The loco still continues to drive towards the end of the block where the in sensor is placed. At the same time the route to block 03 and block 03 itself have been reserved as the loco can pass block 01 without stop (Step 3). The correct sensor is fb1a.īlock 01 now has changed to blue showing the loco has entered it. Tip: The names of the plan objects are shown if the mouse is moved over them. With a click on the sensor symbol in front of the destination block seen in driving direction the enter sensor of block 01 is virtually triggered. The tracks that belong to the route from block 04 to block 01 are also illuminated yellow. Then the next one, in the example block 01, is automatically selected as destination and therefore marked yellow (status: reserved, step 2). The locomotive is started by double-clicking on the block symbol. In other cases, the steps must be carried out from a different starting block.
In the following example, it is located in block 04 (step 1, see figures below). Loco E03 is - depending on the version of the demo plan - located in one of the blocks. Next the track power ( or ) and auto mode ( or ) are switched on. It should be made sure that no sensors are activated. Now the loco can virtually drive around the layout.
It will be explained later on that blocks can also be equipped with only one sensor or with additional sensors. The enter sensor informs Rocrail that a locomotive has entered the block, the in sensor is the signal that the loco has now completely moved into the block. Each time the first one, lying in front of the block symbol seen in driving direction is the enter sensor, the second one is called in. On the wikidemo layout each block is equipped with two sensors. See Supported Command Stations for a list. Only a few other Command stations do support sensor simulation. You can control digital and analog model trains.Note: Sensor simulation is working with the Virtual Command Station. Thanks to Rocrail's comprehensive functionality, you can have an ideal model train network working perfectly. You can have an automated network, but intervene from time to time and control one or more trains manually. The best part is that you can choose to control them manually or automate them fully, if you want an entire trains network working efficiently, without any user input. The software has many useful features, which gives you full control over your trains and how they run. Trains and their routes are represented on a map and you can even interact with it. A map of your railroad network is displayed on the right side and you can find controls for individual trains on the left side. However, the basic layout of the user interface is fairly easy to figure out. Learning Rocrail's controls and mastering its functions may require some time, but once you get used to them, you will be able to create a beautiful and efficient model train network. Also, you can run the software on any modern Windows, Mac or Linux version. There are no special requirements you have to meet and you don't need powerful hardware. It comes in a small package and it can be installed in just a few seconds. The software is free, but donations are more than welcomed. The software is ideal for large model rail networks, as it lets you control each train individually and create complex automated schedules for your trains to run independently, without crashing into each other.
It gives you the possibility of controlling digital and analog model train setups. Rocrail is an excellent tool to have around for any model train enthusiasts.
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