Digital Rails
Home › Content › MOPAC_U23B.zip
File: MOPAC U23B/MP_GE_U23B_4505/MP_GE_U23B_4505.eng
SIMISA@@@@@@@@@@JINX0D0t______
Wagon ( MP_GE_U23B_4505
Type ( Engine )
WagonShape ( MP_GE_U23B_4505.s )
FreightAnim ( GE_U23B_LH_fa.s 1 1 )
Size ( 3.347m 4.729m 18.032m )
comment( 272000lbs US )
Mass ( 123.5t )
WheelRadius ( 20in )
InertiaTensor ( Box ( 3.347m 4.729m 18.032m ) )
Coupling (
Type ( Automatic )
Spring (
Stiffness ( 9.8e5N/m 1.76e6N/m )
Damping ( 1.78e6N/m/s 2.45e6N/m/s )
Break ( 2.45e7N 1.78e6N )
r0 ( 0cm 4cm )
)
comment( CouplingHasRigidConnection ( 1 ) )
Velocity ( 0.1m/s )
)
Buffers (
Spring (
Stiffness ( 1e6N/m 5e6N/m )
Damping ( 1e6N/m/s 1e6N/m/s )
r0 ( 0m 1e9 )
)
Centre ( 0.5 )
Radius ( 1 )
Angle ( 0.5deg )
)
Adheasion ( 0.24 0.49 2.0 0 )
DerailRailHeight ( 5cm )
DerailRailForce ( 2.5*123.7t )
DerailBufferForce ( 453kN )
NumWheels ( 8 )
Friction (
1303.2N/m/s -0.10 1.3mph 15.493N/m/s 1.828
5.1N/rad/s 1 -1rad/s 0 1
)
BrakeEquipmentType( "Triple_valve, Auxilary_reservoir, Emergency_brake_reservoir" )
BrakeSystemType( "Air_single_pipe" )
MaxBrakeForce ( 80kN )
EmergencyBrakeResMaxPressure( 90 )
TripleValveRatio( 2.5 )
EmergencyResVolumeMultiplier ( 1.461 )
MaxReleaseRate( 0.49 )
MaxApplicationRate( 0.93 )
MaxAuxilaryChargingRate( 0.28 )
EmergencyResCapacity( 2.064 )
EmergencyResChargingRate( 0.24 )
BrakeCylinderPressureForMaxBrakeBrakeForce( 64 )
IntakePoint ( -3.33 0.4 FuelDiesel )
IntakePoint ( 3.33 0.4 FuelDiesel )
Lights ( 25
comment( begin headlights and mars section )
Light (
comment( Sphere of Lights Dim )
Type ( 1 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 2 )
Unit ( 2 )
)
Cycle ( 0 )
FadeIn ( 0.7 )
FadeOut ( 0.7 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( fffedf93 )
Position ( 0.0 4.0 7.5 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 100.0 )
Angle ( 15.0 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( Sphere of Lights Bright )
Type ( 1 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 3 )
Unit ( 2 )
)
Cycle ( 0 )
FadeIn ( 0.7 )
FadeOut ( 0.7 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffffe4ab )
Position ( -0.0 4.0 7.5 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 200.0 )
Angle ( 20.0 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( Headlight upper dim )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 2 )
Unit ( 2 )
)
FadeIn ( 0.6 )
FadeOut ( 0.6 )
Cycle ( 0 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( fffedf93 )
Position ( -0.005 4.25 7.445 )
Azimuth ( 0.0 0.0 0.0 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( Headlight lower dim )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 2 )
Unit ( 2 )
)
FadeIn ( 0.6 )
FadeOut ( 0.6 )
Cycle ( 0 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( fffedf93 )
Position ( -0.005 4.065 7.44 )
Azimuth ( 0.0 0.0 0.0 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( Headlight upper bright )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 3 )
Unit ( 2 )
)
FadeIn ( 0.6 )
FadeOut ( 0.6 )
Cycle ( 0 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffffe4ab )
Position ( -0.005 4.25 7.445 )
Azimuth ( 0.0 0.0 0.0 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.25 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( Headlight lower bright )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 3 )
Unit ( 2 )
)
FadeIn ( 0.6 )
FadeOut ( 0.6 )
Cycle ( 0 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffffe4ab )
Position ( -0.005 4.065 7.44 )
Azimuth ( 0.0 0.0 0.0 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.25 )
)
)
)
comment( end headlight section )
comment( Begin Number Boards )
Light (
comment( Front Left # Board )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
TimeOfDay ( 0 )
Unit ( 2 )
Service ( 2 )
)
Cycle ( 0 )
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( 90fedf93 )
Position ( -0.525 4.145 7.34 )
