Gotthard Panorama-Express Gotthard North
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Contents:
1. Introduction, of the Gotthard-Panorama-Express page 3
2. System Requirements, Installation and Support page 3
3. The Gotthard mountain route north and the Gotthard Panorama-Express page 4
4. The rolling stock page 7
4.1 The locomotive (can be used as a player vehicle) 4.2 The cars in the Gotthard-Panorama-Express 4.3 Vehicles for AI traffic (computer-controlled vehicles)
5. Driving school with the loco SBB Re 460
5.1 Description, commissioning and keyboard assignment page 8 5.2 The Cab page 9 5.3 Put the locomotive into operation page 10 5.4 Control with interface F4 on the screen page 13
6. Signals of the Gotthard mountain route (System L) page 14
7. The Scenarios page 15
8. Keyboard layout and signal panels
9.1 Keyboard layout train control page 17 9.2 Signal panels - Signal system L of the Swiss Railways page 19
9. Duty Schedules and Route Tables page 24
GPE_00 Driving school page 26 GPE_01 Panorama Express South-North page 28 GPE_02 Panorama Express North-South page 29 GPE_03 Panorama Express Winter page 30 GPE_04 Replacement traffic avalanche danger uphill page 31 GPE_05 Replacement traffic downhill page 32 GPE_06 Heavy passenger train uphill page 33 GPE_07 Interregio down to the valley page 34
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Introduction
"Gotthard Panorama-Express" is an AddOn to Train Simulator 20xx. The vehicles included in this product are intended as an introduction to this route. Other vehicles that are characteristic of the Gotthard line will follow shortly, especially historically valuable rolling stock from the good times of the Gotthard Railway. This work shows the beauty of the Gotthard Railway at its best.
The user is advised to review this manual and, in particular, to observe the instructions on starting up and driving the locomotive, as well as the descriptions of the keyboard functions.
System Requirements
The Train Simulator 20xx must be installed on your PC so that Gotthard Panorama Express can work. If you encounter problems when driving with the 32-bit version, then try to start the TS with 64-bit version. Often this helps.
Installation
If you have the boxed version, insert the DVD into the drive and start the installer. In the download version you copy the downloaded file into any directory of your PC and start.
After starting the installation program (Setup.exe), click on INSTALL and enter the installation code. The rest is automatic. After completing the installation, just click on FINISH and you're done.
Registration of the game with STEAM is not necessary and not intended. If you want to install the Gotthard Panorama-Express on several PCs, carry out the installation separately on each device.
Settings in the Train Simulator
In the settings of the TS should be set necessarily:
- In GRAPHICS = the controls scenery quality / scene density and visibility to 100% - In GAME = train control on "expert", automatically clutch and all types of couplings put switch - Input method = mouse / keyboard
Help / Support
If you have questions about installation, driving with the locomotive or the scenario, you write down these with the most accurate possible description of any problems or error messages
Support is only available via e-mail.
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> The Gotthard mountain route north and the Gotthard – Panorama - Express
It is only the opening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel in 2016 that is first mentioned in the "Gotthard Bergstrecke". In the past, this was simply "the Gotthardbahn". The mountain route is today divided into the part "north ramp" and "south ramp". Both are connected by the 15- AIlometer-long Gotthard tunnel between Göschenen in the Uri Reuss Valley and Airolo, the highest place of the Ticino Leventina.
The Gotthard Railway was built in the years to 1882. Special features of this route are:
- Turning tunnels to overcome the great inclines - Gradient of the route Erstfeld-Göschenen almost continuously 27 per thousand - Narrow curve radii that still make the locomotives and rails problems today - The innumerable bridges, Lehnenviadukte, tunnels and paths on the steep mountain
Much excitement with the passengers triggers a trip along the Urnersee and up to the Urner Oberland. Well-known feature is the church of Wassen, which you get to see 3 times during the trip. First uphill from the right, then also on the right side at the same height and the third time from the top on the left side.
The Gotthardbahn has, as mentioned, many tight bends. Especially on the route from Gurtnellen up to Göschenen, with a gradient of 28 per thousand, this is due to the 6-axle locomotive to a problem with the maintenance. Because of these popularly called "rails planer" vehicles must be renewed tracks much faster than on the other routes.
Prior to the opening of the base tunnel in 2016, the entire north-south traffic was routed along this route. The timetable provided a train sequence of 3 minutes each, for which the signal sections were kept correspondingly short. Likewise signal-alternating operation was possible on the whole mountain route, thus driving both on the mountain-side, as well as on the valley-side track in both directions. This allowed "flying overhauls", so at full speed a fast passenger train could overtake a slow, heavy freight train on the open track. This is still largely possible today, even if the track can no longer be changed everywhere.
In 2016, after the opening of the base tunnel, it became quiet on the mountain route. The SBB reduced the passenger traffic by the route was served only hourly with a TILO Flirt the regional train Ticino-Lombardy. However, it often happens that in case of problems in the base tunnel suddenly again with all trains on the mountain route must be avoided. For maintenance reasons, turnouts were welded and rendered unusable, which today can lead to operational problems. What the future brings on this route must be revealed. Our track does not know these limitations, in the Train Simulator is still full change mode possible.
