@scotsman125 The purpose of this video is to help people operate a steam engine. I use the Black No. 5 because its cab is clean and distinctive. Good for an instructional video.
I run it full screen on a widescreen monitor and set resolution to match. Even if you don't have widescreen you should be able to set a higher resolution to get a larger field of view.
@eharm2net I haven't found that a problem, you have to open the throttle quite a bit to get rolling, then nearly close it once your underway. if it still gains (if there is a slope) then play with the reverser, thankfully you can put a steamer into full reverse position at anytime and is variable. The reverse changes the stroke of the valve rod, which changes the length of time that boiler pressure is applied to the piston, a short cutoff uses more of the expansive force of the steam.
As explained by mattc in comments below, "The exhaust pressure hitting the tunnel roof can deflect back down the stack and ergo forced back along the tubes, and can blow the fire into the cab through the firehole."
@BrickMasterMikey Slow yards speeds is something I have been experimenting with lately since I don't know how it's truly done myself. The reverser adjust the stroke in the steam chest and is done by feel. Like shifting gears.The faster you go the faster the beat the smaller the stroke. I would give very little throttle and slowly adjust the reverser until engine movement. Then ease up on the throttle.
Thanks for the input. Please explain acronyms. Also know this is a train simulation called Rail Works. It is not my intent to address the job of the auto fireman. That is covered in part 2, see about for link.
The video shows that you should apply the running break after you release the brake. The reason why is the brake release will continue to allow steam to be lost resulting in the pressure getting too low. When this happens your engine will stop until pressure build up again. Once you are moving again apply about 6% brake. This will keep any steam from escaping and your pressure should remain good as long as you have auto-fireman on.
How do you operate the cylender drain cocks? On any engine I have driven we always had to drain condesed steam (water) or risk blowing out a cylinder head so we always left them open with the train stopped. Interesting to see the operation of Vaccuum brakes. Anything I have driven, in Canada, had air brakes.
Actually sort of the reverse. The exhaust pressure hitting the tunnel roof can deflect back down the stack and ergo forced back along the tubes, and can blow the fire into the cab through the firehole.
Thanks. This was enlightening for sure. As a long lover of steam locos, I've learned that these magnificent pieces of machine art, had to be finely tuned by the engineer for maximum efficiency. I noticed your whistle was an European style. I much prefer the tri-tone. Again, thanks for the demo!
if you cut the throttle completely, won't the cylinders suck and push air through the exhaust when moving the train because the engine is always engaged to the wheels?
They're 3d file formats. STL is a cab format, I believe, and FBX is a general purpose universal 3d format. It's an odd question to pose to a video talking about steam locomotives.
To be honest it does not really matter if the doors are open, if the engine has a brick arch then all is good at most speeds. In fact it helps keep smoke down and if boiler pressure is coming up a bit to much it will help keep it down, Unless you have got the regulator in the roof, then its probably best to keep em shut. lol
Never heard of run starting with 6`% brake also you don,t fire a loco and run with the fire door s open it,s wastes heat and cold air will damage boiler tubes also no mention of use of the blower,steam cyl cocks should be open when starting off otherwise damage could occur to cyl a crab will blow cyl ends apart if cocks are closed and cyls have water in them ,when entering a tunnel the blower should be open slightly and the fire door,s closed to prevent blow back .enjoy.
You know, this is basically Microsoft Train Simulator re-packaged for the 21st century. It's basically the same thing, even the HUD is virtually identical (not a surprise, really, since KUJU had a hand in developing both sims). My PC's won't run Rail Simulator, but it runs MSTS like a banshee; I wish I could have a working turntable in MSTS like you can in RS...
Hey there, nice tutorial! :) And nice video. ( I look not only for whats showen, but HOW. ) Anyway, I was wondering if you could make a tutorial, on how to use MANUAL fireman, in-depth? I would really like to learn how to. :)
The purpose of this video is for people who no nothing rolling, However comments such as these are appreciated. Please visit my expert controls video and let me know what I'm doing wrong there.
The Reverser or Johnson bar, cutoff lever actually controls direction of locomotive as well as piston valve cutoff. In real life you don't close the throttle all the way when moving, starves the cylinders of oil. Damn british engines are different looking in the cab. Did you guys know your driving on the wrong side.....joking.
