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Linden Lab removed the problematic Commuter V1.2 automated train system and essentially abandoned the SLRR tracks.
Linden Lab removed the problematic Commuter V1.2 automated train system and essentially abandoned the SLRR tracks.
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The LDPW contracted a Mole to work on the SLRR system. This development resulted in a test on 31 December 2008 of new SLRR rolling stock scripts in two green Alco RS-3 locomotives created by Michael Linden.
No version
of
this
automated
train
has
ever
been
put into service
on the SLRR.
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The LDPW contracted a Mole to work on the SLRR system. This development resulted in a test on 31 December 2008 of new SLRR rolling stock scripts in two green Alco RS-3 locomotives created by Michael Linden.
Two
of
these locomotives ran the entire Atoll route and back, running at speeds up to 14 meters per second. This locomotive was not placed into
automated
service, but
has
subsequently
been
used for testing physical train operation
on the SLRR.
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Over a period of two months, Rail Rally 2008 was hosted in two mainland
regios
- Schizura and Vicina. Sponsored by the Second Life Railway consortium, the Rally included two three day sessions and multiple events in the interim. The Rally brought together rail builders, scripters, merchants, train-spotting and -riding buffs, and a mix of Residents with rail and other transportation interests. The venue hosted an SLRR-gauge two region track loop with working signals and moving bridges.
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Over a period of two months, Rail Rally 2008 was hosted in two mainland
regions
- Schizura and Vicina. Sponsored by the Second Life Railway consortium, the Rally included two three day sessions and multiple events in the interim. The Rally brought together rail builders, scripters, merchants, train-spotting and -riding buffs, and a mix of Residents with rail and other transportation interests. The venue hosted an SLRR-gauge two region track loop with working signals and moving bridges.
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There was a growing personal train industry in Second Life, with many builders and several very different approaches to train building.
Proponents of
LL
automated trains lobbied to have the Lindens remove
SLRR's solid center rail. Residents
successfully
fought this effort and the SLRR's solid center rail remains as a
vital
part of the SLRR's track standard.
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There was a growing personal train industry in Second Life, with many builders and several very different approaches to train building. LL
considered changing
SLRR's solid center rail
to a phantom type that would permit both physical and non-physical rolling stock to use the SLRR, though a change from 'collision' to sensor-guided steering would have been required
.
A very few
Residents fought this effort and the SLRR's solid center rail remains as a part of the SLRR's track standard
. Changes to SL simulator code have since rendered most physical rolling stock unable to operate on the SLRR, including the products offered by the most vociferous lobbyists for the non-physical rail
.
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Though not a part of the SLRR, rails
were added to the Bay City mainland area. Many of them
were essentially decorative, and for use
on a non-physical trolley system down Route 66 in Bay City. A Bay City station was also constructed by Squishy Mole of the LDPW in {{SLurl|region=Inner Harbor|x=10|y=33|z=26|title=Inner Harbor}}, but left unfinished at the opening of the Bay City area. It served only as a place to house the city's content package for Residents. Late in 2008, additional rails were laid from Grub Beach to {{SLurl|region=Manyiminya|x=24|y=25|z=25|title=Manyiminya}}in the Bay City area.
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Rails
were added to the Bay City mainland area
, though they departed from the previous SLRR construction, using phantom Guide instead of non-physical. This removed several issues such as creating stumbling blocks for pedestrians and roadblocks for automotive traffic
. Many of them
are used
on a non-physical trolley system down Route 66 in Bay City. A Bay City station was also constructed by Squishy Mole of the LDPW in {{SLurl|region=Inner Harbor|x=10|y=33|z=26|title=Inner Harbor}}, but left unfinished at the opening of the Bay City area. It served only as a place to house the city's content package for Residents. Late in 2008, additional rails were laid from Grub Beach to {{SLurl|region=Manyiminya|x=24|y=25|z=25|title=Manyiminya}}in the Bay City area.
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===2009===
===2009===
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By 2009 there was a thriving personal railroading industry in Second Life with a dozen or more active train builders.
There was a reshuffling
of the
LDPW
and
consequently the priorities for
the SLRR
moved away from problematic "super
-
automated trains"
on the SLRR Atoll tracks.
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By 2009 there was a thriving personal railroading industry in Second Life with a dozen or more active train builders.
LL opted to forgo restoration of automated train service on their Right Of Way, encouraging use
of the
SLRR by Residents
and
continued development of
the SLRR
in a multi
-
use approach
on the SLRR Atoll tracks.
Early in 2009, the Resident-owned land in {{SLurl|region=Sinica|x=85|y=117|z=81|title=Sinica}} where the SLRR should have been running since its inception was acquired, track was laid, and the Torva-Jubata Gap was closed.
Early in 2009, the Resident-owned land in {{SLurl|region=Sinica|x=85|y=117|z=81|title=Sinica}} where the SLRR should have been running since its inception was acquired, track was laid, and the Torva-Jubata Gap was closed.
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In late 2009 the track alignment near the Crumbi Transfer Station was modified. A bridging track was added in {{SLurl|region=Tenera|x=235|y=194|z=80|title=Tenera}} to enable routing from that track over to the track heading out through Webworm.
In late 2009 the track alignment near the Crumbi Transfer Station was modified. A bridging track was added in {{SLurl|region=Tenera|x=235|y=194|z=80|title=Tenera}} to enable routing from that track over to the track heading out through Webworm.
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In Pawpaw, another {{SLurl|region=Pawpaw|x=143|y=117|z=120|title=bridging track}} was laid to enable routing between the branch heading from Pawpaw to the {{SLurl|region=Pavonia|x=52|y=115|z=128|title=Pavonia End of the Line}}, and the other from Pawpaw toward Tussock Junction.
