At the start of this scenario the other 3 loco's are all set correctly. From the lead loco:- 1) On the wall panel behind the drivers seat set 'Distributed Power' switch to ON (the Radio switch is already set in all locos), 2) On the drivers Integrated Function Display press the buttons to turn the air brakes to 'Cut IN' and 'Lead' and 'Save Changes' . 3) On the panel to the left of the seat set the 'Generator Field' switch to ON. 4) Then on the overhead drivers radio unit set the 'Banking COMM' switch to ON. The train is now ready to go . Mover Reverser to Forward, Automatic Brake to Release, Independent Brake to Bail Off and then Release (the BC pressure will reduce to zero), and set the Power Handle to 2. The train will then start '"stretching" the train and taking up the slack between the cars, and after about 30 seconds will start to move off and pick up speed. Turn the windscreen wipers on and the lights as appropriate. Note: Thanks to fhhk2008 for the tip on using Ctrl - and Ctrl = to move between the engineers seats. Ctrl - for moving between leading unit of each pair and then Ctrl = for moving between the lead/trail unit of each pair. Saves a lot of time walking up down the tracks and climbing in and out of locos !!!!
I was just thinking that too, there is no way that this running is needed, I cant imagine you had to go through all that to set up a train this game would be very unpopular if it was like that.
I've never needed to leg it half a mile to the end of the train. All set up from the lead loco. To check its working use the external camera and look through the cab window of the trailing loco. You should see the controls copy what the lead loco does.
@@MG-zb1ft I also noticed that the wheel would slip when I throttle the rear locomotives. Problem a lot of people and myself is the lack of engine noise from the rear locomotives which is probably a glitch.
The hill is the hard part I keep losing my speed even though there all set up correctly here I even use sand. It’s the hill where you see the caboose’s……
The estimated times are broken on this route. For this particular job it says 90 minutes, but in reality it took me about 2 hours and 10 minutes while respecting speed limits.
Thanks for the help on this one !!! Great job . Had more power then I knew what to do with. Without your help I was slipping at the start needed 4 or5 on throttle just to move, And the wheel sip was to much
If you’re really really interested, check out Jersey Mikes Rail Videos Amtrak 30 cab ride Pittsburgh to connellsville and then connellsville to Cumberland.
Thank you sooooooooooo muuuuuuuuuch I always want to drive this engine but I never can start it. But because of you, I know how to drive an AC44CW in TSW2 sand patch
No need to walk along track, use Ctrl - or Ctrl = (between 0 and \ key) to change seat of loco. but need to press key 9 to map view to know your position. This is too bad that no tutorial to run these kind of consist!
Thank you so much, i was stuck here all day and i thought i was setting them wrong, even though i did a lot of research, but it was always lacking power. Thanks to this, i finally found where the damn banking comm was located on this loco...
BTW you can use the 'Tail camera' to quickly jump to the back and "ask" the other engineer to uncouple the engines for you (click on the lever). That way you won't get those messages. Wish there was a 'Jump to rear engine' camera. You can move some of the controls from the window, but not many of the important ones. So if there was a camera that would place you in the eyes of the rear engineer that would be a huge improvement.
there is a jump to rear engine button- press Ctrl and minus key to jump to rear engine and Ctrl and equal to key to jump to the other engine of the same tandem
In reality the game should start you connecting the rear locomotives to the train so that you can already set up the controls saving you from so much walking.
@@FluffyAdmiral cant remember, but i kept it on full power and was able to get to 120km h or close to that at one point, without a single care about speed limits. I usually drive the trains there like i drive cars on the Nordschleife, only caring about not derailing. Btw, it didnt let me go to the next scenario, so i had to do it all over again, and managed to do it on something like 73min or something like that. Driving the helping locomotives back to Cumberland took me like a bit over 20min 😂 sometimes driving over 180km h downhill and using the independent brake to brake at the right time more easily since the auto brake takes a bit of time to pressurize. Driving these things like a race car is actually a lot of fun
@@FluffyAdmiral i only try to somewhat respect speed limits on passenger runs, even then im not slowing down just for 400m of a 60km h zone while the rest is 140 or 160km h
@@FluffyAdmiral today i tried something really nice: i did a time attack run on Sand Patch, from Rockwood Main West n°2 to Cumberland Receiving Yard Track 3 as fast as i could and was able to finish it in 30min 20s, using the first minute to set up the locomotive and make a good launch. For this, i used two SD40-2 attached to eachother and OMG some turns are scary to take fast 😂 there was one that i took at a tiny bit over 200km h and the camera almost touched the controls and sometimes, on left turns, even went a bit through the window
Hello Thank you for this beautiful video and I have to go to Hyndman in the middle of snow with 2 + 2 locomotives but I can't start so drive. Can you please write me clearly the configurations for each locomotive because I followed your video and I still can't. Thank you very much in advance. I play tsw2 on xbox series x. Samir
For each locomotive settings are as follows: Starting from the rear of the train to make it easier for everyone: 4th loco - Set up as trail Engine run: off Generator field: off Fuel pump: off Automatic brake: Handle off Airbrake setup: Cut-out, Trail Radio fuse: off Distributed power fuse: off 3rd loco - Set up as lead Engine run: on Generator field: on Fuel pump: on Automatic brake: Handle off Airbrake setup: Cut-in, lead Distributed power fuse: on Radio fuse: on 2nd loco - Set up as trail Engine run: off Generator field: off Fuel pump: off Automatic brake: handle off Airbrake setup: Cut-out, trail Radio fuse: off Distributed power fuse: off 1st loco - Set up as lead Engine run: on Generator field: on Fuel pump: on Airbrake setup: Cut-in, Lead Distributed power fuse: on Radio fuse: on When you finish setting everything up, you must turn on BankingCOMM (button on the radio) in front loco in order for everything to work. Good luck and I hope it will help.
