[0.14.22] Bird's Train Control - Safe train stop and resume

[SilverB1rd]

Type: Mod
Name: Bird's Train Control
Description: Safely Stop all trains set to automatic, then have all those trains resume automatic. Plus a train/loco count.
Version: 0.1.0
Release: 2017-04-07
Tested-With-Factorio-Version: 0.14.22
Category: Trains

https://mods.factorio.com/mods/SilverB1 ... in-Control

Long description

Long description
This mod allows you to stop all trains currently set to automatic the next time that train reaches a station or stops at a red signal. This combined with proper signaling at stations will keep cargo wagons from being accidentally loaded with the wrong contents as the trains come to a stop.

All trains that are stopped can be automatically restarted. Any train that was not set to automatic before "Stop Trains" was clicked, will not be activated.

A train and locomotive count can also be calculated.

Version history

Version history
Version# 0.1.0 (2017-04-07): First release.

[steinio]

What do you mean with proper signaling at station?

A train in manual mode at a station gets loaded/unloaded infinitely.

The Fat Controller is a nice mod for remote controlling trains: https://mods.factorio.com/mods/Choumiko ... Controller
It would be nice if your feature could be implemented there - like a panic button.

Why did you choose to stop if the trains are at station or signal and not immediately?

Greetings steinio

[SilverB1rd]

What do you mean with proper signaling at station?

Why did you choose to stop if the trains are at station or signal and not immediately?

You should have at least one train length of space after the exit of the station before the first rail signal. Stopping the train immediately can result in a cargo wagon being aligned with a fuel loader, which can break other parts of your factory.

[steinio]

What do you mean with proper signaling at station?

Why did you choose to stop if the trains are at station or signal and not immediately?

You should have at least one train length of space after the exit of the station before the first rail signal. Stopping the train immediately can result in a cargo wagon being aligned with a fuel loader, which can break other parts of your factory.

Ah I understand. Good idea.

Greetings steinio