Steam Db 294 Start Switch Does Not Work Once The Engine Has Shut Down

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  1. Volvo B10M

    Volvo B10M Active Member

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    I am trying to set up the 294 initially would not move despite being in forward and the brake released. I tried checking for everything enabled but the engine shut down after a short amount of time and it will not restart, I reset physics but it is the same. I held in start with in for 30 seconds and it does nothing. How am I supposed to get this to start?
     
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  2. fastflyer

    fastflyer New Member

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    Lots more issues withis loco, after driving and shunting a while, it does Not want to drive (increase speeddoes Not work, braken are realeased, engine is running , …

    When you shut down the engine, it does not restart,

    Braken do not always release

    No messages of PZB when using PZB, …

    (Using PS5)
     
  3. nika gear5

    nika gear5 Staff Member

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    Hi, sorry to hear about these issues, if you haven't done so it would be helpful if you could jump over to Submit a request – SUPPORT CENTER and send the related information and the steps you've tried, thank you.
     
  4. rshifflet#2142

    rshifflet#2142 Active Member

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    this is the most under-reported set of gaffes in TSW6.
    The tutorial is a joke:
    290S became 294S
    No.
    The text should have read 290's and 294's
    but what does Ai know ?
    Nobody in Beta actually tried to complete that tutorial SLOWLY which leads to a FAIL on engine restart.
    And about those two glowing buttons for stopping behaviour on the man panel ? No mention. You won't need them as they will not help get that loc to ever move again.
    A bit like new old SD-40-2 if you let the Alerter put on the brakes on Cajon Pass. Oops. That was not covered in which tutorial ? But do use the Alerter to get the points ... if you are able to complete the run.
     
  5. iriv#7314

    iriv#7314 Well-Known Member

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    I encountered the same, and i did manage to get it running again!
    the only problem is i don't really know what was the cause.
    there might be a delay after it shuts down? any help is welcome on why.

    steps i did when engine stopped
    -all safety systems off
    -reset air compressor brake lock
    -reverser neutral
    -brakes thing off
    -i re-enabled the controls and suddenly it did start up again (coincidence?)

    if your engine is still running it's easier, use the brake release.
    if it comes on again, keep it pressed for 10 sec
     
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  6. Rutger Luiten

    Rutger Luiten Active Member

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    Compressor turned on and brakes not cut out, on the control desk? I haven't experienced any problems with the br294.

    The engine shuts off automatic, when idling after a short while, to save fuel. I thought it was possible to turn this function off.
     

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