Without this signalling system, the train is put into a default super slow drve mode only allowing it drive at the minimum permissible speed, 15 mph or there abouts. The OP is driving the Amtrak loco on a European route without the very bespoke signalling system required for the American train. I think Ash's answer is spot on, it couldn't have been put better. I don't understand why you disagree with the great reply by AshHill07. The same would apply to all the other US locos designed especially for the NY-NH route signalling. It's exactly the same for the Metro M8 if you try to Quick Drive that on alternative 3rd rail routes it's not specifically designed for. To effectively use the train on other routes (apart from NY-NH), the alerter and automatic emergency braking systems need to be disabled. Above which the warning alerter, and emergency braking system kick-in. Without this signalling system, the train is put into a default super slow drive mode only allowing it drive at the minimum permissible speed, 15 mph or there abouts. The OP is driving the Amtrak loco on a European route without the very bespoke in-cab signalling system required for the American train. I don't understand why you disagree with the super response given by AshHill07.
Manuals can be found in the manual folder that resides within the RailWorks folder but you can also find it at p.s a quick scan of the manual says it has not to do with speed and signals but with time not touching the controls) Although I don't agree with the rest of the comment since the answer he gives does imho opinion not relate to your question I do agree that the manual might provide some answers. If you don't respond quick enough to an alerter warning the system will assume you are not capable to drive the train and will bring it to a hold. It is however the function and the way the allerter system works, it is what it is designed for. locos driven, route, more specifics on what is happening) if this isn't the cause of your difficulties.Mavadelo eredeti hozzászólása:Ecactly why it is doing this on that route in that condition I am not sure since I have no clue about warning signals, line speeds and such at the moment you encounter this. By all means come back with more details (i.e. Hope that is the simple cause of your problems, because it's such an easy fix to put right. Once the train is under the new MAS the engineer can simply release the brakes and Service application - however, the engineer can apply the same procedure as aboveĪnd they will be able to regain control of the train without having to stop.
Then the alarm will sound again and the same procedure must be followed.įailure to acknowledge correctly within 8 seconds means the brakes will go to full
If the engineer moves the brake back out of suppression while still being above MAS The reduction in aspect and have taken appropriate action to comply with it.)
Required that the engineer has confirmed to the ATC system that they acknowledge (Note: It is not required to be within the speed limit during the 8 seconds, it is only To the SUPPRESSION notch and then press ACKNOWLEDGE within 8 seconds.
If the train is above MAS then the engineer must zero the throttle, move the brakes Simply press the ACKNOWLEDGE button (Q key) within 8 seconds.Ĥ.
If the train is within the MAS (Maximum Allowed Speed) then the engineer must
The cab signalling will update to reflect the new maximum allowed speed limit andģ. Limited) then the following happens and must be done by the engineer:Ģ. "If you enter a new block and it has a reduced aspect (e.g. The following snippet from the "New York-New Haven" route manual may help you, as it applies directly to similar model Amtrack trains which operate in a similar fashion: If you go above this for just a few (eight) seconds without begining to take corrective action, the loco emergency brakes will slam full-on just as you have described. It is the maximum permitted line speed you need to pay strict attention to. And then the maximum authorised line speed which is often the lower (mostly because traffic ahead means a reduction in your loco speed is necessary). max speed for that loco if track ahead completely clear and everything else good. Where most people trip up with this loco (ans similar modern Amtrak) is that there are two digital line speeds displayed in the cab. If I were to guess the Amtrak ACS-64 on the New York-New Haven route may be causing you such grief. Please excuse me but with the lack of specific information, I have to take a stab in the dark. Are you having problems with alll of them? Or just one or two modern ones on a single particular route, like New York to New Haven for example. There are quite a few different Amtrack locos many quite different in the way they operate.