OR, RailDriver, and stubborn independent brake.

[RichF]

Using my RailDriver in OR, no matter what route, and after numerous calibrations, I can't get the independent (loco) brake lower than 8%. It bottoms out at either 8 or 9%. Hard to tell if the loco brake is actually on, or that the HUD is giving a false reading. Anyone else seeing this? I use the RailDriver Fix interface with MSTS (Win7) and the loco brake will go to zero percent, but not in OR.

Thanks,
Rich

[longiron]

I use the RailDriver Fix interface with MSTS (Win7) and the loco brake will go to zero percent, but not in OR.

Thanks,
Rich

Rich,
RailDriver Fix Interface for Win7 is needed for MSTS, not OpenRails. The OR team developed a native interface and requires no extra software or fixes. There have been recent threads on how to properly set up RD with OpenRails.

[RichF]

Hi Longiron. My explaination wasn't too clear. RD with the Fix interface works (loco brake goes to 0%) when I use it in MSTS. I don't use the Fix interface with OR. I followed the OR instructions on installing the RD software and calibration. RD console works in OR except for not being able to go lower than 8% with the loco brake. I am curious if others have similar experiences. I will look for threads for proper set up, perhaps I missed something.

Thank You for responding!

Rich