8 mph Why sooo slow? - Page 2

Wotawally · 07-21-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayesty

Steamy stuff.....

Yes, and it can get very sweaty as well - but the satisfaction when you finally make it over the top is like .....

wyndt · 07-22-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Wotawally

Yes, and it can get very sweaty as well - but the satisfaction when you finally make it over the top is like .....

Augh, yeah. Half an hour later I'll be able to do it again.

peterhayes · 07-22-2012, 02:56 PM

WW
I lurrv caressing levers - and panting well that goes out of the window.! Thanks I actually moved about 10 feet and then slipped back into oblivion. But many thanks - as they say practice makes perfect.
Regards
pH

michbret · 07-22-2012, 05:03 PM

Yes this slope is a very tough one. Like Wotawally, I had hard times with this and if you mess the start you won't climb and in this case, restarting is only a dream. An excellent challenge for steam locomotive driving.

Arthor · 07-23-2012, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by seseorang

I usually avoid the steam loco's. I need to get in the right mind-set before I try again. I just stick to EMU and DMU for now

Steam is my favorite!

arizonachris · 07-23-2012, 11:11 AM

Steam locomotives are the most difficult, and most rewarding in this sim. Takes a bit of a challenge (pun intended) to drive them. And a lot of sand on an uphill start. You just gotta practice! Don't throw RW out the window if you don't make it thru one scenario! Go to a diesel, then after a while, go back to steam.

And, remember, not all scenarios can be completed anyways. Many are broken with TS2012/ RW3. Don't get more grey hairs over it.

RolandBP · 07-24-2012, 03:49 AM

Just thought I would add my bit to briefly explain how to start a Steam Loco on an upgrade. Ensure you have good steam pressure, Have the brakes released just enough to hold the train in place. Push the Reversing lever fully forward (either 75% or 100%, depending on how the engine has been scripted) Ensure the cylinder ♥♥♥♥♥ are closed, the class 56 mite be a problem) Slowly open the regulator and give some sanding and release the brakes fully. Now slowly increase the regulator, being careful that the wheels don't slip. (If they start to slip, ease the Regulator/Throttle back a bit). As you gain speed you can do all or some of the following. Turn off the sanding, Notch the Reversing lever back a little at a time (this is like moving a car into a higher gear - With the lever at 75 or 100 per cent is like being in low gear and uses a lot more steam from your boiler) Notching back to say 30% or less is like being in top gear, uses less steam and is best when on the flat going. I hope this is of some help to new comers to Steam Locomotives. Have fun.

arizonachris · 07-24-2012, 05:00 PM

wow, Roland, very nice writeup! wish that could be made a "sticky" +rep

michbret · 07-24-2012, 05:29 PM

Nice tutorial Roland.

I love to have the cylinder c.o.c.k. changed into cylinder with four violet hearts.

Another American puritanism manifestation. For sure trains lovers are obviously f.u.c.k.i.n.g p.e.r.v.e.r.t.

Some mother may have said ! Oh my G.o.d. ! Such a big cylinder c.o.c.k ! This game is certainly not for my little innocent child.

train driver56 · 07-27-2012, 08:22 AM

Put the throttle at full you when first start moving then slowly decrease the reverser to 50% then the engine should speed up. Then decrease the throttle to 80% and so on. That should get you moving.

07-24-2012, 03:49 AM	#22
RolandBP Join Date: Mar 2011 Reputation: 21 Posts: 238	Starting a Steam Engine on an Uphill Incline Just thought I would add my bit to briefly explain how to start a Steam Loco on an upgrade. Ensure you have good steam pressure, Have the brakes released just enough to hold the train in place. Push the Reversing lever fully forward (either 75% or 100%, depending on how the engine has been scripted) Ensure the cylinder ♥♥♥♥♥ are closed, the class 56 mite be a problem) Slowly open the regulator and give some sanding and release the brakes fully. Now slowly increase the regulator, being careful that the wheels don't slip. (If they start to slip, ease the Regulator/Throttle back a bit). As you gain speed you can do all or some of the following. Turn off the sanding, Notch the Reversing lever back a little at a time (this is like moving a car into a higher gear - With the lever at 75 or 100 per cent is like being in low gear and uses a lot more steam from your boiler) Notching back to say 30% or less is like being in top gear, uses less steam and is best when on the flat going. I hope this is of some help to new comers to Steam Locomotives. Have fun.

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07-22-2012, 02:56 PM	#18
peterhayes Join Date: Aug 2011 Reputation: 78 Posts: 747	WW I lurrv caressing levers - and panting well that goes out of the window.! Thanks I actually moved about 10 feet and then slipped back into oblivion. But many thanks - as they say practice makes perfect. Regards pH

07-22-2012, 05:03 PM	#19
michbret Join Date: Jan 2011 Reputation: 74 Posts: 724	Yes this slope is a very tough one. Like Wotawally, I had hard times with this and if you mess the start you won't climb and in this case, restarting is only a dream. An excellent challenge for steam locomotive driving.

07-23-2012, 11:11 AM	#21
arizonachris Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 620 Posts: 6,438	Steam locomotives are the most difficult, and most rewarding in this sim. Takes a bit of a challenge (pun intended) to drive them. And a lot of sand on an uphill start. You just gotta practice! Don't throw RW out the window if you don't make it thru one scenario! Go to a diesel, then after a while, go back to steam. And, remember, not all scenarios can be completed anyways. Many are broken with TS2012/ RW3. Don't get more grey hairs over it.

07-24-2012, 05:00 PM	#23
arizonachris Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 620 Posts: 6,438	wow, Roland, very nice writeup! wish that could be made a "sticky" +rep

07-24-2012, 05:29 PM	#24
michbret Join Date: Jan 2011 Reputation: 74 Posts: 724	Nice tutorial Roland. I love to have the cylinder c.o.c.k. changed into cylinder with four violet hearts. Another American puritanism manifestation. For sure trains lovers are obviously f.u.c.k.i.n.g p.e.r.v.e.r.t. Some mother may have said ! Oh my G.o.d. ! Such a big cylinder c.o.c.k ! This game is certainly not for my little innocent child.

07-27-2012, 08:22 AM	#25
train driver56 Join Date: Jun 2012 Reputation: 0 Posts: 49	Put the throttle at full you when first start moving then slowly decrease the reverser to 50% then the engine should speed up. Then decrease the throttle to 80% and so on. That should get you moving.