My dinky 02

[zm4em]

Yes, nice little engine. Needed to get used to the max of 19 mph though. Once I got used to this, it is so relaxing to putter around the yard with this 02

One little thing, Derek. The lights go off after you couple onto wagons, engines etc, and they come back on when you uncouple. Is this normal or a (small) bug?

Cheers
Jos

Strange, my 02 doesn't have this little problem!

[black8]

Yes, nice little engine. Needed to get used to the max of 19 mph though. Once I got used to this, it is so relaxing to putter around the yard with this 02

One little thing, Derek. The lights go off after you couple onto wagons, engines etc, and they come back on when you uncouple. Is this normal or a (small) bug?
Cheers
Jos

Strange, my 02 doesn't have this little problem!

I tried again and I must correct myself, when hooking up to the Class 47 the lights stay on. However, when coupling to wagons the lights go out!, funny, isn't it

Anyway, is there anybody else who has this problem ?
Greets
Jos

[BenBlairL]

Yes, nice little engine. Needed to get used to the max of 19 mph though. Once I got used to this, it is so relaxing to putter around the yard with this 02

One little thing, Derek. The lights go off after you couple onto wagons, engines etc, and they come back on when you uncouple. Is this normal or a (small) bug?
Cheers
Jos

Strange, my 02 doesn't have this little problem!

I tried again and I must correct myself, when hooking up to the Class 47 the lights stay on. However, when coupling to wagons the lights go out!, funny, isn't it

Anyway, is there anybody else who has this problem ?
Greets
Jos

Same issue here. The lights go off on this loco, some don't for others, and the lights reverse for some.

[TheDoctor303]

Help, I cant get the 02 to move off.

I put it in gear. select a direction release the brakes but pipe pressure remains at 0.0

[Klaabu]

Biggest problem with this very nice looking loco is wrong physics. It is losing speed too fast on free run (gear not connected). And when going uphill it's very weak, too weak I think. I tested it uphill with 2 small IoW passanger cars (on full power) and speed dropped down dramatically. Physics need adjustments. Also I can't see any difference on free run and running with gearbox connected but power control on zero. In this situation train has to brake slowly but it is braking always no matter are there gears connected or not. Too unrealistic behavior. Sounds are okay basically but like with other RSC products distant sounds missing.

[zm4em]

Yes, nice little engine. Needed to get used to the max of 19 mph though. Once I got used to this, it is so relaxing to putter around the yard with this 02

One little thing, Derek. The lights go off after you couple onto wagons, engines etc, and they come back on when you uncouple. Is this normal or a (small) bug?
Cheers
Jos

Strange, my 02 doesn't have this little problem!

I tried again and I must correct myself, when hooking up to the Class 47 the lights stay on. However, when coupling to wagons the lights go out!, funny, isn't it

Anyway, is there anybody else who has this problem ?
Greets
Jos

Just discovered that I also have the problem but only when I couple the engines or wagons to the front of the 02.

But when there are already wagons coupled to the back the lights stay on .

Grtz
Erik

[RSAdam]

Biggest problem with this very nice looking loco is wrong physics. It is losing speed too fast on free run (gear not connected). And when going uphill it's very weak, too weak I think. I tested it uphill with 2 small IoW passanger cars (on full power) and speed dropped down dramatically. Physics need adjustments. Also I can't see any difference on free run and running with gearbox connected but power control on zero. In this situation train has to brake slowly but it is braking always no matter are there gears connected or not. Too unrealistic behavior. Sounds are okay basically but like with other RSC products distant sounds missing.

Hiya,

Be sure to email support@railsimulator.com with all the correct data that should be in place. Not really much use just say 'its wrong' without saying how, why or providing direction to what it should be capable of.

At the moment it just looks like you 'think' its wrong.

Regards

[black8]

Hi Adam

What do you think about the loco lights problems that some of us have. Should this be reported to support@railsimulator.com too?
Thanks
Jos

[bristolian]

Biggest problem with this very nice looking loco is wrong physics. It is losing speed too fast on free run (gear not connected). And when going uphill it's very weak, too weak I think. I tested it uphill with 2 small IoW passanger cars (on full power) and speed dropped down dramatically. Physics need adjustments. Also I can't see any difference on free run and running with gearbox connected but power control on zero. In this situation train has to brake slowly but it is braking always no matter are there gears connected or not. Too unrealistic behavior. Sounds are okay basically but like with other RSC products distant sounds missing.

