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whether a train may leave this block in the related direction and whether any speed restrictions
apply. This calculation is only done for those blocks, that are currently in the
focus of an active schedule.
By linking integrated block signals to signal models on your layout the internally calculated
aspects can be made visible on the layout if desired. This simplified signaling system
is easily arranged and meets the requirements of playful model railroad operation.
If a signaling system according to the rules of the prototype is desired, then this can be
achieved by using the calculated block signals, reservation and occupancy states of related
blocks, turnout positions as well as logical associations based on triggers and
conditions as outlined in section 14.6, “Prototypical Signaling”.
5.10 Run Trains with Interlocking
After arranging the block system in TrainController as outlined in the previous sections
it is possible to run trains under full protection and routing of the computer. Put a
locomotive on the track, assign its symbol to the associated block and call the menu
command Run with Interlocking. The train will immediately start to move, provided
that the route ahead is clear. It will then select an appropriate path and continue to travel,
until it reaches a dead end or until the path ahead is blocked for another reason. At
a dead end it will reverse automatically, if desired, and continue to travel in the opposite
direction.
With this method routes can be treated in different manners. It is either possible to allow
the computer to select and activate all routes requested by the train automatically. It
is also possible to leave this to the human operator. In this case the train is stopped in
blocks with at least one outgoing route, until one of these outgoing routes is selected
and activated by the human operator.
If no further measures are taken, trains may run anywhere on your layout. By permitting
certain blocks for certain trains only it is possible to direct trains to specific locations.
Another way to control the path each train takes is the definition of schedules. This is
outlined in the following section.
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