Are are a (virtual) thrash merchant?

[tubemad]

Hello all,

Something I was going to put up after the boring routes thread (maybe this makes boring sections more interesting!) do you consider yourself as a thrash merchant in the sim?

Being a virtual world, you don't need to be 100% realistic in today's economy, saving fuel, efficient driving etc, not that it would matter if it's a route set in the BR era anyway, do you like to give your loco's a good thrashing?

I would consider myself as one, I'm sure my virtual 'bashers' are entertained!

I'm always giving the 37's a good hammering, I certainly enjoy doing this on the WHL 37's. I remember playing the Class 37 Jacobite scenario from Mallaig in the rain, got the right away, eased on the throttle for a slow sedate departure just enough to get moving, then put the coals on! Cue a lot of wheel slipping on the wet rails! I don't often go straight to 100%, usually I crank up the throttle then throw the handle down a bit so the revs die off, then apply more etc just to get sound effect, just like I did here:

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I enjoyed the scenario that comes with AP's Class 31 sound pack, driving a track recording train down the GEML, I gave that ped a good battering, opening up through most the stations where possible, I suspect the virtual spotters enjoyed it

Same for preserved lines, I took a 33 up the WSR from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead, instead of just cruising up I'd slow down then put the power on again. The last bit from Dunster to Minehead, I went over the crossing just after Dunster at 5mph, then just opened up the power and beelined to Minehead

There must be a few virtual thrash merchants out there?

By the way, opening up a Class 377 from 0 to 100% does not count as being a thrashy driver!

[rfletcher72]

In one word, yes .

[31160]

Hang on whats all this "ped" talk??

[phat2003uk]

Absolutely. I can't stand driving that takes an age to get to 100%. It's all about giving it the beans.

[Electricfox]

Nothing like a good bit of bark from a Castle on departure.

[deltic009]

Absolutely. I can't stand driving that takes an age to get to 100%. It's all about giving it the beans.

It would make sense you would, although you aren't heeding the line from Scarface - "Don't get high on your own supply"

[Alicatt]

Love the DRS 66 that came with the Trent Valley, there is just something about the sound from that one, I like it much better than the AP sound pack for the Class 66 V2. Just love opening her up with a heavy load of 32 Megafret on the back.
The WHL 37 is not bad too and is about my favourite Diseasel

[michaelhendle]

To tell you the truth I'm looking forward to the extension of the 1950/60 Devon route especially giving either a Castle or Grange a good hammering over the South Devon banks.
In South Africa Between Kimberley and DeAar the drivers really opened up the Class 25C's quite often getting them up to 75 mph,that might not sound fast but remember South African track gauge is 3'6",and hauling 16 heavy coaches,you could hear the condensing turbine long before you saw the train.
Mike

[749006]

Diesels are ok if you are not in a hurry

Listening to an Electric loco's motors screaming away when accelerating hard is quite dreadful.
I was running a Taurus at 230kph / 145 MPH yesterday listening to the scream

Peter

[ChrisBarnes]

I would say I'm also in the camp of full-throttling diesels when I'm driving at speed. However, I'm a bit sad in that to stay immersed I tend to start off treating the loco gently from the mark to make sure the ammeter doesn't climb into the red and the ride stays smooth, as if I'm in fear that I'm going to damage something.

Kind regards,
Chris

[ttjph]

Must admit I'm with Chris in trying to drive a bit more 'professionally' most of the time - take up the slack gently before increasing power; throttle up a notch at a time and let the engine catch up; ease the brakes on gently at first, then try to stop on a 'rising vacuum', etc.

As someone on here (styckx, it would appear) once posted: "You're never going to get featured in a Youtube hellfire compilation driving like that!"

Having said that, once the train's moving I do enjoy getting the throttle wide open and listening to the thrash - in fact, I think opening up gradually to full power actually sounds better than just hammering along at WOT. (I remember a lovely ride up the valley on the NYMR behind a Warship, with the driver constantly adjusting the throttle in the upper half of its range - it was a particularly tuneful version of the Maybach Music! Also, that moment when both engines on a Deltic hit full power and all the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. )

[pjt1974]

Depends on the mood and scenario.

Creating a scenario I like to drive sensibly especially when testing for timings. Actually running the completed scenario, thrash the backside off the thing, especially if it's the Growler, Tractor or Goyle with AP's pro pack.