Hiya,

Be sure to email support@railsimulator.com with all the correct data that should be in place. Not really much use just say 'its wrong' without saying how, why or providing direction to what it should be capable of.

At the moment it just looks like you 'think' its wrong.

Regards

To me, this sounds just a little bit patronising Adam.
For me, the loco seems to have barely enough power to pull the skin off of a rice pudding - I couldn't get it over 2.9 mph with only a few of the Conflats attached... There is surely something amiss with the loco, and with the lighting as has been picked up on.

Very Best Wishes,
Bob.

[RSAdam]

Fair enough, my apologies for appearing 'patronising'.

[styckx]

It works fine for me. It's 100hp at the rail, 15,000 lbf. This isn't a road switcher. It's a tiny yard switcher. I yanked around 3-4 coaches no problems.

[peterllamachambers]

Dear Mr. Siddles,

In the 60's the class 08 looked very boring to me. I have really enjoyed YOUR class 08. Your Class 101, which I ride frequently in real life, takes my breath away when I load a scenario in which it features. It is the graphic quality. Your Class 02 with which I am also familiar in real life is a delight - even my wife likes it.

These things may need a bit of tweaking but I applaud what you have done and am deeply grateful for what you have done. I could not have done it. I am sad that others are less than gracious in their remarks about what you have achieved and given to the rest of us.

Best wishes, Peter

[davveb]

Fair enough, my apologies for appearing 'patronising'.

Adam
I see no need for you to apologise, your post was perfectly reasonable. Perhaps it's best if I don't pass comment on some other posts.

Dave B

[Klaabu]

Biggest problem with this very nice looking loco is wrong physics. It is losing speed too fast on free run (gear not connected). And when going uphill it's very weak, too weak I think. I tested it uphill with 2 small IoW passanger cars (on full power) and speed dropped down dramatically. Physics need adjustments. Also I can't see any difference on free run and running with gearbox connected but power control on zero. In this situation train has to brake slowly but it is braking always no matter are there gears connected or not. Too unrealistic behavior. Sounds are okay basically but like with other RSC products distant sounds missing.

Hiya, Be sure to email support@railsimulator.com with all the correct data that should be in place. Not really much use just say 'its wrong' without saying how, why or providing direction to what it should be capable of. At the moment it just looks like you 'think' its wrong.

My post was intended to be question to other forum members what do they think about physics of this loco. Yes I'm thinking physics are unrealistic. Locos speed can't never drop down so fast. Compare Class 02 and Class 08 free run distance. Accelerate both locos up to 10 miles per hour and release speed controller (on Class 02 also disengage gears). You can see how Class 02 stalls while 08 is running on freely. Adam this is what I suggest You to check.
Why didn't I report about it to YOur support e-mail? Because I never haven't got any feedback from RSC support. I'm even not sure is there anybody reading those e-mails at all. In this forum I'm getting always some kind of feedback and this makes a diffenerce. It's big fault RSC closed they user forums.

[Wikkus]

My post was intended to be question to other forum members what do they think about physics of this loco. Yes I'm thinking physics are unrealistic. Locos speed can't never drop down so fast. Compare Class 02 and Class 08 free run distance. Accelerate both locos up to 10 miles per hour and release speed controller (on Class 02 also disengage gears). You can see how Class 02 stalls while 08 is running on freely.

Haven't tried this myself, but my first reaction is that this is not a like-for-like comparison; I am not a physicist, but surely inertia has a role to play here? You're comparing a diesel-mechanical 0-4-0 weighing 28t with a diesel-electric 0-6-0 weighing ~50t... I'd be interested to see some feedback from someone who has a better understanding/insight into both prototypical performance and the minutiae of this program.

Why didn't I report about it to YOur support e-mail? Because I never haven't got any feedback from RSC support. I'm even not sure is there anybody reading those e-mails at all.

Think what you like, but I know people do read those mails as I've corresponded over several issues and had resolution for one of them and positive feedback about two others. I've found that, just like any other product, objective and concise factual feedback with supporting evidence gets a prompt response. Polluting feedback with emotive words and antagonism does not.

It's big fault RSC closed they user forums.

I think the wider audience of what was, ostensibly, an EA product was the main reason that died out. I think they did the right thing by closing them; by the time they wound them up, they were full of nonsense, rubbish and whinging from curmudgeonly teens who would otherwise be hurling expletives at each other in BF2...

Not a lot of point in attempting to sustain like that, IMO.

Rik.