1. This is set in 1988 and takes a loaded coal train from to the small coal file power station located at Berkely Point. Inititially running on private siding and single line, a four track main line is then traversed for a few miles before branching off to the power station. Note - I have not modelled the discharge loop as I felt that trundling along at 5MPH for ages would seem a bit boring!!

2. The second scenario is set in 1999, the dash for gas resulting in imminent closure of the power station with stocks being run down. This scenario features the then new EWS Class 66 locomotive - significantly more powerful than a class 37 and making easy work of the load and gradients. The route itself remains unchanged except that signalling delays may be encountered.

3. The third scenario is set in 2005 and sees a Class 37 locomotive with coaching stock hauling a special non-stop train to celebrate the reopening of the line to passenger use. All of the stations have been updated and the junctions remodelled with some slight changes to the signalling and speed limits. A clear run is guaranteed - I would not reccomend changing the route run interval (or speeding) as although TPWS has been installed, optimisation of this is still required. Regular passenger running using class 158 and class 170 is due to start later ths year.

4. The fourth scenario is also set in 2005 and sees Wessex Trains operating a 1/2 hourly all stations service on the branch. Note - the train is reportedly down on power and late running is to be expected. Stopping points are located towards the end of the shorter platforms and about 10m forward from the rubbish on the track on the man line stations (under the footbridge will do). Full TPWS implementation has been included with speed traps at selected PSRs. Also, rememeber to run into terminal platforms at 10MPH maximum. Please report any problems with the TPWS implementation; despite extensive testing, undetected faults may remain.

It is expected that Wessex Trains will lose this franchise soon given their poor performance on this branch - rumour has it Central Trains might be taking over using Class 170 Turbostar units. This together with the implementation of request stops at the smaller stations should ensure better time keeping.

This is my first BVE 4 route and is a conversion from a previously existing BVE 2 route. Initially, this was not intended for public release but was produced to gain confidence in BVE coding before continuing with other projects. I was originally my intention to produce all of my own objects although some other developers material has been included. Since finishing this route in BVE 2 format, my coding skills have advanced quite a lot and I am well aware of several deficiencies. Hopefully, these will be corrected when further scenarios are available. Also note that the attached object folder contains both objects required for forthcoming scenarios and some additional unused objects. This scenario requires the class 37 freight.

Updates to the route, and additional diagrams are currently being worked upon, so please check back soon!

Credits

Thanks to Matt, Jordy (www.jordystrainphotos.fotopic.net), Tom Cairns & Joe Holmes for testing the route for me. Steve Green for giving me free hosting. His brilliant website should insure it gets downloaded a lot.

In no way do I claim copyright of any objects or sounds used in this BVE route unless otherwise stated.
All object and sound files remain the property of the developers who wrote them. I have only made alterations and small changes to sizing and positioning of other authors objects.

Thanks to Steve Green, Anthony Bowden, Robert Glass & Tony Haylor for a lot of the objects. Please note that to find out whose they are, click on the file & at the top it will say whether they are Tony's, or Steve's etc.

I am extremally sorry if I have overlooked anyones object's, this will be an honest oversight & I will edit the readme ASAP.

Any questions or comments should be sent to dennislance(at)hotmail(dot)co(dot)uk. Please put BVE in the subject line.

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DAY AND NIGHT ROUTE FILES	v2.1 : 08 May 2006	DOWNLOAD
DAY TIME OBJECT FILES	v2.1 : 08 May 2006	DOWNLOAD
NIGHT TIME OBJECT FILES	v2.1 : 08 May 2006	DOWNLOAD

You will also need the BVE4 BR SIGNALS add-on

v2 : 10 Dec 2005

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All objects and textures built either by or in conjunction with other parties are copyright their respective owners. These objects or textures must not be re-used, or adapted for public release without seeking prior permission to the original author/s via e-mail. Please see documentation for further information.

All original objects and textures built specifically for the Clarendon Line routes are © Copyright Dennis Lance, and must not be re-used, or adapted for public release without seeking prior permission via e-mail. These include most scenery & train objects.

Clarendon - BVE4

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Clarendon © 2006. The route & objects © Dennis Lance