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 ===== Signalling =====
 Many websites listed here are about German signalling systems in general. However, only a small, modified subset of these systems are implemented in advtrains for simplicity.
-  * [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_signals_in_Germany|Wikepedia page on German signals]] - Allows you to crtl+f codes found in the email list, but also gives a bit of context on the features added.
+  * [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_signals_in_Germany|Wikipedia page on German signals]] - Gives a bit of context on the features added.
   * [[http://www.sh1.org/eisenbahn|Section of a website focused on German railway signals]] - Teaches a lot about German signals
   * [[http://stellwerke.de/signal/deutsch/index.html|Another website on German signal systems]]
-  * [[https://www.bahnstatistik.de/Signale_pdf/SB-DBAG.pdf|signal book]] - Shows different types of signals used in Germany, including many that are not implemented in advtrains
+  * [[https://www.bahnstatistik.de/Signalbuecher/SB-DBAG_2006.pdf|signal book]] - Shows different types of signals used in Germany, including many that are not implemented in advtrains
+Please note that, due to historical reasons, the signal aspect names may differ between the former Deutsche Reichsbahn and the Deutsche Bundesbahn, and, in a few cases, the same name may refer to different signal aspects.
 ===== Interlocking =====
   * [[https://www.simsig.co.uk|simsig]] - A Set of interlocking simulations, to "Get the hang of it"
   * [[https://www.openttd.org/|OpenTTD]] - A game with a signalling system. However, please note that setting up routes in advtrains is more complicated than in OpenTTD due to the nature of advtrains.
-  * [[http://56i.duckdns.org/dokuwiki/doku.php/tutorials/interlocking|56i's tutorial for interlcoking]] - A guide to interlocking using a rigid writing style.
+  * [[http://56i.duckdns.org/56i-mtserver-wiki/#Interlocking|56i's tutorial for interlocking]] - A guide to interlocking using a rigid writing style.
 ===== Train safety systems =====
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 ===== Lua =====
-Lua is very helpful in Advtrains. It is used to make advtrains run, both from the mod itself and the rail networks built in it. As always, the [[usage:atlatc:start|Wiki]] is helpful, but so are the following websites:
+Advtrains is written in Lua and also allows creating automated setups using LuaATC.
-  * [[https://mesecons.net/luacontroller/|Mesecons Docs]] - Helps get the hang of Lua
+  * [[https://www.lua.org/pil/contents.html|Programming in Lua ("PIL")]] - An introduction to Lua. The online version of PIL targets Lua 5.0 but is mostly relevant for Lua 5.1 used by Minetest and Advtrains.
-  * [[https://mesecons.net/digilines.html|Digilines]] - Used //everywhere//. It's best to understand how to use these.
+  * [[https://www.lua.org/manual/5.1/|Lua 5.1 Reference Manual]]
-  * [[https://mesecons.net/digilines.html|Slightly outdated documentation on luatubes]] - Directing items down pipes is a good way to use a real-life example.
+  * [[http://luajit.org/extensions.html|LuaJIT extensions]] - These extensions are provided by LuaJIT, another relatively common Lua 5.1 implementation. //Please note that some of the extensions are limited by Minetest's sandbox, and the use of implementation-specific behavior in general is discouraged.//
-  * [[http://git.bananach.space/advtrains.git/tree/advtrains_luaautomation/init.lua|Source code]] - Understanding how Advtrains works from the core is important, if you can read the language.
+  * [[http://minetest.gitlab.io/minetest/|Minetest API documentation]] - This may be useful if you write mods related to Advtrains.
+  * [[http://git.bananach.space/advtrains.git/tree/advtrains_luaautomation/README.md|LuaATC documentation]]
+===== Mods =====
+//Note: Please do not add forks here.//
+  * [[https://content.minetest.net/packages/Maverick2797/advtrains_portable_remote_control/|Advtrains Portable Remote Control]] - A semi-official train remote mod developed by Maverick2797.
 ===== Servers =====
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 === 56i-mtwiki ===
+**Note:** Due to the server being forgotten in the UK during 56i's emmigration to the Iberian Peninsula, the server is no longer abailable
 The wiki of this server grows with the number of buildings; there may be more pages added to this list in just a matter of a month or so. However, the admin is not always online.
-  * [[http://56i.duckdns.org/dokuwiki/doku.php/guidelines/junctions|Junctions]] - A gentle guide to basic junctions, and lists other external links at the [[http://56i.duckdns.org/dokuwiki/doku.php/guidelines/junctions#resources|bottom]].