Steem engine the great .....tigar of the david would mordarn tecnology fantastic mind setting arregment speed of steem.....trek....all the best for this khoj science.....1849 uuff
my apologies josheh4 I was not trying to impress anyone ,if you go to the NRM you can bet the knowledge will give you all you want to know the fact was i thought I was trying to help "Sorry" .
no reference was made about auto firing , in my experiance from info of other collegues this was a waste of time any way in fact auto firing in my experiance was a nuisence i prefered to use a shovel it was easier to learn where and when to fire by the gradient,s also for futre road signing after passing out for driving, on the footplate you are a team not an individual so knowledge was passed on from driver to mate,i,m proud to say every driver i fired four helped no end to my driving ,
Well aren't you the know it all of the century. I came for a basic understanding for the operation of a steam locomotive and got that. I think you're overcomplicating the point of the video. Is this like the geeks equivalent of flexing his muscles? If I wanted to know the true ins and outs of a steam locomotive operation I'd find something a bit more than a video of a virtual locomotive. Keep flexing those nerd muscles though, yeah? Because that'll impress everyone.
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@scotsman125 The purpose of this video is to help people operate a steam engine. I use the Black No. 5 because its cab is clean and distinctive. Good for an instructional video.
I run it full screen on a widescreen monitor and set resolution to match. Even if you don't have widescreen you should be able to set a higher resolution to get a larger field of view.
@eharm2net I haven't found that a problem, you have to open the throttle quite a bit to get rolling, then nearly close it once your underway. if it still gains (if there is a slope) then play with the reverser, thankfully you can put a steamer into full reverse position at anytime and is variable. The reverse changes the stroke of the valve rod, which changes the length of time that boiler pressure is applied to the piston, a short cutoff uses more of the expansive force of the steam.
As explained by mattc in comments below, "The exhaust pressure hitting the tunnel roof can deflect back down the stack and ergo forced back along the tubes, and can blow the fire into the cab through the firehole."
@BrickMasterMikey Slow yards speeds is something I have been experimenting with lately since I don't know how it's truly done myself. The reverser adjust the stroke in the steam chest and is done by feel. Like shifting gears.The faster you go the faster the beat the smaller the stroke. I would give very little throttle and slowly adjust the reverser until engine movement. Then ease up on the throttle.
Thanks for the input. Please explain acronyms. Also know this is a train simulation called Rail Works. It is not my intent to address the job of the auto fireman. That is covered in part 2, see about for link.
The video shows that you should apply the running break after you release the brake. The reason why is the brake release will continue to allow steam to be lost resulting in the pressure getting too low. When this happens your engine will stop until pressure build up again. Once you are moving again apply about 6% brake. This will keep any steam from escaping and your pressure should remain good as long as you have auto-fireman on.
How do you operate the cylender drain cocks? On any engine I have driven we always had to drain condesed steam (water) or risk blowing out a cylinder head so we always left them open with the train stopped. Interesting to see the operation of Vaccuum brakes. Anything I have driven, in Canada, had air brakes.
Great video. I had fun watching this on Christmas
Actually sort of the reverse. The exhaust pressure hitting the tunnel roof can deflect back down the stack and ergo forced back along the tubes, and can blow the fire into the cab through the firehole.
Thanks. This was enlightening for sure. As a long lover of steam locos, I've learned that these magnificent pieces of machine art, had to be finely tuned by the engineer for maximum efficiency. I noticed your whistle was an European style. I much prefer the tri-tone. Again, thanks for the demo!
if you cut the throttle completely, won't the cylinders suck and push air through the exhaust when moving the train because the engine is always engaged to the wheels?
Before entering a tunnel you shut the doors on the firebox then put on a blower which forces steam out of a ring in the chimney, stopping a blowback
I needed a video on how to work one for school and I looked forever, glad I found this.
sometimes pumping the throttle before moving a train is warming up the superheaters. Sudden application of heat can damage the engine.
Thanks Matt for that explanation. That goes more in line with what I being hearing.
Why are the box doors closed through tunnels?
For a good graphic on how a boiler works see Animation of How a Steam Locomotive's Boiler Works
They're 3d file formats. STL is a cab format, I believe, and FBX is a general purpose universal 3d format. It's an odd question to pose to a video talking about steam locomotives.
As noted on the video before it starts, auto-fireman is on.
To be honest it does not really matter if the doors are open, if the engine has a brick arch then all is good at most speeds. In fact it helps keep smoke down and if boiler pressure is coming up a bit to much it will help keep it down, Unless you have got the regulator in the roof, then its probably best to keep em shut. lol
I believe moving through a tunnel creates a back pressure that could suck the air out of the box.
