Trains getting stuck, number of trains equal number of stations

[bahner]

Hi.
Please help me a little regarding trains.

I have a train connection, simply a round course. Only one direction, no crossings, connecting all citys.
This track has 5 stations and no signals.

When I order 4 trains they work but on one station the trains always have to wait for clearance. The continue when the train at the next station is finished.

Question 1: How can I tell the train to continue immediately? No waiting for clearance for the next free train station but start even the next train wasnt even there?

When I order 5 trains they always get stuck. The next station is never free then.
Question 2: How can I get 5 or more trains with 5 train stations to work?


pak128, newest version

[Ters]

You need to look into signals. From your description of things, regular signals should be all you need. Even old tutorials should cover them.

[gauthier]

You need to look into signals. From your description of things, regular signals should be all you need. Even old tutorials should cover them.

indeed, look here.

[DrSuperGood]

I would advise placing simple stop signals with a spacing of twice the maximum convoy length around the track. The issue you have is that all signalling blocks are occupied so the one train must wait for a free block. With 5 trains your line will deadlock as no blocks are free ever. With the appropriate signalling spacing you could get 10 or maybe even 20 trains on the same line.

[bahner]

This was it, thank you