Double tracks one line

[steven]

Hi beginner question. I have built a double track main line with a crossover. I have 2 station terminus at each end. I cant connect all 4 into one line
Am I trying to do something impossible? Or do I need to have 2 separate lines ie up and down

[larry_roberts]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2130843646


No, you simply merge the lines as above!.

[theSeb]

If I understood the question correctly, you have two stations with 2 platforms each and you want one line to use all 4 platforms?

You can connect like this

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2130848830

In TF 1 this was a great way to increase the throughput of a line, especially on lines with a lot of trucks or trains. I haven't felt the need to do this in TF2, since the amount of goods you have to get to towns is now greatly reduced, but I have mucked about and it does still work. The game will put stuff to transport on both platforms. You simply add station A, then B, then A and then B.

On a side note, please excuse my lack of crossovers. I don't use diamond crossovers at train stations because they are not that common in the real world due to expense and are only used when absolutely necessary, so I avoid them in the game.

[larry_roberts]

I think I misread you when you said two Stations (rather than two platforms), sorry!.

[genemead]

I know you have a double track, and a station at each end with double platforms, right? The question I have is how many trains are you trying to run, 1 or 2?

(I never use crossovers either.)

[lemming3k]

Originally posted by sebastian.me:

If I understood the question correctly, you have two stations with 2 platforms each and you want one line to use all 4 platforms?

You can connect like this

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2130848830

In TF 1 this was a great way to increase the throughput of a line, especially on lines with a lot of trucks or trains. I haven't felt the need to do this in TF2, since the amount of goods you have to get to towns is now greatly reduced, but I have mucked about and it does still work. The game will put stuff to transport on both platforms. You simply add station A, then B, then A and then B.

On a side note, please excuse my lack of crossovers. I don't use diamond crossovers at train stations because they are not that common in the real world due to expense and are only used when absolutely necessary, so I avoid them in the game.

Does that risk stacking waiting trains if two in a row need the same platform? Or can you just keep turning the waiting train around to skip stops until you reach the 2nd platform?
I only had this setup once so far but used two separate lines so I could quickly setup alternating platform usage. Much prefer your option if it can work the same though.

[theSeb]

Yes, there is still a chance of trains waiting, depending on how many you have, but with the signal setup above the trains won't get stuck. The turn train around twice trick would work in TF1 to get the trains on the other platform cadence. It should work in TF2 too, but I haven't confirmed that myself. I am too busy building canals and towns at the moment.

[genemead]

Rogal Dorn: you never did answer the question, how many trains are you trying to run? Also, I know you/re trying to do "something", but what are you trying to do?

[steven]

I am trying to connect 4 ststions, 2 at each end of a double track. I keep getting can't connect all stations message in spite of putting a crossover in. My internet has been down, hence the slow reply

[steven]

Maybe im using tge wrong station type or something

[steven]

Originally posted by larry_roberts:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2130843646


No, you simply merge the lines as above!.

Tried that, but I keep getting not all stst6ions can be connected message.

[steven]

Originally posted by genemead:

I know you have a double track, and a station at each end with double platforms, right? The question I have is how many trains are you trying to run, 1 or 2?

(I never use crossovers either.)

Its not a question of no of trains at tgis stage, its how to connect 4 stations on a double track. I will be running 2 trains initially

[Autocoach]

Share some screenshots or the save game via the workshop

[steven]

Originally posted by Autocoach:

Share some screenshots or the save game via the workshop

Ok I will upload later.

[steven]

Originally posted by genemead:

Rogal Dorn: you never did answer the question, how many trains are you trying to run? Also, I know you/re trying to do "something", but what are you trying to do?

I am trying to connect 4 stations, 2 at each end of a double track with the lines crossed over.

[Brulikrax]

1st, get a view over a main tran station on Google maps. 2nd, use signals (two-way or one-way) and "X" or diamond shaped tracks before and after the stations (swiching trains and platforms). Try to be creative. If still puzled about it, go on Youtube and check what the German PROs do.