@Bren29 You use it as a taxi?
Never heard of run starting with 6`% brake also you don,t fire a loco and run with the fire door s open it,s wastes heat and cold air will damage boiler tubes also no mention of use of the blower,steam cyl cocks should be open when starting off otherwise damage could occur to cyl a crab will blow cyl ends apart if cocks are closed and cyls have water in them ,when entering a tunnel the blower should be open slightly and the fire door,s closed to prevent blow back .enjoy.
Why 6% running brake (regular air) to "keep from losing boiler pressure" ??? One system is air and the other is steam. SO confusing
is tht trainz railworks sim?
I love standatt engine and narrow guage
ok...not too difficult to understand,,,but where can I find an unguarded, unlocked steam engine with enough firewood...
for my first trip ???? 🤔
I recommend you watch the Buster Keaton movie THE GENERAL
RailWorks2 - You can download from Steam
Gene
You know, this is basically Microsoft Train Simulator re-packaged for the 21st century. It's basically the same thing, even the HUD is virtually identical (not a surprise, really, since KUJU had a hand in developing both sims).
My PC's won't run Rail Simulator, but it runs MSTS like a banshee; I wish I could have a working turntable in MSTS like you can in RS...
Hey there, nice tutorial! :) And nice video. ( I look not only for whats showen, but HOW. ) Anyway, I was wondering if you could make a tutorial, on how to use MANUAL fireman, in-depth? I would really like to learn how to. :)
Thanks for this! great place to start my research for my newest manuscript. Going to check out your other videos too. Love this!
different countries have different cab layouts
The phenomenon is known as 'blowback'. The same effect happens when a helicopter is flown above the stack of a locomotive. Seen it happen, not pretty!
how can i convert from stl to fbx please ????
Sorry, I don't know those acronyms
once i get it im pulling the trotlle to high gear
what simulator is this?
Railworks, now known as Train Simulator 2018 found on Steam
Very nice!
The purpose of this video is for people who no nothing rolling, However comments such as these are appreciated. Please visit my expert controls video and let me know what I'm doing wrong there.
am i the only one how uses manual fire man,
just not shore about the injectors
Why is the firebox door open all the time" Very bad practice. Should be open only when coal is being shoveled in..
That was very informative. Thank you Gene Harm.
My pleasure
No different developer
The Reverser or Johnson bar, cutoff lever actually controls direction of locomotive as well as piston valve cutoff. In real life you don't close the throttle all the way when moving, starves the cylinders of oil. Damn british engines are different looking in the cab. Did you guys know your driving on the wrong side.....joking.
Steem engine the great .....tigar of the david would mordarn tecnology fantastic mind setting arregment speed of steem.....trek....all the best for this khoj science.....1849 uuff
Exacttly! What I thought, I used to drive 5" gauge locos
Good video
my apologies josheh4 I was not trying to impress anyone ,if you go to the NRM you can bet the knowledge will give you all you want to know the fact was i thought I was trying to help "Sorry" .
You forgot to flush the cylinders :)
no reference was made about auto firing , in my experiance from info of other collegues this was a waste of time any way in fact auto firing in my experiance was a nuisence i prefered to use a shovel it was easier to learn where and when to fire by the gradient,s also for futre road signing after passing out for driving,
on the footplate you are a team not an individual so knowledge was
passed on from driver to mate,i,m proud to say every driver i fired four helped no end to my driving ,
Great video thanks!
I cant wait to get train sim 2010 im geting it for christmas of 2011
thumbs up if you are
you know driving a steam locomotive is like driving a manual
Train simulator (2001)
Thanks
it may be time to upgrade some of ur PC's parts bud, either that or ur recording software is just really bad at encoding.
GOSTEI MUITO, PARABÉNS.
soooooooooooooooooooooo complicated for something so "simple". wowzers.
k thnx for answering
Well aren't you the know it all of the century. I came for a basic understanding for the operation of a steam locomotive and got that. I think you're overcomplicating the point of the video. Is this like the geeks equivalent of flexing his muscles?
If I wanted to know the true ins and outs of a steam locomotive operation I'd find something a bit more than a video of a virtual locomotive. Keep flexing those nerd muscles though, yeah? Because that'll impress everyone.
If only it were that simple
that's from train simulator game :P hehe
Nu nuostabus darbelis.
Rubbish.
As noted in the video before it starts, auto-fireman is on.