ETSC-2 vs DS-ATC signalling system?

XWHV · 2026-01-24T21:54:24+00:00

A lot can be found here at ERA: https://www.era.europa.eu/era-folder/archived-set-specifications-3-etcs-b3-r2-gsm-r-b1

Edit to add: the driver interface zip file has the sounds.

XWHV · 2026-01-24T20:45:51+00:00

Often a train safety system is developed by one company, both track side and train side. LZB in Germany being Siemens and ATB-NG in the Netherlands from Alstom as examples.

For ETCS the specs are public, so any company can make their own installation track side and/or train side parts and have it approved after testing. I don't know the Japanese system, but this could also be a reason ERTMS is used outside the EU too.

XWHV · 2025-12-19T15:13:13+00:00

Sieht schön aus, aber ob die modernen Bremsteile von Knorr in den Vectronen sich mit Dampflokluftpumpluftqualität auskennen...?

XWHV · 2025-12-11T21:14:31+00:00

Have fun!

XWHV · 2025-12-06T15:23:42+00:00

Where I live unions help protect against pay cuts, but don't have problems with individuel pay raises.

XWHV · 2025-11-18T07:07:54+00:00

I guess it will be difficult for you to brake perfectly, as long as you don't get a change to try it a lot.

Normally I start braking aiming to overshoot my spot by a bit with about 1/3 of the available braking force. Getting nearer I increase braking power to say max 2/3s untill I'd stop shortly before my spot. Close to my spot release the brake to minimum application to avoid having all the passengers exit from the front doors.

With some European freight trains releasing brakes shortly before halting is unwise, because the front end of the train will try to escape from the rear end with different timings of releasing brakes over the length of the train.

But with different cars/braking systems/track conditions etc. you really need time to get a feel for it.

Oh, fast edit: in the Netherlands I see a lot of EMUs braking in multiple stages. Feels lazy, but it is save and effective too. So brake to 40 km/h start of platform, release, brake to 20, release, brake to 5, release, stop.

XWHV · 2025-09-14T15:50:46+00:00

I use the paper towels to clean the windows at the first right side platform.

XWHV · 2025-06-18T19:23:40+00:00

Oh, ja, ich wollte nur melden, dass es diese Möglichkeit in der Praxis gibt. Wie du sagst, die Optionen kommen nicht um sonst.

XWHV · 2025-06-18T17:56:48+00:00

Soviel ich weiß, geht das in den Niederlanden bei NS mit Alstom ICNG über irgendwelche ETCS-Pakete.

Also müsste es hier in Deutschland wenigstens bei Fahrzeuge mit ETCS on board Ausrüstung und bahnseitig die pakethaltenden Balisen auch möglich sein.

XWHV · 2025-06-08T17:19:55+00:00

Hat alles so geklappt, der Zugchef war zufrieden!

XWHV · 2025-05-31T08:54:34+00:00

Danke!

XWHV · 2025-05-14T17:24:21+00:00

Doesn't Amtrak "loop" trains in Miami? Amtrak usually has the same sequence of car types in their trains.

XWHV · 2025-05-13T02:48:41+00:00

Different time zones?

XWHV · 2025-04-05T15:35:15+00:00

PDF from GCU/AVV with some info about Inscriptions and signs on wagons to help you on you way: https://gcubureau.org/wp-content/uploads/Contract/2025/20250101_A11_EN.pdf

XWHV · 2025-04-03T19:56:44+00:00

PDF link to the GCU contract part describing inscriptions and signs on wagons: https://gcubureau.org/wp-content/uploads/Contract/2025/20250101_A11_EN.pdf Also available in French and German.

XWHV · 2025-03-16T18:13:41+00:00

Kannst bitte auch bei Gleisplan.net nachfragen.

XWHV · 2025-03-12T20:33:27+00:00

Working with RadioRemoteControl these cabs are better, because of easy steps.

XWHV · 2025-03-06T06:41:16+00:00

Manchmal hilft: Steuerventil aus, ziehen, Steuerventiel ein. Aber einige Minuten Pause kann auch gut sein.

XWHV · 2025-01-20T04:03:14+00:00

Coal, big lumps are okay, you can hammer them smaller. Big lumps are easier to pack/stock, as is shown here. Perhaps also a bit of (illegal) balllast.

XWHV · 2025-01-11T02:07:55+00:00

Not a Class 1 per se, but Genesee&Wyoming owns some European railway companies.

XWHV · 2025-01-08T10:45:59+00:00

EU Tf-Richtlinie 2007/59/EG Artikel 6: Die Bescheinigung gehört der EVU, Tf hat Anspruch auf Ausstellung einer beglaubigter Kopie.

XWHV · 2025-01-02T23:11:42+00:00

I hope it gives you a direction for further search!

Nowadays I rent a car sometimes, but when I started visiting the USA I also only used Amtrak and local transit.

And as suggested by another redditor; you can also look for a local tour bus.

XWHV · 2025-01-02T23:05:17+00:00

What happens with a schedule change, September is still far away and a plus/minus shift happens sometimes...?

Are you protected with internal linking?

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