Hi Guys and Gals,
I am having a bit of a nightmare with the scenario editor.
The problem is that, seemingly on a random basis, I cannot get the dispatcher to adhere to a timetabled schedule once the scenario is running in the sim. This initially reared it's head when compiling a scenario for the Riviera Line. I set a timetabled schedule in the editor, by ticking the 'clock' icon for each station stop, the duration of these stops being anything from the default 35 seconds upwards. But on running the scenario, I was finding that regardless of the duration I had set, station stops where lasting about 30 seconds before being given the 'tip' by the Guard/dispatcher. And alarmingly, I was finding that stops at which I had arrived at either slightly early or just after the arrival time, I was being failed on, getting a big fat 'X' for these. Also, if I have a schedule that is not timetabled, ie. I let the dispatcher calculate the arrival and departure times, all stops regardless of duration are lasting a mere 10 seconds.
I did think at the time that this was peculiar to the Paignton route, and rather foolishly commented to someone that I had not seen this on any other route DLC. Foolishly, insofar as the problem has now manifested itself in a Brighton line scenario I am trying to construct.
This appears to occur randomly, with standard and/or timetabled scenarios, and with different items of stock (the BML scenario uses the Class 319). I will let DTG know (again I think) shortly of what I am seeing, but in the meantime I have posted here to see if anyone has any idea as to what might be going on. A previous employer, when anything went wrong, would seek to identify the 'change point' to ascertain the cause. I cannot think of anything I have done myself that might have brought about this, I am not aware of any updates plus in between first seeing this on the Paignton route and then on BML, I have had cause to do a verify, so I am up to date I think.
I am hoping someone can shed some light, as this is having a big impact on my enjoyment of the few chances I seem to get to drive these days .
Kindest Regards,