Azimuth ( -15 -15 -15 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( Front Right # Board )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
TimeOfDay ( 0 )
Unit ( 2 )
Service ( 2 )
)
Cycle ( 0 )
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( 90fedf93 )
Position ( 0.525 4.145 7.34 )
Azimuth ( 15 15 15 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( Rear Left # Board )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
TimeOfDay ( 0 )
Unit ( 2 )
Service ( 2 )
)
Cycle ( 0 )
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( 90fedf93 )
Position ( -0.505 3.67 -8.02 )
Azimuth ( -169 -169 -169 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( Rear Right # Board )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
TimeOfDay ( 0 )
Unit ( 2 )
Service ( 2 )
)
Cycle ( 0 )
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( 90fedf93 )
Position ( 0.5 3.67 -8.025 )
Azimuth ( 169 169 169 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
comment( end number board lights )
comment( begin deck and step light section)
Light (
comment( front deck light )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 0 )
Unit ( 0 )
Service ( 2 )
TimeOfDay ( 0 )
)
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
Cycle ( 0 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffFFE4AB )
Position ( 0.01 2.0 8.357 )
Azimuth ( 0 0 0 )
Elevation ( -8 -8 -8 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.13 )
)
)
)
Light(
comment(rear deck light )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 0 )
Unit ( 0 )
Service ( 2 )
TimeOfDay ( 0 )
)
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
Cycle ( 0 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffFFE4AB )
Position ( 0.01 2.03 -8.083 )
Azimuth ( -180 -180 -180 )
Elevation ( -8 -8 -8 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( Front Left Step Light )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 0 )
Unit ( 0 )
)
Cycle ( 0 )
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffFFE4AB )
Position ( -1.1 0.8 8.33 )
Azimuth ( -90 -90 -90 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( Front Right Step Light )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 0 )
Unit ( 0 )
)
Cycle ( 0 )
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffFFE4AB )
Position ( 1.1 0.8 8.33 )
Azimuth ( 90 90 90 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
#( Rear Left Step Light )
Light (
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 0 )
Unit ( 0 )
)
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
Cycle ( 0 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffFFE4AB )
Position ( -1.1 0.8 -8.36 )
Azimuth ( -90 -90 -90 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
#( Rear Right Step Light )
Light (
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 0 )
Unit ( 0 )
)
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
Cycle ( 0 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffFFE4AB )
Position ( 1.1 0.8 -8.36 )
Azimuth ( 90 90 90 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
comment(end deck and step light section)
comment( begin marker lights )
Light (
comment( Right Front Marker Light )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Service ( 2 )
Unit ( 2 )
)
Cycle ( 0 )
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.7 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffFFE4AB )
Position ( .67 2.975 8.26 )
Azimuth ( 5 5 5 )
Elevation ( -6 -6 -6 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( left Front Marker Light )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Service ( 2 )
Unit ( 2 )
)
Cycle ( 0 )
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.7 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffFFE4AB )
Position ( -.71 2.975 8.26 )
Azimuth ( -5 -5 -5 )
Elevation ( -6 -6 -6 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( Rear Left Marker Light )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Control ( 0 )