A first highlight of the Gotthard route are the bridges above Amsteg-Silenen. - The Kerstelenbach bridge over the entrance to the Maderanertal - The Intschi Reuss Bridge, highest bridge of the SBB, (77 meters high) under the railway track is a pedestrian tunnel for the population of Ried - The Secken Viaduct in near of Gurtnellen, originally the first stone bridge on the Gotthard
Particularly impressive is the route from Gurtnellen to Göschenen. With helical tunnels, the railway here overcomes a height difference of almost 400 meters. Viaducts, bridges, tunnels and galleries alternate here, a challenge for the maintenance of this route. Avalanches,
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rockfalls, landslides require constant monitoring.
Here is an overview of this section:
Gurtnellen on the left, 740 m above sea level, on the right at number 17 the height 1100 m above sea level at Göschenen
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Legend:
1 Pfaffensprung - Reservoir, water intake for SBB power plant Amsteg 2 Häggrigenbach - Gallery, 92 m Läge, in the valley floor below 3 Muhren tunnel, 53 m long, between Pfaffensprung- and Muhren tunnel view of Gurtnellen station 4 Pfaffensprung- spiral tunnel, 1'476 m lang 5 Mühle tunnel, 88 m lang, after „untere Meienreussbrücke“ 60 m long 6 AIrchbergtunnel, 300 m long (Train passes under the church of Wassen) 7 Stahlloch tunnel, 40 m long 8 Leggistein – spiral tunnel, 1'090 m 9 Obere Meienreussbrücke 54m long and Meienkreuz tunnel 78 m long 10 Mittlere Entschigtalgalerie 185 m, mittlere Meienreussbrücke 122 m long 11 Obere Entschigtalgalerie 102 m 12 Kellerbachbrücke 70 m 13 Wassen station 14 Wattiger spiral tunnel, 1084 m 15 Rohrbach tunnel, 230 m 16 Keeper's house Eggwald 17 Rohrbach-Tunnel bridge (viaduct) 61m + entrance gallery, a special feature 18 Naxberg tunnel 1'570 m long, shortly before Göschenen station
The Rohrbach Bridge is a special feature. Probably the only tunnel bridge in the world. To protect the train from falling avalanches, the bridge over the Rohrbach was built as a concrete tunnel and designed so that an avalanche can not harm the structure.
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Trains on the Gotthard north ramp:
The "Gotthard Panorama Express", which gave its name to this additional package for the Train Simulator, is an SBB tourist special train introduced in 2016. It usually runs between Easter and the autumn days, in the morning from Lugano in the Ticino to Flüelen in the Urnerland and back in the afternoon. Between Flüelen and Lucerne, the journey is supplemented by connecting to a steamboat on Lake Lucerne. In 2016, 2017 and 2018, the train carried 3 panoramic cars 1st class, a 2nd class passenger car and a passenger car with windows that can be opened as photo cars. From 2019, the 2nd class will not be on offer anymore.
After these "lean" years on the Gotthard mountain route, where only the FLIRT vehicles of Ticino's S-Bahn service ran hourly, it is planned that the changes for 2020 will bring life back to the Gotthard. From then on, trains going through the Südostbahn will connect the centers in the north with the cities in Ticino via the mountain route.
Now we wish the TS engine driver a lot of fun while driving over the northern ramp of the mountain route.
Good ride Your team from Simtrain.ch
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> 4 - The rolling stock for the Gotthard Panorama-Express
4.1 – Player engine
The package of the "Gotthard Panorma-Express Northd" contains the following locomotives:
- The Re 460 red, number variable (adjustable in the editor) - The Re 460 105 „Owl“ Advertising paint of the Swiss Association Locomotive driver VSLF - The Re 460 098 „Gottardo 2016“ Advertising paint for the opening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel 2016
The locomotive Re 460 from SBB is mainly used for passenger trains of all AInds. In exceptional cases, it can also pull freight trains for SBB Cargo. Until 2016 this locomotive was regularly seen on the Gotthard for express trains next to the Re 4/4 ". The locomotive has multiple control (multiple traction possible) and can also be used at the train in commuter trains, in conjunction with control car.
