Basic Instruction Guide
Basics: The Parts
Important Notes: This industry can only accept 40 standard cube containers at
this time. Other items will follow with future updates.
Below are the items and their KUID’s that you will need for an operational
intermodal ramp.
MiJack Crane
<kuid2:45324:123100:1>
JR Intermodal Ramp
<kuid2:45324:400002:1>
JR Intermodal Loading Area
<kuid2:45324:400003:1>
JR Red Semi DRIVE
<kuid:175455:100943>
40ft Cheetah Chassis T
<kuid2:45324:300300:1>
*You will also need an invisible track of your choice to connect the crane and truck
paths. You will also need portals if you would like dynamic trucks to arrive/depart.
Basic Setup: How it works
The new Intermodal industry from Jointed Rail is the most advanced
industry we have released yet. The basic setup is simple and only
requires a few parts.
To begin the setup go ahead and grab the Intermodal Ramp item and
place it where you would like the middle of your terminal to be. Once
that’s complete you will need to place 2 more items to complete the initial
setup.
Next grab the loading area and place one at each far end of your terminal
with the smallest part of the arrows facing each other like shown in the
diagram below.
As you can see in the above diagram the top track is the actual track into
and out of the terminal area. The center track is for the crane, and the
bottom track is for the trucks, or chassis.
HELPFUL TIP: Make sure the crane, truck, and train are all facing the same
direction. This avoids the crane having to flip the container around.
The loading area objects are connected to the Intermodal Ramp object
and then connected to the other loading area object. For the crane and
truck paths we recommend using an invisible track that can be placed on
the actual ramp area or a road spline of your choice.
The Ramps: Types of operation
There are several ways to setup a working ramp area, but for simplicity
we will only talk about 2 types, static and dynamic operations.
Static
With a static ramp your crane will be offloading or loading to/from non
moving trucks. The crane will load/offload onto waiting chassis however
these will not be driven out of the facility. This is for short or simple
sessions where prolonged activity is not expected.
Below is an example of a static ramp.
Dynamic
With a dynamic ramp setup you will be loading/offloading onto waiting
trucks that will either drive away with loads from your train, or deliver
containers to be loaded onto your train. This setup requires some basic
knowledge of route and portal operations as well as simple driver
commands.
Static Ramp Setup
Setting up a static ramp is pretty simple. Once you get the object down,
and your track connected you will need to prepare the ramp for either a
loading or unloading session. Either session will require you to place
chassis along the invisible track you connected earlier. You should place
as many chassis items as you need to unload the train. In a static setup
you will have certain limitations you would not face in a dynamic
environment.
Start by placing the chassis along the entire path
of the ramp area. Once you have the desired
amount of chassis then you can either load them
with 40ft standard cube containers or leave them
unloaded. If you load them, this will become a
loading session so don’t forget to have an empty
train arrive vs. a loaded one. If you leave them unloaded the crane will
load them with the 40ft containers from your arriving loaded train.
Once your train arrives within the boundaries of the loading area markers
(yellow cones) the process is automated and requires no further input
from you. Please keep in mind if you have a large train this process will
take roughly the same time as it would to unload the actual prototype.
Dynamic Ramp Setup
For a dynamic ramp setup you will want to be familiar with driver
commands, portal operations and basic session setup. The first thing to
do once your ramp is complete is setup your
portals, one entrance and one exit portal for
your moving trucks. You will link the entrance
portal to the end of your ramp you would like
the trucks to enter. You will then link the other
end of your ramp to the exit portal.
Once your portals are setup you will need to
configure them with trucks, driver, and
commands. For simplicity in this demo you will
only setup one driver. Click on your portal that
will allow trucks to enter the ramp, and make
sure that it can produce trains. Your portal setup should look like the
window pictured above. This particular setup is for loaded trains to
offload onto empty chassis. If you would like to load a train, simply set a
40ft Standard Cube container as a load for all of the trucks entering the
ramp area. You will need to also make sure that you have an empty train
that can be loaded at the ramp area.
This basic manual should explain basic operations of the terminal. You
will need to be familiar with the basic operations of the TRAINZ software.
Also keep in mind that this module is designed for Trainz 2012 with
service pack 1 as well as Hot Fix 4 installed. Your build number needs to
be at least 61388 in order for this to function correctly.
Please look for future additions to this manual as we expand and develop
this industry further.
Thanks for your purchase, we hope that you enjoy it.
