TrainController Gold and Silver - Freiwald Software

from its current position to the desired destination position (AutoTrain by Drag
& Drop).
(3) Run trains as before, but specify more than one start and destination position as
well as other options such as scheduled waiting times, speed limits etc. at any time
during operation just before starting the train (AutoTrain Symbol Bar).
(4) Run trains manually, semi-automatically or automatically under full protection,
blocking and routing of TrainController according to schedules, i.e. sets of options,
which specify several start and destination positions as well as other options
such as scheduled waiting times, speed limits etc. and which are created prior to the
operating session, i.e. during configuration of the layout. Schedules can be started
manually, by pressing a button, by start- and destination keys, as part of a sequential
chain, automatically triggered or by timetables (Schedules).
(5) Run trains manually without any protection, blocking and routing performed by
TrainController (Manual Train Control).
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Run with Interlocking
This is the most handy method to run your trains under full protection and routing of
TrainController. Just put a locomotive on the track 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 to the opposite direction.
Routes can be treated in different manners for running with interlocking. 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.
Pros:
• Well suited to accomplish hands-on activity on your model railroad layout including
protection, routing and signaling with minimum efforts.
• Easiest way to run trains under full protection and routing.
• Can be spontaneously executed at any time during operation.
• Fastest way to start a train with a +SmartHand handheld under protection of the
software.
Cons:
• In general human intervention or specific measures are required to prevent trains
from running into tracks, where they must not go.