SAR Scenario Orroroo Grain

	11   Peterborough-Orroroo-Quorn Grain Run
A scenario in the SAR Peterborough Base Session v2.0 This scenario has been updated in Base Session v2.0. For the original v1.0 scenario, click here

Empty grain seasonal service from Peterborough to Orroroo or Quorn returning loaded to Peterborough.

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 The Historical Bit 

The Peterborough-Quorn Line marked a dividing line in agriculture in the state. To the west there was enough rain to grow one crop of grain each year. To the east the rainfall was insufficient and the land was only suitable for grazing. The grain facilities on the line were at Peterborough, Orroroo and Quorn. Grain traffic was seasonal and often dictated by demand with grain trains often running only between Peterborough and Orroroo. By 1970 all steam hauled services had been replaced by an 830 class diesel. The last revenue trains ran from Peterborough to Orroroo to clear the grain silos before the line was closed in October 1988.

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Era:  1980s  Duration:  2 hours 30 minutes  Loco:  The has locos available at the  Peterborough Loco Depot  SAR T 23 at  Loco Sidings  SAR T 233 at  Loco Sheds  SAR 858 at  Loco Sheds   Consist:  To be attached to the selected loco 6 WHE Gondola covered wagons 1 Guard Van on the Peterborough  Grain & Flour Mill  Siding

Each location in the layout has a detailed set of track diagrams that provide a variety of useful information The  Getting Started  guide below gives a summary of what is available. To display this information click any graphic, or go to the bottom of the page for all the session links (all links will open in this window).

Getting Started: If you have already closed the opening message window then the first step is to pause the session by pressing the  P  key. Next locate your loco. Either:- Open the Finder Tool (press  Ctrl   F ) and type, in the Name field, the name of the selected loco - e.g. SAR 858. Click the tick icon, OR Open the Driver List (bottom left of the screen) and then scroll through the list to find either:- the loco name (SAR 858) OR the driver icon (named Driver 858) - this is a non-animated icon then click the drivers Eye icon to take control of the loco Take a few moments to get your bearings. Click (this link will open in this window) to show the location details and track plans for Peterborough. In each location details page:- the  tab gives an overall summary of each location with a "potted" history (where available). the  tab reveals the invisible  Track Marks for Drive To commands. the  tab lists all active industries and their commodities. the  tab describes the names, locations and settings of all junction switches as well as some switch sets you may want to use. Each location details page has direct links to the adjacent locations so you can explore along the route. When you are ready to start, reload the Peterborough Base Session page (click the Scenarios button on your current location page) and select this Scenario again or just use the Back button on your browser - whichever is quicker. Switch back to Trainz Driver Mode Close the opening message window and, if Pause is shown on the screen, press the  P  key to start the session.

Tutorial: A tutorial on using these scenarios is provided in the link on the left. The link will open in this window

Orders: Move your selected loco onto the Peterborough  Grain & Flour Mill Siding and couple to the WHE wagons stored there. Move the train onto the  Main  Line and then onto the Peterborough-Quorn Line. Proceed to Orroroo or Quorn according to the timetable. At Orroroo move the train onto the  Goods  road to the  Grain Silos  for loading. Notes: stop the WHE wagons and Guard Van so that they are clear of the  Goods Crane . the WHE wagons are not industry enabled and will not actually load but because they are covered this issue will not be noticeable. Run the loco around the train to attach to the Guard Van at its rear. Detach the Guard Van from the WHE wagons and shunt the van onto the  Goods Loop . Position it alongside the Goods Shed. Turn the loco on the  WYE . Notes: The  WYE  was actually removed in the 1930s so in reality the loco would have to run "tender first" (or "long nose first" in the case of a diesel) back to Peterborough - which was not popular with the train crews but is an option you can use. Coal and water (if needed) at the Orroroo  Loco Coal & Water  Stage. Attach the loco to the southern (Peterborough) end of the WHE wagons at the  Grain Silos . Shunt the train onto the  Goods Loop  and couple it to the Guard Van. Proceed to a vacant  Yard  road at Peterborough. Run the loco around the train and attach to the Guard Van at its rear. Shunt the Guard Van onto a vacant road in the  Car Shed . Reattach to the WHE wagons and shunt the train to the Peterborough  Grain & Flour Mill  Siding. Detach the loco and return it to the Main  Loco  Depot. The Base Session has the clock set to start at This can be changed to any required time. For the details see SAR Scenario Session Time Change Peterborough-Orrorro-Quorn Grain Timetable Seasonal Service   Frequency Train № (T Th Sa) 141 (M to F) 142   Only runs on days when required Peterborough Depot CEFJØWX dep  05:45  08:30     Flour Mill      A    A   Attach WTE wagons Yard      A    A   Attach Guard Van   dep  06:00  08:45     Black Rock UX    06:25  09:10     Orroroo CΔFWX arr  06:38cwD  09:23cwD   Detach wagons   dep  07:10       Eurelia FWX arr  07:34w1         dep  08:00       Carrieton CFWX arr  08:17cw         dep  08:37       Hammond UWX dep  09:03w       Quorn CEFJØWX arr  09:44       Silos      D     Detach wagons Depot      cw     Service & stable loco Frequency Train №   (M to F) 440 (T Th Sa) 441 Only runs on days when required Quorn Depot dep      13:30   Silos          A Attach WTE wagons Yard   dep      13:52   Hammond        14:28w   Carrieton arr      14:56cw     dep      15:20   Eurelia arr      15:40w     dep      15:50   Orroroo arr      16:28cw     dep    13:30A  16:38 Attach WTE wagons Black Rock    13:42  16:50   Peterborough Yard arr    14:10D  17:17D Detach Guard Van Flour Mill        D    D Detach WTE wagons Depot        cw    cw Stable loco bold time = arrive/depart time plain time = timing point Service Symbols: a on request stop c coal (if required) w water (if required) 1 cross train 401 Location Symbols: Δ = Turning Triangle C = Loco Coal Loader E = Engine Depot F = Fixed Signals J = Junction Ø = Loco Turntable U = Unattended W = Loco Water Tank X = Crossing Loop

Driving Notes: A summary of the facilities and product loads at all locations along the line is provided in the link The approaches to all locations are protected by invisible signals to prevent the AI Half Speed Slowdown Problem when approaching a signal at stop. Trackmarks and industries have been provided for AI Drive To Trackmark, Drive via Trackmark and Drive to  Industry  commands. Click for details. Manual (no AI) driving is possible. As a visual driving aid, a Caution warning sign has been placed at the location of the Main Approach Dn and Main Approach Up trackmarks. Click for details. If driving manually in yards, you are responsible for correctly setting any catch points.

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This page was created by Trainz user pware in March 2021 and was last updated as shown below.

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