Building Railways - Revision history

Krizar: /* Signals */Added signals page links

2026-01-22T23:41:54Z

Signals: Added signals page links

Krizar: /* Locations */Added non station named locations

2023-03-11T23:57:45Z

Locations: Added non station named locations

Daniel: Added more track element details

2022-04-08T02:57:53Z

Added more track element details

Daniel: Updated tutorial link

2022-02-06T22:24:52Z

Updated tutorial link

Daniel: Added link to tutorial

2022-02-06T16:50:03Z

Added link to tutorial

Daniel: Moved navbox to a separate template

2021-05-10T17:39:39Z

Moved navbox to a separate template

Daniel: Moved sections to their own pages

2021-05-10T17:32:53Z

Moved sections to their own pages

Daniel: Readded navbox

2021-05-10T17:27:03Z

Readded navbox

Daniel: Changed links to link to the page, removed navbox

2021-05-09T19:42:31Z

Changed links to link to the page, removed navbox

Daniel: Adding headings for track elements

2021-05-08T19:20:37Z

Adding headings for track elements

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 There are both junctions in both directions in 90 and 45 degree forms. These elements have a speed and distance value both for the straight track and the curved section.
-=== Signals ===
+=== [[Signals]] ===
-Signals come in four varieties: two, three, and four aspect, and depot signals. They can be placed in any of the eight directions, however there are some [[Element Placement Restrictions|restrictions]] on their placement.
+[[Signals]] come in four varieties: two, three, and four aspect, and depot [[signals]]. They can be placed in any of the eight directions, however there are some [[Element Placement Restrictions|restrictions]] on their placement.
 ===Continuations===

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 Level crossings can be placed on top of any straight track.
-===Stations===
+===Locations===
-Stations can be created using a variety of station elements. Any adjacent station elements, which could be platforms, concourses, bridges, or tunnels, will be connected together when a name is applied. All stations need to be named before the route can be [[Railway Validation|validated]].
+Locations can be created using either the station or non-station location elements. In the case of stations adjacent elements, which include platforms, concourses, bridges, or tunnels, will be connected together when a name is applied. All locations need to be named before the route can be [[Railway Validation|validated]].
 {{Building Railways Navbox}}

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 === Signals ===
-=== Continuations ===
+Signals come in four varieties: two, three, and four aspect, and depot signals. They can be placed in any of the eight directions, however there are some [[Element Placement Restrictions|restrictions]] on their placement.
-=== Gap Tracks ===
+===Continuations===
-=== Level Crossings ===
+Continuations allow the user to route trains on or off the map. These can be placed in all eight orientations, but trains can only enter and exit at continuations in the four non-diagonal directions.
-=== Stations ===
+===Gap Tracks===
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−	{{For\|the railway creation tutorial\|Tutorial~~:Railway Creation~~}}	+	{{For\|the railway creation tutorial\|Building Railways/Tutorial}}

	The first main feature of [[Railway Operation Simulator]] is the process of creating railways.		The first main feature of [[Railway Operation Simulator]] is the process of creating railways.

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		+	{{For\|the railway creation tutorial\|Tutorial:Railway Creation}}
		+
	The first main feature of [[Railway Operation Simulator]] is the process of creating railways.		The first main feature of [[Railway Operation Simulator]] is the process of creating railways.
	[[File:Build-menu.png\|thumb\|463x463px\|The menu used for building railways.]]		[[File:Build-menu.png\|thumb\|463x463px\|The menu used for building railways.]]

