Hello, Yesterday when I was driving the first southbound Class 66 hauled service on GWR Express, the train was routed via the Main Line to Acton and as there are no different speeds set for loco hauled/freight trains, I left the throttle in full and was rather interested in how much speed I could get up to. I got up to 120mph and took screenshots from 100mph to 120mph, which I've included.
There actually is different speed limits for freight. They are sign posted as 60mph, although the HUD ignores these. All the freight wagons are rated to 60mph while the HKAs are 75mph when empty.
Yes that's right, that's what I was meaning. The HUD should know what type of train/loco you're driving and set the speed limits accordingly.
The HUD shows the max line speed in these cases, not the speed limit for specific locos you’re driving. It does the same with the 166 even though it’s only rated for 90mph. In the end though you’re not penalized for speeding so long as you don’t exceed the line limit, so you can play it by the book or open ‘er up to your hearts content.
The Vmax for the Class 66 is 75 mph, full stop. Doesn't matter what the track limit is, over 75 is illegal.
I cant even get it up to 75, i have no idea how to work the brakes and im not bothered to do the training AGAIN. try getting it up to 125 and beating a hst to paddington lol