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+ | [[File:Class 68 SPAD.png|thumb|299x299px|A [[Class 68]] that committed a SPAD at the line between [[Stepford East]] and [[Stepford Central]].]]A '''SPAD''' (abbreviated from '''Signal Passed At Danger''') refers to the situation that a train passes through a red signal, which is highly discouraged and against the rules at Stepford County Railway. Someone committing a SPAD is called a '''SPADer''' and the word that people use to talk about it is '''SPADing.''' |
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+ | == Description == |
A SPAD is committed when someone crosses a Danger (red) signal, hence the name. SPADers tend to do this when they either are distracted or when they are going at full speed past a Caution (yellow) signal, or just attempting to skip a station when a signaller is on duty. |
A SPAD is committed when someone crosses a Danger (red) signal, hence the name. SPADers tend to do this when they either are distracted or when they are going at full speed past a Caution (yellow) signal, or just attempting to skip a station when a signaller is on duty. |
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+ | == Penalties == |
| + | [[File:AL_Class_185_R056_SPAD_at_LSR.png|thumb|275x275px|An [[Airlink]] [[Class 185]] SPADed at [[Leighton Stepford Road]]]] |
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| − | The game is coded to detect a SPAD and apply the offending train's emergency brake for twenty seconds. If too many offenses of SPADing has been detected, their train will automatically despawn and their service will be terminated, so they cannot complete their route and get experience. |
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| + | The game is designed to detect a SPAD and apply the offending train's emergency brake for twenty seconds. If too many signals are passed at danger, the driver will be ejected and the service will be terminated, so they cannot complete their route. This prevents the offender from gaining experience and points. If a SPAD incident occurs during a [[Qualified Driver]] training, the trainee will automatically fail, and a player could potentially receive a demotion for SPADing repeatedly or intentionally. |
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| − | Also, when a [[Signaller]] or a [[ |
+ | Also, when a [[Signaller]] or a [[Supervisors|Supervisor]] is in the game server, they may respawn trains that are driving poorly. People who keep SPADing and creating a major traffic disruption may be kicked out of the game server. |
| + | Users who SPAD typically show other signs of poor driving. Other signs of poor driving include skipping scheduled stations, going at max speed on a crowded line, speeding, or not paying attention to one's surroundings. Keep in mind, though, that experienced drivers also SPAD every once in a while - often at the [[Waterline]] crossover outside [[Benton]], where [[Stepford Connect |Connect]] drivers cannot see Waterline trains coming around the blind curve to and from [[Port Benton]]. |
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| − | == Signs of SPADing == |
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| − | Some of the best ways of knowing if someone is going to SPAD include people... |
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| − | # Skipping stations. |
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| − | # Going at 100 MPH on a crowded line. (Possibly) |
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| − | # Operating a [[Class 357]] train (Due to the fact that everybody will get this train when they first join the game, and it's a bit laggy on computers that do not have good specs.) |
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| − | # With low amount of experience on SCR. (Eg. [[Trainee Driver]]) |
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| − | # Entering a station above 45 MPH and not slowing down. |
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| − | # Doing a "race" with other trains to get out of the depot. |
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| − | # Ignoring Caution (Yellow) signals and the AWS horn. |
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| − | # Multitasking. |
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| − | # Spotting a red signal but they're approaching it at over 50 MPH. (There are chances that the driver cannot come to a complete stop before the signal) |
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| − | # Behind a user with poor connection, which is indicated by the train lagging. |
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| − | # Who already have a bad reputation within SCR. |
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== SPARs == |
== SPARs == |
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+ | A SPAR (abbreviated from '''Signal Passed At Red''') is similar to a SPAD, but it is not the driver’s fault. A signaller SPAR is when a signaller causes a SPAR, either due to a mistake or a signaller trolling. A technical SPAR is when a glitch causes a SPAR to occur, and a runaway SPAR is when a runaway train passes a signal at red. |
| + | For a SG to SPAR especially to troll is incredibly rare as SG's are intended to do their job at high standards. |
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| − | == In Real Life == |
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| + | ==Bugs== |
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| − | From Wikipedia: |
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| + | [[File:RobloxScreenShot20191107_162825656.png|thumb|A train that has SPADed even though it is behind the signal.]] |
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| + | *Sometimes SPADs occur even though a train's front wheels haven't even touched the treadle and the front of the train is multiple studs behind the signal. |
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| − | '''''Signal passed at danger'' in the United Kingdom; Terminology and procedures''' |
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| + | *SPADs can also occur when a laggy driver passes a green or yellow signal with the train passing and then being stopped by an emergency brake when the signal automatically turns red. |
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| + | *Sometimes, if two trains SPAD at the same time whilst leaving the same station in the same direction, the signaller cannot change any of the signals so the SPADed trains can't leave, therefore causing the SG to have to respawn one of the drivers and can cause major back-ups. An example of this is Platform 5C at [[Benton]], where if a train is on the platform and another train arrives and SPADs, both trains will be stuck until one train despawns. |
