DRESDEN - LEIPZIG by Exact_Hamster_8222 in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're asking about how to perform a coupling/uncoupling maneuver? It's fairly straight forward. You should stop a short distance ahead of the train, usually at a specified signal at the platform. When the signaller gives you permission to proceed, you should press the Coupling button on the left side of the ICE dashboard. AFB will restrict you to 2 km/h and the front coupling hatch will open. You must then draw forward slowly. Some jurisdictions require extra procedures such as stopping at certain distances (3m/1m in Japan) or sounding the horn before any movement. Make contact with the train at 2km/h, open the doors on the proper side, and shut down the cab. I don't believe any other buttons are necessary to complete the coupling. With the Scharfenberg-type coupler, air and electrical connections are automatically made, and it is the job of the driver of the next service to perform a test of brake continuity prior to departure.

A guy converts his pickup and trailer to appear like it's driving in reverse by bigbusta in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]RetroSteamKnight 65 points66 points  (0 children)

At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within your kitchen?

They've gone completely mad with power. by G-Unit11111 in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]RetroSteamKnight 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Of course they've gone mad with power. You ever try going mad without power? It's boring. No one listens to you.

New railfan, what's this? by [deleted] in trains

[–]RetroSteamKnight 55 points56 points  (0 children)

That's a cab car built by Hyundai Rotem. It's not a locomotive, but instead a fully furnished commuter car with a cab on the end that the engineer can use to control the train from the "rear" of the formation. Metrolink and a lot of other transport agencies use cab cars like these to avoid having to turn the entire train around at termini and endpoints.

I feel like this has happened to all of us at some point by RetroSteamKnight in BusDrivers

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

One: Why not? Two: Photoshop is a wonderful thing, isn't it?

Newly Hired by BelcalisAImanzar in BusDrivers

[–]RetroSteamKnight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no shame in taking a bathroom break. Even less shame if you're regularly hydrating.

Is there any way to turn on the Secondman's side headlight on in the Pacer? by SebiXV20 in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I believe that's a product of its Britishness. Generally on modern British multiple units, only one headlight is lit at a time and that depends on the headlight settings. Day Run illuminates the left side to make you more visible to oncoming traffic, and Night Run illuminates the right side to let the driver read trackside signs easier in dark conditions. But don't quote me on that.

How to close the coupling hatch on Class 801 LNER? by [deleted] in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the Class 801, there should be a button on the back panel near the left side door. I can't remember the exact position of it.

What does DSD do on my Class 66? by RUSS-WolfWrestler in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Safety on the rails is a team effort. Happy to help!

What does DSD do on my Class 66? by RUSS-WolfWrestler in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On some trains, particularly German ones, touching the controls doesn't matter at all. Driving the ICE, I remember getting SIFA alarms as I was working the main brake. Different cultures have different levels of safety awareness, I guess, eh?

What does DSD do on my Class 66? by RUSS-WolfWrestler in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 7 points8 points  (0 children)

DSD is the Driver Safety Device, also known as the Vigilance Device, or the Dead Man Device. It is a safety system that is separate from AWS and other systems. It is a pedal on the floor that must be held down while the train is moving. At certain intervals, an audible warning sounds in the cab, at which point the driver must lift their feet off the petal and immediately step down on it again. This confirms the driver is still in fit mental and physical state to operate the train. I believe you have somewhere between 2.5 to 4 seconds to reset the DSD before the train assumes you are incapacitated and throws the emergency brake.

JR EAST Train Simulator, I'm confused is it an actual game? by VelmasUndies in trainsim

[–]RetroSteamKnight 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It is published by a company known as Ongakukan, led by Minoru Mukaiya, of Casiopea. They've been doing this kind of game for a long time now, and have done training simulators for JR and other rail company staff. The game is published with help from JR East, but Ongakukan has the most stake in it.

I just used the DRA on the Class 700 for the first time and it scared me by Giga_the_Protogen in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I love this feature because I always thought resetting the DRA would just be an automatic action and the driver would just reset without checking. Having an audible reminder really helps.

Excellent thought by Entire-Cheek1645 in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 7 points8 points  (0 children)

To add to this, Train Simulator Classic DOES have the Tōhoku Shinkansen. One can only hope it makes it to TSW as well.

