Any Track Modification Tips?

[Didz]

I've found myself having to modify a lot of my intial track configuration as I've gradually become more aware of what works and what doesn't. But I find the Bulldozer and Track Planner pretty heavy handed and fiddly to use, so I wondered if there were any tips from the experts.
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One thing I've discovered that works in RE, as it does in TPF, is that if the Bulldozer wants to delete 200+ miles of extremely expensive track, you can actually create a logical break in the section by inserting a switch. The Bulldozer then accepts that it only needs to remove the track in the area up to that switch saving you a fortune in track replacement.

Once the track has been relaid you can then delete the switch.

[gardlt]

Hold down shift in bulldozer mode to place markers. Placing one will give you from there to the current "break" in that direction. Placing two will delete just the track between the markers.

Typically I do this often near the stations when I upgrade them to transfer to a newly available station platform. What I do is pre-build the new line as much as possible. Then, once trains are clear, I bulldoze out the old, then snap together the new in a matter of a few seconds.

If you are getting a track blocked error even when a train isn't close, that's when you need to build a signal. If you need to temporarily clear a heavy area, place a directional "red" signal facing the wrong way to temporarily break the line and cause trains to wait elsewhere. Takes a little practice, but works fine.

The system is good, trains shouldn't get stuck even in "live" Trainiac mode as long as they can still reach all their destinations. If they should now use completely new track they will jump automatically to the correct line. Don't forget to place signals where necessary around the site.

[Didz]

Originally posted by gardlt:

Hold down shift in bulldozer mode to place markers. Placing one will give you from there to the current "break" in that direction. Placing two will delete just the track between the markers.

That sounds even better I'll have to try it in the next chapter.