Defining track properties

1. On the Base Data menu, click > Display Types.

The Display Types list opens.

2. Right-click the entry of your choice.

3. On the shortcut menu, click Edit.

The Display Type window opens.

4. Select the option Railroad tracks.

5. Click the Rail Properties button.

The Rail Properties window opens and shows a preview. If after making changes, you click in the preview, the display is refreshed accordingly.

6. Make the desired changes:

Element	Description
Rail type	None: do not display tracks Default: Show tracks in default texture
Ties type	Embedded: Tracks are embedded in ties None: do not display ties Default: Tracks are mounted on ties

7. Enter the desired values in the Rail tab.

Element	Description
Rail gauge	Distance between inner edges of tracks, default value 1.435 m
Rail height	Flange height + head height + web thickness calculated
Head width	Width of upper track portion
Head height	Height of upper track portion
Web width	Width of middle track portion
Flange width	Width of lower track portion
Flange height	Height of lower track portion

8. Enter the desired values in the Ties tab.

Element	Description
Spacing	TiesSpac: Distance between individual ties
Length	Length of sleepers (90° towards movement direction)
Width	Width of ties in movement direction
Height	Vertical thickness of ties type
Texture	Graphic file for display of ties
Horizontal length	Scales texture to length entered

9. Confirm with OK.

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