Chris Trains Class 186 - Emergency Position

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  1. 749006

    749006 Well-Known Member

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    With the CT Class 186 you can easily go in to Emergency when Braking.

    A few years ago I found a fix in the bin file for each loco

    Open the xml version in Notepad and search for VirtualBrake
    You will find this section
    <ControlName d:type="cDeltaString">VirtualBrake</ControlName>
    <DefaultValue d:type="sFloat32" d:alt_encoding="000000000000F03F" d:precision="string">1</DefaultValue>
    <MinimumValue d:type="sFloat32" d:alt_encoding="00000000000008C0" d:precision="string">-3</MinimumValue>
    <MaximumValue d:type="sFloat32" d:alt_encoding="0000000000000040" d:precision="string"> 2 </MaximumValue>

    On this line change the value from 2 to 1
    <MaximumValue d:type="sFloat32" d:alt_encoding="0000000000000040" d:precision= "string" > 1 </MaximumValue>


    Having serzed the file it worked.

    But I came back to the loco recently and it does not stop you going to Emergency any more
    The Brake handle will spring back out but that does not stop it happening

    Any ideas please

    Peter
     
  2. Spikee1975

    Spikee1975 Guest

    You only need to tap it to B+ and when desired HLL pressure is reached, go to Hold. I'm not messing with scripted controls, it can cause more trouble, as some VirtualThrottle/Brake scripts even rely on the InputSensitivity. Better not mess with these.

    You can't do anything seriously wrong on simple controls, where the input directly controls the core "Regulator" or "TrainBrakeControl". But scripted Virtual controls, best to leave them as they are or contact Chris directly.
     
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  3. 749006

    749006 Well-Known Member

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    Chris must have changed something as the Brake Handle would not go past B+
    Not easy to watch the train position when stopping at a station if you also have to look at the Brake Handle.
     

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