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Cab controls (Diesel or Electric locos)

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	braking lever into the ‘brake’ position (“E”), and control the		braking lever into the ‘brake’ position (“E”), and control the
	level of braking with the throttle lever (“W”/”S”/”X”).		level of braking with the throttle lever (“W”/”S”/”X”).

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Tonyhilliam at 04:42, 13 June 2018

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	braking lever into the ‘brake’ position (“E”), and control the		braking lever into the ‘brake’ position (“E”), and control the
	level of braking with the throttle lever (“W”/”S”/”X”).		level of braking with the throttle lever (“W”/”S”/”X”).
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N3vgames howtoguide at 08:24, 10 February 2014

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	locos from outside, even in Cab Mode).		locos from outside, even in Cab Mode).
	It is recommended that you finish the tutorials to fully understand how to drive in Cab mode.		It is recommended that you finish the tutorials to fully understand how to drive in Cab mode.





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	return over time, increasing with the size of the train.		return over time, increasing with the size of the train.

	The dynamic (or regenerative)~~breaks~~, DYN BR on the control corner, use the locomotive’s own engine to power		The dynamic (or regenerative) break, DYN BR on the control corner, use the locomotive’s own engine to power
	their application which means that they are quick to respond,		their application which means that they are quick to respond,
	and will generate a lot of force to slow the train, but they		and will generate a lot of force to slow the train, but they

N3vgames howtoguide at 08:19, 10 February 2014

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	wheels will begin to spin. If they do, use “X” to decrease the		wheels will begin to spin. If they do, use “X” to decrease the
	throttle and/or “S” to set the throttle to idle. If you are having		throttle and/or “S” to set the throttle to idle. If you are having
	difficulty pulling away, ~~you may also find~~ applying sand (“V”)		difficulty pulling away, applying sand (“V”) will increase the level of traction slightly. Turn off the sanders when you are under way.
	~~helpful - this~~ will increase the level of traction slightly. ~~Don’t~~
	~~forget to turn~~ the sanders ~~off once~~ you are ~~underway!~~

	Slowing and/or stopping a train can be quite a challenge in		Slowing and/or stopping a train can be quite a challenge in
	cab mode. There are three different brake systems available.		cab mode. There are three different brake systems available.
	The Independent brake is simple to use (one handle
			The Independent brake, IND BR on the control corner, is simple to use (one handle
	progressively applies and releases the brake) and fast to		progressively applies and releases the brake) and fast to
	act, but it will apply the brakes on the locomotive only. This		act, but it will apply the brakes on the locomotive only. This
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	train, or for a light train moving slowly. It will not be effective		train, or for a light train moving slowly. It will not be effective
	for a heavy train.		for a heavy train.
	The train air brake applies brakes down the entire train - but
			The train air brake, TRN BR on the control corner, applies brakes down the entire train - but
	is more complicated and slower to take effect. There are two		is more complicated and slower to take effect. There are two
	types - standard and self-lapping. A standard air brake handle		types - standard and self-lapping. A standard air brake handle
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	A self-lapping brake handle has a range of ‘Apply’ notches		A self-lapping brake handle has a range of ‘Apply’ notches
	- which will automatically lap the brakes at specific braking		- which will automatically lap the brakes at specific braking

	levels. This means you don’t have to wait in ‘Apply’ for a set		levels. This means you don’t have to wait in ‘Apply’ for a set
	period of time - you just move the lever to the level of braking		period of time - you just move the lever to the level of braking
	you want. Just like the standard air brake, you can apply the		you want. Just like the standard air brake, you can apply the
	brakes further - this time by moving the lever further, but you		brakes further - this time by moving the lever further, but you
	cannot partially release the brakes. ~~You must fully release the~~		cannot partially release the brakes.
	~~brakes and re-apply them.~~		If the breakes are repeatedly released and
	~~Be careful with~~ the ~~air brakes - if you~~ repeatedly ~~release~~ and		re-applied in quick succession, they can run out of
	re-~~apply the brakes~~ in quick succession, ~~you~~ can run out of
	air and the brakes will no longer apply properly. The air will		air and the brakes will no longer apply properly. The air will
	return over time, ~~but make sure not to waste it in case you~~		return over time, increasing with the size of the train.
	~~don’t have enough braking power for when you really need~~
	~~it!~~		The dynamic (or regenerative)breaks, DYN BR on the control corner, use the locomotive’s own engine to power
	The ~~third braking system is the~~ dynamic (or regenerative)
	~~brake. Not all locomotives have a dynamic brake fitted~~, ~~but~~
	~~for locomotives that are fitted, you can move~~ the ~~dynamic~~
	~~braking lever into the ‘brake’ position (“E”)~~, ~~and control the~~
	~~level of braking with the throttle lever (“W”/”S”/”X”).~~
	~~Dynamic breaks~~ use the locomotive’s own engine to power
	their application which means that they are quick to respond,		their application which means that they are quick to respond,
	and will generate a lot of force to slow the train, but they		and will generate a lot of force to slow the train, but they
	become ineffective at low speed. They are ideally suited for		become ineffective at low speed. They are ideally suited for
	descending hills.		descending hills.
	~~Tip: Watch~~ the ~~information in~~ the ~~Cab HUD Panel to get~~		Not all locomotives have a dynamic brake fitted, but
	~~information on speed, throttle~~, ~~brake settings~~ and ~~Reverser~~		for locomotives that are fitted, you can move the dynamic
	~~direction~~.		braking lever into the ‘brake’ position (“E”), and control the
			level of braking with the throttle lever (“W”/”S”/”X”).

