Hi, I just discovered, on the outside of the BR204 there is a valve that allows you to set braking mode from Passenger to Goods. Setting it to goods improves braking behaviour a lot. This is not documented. In the cab there is a gear selector, allowing to select shunting mode (show as S at the HUD). This function is documented in the manual. Enjoy driving!
Thanks, Rudolf! I'm going to take a screen shot of that braking valve (provided that I can find it, of course) and add it to my adaptation of the RIVET's near-excellent manual. [Available here: https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic....BR_204_Driver's_Manual_PC_EN.pdf?t=1592571351 EDIT: Screenshot done:
I have here a screenshot of it from a while ago. This was made when the bogie was in the wrong position :P
The tricky part is that while the valve is present on both sides of the engine, only one of them can be manipulated.
Can I just ask, what route(s) does the 204 appear in on TSW? Also, are there many timetabled services? May get it in a future sale, depending on routes and timetabled services covered.
I’m going to wait for a really big discount for this as well. It looks like a good model but the limited use is a worry. It’s not as if you’re going to see it much while driving other services as it’s mainly hidden down a branch line. That might change if they do bring it to other routes in the future, which could happen in either TSW or TSW2 (not holding my breath though).