[OSM-talk] wikiproject rail?

[Richard Fairhurst]

Quoting Robert Hart <Robert.Hart at BuroHappold.com>:

> I have been trying to record traces for the trains I use. It isn't always
> easy though because GPS reception can be quite bad on trains, especially in
> cuttings, tunnels, and stations. You also don't have the option to take a
> detour to take in a short branch that hasn't been done before....

http://www.psul4all.free-online.co.uk/intro.htm ;)

But yes, I think it's pretty much impossible just from GPS sources.  
There are so many freight-only lines, routes where Virgin Voyagers and  
Pendolinos are the only trains (= no GPS reception), and so on.

Richard