Junction question

SteamtoStay · Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:44 pm

Hi all,

I'm wondering, is there a way to 'lock' a junction, but have it released when another junction is set to a specific setting?

Basically, I have a main line, with a siding. It's all bi-directional. If the single-track is UP, then I have a NSW 2ASP LD facing DOWN, and two NSW 2ASP Home facing UP, one on each track. The siding is controlled by a mechanical banner thingy, and there's a catch point fitted to the siding, facing UP.

The above scenario works incredibly well. However, when I replace the signals with their VR equivalents, the Left Branch will only show 'main line' (never 'branch'), and the home signal for the refuge says 'track unsignalled' when the catch is set for the main, but the mechanical banner isn't set for the refuge (i.e. it should, I think, be showing red only, with 'track terminates or is closed')

So, I figure, if I can lock the 'catch' for derail, but release it when the mechanical thingy is set for the refuge (left), then it should 'cover-up' the problem?

Here are two images:
Looking DN
Looking UP

Unfortunately, both because my parents don't want me downloading, and because my father made the mistake of getting me a second-hand copy of the simulator, I can't get stuff of the Auran site. So, I have to make-do with what's in-built.

Thanks for any help in advance,
StS

David S.
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