Quick Facts:
Dovedale Central
In Operation
Dovedale Central
Station
Preceding Station
Following Station
Station Information
Signal Box
Station Code
DC
Number of platforms
8
Number of tracks
8
Dispatching
Yes
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Dovedale Central is the largest station in the game, housing 8 platforms, 4 terminus and 4 through. The station serves as a terminus for trains, as well as a connecting point for trains travelling towards Gleethrop End and Masonfield.
Parts of the station, such as its arches are modelled after London King's Cross railway station. In the station, new game features like digital arrival boards (currently only available on the terminating platforms) can be seen.
The station was opened with three platforms, one terminating, on June 2023, with the brand new Releovka System to accompany it.
The station was previously connected to the Lighthouse station, however it was inaccessible.
The station saw a major overhaul in Version 2.0, adding lots of new scenery and changing the structure of the station building.
Tracks
8 - Terminating Services (Access to Dovedale Central Sidings)
7 - Terminating Services
6 - Terminating Services
5 - Terminating Services
4 - Through Services to Masonfield, Codsall Castle, & Gleethrop End
3 - Through Services from Masonfield, Codsall Castle, & Gleethrop End
2 - Through Services to Masonfield & Codsall Castle
1 - Through Services from Masonfield & Codsall Castle
Trivia
- The station was previously missing a physical link for some platforms, meaning people had to walk on the tracks, an act that is discouraged.
- During the first few days of release, there was a small gap between the main entrance and Platform 4.
- Previously, there were non-operational and permanently crossed out signals labelled DCA0 at the terminating platforms.
- An earlier version of the station used the Releovka System for train routing.
- A turntable was available past Pallion Harbour for a while. In older versions (while the Releovka System was in use), it was farther away.
Gallery
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Dovedale Central Front -
Dovedale Central Through Platforms -
Dovedale Central side view
Old versions of the station
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Overview of the east side of Dovedale Central -
Dovedale Central during winter -
The terminating platforms. -
The through platforms during winter and at night -
The west side of Dovedale Central during winter and at night -
The east side of Dovedale Central during winter and at night -
The digital arrival boards at the terminus platforms -
Overview of the east side of Dovedale Central during the night. -
The through platforms, 1-4, at night. -
The terminating platforms, 5-8, during the night.
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Second generation Station -
Second generation Station -
A Class 91 departing the station -
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Dovedale Central decked out for the holidays. -
A dispatcher dispatching on boxing day 2023 -
Second generation DC, viewed from platforms, towards DE, nighttime.
