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Where can I find resources on railway design patterns?
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:17 am
by FoxMcWeezer
Hi. Specifically for tracks near multiple ore patches. Appreciate your time.
Re: Where can I find resources on railway design patterns?
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:39 am
by Serenity
FoxMcWeezer wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:17 am
Specifically for tracks near multiple ore patches.
What's so special or problematic about that? Dual track in mostly straight lines and then branch off to stations when needed
Re: Where can I find resources on railway design patterns?
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:49 am
by DaveMcW
If the track between the ore patches is prone to traffic jams, use only chain signals so no train can stop there.
Re: Where can I find resources on railway design patterns?
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:58 am
by FoxMcWeezer
Serenity wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:39 am
FoxMcWeezer wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:17 am
Specifically for tracks near multiple ore patches.
What's so special or problematic about that? Dual track in mostly straight lines and then branch off to stations when needed
Great question. I want to lay tracks with intention and foresight, and not naively lay tracks that branch off each other without considering aesthetics and how it may affect the future.
Re: Where can I find resources on railway design patterns?
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:17 am
by Theikkru
The future thing we can maybe help you with, but aesthetics could mean pretty much anything, so you're going to have to decide for yourself. A good place to start would be the
rail setups forum. I personally use a tree-style rail system with fast-right roundabout intersections.