Toronto Streetcar

Note 23-12-2021: Updated to make the trams compatible with Hageningen tram network in Metrosimulator 3.17, by adding "ROZ" (Rijden op Zicht / Drive on sight, as alternative to ATB and ZUB train protection). If you want to use these trams on the Hageningen tram network and you have downloaded this package before this date, please re-download.

Further change; in the Flexity tram, more information is shown for the benefit of the tram driver.

Warning: The ATB system in this version of the Toronto network is no longer compatible with tram packages pre-dating 23-12-2021, as new ATB signals are used to display switch position in the Toronto Flexity tram, which older tram add-ons cannot process. Updates for all tram addons are being prepared.

Toronto Streetcar 509 Harbourfront & 510 Spadina

509 Harbourfront and 510 Spadina are streetcar routes in Toronto, Canada, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).
Line 509 has 12 stops, two of which underground.
Line 510 has 18 stops, three of which underground.

The network

General info Screenshot Author: Sjoerd Ydema Lines: 2 Traction power supply: overhead wire Description: Recreation of line 509 and 510 of the Toronto Streetcar system MetroSim Version Required: 3.15 Download: Download Original Download Updated Version 23-12-2021

Network information Lines 509 Harbourfront 510 Spadina Depots Exhibition Sidings Train-Protection Systems ATB Train usage

Line 509 Toronto 509 Harbourfront Exhibition • Strachan Ave • Fort York Blvd • Bastion St • Bathurst St • Bathurst / Queens Quay • Dan Leckie Way • Lower Spadina Ave • Rees St • Harbourfront Center • Queens Quay • Union Station 509 Harbourfront Route Exhibition - Union Station Length 12 Stops Tracks 2 Today In use Trajectory Exhibition Manitoba Dr - Strachan Ave Fort York Blvd to Fleet Loop Bastion St Bathurst St transfer: Streetcar 511 511 to Bathurst Station Bathust St - Queens Quay W Toronto City Airport Dan Leckie Way 510 to Spadina Station Lower Spadina Ave transfer: Streetcar 510 to Spadina Loop Rees St Harbourfront Center Queens Quay Ferry docks Union Station transfer: Subway 1 Line 509 Harbourfront runs between Union Station and Exhibition, over a distance of approximately 4,1 kilometers. The line has 12 stops, of which two are underground (Unions Station and Queens Quay). Unlike most other streetcar routes ("streetcar" = tram) in Toronto, the 509 Harbourfront runs over its full length on separated tracks (right-of-way); aside from road crossings, the streetcars do not run between other traffic. Two sections of the line are shared with other lines; Between Union Station and Lower Spadina Avenue, the tracks are shared with the 510 Spadina streetcar (Union Station - Spadina Station). Between Bathurst Street and Exhibition, the tracks are shared with the 511 Bathurst streetcar (Bathurst Station - Exhibition). Along the way, there are two intermediate turning loops; at Lower Spadina Avenue and at Fleet Street. These loops can be used to turn vehicles around in case of disruptions or delays, or to shorten a line during less busy times. Both turning loops can be accessed from all sides. Destination codes: E - Exhibition F - Fleet Loop Q - Queens Quay Spadina Loop U - Union Station D - To Exhibition sidings

Line 510 Toronto 510 Spadina Spadina • Sussex Ave • Harbord St • Wilcocks St • College St • Nassau St • Dundas St • Sullivan St • Queen St • Richmond St • King St • Front St • Bremner Blvd • Lower Spadina Ave • Rees St • Harbourfront Center • Queens Quay • Union Station 510 Spadina Route Spadina - Union Station Length 18 Stops Tracks 2 Today In use Trajectory Spadina Station transfer: Subway 1 & 2 Sussex St Harbord St Wilcocks St College St transfer: Streetcar 506 Nassau St Dundas St transfer: Streetcar 505 Sullivan St Queen St transfer: Streetcar 501 Richtmond St northbound only To King St Loop King St transfer: Streetcar 504/514 Front St Bremner Blvd 509 to Exhibition Lower Spadina Ave transfer: Streetcar 509 to Spadina Loop Rees St Harbourfront Center Queens Quay Ferry docks Union Station transfer: Subway 1 Line 510 Spaina runs between Spadina Station and Union Station, over a distance of approximately 6 kilometers. The line has 18 stops, of which three are underground (Spadina Station, Queens Quay and Union Station). Unlike most other streetcar routes ("streetcar" = tram) in Toronto, the 510 Spadina runs over its full length on separated tracks (right-of-way); aside from road crossings, the streetcars do not run between other traffic. Between Lower Spadina Avenue and Union Station, the tracks are shared with the 509 Harbourfront (Exhibition - Union Station). Along the way, there are two intermediate turning loops; at Lower Spadina Avenue and at King Street. These loops can be used to turn vehicles around in case of disruptions or delays, or to shorten a line during less busy times. For example, the Spadina loop is used on sundays as an intermediate terminus for line 510, at which time only half of the 510 Spadina services continue to Union Station. Both turning loops can be accessed from all sides. Destination codes: S - Spadina Station K - King Street Loop Q - Queens Quay Spadina Loop U - Union Station

Rolling stock Two types of rolling stock are being used on this line; the older CLRV Canadian Light Rail Vehicle and ALRV Articulated Light Rail Vehicle, and the more modern Bombardier Flexity Outlook tram. In reality, the CLRV's and ALRV's use trolley poles for overhead wire current collection, and the Flexity's have been using trolley poles too (instead of their pantograph), while the overhead wire system was adapted for pantograph use. Line 509 Harbourfront became the first line to be converted, and can now both be used by trolleypole and pantographs. However, as Metrosimulator does not facilitate the use of a trolley pole, only pantographs have been installed.

Track layout The image below shows the track layout as it appears in the CVL screen.

Signalling system As driving on sight is not an option in Metrosimulator, a fixed block system has been installed on the line, with ATB train protection. The allowed speeds are being shown on the driver panel, and enforced by the system. If the next block is occupied, or switches have not been set, the maximum speed is 10 km/h. In this case, you may not pass the next "S"-sign next to the tracks, which indicate the block separations, until you get a higher indicated speed limit (even if traffic lights are already green). The blocks have been kept short to allow short following distances. The line is also equipped with traffic lights. Unlike the standard in Europe, be aware that in Toronto, the traffic lights are usually situated on the opposite side(!) of the intersection. So you may not approach a red signal (as you then would be in the middle of the intersection). Also be aware that when making a left or right turn, the traffic light you need to look at will be opposite from where you came from, and NOT the traffic light which might be right next to the tracks at the intersection-exit where you are going. The traffic light in the screenshot below is valid for streetcars driving straight ahead, and NOT for streetcars coming from the left: Even though the transit signal has a double layout, these are not double signals; both lights are for the same direction. Also, remain aware that you may only cross an intersection if both the traffic lights are green, AND you have a speed limit better then 10 from the train protection system.

External links Website of the TTC: https://www.ttc.ca/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/509_Harbourfront Timelapse line 509: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDivc2xdnvk Timelapse line 510: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myg7Kzg4n94

Special thanks

The line is being created for use in Metrosimulator, in partnership with T2P Films Developments (https://developments.t2pfilms.ca/Downloads.html), who are providing a number of 3D objects for the simulation.