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Making Tracks Freeware Class 33s
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 5:14 pm
by Damo
I have just been playing with the MT freeware Class 33s but when I try and brake, not even Supression/Continuous Service Brake slows me down very well. What could be causing this?
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 5:18 pm
by parsfan
Check the brake fluid. Could be th brake shoes, Kwik fit might be able to do a deal.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 5:23 pm
by Damo
Anyone have any serious answers?
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 5:24 pm
by kirkheath
It will something to do with "max brake force" etc... try there
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 9:45 pm
by ogwilliam
not such a daft answer, but have you checked you're not running air braked stock with vacuum brakes or vice versa? any mixing causes a nightmare (esp on the lovely highland route!)
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 9:46 pm
by chrisiveson
I found that running on Swanage, had to apply, then release and re-apply on occasion to get the train to slow.
Are you driving with a consist or light engine? If a consist, is it the same type of braking system? ie: vacuum or air.
Have you tried using the loco independent brake? (square brackets)
How about trying over at MakingTracks? They are very friendly and helpful over there.
Regards
Chris.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 9:53 pm
by Damo
Thanks guys! My next question, is it possible to change a loco from Air Brakes to Vaccum Brakes? I have made the loco have it's own folder, reanmed the files etc so any changes won't interfere with any current consists.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:09 pm
by codrivermike
Oh b****r!! I've just spent ages creating an activity with two 26's and Mk1 stock. i thought they were hard to slow down and now I know why. Right. Back to the drawing board.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:11 pm
by chrisiveson
Yes you can,
change this bit,
BrakeEquipmentType( "Triple_valve, Auxilary_reservoir, Emergency_brake_reservoir" )
BrakeSystemType( "Air_single_pipe" )
MaxBrakeForce( 35kN )
To this:
BrakeEquipmentType( "Triple_valve, Auxilary_reservoir, Emergency_brake_reservoir" )
BrakeSystemType( "Vacuum_single_pipe" )
MaxBrakeForce( 49kN )
Chris.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:14 pm
by chrisiveson
Mike,
The blue/grey Mk1s are available for either air or vacuum.
Chris.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:14 pm
by ogwilliam
I think conbuilder (available from the quickpics on the front page of uktrainsim) allows you to change the .eng files pretty easily, esp the most recent version. Takes a little bit of learning but well worth the effort. Also allows you to get around those annoying problems when the engine has chain couplers and your stock has automatics....
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 4:14 pm
by Damo
ogwilliam wrote:I think conbuilder (available from the quickpics on the front page of uktrainsim) allows you to change the .eng files pretty easily, esp the most recent version. Takes a little bit of learning but well worth the effort. Also allows you to get around those annoying problems when the engine has chain couplers and your stock has automatics....
Yeah, I am constantly finding out things ConBuilder can do that I didn't know about! Changing the coupler type takes just 2/3 clicks with ConBuilder - superb utility!
Thanks for your help Guys.
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:22 pm
by mikesimpson
Conbuilder will allow you to change the Power or Coupling types only. The latest Route-Riter will however allow you to change Brake Types as well and allow you to add Front couplings as well as rear couplings to any .eng/wag.
Moreover RR will edit multiple files at once rather than having to select one file at a time for modifying.
Mike.