Speed limits and signal placements

[5292nate]

Where can I obtain info about signal placements, and speed limits. Are there atlases available with this detailed info?

[NDORFN]

You mean maps of the prototype signal placements?

[5292nate]

Yeah. And the speeds too.

[harryadkins]

An employee timetable will have all that info. What railroad division are you modeling?

[NDORFN]

You could try making contact with people who work for the route you're modelling via Facebook. I found a bunch of guys who work for and around my route, even a photographer, and they've provided me with loads of info about the prototype. I guess if someone came to me and said "Hey I'm modelling your workplace in a simulator" I'd be keen to show off my knowledge and authority on the subject.

[5292nate]

I'm trying to do the Amtrak line between Albany NY and Montreal QC

[5292nate]

Problem is, I don't know a soul in the rail business.

[harryadkins]

What you might try is to search eBay for a Delaware & Hudson employee timetable. There are other sources (websites) to purchase ETT's also. According to a 2010 SIG, the following trains use that division daily.

The D&H line from Albany to Montreal Currently sees 4-5 trains a day on average.

Northbounds:

CP 253 (CP Power) Freight/Intermodal. Operates Binghamton to Montreal. Daily.
CP 931 (NS Power) CN/NS freight. Operates Harrisburg, PA to Montreal. Daily.
CP 667 (CP Power) Ethanol Emptys. Operates as Needed. (approx. 1 time per week for now)
CP 6?? (CP Power) Ethanol Emptys. Operates as Needed.
Amtrak 69 Operates Albany to Montreal. Daily

Southbounds:

CP 252 (CP Power) Freight/Intermodal. Operates Montreal to Binghamton. Daily.
CP 930 (NS Power) CN/NS freight. Operates Montreal to Harrisburg, PA. Daily
CP 666 (CP Power) Ethanol Loads. Operates as Needed.
CP 6?? (CP Power) Ethanol Loads. Operates as Needed.
Amtrak 68 Operates Montreal to Albany. Daily

Future Trains.

CP 620/621 will be the new CSX haulage trains operating between Selkirk and Montreal with CSX/CN power via the D&H. The CSX Haulage trains are expected to be running the D&H routing by the end of November 2010 pending approval by the FRA. Also there will be a third pair of Ethanol train symbols added to run approx. 3 times a week to the New Albany Enthanol Facility. On top of a future 3 trains a week over the Green Mountain Gateway to New England using the 2 existing symbols.

This will eventually lead to at least 8-10 + trains a day operating on the D&H Canadian Main with future growth expected on top of that.

[5292nate]

Woah! Great stuff! How are they (successfully) going to route that traffic, without delays? You certainly can't add a second track in the Willsboro area.

[Chacal]

I guess if someone came to me and said "Hey I'm modelling your workplace in a simulator" I'd be keen to show off my knowledge and authority on the subject.

I hope nobody asks me that. I'm not sure "Cubicle Simulator 2013" would be a hit.

[NDORFN]

You never know. It could be the next big smartphone app.

[5292nate]

Yeah! Wouldn't be surprised!

[Chacal]

App title: Angry Managers.

You're a green piglet stuck in a cubicle. Suddenly...

[PapaXpress]

App title: Angry Managers.

You're a green piglet stuck in a cubicle. Suddenly...

The thread is on Mars!

Lets get back to Speed limits and signal placements.

[5292nate]

Do you have any advice, Papa?