thomson INTERACTIVE Train Simulator 2022 The Glasgow Subway Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
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thomson INTERACTIVE Train Simulator 2022 The Glasgow Subway
Route Information
Route Overview
The Glasgow Subway is the third-oldest underground metro system in the world
after the London Underground and the Budapest Metro. Originally a cable driven
railway, the subway was later electrified.
In 1936 it was renamed the Glasgow Underground, however many Glaswegians
continued to refer to the network as “the Subway”. In 2003, the name “Subway”
was officially readopted by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT).
The subway system was constructed as a twin bore 6.5 mile (10.5 km) circular
lo op that runs north and south of the River Clyde. The track gauge is 4 ft.
(1,219 mm) with a nominal tunnel diameter of 11 ft. (3.4 m). The Outer Circle
and Inner Circle refers to the double track, having trains running clockwise
and anticlockwise respectively around the same route in separate tunnels.
The subway’s running lines are entirely underground with a maintenance depot
at Broomloan Road between Govan and Ibrox. Prior to modernisation, trains were
lifted by crane in to the depot above. Modernisation in 1980 brought the
installation of points and access ramps where trains can now access the depot
for storage and maintenance.
History
In 1891 The Glasgow District Subway Company began construction of the
underground. The subway opened on 14 December 1896 as a cable railway with one
single cable powering each circle. A steam-powered engine between West Street
and Shields Road stations drove the cables. There were no points on the lines
with no way to drive to the surface. Instead train vehicles were transferred
to and from the running lines by a crane operating over a pit at the Govan
depot.
All 15 stations were built with centre platforms so trains only required doors
on one side of the vehicles. Glasgow Corporation took over the system in 1923
and in 1935 the existing trains were converted to third rail electric power.
Before the 1977–1980 modernisation programme, the stations had a very
distinctive smell and passengers were rocked forwards and backwards while the
carriage ‘shoogled’ them around.
By the 1970s the stations were very dilapidated, there were no escalators and
only Kelvinbridge had a lift. The use of the Subway had also declined, partly
by the closure of some of the dockyards on the River Clyde. The original
carriages dating back to 1896 w ere still in use and breakdowns were becoming
increasingly frequent. In 1974 a modernisation programme was announced.
On the 21st May 1977 the system was shut down for major refurbishment and
modernisation. Tunnels were repaired, stations were rebuilt and enlarged, with
additional platforms at Buchanan Street, Partick, Govan, Ibrox, Hillhead and
St Enoch . Heavier track was installed although still using the 4 ft. (1,219
mm) gauge, the original Broomloan Depot was modernised and equipped with
connecting tracks with points to replace the crane and depot pit. A new
ticketing system with passenger-operated ticket vending machines and automatic
turnstile barriers was added. The modernised system also features automatic
train operation (A.T.O.).
Route Map
Route Features
- 4 ft. gauge track system with third rail.
- Signalling with custom designed signal models and operational A.T.O. system (Automatic Train Operation).
- New random on-board passenger system to vary the people visible in the train vehicles. Multiple passenger view cameras with functional emergency stop handles.
- Operating on-board public address system for announcing passenger stops from the cabin. 15 Highly detailed station models.
- Depot modelled with drive-in functionality, animated shed doors and operating train washer. Route fully configured for Quick Drive scenarios on the inner and outer circles.
7 x Career scenarios including guided tutorials for the main train controls and A.T.O. use.
2 Second Generation Rolling Stock
Train History
The route includes second generation (1980–2022) Metro Cammell rolling stock.
These first 33 vehicles were built by Metro-Cammell between 1977 and 1979. The
rolling stock entered service when the subway re-opened after modernisation
work on 16th April 1980. These vehicles were refurbished by ABB in 1995.
