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Digital Command Control (DDC) Mode, enables the control of the train through shortcuts placed on the bottom right corner, instead of pushing or pulling the corresponding analog input. Not every locomotive is fitted with these devices.
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Digital Command Control (DDC) Mode, enables the control of the train through shortcuts placed on the bottom right corner, instead of pushing or pulling the corresponding analog lever in realistic CAB mode. DCC behaves like a model railroad controller.  Not every locomotive is fitted with these devices.
  
== [[File:DDC controller.jpg]] DCC Controller (W/X/S)  ==
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== [[File:DDC controller.jpg]] DCC Controller (W/S/X)  ==
 
This dial controls the
 
This dial controls the
 
movement of the currently selected train
 
movement of the currently selected train
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location.
 
location.
  
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Shortcuts (these three nicely line up on keyboard):
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* “W” - forward
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* “S” - stop
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* "X" - reverse
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If you use the keyboard to control the throttle, refer to the
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position of the rotary dial on the HUD to see your current
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throttle setting.
  
  
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To quickly reset the dial and bring the current
 
To quickly reset the dial and bring the current
 
consist to a halt, Click LMB on the Stop icon.
 
consist to a halt, Click LMB on the Stop icon.
You can also use the “W” and “X” keys for forward
 
and reverse controls and the “S” key for stop. If you are using
 
the keyboard to control the throttle, you can refer to the
 
position of the rotary dial on the HUD to see your current
 
throttle setting.
 
 
  
  
==  [[File:DECOUPLE.jpg]]Decouple ==
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==  [[File:DECOUPLE.jpg]] Decouple ==
 
To decouple traincars from your train, first click
 
To decouple traincars from your train, first click
 
the decouple button. A series of coupler icons will
 
the decouple button. A series of coupler icons will
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in the train.
 
in the train.
  
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Rotate the camera view to see the consist lengthwise
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on the screen.  It makes decoupling easier to figure out.
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To recouple, approach consist at no more than 3 mph
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or you will break the coupling.
  
  
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presses will raise them individually or together before cycling
 
presses will raise them individually or together before cycling
 
back to all down.
 
back to all down.
 
  
  
 
== [[File:REVERSE TRAIN FACING.jpg]] Reverse Train Facing (ALT + C) ==
 
== [[File:REVERSE TRAIN FACING.jpg]] Reverse Train Facing (ALT + C) ==
 
If your locomotive has two cabs, or two control
 
If your locomotive has two cabs, or two control
desks in the same cab, you can click LMB on the
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desks in the same cab, click LMB on the
Reverse Train Facing button to change to the other
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Reverse Train Facing button to change your seat to the other
cab. This can also be done (from Cab Interior View
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cab.  
only) with the key combination ALT + C.
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Shortcut:
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* "ALT + C" from Cab Interior View (ONLY) - Change cab seats
  
  
== [[File:BELL.jpg]]Bell (B)  ==
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== [[File:BELL.jpg]] Bell (B)  ==
 
To activate or deactivate the locomotive bell, Click
 
To activate or deactivate the locomotive bell, Click
LMB on the bell button or press the “B” key.
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LMB on the bell button.
  
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Shortcut:
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* “B” - Bell
  
  
 
== [[File:DITCHLIGHTS.jpg]] Ditchlights (;)==
 
== [[File:DITCHLIGHTS.jpg]] Ditchlights (;)==
 
To activate or deactivate the flasher for the
 
To activate or deactivate the flasher for the
ditchlights, Click LMB on the ditchlights button, or
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ditchlights, Click LMB on the ditchlights button.
press the “;” key.
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Shortcut:
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* “;” - ditchlights
  
  
== [[File:LIGHTS.jpg]]Lights (L)==  
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== [[File:LIGHTS.jpg]] Lights (L)==  
 
To activate the headlights, click LMB on the Light
 
To activate the headlights, click LMB on the Light
 
button. The lights will cycle through off, dim and
 
button. The lights will cycle through off, dim and
bright settings. You can also control the headlights
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bright settings.
with the “L” key on the keyboard, which will
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switch the lights on and off. Shift + L will change between
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Shortcuts:
dim and bright.
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* “L” - toggle lights on and off
 
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* "Shift + L" - toggle lights between dim and bright.
  
