In this panel you can specify some characteristics of a particular train type. Even if the parameters are identical, train types can be used to indicate what line they usually travel (in future versions may be used for automatic routing). All fields are editable in editor mode.
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The name of the traintype.
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The maximum speed in forward direction.
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The maximum speed in backward direction (revers speed)
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A click sets the revers speed the same as the forward speed (1)
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Update Speed list populates blocks, switches with defaults or values modeled after another train type (1) (2)
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Dead equipment sets both forward and reverse speed to zero (1) (3)
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Helper Type (4)
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Acc Param Speed: Desired Speed from start (speed 0) within the desired distance with full throttle.
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Acc Param Distance: Desired Distance accelerating from 0 to Desired Speed with full throttle.
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Acc Param Length: Train length under which the acceleration rate is the same (5)
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Brk Param Speed: Start Speed for the Break parameter
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Brk Distance: The distance needed for a train to come to a full stop from the start speed using normal braking setting
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Exit – closes this window.
Notes:
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Not visible during run time.
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For the first train type uses the defaults for the max forward speed or global diversion speed, for subsequent train types a dialog is opened asking after which train type the speed list should be modelled after. This step is required before you can create yet another train type.
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Dead equipment is useful for split/merge operation where some cars are temporarily left on track without engine (see this example)
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For future versions of CTC.
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For DMUs/EMUs the acceleration rate is more or less the same independent of the length, while long freight trains need more time and distance to accelerate to the desired speed. This parameter is a simple way to make this distinction.