(12-02-2010, 02:06 PM)Jerry1237 Wrote: PJW, do you feel Signet would allow us to mock up a networked sim on the training day?
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Actually I have arranged Thuy-My from Siemens to be there with GeSim which will have the real Havant implementation. This is an interlocking simulator used in the development and used for product testing, including initial set-to-work by Principles testers. This will be good for demonstating realisation of Control Tables; I agree that something like Simsig would give a better impression of "train running".
I have also in the past considered using one of the train simulators really for module 2 purposes; too few understand running around rollingstock, shunting or even train braking etc.
Never done it though- partly because in the little time felt needed to concentrate on actual exam questions. This year we are looking to do the evnet in May rather than August; may also give opportunity to change the character of what we do- background education to improve understanding rather than focussed on mock exam questions and feedback.
Perhaps this is one for which we should "Ask the Audience".......
PJW