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	=== Stations ===		=== Stations ===

−	{{~~Navbox~~	+	{{Building Railways Navbox}}
−	~~\| name =~~ Building Railways
−	~~\| title = [[Building Railways]]~~
−	~~\| listclass = hlist~~
−	~~\| state = {{{state\|}}}~~
−	~~\| group1 = Tools and Features~~
−	~~\| list1 =~~
−	* [[Preferred Directions]]
−	* [[Setting Distances and Speed]]
−	* [[Element Editing Tools]]
−	* [[Location Naming]]
−	* [[Connecting Gaps]]
−	* [[User Graphics]]
−	~~\| group2 = Element Types~~
−	~~\| list2 =~~
−	* [[Basic Track Elements]]
−	* [[Junctions]]
−	* [[Signals]]
−	* [[Continuations]]
−	* [[Level Crossings]]
−	* [[Stations and Locations]]
−	* [[Portals]]
−	}}

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 The first main feature of [[Railway Operation Simulator]] is the process of creating railways.
 [[File:Build-menu.png|thumb|463x463px|The menu used for building railways.]]
-The option to enter railway building mode is from the mode menu. It is possible to start from a blank canvas, or edit an already loaded railway. On the top row of this menu you can select to [[#Element Editing Tools|edit the elements]], add text, [[#Location Naming|name stations and locations]], [[#Setting Distances and Speeds|set the element distance and speed]], change the [[#Signals|signal]] type and add user graphics.
+The option to enter railway building mode is from the mode menu. It is possible to start from a blank canvas, or edit an already loaded railway. On the top row of this menu you can select to [[Element Editing Tools|edit the elements]], add text, [[Location Naming|name stations and locations]], [[Setting Distances and Speeds|set the element distance and speed]], change the [[Signals|signal]] type and add user graphics.
 All track elements are placed on a grid, with a maximum of one track element per grid square. It is possible for text and user graphics to be placed anywhere on the screen. (Not aligned with the grid.)
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 Once the elements have been placed and locations have been named, the railway can be linked and made into a [[.rly File|.rly file]]. Although not necessary, adding speed and distance information to elements is highly recommended, especially if the railway reflects the real world. This is because it will mean a timetable will fit the railway correctly.
-The user also has the option to add [[#Preferred Directions|Preferred Directions]] to the railway, this will allow any operator to use the preferred and automatic [[Railway Operation|routing]] when operating the railway.
+The user also has the option to add [[Preferred Directions|Preferred Directions]] to the railway, this will allow any operator to use the preferred and automatic [[Railway Operation|routing]] when operating the railway.
 == Track Element Types ==
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 * [[Element Editing Tools]]
 * [[Location Naming]]
-* [[Linking Track]]
+* [[Connecting Gaps]]
 * [[User Graphics]]
 | group2     = Element Types

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	=== Stations ===		=== Stations ===
		+
		+	{{Navbox
		+	\| name = Building Railways
		+	\| title = [[Building Railways]]
		+	\| listclass = hlist
		+	\| state = {{{state\|}}}
		+	\| group1 = Tools and Features
		+	\| list1 =
		+	* [[Preferred Directions]]
		+	* [[Setting Distances and Speed]]
		+	* [[Element Editing Tools]]
		+	* [[Location Naming]]
		+	* [[Linking Track]]
		+	* [[User Graphics]]
		+	\| group2 = Element Types
		+	\| list2 =
		+	* [[Basic Track Elements]]
		+	* [[Junctions]]
		+	* [[Signals]]
		+	* [[Continuations]]
		+	* [[Level Crossings]]
		+	* [[Stations and Locations]]
		+	* [[Portals]]
		+	}}

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 Although not required, the preferred directions tool is highly recommended. It will allow the use of the green and blue routing types when operating the route. This is because they rely on knowing which direction is the best to get between any two signals.
-This tool is available from the Mode menu, and the route must be saved and have a successful completion to use the tool. It works by selecting multiple track elements, and the preferred direction will run along the selected route. Confirm your route using the add button in the menu.{{Navbox
+This tool is available from the Mode menu, and the route must be saved and have a successful completion to use the tool. It works by selecting multiple track elements, and the preferred direction will run along the selected route. Confirm your route using the add button in the menu.
 | name       = Building Railways
 | title      = [[Building Railways]]