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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.
 ===== 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 =====
+Reverse dependencies for ''advtrains'' can be found [[https://content.minetest.net/modnames/advtrains/|on ContentDB]].
 ===== Servers =====
-Listed are various minetest servers and their web pages concerning AdvTrains. Some do not have much, others have a huge amount. Feel free to add your own server, but ensure a neutral point of view.
+The list below is sorted alphabetically.
+  * [[https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?t=17465|LinuxForks]]
+  * [[https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?t=20311|Pandorabox]]
+  * [[https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?t=22705|Tunneler's Abyss]]
+[[https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?p=218381#p218381|The first post on Advtrains on the Minetest forum]] also includes an incomplete list of servers using Advtrains.
+===== Videos =====
+Youtube videos are an invaluable resource for finding out about real-world railways. Using videos, railways can be made more realistic.
+Videos:
-=== 56i-mtwiki ===
+  * [[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.
-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.
+  * [[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.
-  * [[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]].
+Channels:
-  * [[http://56i.duckdns.org/dokuwiki/doku.php/guidelines/trackplans|Trackplans]] - A guide to maps concering advtrains.
-  * [[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/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 ===
+  * [[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.
-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  ===
+===== Maps =====
-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.
+The real world can be used as reference for various junctions and topographies of transport.
-  * [[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.
+  * [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=12/40.4021/-3.7273&layers=O|ÖPNVKarte]] - 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, and electrification.

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