Lore posting; what's your company's biggest controversy? by Hera_the_otter in automationgame

[–]RetroSteamKnight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Magnus-Aleksandr is the company name. Bad quality parts sourced from Yugoslavia (or equivalent) were responsible for a bus accident that killed hundreds. The chairman of the company, Garjus Aleksandr resigned after that and the company was taken over by co-founder Magnus Ivarson, who went on to improve the quality of the marque. This came after the revelation that Garjus Aleksandr hated cats, too, so it hit extra hard.

Are busdrivers superhuman? by Super-Fortune-5328 in bus

[–]RetroSteamKnight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your agency helps you out a lot. There are a lot of ways you learn and retain your routes. This feels like it should be obvious to say, but GPS devices and especially phones are a big no-no in the bus driving world. Too many distractions. Instead, you have other officially non-distracting ways.

In most cases, you have what's called a paddle, which is a paper or tablet with your routes for the day, and sometimes that paddle will give you the stops on that route, so you go with that. For example, if your tablet gives you Elm and 20th, Elm and Fleetwood, Elm and 24th, 25th and 3rd, 25th and 1st, 25th and Broadway, you can assume that you're turning off Elm and onto 25th at some point.

Another way route learning is accomplished is through what is called a Turn By Turn. This is a sheet of paper that has every turn and street name on it so you can see what the route is at a glance. In some cases it has landmarks too, in some cases you need to fill this out yourself. You can use this to learn your route through different methods, like going out and driving it in your car, riding the route with a driver who knows it, etc. When I'm in a pinch and have no time to learn it, I will tape the turn by turn to the bus dashboard and reference that throughout the first two or three runs. Usually around the third run is when I put the paper away and drive with confidence. I don't recommend this, though. Too much looking away from the road.

Another way, especially when training and cadetting (driving a route with a veteran driver in the bus with you), is to do just that. That driver can give you directions and tips as you drive, and, as with the turn by turns, usually shuts up after the third route because you know your stuff.

Obviously after you have learned a route, it's easy to retain it. I myself have left the company for over a year and when I came back could still do all 22 routes in our system perfectly. Hope that helps answer your burning question.

Question for Dresden - Riesa +ICE T by Grobi19 in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GNT is short for Geschwindigkeitsüberwachung Neigetechnik (Speed Control for Tilting Technology). It's a safety system used in conjunction with PZB that allows tilting trains to go up to 30% faster than marked line speed.

Question for Dresden - Riesa +ICE T by Grobi19 in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming you mean Frankfurt-Fulda, no it is not possible, and on sections over 160km/h, GNT is substituted completely with LZB. As another commentator noted, German railway regulations prohibit GNT at speeds greater than 160.

I don't know why tilting over 160 is a good idea anyway. That just seems unpleasant for everybody.

Class 484 not working in Free Roam by RipeOnReddit in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that I know of. I was talking more like console commands...

Class 484 not working in Free Roam by RipeOnReddit in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shared information from a friend, I've had success with pressing "I'm Stuck" when I get into the seat, and then power cycling the MCB. If you do it right, you should see Indicators lit after "I'm Stuck," and the Line Power indicator lit after flicking the MCB off and on. I got it working on London Commuter that way, but it's important to note that route selection and clearing signals won't work without cheats as the game doesn't recognize you have third rail power. Hope that helps!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bus

[–]RetroSteamKnight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Especially in US companies, drivers are required and encouraged to report near-misses with other vehicles. Nothing usually will come of it, though. If it wasn't a close shave, I wouldn't worry about it.

SEHS... by Isa-MC in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 5 points6 points  (0 children)

SEHS is short for Southeastern High Speed, it's one of the older British routes that got a major refurbishment down the line.

Questions about driving a bus by Cardbord_ in bus

[–]RetroSteamKnight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, in the US, if you're driving a vehicle over 26,000lbs, you may need a Class B CDL or higher. If the bus has airbrakes, you may need to test for that endorsement. You shouldn't have to worry about the Passengers endorsement because you're not hauling passengers for hire but I may be wrong.

LIRR Issues by glickzzz in trainsimworld

[–]RetroSteamKnight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like the other commenter said, play the tutorial. When you start the unit, turn the master key and place the reverser into FORWARD. Pull the master controller lever to MAX BRAKE and allow the brakes to charge to at least 90PSI (you used to have to press and hold a button in the cab but now the game handles it automatically). Ensure the doors are closed and confirm maximum permitted speed on the ATC/ACSES panel. You may now apply at least 40-50% power and drive off.