Braking Distance

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  1. Hype652

    Hype652 Member

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    Does anyone know the braking distance for the "GWR Class 166" ?
     
  2. Corvan

    Corvan Well-Known Member

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    The real one or the one in the game?
     
  3. Hype652

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    Oh sorry, the one in the game ofcourse, but I would also like to know the real one ;)
     
  4. Coastway trainspotter

    Coastway trainspotter Well-Known Member

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    It depends at which station, along what gradient and what speed you are travelling at
     
  5. ARuscoe

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    If you want to know a braking distance do a test run. Pick a scenario where you know you'll have a good long run up, get up to your desired speed and then pick a marker, either a signal or station where you get the distance on screen
    When you get to a certain distance away, say 900yards, apply the brakes on your chosen setting, say notch 2
    DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING
    you should then see how long it takes to grind to a halt or can work it out from how far before (or after) your stop or station you go

    as saltychipz#3569 says, this will change depending on rail conditions and gradient. Going uphill you will stop faster and going downhill you may not stop at all!
     
  6. Cramnor

    Cramnor Well-Known Member

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    Braking on notch 2, the distances are (and this is a guideline, depends on grade and stuff):
    50mph --> 400yd
    60mph --> 550yd
    70mph --> 750yd
    80mph --> 900yd
    90mph --> 0.8mi
     
  7. Olaf the Snowman

    Olaf the Snowman Well-Known Member

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    You’ve dug out a thread from over 3 years ago :D (Dec 2017) The member who started this thread hasn’t even been active for months.
     
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  8. Coastway trainspotter

    Coastway trainspotter Well-Known Member

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    Might still help others ;)
     

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