4.2 – The coachs
Included in the package are the cars:
- Apm 61 - Panorama car 1st class 7 of these cars used to be internationally used and very popular Today they are in service on the Gotthard and for extra trains
- Bpm 61 gray / white - 2nd class coach, air-conditioned Approved for international use
- Bpm 51 gray / white - 2nd class car Nationally usable car, window for opening (photo car at the Gotthard)
- Container car Sgjkkmms the DB, freight cars Loaded with different containers
4.3 – Vehicles for AI traffic
Also included are used as vehicles for AI traffic, ie without cab and not as a player vehicle:
- The RABe 523 / flirt of the S-Bahn train (line S2 train-Erstfeld) A 4-part multiple unit, built by Stadler-Rail
- The RABe 524 / Flirt of the TILO (regional train Ticino-Lombardy) 4 or 6 parts on the way in Ticino and Northern Italy Built for both AC (SBB) and DC in Italy
- The class 185 of the DB (Deutsche Bahn version) Built by Bombardier, this locomotive is often hit on the Gotthard
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5.1 – Driving School / The locomotive SBB Re 460
Description:
The SBB's Re 460 is one of the "parade horses" of the Swiss Federal Railways. Since 1991 in use for passenger / express trains on the whole network. First in use on the high-traffic east- west connection, the locomotive can now be found on the Gotthard in front of almost all passenger trains. Designed for a maximum speed of 200 km / h, the locomotive is universally applicable. More data is - continuous power 6'100 kW - Starting tractive force 300kN - Weight 84t
Equipped with multiple control, the machine can be used both as a train locomotive at the top of the train, also for double traction, but also in conjunction with control cars at the end of the train. Perfectly suitable for the now standard shuttle trains. The locomotive also has a speed pre-selection, which should facilitate the work of the locomotive driver. On the Gotthard, however, with gradients of 27‰ often has to be corrected manually.
Installation:
When taAIng over the locomotive this is switched off. First of all, the engine driver has to put the machine into operation. Externally you can see a locomotive when it is occupied and put into operation on the track. This is visible on the activated top lighting.
The commissioning can be done with the mouse in the cab by pressing the switching elements or simply with the button function. Please read the chapter "Driving School" below.
Keyboard mapping:
Basically, the key functions of the Train Simulator apply, which can be defined there in the properties. However, the Simtrain's Lok Re 460 has more options to operate the train. Read more in the chapter "driving school" or consult the compilation of the keyboard functions in the appendix to this document.
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> 5.2 – The Re 460 cab
- Start the scenario "driving school Re 460 - Switch to the driver's cab after the start message - First look around and move your mouse over the keys and levers - The functions are displayed
Overview of the controls and displays
Communications- Display- Operation- console Console Console Door Speedo Conntrol
Dead-man switch
loco brake Train brake Travel switch Speed selection (shunting brake) (Driving-Brakes)
The operation of the locomotive can be done in Train Simulator optionally by: - - Click on the controls with the mouse - - Keyboard input (each function is assigned a letter - - Operation via interface F4
In the settings of the Train Simulator the game control has to be set to EXPERT in order to operate all functions. In the tab "Controls" the input method "Mouse / Keyboard" should be selected.
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> 5.3 - Put engine into operation
First, we will now put the locomotive into operation. This is possible by entering the function letters via the keyboard or with the mouse by clicAIng on the buttons in the driver's cab. For this we look at the control console in the cab. If you move the mouse over the keys, the functions are displayed:
Windscreen wiper Main switch (m) Cab light Stages 1-2-3 (v) Pantograph (p) Key- Switch (k)
Reversing switch Train lighting (w=forward) On - Off (s= backward)
Now put the locomotive into operation in this order:
- turn key switch to ON (letter k) - raise pantograph (letter p) - switch on main switch (letter m) - switch on top lighting (letter h) - cab lighting on (letter f) - Reversing switch forward (letter w)
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2. Preparation for driving
Let us now consider the control organs required for the journey, as far as they can be operated in the TS:
Speedometer Door control Red mark = left open all close right open preselected Instrument V/max lighting windshield wipers Sander (x) Reset tool SIFA (q) Horn
headlights
1.
Loco-Brake Travel switch Train-Brake Preselection V/max
Found everything? - then let's have a look at the functions:
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The speedometer and speed preselection:
The speedometer shows the current speed. At the outer edge you see a red mark, which is in the home position at "0". This is the display of the set target speed. With the lever on the right you can set this DESIRED speed as soon as the locomotive is in operation. (Keys Y and C) Switch the TARGET speed to 80 km / h
The locomotive brake, also called shunting brake:
This brake is used for maneuvering and acts only on the wheels of the locomotive. With keyboard control use the keys? and ^
The train brake (driver's brake valve):
This acts on the entire train and is used both while driving for additional braAIng effect, as well as for stopping. (Keyboard = ö / ü)
The driving switch:
The train driver regulates the train journey. In middle position is "neutral". Pushed forward, the train accelerates and the electric brake acts from the center to the rear. During the journey, the speed is primarily influenced by this controller, ie both accelerated and braked. (Keys A / D)
The reversing switch:
The reversing switch has 3 positions. In the middle "neutral", then forward and backward.
The dead man’s handle and acknowledgment switch:
If no control is moved for a long time or the train passes a warning signal, the drivers safty device alarm will sound. The lamp flashes and, if not acknowledged within a useful time, emergency braAIng takes place. To acknowledge, you can either switch the button with the mouse or press the letter Q on the keyboard. After a possible emergency braAIng, the locomotive must be put into operation again.
For a first trip, I recommend that you now turn on the interface F4 and drive through this control.
