Suggestion to RSDL for Track Monitor

[rabid]

How about putting upcoming speed limits on the gradient display like this as shown by the red arrows (no, not the aerobatics team).



This would help inattentive dummies like myself from getting nasty surprises!

David

[RSderek]

It's like you are reading our minds...

Improvements to the map are on our list.

cheers

derek

[adam3544]

It's like you are reading our minds...

Improvements to the map are on our list.

cheers

derek

Why not combine all those features into one common diagram like in MSTS 1.0, including approaching speed limits and stations names. The gradient information could be in positive/negative percentage instead of visual line.

Adam

[phat2003uk]

I like the idea of separate monitors myself. I would like to know how far the next station is but wouldn't like to know the next signal because I want that as a challenge when driving under cautions. I guess a customisable system is what is needed most.

[peteworsley]

How about putting upcoming speed limits on the gradient display like this

How about putting signals, junctions and stations on a display like this - it could be made long and thin to represent the high speed, linear nature of a railway (did somebody say railway?) instead of a huge black square with a thread of useful information across the middle.

I may have mentioned it!
http://forums.uktrainsim.com/viewtopic. ... 80#p910552

Best wishes

Pete W

[matticus88]

Thats a really good idea, i always get caught out by speed limits, having stations on there As well would be a good thing to.

I never use the first tab of the track monitor becuase, imo, its useless becuase it only shows a few meters in front of the train* and if your going in reverse with a long consist you can't see the back end at all.

*Slightly exaggerated.


EDIT: I modified the image in the first post with some more additions.. (i did it in paint so its not the neatest thing in the world)

[jivebunny]

Also, hitting F3 repeatedly should really cycle through the different tabs before switching the TM back off again i.e hitting F3 numerous times should produce the following: ON (track tab by default) / Destination / Gradient / Coupling / OFF. It's quite annoying having to click on the different icons whilst you're trying to watch the track ahead. Just my 2p!

JB

[Blackpatch]

It's quite annoying having to click on the different icons whilst you're trying to watch the track ahead.

Have to say I agree that you have to take your eye off the track ahead for longer than I'd like. One display with more info would get my vote.

[jamespetts]

Also, hitting F3 repeatedly should really cycle through the different tabs before switching the TM back off again i.e hitting F3 numerous times should produce the following: ON (track tab by default) / Destination / Gradient / Coupling / OFF. It's quite annoying having to click on the different icons whilst you're trying to watch the track ahead. Just my 2p!

JB

I like that idea - ingenious!

[adam3544]

Thats a really good idea, i always get caught out by speed limits, having stations on there As well would be a good thing to.

I never use the first tab of the track monitor becuase, imo, its useless becuase it only shows a few meters in front of the train* and if your going in reverse with a long consist you can't see the back end at all.

*Slightly exaggerated.


EDIT: I modified the image in the first post with some more additions.. (i did it in paint so its not the neatest thing in the world)

This is excellent example for combined Track Monitor information, it's very much like Driver's Service Timetable used on many railroads arround the world.
Kuju, take it into consideration please.

Adam

[RSderek]

RSDL will take it into account. Kuju will probably not tho.

[steampsi]

How about a distance scale too.

[tialho]

Slightly off-topic (and apologies if this has already been asked), are there any plans by RSDL (or anyone else!) to release speed tables (e.g. as .pdf) for the default routes? (similar to the 'Buchfahrplan' included with Protrain and GR MSTS routes). I personally would find this more useful than a modified f3 view (I prefer to drive without driver aids where possible!).

Regards,

Tim

[arthur55]

Being able to put the track info onto another screen would be a great step forward imo.
It can be done in flight sims so why not train sims.

[31466]

This is one of the main things I would like to see too. I think the track monitor should show all approaching speed limits and stations within the next couple of miles like it does on MSTS. At the moment it is very difficult to learn a route so this would be a big help.