Ap Class 444 Cab Light Switch

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  1. RevReese

    RevReese New Member

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    Hi all, i am very new to Train Simulator so please go easy on me!
    I have just bought the AP Class 444/450 to upgrade my stock 444/450's and after printing out the manual and having a good read through it i have a question about the cab light switch.

    I want to keep the cab operation as immersive as possible (so trying not to use shortcuts unless necessary, only clicking interactive buttons etc).
    I have also noticed when needing to press L for the cab light, the switch depresses, (the manual says "correct push button functionality" under the bits and bobs section which supports this).
    However, i am trying to use the available switches and buttons where possible and i cannot figure out how to press the switch to turn on the cab light.

    I have tried left and right clicking it and click and dragging when the icon turns into a hand but all i can do is turn on the external lights.
    No matter what i do, the only way to drive after dark is to hit L.
    Is this right or does anyone know a special way of interacting with the cab light switch?
    I feel stupid posting but it is bugging me seeing the switch with a label saying push and not being able to do it!
    I know i only need it on when at a station and when starting up but it would be nice to be able to turn on the lights immersively if possible.

    Thank you for your time.
     
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    749006 Well-Known Member

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    First - the AP 44 pack kas made not difference to the operations of the cab switches
    Second - are you clicking on the correct button?
    444.jpg
    First button on the desk - Left Mouse Button Click and Hold dragging the mouse to the right and the switch will run thru each position
    Off - Instrument Lights - Instrument Lights and Timetable - Cab Lights
    If the exterior lights are coming on you are using the wrong button

    Yes - it does say On/Off Push but that is the REAL 444 button - not the one in the game

    Peter
     
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    Hi, thank you for your reply!
    Yes that is the button i am using but i can't seem to get it in the down position as your picture shows, only to the timetable position.
    My mistake about the exterior lights being the same switch, i was away from the sim and got mixed up, of course i am using the other switch for the exterior lights.
    I will have another go and if all else fails just use "L".
     
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    749006 Well-Known Member

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    I just left clicked and held the mouse button down as I moved the mouse to the right
    The switch went thru each position as the mouse went further right
     
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    Hmm that is odd. For me it doesn't go any further than the timetable position.
    I will verify just in case, but for the meantime, i will just use L.
    Thanks again.
     

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