Train Dispatcher 3 Manual - Signal Computer Consultants

Train Dispatcher 3♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦The user may be required to give permission before trains can enter the territory at designated locations. (TB3territory files only).Crews can expire because their time on duty has exceeded the 12-hour limit.The user can call crews and specify where the crew exchange will occur for a given train.Block permits and slow orders can be scheduled for different days of the week.The user must grant permission before a block permit can go into effect.Some entrance/exit locations can be designated as yard entry locations, and the user can specify how oftentrains can enter the yard (leave the territory). (TB3 territory files only).Slow orders can be made permanent.Diamonds (at grade crossings) are supported. (TB3 territory files only).Diamonds used as part of a junction with a foreign railroad can specify how often a train on the foreign railroadwith be cleared over the diamond. (TB3 territory files only).Diamonds can be set up for automatic signaling which allows conflicting routes to be cleared over the diamondat the same time. The first train that hits the approach block to the diamond gets the route. (TB3 territory filesonly).Trains can be scheduled to perform local work in designated blocks. (TB3 territory files only).Signals can fail and require a maintainer to fix.When switches fail, the user can specify that a train crew can manually throw the switch.Train OSs are recorded and a train graph can be displayed. (TB3 territory files only).A simulation can be recorded and later played back.♦ Train schedules, block permits, and slow orders can be changed in Train Dispatcher 3.♦ Trains can develop problems (such as a broken hose).♦Locomotives can develop problems that degrade the performance of the train.Train Dispatcher 3 is an extremely realistic simulation of a dispatcher ‘s job. Because of the many enhancements, anovice user can find the simulation overwhelming. To alleviate this problem Train Dispatcher 3 allows the user to turnoff many of the optional functions. The following is a list of function that can be turned off:♦♦♦♦♦♦Slow OrdersBlock PermitsCrew CallingHelper RequirementsRequiring the user to grant permission before allowing a train to enter the territory.Limiting how often a train can enter a yard.3. GETTING FAMILIAR WITH TRAIN DISPATCHER3.1. Screen ComponentsFigure 1 shows the main Train Dispatcher screen.Page 26 December, 2000