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[. . . ] 2 Starting Train Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Making Train Simulator Really Perform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Improving both quality and performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Making a tradeoff between quality and performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Problem: What it means: Boiler's fusible plugs melt If at any time the water level in the boiler falls so low that it does not cover the firebox, the firebox can melt, causing a fatal boiler explosion. As a safety mechanism, the roof of the firebox contains plugs that melt at a much lower temperature than the iron firebox. If the plugs melt, the steam from the boiler rushes into the firebox, thereby lowering the fire temperature and alerting the crew. Remember that the water level and the water gauge are affected by the slope of the train on a grade. Be sure to pick up additional water if the tender water level is getting low. What to do: If the fusible plugs melt, the Activity ends. HOW TO DRIVE A STEAM LOCOMOTIVE | 34 M I C R O S O FT T R A I N S I M U LATO R ENGINEER'S HANDBOOK Problem: Black smoke What it means: Black smoke indicates inefficient combustion of the coal. How to avoid: Over time, you will gain experience in firing the locomotive. In general, black smoke is caused by a cool fire, often due to an inadequate amount of air passing through the firebox. This can be caused by too much coal on the fire, closed dampers, or not enough draft for the fire (in which case you should turn on the blower). Whenever you add coal to the fire, some black smoke is generated until the coal is hot enough to burn completely. Problem: What it means: Low steam pressure Aside from the obvious problem of lack of motive power, low steam pressure is dangerous because steam powers the water injectors and also keeps the brakes off. Tony Marchington, Flying Scotsman recently underwent a major restoration and is back on the rails pulling a consist of luxury coaches on journeys throughout the United Kingdom. Wheel Classification The wheel arrangement of the Flying Scotsman is classified using the Whyte System, which counts the number of leading, driving, and trailing wheels. Flying Scotsman is a 4-6-2, meaning that it has four leading wheels (two axles), six driving wheels (three axles), and two trailing wheels (one axle). Only the driving wheels are powered; the other wheels provide better tracking at high speed and carry the weight of the firebox. HOW TO DRIVE A STEAM LOCOMOTIVE | 36 M I C R O S O FT T R A I N S I M U LATO R ENGINEER'S HANDBOOK Flying Scotsman Specifications Note: 1 U. S. (Also known as a "short ton. ") 1 metric ton = 1, 000 kg = 2200 lb. (Also known as a "long ton. ") Locomotive type & no. : Power source: Wheel configuration: Max. speed: Height: Width: Length (locomotive & tender): Weight (locomotive & tender): Tractive effort: Coal capacity: Water capacity: Brakes: LNER A1 4-6-2 8P, No. (2. 03m) diameter driving wheels in a 4-6-2 configuration 100 mph (161 km/h) under favorable conditions 13 ft, 2 in (4. 03 m) (to safety valve top) 9 ft (2. 74 m)(over footplate) 70. 43 ft (21. 47m) 171 U. S. Hg* *See the conversion table in Chapter 5, Train Basics, for more information. HOW TO DRIVE A STEAM LOCOMOTIVE | 37 M I C R O S O FT T R A I N S I M U LATO R ENGINEER'S HANDBOOK GÖLSDORF SERIES 380 The Gölsdorf Series 380 steam locomotive is one of 47 locomotive types designed by famed Austrian locomotive designer Karl Gölsdorf. The 380 is the freight cousin of the Series 310 passenger locomotive; both are well-known for their remarkably high boiler position, aesthetic conical shape and functional form. Steam first enters the smaller, high-pressure cylinders located between the frame rails and drives connecting rods attached to a crankshaft on the third axle. The exhausted steam is then routed to the larger, low-pressure cylinders located outside the frame rails and drives connecting rods attached to the third drive wheels. [. . . ] The company is very involved in the enrichment of Kyushu's tourism and leisure resources. Kyushu runs a fleet of high-speed urban and intercity trains, while proudly maintaining the historic Hisatsu line as an important part of Kyushu's past. Web site: http://www. jrkyushu. co. jp/ THE ROUTES | 87 THE EDITORS CHAPTER AND TOOLS 12 In addition to driving the different trains and routes included in Microsoft® Train Simulator, you can tap your own creative resources by using the Editors and Tools. With these tools you can create your own routes, import 3-D objects into Train Simulator from other sources, and create your own custom Activities. M I C R O S O FT T R A I N S I M U LATO R ENGINEER'S HANDBOOK BEFORE YOU BEGIN To successfully create and edit your own Train Simulator components, it's important to understand these tools are for experienced computer users only, and that they are not supported by Microsoft Technical Support. [. . . ]