TimeOfDay ( 0 )
Service ( 2 )
Unit ( 3 )
Penalty ( 1 )
)
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
Cycle ( 0 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffFFE4AB )
Position ( -0.85 3.993 -7.95 )
Azimuth ( -165 -165 -165 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( Rear Right Marker Light )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Control ( 0 )
TimeOfDay ( 0 )
Service ( 2 )
Unit ( 3 )
Penalty ( 1 )
)
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
Cycle ( 0 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffFFE4AB )
Position ( 0.87 3.993 -7.95 )
Azimuth ( 165 165 165 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
comment (end marker lights)
comment (begin rear headlights)
Light (
comment( Rear bottom headlight )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 3 )
Unit ( 3 )
)
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
Cycle ( 0 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffffe4ab )
Position ( -0.0 3.45 -8.09 )
Azimuth ( -180 -180 -180 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.16 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment( Rear top headlight )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Headlight ( 3 )
Unit ( 3 )
)
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
Cycle ( 0 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.0 )
LightColour ( ffffe4ab )
Position ( -0.0 3.685 -8.091 )
Azimuth ( -180 -180 -180 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius (0.16 )
)
)
)
comment( end rear headlights)
comment(begin AI section)
Light (
comment ( Upper headlight, AI control )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Service ( 2 )
Unit ( 2 )
Control ( 1 )
)
Cycle ( 0 )
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.5 )
LightColour ( ffFFE4AB )
Position ( -0.005 4.25 7.445 )
Azimuth ( 0.0 0.0 0.0 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.25 )
)
)
)
Light (
comment ( Lower headlight, AI control )
Type ( 0 )
Conditions (
Service ( 2 )
Unit ( 2 )
Control ( 1 )
)
Cycle ( 0 )
FadeIn ( 0.5 )
FadeOut ( 0.5 )
States ( 1
State (
Duration ( 0.5 )
LightColour ( ffFFE4AB )
Position ( -0.005 4.065 7.44 )
Azimuth ( 0.0 0.0 0.0 )
Transition ( 0 )
Radius ( 0.25 )
)
)
)
)
Sound ( "../../Uboat Sound with Radio/Sound/C30-7eng.sms" )
)
Engine ( MP_GE_U23B_4505
Effects
(
DieselSpecialEffects
(
comment
(
the format of these little blocks is as follow:
offset.x offset.y offset.z
normal.x normal.y normal.z
width in metres
defining the offset from the shape pivot point
where steam / smoke should appear, the direction
it should go and the width of the nozzle
)
Exhaust1
(
0.05 4.84 -2.51
0 1 0
0.34
)
)
)
Wagon ( MP_GE_U23B_4505 )
Type ( Diesel )
MaxPower ( 1402.8kw )
MaxForce ( 310.8kN )
MaxContinuousForce ( 274.45kN )
MaxVelocity ( 70mph )
MaxCurrent ( 1500A )
WheelRadius ( 20in )
comment( sanding system is switched off when faster than given velocity )
Sanding ( 15mph )
HeadOut ( 1.73 3.5 6.15 )
NumWheels ( 4 )
MaxTemperature ( 120 )
MaxOilPressure ( 70 )
CabView ( Uboat.cvf )
HeadOut (1.678 3.46 6.16 )
MaxDieselLevel ( 1200gal )
DieselUsedPerHourAtMaxPower ( 123.2gal )
DieselUsedPerHourAtIdle ( 3.8gal )
AirBrakesAirCompressorPowerRating( 3.1 )
AirBrakesMainMinResAirPressure( 14.7 )
AirBrakesMainMaxAirPressure( 140 )
AirBrakesMainResVolume( 10.2 )
AirBrakesAirCompressorWattage( 12.6kw )
AirBrakesCompressorRestartPressure( 134 )
AirBrakesAirUsedPerPoundsOfBrakePipePressure( 1.44 )
AirBrakesIsCompressorElectricOrMechanical( 0 )
EngineBrakesControllerMinPressureReduction( 6 )
TrainBrakesControllerMinPressureReduction( 6 )
EngineBrakesControllerHasProportionalBrake( 1 )
EngineBrakesProportionalBrakeLag( 0.45 )
EngineBrakesControllerMaxApplicationRate( 7 )
TrainBrakesControllerMaxApplicationRate( 3 )
EngineBrakesControllerMaxReleaseRate( 10 )
