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This simulation is set at Paddington, the Western Region terminus in London. Paddington is the terminus of the main line to Bristol, South Wales, Devon and Cornwall, and is seen at a busy period on a Saturday in summer 1986. You have to direct all the trains in and out, selecting platforms to avoid delays and minimise congestion; you also have to allocate appropriate motive power to each loco-hauled service.
Though Paddington is not as busy now that High-Speed Trains have simplified workings, your task will not be simple. In particular, you will have to plan how to use the available platforms to avoid conflicts between arrivals and departures, and adjustments will be needed when arrivals are running late. One train is especially difficult to despatch on time; the only suitable locomotive for the 11.50 to Oxford will usually be the one off the 11.11 arrival from Hereford, which forms the 11.40 race special to Newbury. Some smart working will be needed to move it on the 11.50 in time for a prompt departure.
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Paddington 1986
Saturday
