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MrX · 22-05-2006, 13:48

Doesn't it mean .

--- Green - route travelled
--- Yellow - route remaining to travel

The stations being called at being highlighted in red.

I'd assume if there were no PIS info signals from half way down onwards, that the system would just assume that that route still hadn't been travelled.

As for the route map, the train will never travel outside the Cork-Dublin line. It would just be confusing to have put the full network on. They have a limited space, much like a tube map it's schematic and for simple information purposes only. It does give you a good idea of where you're at. It's also a good indicator that these trains arn't going to be dragged all over the network. Like the Enterprise it's a dedicated service.

Did the automatic announcements work for all stations?

IE can NEVER manage to get their microphone levels right. They need to hire in some technical consultants and get advise on how to use microphones / PA systems. It's ridiculous as this system is brand new and clearly works if not operated and configured by the clueless. It's actually quite tricky to make sure that an audio system works properly so it's something best left to experts. Once configured, just DO NOT TOUCH any of the levels / volumes.

The PA from the 201 will undoubtedly sound noisy as there is a big diesel engine in the background. there's very little you can do about that other than get new locomotives with very heavily insulated cabs.

22-05-2006, 13:48	#5
MrX Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 585	Doesn't it mean . --- Green - route travelled --- Yellow - route remaining to travel The stations being called at being highlighted in red. I'd assume if there were no PIS info signals from half way down onwards, that the system would just assume that that route still hadn't been travelled. As for the route map, the train will never travel outside the Cork-Dublin line. It would just be confusing to have put the full network on. They have a limited space, much like a tube map it's schematic and for simple information purposes only. It does give you a good idea of where you're at. It's also a good indicator that these trains arn't going to be dragged all over the network. Like the Enterprise it's a dedicated service. Did the automatic announcements work for all stations? IE can NEVER manage to get their microphone levels right. They need to hire in some technical consultants and get advise on how to use microphones / PA systems. It's ridiculous as this system is brand new and clearly works if not operated and configured by the clueless. It's actually quite tricky to make sure that an audio system works properly so it's something best left to experts. Once configured, just DO NOT TOUCH any of the levels / volumes. The PA from the 201 will undoubtedly sound noisy as there is a big diesel engine in the background. there's very little you can do about that other than get new locomotives with very heavily insulated cabs. Last edited by MrX : 22-05-2006 at 13:56.