Class 142 Diesel Multiple Unit Add-on coming soon!

[gptech]

So where is our version of the DSD pedal????

Put your mouse on the floor and keep your foot on it.....

[michaeldono]

Well the alarm would only go off if you lift your foot off the pedal and as there's no pedal piece of hardware available yet, I can't see how one could simulate it.

Ah, so it's a different system. I'm sure that if hardware did come out, I would be putting a bag on it as well

[shaun123]

Hello Shaun,

If you re-download the extra stock pack, hopefully all should be well. Apologies about that!

Thanks for your prompt reply, Richard! Much appreciated. All sorted now

[smarty2]

Well finally managed to give it a run... and must say I am well impressed with it, nice model and very nice to drive. Well done to Waggonz and AP for hosting.

[faedundee2]

Slighty different,
Oovees DVD/DSD on the 57 needs resetting every 48 seconds by (virtually) releasing the pedal and reapplying pressure.
The 142 pedal just needs to be held down constantly otherwise a brake application occurs. (we heard that some drivers just used to put their bag on it to keep it down ).
In simulation terms that would mean permanently holding down a key whilst operating the unit.
More real? perhaps, more annoying? I'll let you decide
Dave

There are stories of some drivers resting bricks, scotches and what ever they can find that is heavy enough to rest on the pedal... As one of the drivers of the hymek found out to his cost when you forget where your DSD pedal is you get laughed at in the pub later on...

[rededge]

I like this train, very well modeled I think. I've tried this on the S&C scenario, and I have completed it twice now but I have attained a "fail" red tick at the end both times!
Now, as far as I can make out I have kept to the timetable pretty much smack-on, neither early or late, and arrive at Settle exactly on time. I reckon I am lining up on the platforms OK (quite easy as it is such a short train), so I am wondering what I've done wrong here. Any other possibilities I should look out for?

It doesn't really detract too much from the pleasure of driving, especially on S&C as it's such a magnificent route- the distant views are wonderfully captured.

The summary at the end indicates I failed to pick up passengers at most of (I can't remember exactly) the stations for some reason. Also, even though I arrived exactly on time at all the stations (I made a particular effort here!), the display showing my estimated "due time" was way out - 5 minutes late. But I wasn't...

Has any one got the "coveted" green tick for the included AP Settle &Carlisle scenario for the class 142?

[thetrainfan]

When you get a cross at the end of the scenario you haven't completed all station stops on time (or at all ).

Say you're timetabled to arrive at station x at 15:31 and leave at 15:31 (arrive and depart in the same minute which is perfectly fine if you are early/on time).
If you arrive at, say, 15:31:40 RW has a minimum time of loading (35 seconds) so it will be 15:32:xx by the time you leave which means you have failed the whole thing.

[rededge]

When you get a cross at the end of the scenario you haven't completed all station stops on time (or at all ).

Say you're timetabled to arrive at station x at 15:31 and leave at 15:31 (arrive and depart in the same minute which is perfectly fine if you are early/on time).
If you arrive at, say, 15:31:40 RW has a minimum time of loading (35 seconds) so it will be 15:32:xx by the time you leave which means you have failed the whole thing.

OK, so arriving early isn't the problem, but late departure is.

Thanks for your reply, I'll persevere!

[smarty2]

Doesn't like a scenario being saved does it? Engines shut down and you have to go through the whole set up procedure then once you rev up I get an SBHH! Grrrr. Still like the model though.

[sundog]

Just got exactly the same result on the S&C regarding scenario failure. I half expected a failure but it was due to me being a bit late, but I expected a better result than only 2 successful stops out of 11! I've always been a bit wary of the correct stopping point at a platform, but being only 2 cars long I planned to halt the train right outside the station buildings, which I managed ok. Mind you if my lateness is directly affecting a successful stop then I can now see where I'm going wrong. It's pretty frustrating to do a 100 minute run to find you've failed right at the start!

[FoggyMorning]

Just got exactly the same result on the S&C regarding scenario failure. I half expected a failure but it was due to me being a bit late, but I expected a better result than only 2 successful stops out of 11! I've always been a bit wary of the correct stopping point at a platform, but being only 2 cars long I planned to halt the train right outside the station buildings, which I managed ok. Mind you if my lateness is directly affecting a successful stop then I can now see where I'm going wrong. It's pretty frustrating to do a 100 minute run to find you've failed right at the start!

If it makes you feel any better, most train drivers in real life don't fare any better!

[sundog]

Just got exactly the same result on the S&C regarding scenario failure. I half expected a failure but it was due to me being a bit late, but I expected a better result than only 2 successful stops out of 11! I've always been a bit wary of the correct stopping point at a platform, but being only 2 cars long I planned to halt the train right outside the station buildings, which I managed ok. Mind you if my lateness is directly affecting a successful stop then I can now see where I'm going wrong. It's pretty frustrating to do a 100 minute run to find you've failed right at the start!

If it makes you feel any better, most train drivers in real life don't fare any better!

LOL! Actually that thought did cross my mind

BTW just wanted to add how much I enjoy driving this unit. Still having a few key-press problems (hence my late running time), but overall it's a great little add-on.

[rabid]

Has anyone had issues with the guard not buzzing "bzz-bzz" ready for departure at the end of a station stop? I have but want to make sure I'm not the only one before reporting it to Lord Armstrong.

[msey0002]

Has anyone had issues with the guard not buzzing "bzz-bzz" ready for departure at the end of a station stop? I have but want to make sure I'm not the only one before reporting it to Lord Armstrong.

It's a bit on and off, sometimes yes, sometimes no. Haven't been able to find a correlation though, seems completely random

[davejc64]

Just got exactly the same result on the S&C regarding scenario failure. I half expected a failure but it was due to me being a bit late, but I expected a better result than only 2 successful stops out of 11! I've always been a bit wary of the correct stopping point at a platform, but being only 2 cars long I planned to halt the train right outside the station buildings, which I managed ok. Mind you if my lateness is directly affecting a successful stop then I can now see where I'm going wrong. It's pretty frustrating to do a 100 minute run to find you've failed right at the start!

If it makes you feel any better, most train drivers in real life don't fare any better!

Yes, but in real life the station stop still counts as a stop even if the train is late, all that happens is the passengers grumble, but they still get on or off the train.