TrainBrakesControllerMaxReleaseRate( 2.4 )
EngineBrakesControllerEmergencyApplicationRate( 8 )
TrainBrakesControllerEmergencyApplicationRate( 7 )
EngineBrakesControllerMinSystemPressure( 15 )
TrainBrakesControllerMinSystemPressure( 15 )
EngineBrakesControllerMaxSystemPressure( 90 )
TrainBrakesControllerMaxSystemPressure( 90 )
EngineBrakesControllerEmergencyBrakeTimePenalty( 60 )
TrainBrakesControllerEmergencyBrakeTimePenalty( 60 )
EngineBrakesControllerFullServicePressureDrop( 26 )
TrainBrakesControllerFullServicePressureDrop( 26 )
DynamicBrakesMinUsableSpeed( 3.5 )
DynamicBrakesMaximumEffectiveSpeed( 27 )
DynamicBrakesMaximumForce( 195.8kN )
DynamicBrakesResistorCurrentLimit ( 760 )
DynamicBrakesCutInSpeed( 6.5 )
DynamicBrakesMaxAirBrakePressure ( 50 )
DynamicBrakesFadingSpeed( 8 )
DynamicBrakesDelayTimeBeforeEngaging ( 9 )
DynamicBrakesMaximumSpeedForFadeOut ( 580 )
DynamicBrakesEffectAtMaximumFadeOut( 0 )
DynamicBrakesHigherSpeedCurveExponent( 12 )
DynamicBrakesLowerSpeedCurveExponent( 0.85 )
DynamicBrakesNumberOfControllerNotches( 1 )
DynamicBrakeHasAutoBailOff ( 1 )
BrakesEngineBrakeType( "Air_single_pipe" )
BrakesTrainBrakeType( "Air_single_pipe" )
BrakesEngineControllers( "Independent, Train, Dynamic" )
EngineBrakesControllerDirectControlExponent( 1 )
MaxDieselLevel ( 2900gal )
DieselUsedPerHourAtMaxPower ( 123.2gal )
DieselUsedPerHourAtIdle ( 3.8gal )
DieselSmokeEffectInitialMagnitude( 0.9 )
DieselSmokeEffectMaxMagnitude( 7.9 )
DieselSmokeEffectInitialSmokeRate( 1.2 )
DieselSmokeEffectMaxSmokeRate( 17 )
DieselEngineIdleRPM( 275 )
DieselEngineMaxRPM( 1060 )
DieselEngineSpeedOfMaxTractiveEffort( 12.9mph )
DieselEngineMaxRPMChangeRate( 34 )
DoesHornTriggerBell( 0 )
EmergencyStopMonitor(
MonitoringDeviceMonitorTimeLimit( 0 )
MonitoringDeviceAlarmTimeLimit( 0 )
MonitoringDevicePenaltyTimeLimit( 0 )
MonitoringDeviceCriticalLevel( 0 )
MonitoringDeviceResetLevel( 0 )
MonitoringDeviceAppliesFullBrake( 0 )
MonitoringDeviceAppliesEmergencyBrake( 1 )
MonitoringDeviceAppliesCutsPower( 0 )
MonitoringDeviceAppliesShutsDownEngine( 0 )
)
AWSMonitor(
MonitoringDeviceMonitorTimeLimit( -1 )
MonitoringDeviceAlarmTimeLimit( 5 )
MonitoringDevicePenaltyTimeLimit( 0 )
MonitoringDeviceCriticalLevel( 0 )
MonitoringDeviceResetLevel( 0 )
MonitoringDeviceAppliesFullBrake( 0 )
MonitoringDeviceAppliesEmergencyBrake( 1 )
MonitoringDeviceAppliesCutsPower( 0 )
MonitoringDeviceAppliesShutsDownEngine( 0 )
)
EngineVariables( 2900 )
EngineControllers (
Throttle ( 0 1 0.125 0
NumNotches ( 9
Notch ( 0 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.125 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.25 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.375 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.5 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.625 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.75 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.875 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 1 0 Dummy )
)
)
Brake_Engine ( 0 1 0.0125 0
NumNotches ( 2
Notch( 0 0 EngineBrakesControllerReleaseStart )
Notch(0.01 1 EngineBrakesControllerApplyStart )
)
)
Brake_Train ( 0 1 0.0125 0.75
NumNotches ( 5
Notch( 0 0 TrainBrakesControllerReleaseStart )
Notch( 0.3 1 TrainBrakesControllerGraduatedSelfLapLimitedHoldingStart )
Notch( 0.85 0 TrainBrakesControllerSuppressionStart )
Notch( 0.9 0 TrainBrakesControllerContinuousServiceStart )
Notch( 0.95 0 TrainBrakesControllerEmergencyStart )
)
)
Brake_Dynamic ( 0 1 0.11 0
NumNotches ( 10
Notch ( 0 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.11 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.22 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.33 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.44 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.55 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.66 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.77 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 0.88 0 Dummy )
