http://www.cottonvalley.org/safety/NORAC-11-02-01-18.pdf These are actual Northeast Corridor “NORAC” operating rules. Go to pages 24-26 for horn...
A basic overview of the two systems to hopefully provide some basic background and make it easier to understand the actual implementation…. ATC...
“Open High” opens both end and quarter doors. “Bypass” switches allow the train to override the safety system that prevents traction power when...
Simply put…. LAP maintains air brake pressure and hence the brake application at its current state. HOLD (“Electric” Hold) maintains the brake...
For the Amtrak NEC, Operating Rules require a single Long blast of the horn approaching, but not stopping at, station platforms on an adjacent...
Yup. And I’ve seen before EOTs with old UPS shipping labels on them addressed back to their home. Sooner or later they find their way back.
Generally speaking, any EOT works with any loco regardless of RR, they all use the same radio frequency and data language. There is a unique...
Unless you’re working for a small short line, the likelyhood for a US Class 1 Railroad freight engineer to cold start a loco is slim. Power is...
Horn sequencer works… Need to be over 25MPH as it is in real life. Press the sequencer and it plays long-long-short-long on a loop. Then activate...
It’s a two edged sword. Both the wayside and equipment has to be properly set up. Harlem has the most realistic US signaling to date with both...
It does now in Cajon. This is what allows you to bail off and maintain Dynamic Brake effort on the rear. It’s an improvised solution that gets the...
Real DPU is different than what the game is currently doing. Essentially, what is going on now is Banking Comm that’s not only mimicking...
I’ve ran some of the heaviest services in game with no issues with both locos on the headed only and “DPU”. For going down the steep grade from...
Is this for a two tone horn? Try the “N” key for “Horn 1 Decrease”. Horn 2 is if the equipment has two completely separate horns, not just two...
And it also translates into the fact that you can now bail-off mid and rear DPU locos in order to maintain dynamic brakes. Previously, there was...
Based on that screenshot, you had full dynamic brakes applied but zero air brakes applied. The 90 number you mention represents brake pipe air...
My controller was designed mostly for North American and UK freight and passenger in mind. Between the in-game keyboard assignments and JoyToKey...
I agree totally, hands on “levers” and buttons is a game changer when you can run most basic functions of the train without touching the mouse or...
I’ve seen quite a few threads about people wanting to use game controllers and the inability of key assignment so I’m going to post my own set-up...
In real life, DPU headlights in the middle or rear of the train are not controllable from the lead unit. They must be manually set by the train...
Well said. There’s a reason why in real life, Cajon Pass has some of the most detailed train handling rules and procedures compared to any other...
100% Correct Function. You can dynamic brake with automatic brakes applied on the train. You cannot with any air brakes applied on the loco. When...
Like said above, make sure Banking Com is turned on. The feature is turned on and off using the PTT button on the radio. There are services that...
Quick thought…. On back wall, isolation switch set to run?
Minimum reduction for locos is 6-8psi. Anywhere within that range is considered normal.
Works ok for me. Like was stated above, make sure you have no Brake Cylinder “BC” pressure by bailing off, otherwise Dynamic will automatically...
If a railroad officially licensed a company to represent it and use their logo, I’d guess they probably state in the contract that all...
IRL railroads don’t add or remove locos based on weather forecasts. It’s purely calculated by Horsepower per Ton ratio for the territory...
Lol. Correct, the CFR states the minimum for everything. Railroads can always be stricter or fill in the gaps where the regulations don’t specify....
Some of GCOR 9.1 is railroad signal federal regulation, other is merely procedure. Google “49 CFR 236” for more info on the US federal signal regs.
JoyToKey may help. It maps keystrokes to game controllers.
And “R” stands for Restricted Cab meaning not exceeding 15MPH and being prepared to stop short of other trains or obstructions.
Very nice. I also have an older post building something along the same lines in the TS Classic folder that may be an inspiration for some too…...
Great job, looks awesome! :)
Hi, Scroll above and you’ll see detailed info on the Actuator Switches and Enclosure. The actuator switches I got off eBay at a better price but...
Good eyes. No I haven’t. That’s my X-Plane setup for when I want to fly away “on vacation. I’ll check it out though, thanks!
Just thought I’d share my homebuilt controller info that I posted in the TS2022 forum. Works fine on TSW too....
[IMG] Just an update, I’ve made a few additional hardware changes and additional Joy-To-Key profiles... First, I replaced the DRA rotary switch...
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[IMG] A few weeks ago I stumbled across an AWS reset button assembly on eBay from a company that was scrapping Class 313s and picked it up as the...
There is not a Digikey “kit” for this. I purchased the blank aluminum enclosure box from there and designed/drilled out the holes myself. Here is...
I’m not normally one for a Class 101 drive but I gave it a go tonight using the controller. I cloned the JoyToKey profile specifically for the 101...
I just put together a very quick video using an AP Class 37 to show how it works with notchless throttle and brakes. [MEDIA] Now time for a cold...
Great suggestion. I second your motion!
It works the same way as a regular keyboard would on notchless throttles or brakes. The length of time you hold down the switch would be identical...
I barely have time to actually use it much less build more. I’ll stick to being a DIY controller motivator and consultant for now!
I made a quick video showing the basic operation and how the joystick switches operate. [MEDIA]
I got my switches off eBay but I’ve also seen them on Amazon too. The common term is “Joystick Switch”. The ones I got and you see online are...
Just an update, I was having some issues with momentary key commands on a few locos with braking and sand. After some time investigating, it turns...
Thanks Paul for that info. It may be something to tinker with one day. It was easier than you think, Eric. It basically was the same basic few...
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