how to overtake train in timetable mode pls help

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  • Brot
    Member
    • Mar 2026
    • 28
    • General

    #1

    how to overtake train in timetable mode pls help

    how t o overtake a slower train by faster train if slower train starts first.
    I don't want to pre-plan the overtake... it happens when the faster train is catching up?

    Slower train stops at all stn, faster train stops at only few stn.
    When I tried to use a $follow=faster in the #note row of the slower train, the express train overtake the slower train at a station where only the slower train had stoppage. But I don't think it was because of $follow. The faster train arrived and passed within the scheduled halt time of the slower train. But then later both train come at big stn. From there exp departs first at its scheduled departure time but after going just 10m (even engine did not leave platform) it stopped due to a red signal. Then we waited 2 mins and the MEMU departed, and then only the faster train got clearance.

    pls help
    Last edited by Brot; 07-05-2026, 18:39.
  • DuctTapeGuru
    Senior Member

    • May 2010
    • 104
    • The 6ix
    • MSOR

    #2
    I've had the same issue using the $follow command on Dorset Coast 6 ( OR T1.5.1-1627) . I did read the Ph.D. dissertation that is the ORTS manual, but I don't really understand it. My workaround was to switch to manual mode until the express cleared the signal, then switch back to auto mode. I'm hoping someone answers with the real solution.

    ORTS team: I know you work hard and can't please everyone, but may I respectfully suggest you find a librarian to properly index your manual.

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    • Brot
      Member
      • Mar 2026
      • 28
      • General

      #3
      ill try using manual mode

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      • Brot
        Member
        • Mar 2026
        • 28
        • General

        #4
        hello, so as an update I removed the spaces in my train name and replaced them with underscores. Now the train goes forward correctly above the stated big station in my original post.
        But, just after a few stations ahead, the slower catches up to the faster and the slower is allowed to go first AGAIN at another big stn
        (Just to be clear, the only "$" command in my ENTIRE timetable is the $follow (1 time)


        What's even more ridiculous:
        If I:
        run the timetable,
        press Alt+A to set my train to autopilot,
        press Ctrl+9 for dispatcher view
        Speed up the simulation a lot by Alt+Ctrl+PgUp
        The ENTIRE timetable runs like smoothly, like how it should be! The faster train is prioritized and the slower ALWAYS follows!

        Manual Mode: I tried manual mode, but it always says "Permission denied" when I try to press Tab after Ctrl+M
        Last edited by Brot; 07-05-2026, 20:39.

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