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Daniel Green · **Reply #45 on:** January 11, 2008, 10:20:12 pm

Quote from: "boilermaker"

Quote from: "StephenM"
What time era to start off in is the first question, and what features to include. 1830 start date? Is track built already using networks from a different date or do you build the track? Are stations custom built or whats there in real world etc?

Another situation could be an option for narrow gauge and standard gauge, with corresponding price differences. Narrow gauge was cheaper to build, especially in mountainous areas. Plus due to weight and size restrictions, NG rolling stock was cheaper to build also. NG posed some challenges, as rolling stock couldn't be easily utilized on standard gauge rails (not counting converting European to Russian gauge). Lines had to switch to standard gauge eventually (as the DRGW) or go under (such as the RGS).

Early on, gamers could build with NG to save on costs, but may have to update track and rolling stock later on.

being a person who work for a narrow gauge railway you would think its cheap but it really not

waerth · **Reply #46 on:** January 12, 2008, 02:45:52 am

Actually there is 3 types of gauges in wide use.

Standard: 1400
Meter:1000
Narrow: 700

All of the Thai railway network is meter gauge. Apart from Bangkoks subway and skytrain.

Waerth

boilermaker · **Reply #47 on:** January 12, 2008, 04:29:50 am

Quote from: "waerth"

Actually there is 3 types of gauges in wide use.

Standard: 1400
Meter:1000
Narrow: 700

All of the Thai railway network is meter gauge. Apart from Bangkoks subway and skytrain.

Waerth

Japan uses 3'6" (except for the Shinkansen)

My thoughts were as a historical and economic guide. Early builders may not want to spend the extra money grading and opt for a narrow gauge. Others may want to select Standard Gauge for the increased capacity. Narrow Gauge - grow fast, Standard Gauge - higher loadings.

StephenM · **Reply #48 on:** January 12, 2008, 10:43:51 am

Ireland uses broad gauge (5' 3'') for the entire network appart from the tram system in Dublin which is standard gauge.

waerth · **Reply #49 on:** January 12, 2008, 12:23:51 pm

Quote from: "boilermaker"

Japan uses 3'6" (except for the Shinkansen)

That is meter gauge same as Thailand, many countries in SEA still use meter gauge. And China and Vietnam still have a number of 700mm lines running.

Waerth

boilermaker · **Reply #50 on:** January 12, 2008, 09:45:58 pm

Quote from: "waerth"

That is meter gauge
Waerth

Duh :slapsforehead: Forgive me as I'm metrically-challenged :oops:

Air Elbonia · **Reply #51 on:** January 18, 2008, 09:52:22 pm

-pitches an idea at stephen, which may or may not speed up the dev of this game, and may or may not bring in a new guy to help with it.-

-may or may not mention it ever again, as well-.

flyingscotsman · **Reply #52 on:** February 02, 2008, 09:30:33 am

One thing I think would be cool, which I kind of miss from AM is timetabling. I love seeing how things fit together, and yes AM is fun with the routes and everything but I would hope that a train sim would definitely have a timetabling element, particularly when there is a limited amount of platforms. Also, another thing is where you put the trains to sleep - the platforms should not have an unlimited capacity - if a train is on it, then you have to move it or send it somewhere. That kind of idea.

\Just my thoughts

StephenM · **Reply #53 on:** February 02, 2008, 01:30:11 pm

The plan for IM was to have full scheduling, allowing ad-hoc stuff along with other items that would make the game a challenge. Its just a matter of getting a chance to sit down and plan it out.

Jps · **Reply #54 on:** February 02, 2008, 01:43:28 pm

Jps says IM slows down progress on multiworlds

Air Elbonia · **Reply #55 on:** February 02, 2008, 08:30:14 pm

IM is only pulling idle banter out of myself or stephen at the moment. no coding. practically no time lost. real life is slowing down multiworlds.

StephenM · **Reply #56 on:** February 02, 2008, 09:17:33 pm

Hee hee, I'm thinking 6 months before I can actually look at it.

flyingscotsman · **Reply #57 on:** February 08, 2008, 01:44:36 pm

your undergrad is in computer programming?

StephenM · **Reply #58 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:22:46 pm

Quote from: "flyingscotsman"

your undergrad is in computer programming?

Nope, BSc Logistics & Suppy Chain Management!

zvezdaman · **Reply #59 on:** April 16, 2008, 10:42:39 pm

so, hows progress?