@@FluffyAdmiral Thank you very much for your answers and it works well when starting and rolling but me after Hyndman, my train loses speed and stops and I can't start again because it is slipping on the ice but hey that's me the problem and no longer the game!
Since, I don't have access to console versions of the game, I can't really guarantee those methods will fully work, although they technically should as differences between PC and console editions should not be that big. You can double check if you haven't missed anything. If that still doesn't work, maybe try searching for some TSW2 wiki if there are any tips on how to set-up this consist on consoles.
Xbox here too. Whenever I’ve been stuck (due to the absolute terrible job done of tutorials in these games) I always follow admirals vids and they work perfectly for me so maybe you’re missing a step? Sometimes it just requires patience and waiting for brakes to release etc
At the start of this scenario the other 3 loco's are all set correctly. From the lead loco:- 1) On the wall panel behind the drivers seat set 'Distributed Power' switch to ON (the Radio switch is already set in all locos), 2) On the drivers Integrated Function Display press the buttons to turn the air brakes to 'Cut IN' and 'Lead' and 'Save Changes' . 3) On the panel to the left of the seat set the 'Generator Field' switch to ON. 4) Then on the overhead drivers radio unit set the 'Banking COMM' switch to ON. The train is now ready to go . Mover Reverser to Forward, Automatic Brake to Release, Independent Brake to Bail Off and then Release (the BC pressure will reduce to zero), and set the Power Handle to 2. The train will then start '"stretching" the train and taking up the slack between the cars, and after about 30 seconds will start to move off and pick up speed. Turn the windscreen wipers on and the lights as appropriate. Note: Thanks to fhhk2008 for the tip on using Ctrl - and Ctrl = to move between the engineers seats. Ctrl - for moving between leading unit of each pair and then Ctrl = for moving between the lead/trail unit of each pair. Saves a lot of time walking up down the tracks and climbing in and out of locos !!!!
I was just thinking that too, there is no way that this running is needed, I cant imagine you had to go through all that to set up a train this game would be very unpopular if it was like that.
I've never needed to leg it half a mile to the end of the train. All set up from the lead loco. To check its working use the external camera and look through the cab window of the trailing loco. You should see the controls copy what the lead loco does.
@@MG-zb1ft I also noticed that the wheel would slip when I throttle the rear locomotives. Problem a lot of people and myself is the lack of engine noise from the rear locomotives which is probably a glitch.
Thank you for the help.
The hill is the hard part I keep losing my speed even though there all set up correctly here I even use sand. It’s the hill where you see the caboose’s……
I just started this one,and watching what you did,helped me get up that hill before your video I started this one 4 times.
Your video helped me getting the manifest going, thank you so much
Men, You just need to turn on the Baking CoMM in the main loco :)
Ikr..
The estimated times are broken on this route. For this particular job it says 90 minutes, but in reality it took me about 2 hours and 10 minutes while respecting speed limits.
Excelent video!!!! Saludos 🇦🇷 🇦🇷 🇦🇷
Thanks for the help on this one !!! Great job . Had more power then I knew what to do with. Without your help I was slipping at the start needed 4 or5 on throttle just to move, And the wheel sip was to much
You're welcome!
Sand patch is within an hours drive of me. Same with horseshoe curve. I live 5 mins away from the NS Pittsburgh mainline
Nice!
If you’re really really interested, check out Jersey Mikes Rail Videos Amtrak 30 cab ride Pittsburgh to connellsville and then connellsville to Cumberland.
Thank you sooooooooooo muuuuuuuuuch I always want to drive this engine but I never can start it. But because of you, I know how to drive an AC44CW in TSW2 sand patch
No need to walk along track, use Ctrl - or Ctrl = (between 0 and \ key) to change seat of loco. but need to press key 9 to map view to know your position. This is too bad that no tutorial to run these kind of consist!
Thanks for this. Saves a lot of time walking up down the tracks and climbing in and out of locos !!!!
Thank you so much, i was stuck here all day and i thought i was setting them wrong, even though i did a lot of research, but it was always lacking power. Thanks to this, i finally found where the damn banking comm was located on this loco...