Shuntingt / Signal release:
If the signal is red, you may need to continue your journey as a maneuver (example: Szenaro driving school). In this case, proceed as follows:
- Press TAB while driving forward - Press CTRL + TAB while driving backward - If permission is given, press and hold R (maneuver button) - Passing by the red signal - Release the maneuvering button
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> 5.4 - The control organ "Interface F4" in the TS: train brake - brake display driver's safety device reversing switch - switch emergency brake travel switch - views
time next Stop
Strecken-Vorschau
2D- your location next waypoint break map log book next signall cab exchange clutch menu limits change
Switch: Here you switch upper line = windscreen wiper, locomotive lights, pantograph Middle line = stop register (T), loading / unloading, and Sander Lower line = Horn
Views:
Here you select the camera view (head left from window, driver's cab, right head out of window, pass by, coupling view, outside front, outside rear, passenger view etc. Also click here for changing the cab or for image zoom. Just try it.
Stop register / door operation:
At stations with a passenger change the following procedure is necessary, so that the stop is correctly registered in the TS and the red time bar in the interface runs correctly:
- Stop train - register stop (press "T" key) - open doors on corresponding side (key U or O) - Wait until the shutdown command arrives - close the doors (press the L key) - Wait until all doors are closed - Depart
Red bar in HUD F4:
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6 The signals of the Gotthard mountain route
Originally there were signals of the "Swiss signal system L" at the Gotthard. Over time, especially since opening the route for foreign railway companies and train drivers from other countries, this has often been a problem. The Swiss signal system is very different from that of other countries. So then was gradually switched to the "signal system N" (N = new). However, a complete replacement of the previous signals of the system L did not exist.
Since the opening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel in 2016, the changeover to the valley lines up to the entrance of the base tunnel to cab signaling has taken place. This signaling, which is also used in the new base tunnel and on the high-speed line Olten-Bern, has resulted in the stationary signals being reduced on all these routes. Thus, there are no more light signals on the section Flüelen to tunnel entrance of the base tunnel before Erstfeld. Vehicles that are not set up for the cab signaling can therefore no longer run on these routes without a preload locomative. This is particularly problematic for the operation of SBB-Historic, where in the depot Erstfeld old vehicles are set, maintained and with which historic trains are driven. These SBB-owned veterans can only ride southbound in solitude.
For this add-on to the Train Simulator, we have uniformly installed the System L so that the TS locomotive driver can ride the entire route without restriction. "Gotthard-Panorama- Express" presents the situation before the year 2016, but signal wise the time before the introduction of the System N at the Gotthard. Engine drivers from other countries thus have the opportunity to explore the original Swiss signal system. Use the signal boards attached to this manual.
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7. Scenarios / train driver service Gotthard Panorama-Express Nord
Journeys to the GPE (Gotthard-Panorama-Express) can be found in the registers:
- DRIVING / standard = 7 train driver services - RIDE / Free Play = 7 starting positions for free play - DRIVE / Quick Drive = free choice of vehicles and the track - DRIVE / Free Game = Explore the route from various starting points
Start over TRAVEL - free play (choose route freely, maneuver points manually):
FSp_01 from Axenberg to south, Drive uphill FSp_02 from Flüelen uphill FSp_03 from Erstfeld to Gotthard, uphill FSp_04 from depot to north (from Erstfeld tot he lake Lucerne) FSp_05 from Pfaffensprung to Göschenen FSp_06 from Pfaffensprung downhill FSp_07 from Göschenen to Urnersee, drive down the valley
Start with Quick Drive:
QD_01 from Axenfels to the Gotthard tunnel QD_02 from Gotthard tunnel tot he lake Lucerne QD_03 from Flüelen with Regio uphill QD_04 Regio from Göschenen to Flüelen QD_05 Erstfeld track 4 uphill QD_06 Gurtnellen factory for the Erstfeld depot QD_07 from Depot Erstfeld to Flüelen
Start with Standard:
GPE_00 Driving school with loc Re 460 depot
GPE_01 Gotthard-Panoramaexpress South-North
Composition: Lok- Photo car – Car 2.Kl. - 3 Pano cars Engine: Re460 „Gottardo 2016“ Weather: Rain / Spring Start: 11.05 at Göschenen Destination: Flüelen (arr 11.47) Description: Trip with stopover in Erstfeld, without maneuvers
GPE_02 Gotthard-Panoramaexpress North-South Composition: Engine -3 Pano cars – Cars 2.Kl. – Photographers car Engine: Re460 „Gottardo 2016“ Weather:: sunny / Spring Start 14.00 at Flüelen Destination: Göschenen (arrival 14.41) Description: At the start, cross over the locomotive of the train arrived Then drive with stopover in Erstfeld
