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Dash-8 40 CW HUD brake and throttle controls help requested
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Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:48 amby OldProf
I'm running into some problems using the F4 HUD train brake and Power Handle controls of this engine.
The Power Handle is a split design with 0 in the middle. It's easy to learn that the A key increases power, but how is the negative part used? When included scenarios begin, the power handle is set at -12% and I've found that lowering the power to -24% or more results in a whining sound from the engine, but doesn't seem to have a braking effect.
As for the train brake, it seems to be built upside down as far as its readings go. I've been able to use it, but cannot imagine that I'm doing so correctly.
Any useful tips appreciated, including references to users' manuals of other engines that feature similar controls. Complaints or general gripes about these controls not welcome, thanks.
Re: Dash-8 40 CW HUD brake and throttle controls help requested
Posted:
Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:49 amby artimrj
Isn't the negative for the dynamic brakes?
Re: Dash-8 40 CW HUD brake and throttle controls help requested
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Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:35 pmby OldProf
artimrj wrote:Isn't the negative for the dynamic brakes?
That may make sense, since there is no specific F4HUD dynamic brake control, but how to use it? I'm beginning to think that the best course of action is to set up a simple free-roam scenario and experiment.
Re: Dash-8 40 CW HUD brake and throttle controls help requested
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Sun Mar 01, 2015 5:47 pmby artimrj
Like any other dynamic brake, a little at a time. The throttle can not be on while dynamic braking. This set up prevents you from doing just that.
Re: Dash-8 40 CW HUD brake and throttle controls help requested
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Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:13 pmby Ericmopar
What Bob said Tom and...
If you like keyboard commands use A to accelerate and D to decelerate like normal.
When you get to "0" in the middle just keep hitting D and the Dynamic Braking will gradually take hold. Or click and drag with the mouse in the HUD.
I usually use the mouse, but in the case of the Dash 9s which use that same type of split throttle, I find it easier to use the A and B keys.
Re: Dash-8 40 CW HUD brake and throttle controls help requested
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Tue Mar 03, 2015 5:12 amby Unlimited
I've also wondered about this engine as well with the brakes. When I seem to use this engine, I only have three braking positions. Released, 60% Limited, and Emergency. Instead of other locomotives like SD70ACe, you can move it to like 0% to 100%. Is this normal for the locomotive? To me it's not a big deal, as I can still stop the train, but found that a bit odd.
Re: Dash-8 40 CW HUD brake and throttle controls help requested
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Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:49 amby OldProf
Unlimited wrote:I've also wondered about this engine as well with the brakes. When I seem to use this engine, I only have three braking positions. Released, 60% Limited, and Emergency. Instead of other locomotives like SD70ACe, you can move it to like 0% to 100%. Is this normal for the locomotive? To me it's not a big deal, as I can still stop the train, but found that a bit odd.
Ditto! I'm quite sure that I'm not using the brakes correctly . . . help, someone?
Don't know why the user's manual doesn't provide throttle & brake instructions.