TrainController Gold and Silver - Freiwald Software

Typical examples of blocks are
• Tracks at a platform
• Sidings in a (hidden) yard
• Block sections on tracks between two stations
In most cases blocks contain only a straight track section and no turnouts. They are
usually limited by two turnouts on both sides or by a turnout and a dead end of the
track. Block sections between two stations are often limited by block signals.
Some guidelines for arranging your blocks:
• Blocks may be located anywhere on your railroad.
• Blocks are often limited by turnouts. These turnouts usually do not belong to the
blocks.
• Blocks should be long enough to hold each stopping train completely.
• Each location, where the Visual Dispatcher will be able to stop a train automatically
(e.g. in a station or in front of a signal), should be located in a separate block, i.e. in
order to stop two trains at the same time at different locations, these locations must
be arranged in different blocks.
• The more blocks are provided the more trains can be run simultaneously under control
of the Visual Dispatcher.
• Each block can be reserved by at most one train. A specific train may reserve several
blocks. A train, that runs under control of the Visual Dispatcher, may only enter
blocks, that are reserved for this train.
• Blocks only need to be provided for the parts of your model railroad, which will be
controlled by the Dispatcher. Parts without blocks are not visible to the Dispatcher.
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