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TrainController Gold and Silver - Freiwald Software

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Diagram 91: Switchboard of the sample layout<br />

The next steps, that are required to configure this layout in the Visual Dispatcher, are<br />

outlined in the following sections.<br />

5.2 Blocks <strong>and</strong> Routes<br />

Blocks on the Layout<br />

The Visual Dispatcher manages traffic flow using a blocking system. Blocking ensures<br />

that trains do not collide. For this purpose the railroad layout is virtually divided in logical<br />

blocks. That means, you define blocks at locations, where traffic control will take<br />

place (i.e. stopping inside a yard) or where trains are parked. Blocks are also used to determine<br />

<strong>and</strong> to indicate the position of your engines <strong>and</strong> trains on your tracks.<br />

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