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Table of Contents
Signals
BlockDialog Signals Tab.
Railway Signals
All existing signals which are to be linked to the block are selected from the drop down lists for each block side. For more information on block sides see Block side routes.
Minus(-) side signals
The signal pair consisting of the main signal located at the minus side of the block and the associated distant signal (at the plus side) is selected here.
Plus(+) side signals
The signal pair consisting of the main signal located at the plus side of the block and the associated distant signal (at the minus side) is selected here.
Signal
Main signal to link with this block.
Distant Signal
Distant signal to link with this block.
Open Block
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| Open and Closed Blocks: bk1, bk2 and bk3 are Open Blocks, bk4 and bk5 are Closed Blocks |
Sets the signal of the Open Block to green if the next two blocks are free.
Sets the signal of the Open Block to yellow if the next block is free and the 2nd next block is occupied / obstructed1).
Sets the signal of the Open Block to red if the next block is occupied / obstructed.
The "next block" is chosen from the drop-down list on the right.
See Block Signaling for details and an example.
Special Signals
State Signal
Links a signal with signification Block state with this block its occupying Loco.
This signal shows the current Loco automatic mode or a dash in case no information is provided.
| Char/Color | State |
|---|---|
| - , gray | No information |
| X , gray | Stop |
| A, green | Automatic run |
| A, blue | Half automatic run |
| O, gray | Idle |
| W, green | Automatic wait |
| W, blue | Half automatic wait |
| W, yellow | No new destination found; Check the Trace for more information. |
In case a schedule is active the character will have an underscore.