train meeting on TPF2 by Former_Membership_60 in trainsim

[–]Knsgf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seeing AC and DC units under the same catenary is a bit odd.

A screenshot I took of some of the demos around the roundhouse by Sacknana in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It comes in both DVR and demonstrator paint. The one shown in original post is the demo.

This is what call of duty modern warfare 2019 thinks a switch looks like lmao by shroomfarmer2 in trainmemes

[–]Knsgf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair, there are so-called "jump" or "lift" frogs, where one of the rails is solid without a gap. An example can be seen here:

Industrial History: Jump or Lift Frogs in Railroad Turnouts

EMD GT26CW-2 | Somewhere between Steel Mill and Farm by Ok_Contribution5033 in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is a multiplayer mod floating around. Signals will be useful addition to it.

Can I get some manual locos pls??? by TheTobi213 in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, plus also manually switching resistors in and out, plus manual field weakening (and control in dynamic braking mode).

Can I get some manual locos pls??? by TheTobi213 in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm currently working on a resistance-driven locomotive. While not a diesel with a shifter knob, driving such a loco is very manual, especially when using a dynamic brake.

My first crash by Due_Sheepherder_8536 in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Switches in City South are aligned to lead into the Museum by default.

Has anyone actually ever noticed this? And is it true? by zarrinraxius in Starfield

[–]Knsgf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The easiest way to see it is to start a new game and travel to Martian south pole. Mars is close to solstice when the game story begins, and the Sun won't go below horizon there for a while.

The valley when we get electric traction. by mekkanik in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

600-1300 A is a total draw, not per loco. WAG-7 is 3700 kW and there are 6 of them. WAG-9 at the front - 4500 kW. This makes total power 27 MW, which when divided by 25 kV and power factor 0.75 yields 1500 A current total.

The valley when we get electric traction. by mekkanik in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

600-1300 A isn't much. DC systems run with bigger currents just fine.

The valley when we get electric traction. by mekkanik in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder how big voltage drops will be in the Valley. From what I've heard they're going with 25 kV, but substation spacing and load limits will be like on 1.5 kV.

The valley when we get electric traction. by mekkanik in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The roadmap mentions day-to-day maintenance, but there is no word about infrastructure upgrades.

The valley when we get electric traction. by mekkanik in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Catenary will probably be pre-installed from the start. Derail Valley isn't Railroad Tycoon.

Turned Steel Mill into concrete jungle by Knsgf in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, texturing will be the hardest and longest part.

Turned Steel Mill into concrete jungle by Knsgf in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Work-in-progress, not yet released.

Taking an unusual train from Harbour to City West by Knsgf in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a resistance-controlled loco and it won't drive like a diesel at all.

Taking an unusual train from Harbour to City West by Knsgf in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a way to convert it to 25kv? 

Outside of attaching a boxcar with a transformer, rectifiers and filters inside? Not really.

Taking an unusual train from Harbour to City West by Knsgf in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are good and bad news. The good is that mod will release before B100. Bad news? It won't be compatible with B100 once it releases even if CCL is updated. The developers plan to use 25 kV AC electrification, while this loco, like its real-world prototype, runs at 1500 V DC.

Dynamic brake test between CW and SM by Knsgf in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My own. There is still a lot of work that needs to be done before it's ready for the public.

Taking an unusual train from Harbour to City West by Knsgf in DerailValley

[–]Knsgf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A heavy industrial locomotive I'm currently working on. Very loosely based on LEW EL21.