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GPE_03 Panorama-Express Winter time – a special trip Composition: 3 Pano Cars – 2 Cars 2. Kl. Engine: Re460 red Weather: light snowfall / winter Start: 13.30 at Flüelen Destination: Göschenen (arrival 14.20h) Description: Start from depot Erstfeld to Flüelen Take over in Flüelen car and drive to Göschenen Intermediate stops in Flüelen and Erstfeld
GPE_04 Replacement traffic due to road closure in the Upper-country Composition: engine with 7 cars Engine: Re460 „red“ Weather: „Winter's Tale“ / Winter Start: 13.10 at Flüelen Gruonbach (Axentunnel) Destination: Gotthard tunnel ( arrival 13.56h) Description: Train stops at all stations (Replacement for bus traffic due to avalanche)
GPE_05 Replacement traffic downhill due to road closure Composition: Engine + 8 cars Engine: Re 460 “red” + 8 cars Weather: nice weather / autumn Start: 17.30 h at Göschenen Destination: Flüelen Gruonbach Axenberg ( arr. 18.17 h ) Description: Landslides, rockfall, avalanche danger in Upper-country These are all possible reasons for roadblock Then the train has to serve the villages Drive Göschenen - Flüelen with stops at all stations
GPE_06 Heavy passenger train uphill Composition: 2 engines + 15 cars Engine: Re 460 „Owl“ and Re 460 „red“ Weather: nice weather / autumn Start: 16.30h at Axenberg Destination: Göschenen (arrival 17.20h) Description: Evening mood on the Gotthard, drive with stop in Flüelen, Altdorf and Erstfeld – Put away at the finish 1st loco
GPE_07 Interregio downhill Composition: InterRegio engine + 12 cars Engine: Re 460 „Owl“ Weather: „April Weather“ in autumn Start: 15.10h at Göschenen Destination: Axenberg at Lake Uri (arrival 15.52h) Description: One challenge is the economical braAIng Drive with stops in Göschenen, Gurtnellen, Erstfeld and Flüelen
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8. Keyboard Assignment GPE Gotthard North:
Engine-operation:
K control current Key switch on / off P Pantograph up / down M Main switch on / off
Drive :
A Throttle upshift D Throttle reduce + electr. brake W Reversing switch forward S Reversing switch backward 0 - revesing Ü Train brake release brake Ö Train brake brake ? Engine brake release ^ Engine brake Release loco brake R Manover button (overrun red signals) Press while passing by C Speed – preselection reduce Y Speed - preselection increase X Sanders on / off Backspace Emergency brake
Operation in general:
H Front lighting locomotive 3 lights, turn on SHIFT+ H Front lighting locomotive all out CTRL+ H Front headlight locomotive on / off F Cab lighting on / off CTRL+ F Cab lighting brighter SHIFT+ F Cab lighting dark I Instrument lighting dark SHIFT+ I Instrument lighting brighter B Lens hood down / up V Windshield wipers on / off SHIFT+ V Windshield wipers slower / off G Turn over the switch in front of the train CTRL+ G Turn over the switch behind the train Q SIFA diver safty device Confirm alarm CTRL+ ENTER SIFA diver safty device deactivate / activate Space Locomotive whistle Conform Spaceeertasten TAB Signal release for passing by red, forward CTRL+TAB Signal release for passing by in red, backwards
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At train stop: T To register Stop Passenger change / load goods O Doors open the right side of the train U Doors open the left side of the train L Dors close all doors SHIFT+ T Loading / unloading Unload goods CTRL+ + Driver position change Forward CTRL+ - Driver position change to the rear
General:
CTRL+ Q End the ride Finish the scenario CTRL+ E Editor Startup while driving SHIFT+ Z Framerate Show on / off
Camera settings:
Arrow left View from the driver's seat Sitz Lokführer linke Seite Right arrow View from the driver's seat Sitz Lokführer rechte Seite Forward arrow zoom increase Arrow backwards zoom reduce 1 View from driver's cab 2 View outside, front part of the train 3 View outside, rear tension part 4 View outside 5 View Interior / Passenger view 6 View on front clutch 7 View bird's-eye view 8 View free camera 9 View 2D map / map view on / off
Function keys:
F1 job list on / off F2 Save save scenario F3 Interface small instrument display F4 Interface big Speed controller and switch and indicator F5 Status display 1x = small display, 2x= all display F6 Display track designations F6+F7 Display Vehicle numbers F8 Display Destination display F9 F10 F11 F12 Screen picture
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9 - Signal system "L" standard gauge railway
Driving term Signal image Signal image Meaning Distant signal Main signal
STOP FB 0
Stop Stop at the red signal
Free ride FB 1
Drive with line speed
Reduced speed FB 2 40 Km/h
Reduced speed FB 3 60 Km/h
old signal concept
FB 4 At SBB on the Gotthard not used anymore
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Driving term Signal image Signal image Meaning Distant signal Main signal
FB 5 Reduced speed 90 Km/h
FB 6 Short driveway
Next signal must Stop to be expected
Dwarf signal
Pposition Signal Meaning horizontally STOP
Stop in front of the dwarf signal
vertical
Free ride
diagonally At the next dwarf signal must Stop to be expected.
