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I have a train track loop on a map with two trains on it. Orders for both trains are identical, and they move clockwise around the loop:
station A -> waypoint A -> station B -> waypoint B -> ...
However one of the two trains is always parked at the depot. When the currently active train enters the depot for maintenance the other takes off.
What changes do I need to make such that I can have more than one train operating on the loop simultaneously?
There are two relatively simple tricks you can use here:
Split the bridge/tunnel in twain, by digging a hole in the middle of the mountain or building a small island in the middle of the bay; big enough to place signals on.
Double (or triple) up on the bridge/tunnel in both directions.
For best results, combine both approaches, but do watch the money meter: both of these things can be pretty expensive.
You can try using the Big GUI NewGRF, which doubles the size of all GUI components in the game.
First, download the NewGRF package:
Next, activate the NewGRF package by using the 'add' button and apply changes.
Best Answer
You need to add signals. Depots have built in signals, but stations and waypoints do not.