Re: Some Questions

[" Ian" <iansmith@optusnet.com.au>]

"Dave Proctor" <daproc@spambait.ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> "Glen O'Riley" <glen.orileyDES@PAMlinx.iwarp.com> wrote in message
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> > 1. Why is the NSW guage track considered the standar guage?
>
> Because it was decided that that gauge would be the "standard", which is
why
> the TAR was built to it.
>
> > 2. How strict are the medicals to become a driver of one of the city
> > passenger fleet?
>
> I believe they use similiar standards to the NRTC (National Road Transport
> Council) - it can be found at
> http://www.nrtc.gov.au/publications/med-stand.htm - these are the
standards
> that apply to truck, bus and taxi drivers.
>
> > 3. Are there any decent simulations (beta or full) for both train
driving
> > and/or control (e.g. changing light colours and points)?
>
> I use Train Controller and Track Builder - check out
> http://www.signalcc.com/ - the trial version only lets you run it 10 times
> (and only with their layout) whereas the full version lets you run any
> layout. Track Builder lets you make your own layouts (and model them on
real
> layouts).
>
> Dave
> >
> > You have to be joking. The ultimate bore of a
pastime................................
> >
> >
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