TrainController Gold and Silver - Freiwald Software

51. A optional schedule rule causes schedules to select always that route among several
routes between the same two blocks, that contains the smallest number of turnouts.
This rule is activated by default for new schedules to prevent trains from passing
undesired crossovers.
52. With a specific schedule rule it is possible to specify a schedule watchdog. This is
the maximum time period between activation of two indicators. If no indicator is
triggered within the specified period of time and the train is set to run at non zero
speed, then it is assumed, that the train got stuck. In such cases appropriate error information
is displayed on the screen. See page 289 .
53. A specific schedule rule provides limited aberration protection. If a train running
under control of such schedule is detected in an unexpected block, then appropriate
measures are automatically taken by the software. See page 289 .
54. With a specific schedule rule it is possible to specify, that always that path is selected,
that contains routes or blocks, which have been visited by the train under
control of this schedule the longest time ago (“oldest” block or routes). This option
can be used to implement systematic track cleaning trains. See page 289.
55. It is possible to specify a start delay for each schedule, which is applied at the beginning
of each schedule and after each stop of a train in a schedule. This delay
specifies the time span, which will take place between clearance of a track section
ahead of the train and before the train is set in motion. This time span simulates the
response time of the engineer.
56. In addition to the global start delay described above, which applies to all stops,
scheduled and unscheduled, in equal measure, it is also possible to specify an individual
delay for each scheduled stop. Such delay is applied after a scheduled stop
and execution of the associated operations and before the train is set in motion.
This time span can be utilized to perform additional operations (e.g. playing an announcement,
the noise of closing doors or the whistle of the conductor) after a
scheduled stop ended and before the train is set in motion. See page187.
57. It is possible to prevent certain schedules (e.g. schedules solely used as successors
of other schedules) from being listed in the dispatcher window, when edit mode is
turned off. See page 201.
58. Blocks can be defined to be permanently unidirectional. Such blocks can only be
passed in a certain direction of travel. Unlike temporary entry locks, which cause a
similar effect, this setting is permanently valid and can only be changed in edit
mode. See page 146.
59. Blocks, routes, schedules, trains, turnouts and other objects can be decommissioned
and excluded from operation at any time during operation. See page 269.
60. Train guidance based on train length: Each train can be prevented from going to
destination blocks, that are shorter than the train. See page 286.
61. Train guidance based on train length: Each train can be prevented from stopping in
blocks, that are shorter than the train. See page 286.
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