: SIAMulations@... Sent:...
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