(Meaning as signal concept 6)
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Signal board
Slow driving areas
Advance signal on braAIng distance Number x 10 = Speed limit
Slow driving areas
main signal from here applies the speed limit
Slow driving areas
End of the speed limit
From here the permissible line speed applies again
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Curve speed
Distant signall Permitted cornering speed Upper number for trains except row "R" Lower number for train row R (increased cornering speed)
If only one number exists, then the for all trains
If the number is on round signal, then this applies for trains with increased cornering speed (Tilting trains)
Curve speed
Main signal
From here the signal applies top speed
Curve speed
End signal
From here again applies the allowed route speed
Whistle signal To give warning signal
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End of the overhead line
Vehicles with raised pantograph have to stop here
Holding position
Blackboard indicates that is in braking distance a stop is located
Holding position
Breakpoint for all trains
Holding position S-Bahn
Holding position for one unit of the train
Possible stops are 1, 2, 3 or 4 These panels show the engine driver where he has to stop his train
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8 The service timetables / route table
In Switzerland called "service timetable", in Germany "book timetable". These printed timetable works for the engine driver have not existed in this form for some time. Today, the engine driver has a computer on which all this is visible and always up to date. We have revived the documents for our TS locomotive drivers. The service timetable complements the route tables, which contain the details of the route. The service timetable then contains the details of the train in question, such as track usage, drive-by and departure times and permitted speeds. The service timetables of this add-on are somewhat simplified and contain all the information needed for the respective trip. They are:
Column Km: Distance AIlometer of the respective place. At the Gotthard is the AIlometer 0.00 in the station of Immensee between Lucerne and Arth Goldau. Our route starts in Flüelen- Gruonbach on Lake Lucerne at km 29.300 and ends in the Gotthard tunnel approximately at 71,000 km
Column Place / Name: At stations, the station name is noted here. In italics written and marked with a triangle are lane change points, ie places on the track, where the trains can change from the left to the right track and vice versa. On the Gotthard, trains can run on both tracks signal wise, so that overtaAIng in full driving are possible. If there is an indication in the Name column on the right in italics, such as "K Exit" attached, this means that an extension curve with reduced speed must be driven here. Information such as "Bloc 66" in italics shows the location of the block signals, ie main signals on the track. In order to enable a fast train sequence many short signal distances are present at the Gotthard. These make it possible that at intervals of 3 minutes trains can drive consecutively.
Spalte V/max. Station: Hier ist die Geschwindigkeit angegeben, mit der durch das Stationsgebiet gefahren werden darf bei grünem Signal, also bei Fahrbegriff 1. Ist keine Angabe notiert, so gilt für das Stationsgebiet die Streckengeschwindigkeit.
Column V / max distance: If the maximum allowed speed is noted on the route between the stations. No entry means that the speed is unchanged from the previous section.
Column track: Here it is specified which station track is to be driven as a control track.
Time: If a time is specified, then this is the departure time at this station. If two entries are noted, then this is arrival and departure time. If the time is in brackets, then it is the transit time, so it is usually not stopped.
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Column Comments: It is noted here, if something needs to be done or respected. For train crossings, we have specified the type of AI trains to be followed here for our TS train drivers.
Column AI:
Here is indicated which AI-train should be considered at this station. Just as the engineer in front of the computer had this duty timetable in front of him, so we recommend that you have the scenario next to the keyboard or on a second screen when driving the scenarios.
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Scenery Design Urs Mayer
Re 460 Train, AI Simon Bühlmann
Object building, houses Urs Mayer, Simon Bühlmann
Scenarios Ernst Triet
Signal systems Mathias Gundlach, Ernst Triet, Urs Mayer
Beta testing Walter Götz, Walter Ramp, Ernst Triet, Urs Mayer, Alex Brander
Manual Ernst Triet
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Driving Erstfeld in front of the depot Page 1 school Re 460
The driving school can be found in the TS under Drive / STANDARD, scenario title = GPE_00 - driving school. We recommend that you read paragraph 5 in the manual before starting the "driving school". There you will find all the descriptions necessary for your journey.
Engine operation: You can operate the locomotive with a keyboard, with the mouse in the HUD F4 or by operating the original shift elements in the driver's cab. For keyboard mapping, print out the Keyboard Usage chapter in the appendix to this document.
Start: At the start of the scenario, you are in front of the depot Erstfeld. Get in the driver's cab (view 1) and have a look around.
First drive: After completing the theory, put the loco into operation and drive to the first breakpoint on track A23. Stop there in such a way that the locomotive is on the track section below in the route preview in the HUD. Properly stopped then gives a red bar at the bottom left, which you must let run off. At the expiration of this holding bar, you will receive a message with instructions on what to do.
Cab exchange: For this procedure you must be in the driver's cab (view 1). Before you leave your cab, the train must be safe. Proceed as follows:
- Brake train, must stand - Put the reversing switch in neutral position (middle, 0%) - Now in the menu "Views" on cab change "click - Now you get into the other cab of your locomotive. For trains with multiple traction, it goes from cab to cab, from locomotive to locomotive - Turn on the headlights in the new cab and bring the reversing switch in the direction of travel
Couple car: If the settings in the settings menu of the Train Simulator are set correctly, it is sufficient to carefully approach the cars (up to 5 km / h) to couple.
Uncouple car: To do this, open the coupling menu in the HUD at the bottom left. You will see your train. Before uncoupling the cars, you should apply the handbrake. This is done by clicAIng on the wheels of the corresponding car in the clutch menu. You will see the brake symbols on the wheels. To release the clutches click on the clutches in the clutch menu, which then open.
