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The Metrosimulator Glasgow route is a recreation of the Glasgow subway (made by Sjoerd Ydema).<br/> | The Metrosimulator Glasgow route is a recreation of the Glasgow subway (made by Sjoerd Ydema).<br/> | ||
In version | In the first version, the Glasgow rolling stock is not available for Metrosimulator, so modified London Underground 1973 stock trains are used. <br/> | ||
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In version | In version 2, the following updates have been made:<br/> | ||
* The [[Glasgow_SPT_subway_train|Glasgow rolling stock]] | * The [[Glasgow_SPT_subway_train|Glasgow rolling stock]] are provided in three livery's (included in the download package). | ||
* All Glasgow activities use the correct trains. | * All Glasgow activities use the correct trains. | ||
* The tracks on the entire line are built closer together, to increase the realism at the stations. | * The tracks on the entire line are built closer together, to increase the realism at the stations. | ||
* At all stations, the platform height and platform edge distance from the tracks are adjusted to the rolling stock. | * At all stations, the platform height and platform edge distance from the tracks are adjusted to the rolling stock. | ||
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In version 3, the following updates have been made:<br/> | |||
* New 3rd generation trains added (driver controlled and driverless versions) | |||
* New maintenance trains added | |||
* Trainwash animated | |||
* New train test facility extension | |||
* Switches around the depot replaced to better fit with the real situation | |||
* SPT Operations building added | |||
{{Header|The network|#ff6600}} | {{Header|The network|#ff6600}} | ||
{{Infobox map | |||
|mapheader = Glasgow | |||
|map = Subway map.png | |||
|screenshot = Glasgow3.jpg | |||
|author = Sjoerd Ydema | |||
|linenumber = 1 | |||
|traction = Third rail | |||
|description = Recreation of the Glasgow Subway | |||
|requirement = {{B|3|15}} | |||
|download = [{{GlasgowLink}} Download] | |||
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<br/><div id="mf-infoheader" style="padding:5px;background:silver;color:white;font-size:110%;">Train usage</div> | <br/><div id="mf-infoheader" style="padding:5px;background:silver;color:white;font-size:110%;">Train usage</div> | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:33, 30 January 2022
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The Metrosimulator Glasgow route is a recreation of the Glasgow subway (made by Sjoerd Ydema).
In the first version, the Glasgow rolling stock is not available for Metrosimulator, so modified London Underground 1973 stock trains are used.
In version 2, the following updates have been made:
- The Glasgow rolling stock are provided in three livery's (included in the download package).
- All Glasgow activities use the correct trains.
- The tracks on the entire line are built closer together, to increase the realism at the stations.
- At all stations, the platform height and platform edge distance from the tracks are adjusted to the rolling stock.
In version 3, the following updates have been made:
- New 3rd generation trains added (driver controlled and driverless versions)
- New maintenance trains added
- Trainwash animated
- New train test facility extension
- Switches around the depot replaced to better fit with the real situation
- SPT Operations building added
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General info Glasgow  Screenshot  Author: Sjoerd Ydema Lines: 1 Traction power supply: Third rail Description: Recreation of the Glasgow Subway MetroSim Version Required: Download:
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Network information
Lines
Depots
Train-Protection Systems
Train usage
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Lines
There is one circular line which services 15 stations. The service is divided in an inner circle (counter clockwise) and an outer circle (clockwise). Inner CircleThe Inner Circle runs counter-clockwise around the loop. Trains enter passenger service at Ibrox, and when returning to the depot, trains exit passenger service at Govan. Destination codes:
Outer CircleThe Outer Circle runs clockwise around the loop. Trains enter passenger service at Govan, and when returning to the depot, trains exit passenger service at Ibrox. Destination codes: |
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Other locations
Broomloan DepotThere is one depot (Broomloan), located near Govan. The connection to the underground tunnel is between Govan and Ibrox. The doors to the trainshed are activated by the CVL, the doors to the workshop are activated by detectors in the track. The back door to the workshop and the doors to the track maintenance shed are operated manually (by clicking on them). |
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Rolling stock
The system has 33 motorcars with one driver cabin each, and 8 trailercars. These are employed in consists of either three motorcars, or two motorcars with a trailercar in between. Specifications on the Glasgow subway trains: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Subway_rolling_stock
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Track layout
The image below shows the track layout as it appears in the CVL screen. It has the same layout as the real CVL screens for the Glasgow Subway, located at Broomloan Road Depot. Also, the same security block and signal numbers are used.
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Signalling system
The system is equiped with lightsignals (red/green at the end of all platforms). There are no further intermediate signals between stations, except between Govan and Ibrox, where the depot is connected. |
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External links
Website of the Glasgow Subway: http://www.spt.co.uk/subway/ |
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