  
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To operate the horn or whistle, Click LMB on the
 
To operate the horn or whistle, Click LMB on the
 
Horn button to the right of the throttle control on
 
Horn button to the right of the throttle control on
the HUD. For long blasts of the horn, simply hold
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the HUD. For long blasts of the horn, simply Click LMB + Hold on
the “H” key down longer or Click LMB + Hold on
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the Horn button. Some horns may have a set length, and will
 
the Horn button. Some horns may have a set length, and will
 
play for the same duration each time.
 
play for the same duration each time.
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Shortcut:
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* "H" - Hold down for Horn

Latest revision as of 07:06, 18 October 2014

Digital Command Control (DDC) Mode, enables the control of the train through shortcuts placed on the bottom right corner, instead of pushing or pulling the corresponding analog lever in realistic CAB mode. DCC behaves like a model railroad controller. Not every locomotive is fitted with these devices.

Contents

[edit] DDC controller.jpg DCC Controller (W/S/X)

This dial controls the movement of the currently selected train and is analogous to a model railway DCC controller knob. Click LMB and drag it clockwise on the dial to move forward. Dragging the dial so the arrow points upwards will stop the train. Dragging the dial anti-clockwise will move the train in reverse. Clicking LMB on a position of the dial will also move the dial to that location.

Shortcuts (these three nicely line up on keyboard):

  • “W” - forward
  • “S” - stop
  • "X" - reverse

If you use the keyboard to control the throttle, refer to the position of the rotary dial on the HUD to see your current throttle setting.


[edit] STOP.jpg Stop (S)

To quickly reset the dial and bring the current consist to a halt, Click LMB on the Stop icon.


[edit] DECOUPLE.jpg Decouple

To decouple traincars from your train, first click the decouple button. A series of coupler icons will appear where the train can be decoupled. Click on the coupler where you want to make a break in the train.

Rotate the camera view to see the consist lengthwise on the screen. It makes decoupling easier to figure out.

To recouple, approach consist at no more than 3 mph or you will break the coupling.


[edit] PANTOGRAPHS.jpg Pantographs (KPend / KP1)

Click LMB on the Pantograph button on the right of the throttle to raise and lower them or press the ‘End’ key on the keypad. If the locomotive has multiple pantographs subsequent key/button presses will raise them individually or together before cycling back to all down.


[edit] REVERSE TRAIN FACING.jpg Reverse Train Facing (ALT + C)

If your locomotive has two cabs, or two control desks in the same cab, click LMB on the Reverse Train Facing button to change your seat to the other cab.

Shortcut:

  • "ALT + C" from Cab Interior View (ONLY) - Change cab seats


[edit] BELL.jpg Bell (B)

To activate or deactivate the locomotive bell, Click LMB on the bell button.

Shortcut:

  • “B” - Bell


[edit] DITCHLIGHTS.jpg Ditchlights (;)

To activate or deactivate the flasher for the ditchlights, Click LMB on the ditchlights button.

Shortcut:

  • “;” - ditchlights


[edit] LIGHTS.jpg Lights (L)

To activate the headlights, click LMB on the Light button. The lights will cycle through off, dim and bright settings.

Shortcuts:

  • “L” - toggle lights on and off
  • "Shift + L" - toggle lights between dim and bright.


[edit] HORN.jpg Horn (H)

To operate the horn or whistle, Click LMB on the Horn button to the right of the throttle control on the HUD. For long blasts of the horn, simply Click LMB + Hold on the Horn button. Some horns may have a set length, and will play for the same duration each time.

Shortcut:

  • "H" - Hold down for Horn
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