+  * [[http://56i.duckdns.org/56i-mtserver-wiki/#Junctions|Junctions]] - A gentle guide to basic junctions.
-  * [[http://56i.duckdns.org/dokuwiki/doku.php/guidelines/trackplans|Trackplans]] - A guide to maps concering advtrains.
+  * [[http://56i.duckdns.org/56i-mtserver-wiki/#Railway_guide|Railway Guide]] - Concerns the construction of railways across 56i's server, but has advice applicable to you setup.
-  * [[http://56i.duckdns.org/dokuwiki/doku.php/guidelines/railway_guide|Railway Guide]] - Concerns the construction of railways across 56i's server, but has advice applicable to you setup.
+  * [[http://56i.duckdns.org/trainmap.svg|Live Map]] - A schematic of rail lines across the server updated every two minutes. Includes train locations.
-  * [[http://56i.duckdns.org/dokuwiki/doku.php/infrastructure/advtrains/start|Real example]] - A list of the train infrastructure <del>infecting</del> nuturing this fertile land.
-  * [[http://56i.duckdns.org:8080|Live Map]] - Shows a live map of the server, as well as the train network. If the server is online(which it likely is), it also shows signal states and train locations (advice: left-hand driving is commonplace).
 === Tunnler's Abyss ===
 Since this server has a smaller web presence than other pages on this list, it may seem smaller than 56i-mtserver. This is the opposite. This server is welcoming, and will likely answer any question you ask them.
   * [[https://h2mm.gitlab.io/web/tutorials/advtrains.html|Tutorial]] - Guide on train construction.
 === LinuxForks Minetest Server  ===
+**Note** Most of the Linuxforks wiki has been blocked from the general public and an account must be used to access pages. As such, some links may not function.
 This server is the oldest server with AdvTrains. For this reason, it has players with a lot of experience. Please be as polite as possible. First impressions matter a lot on this server.
   * [[https://wiki.linux-forks.de/mediawiki/index.php/Railway_Styleguide|Railway guide]] - Concerns the construction of railways across the server.
   * [[https://wiki.linux-forks.de/mediawiki/index.php/Category:Transport_system_types|Transport System Types]] - Concerns the transport categories and can be used as inspiration for your own network.
   * [[https://notsyncing.net/maps.linux-forks.de/|Map]] - Unlike 56i-mtserver, this map just shows track locations. Brilliant for seeing how turns are done.
+===== Videos =====
+Youtube videos are an invaluble resource for finding out about real-world railways. Using videos, railways can be made more realistic.
+Videos:
+  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtm7SQfNppM|Freight Train (1954)]] - A vintage film explaining the logistics of the American freight train system at the time.
+  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJx6MdesrY4|Freight and a City (1966)]] - A railway video detailing Sheffield's transformation from a slow and broken freight system developed organically into a modernised industrial town.
+  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V80znOYlW4|Operation London Bridge (1975)]] - A video which goes into detail about a complicated interchange in London being modernised.
+  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwvor9zAEQc|Beginner's guide to German trains (2014)]] - A video by a British immigrant to Germany explaining the various layers of service on the German railway network.
+Channels:
+  * [[https://www.youtube.com/c/RMTransit|RM Transit]] - Canadian youtuber who goes into detail about various transit systems across the world and gives general opinions on what is good and what can improve.
+===== Maps =====
+The real world can be used as reference for various junctions and topographies of transport.
+  * [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=12/40.4021/-3.7273&layers=O|ȮPENvKartė]] - An OSM map layer which shows public transport (mainlines in yellow, metro in blue, trams in green, buses in red)
+  * [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=13/41.3897/2.1503&layers=T|Transport Map]] - An OSM layer which shows railways as its most prominent feature.
+  * [[http://raildar.co.uk/map/CRE|Raildar Junction Map]] - A map showing railways and junctions of the UK with a schematic and (hopefully) live train locations
+  * [[https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/detailed/gb-nr:CRE|RealTimeTrains]] - A timetable of trains in the UK, which can be used for inspiration on timetabling services and junctions
+  * [[https://www.openrailwaymap.org|OpenRailwayMap]] - A map of railway lines with various information concerning speeds, signalling systems (a clear difference between Germany and the surrounding area is visible), and electrification.

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