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| − | '''Acronyms: SPADs and SPARs (A Separate Category in Wikipedia)''' |
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| − | Prior to December 2012, the term "SPAD" applied to all incidents where a signal was passed at danger without authority, and a letter was used to specify the principal cause. |
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| − | Now the term SPAD is only used for what were previously category A SPADs and a new term, SPAR (Signal Passed at Red) is used to describe the former category B, C, and D incidents. |
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| − | There are a number of ways that a train can pass a signal at danger without authority, and in the UK these fall into four basic categories: |
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| − | * A '''SPAD''' (previously ''Category A SPAD'') is where the train proceeds beyond its authorized movement to an unauthorized movement. |
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| − | * A '''Technical SPAR''' (Previously ''Category B SPAD'') is where the signal reverted to danger in front of the train due to an equipment failure or signaller error and the train was unable to stop before passing the signal. |
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| − | * A '''Signaller SPAR''' (Previously Category C SPAD) is where the signal was replaced to danger in front of the train by the signaller in accordance with the rules and regulations and the train was unable to stop before passing the signal. |
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| − | * A '''Runaway SPAR''' (Previously ''Category D SPAD'') is where an unattended train or vehicles not attached to a traction unit run away past a signal at danger. |
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| − | Some SPADs can be defined as; |
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| − | * '''SAS SPAD''' – "Starting against signal" SPAD, where the train was standing at a danger signal and the driver moved past it. |
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| − | * '''SOY SPAD''' – "Starting on yellow" SPAD, where the train left on a caution signal and the driver did not appreciate that the next signal would be at danger. |
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| − | === Accidents and Incidents involving SPADs in real life === |
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| − | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clapham_Junction_rail_crash 1987 Clapham Junction Collision] |
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| − | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinton_train_collision Hinton Train Collision] |
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| − | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladbroke_Grove_rail_crash Ladbroke Grove Rail Crash] |
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| − | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQv3j65YgFg Chatsworth Train Collison] |
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| − | == In Conclusion... == |
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| − | Do not SPAD. It will cause delays, you will be hated by the online [[Signaller]], you will get respawned, and if you somehow continue to SPAD and cause even more delays, you just might get kicked from the game. Likewise, if you decide to commit a SPAR, intentionally or non intentionally, then you are at a high risk of getting demoted. |
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Revision as of 08:46, 11 August 2020
A Class 68 that committed a SPAD at the line between Stepford East and Stepford Central.
A SPAD (abbreviated from Signal Passed At Danger) refers to the situation that a train passes through a red signal, which is highly discouraged and against the rules at Stepford County Railway. Someone committing a SPAD is called a SPADer and the word that people use to talk about it is SPADing.
Description
A SPAD is committed when someone crosses a Danger (red) signal, hence the name. SPADers tend to do this when they either are distracted or when they are going at full speed past a Caution (yellow) signal, or just attempting to skip a station when a signaller is on duty.
Penalties
An Airlink Class 185 SPADed at Leighton Stepford Road
The game is designed to detect a SPAD and apply the offending train's emergency brake for twenty seconds. If too many signals are passed at danger, the driver will be ejected and the service will be terminated, so they cannot complete their route. This prevents the offender from gaining experience and points. If a SPAD incident occurs during a Qualified Driver training, the trainee will automatically fail, and a player could potentially receive a demotion for SPADing repeatedly or intentionally.
Also, when a Signaller or a Supervisor is in the game server, they may respawn trains that are driving poorly. People who keep SPADing and creating a major traffic disruption may be kicked out of the game server.
Users who SPAD typically show other signs of poor driving. Other signs of poor driving include skipping scheduled stations, going at max speed on a crowded line, speeding, or not paying attention to one's surroundings. Keep in mind, though, that experienced drivers also SPAD every once in a while - often at the Waterline crossover outside Benton, where Connect drivers cannot see Waterline trains coming around the blind curve to and from Port Benton.
SPARs
A SPAR (abbreviated from Signal Passed At Red) is similar to a SPAD, but it is not the driver’s fault. A signaller SPAR is when a signaller causes a SPAR, either due to a mistake or a signaller trolling. A technical SPAR is when a glitch causes a SPAR to occur, and a runaway SPAR is when a runaway train passes a signal at red.
For a SG to SPAR especially to troll is incredibly rare as SG's are intended to do their job at high standards.
Bugs
A train that has SPADed even though it is behind the signal.
- Sometimes SPADs occur even though a train's front wheels haven't even touched the treadle and the front of the train is multiple studs behind the signal.
- SPADs can also occur when a laggy driver passes a green or yellow signal with the train passing and then being stopped by an emergency brake when the signal automatically turns red.
- Sometimes, if two trains SPAD at the same time whilst leaving the same station in the same direction, the signaller cannot change any of the signals so the SPADed trains can't leave, therefore causing the SG to have to respawn one of the drivers and can cause major back-ups. An example of this is Platform 5C at Benton, where if a train is on the platform and another train arrives and SPADs, both trains will be stuck until one train despawns.