Stop and operate doors: Each time you arrive at a platform track where your train must stop as scheduled, press the T key first. If your train is on the correct place, the red bar will appear at the bottom left of the HUD. Now the doors can be opened (U for left, O for right). To close the doors again, press the L key.
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Course of the "driving school", scenario GPE_00:
1. From the depot drive forward to turning on track A23. Stop there and wait for the red bar
2. After changing the driver's cab, it goes back to track 5, where 3 cars are hitched
3. Then backwards to turn on track 82
4. Now move forward to platform 2, where the passengers board
5. Short stop in Altdorf, track 5
6. Next stop in Flüelen, track 2, where your turn is turned. Upon request, hang the cars and drive around the train on track 1. Please follow the instructions of your train boss.
7. Re-attach the wagons on track 2 and let passengers board
8. Next stop is Altdorf. Note the correct breakpoint
9. Next stop is Erstfeld, also note the correct stop here
10. Now it goes without stops to Gurtnellen. For entry into shunting must possibly signal release be required
11. In Gurtnellen according to instructions, park wagon on track 23 and secure
12. Pick up freight cars in the Gurtnellen factory track
13. Drive to Amsteg with lane change in Zgraggen
14. Amsteg, track 4 suspend the cars and secure
15. Continue back to Erstfeld
16. Park the locomotive in front of the depot
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GPE_01 Gotthard Panorama-Express South - North page 1
V/max V/max Km Place / Name Track Time Remark AI Station Route Gotthard tunnel 71.000 north
70.400 Göschenen 80 80 2 11.08 11.10 InterRegio AI01
68.800 Block 68 66.300 Eggwald ( 13 ) Goods train AI02 65.600 Block 65 Tilo AI03
62.800 Wassen 2 ( 17 ) Engine AI00
61.000 Block 60 58.100 Pfaffensprung ( 20 ) Overhaul freight train AI00 57.400 Block 57 InterRegio AI04
54.400 Gurtnellen 2 ( 24 )
Goods train AI05 53.000 Block 52 50.200 Zgraggen ( 27 ) 49.800 Intschi 49.400 Block 48
46.500 Amsteg-Silenen 2 ( 30 )
45.100 Block 44 Express train AI06
41.600 Erstfeld 95 140 2 11.34 11.35
40.200 Block 40 38.200 Ried 37.700 Block 36
35.300 Altdorf 125 3 ( 38 ) 140
32.300 Flüelen 125 90 1 11.45 90
29.9 Block 68 29.300 Gruonbach 80
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GPE_02 Gotthard Panorama-Express North - South page 1
V/max V/max Km Place / Name Track Time Remark AI Station Route
Engne takeover Engine over 29.300 from the south 80 1 14.00 Track 3-93 to the train retracted train
32.300 Flüelen 90 1 14.09 Goods train AI01 125 140 14.10 InterRegio AI02
35.300 Altdorf 140 2 (13 ) Express train AI03 125
37.000 Block 36 38.200 Ried Flirt AI04 39.400 Block 40
41.600 Erstfeld 95 80 1 14.19 InterRegio AI05 14.20
43.700 Block 44 Goods train AI06 46.500 Amsteg-Silenen 3 ( 24 )
48.200 Block 48 49.800 Intschi Overhaul freight train AI07 50.200 Zgraggen ( 27 ) Tilo AI08 51.600 Block 52
54.400 Gurtnellen 1 ( 30 )
Train AI10
55.800 Block 57 58.100 Pfaffensprung ( 34 ) Overhaul freight train AI09 59.800 Block 60
62.800 Wassen 3 ( 38 )
64.500 Block 65 66.300 Eggwald ( 40 ) TILO Flirt AI11 67.800 Block 68
70.400 Göschenen 80 3 14.45 90
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GPE_03 Gotthard-Panorama-Express Winter time page 1
V/max V/max Km Place / Name Statio Track Time Remark AI Routee n
29.300 Erstfeld 40 140 4 13.33 Loco to train track 4 S-Bahn Flirt AI01 Altdorf 3 ( 36 ) InterRegio AI02
Goods train AI03 32.300 Flüelen 90 2 13.40 1 13.43 Expres train AI04 125 140 13.45
35.300 Altdorf 140 2 ( 48 ) 125
38.200 Ried InterRegio AI05
41.600 Erstfeld 95 80 1 13.52 Hang the loco on the back 13.53
S-Bahn Tilo AI06 46.500 Amsteg-Silenen 3 ( 57 )
Lokal train 3 Loco AI07
49.800 Intschi ( 00 ) 50.200 Zgraggen ( 01 ) Overhaul freight train
54.400 Gurtnellen 1 ( 04 )
58.100 Pfaffensprung ( 08 ) S-Bahn TILO AI08