I was lacking power on the hill and stalling, tried to tow with the SP40 but the game didnt like it, even though it was able to get a lot more speed
BTW you can use the 'Tail camera' to quickly jump to the back and "ask" the other engineer to uncouple the engines for you (click on the lever).
That way you won't get those messages.
Wish there was a 'Jump to rear engine' camera. You can move some of the controls from the window, but not many of the important ones. So if there was a camera that would place you in the eyes of the rear engineer that would be a huge improvement.
there is a jump to rear engine button- press Ctrl and minus key to jump to rear engine and Ctrl and equal to key to jump to the other engine of the same tandem
You literally helped so much with this thank you m8!! I subscribed looking forward for more videos!! Love from California, USA
Glad it helped! Check out the full playlist that is updated weekly. You can find it, by browsing playlists section on my channel ;)
In reality the game should start you connecting the rear locomotives to the train so that you can already set up the controls saving you from so much walking.
Your content is entertaining, keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
You should turn on Heat and Window Heat, that way there would be no ice outside the path of the wipers.
It seems that logically the two rear locomotives would have engines on, but I know nothing about trains.
Your videos are very helpful:)
Thank you, I’m glad you find them helpful 😃
game looks good. just got it for my ps4! i wish they had euro truck simulator 2 on ps4
I set up my train the way you did but i can not get it moving
I was able to finish this in 93min, going full speed all the time
Anything that works I guess xD what score did you get for that?
@@FluffyAdmiral cant remember, but i kept it on full power and was able to get to 120km h or close to that at one point, without a single care about speed limits. I usually drive the trains there like i drive cars on the Nordschleife, only caring about not derailing. Btw, it didnt let me go to the next scenario, so i had to do it all over again, and managed to do it on something like 73min or something like that. Driving the helping locomotives back to Cumberland took me like a bit over 20min 😂 sometimes driving over 180km h downhill and using the independent brake to brake at the right time more easily since the auto brake takes a bit of time to pressurize. Driving these things like a race car is actually a lot of fun
@@FluffyAdmiral i only try to somewhat respect speed limits on passenger runs, even then im not slowing down just for 400m of a 60km h zone while the rest is 140 or 160km h
@@FluffyAdmiral today i tried something really nice: i did a time attack run on Sand Patch, from Rockwood Main West n°2 to Cumberland Receiving Yard Track 3 as fast as i could and was able to finish it in 30min 20s, using the first minute to set up the locomotive and make a good launch. For this, i used two SD40-2 attached to eachother and OMG some turns are scary to take fast 😂 there was one that i took at a tiny bit over 200km h and the camera almost touched the controls and sometimes, on left turns, even went a bit through the window
@@FluffyAdmiral and i got the amazing score of 89AP
thanks man
Hello
Thank you for this beautiful video and I have to go to Hyndman in the middle of snow with 2 + 2 locomotives but I can't start so drive. Can you please write me clearly the configurations for each locomotive because I followed your video and I still can't. Thank you very much in advance. I play tsw2 on xbox series x. Samir
For each locomotive settings are as follows:
Starting from the rear of the train to make it easier for everyone:
4th loco - Set up as trail
Engine run: off
Generator field: off
Fuel pump: off
Automatic brake: Handle off
Airbrake setup: Cut-out, Trail
Radio fuse: off
Distributed power fuse: off
3rd loco - Set up as lead
Engine run: on
Generator field: on
Fuel pump: on
Automatic brake: Handle off
Airbrake setup: Cut-in, lead
Distributed power fuse: on
Radio fuse: on
2nd loco - Set up as trail
Engine run: off
Generator field: off
Fuel pump: off
Automatic brake: handle off
Airbrake setup: Cut-out, trail
Radio fuse: off
Distributed power fuse: off
1st loco - Set up as lead
Engine run: on
Generator field: on
Fuel pump: on
Airbrake setup: Cut-in, Lead
Distributed power fuse: on
Radio fuse: on
When you finish setting everything up, you must turn on BankingCOMM (button on the radio) in front loco in order for everything to work. Good luck and I hope it will help.
@@FluffyAdmiral i followed this too and it still did not work
@@FluffyAdmiral Thank you very much for your answers and it works well when starting and rolling but me after Hyndman, my train loses speed and stops and I can't start again because it is slipping on the ice but hey that's me the problem and no longer the game!
How I get the light to change
Beauteefull lol
I'm on xbox followed all of your instructions but the train just wont go
Since, I don't have access to console versions of the game, I can't really guarantee those methods will fully work, although they technically should as differences between PC and console editions should not be that big. You can double check if you haven't missed anything. If that still doesn't work, maybe try searching for some TSW2 wiki if there are any tips on how to set-up this consist on consoles.
Xbox here too. Whenever I’ve been stuck (due to the absolute terrible job done of tutorials in these games) I always follow admirals vids and they work perfectly for me so maybe you’re missing a step? Sometimes it just requires patience and waiting for brakes to release etc
@@MrSapperb3 yeah when players upload vids of them doing the senarios , they see, to do a better job at explaining things than the devs.
I solved it (slip on climb area 1.5%) just press "Banking COMM On" (without run to end of train)
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