| RAILSIM Network Simulator models complex rail
networks, such as this application of proposed
commuter rail service on the CSX and Norfolk
Southern railroads in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
Trains and the track circuits they occupy are
shown in green, and the train ID's are shown in
red. The proposed Multimodal Terminal is shown in
the center of the above image.
As you zoom in on a particular area, RAILSIM Network Simulator shows additional
details such as dynamic display of signal aspects
during run time. Graphical zooming and panning,
including automated tracking of user-selected
trains, are all supported. The image below shows
the dynamic simulation of Howell and Spring
Interlockings. Note that proposed Commuter Train
8C1 is approaching diverging signal aspects for
its route to the proposed Multimodal Terminal.
Full detail of the simulation is
provided as it occurs; in addition to changing signal aspects,
trains progress along the track, and train display colors can
change (when defined) to indicate varying degrees of schedule
adherence (for several early, on-time, and late selections).
Extensive analytical information can be obtained during a
simulation; for example, a train, station, or interlocking can
be examined, or a train can be followed as it moves through its
simulated run. More detailed analysis of a simulation can be
performed using RAILSIM Report Generator, which provides text
and graphic output.
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