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Note: All of the steam locomotive Activities in Train Simulator feature passenger trains. How-
ever, you can use the Activity Editor to create Activities that use steam locomotives to pull
freight trains. For more information about Activities, see Chapter 10, The Activities. For more
information about the Activity Editor, see Chapter 12, Editors and Tools.
ever, you can use the Activity Editor to create Activities that use steam locomotives to pull
freight trains. For more information about Activities, see Chapter 10, The Activities. For more
information about the Activity Editor, see Chapter 12, Editors and Tools.
USING THE LOCOMOTIVE CONTROLS
These are the descriptions of the various controls and gauges you will find on a Train Simulator steam
locomotive. For more information and details see the online Help (press F1).
locomotive. For more information and details see the online Help (press F1).
Engineer’s controls
Steam Pressure Gauge: The Steam Pressure Gauge shows the pressure of the steam in the boiler.
The gauge reads in pounds per square inch (psi), kilograms per centimeter squared (kg/cm
The gauge reads in pounds per square inch (psi), kilograms per centimeter squared (kg/cm
2
), or
bars. If the steam pressure is too high, you are in danger of an explosion. If the steam pressure is too
low, you won’t be able to generate sufficient force to move the train.
low, you won’t be able to generate sufficient force to move the train.
See the conversion table in Chapter 5, Train Basics, for more information about pressure unit conversion.
Steam Chest Pressure Gauge: The Steam Chest Pressure Gauge shows the pressure of the steam in
the cylinders. The pressure is directly controlled by the Regulator.
the cylinders. The pressure is directly controlled by the Regulator.
Regulator: The Regulator (throttle) controls how much steam the boiler releases to the cylinders.
Open the Regulator to increase speed and power. Close the Regulator in time to stop the train at the
desired location with minimal application of brakes.
Open the Regulator to increase speed and power. Close the Regulator in time to stop the train at the
desired location with minimal application of brakes.
Reverser: The Reverser is used to move the locomotive forwards or backwards. Use the Reverser
lever to set the duration of the piston stroke during which steam enters the cylinders. The duration,
known as the cutoff, is expressed as a number (steam admitted for a percentage of the piston
stroke). As the Reverser setting is moved towards 0, the engine becomes more efficient, but the force
it develops drops.
lever to set the duration of the piston stroke during which steam enters the cylinders. The duration,
known as the cutoff, is expressed as a number (steam admitted for a percentage of the piston
stroke). As the Reverser setting is moved towards 0, the engine becomes more efficient, but the force
it develops drops.
The Reverser is similar to the transmission of an automobile engine. When starting and stopping the
train, use the Reverser in its full open position (similar to a low gear). As the train gains momentum,
move the Reverser setting back to 0 (zero), limiting the duration of the piston stroke in which steam is
entering the cylinders, and thereby using the steam more efficiently (similar to a high gear).
train, use the Reverser in its full open position (similar to a low gear). As the train gains momentum,
move the Reverser setting back to 0 (zero), limiting the duration of the piston stroke in which steam is
entering the cylinders, and thereby using the steam more efficiently (similar to a high gear).
Brake Handle: The Brake Handle applies and releases the brakes.
Flying Scotsman
uses a vacuum
brake system, while the 380 uses an air brake system.
Brake Gauge: The brake gauge displays the pressure in the brake system.