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Cab Mode provides a more realistic driving experience taking
into account much more detailed aspects of locomotive
performance, the length and weight of the train, and the
gradient.
Each of the levers, switches and dials in the 3D cab can be
used to operate the locos or you can use the Hotkeys or HUD
to carry out the same function. (This lets you control the
locos from outside, even in Cab Mode).
It is recommended that you finish the tutorials to fully understand how to drive in Cab mode.

== Cab controls (Diesel or Electric locos) ==

[[File:Diesel_loco.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Diesel locomotive]]
[[File:Electric_loco.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Electric locomotive]]

To start a locomotive in cab mode, first release the train
brakes (“Q”). If the brake cylinder has not emptied, you may
need to also release the independent brake or IND BR on the control corner (“D”). Put the
reverser into forward pressing “F” (make sure you have not
increased the throttle before altering the reverser).
Increase the throttle (“W”) slowly and the train will begin to
move forward. Don’t increase it too far too quickly, or the
wheels will begin to spin. If they do, use “X” to decrease the
throttle and/or “S” to set the throttle to idle. If you are having
difficulty pulling away, you may also find applying sand (“V”)
helpful - this will increase the level of traction slightly. Don’t
forget to turn the sanders off once you are underway!

Slowing and/or stopping a train can be quite a challenge in
cab mode. There are three different brake systems available.
The Independent brake is simple to use (one handle
progressively applies and releases the brake) and fast to
act, but it will apply the brakes on the locomotive only. This
provides effective stopping power for a locomotive without a
train, or for a light train moving slowly. It will not be effective
for a heavy train.
The train air brake applies brakes down the entire train - but
is more complicated and slower to take effect. There are two
types - standard and self-lapping. A standard air brake handle
has ‘release’, ‘lap’ and ‘apply’ positions.
Move the handle to ‘Apply’ (“A”), wait for a period to allow
the brake pipe pressure to reduce, and then move the handle
to ‘Lap’ (“Z”). The brakes will slowly apply down the train to
the requested level. How hard the brakes apply is controlled
by how long the lever was in the ‘Apply’ notch. Think of filling
up a bucket to store power (apply) and then pouring it out to
apply the brakes (lap); the more water you put in the bucket,
the more you have to use.
You can apply the brakes further - simply move the handle
back to ‘Apply’, and then back to ‘Lap’ again. Though you
cannot partially release the brakes - you can only fully release
the brakes by moving the handle to ‘release’. You must then
wait for the brakes to fully release before you can apply them
again.
A self-lapping brake handle has a range of ‘Apply’ notches
- which will automatically lap the brakes at specific braking

levels. This means you don’t have to wait in ‘Apply’ for a set
period of time - you just move the lever to the level of braking
you want. Just like the standard air brake, you can apply the
brakes further - this time by moving the lever further, but you
cannot partially release the brakes. You must fully release the
brakes and re-apply them.
Be careful with the air brakes - if you repeatedly release and
re-apply the brakes in quick succession, you can run out of
air and the brakes will no longer apply properly. The air will
return over time, but make sure not to waste it in case you
don’t have enough braking power for when you really need
it!
The third braking system is the dynamic (or regenerative)
brake. Not all locomotives have a dynamic brake fitted, but
for locomotives that are fitted, you can move the dynamic
braking lever into the ‘brake’ position (“E”), and control the
level of braking with the throttle lever (“W”/”S”/”X”).
Dynamic breaks use the locomotive’s own engine to power
their application which means that they are quick to respond,
and will generate a lot of force to slow the train, but they
become ineffective at low speed. They are ideally suited for
descending hills.
Tip: Watch the information in the Cab HUD Panel to get
information on speed, throttle, brake settings and Reverser
direction.