Throwing Switches

[mikephfl]

I'm using x.1443 and when I try to throw a switch to access a spur or siding that it doesn't work. Press G or Shift-G or Alt-clicking on the switch itself doesn't do anything. In the F8 view, the switch is red. Is there something new that requires a different way to throw switches? I'm running an activity and not in Explore mode. Previously you could stop and switch a spur or industry without a problem. Now it seems I can't do that.

Any help is appreciated.

[Claude350]

Go to the Open Rails site and download the PDF pertaining to the new signal system. It'll answer your question to this.

[seagoon]

I'm using x.1443 and when I try to throw a switch to access a spur or siding that it doesn't work. .....Any help is appreciated.

Mike, firstly you need to have your train stopped and brakes applied.
Then hit Ctrl+M.
This will switch the system from Auto Switching to Manual.
You can then operate the switch(s) to do what you wish.
When ready to return to the programmed Activity, press Ctrl+M again to reinstate the Auto mode.

Hope this helps.

[mikephfl]

Mike, firstly you need to have your train stopped and brakes applied.
Then hit Ctrl+M.
This will switch the system from Auto Switching to Manual.
You can then operate the switch(s) to do what you wish.
When ready to return to the programmed Activity, press Ctrl+M again to reinstate the Auto mode.

Hope this helps.

Thank you! I'll try that on my next trip. Can't go back to work yet, FRA rules requires 8 hours between jobs.