{"id":123,"date":"2026-11-06T13:37:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop5.signalsoft.nl\/product\/psb-koln-hbf-kk\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T13:37:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:37:51","slug":"psb-koln-hbf-kk","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/shop5.signalsoft.nl\/en\/product\/psb-koln-hbf-kk\/","title":{"rendered":"PSB K\u00f6ln Hbf (KK)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>PSB K\u00f6ln Hbf (KK)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>You MUST have a working internet connection to be able to use this simulation!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>This version is equipped with the infrastructure of 2001. If you only want to work in 2001, you can use this simulation. If you want to work in 2012 and later as well, you must purchase the combination of PSB Cologne and PSB Cologne 2012.<\/strong> if you own the 2001 version already, you will receive a special message in February 2013.<\/p>\n<p><em>Because this simulation is very complex and is part of a larger platform in development, we would like to keep intensive contact with our customers and offer each user the latest version available. It is therefore that registration and use of the license key is obligatory.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Power Signal Box of Cologne Central Station (K\u00f6ln Hbf) is one of the largest signal boxes in Germany. Though it seems to have a limited amount of tracks, though the amount of traffic is immense!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/signalsimulation.com\/zoom\/koeln\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/shop5.signalsoft.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/koln-hbf-panel.jpg\"><\/a><br \/><em>Click on the image for a larger view<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Features of the Cologne Hbf Simulation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contains the area between K\u00f6ln-Kalk, K\u00f6ln-M\u00fclheim, K\u00f6ln-Chorweiler, K\u00f6ln-West, K\u00f6ln-Ehrenfeld. (K\u00f6ln Hbf, K\u00f6ln Bbf, K\u00f6ln-Deutz)<\/li>\n<li>Neighbour Dispatchers of K\u00f6ln-Deutz and K\u00f6ln-Nippes are fully automated, though you are able to interfere via a generic dispatching screen (like an IECC)<\/li>\n<li>The Service Yard of K\u00f6ln-Betriebsbahnhof is included in the simulation!<\/li>\n<li>Trains via the famous Schlundgleis are possible in case of irregularities between K\u00f6ln-West and K\u00f6ln Hbf<\/li>\n<li>S-Bahn Stammstrecke (Commuter Line) between K\u00f6ln-M\u00fclheim and K\u00f6ln-Chorweiler completely included.<\/li>\n<li>Train Steering System (Zuglenkung) for the Commuter Line (S-Bahn Stammstrecke)<\/li>\n<li>Commuter trains of the S-Bahn in K\u00f6ln-Nippes can do a short turnaround to save time in stead of going into the Wendeanlage<\/li>\n<li>10 time table points are included: K\u00f6ln Hbf, K\u00f6ln-Deutz, K\u00f6ln-Buchforst, K\u00f6ln-Trimbornstrasse, K\u00f6ln-Hansaring, K\u00f6ln-Nippes, K\u00f6ln-Nippes-Wendeanlage, K\u00f6ln-Hansaring-Wendeanlage, K\u00f6ln-Zoobr\u00fccke-Wendeanlage, K\u00f6ln-Betriebsbahnhof<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Nachfahren&#8221;-procedure with the cover signals in K\u00f6ln Hbf<\/li>\n<li>Partial Route Procedures for routes to and from K\u00f6ln-Betriebsbahnhof<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Train Ready&#8221; indicators from the platform managers in K\u00f6ln Hbf<\/li>\n<li>Complete 1:1 simulation of the original panel including all buttons!<\/li>\n<li>Nummernstellpult (numerical entry) with shortcuts and preset routes.<\/li>\n<li>Selbstblock 60 and Zentralblock-Systems for block operations<\/li>\n<li>ZNP 801 train number descriptor system<\/li>\n<li>Group buttons on panel and in separate window.<\/li>\n<li>Special zoom window<\/li>\n<li>Ausfahrensperrenmelder (Exit Lock indicators)<\/li>\n<li>Mittelweichen (middle switches) and Mittelweichengruppentaste<\/li>\n<li>Day and night brightness of signals with dimmer and bell.<\/li>\n<li>Logging printer with sound.<\/li>\n<li>4 brightness levels for panel lighting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Background information:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.railsignalling.org\/signalwiki\/index.php\/Dispatching_in_K%C3%B6ln\">http:\/\/www.railsignalling.org\/signalwiki\/index.php\/Dispatching_in_K%C3%B6ln<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Program and documentation is in English.<\/p>\n<p>Some data of Zentralstellwerk K\u00f6ln Hbf:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12.400 possible routes (train, shunt, alternatives)<\/li>\n<li>356 signals (225 main signals, 90 cover signals (!))<\/li>\n<li>254 switches\/points\/turnouts<\/li>\n<li>571 track sections (103 km network length in total)<\/li>\n<li>3960 panel tiles (!). 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