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Stuff

• Steam Age
• Catchment areas of disjoint stations
• sandbox1
• Xiong
• mit Multiple image template
• Drawing
• Cargo Pickup and Station Rating

Design Rules

Applies to early-20th, small FIRS/NARS maps. Probably depends also on several NewGRFs and other settings.

• Max train length: 6 tiles.
• PBS signals, spacing: 4.
  • 6 tile train wants min 7 spacing + 1 for splits.
  • Double freq signals error-tolerant
  • 4 tile serves early trains better
• Double track lines, 3 tile wide.
  • Center line gap or bi-dir.
  • Line Depots middle of bi-dir sections.
  • Expand overloaded lines? 5 wide, 2x2?
  • Consider separate pax/freight lines.
• 3-track through stations; modular.
  • Forced depot on entry.
  • Optional exit depot.
  • Allow recirculation.
  • Larger stations assembled from modules.
  • One station serves one industry/town.
• Simple junctions when possible.
  • Favor 3-way jcts.
  • Reserve additional space for expansion.
  • Depots on jct entry?
  • Signal inside jct?