Train Simulator 2016 Albula Line – Thusis to St. Moritz 1 ROUTE INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 3 1.1 History .............................................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Route Map ........................................................................................................................................ 4 1.3 Route Features ................................................................................................................................. 4 2 THE GE 4/4 III LOCOMOTIVE ...................................................................................... 6 2.1 Locomotive History .......................................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Design & Specification ..................................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Cabin Controls - Refer to the illustrations on page 7 ..................................................................... 6 2.4 Additional Keyboard Controls ........................................................................................................... 6 2.5 Driving Mode Switch ........................................................................................................................ 8 2.6 Driving Control Wheel ...................................................................................................................... 8 2.7 ZSI-90 Safety System ...................................................................................................................... 8 2.8 Running Numbers ............................................................................................................................. 8 3 GLACIER EXPRESS PANORAMIC COACHES ................................................................. 9 3.1 Destination and Coach Number Displays ......................................................................................... 9 © Copyright Thomson Interactive Ltd, all rights reserved Release Version 2.0 Train Simulator 2016 – Albula Line 4 SIGNALS ....................................................................................................................... 10 4.1 Signal Heads and Permissible Speeds ........................................................................................... 10 4.2 Ground Shunt Signals .................................................................................................................... 14 4.3 Clear Track Signals ........................................................................................................................ 14 4.4 Group Signal Stopping Points ........................................................................................................ 15 5 TRACKSIDE SIGNS ....................................................................................................... 16 5.1 Speed Signs .................................................................................................................................... 16 5.2 Other Signs .................................................................................................................................... 17 6 PROCEDURAL FLORA ................................................................................................... 18 7 CONTENT CREATORS - TERMS AND CONDITIONS .................................................... 19 7.1 End User License Agreement (EULA) ............................................................................................. 19 7.2 Commercial Add-ons and Scenario Packs ...................................................................................... 19 7.3 Workshop and Freeware Scenarios ................................................................................................ 19 8 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................................ 20 © Copyright Thomson Interactive Ltd, all rights reserved Release Version 2.0 Page 2 Train Simulator 2016 – Albula Line 1 Route Information 1.1 History Dating back to the early 1900s, the unique railway that operates between Thusis and St. Moritz via the Albula Valley truly is a spectacular wonder to behold. Home to incredible scenery, innovative engineering and the ‘slowest express service in the world’. Following the formation of the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) in 1890, plans were put into effect which would increase the somewhat lacking number of railway lines in south -east Switzerland. Multiple proposals were put forward for the new line’s route with the eventual result settling on a pass through the Albula Valley to connect Thusis and St. Moritz. Thanks to the undulating nature of the Albula Valley, the line needed to ascend over 1 km in the distance between the two towns; as a result the railway featured multiple hairpin loops, spiraling tunnels and numerous viaducts to achieve the climb at a rate of 3.5%, without the need for a rack - and-pinion railway. Construction of the new line was completed in as little as 5 years and services began to operate regularly almost immediately. Despite this however, the opening of St. Moritz was delayed by about a year as there was an ongoing dispute on the stations’ location. The line was initially built as a single track, metre gauge, steam railway with passing loops at each of the stations along the route. In more modern times, the number of passing loops and the length of them also has been increased to ensure smoother running throughout. The line remained without wires until 1919 when a shortage of coal following World War I prompted the start of electrification. Aside from the stunning scenery offered by the surrounding mountains at every turn, the centrepiece of the line is considered to be the Albula Tunnel. Stretching over 5.8 km u nder the Rhine and Danube watershed, the Albula Tunnel is the second highest tunnel in Switzerland at 1820m above sea level and passes under almost 1 km of towering mountains above. It was one of the most difficult aspects of the line to construct, with leaky tunnel walls and near-freezing conditions bringing progress to a stand for quite some time. Today, the Albula Line is known worldwide as one of the most picturesque routes there is. Its tracks see regular passage of the famed Glacier Express, complete with modern, panoramic coaches to give passengers a full frontal view into the Albula Valley. With such sharp turns and steep gradients, the Glacier Express traverses the line at an average of 39 km/h, making it amongst the slowest, yet most beautiful in the world. The unbeatable nature and technological marvel of the Albula Railway has earned it ever-lasting railfan fame and UNESCO World Heritage status. © Copyright Thomson Interactive Ltd, all rights reserved Release Version 2.0 Page 3 Train Simulator 2016 – Albula Line 1.2 Route Map 1.3 Route Features All new metre gauge track system with 3D sleepers, animated junction levers and illuminated indicators covering the 65km line. Completely new RhB signalling system with custom designed signal models and features including: o Animated Brake Test and “Abfahrbefehl” (departure indicators) o Operating “Besetztes Gleis” indicators for entering occupied platforms o Three state ground signals that function correctly between main signals o ZSI-90 Safety System track magnets and in-cabin equipment Over 100 overhead line equipment and catenary models designed specifically for this route. © Copyright Thomson Interactive Ltd, all rights reserved Release Version 2.0 Page 4 Train Simulator 2016 – Albula Line The first ever operating pantographs in Train Simulator. Player locomotives have pantographs that dynamically follow the height of the overhead wires and lower through tunnels. Over 130 custom bridge and tunnel portal models designed to accurately represent the stunning engineering of the route. 16 Highly detailed station models designed from our survey of the route in early 2016 along with many other feature models along the line. New animated ski lift models in Bergün and Celerina. New detailed rock face models to capture the breath-taking scenery of the Albula Valley. All new Ge 4/4 III Electric Locomotive in branded RhB livery with correct body side crests for all twelve locomotive numbers (641 – 652). Dynamic pantographs with sparking feature, animated wing mirrors and exterior driver character that automatically moves to the driving end of the loco. Cabin design based on later models with control wheel including speed control function and a host of other in cabin features. Glacier Express panoramic coaches in four variants (Ap, Api, Bp and WRp). The Ap first class coach includes a highly detailed passenger view with 3 camera positions and all coache s are fitted with close coupled corridor connections. They also feature configurable destination and coach number displays. Lb-v container flat wagons. An unloaded version and two container liveries are included. Route fully configured for Quick Drive scenarios with visibly loaded container wagons. 3 x Railfan Mode Scenarios. 1 x New Passenger Mode scenario where you can sit back and relax to take in the views. 7 x Career Scenarios including a guided tutorial for the Ge 4/4 III locomotive. © Copyright Thomson Interactive Ltd, all rights reserved Release Version 2.0 Page 5 Train Simulator