ST 3 Dispatcher Help

Dispatcher Help for SteamTRAIN 3 Choosing the Dispatcher option provides endless, relaxing combinations of train- building and running for you the engineer (and crew) -- no time schedules. Basically, you show up for your work shift at your Depart Station and are assigned a locomotive and train makeup from your railroadʼs Dispatcher. You then assemble your train consisting of from 2 to 8 cars, and park it in front of the Depart Station. Finally, you attempt to run your train safely and efficiently to your destination -- the Arrive Station. Your Pay is related to your performance. If you find yourself at one of the 2 Terminals during Dispatcher runs, you may wish to Choose a different locomotive: (1) Double click on the Roundhouse roof to see if another loco is available. (2) Move your old loco into an empty stall completely inside the roundhouse. (3) Single click on the new locoʼs boiler to activate it -- starts smoking. (4) Turn your new loco on the Turntable and Refuel as required. (5) Build or attach to your Train and go to the Arrive Station. Before trying the Dispatcher, some user selectable options are available from the Preferences Window (under the SteamTRAIN menu). You now have 3 choices: (1) Any Train Cars in Any Order, (2) Listed Cars in Any Order, or (3) Listed Cars in Exact Order -- the last being the most difficult but also the most realistic. Finally you can choose the maximum number of cars in your train between 2 and 8. The Demo (unregistered) version of ST is limited to 4 car trains when using Dispatcher. A new Railroad Clock option allows you to set the time of day manually, or automatically. Light and dark are now related to the RR clock time. The Express options add more danger and challenge. If you have chosen the preference option “Listed Cars in Exact Order”, your train makeup is shown just below the Track Map window. An example of a five coach train might look like this: “H - G - D - C - A”. Individual cars are identified by white letters, which can be toggled on/off using the “I” key. Your switching talents will be needed to build your exact train. Dispatcher ON is selected from the top of the Station Menu. The Station Map and Dispatcher Windows both open -- listing your train orders as well as today's operating conditions, including: Depart Station: Start from any Listed Station Route Direction: EAST or WEST Locomotive Type: American 4-4-0, Mogul 2-6-0, Cons 2-8-0 or CHOOSE Water/Coal/Sand: Fixed (Demo), Quarter, Half, or Full Brake Type: Loco Steam or Train Air (safest) Train Cars: 2 to 8 (4 max for Demo) Grade/Slope: Map Normal or Map Steep (harder) Track Condition: Dry Rails or Slippery (danger) Day or Night: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night Arrive Station: Stop at any Designated Station The Station Map shows how many stations you must pass to reach your destination. The Depart Station has a Gre…