Notch ( 1 0 Dummy )
)
)
DirControl ( -1 0 1 1 )
BellToggle( 0 1 0 )
AWS ( 0 1 0 )
Sanding ( 0 1 0 )
Horn ( 0 1 0 )
Wipers ( 0 1 0 )
EmergencyStopResetToggle( 0 1 0 )
EmergencyStopToggle( 0 1 0 )
Vigilance ( 0 1 0 )
Headlights ( 0 0.25 1 0 )
BailOffButton( 0 1 0 )
)
Sound ( "../../Uboat Sound with Radio/Sound/C30-7cab.sms" )
Name ( "MP U23B 4505" )
Description (
"The Alco Killer was when Ex-partner GE arrived on the market as a mainline Locomotive builder with the U for Universal series. "+
"The U23B was built in the 1970s, a long line of GE U-boat's good for anything."+
"A good general freight choice.\n\n"+
"Builder: General Electric 1972\n\n"+
"Locomotive type: U23B\n\n"+
"Power source: Model 7 FDL 16 engine \n\n"+
"Power: 2,250 hp\n\n"+
"Max. speed: 70mph (115 km/h)\n\n"+
"Gear ratio: 74:18\n\n"+
"Traction motors: Four model 752E8 DC, series wound, axle-hung\n\n"+
"Wheel configuration: Eight 40-in (15.75 cm), tapered tread in B-B configuration (two sets of two "+
"driven axles)\n\n"+
"Height: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.42 m)\n\n"+
"Weight: 272,000 lbs\n\n"+
"Length: 55 ft. 5.75 in. (15.53 m)\n\n"+
"Width: 10 ft. 0 in. (3.09 m)"
)
EngineOperatingProcedures (
"To move forward\n"+
"1. Press the W key to move the Reverser to Forward.\n"+
"2. Press the ; (SEMICOLON) key to release the train brakes.\n"+
"3. Press the [ (LEFT BRACKET) key to release the locomotive brake.\n"+
"4. Press the D key to move the throttle from Idle to Notch 1.\n"+
"5. Gradually increase power (D key), one notch at a time, until your train reaches the desired speed.\n\n"+
"To slow the train\n"+
"1. Press the A key to move the throttle to a lower setting.\n"+
"2. Use the brakes to further reduce speed if desired.\n\n"+
"To apply the dynamic brakes\n"+
"1. Press the A key to move the throttle to the Idle position.\n"+
"2. Wait for 10 seconds, then press the . (PERIOD) key to advance the Dynamic Brake handle from Off to the Setup position. After allowing a few seconds for braking circuit setup, press the . (PERIOD) key again to set the desired level of dynamic braking (Levels 1 - 8).\n\n"+
"To release the dynamic brakes\n"+
"1. Press the D key to move the throttle towards Idle.\n\n"+
"To apply the train brakes\n"+
"1. Press the ' (APOSTROPHE) key to apply the train brakes.\n\n"+
"To bail off the train brakes on the locomotive\n"+
"1. Press the / (FORWARD SLASH) key.\n\n"+
"To release the train brakes\n"+
"1. Press the ; (SEMICOLON) key to release the train brakes.\n\n"+
"To apply the locomotive brake\n"+
"1. Press the ] (RIGHT BRACKET) key to apply the locomotive brake.\n\n"+
"To release the locomotive brake\n"+
"1. Press the [ (LEFT BRACKET) key to release the locomotive brake.\n\n"+
"To activate emergency braking\n"+
"1. Press the A key to reduce the throttle to Idle.\n"+
"2. Press the BACKSPACE key to activate emergency braking.\n\n"+
"To back up\n"+
"1. Bring your train to a full stop.\n"+
"2. Press the S key to move the Reverser to the Reverse position.\n"+
"3. Release the brakes.\n"+
"4. Slowly advance the throttle lever (D key).\n\n"+
"To couple to a car or locomotive\n"+
"1. Coast into the unit at a very slow speed, about 2 mph.\n"+
"TIP: To use the Coupling view, press the 6 key.\n"+
"2. Press F9 to open the Train Operations window.\n"+
"3. If the icon for the unit you coupled to is red, the handbrake is on. Double-click the car to release the handbrake.\n"+
"4. Close the Train Operations window.\n\n"+
"To uncouple from a car or locomotive\n"+
"1. Press F9 to open the Train Operations window.\n"+
"2. Double-click a unit in the part of the train you want to uncouple from the locomotive, to set the handbrake.\n"+
"3. Double-click the coupler between the units you want to uncouple and the rest of the train.\n"+
"4. Close the Train Operations window."
)
)
