Class 90 Brake System - wrong manual instructions

[yyyyamst]

Just tried out the new Class 90 addon and found that it packs alot of detail and characteristics as per real Locos. One big issue with the Manual regarding the Train Braking which is not how it works on the real Loco.

Manual Instruction reads......
Train Brake
110-30mph - Rheostatic brakes only
Class 90 - The air brake gauges do not change and brake force is only viewable on the ammeters. At mid to high applications, you will hear the traction motors whining.

This is how it works on the real Locos....
Train Brake
110-30mph - Train Air Brake and Rheostatic brakes only.
Class 90 - The Train air brake gauge will reduce and Rheostatic braking on the Loco will operate to reduce speed.At 30 mph the Rheostatic Brake will fade. The needles on the ammeters will fall and the brake cylinder pressure gauges will activate to represent the application of the air brake. Air brake sounds will now be audible as the traction motors fade out.
The Rheostatic Brake is initially activated by operating the Train Brake which reduces the Train Air Brake Pipe pressure. Use of the Speed set Dial to intiate a Brake application is not the normal means of slowing a Train and will not stop a Train. Use is for Light Loco only.

[DaveDewhurst]

http://forums.uktrainsim.com/viewtopic. ... s#p1656826

Dave

[kirkheath]

I thought it was me at first! Was thinking driver's had a bitch of a challenge to bring the speed down before next stop or speed sign

[ckmemphis]

Yes, I brought this up in the main thread. I first noticed the weaker brake during a freight scenario and came across adverse signalling... SPAD on full service, fully loaded FSA rake behind. That's when I realized the wagons behind are not braking because the loco isn't initiating a brake pipe reduction, so only relying on the traction motors to bring her speed down...

As I understand it, the developer is working on a fix, which I hope shouldn't take too long...