Niddertalbahn: Bad Vilbel-stockheim Feedback Thread

You could be right. I stopped using snow altogether because of how much I hate the look of the trees in snow, so I might be out of the loop.

 

got an idea why the traction lock is still on the HUD? even though the train appears to be moving ok

 

There was prior to TSW4 a great mod which gave us properly leafless trees in winter. I hope we get it back.

 

I think you can have them, the issue is what DTG (or indeed UE4) uses to define winter. They use the Astrological system rather than Meteorological and therefore class anything up to December 20th as Autumn, hence the leaves staying on the trees. I’d love to be able to set an intermediate state of 50% ish leaves but that isn’t possible. However, you can use GodMode to remove leaves on the fly by making sure Autumn trees are set to 0 and Winter Trees set to full.

This is from the UK Met Office website that details the Astrological system from 2022;



Hope that helps!

 

Yesterday started my first flight on a DB BR 628, can you tell me why the magnetorail brake is needed and under what scenarios to use it? And is there a hotkey for it? I don't understand its purpose, because with it the train brakes quite fast, but the speed doesn't drop to zero.

 

The 628 has very very powerful brakes, equipped with discbrakes. (You can make the brakecalculation).

The magnetic brakes are active when puting the brake valve into "schnellbremsung" and also if you switch the selector to on!. They support the discbrakes to reduce the brake distance.

 

I've noticed I feel comfortable braking with the train brake. In the case of the magnetorail brake, however, I am just curious about its actual purpose. Both types of brakes brake very effectively, so I don't see the benefit of using them at the same time.

 

It's only used in emergencies.

 

As a rule, coaches and multiple units in Germany need to be fitted with magnetic track brakes to be authorized for speeds above 140 km/h to provide the "extra punch" for stopping the train within the regular braking distance. For the BR 628.x it is not really necessary, especially within the speed range of the Niddeltalbahn, but always a nice-to-have in emergencies.

If you are interested in the brake system of the BR 628.x, you can check out this quite new video (in German):

 

I guess it is kinda similar to eddy brakes on ICE3, tho I am sure those are way more powerful... I believe in-game those are done on ICE3 on Kassel Wurzburg

 

Thanks all, I have read up on this type of brake, they are used in an emergency or as a parking brake.

 

one time as I was waiting at Petrzalka station (Bratislava) for my train to Vienna, I got to see the driver testing a brake like that, I think... it was Desiro ML... and he did it a couple times, not sure if sth was wrong or if he just wanted to be sure

 

(Linear) eddy current brakes are a bit like the super-plus-fancy-gadget that can be used instead of the magnetic track brakes on high speed trains, yes. They don't rely on friction, have no wear, no noise, but are quite expensive to install and operate.

 

Quick reprise. I just started Hugging Trees again as, 1. It’s the last part of the Journey I have left to do and 2. Hoping the walking will finish this month’s Mastery.

Just wondering, thinking back to a couple of years ago when some of us were having issues and why I never bothered with it, did the scenario ever get patched with the missing or slightly defective instructions fixed? Or do I still need to double check every step when shutting down the cab and changing ends, etc?

 

No i done over the weekend and had guess in some parts what to do i done tho second time around.

 

Thanks Dal.

 

No worries also dont play with safety system on thats what prevented me from move the train when you switch ends.

 

I put this video together to assist anyone with the issues in completing this service, because it is a bit messed up.
If you have yet to complete it, OldVern hope this helps you, and if you have completed it, hope it helps others out.

 

I remember now, the first bug is at Hochst when you close the doors but the instruction to do so remains on the screen and doesn’t step to the next in the list which is go via indicated location. Anyway FWIW I’ve departed and will see what unfolds. But TSG should really have fixed this.

Did it. The next tricky part is after changing ends and it tells you to insert the brake key which is already inserted. So you need to remove and reinsert but the interactive spot for this is so small you need to stand up then zoom in to do it.

 

Yes, it is an annoying one for sure, I spent plenty of time getting this done, and I like the 628; this needs to get fixed.

 

I got to admit its a nice little route but i do robbed out of £30 for such a short route with only two locos and no layers however its still a nice route to chilled out drive along.

 

If you have Linke Rheinstrecke the Br 103 & 110 should appear around the half way point as AI I think

 

I have got but never seen them there

 

Try RB (7061) Stockheim

You will see midway two BR 110 waiting and if you are in time you will spot the BR103 leaving while you arrive at Bad Vibel.

 

Thanks I will have a drive on that later on today.

 

Indeed they do. But you have to be quick.