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When i have parallel track click on, it does not lay track next to to me. I assumed it would just add a row of track along side my path?
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when placing multiple rails, why do I have to use a chain signal on one rail?
Why I can't use just regular signals?
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HammerPiano wrote:when placing multiple rails, why do I have to use a chain signal on one rail?
Why I can't use just regular signals?
The chain signal, as I understand it, is there to signify diraction and the rail the f.a.r.l. is on

also - your welcome and RTFM

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Here:"When using more than 1 rail you have to add a chain signal to one track, so that the arrows of the signal when you hover over it point north or north-east(diagonal rail). The other rails need normal signals, facing in the direction you want the trains to go
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jockeril wrote:
HammerPiano wrote:when placing multiple rails, why do I have to use a chain signal on one rail?
Why I can't use just regular signals?
The chain signal, as I understand it, is there to signify diraction and the rail the f.a.r.l. is on

also - your welcome and RTFM

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Here:"When using more than 1 rail you have to add a chain signal to one track, so that the arrows of the signal when you hover over it point north or north-east(diagonal rail). The other rails need normal signals, facing in the direction you want the trains to go
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I read it, but I didn't understand it until now.
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I can't seem to find this question answered anywhere so I have to assume I overlooked it, or I'm doing something wrong.

I finally got some dual track blue prints working, but on curves it only creates the main rail. I haven't seen this mentioned before so it has me scratching my head.

Is this suppose to work this way?
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lagsalot wrote:I can't seem to find this question answered anywhere so I have to assume I overlooked it, or I'm doing something wrong.

I finally got some dual track blue prints working, but on curves it only creates the main rail. I haven't seen this mentioned before so it has me scratching my head.

Is this suppose to work this way?
Choumiko will probably give you a better answer so best wait fir him, but I will tell you that as far as I know - there is no preprogramed behavior for dual tracks on curves.
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Thanks! I'm not griping btw, I was just wondering as no one else had mentioned or asked the question.
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Newbie here. Is it possible to lay power poles when the tracks are already laid? I check the box that says place power poles and concrete, then press start then cruise but the train stops and it doesnt lay any of the poles or the concrete.
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Check maintenance mode, should do what you want
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I don't know what you changed between 4 , 41 and 5.20
but I cant use it anymore
it does not do what I want ...
it says the number of singals does is not correct or some bullshit like that

the blueprint it makes by default drives left to RIGHT
I don't know where you live ....
but I want to drive Right to LEFT
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Is it possible to use FARL to remove disused tracks?
I know there is a Bulldozer mode but it only works if there are no track ahead. FARL place new tracks ahead and then removes them when it passes them but when it encounters already placed track ahead it deactivates
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Roktaal wrote:Is it possible to use FARL to remove disused tracks?
I know there is a Bulldozer mode but it only works if there are no track ahead. FARL place new tracks ahead and then removes them when it passes them but when it encounters already placed track ahead it deactivates
Try maintenance mode.
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hi, i would like to start by thanking Choumiko for this life saving mod :)

now, i must either be the dumbest user on the planet or i am not doing something right.

i was finally able to create my blueprint, a pretty straightforward 4 lane (2 up, 2 down, with 2 lights, a pole and some walls) but no matter how hard i try, i cannot get the FARL to lay concrete..

i have checked the "place concrete checkbox" i have tried putting concrete in my design..it just doesnt work.
can anyone tell me what i am doing wrong?

thanks!
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wizardz wrote:hi, i would like to start by thanking Choumiko for this life saving mod :)

now, i must either be the dumbest user on the planet or i am not doing something right.

i was finally able to create my blueprint, a pretty straightforward 4 lane (2 up, 2 down, with 2 lights, a pole and some walls) but no matter how hard i try, i cannot get the FARL to lay concrete..

i have checked the "place concrete checkbox" i have tried putting concrete in my design..it just doesnt work.
can anyone tell me what i am doing wrong?

thanks!
Is the concrete in the blueprints for your layout? I noticed i'm not mentioning that anywhere.. Here's how to do it: reddit post
Updated the first post here and of the release thread wih the link.
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oh.. i didnt know you could add concrete to blueprints!

wonderful then. i will give it a try. it will surely make my base easier to expand!!!

thanks!!
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The demo save is gone and I'm having trouble with what should be simple blueprints.

As soon as I turn from straight to diagonal with these, I get "Deactivated: can't place rail"

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I'd appreciate any suggestions. I did also try changing the diagonal blueprint by moving the northwest rail and its chain signal two tiles southwest.
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sparr wrote:The demo save is gone and I'm having trouble with what should be simple blueprints.

As soon as I turn from straight to diagonal with these, I get "Deactivated: can't place rail"

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I'd appreciate any suggestions. I did also try changing the diagonal blueprint by moving the northwest rail and its chain signal two tiles southwest.
i think the chain signal should be on the right track, not the left. i'll try to post a screen of my blueprint later when i get to work so that we can compare.
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My problem was fixed in the latest release.
wizardz wrote:i think the chain signal should be on the right track, not the left. i'll try to post a screen of my blueprint later when i get to work so that we can compare.
The chain signal goes on the northeast-pointing track. In this case, that's the top/left one.
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sparr wrote:My problem was fixed in the latest release.
wizardz wrote:i think the chain signal should be on the right track, not the left. i'll try to post a screen of my blueprint later when i get to work so that we can compare.
The chain signal goes on the northeast-pointing track. In this case, that's the top/left one.
oh right, sorry i didnt' notice that you were driving on the wrong side of the track :)
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wizardz wrote:i didnt' notice that you were driving on the wrong side of the track :)
My previous games have used right-hand-drive train systems. I'm trying LHD this game to see the mechanical differences. Having signals and stations on the inside of a track pair rather than the outside means I can fit tracks in narrower spaces. The benefits might outweigh the unnatural feeling of laying the track that way.
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