Track ID Signs: Difference between revisions

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Track IDs are unique addresses that some tracks in stations are assigned. These addresses make it possible to refer to specific tracks in delivery orders , as well as to navigate to them with station maps .

Other than in books, track IDs are also shown on physical signs. Track ID signs are pole-mounted structures found on the right side of tracks , on their both ends, designed to inform of their ID.

If we take an ID example of "C-06S", "C" here represents a particular yard in the station. "06" indicates a specific track in that yard. "S" indicates the storage purpose of the given track. There are a few track types:

I – Input

This is where freight haul deliveries arrive.

O – Output

This is where freight haul deliveries depart from.

S - Storage

This is where empty cars are stored for shunting and logistical haul deliveries.

L - Cargo Transfer

This is where cars are loaded and unloaded, using the cargo transfer machine .

LP - Passenger Transfer

This is a track with a platform where the passengers and mail get transferred from.

SP – Passenger Storage

This is where coaches and railcars are parked.

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-Some tracks have specific addresses, displayed by track ID signs on both ends of the track. This address indicates the location of the track and its purpose, for example "C-06S". "C" in this case represents a specific yard name this track belongs to, within a station. "06" indicates a specific track within that yard. These names facilitate navigating between tracks and can also be referred to from the schematic {{pll|Station Map|station map}}.
+Track IDs are unique addresses that some tracks in stations are assigned. These addresses make it possible to refer to specific tracks in {{pll|Order Types Overview|delivery orders}}, as well as to navigate to them with {{pll|Station Map|station maps}}.
+Other than in books, track IDs are also shown on physical signs. Track ID signs are pole-mounted structures found on the right side of {{pll|Railway Terminology|tracks}}, on their both ends, designed to inform of their ID.
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-The last character in the track ID serves to indicate the purpose of the respective track. It can be:
+If we take an ID example of "C-06S", "C" here represents a particular {{pll|Railway Terminology|yard}} in the station. "06" indicates a specific track in that yard. "S" indicates the storage purpose of the given track. There are a few track types:
+==== I – Input ====
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-<b>I – Input:</b><br/>This is where {{pll|Freight Haul|freight haul}} deliveries arrive.
+This is where {{pll|Freight Haul|freight haul}} deliveries arrive.
+==== O – Output ====
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-<b>O – Output:<br/></b>This is where freight haul deliveries depart from.
+This is where freight haul deliveries depart from.
+==== S - Storage ====
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-<b>S – Storage:<br/></b>This is where empty {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|cars}} are stored for {{pll|Shunting|shunting}} and {{pll|Logistical Haul|logistical haul}} deliveries.
+This is where empty {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|cars}} are stored for {{pll|Shunting|shunting}} and {{pll|Logistical Haul|logistical haul}} deliveries.
+==== L - Cargo Transfer ====
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-<b>L – Cargo Transfer:<br/></b>This is where cars are loaded and unloaded, using the {{pll|Cargo Transfer|cargo transfer machine}}.
+This is where cars are loaded and unloaded, using the {{pll|Cargo Transfer|cargo transfer machine}}.
+==== LP - Passenger Transfer ====
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-<b>LP – Passenger Transfer:<br/></b>This is a track with a platform where the passengers and mail get transferred from.
+This is a track with a platform where the passengers and mail get transferred from.
-<!--T:8-->
+==== SP – Passenger Storage ====<!--T:8-->
-<b>SP – Passenger Storage:</b>
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 This is where {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|coaches and railcars}} are parked.
-<!--T:10-->
-<b>P – Parking:</b>
-<!--T:11-->
-This is where {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|locomotives}} are parked.
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-{{See also|Speed Limit Signs|Grade Signs|Switches & Switch Signs|Station Map|Rail Vehicle Types|Railway Terminology|Freight Haul|Shunting|Logistical Haul|Cargo Transfer}}
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