Tighter S-curve rails

[Factoruser]

Currently, an S-curve connection requires a distance of 2 rails between the connected rail stretches. But you should be able to connect 2 parallel rail stretches with a distance of just 1 rail. Less / no space between is not necessary, because you'll need space for signals.

[ssilk]

Added to viewtopic.php?f=80&t=19953 New types of rails (curves, s-curves ...)

[zebediah49]

The conversion of crafting multiple rail types to using the rail planner means that it's now possible to have these other form factors of rails. I agree that adding 1- and 2- block shifts would be a good idea, and quite useful.

I disagree that shifting by one isn't useful though: there are many situations beyond parallel tracks where that feature would be useful: avoiding an obstacle, switching from 2-gap to 1-gap tracks, and so on.

[Factoruser]

I disagree that shifting by one isn't useful though: there are many situations beyond parallel tracks where that feature would be useful: avoiding an obstacle, switching from 2-gap to 1-gap tracks, and so on.

Agree, but it's all much work, these S-curves are in principle a new type of rail, running in new diagonal angles. The connection would be longer too, while the 2 gap connection is 7 rail tiles long, the 1 gap connection should be 9 tiles long and the 0-gap might be even 11 tiles long.

[steinio]

This can be combined with a maximum speed per bridged gap.

0 gap - no slow down
..
2 gap 50% slow down else the train would flip off the track on s-lining

[_Attila_]

Well, this is from a long time ago. Any word on getting the ability to switch rails that are closer together?
The way it is now leads to some really awkward looking designs.

[bobingabout]

All my rail designs have a 2 track width gap (4 tiles) between them. I don't have most of the issues that many people seem to have.

But I would still appreciate some kind of 1 tile side shift S bends.

[Tekky]

This can be combined with a maximum speed per bridged gap.

0 gap - no slow down
..
2 gap 50% slow down else the train would flip off the track on s-lining

I like the idea. This is also how it is implemented in OpenTTD. The tighter the curve, the lower the maximum speed.