Pendolino won't move!

stevee620 · Post by **stevee620** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 1:57 am

Hi all,
Just downloaded and installed the Pendolino which is a reskin of the ben laws one in photo textures.
The thing is, when i move the cursor to increase the power, it won't move from "idle".
I'm on an electrified line, and the pantograph is up, so i'm just baffled.
Any ideas?
Stephen.

NewcastleFlyer · Post by **NewcastleFlyer** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:38 am

Not sure if it uses a combined handle or not, but did move the level/switch/whatever to FORWARD?

RobertM · Post by **RobertM** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 12:24 pm

If you go from 0-100% throttle, you somtimes get wheel slip, even though the HUD doesnt say so.

Try notching up slowly, or apply sand

COOMBE · Post by **COOMBE** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:14 pm

try pressing the reset button? press the Z key.

Thrashin · Post by **Thrashin** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:24 pm

I notice you're using the cursor - try using the D key instead. I'm sure I read somewhere that the levers in the Pendolino cab don't work for some reason.

tripman · Post by **tripman** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:57 pm

Hi.Stephen. Just gave mine a run.
Make sure pantograph is up [KEY p]
Set to forward [KEY w]
FULLY release brake,[KEY ;]
Three dabs on [KEY d] and away it goes.
More [KEY d] accelerates it up to full speed.
Now stopping it on time, and still in the platform, is another story.
Nice model. CU Eric

stevee620 · Post by **stevee620** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:16 pm

thanx for your replies chaps.
But i tried all the above already and it still doesn't move. I've tried the D key. The pantograph is up. When i move the cursor, the thing won't move from idle to whatever percentage. its just stuck at idle.
It is a combined brake handle btw. The whole thing came with an installer, with cabview, so i haven't messed with anything.
Stephen.

bdy26 · Post by **bdy26** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:00 pm

Check the dms eng file has got a combined controller line in it... looks something like this:

... "2. Press the ENTER key.\n"+
"3. Wait for the 'permission to depart' signal.\n"+
"TIP: Use the Next Station driving aid (F10) to monitor loading and unloading."
)

EngineControllers (
Throttle ( 0 1 0.25 0
NumNotches ( 5
Notch ( 0 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.25 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.50 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.75 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 1.00 0 Dummy )
)
)
Brake_Train ( 0 1 0.0125 0.5
NumNotches ( 6
Notch ( 0 0 TrainBrakesControllerReleaseStart )
Notch ( 0.2 0 TrainBrakesControllerHoldLappedStart )
Notch ( 0.25 1 TrainBrakesControllerGraduatedSelfLapLimitedHoldingStart )
Notch ( 0.85 0 TrainBrakesControllerSuppressionStart )
Notch ( 0.9 0 TrainBrakesControllerContinuousServiceStart )
Notch ( 0.95 0 TrainBrakesControllerEmergencyStart )
)
)
DirControl ( -1 0 1 1 )
Combined_Control( 0 1 0.4 0.82 throttle train )
EmergencyStopResetToggle( 0 1 0 )
EmergencyStopToggle( 0 1 0 )
AWS ( 0 1 0 )
Sanding ( 0 1 0 )
Horn ( 0 1 0 )
Vigilance ( 0 1 0 )
PantographToggle1 ( 0 1 1 )
Headlights ( 0 0.25 1 0 pov_pointer )
Wipers ( 0 1 0 )
)
)

...

Back it up first obviously, but I had that problem with something before.

cheers

Ben

stevee620 · Post by **stevee620** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:32 am

Yes its got all that, but thanx Ben.
Stephen.

ajax103 · Post by **ajax103** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 8:00 pm

bdy26 wrote:Check the dms eng file has got a combined controller line in it... looks something like this:

... "2. Press the ENTER key.\n"+
"3. Wait for the 'permission to depart' signal.\n"+
"TIP: Use the Next Station driving aid (F10) to monitor loading and unloading."
)

EngineControllers (
Throttle ( 0 1 0.25 0
NumNotches ( 5
Notch ( 0 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.25 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.50 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.75 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 1.00 0 Dummy )
)
)
Brake_Train ( 0 1 0.0125 0.5
NumNotches ( 6
Notch ( 0 0 TrainBrakesControllerReleaseStart )
Notch ( 0.2 0 TrainBrakesControllerHoldLappedStart )
Notch ( 0.25 1 TrainBrakesControllerGraduatedSelfLapLimitedHoldingStart )
Notch ( 0.85 0 TrainBrakesControllerSuppressionStart )
Notch ( 0.9 0 TrainBrakesControllerContinuousServiceStart )
Notch ( 0.95 0 TrainBrakesControllerEmergencyStart )
)
)
DirControl ( -1 0 1 1 )
Combined_Control( 0 1 0.4 0.82 throttle train )
EmergencyStopResetToggle( 0 1 0 )
EmergencyStopToggle( 0 1 0 )
AWS ( 0 1 0 )
Sanding ( 0 1 0 )
Horn ( 0 1 0 )
Vigilance ( 0 1 0 )
PantographToggle1 ( 0 1 1 )
Headlights ( 0 0.25 1 0 pov_pointer )
Wipers ( 0 1 0 )
)
)

...

Back it up first obviously, but I had that problem with something before.

cheers

Ben

My 390 refuse to move, so I did the above and hey presto, I now have one moveable 390. Thanks for your tip above,

stevee620 · Post by **stevee620** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:32 pm

Thanx guys. Got it working thanks to your posts.

Stephen

micksasse · Post by **micksasse** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:39 pm

Shame - was going to recommend getting an 87 + Mk 3 set to substitute and remind the pax what a proper train is

stevee620 · Post by **stevee620** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:15 pm

Well you're right.
Gonna do a complete re-installation tomorrow anyway. too many errors here and there. Have saved the text for engine file though. don't want to go through all that again.
Yes i do like the 87s, plus the mk 3s. I think its those that make use of the enhanced trackwork/bogey/thingy sounds you can get on this site.
Stephen.

ajax103 · Post by **ajax103** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:06 pm

micksasse wrote:Shame - was going to recommend getting an 87 + Mk 3 set to substitute and remind the pax what a proper train is

I prefer a 90 + the excellent Mk 2 set from E Rail personally speaking.
But a 86/87 does the job just as well

parsfan · Post by **parsfan** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:41 pm

I used to have that problem with DMU 101 on my way to collage in the 70's. Thats what I told my tutors anyway.

Have you also installed the pendelino cabview. The cabview works with a single controller but the pendelinos i've downloaded work with a seperate brake and throttle. It means you have to use the keyboard or install an different cabview. The lefthand acela cabview works well.