Master Key Position

Some (newer DLC) trains require the master key to be switched on: the default position is off (eg the 323 in the Birmingham Cross Rail).

But I’ve noticed there doesn’t seem to be any default direction to indicate on/off (left to right, or up or down), and there’s isn’t always lettering to indicate.

Is there any discernible pattern (eg type/vintage of train)?

With the 323, I’ve noticed that sometimes it can be turned ‘manually’ with the mouse, other times only Ctrl+W seems to work…

 

Think of a Compass
From what I remember - they Key would be West/East angle when placed in the hole and North/South when on
https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D9XXAA/ab...teve-bevan-in-the-cab-of-an-arriva-D9XXAA.jpg

 

Thanks, will remember that.

 

Notice that on is E-W on for the Birmingham 323 and the new Chatham 375 I had a look at today. Will have a look at others....

 

Ummmm....

 

I can only mention what I drove - on some units the the key was at an angle
Not every train is the same