62.800 Wassen 3 ( 11 ) Gotthard Panorama-Expr AI09
Expres train AI10 66.300 Eggwald ( 15 )
Goods train AI11
70.400 Göschenen 80 3 14.20 Get off the tour group
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GPE_04 Replacement traffic due to road closure in the Upper- page 1 country
V/max V/max Km Place / Name Track Time Remark AI Station Route
29.300 Gruonbach 80 13.10
Interregio AI01 32.300 Flüelen 90 3 13.14 125 140 13.15 S-Bahn Flirt AI02
35.300 Altdorf 140 5 13.18 IC Expres train AI03 125 13.19
37.000 Block 36 Mixed train AI04 38.200 Ried ( 22 ) 39.400 Block 40
41.600 Erstfeld 95 80 1 13.24 S-Bahn TILO AI05 13.25 Overhaul freight train AI06 43.700 Block 44
46.500 Amsteg-Silenen 3 13.30 InterRegio AI07
48.200 Block 48 49.800 Intschi ( 33 ) Goods train 2 Locos AI08 50.200 Zgraggen ( 34 ) Panorama-Express AI09 51.600 Block 52
54.400 Gurtnellen 1 13.38
55.800 Block 57 58.100 Pfaffensprung ( 42 ) 59.800 Block 60
62.800 Wassen 3 13.46 Train AI10
64.500 Block 65 InterRegio AI11 66.300 Eggwald ( 50 ) 67.800 Block 68 S-Bahn TILO AI12
70.400 Göschenen 80 3B 13.53 90 13.55
Gotthard-Tunnel 63
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GPE_05 Replacement traffic downhill due to road closure page 1
V/max V/max Km Place / Name Track Time Remark AI Station Route 71.000 1 17.30 Attach car
70.400 Göschenen 80 80 1 17.35 In front TILO Flirt AI01
68.800 Block 68 Goods train AI02 66.300 Eggwald ( 38 ) Regio AI03 65.600 Block 65
62.800 Wassen 2 17.44 InterCity AI04
61.000 Block 60 58.100 Pfaffensprung ( 45 ) 57.400 Block 57
54.400 Gurtnellen 1 17.53 TILO Flirt AI05 Overhaul empty train AI00
53.000 Block 52 Panorama-Express AI06 50.200 Zgraggen ( 56 ) 49.800 Intschi ( 57 ) 49.400 Block 48
46.500 Amsteg-Silenen 2 (18.01) InterCity AI07
45.100 Block 44
41.600 Erstfeld 95 140 4 18.07 TILO Flirt AI01 18.08 Goods train AI00 InterRegio AI08
40.200 Block 40 38.200 Ried ( 10 ) 37.700 Block 36
35.300 Altdorf 125 5 18.14 S-Bahn Flirt AI00 140
32.300 Flüelen 125 90 2 18.18 Goods train AI09 90 18.19
29.9 Block 68 29.300 Gruonbach 80 229 ( 21 )
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GPE_06 Heavy passenger train uphill page 1
V/max V/max Km Place / Name Track Time Remark AI Station Route FIRT in front AI01 29.300 Gruonbach 80 16.31
InterRegio AI02 32.300 Flüelen 90 3 16.37 125 140 16.38 Flirt AI03
35.300 Altdorf 140 1 16.42 Local Goods train AI04 125 16.43
37.000 Block 36 Goods train AI00 38.200 Ried ( 45 ) Expres train AI05 39.400 Block 40
41.600 Erstfeld 95 80 1 16.49 Goods train AI06 16.50 TILO Flirt AI01 Panorama-Express AI07 43.700 Block 44
46.500 Amsteg-Silenen 3 ( 55 )
48.200 Block 48 49.800 Intschi ( 57 ) 50.200 Zgraggen ( 58 ) 51.600 Block 52
54.400 Gurtnellen 3 ( 02 ) Overhaul freight train AI00 Train AI08
55.800 Block 57 58.100 Pfaffensprung ( 06 ) Loco maneuvers AI09 59.800 Block 60
Tilo 524 AI10 62.800 Wassen 3 ( 09 )
64.500 Block 65 66.300 Eggwald ( 12 ) 67.800 Block 68 Expres train AI11
70.400 Göschenen 80 2 17.17 90 1 Turn off the locomotive
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GPE_07 Interregio downhill page 1
V/max V/max Km Place / Name Track Time Remark AI Station Route 71.000 Gotthardtunnel nord
70.400 Göschenen 80 80 2 15.10 Regio in front AI01 15.14
68.800 Block 68 66.300 Eggwald ( 18 ) Panorama-Express AI02 65.600 Block 65
62.800 Wassen 3 (21) Train AI00
61.000 Block 60 58.100 Pfaffensprung ( 25 ) Goods train AI03 57.400 Block 57
54.400 Gurtnellen 2 15.31 2 Locos AI00
53.000 Block 52 TILO Flirt AI04 50.200 Zgraggen ( 34 ) 49.800 Intschi ( 35 ) 49.400 Block 48 Overhaul freight train AI05
46.500 Amsteg-Silenen 2 ( 38 )
45.100 Block 44
41.600 Erstfeld 95 140 2 15.43 TILO Flirt AI01 Goods train AI00
40.200 Block 40 38.200 Ried ( 45 ) Flirt S-Bahn AI07 37.700 Block 36
35.300 Altdorf 125 3 ( 47 ) 140
32.300 Flüelen 125 90 2 15.50 various trains 90
29.9 Block 68 29.300 Gruonbach 80
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