Thanks for the information on that diagram Nana. I will see if I can look into cloning the scenario and add the missing train as I like my scenarios to be somewhat realistic :). Also I like to follow AI trains as I make my scenarios where the player has to follow an AI train in most of my scenarios for the reason is to prevent me from going into "auto-pilot" when playing :).

I happened to watch Squirrel's video of that scenario and the same happened. The scenario is a real diagram but it seems to be missing the stopping service ahead of you. In real life, you'll be running into yellows from Gerrard's Cross to Marylebone as you follow a train 3 minutes in front of you.

Hi Nana,

Thanks for the information. I will keep this in mind for my future videos. Although I normally use locomotive-hauled trains like the Class 60 and the Class 92 that have independent controls. But I am keeping to time a bit better in the next video that will be the Class 165 from Birmingham Snow Hill to London Marylebone. Although somehow I do arrive 10 minutes early into London Marylebone :).

Kind Regards
Ash.

Hi, I'd just like to leave a friendly comment regarding braking distances :)

I personally find notch 2 on the original Thompson 455 to be a good braking rate on the British mainline and use it as a reference. This translates to approx -38% throttle on the Class 170.

On flat ground, these are my reference distances:
100mph needs 1 mile
74mph = 0.55mi
57mph = 0.35 mi
47mph = 0.25 mi
30mph = 0.12 mi

I hope you find this helpful in your trainsimming ventures. :)