[CN] SimRail for Dummies

[CN-BX-3N]

link:专题：从零开始理解SimRail - SimRail_Wiki

attached a directly printed version of the web page.

This is a whole long page written by @KagurazakaYukari and me. Currently, we're working on an English version of that, I'll show you the preface of the work:

 

Since this book is for people who know nothing about railways, this book only talks about some general concepts and definitions. And it assumes all readers never take a train or go on a journey by train. Therefore, you may find some unprofessional descriptions of certain ideas or terms.

I don’t like to throw out all terms you will use at first. So, I’ll try to use some personal views and explanations to help you understand these words better.

This book has seven parts:

The first part is the basic concept you should know, like signals, interlock, turnout, etc.

The second part is the terms used in driving, for example, you will learn about locomotives, EMU/DMU, and batteries.

The third part is for dispatchers. We’ll talk about what to say, timetables, priorities, left-track operations, and related things.

The fourth part is some terms for operation, like delay and early, and all kinds of failures.

The fifth part is a basic introduction to Polish Railways, like the meaning of train numbers, train codes, and the current situation.

The last two parts will contain a very detailed tutorial on driving and dispatching. Also, there is a simple page for you to learn how to pronounce the Polish alphabet.

 

And here are the contents:

 

Chapter 1: Some Basic Concepts

1.1 Signals

1.2 Blockages

1.3 Turnouts

1.4 Routes & Tracks

1.5 Stations & Platforms

1.5.1 Categories of Stations

1.5.2 Categories of Platforms

1.6 Catenary & Voltage Modes

Chapter 2: Terms for Trains

2.1 Locomotives and its Categories

2.2 EMUs & DMUs

2.3 Batteries: Why is it there?

2.4 Activate Cabins: What to Boot Up?

2.5 Main Circuit Breaker

2.6 Pantographs

2.7 Converter

2.8 Compressor

2.9 Brakes

2.9.1 Air Brake

2.9.2 Electro Brake

2.9.3 Locomotive Break (Local Break)

2.10 Handles

2.10.1 Decrease→Maintain←Increase: What is this?

2.10.2 Other Kinds of Handles

2.11 Safety System

2.11.1 Why they are there?

2.11.2 SHP & CA

2.12 ETCS: A Brief Introduction

2.12.1 Panel

2.12.2 Keyboards and Inputs

2.12.3 Display

2.12.3.1 Mode

2.12.3.2 Special Display

2.12.3.3 Operation & Driving

2.12.3.4 Pantographs

2.12.3.5 Speed

2.12.4 Explanation on Speedometer

2.12.5 Distance Meter

2.13 Computers on Trains (currently only TRAXX)

Chapter 3: Terms on Dispatching

3.1 Interlocks

3.2 Computer & Domino Panel

3.3 Train Routings

3.4 Communication

3.4.1 What is it?

3.4.2 What should I say?

3.5 Timetables

3.6 Priorities of Trains

3.7 Left-Track Operation

Chapter 4: Terms on Operation

4.1 Startup, Passing, Technical Stop, and Passenger Stop

4.2 Delay & Early

4.3 Failures

Chapter 5: Brief Introduction to Polish Railways

5.1 Basic information

5.2 Train Number

5.2.1 Three letters for Categories

5.2.2 Regional Code

5.2.3 Extra Number for Freight Trains

5.3 Locomotive Code

5.3.1 PKP Rules

5.3.1.1 Letters & Meaning

5.3.1.2 Numbers & Meaning (Electric)

5.3.1.3 Suffix for EMUs

5.3.1.4 Numbers & Meaning (Diesel)

5.3.2 Factory Number

5.3.2.1 Two Numbers

5.3.2.2 Alphabet

5.3.3 Examples for Explanation

5.3.4 Factory Number for Diesel Locomotives

5.3.5 Carriages Code

Chapter 6: Driving Tutorial

6.1 EU07/EP07/EP08

6.1.1 Explanation on everything

6.1.2 Startup Procedure

6.1.3 Warnings

6.2 ET25 (Dragon 2)

6.2.1 Explanation on everything

6.2.2 Startup Procedure

6.2.3 Warnings

6.3 EN76/EN96 (PESA Elf)

6.3.1 Explanation on everything

6.3.2 Startup Procedure

6.3.3 Warnings

6.4 BR186 (TRAXX F140 MS)

6.4.1 Explanation on everything

6.4.2 Startup Procedure

6.4.3 Warnings

6.5 ED250 (Pendolino)

6.5.1 Explanation on everything

6.5.2 Startup Procedure

6.5.3 Warnings

Chapter 7: Dispatching Tutorial

7.1 Telephone Usage

7.2 EDR

7.2.1 How to Fill in the Time

7.2.2 About “Input Time” Box

7.3 Computers

7.3.1 Pilichowice

7.3.1.1 Basic Interface Introduction

7.3.1.2 Set Routes

7.3.1.3 Cancel Routes (Instant Cancel)

7.3.2 Włoszczowa Północ

7.3.2.1 Additional Interface Introduction

7.3.2.2 How to Use Phone for Semi-Auto Interlocks

7.3.3 Sosnowiec Główny

7.3.3.1 Sosnowiec Główny→Sosnowiec Południowy

7.3.3.2 Sosnowiec Południowy→Sosnowiec Główny

7.4 Domino Panels

7.4.1 Introduction on Displays

7.4.2 Introduction on Command Buttons

7.4.3 Będzin

7.4.3.1 Set Routes

7.4.3.2 Substitute Signals

7.4.3.3 Cancel Routes

7.4.4 Łazy ŁC

7.4.4.1 Confirm Arrival

7.4.4.2 Receive Trains from Track 3

7.4.5 Idzikowice

7.4.6 Zawiercie

7.4.6.1 Set Routes

7.4.6.2 Train Route Division

7.5 Special Situation

7.5.1 Reset Axle Counter

7.5.2 Communication at Sosnowiec Główny with Other Players

7.5.3 Cancel Substitute Signals on Computers

7.5.4 Change Interlock Direction

Extra: How to Pronounce Polish Alphabet

References

 

 

从零开始理解SimRail（网页直印版本）.pdf

[Jamzz]

Very cool!
If you need any assistance with the PKP Instructions you can hmu!