Stuck in the snow at Donner Pass - how to control train speed ?

[Cardinal51]

Starting to play steam engines again, using the simple controls mode.

Currently I am doing "CF4 Stuck in the snow CS" scenario in the Southern Pacific Cab Forward on the Donner Pass.

I seem unable to control the train speed, going downhill, with the train brake. Train is going down too fast or way too slow.

Not sure what the solution is. Should I try riding the brake ?

Thanks


PS: Just noticed there is not a TS2021 forum yet

[Jostrep]

In a few other scenarios where even dynamic breaking doesn't keep things under the limit, applying the car brake to cause drag to slow things down worked for me.

[trev123]

The Cab Forward is a steam loco.

[Cardinal51]

Correct, is a steam engine.

By "riding the breaks" and changing lapping pressure constantly I managed to beat this racing game and arrive on time :-)

Is that the way to go or are there other options ?