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Post by prjb on Jan 13, 2007 23:22:05 GMT
I spent most of Friday in the Jubilee line simulator trying out the new Train Operators Display (TOD) which also simulates the forthcoming signalling upgrade. I did a couple of 'rounders' in Protected Manual (PM) and a short time in ATO, and I have to say it is very impressive. The system is easy to use due to the clever use of shapes/colours which makes efficient use of human factors standards. I took some engineers and they too felt the system was impressive. If this represents the final system (it is still awaiting final sign off) then I have to say it is going to be excellent. I have to take my hat off to Tubelines and my JNUP colleagues on this one, all that remains is for me to try and ensure the VLU and SSR upgrades get something equally as good.  |
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Post by tubeprune on Jan 13, 2007 23:28:44 GMT
Sounds interesting prjb. Under protected manual, what sort of run in speed can you get at a terminus with S40?
BTW there is a PM for you.
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Post by prjb on Jan 13, 2007 23:46:12 GMT
Thats an interesting question! Everytime I got to a terminus the simulator stopped you outside and forced you into Restricted Manual (RM). I thought it was a quirk of the simulator that needed ironing out, but perhaps they are still working on that bit! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2007 23:50:11 GMT
how good is the simulator in terms of graphics? has LU done a BVE style route for the simulator?
was the 96 better than a C stock? (having already predicted the answer ;D )
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Post by prjb on Jan 13, 2007 23:57:15 GMT
Sorry Rob, I am not at all familiar with BVE so I can't say. The simulator is not on a moving platform but you do get a sensation of movement which suggests it is quite good really. The surrounding graphics are a representation of the line but not an exact copy, so you do get things such as Wembley Stadium and the Sainsbury's at Finchley Road but there are also some generic buildings which appear a few times in different places. I thought the 96 was a good train compared with the Premier 'C' stock (  ), but it did make my thumb ache from holding the CTBC. I have driven real 95's and found I had the same problem, I am sure drivers get used to the handle in a very short space of time though. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2007 0:04:55 GMT
basically does it represent the route to a pretty good degree with realistic stations and PEDs and landmarks.
At least there was no spring to hold down.
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Post by prjb on Jan 14, 2007 0:12:12 GMT
Oh, in that case - Yes! The stations/PED's etc are all very realistic and not at all generic.
Thats just it, I soon got used to a spring so I guess it would be the same for this 'twist and go' thing! Trains for the Playstation generation!! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2007 0:14:21 GMT
including the D stock joystick ;D
or for the virtual reality generation isn't it now!
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), but it did make my thumb ache from holding the CTBC. I have driven real 95's and found I had the same problem, I am sure drivers get used to the handle in a very short space of time though.