Design & Specification
- Number Range: 101 – 133
- Coach Wheel Arrangement: Bo-Bo
- Weight: 20 tonnes per car
- Vehicle Length: 12.58 m
- Width: 2.34 m
- Electric System: 600 V DC Third Rail
- Max Speed: 54 km/h (34 mph)
Additional Keyboard Controls
| L : Increase driver cabin light | V : Toggle wipers on/off |
|---|---|
| SHIFT + L : Decrease driver cabin light | P : Make on-board |
announcement
I : Toggle instrument lights on/off| H : Increase headlight setting
O : Toggle instrument lights dimmer on/off| SHIFT + H : Decrease
headlight setting
F : Toggle vents on/off| J : Toggle right headlamp on/off
Y : Turn on passenger saloon lights| BACKSPACE : Emergency stop
C : Turn off passenger saloon lights| SPACEBAR : Warning horn
N : Auto start (next station in A.T.O. mode)| T : Open passenger
doors
Cabin Controls
| 1 | Startup and shutdown buttons | 18 | Main reservoir indicator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Shutdown warning lamp | 19 | Brake cylinder indicators |
| 3 | Parking brake on/off buttons | 20 | Speedometer (kph) |
| 4 | Parking brake on warning lamp | 21 | Auto early lamp |
| 5 | A.T.O. Auto start buttons | 22 | Permissible speed lamps |
| 6 | Passenger saloon lights on/off buttons | 23 | Reverser lever (with A.T.O. |
notch)
7| Passenger saloon lights on lamp| 24| Combined throttle brake lever
8| Vent fans on/off switch| 25| Wipers switch
9| Headlamp on/off switch (marker light)| 26| Cabin light switch on/dim/off
10| Passenger doors open/locked lamps| 27| Taillights only switch
11| Auto permit lamp| 28| Instrument lights switch on/off
12| Auto drive mode lamp| 29| Instrument lights dimmer dim/bright
13| Auto braking (emergency) lamp| 30| Headlights switch on/dim/off
14| Front access door| 31| Headlights and taillights indicator lamps
15| Opening window| 32| Line volts lamp
16| Emergency stop handle| 33| Warning horn
17| Brake pipe indicator| 34| Service number board (mouse click-areas)
Refer to the illustrations on this page and on page 7. 
Reverser Lever and A.T.O. (Automatic Train Operation)
The reverser lever cannot be moved using the standard HUD controller in Train
Simulator as it features an additional A.T.O. notch. Automatic train control
can only be used when the auto permit lamp is illuminated as shown below. You
can operate the reverser with the mouse or keyboard.
OFF should be selected to reset the system after tripping an emergency auto
brake. A selects A.T.O mode. F selects forward in manual mode. N selects
neutral. R selects reverse in manual mode.
Combined Throttle Brake Lever
This lever has three power settings. shunt (low power), S (series medium
power) and P (parallel high power). It also has an off (coast) notch, a
graduated brake zone increasing to full (full
application) and an emerg (emergency brake) notch at the end.
When running in A.T.O. mode this lever must be in the P notch. It is essential
that the reverser is first moved to the A notch before moving the combined
throttle brake lever to the P notch.
To leave A.T.O. mode and return to manual driving mode you must first return
the combined throttle brake lever to the full brake notch and only then move
the reverser out of notch A.
Parking Brake
The parking brake will normally be on when you enter a train at the start of a
scenario . You need to release the parking brake before setting off. If you do
not then the parking brake on warning lamp will remain illuminated. You should
apply the pa rking brake before moving to another driver cabin.
Permissible Speed Lamps
The subway system used three permissible speeds (18 kph, 35 kph and 54 kph).
The three lamps show the current permissible speed.
If the lamps are all off then either the train i s not set up for travel or
the A.T.O. system is performing a braking sequence or awaiting an auto start.
When driving in manual mode the system will automatically limit your speed.
You can drive slower if you want to but cannot drive faster than the current
speed displayed.
Auto Early Lamp
The blue auto early lamp illuminates on the approach to a main signal at
danger. While the auto early lamp is lit the auto start buttons in the cabin
are disabled. When travelling between Govan and Ibrox in A.T.O. mode the
intermediate signals will be evaluated by the train and a fully automated stop
and start will be performed if necessary.
Train Lighting
It is essential that you setup your train correctly before entering the subway
tunnels. Headlights should be set to full, instruments lights need to be on
and we recommend setting the cabin lights to dim. Passenger saloon lights
should also be switched on before opening the passenger doors at your first
stop.
Public Address System
The P.A. button can be pressed at any time to make a next station announcement. However it wil not function if no announcement is required. Service termination announcements will play automatically during scenarios and can be replayed by pressing the P.A. button again.
Service Number Board
The white service number board at the front of the driver cabin can be changed
by mouse clicking at either side of the metal tab as shown below. This will
increment o r decrement the number displayed. 
Scenario Running Numbers
It is possible to customise the initial service number board displayed on the
front of the vehicles for the player and AI trains during the creation of a
scenario. Vehicles are numbered in-game with 5 digits. The first two digits
are the service board number (numbers 1 to 9 need to be prefixed with a zero
and 20 is the highest number allowed). The last three digits are the actual
running number of the vehicle that are displayed on the body side. The system
also allows players to select service numbers while driving Qu ick Drive
scenarios.
Extended Cab Passenger Views
The vehicles feature an “Extended Cab” model that also incorporates the
passenger compartment.
This system enables camera positions to be linked together for movement around
and between cabin and passenger compartments. Use the left and right arrow
keys on your keyboard to move between views. The interconnecting door is
functional and can be opened or closed by clicking on it.
Signals
Signal Types
This table illustrates the signal types and associated permissible
movements that are used on the Glasgow Subway.
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