In Pawpaw, another {{SLurl|region=Pawpaw|x=143|y=117|z=120|title=bridging track}} was laid to enable routing between the branch heading from Pawpaw to the {{SLurl|region=Pavonia|x=52|y=115|z=128|title=Pavonia End of the Line}}, and the other from Pawpaw toward Tussock Junction.
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A trackbed extension from Tussock extended the SLRR up to Spangle. No center rail was installed, however, and
many
residents
insisted that
the
LDPW finish this new track
.
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A trackbed extension from Tussock extended the SLRR up to Spangle. No center rail was installed, however, and
some
residents
encouraged
the
correction of that omission
.
Track in {{SLurl|region=Inner Harbor|x=10|y=33|z=26|title=inner Harbor}} to {{SLurl|region=Manyiminya|x=24|y=25|z=25|title=Manyiminya}} in Bay City received a guide rail and buffer stops, and became a test rail for switches and crossings.
Track in {{SLurl|region=Inner Harbor|x=10|y=33|z=26|title=inner Harbor}} to {{SLurl|region=Manyiminya|x=24|y=25|z=25|title=Manyiminya}} in Bay City received a guide rail and buffer stops, and became a test rail for switches and crossings.
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===2010===
===2010===
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Several residents began providing automated train
, helicopter
and ferry services around the SLRR, as well as giving out free trains and providing the ability to ride a train "on demand." The VRC began distributing a free open-source VRC Hobo Train to the public
. The train's design was criticized by some residents for its griefing potential and a the VRC began distributing a different version of the free VRC Hobo Train. The free SLRR Crew Boat ride was created by Jer Straaf, which automatically rides approximately 39 regions pausing at all SLRR railheads
.
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Several residents began providing automated train and ferry services around the SLRR, as well as giving out free trains and providing the ability to ride a train "on demand." The VRC began distributing a free open-source VRC Hobo Train to the public.
VRC members bought land and made swaps with LL to enable:
VRC members bought land and made swaps with LL to enable:
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Road-grade crossing gate systems were installed at {{SLurl|region=Mocis|x=83|y=110|z=32|title=Mocis crossing}}, {{SLurl|region=Cisthene|x=98|y=98|z=32|title=Cisthene crossing}} and {{SLurl|region=Oculea|x=245|y=36|z=32|title=Oculea crossing}} as part of the LDPW signal and switch project by Sylvan Mole.
Road-grade crossing gate systems were installed at {{SLurl|region=Mocis|x=83|y=110|z=32|title=Mocis crossing}}, {{SLurl|region=Cisthene|x=98|y=98|z=32|title=Cisthene crossing}} and {{SLurl|region=Oculea|x=245|y=36|z=32|title=Oculea crossing}} as part of the LDPW signal and switch project by Sylvan Mole.
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The LDPW began building and placing new control signals signals on the SLRR. Several different designs have been fielded
. This is controversial, however, because some residents see no need for control signals on the SLRR
.
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The LDPW began building and placing new control signals signals on the SLRR. Several different designs have been fielded.
On August 15th the SLRR Rail Group held RAIL JAM 2010. Over 45 trains were counted along a route that took the participants from {{SLurl|region=Bhaga|x=108|y=34|z=28|title=Bhaga Station}} to {{SLurl|region=Calleta|x=185|y=179|z=30|title=Calleta "Hobo" Station}}. The event ended with a gathering at the Loco Motives track in XL City.
On August 15th the SLRR Rail Group held RAIL JAM 2010. Over 45 trains were counted along a route that took the participants from {{SLurl|region=Bhaga|x=108|y=34|z=28|title=Bhaga Station}} to {{SLurl|region=Calleta|x=185|y=179|z=30|title=Calleta "Hobo" Station}}. The event ended with a gathering at the Loco Motives track in XL City.
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A test track in {{SLurl|region=Bhaga|x=108|y=34|z=28|title=Fuchsia}} was been build to show the switches and signals that where produced by {{User2|Sylvan Mole}}.
A test track in {{SLurl|region=Bhaga|x=108|y=34|z=28|title=Fuchsia}} was been build to show the switches and signals that where produced by {{User2|Sylvan Mole}}.
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{{User2|Michael Linden}}, from the Linden Department of Public Works, organized a [http://blogs.secondlife.com/community/land/dpw/blog/2010/08/16/railway-brown-bag Railway Brown
bag
] meeting to discuss the future of the SLRR and the standards of track, switches and signals. This took place on August 18th 2010.<BR>
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{{User2|Michael Linden}}, from the Linden Department of Public Works, organized a [http://blogs.secondlife.com/community/land/dpw/blog/2010/08/16/railway-brown-bag Railway Brown
Bag
] meeting to discuss the future of the SLRR and the standards of track, switches and signals. This took place on August 18th 2010
. Several standards were discussed and later adopted, as documented in the SLRR Standards pages in this wiki
.<BR>
==Source==
==Source==
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The above information was compiled by
various
SL Residents
including Moundsa Mayo
,
Jer Straaf, Damion Goodman
and
Dougie Flossberg
.
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The above information was compiled by
multiple
SL Residents,
some by interview with current
and
past Lindens
.
==References==
==References==
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* [[LDPW|Linden Department of Public Works]]
* [[LDPW|Linden Department of Public Works]]
* [[Linden_Vehicle_Tutorial]]
* [[Linden_Vehicle_Tutorial]]
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* [[Second_Life_Railway_Commission]]
* [[Virtual_Railway_Consortium]]
* [[Virtual_Railway_Consortium]]
* [[Virtual_Railway_Consortium/SLRR_History]]
* [[Virtual_Railway_Consortium/SLRR_History]]