Open Rails: signals and activities for shunting operations

[KingOfLions]

Dear developers,

i am currently implementing a new signal set for MSTS, which should of course be compatible with OR in the future (well, as soon as MSTS signal objects are implemented in OR ;-)).

However, the MSTS has a major problem: it does not distinguish between train and shunting operations in activities, and only partially (by signal type) in the scripts.

My implementation of the signal system requires true separation of shunting and train paths, what means also the definition of shunting or train paths in an activity and an really associated signalling and block logic.

Ist there any document for OR describing the function of the signal and block system used in OR, that will be implemeted?
How will this work in OR in the future?

Kind regards

[cjakeman]

Is there any document for OR describing the function of the signal and block system used in OR, that will be implemented?
How will this work in OR in the future?

OR is about to get a new signalling system based on track circuits. This will allow more realistic operation, especially for AI trains.

I've been authorised to send you 2 internal OR documents on Signalling Operation and on Shunting. Contact me on trainsim@jakeman.plus.com and I will attach copies.

Chris Jakeman
OR Developer