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[Sgt_DeBones]

There is a huge difference between layout a third track in the desert and laying a third track in the middle of a populated area.

Simvliet has a desert!?

[iamhankhamTS]

Back in Simvliet 2020, some engineering work during the weekday was required. Here we see at Simvliet Centraal some works to P3 and P4 for conversion to the metro. Platforms 1 and 2 remained open and extra trains were deployed via Simvliet West and Bergpark. This set is going to Simvliet Haven as per usual

Waiting for departure to Delfsblaak. Look for the engineering work in background

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Engineering work at Centraal in readiness for Simvliet Lightrail

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Further down the line, here is a diverted service from Delfsblaak to Buiten (normally it would go to Centraal) with the line blocked in the background for third rail installation. You could just about make out the containers in the background

A diverted service to Buiten. Look for the blockade in the background

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[Sjoerd]

Simvliet has a desert!?

No it doesn't (as far as I know). But your photo-example looks like that was in a desert environment. Or perhaps rather 'deserted', in the sense of "there is lots of space available to add more tracks as needed"... Which is not the case over here, where every square meter has a price, and there often just isn't any space available to add more tracks.

[Sgt_DeBones]

Ahh, that makes since. I got confused because Sacramento is located in the Central Valley which is dominated by farmland; very green, not sandy yellow. Thanks for the clarification.

Edit: To wrap this up, Sacramento is still a pretty big urban area.... well, it's mostly suburbs but it is still a big urban area.

[brozma]

Why? It's not needed. It happens in reality too;


If there is a single freight destination along the line, you won't expect more then 1-2 trains per day. Building a 3rd track just for that just adds a lot of unnecessary costs.

Well I am confused about this picture. I'll try to describe it.

1st description: the track on the left was owned by NS, then RET came, took it over and made a light rail line connected to Rotterdam metro on it. Also the position of 3rd rail shoes on SG3 looks weird. they're lifted up in upright angle. In metrosim, all 3rd rail shoes drops into downright angle when lowered.

2nd description: Both tracks are owned by NS and RET only decided to share the track with NS and made a light rail line on it. Perhaps RET found out vehicle equipment which reduces 1,5 kV DC from NS catenary to 750 V DC, thus not burning up trains.

Help me choose which one is correct, PLZ.

[Sjoerd]

Well I am confused about this picture. I'll try to describe it.

1st description: the track on the left was owned by NS, then RET came, took it over and made a light rail line connected to Rotterdam metro on it. Also the position of 3rd rail shoes on SG3 looks weird. they're lifted up in upright angle. In metrosim, all 3rd rail shoes drops into downright angle when lowered.

2nd description: Both tracks are owned by NS and RET only decided to share the track with NS and made a light rail line on it. Perhaps RET found out vehicle equipment which reduces 1,5 kV DC from NS catenary to 750 V DC, thus not burning up trains.

Help me choose which one is correct, PLZ.

Both tracks are now under RET control, and overhead power supply has been reduced to 750V DC.
If a freight trein needs to use it, one of the two tracks (the south side track) is assigned to the freight train (using diesel power), while RET metro's wil temporary use the other track (the north side one) for both directions. As soon as the freight train is clear, both tracks are available for RET metro use again. Near station Schiedam Centrum, a transfer-track is situated that acts as the connection, and as a waiting track for freight trains; for the driver to contact the RET traffic control, and wait for them to switch to single track operation, and clear the track for the freight train.

The 3rd rail shoes on SG3 are "up", as most drivers just don't bother to lower them when switching to overhead power supply.

[perfecttrains1000]

The 3rd rail shoes on SG3 are "up", as most drivers just don't bother to lower them when switching to overhead power supply.

I Can Relate to that in the Sim

[brozma]

Both tracks are now under RET control, and overhead power supply has been reduced to 750V DC.
If a freight trein needs to use it, one of the two tracks (the south side track) is assigned to the freight train (using diesel power), while RET metro's wil temporary use the other track (the north side one) for both directions. As soon as the freight train is clear, both tracks are available for RET metro use again. Near station Schiedam Centrum, a transfer-track is situated that acts as the connection, and as a waiting track for freight trains; for the driver to contact the RET traffic control, and wait for them to switch to single track operation, and clear the track for the freight train.

The 3rd rail shoes on SG3 are "up", as most drivers just don't bother to lower them when switching to overhead power supply.

Then I think, I am an exception, because I always lower those 3rd rail shoes when I am running on catenary power.

I Can Relate to that in the Sim

U wot m8?! *grabs you and lifts you up angrilly by the collar of your driver uniform and points angrilly at raised 3rd rail shoes in catenary section* You had one job! *slowly* One job!

[Michiel]

I wouldn't be surprised if raising the third rail shoes while driving may actually cause damage, since there is quite a bit of pressure on them. And since you switch while driving, I would not dare to touch that button.

[perfecttrains1000]

U wot m8?! *grabs you and lifts you up angrilly by the collar of your driver uniform and points angrilly at raised 3rd rail shoes in catenary section* You had one job! *slowly* One job!

Well if Driving a Train, Watching Speed, Changing to Overhead wires and Dealing with passengers is one job then You might be correct