@BrickMasterMikey Slow yards speeds is something I have been experimenting with lately since I don't know how it's truly done myself. The reverser adjust the stroke in the steam chest and is done by feel. Like shifting gears.The faster you go the faster the beat the smaller the stroke. I would give very little throttle and slowly adjust the reverser until engine movement. Then ease up on the throttle.
@eharm2net Well, as far as i know, it is as simple as letting off the throttle when you are going as fast as you want if you are on level track. If you are going downhill, use a little break when you start to speed up a little. If you leave the throttle open, you will ultimately pick up too much speed. I believe there is a video of a cabride in Strasburg's # 90 where the engineer is "pumping" the throttle to start the train.
@eharm2net I haven't found that a problem, you have to open the throttle quite a bit to get rolling, then nearly close it once your underway. if it still gains (if there is a slope) then play with the reverser, thankfully you can put a steamer into full reverse position at anytime and is variable. The reverse changes the stroke of the valve rod, which changes the length of time that boiler pressure is applied to the piston, a short cutoff uses more of the expansive force of the steam.
I tried this on the A3 engine Solario, on the Bath-Templecombe route with 3 cariages, and the slowest I went on full throttle was 9.3mph, and I was able to get up to 50 mph!
The brake position thing saved my life! Thanks for this tutorial!
The video shows that you should apply the running break after you release the brake. The reason why is the brake release will continue to allow steam to be lost resulting in the pressure getting too low. When this happens your engine will stop until pressure build up again. Once you are moving again apply about 6% brake. This will keep any steam from escaping and your pressure should remain good as long as you have auto-fireman on.
You know, this is basically Microsoft Train Simulator re-packaged for the 21st century. It's basically the same thing, even the HUD is virtually identical (not a surprise, really, since KUJU had a hand in developing both sims).
My PC's won't run Rail Simulator, but it runs MSTS like a banshee; I wish I could have a working turntable in MSTS like you can in RS...
This video saved my life! My steam locomotive was always stopping because I didn't know anything about it or how to properly drive it. Now I can properly complete passenger pickups on a time table.
@scotsman125 The purpose of this video is to help people operate a steam engine. I use the Black No. 5 because its cab is clean and distinctive. Good for an instructional video.
Very nice!
jster1963 3 months ago
once i get it im pulling the trotlle to high gear
titanic10026 3 months ago
I cant wait to get train sim 2010 im geting it for christmas of 2011
thumbs up if you are
titanic10026 3 months ago
I needed a video on how to work one for school and I looked forever, glad I found this.
Baconknight77 3 months ago
Excellent video that offers much more information than the Railworks manual that I have. Any tips from maintaining constant low speed in the yard?
BrickMasterMikey 3 months ago
@BrickMasterMikey Slow yards speeds is something I have been experimenting with lately since I don't know how it's truly done myself. The reverser adjust the stroke in the steam chest and is done by feel. Like shifting gears.The faster you go the faster the beat the smaller the stroke. I would give very little throttle and slowly adjust the reverser until engine movement. Then ease up on the throttle.
eharm2net 3 months ago
@eharm2net Well, as far as i know, it is as simple as letting off the throttle when you are going as fast as you want if you are on level track. If you are going downhill, use a little break when you start to speed up a little. If you leave the throttle open, you will ultimately pick up too much speed. I believe there is a video of a cabride in Strasburg's # 90 where the engineer is "pumping" the throttle to start the train.
guitboxchicken 2 months ago
@eharm2net I haven't found that a problem, you have to open the throttle quite a bit to get rolling, then nearly close it once your underway. if it still gains (if there is a slope) then play with the reverser, thankfully you can put a steamer into full reverse position at anytime and is variable. The reverse changes the stroke of the valve rod, which changes the length of time that boiler pressure is applied to the piston, a short cutoff uses more of the expansive force of the steam.
nitro105 1 month ago
cool how can i get a game like this?
bloodywolf1881 3 months ago
Thank you so much!
I tried this on the A3 engine Solario, on the Bath-Templecombe route with 3 cariages, and the slowest I went on full throttle was 9.3mph, and I was able to get up to 50 mph!
The brake position thing saved my life! Thanks for this tutorial!
captainkmanOFP857 6 months ago
That was very informative. Thank you for posting this
starguard 6 months ago
Ever noticed how all of these train sims run about 2 frames per second? The graphics on the latest trainz 2011 were so bad I uninstalled it.
feathers632 8 months ago
I believe moving through a tunnel creates a back pressure that could suck the air out of the box.
eharm2net 8 months ago
Why is the door kept shut in a tunnel?
Moistcabbage1 8 months ago
The video shows that you should apply the running break after you release the brake. The reason why is the brake release will continue to allow steam to be lost resulting in the pressure getting too low. When this happens your engine will stop until pressure build up again. Once you are moving again apply about 6% brake. This will keep any steam from escaping and your pressure should remain good as long as you have auto-fireman on.
eharm2net 11 months ago
Hey can u tell me why my engine stops after some time , then i wait a minute and starts to drive again...wierd..
gepard198 11 months ago
You know, this is basically Microsoft Train Simulator re-packaged for the 21st century. It's basically the same thing, even the HUD is virtually identical (not a surprise, really, since KUJU had a hand in developing both sims).
My PC's won't run Rail Simulator, but it runs MSTS like a banshee; I wish I could have a working turntable in MSTS like you can in RS...
Shipwright1918 1 year ago
This video saved my life! My steam locomotive was always stopping because I didn't know anything about it or how to properly drive it. Now I can properly complete passenger pickups on a time table.
Bren29 1 year ago
@Bren29 You use it as a taxi?
dockbillin 9 months ago
Hi, why are you using that Black 5 No. 44839 on the Hagen - Siegen and Seebergbahn route. It must be the Bath - Templecombe route.
scotsman125 1 year ago
@scotsman125 The purpose of this video is to help people operate a steam engine. I use the Black No. 5 because its cab is clean and distinctive. Good for an instructional video.
eharm2net 1 year ago
you know driving a steam locomotive is like driving a manual
skullcrusher301 1 year ago
RailWorks2 - You can download from Steam
Gene
eharm2net 1 year ago
What program is this?
me80233 1 year ago