Exactly how to release emergency brakes.

[prr4ever]

Probably it is my misunderstanding. I often have difficulty releasing the brakes on the consist after going into emergency. I have tried initializing, bail off, plain old brake release and several combinations. Is there an easy way to do this? I just want to pump up and go! The BC just stays at max and does not release. Even with a short consist of perhaps 5 cars.

[crstagg]

RTFM MSTS CD \\TechDocs\Eng_and_wag_file_reference_guide.doc page 14

Parameter

Notes

Default setting

Typical settings

Setting limits

Section (Engine or wagon)

EmergencyResChargingRate

The maximum rate that the emergency res. can increase pressure at in psi per second.

10

5 plus

Positive number.

Engine

EngineBrakesControllerEmergencyBrakeTimePenalty

The minimum time for which the engine brake can be applied before they may be released following an emergency application of the brakes (in seconds).

120 seconds.

0 to 120 seconds.

Positive number.

Engine

TrainBrakesControllerEmergencyBrakeTimePenalty

The minimum time for which the train brake can be applied before they may be released following an emergency application of the brakes (in seconds).

120 seconds.

0 to 120 seconds.

Positive number.

Engine

[dcarleton]

RTFM MSTS CD \\TechDocs\Eng_and_wag_file_reference_guide.doc page 14

Except that he's asking about OR, not MSTS.

In OR, if you've had an emergency application, first hit the Backspace key. Then hold down the semicolon key to make sure that your brake handle is set to Release. Then the brakes will pump up, or you can initialize.

[prr4ever]

Emergency brale release (OR)

Except that he's asking about OR, not MSTS.

In OR, if you've had an emergency application, first hit the Backspace key. Then hold down the semicolon key to make sure that your brake handle is set to Release. Then the brakes will pump up, or you can initialize.

Thanks, figured there was an easy way out of this. The "Manual" leaves something to be desired, which of course, is to be expected as the programmers already have their hands full. I am really getting to enjoy OR.

[rrroberttt]

In explore mode, use Control M, then, when brakes release, press Control M again. You should now be able to release the brakes as normal. Either quick release, or semi-colon.

[prr4ever]

Emergency brake release

In explore mode, use Control M, then, when brakes release, press Control M again. You should now be able to release the brakes as normal. Either quick release, or semi-coln.

Well, I never run explore mode. I make my own activities and run them. I do normally run OR in manual because MSTS limits us to the defined path in activities. In OR I can switch manually and get into sidings, business's yards etc. I will try your method in manual on an activity.

[scottb613]

Hi Dave,

Just get ready for a whole new world with activities - as long as someone writes them to take advantage of ORTS's new features... AI Trains can pick up and drop off as many cars as you want with extremely complex switching activities - AI Helpers can automatically connect and disconnect from player's train doing activities both before and after its time as helper - AI trains can blow horns on demand... I find myself just sitting back and watching activities without ever entering the cab of the player train... It really is quite remarkable...

Regards,
Scott

[prr4ever]

Emer brakes

Thanks Scott,

It took a while to get used to MSTS when it first was released with all the bugs and problems. I have gotten all the fixes and updates so it is not too bad to use now.

I had read a lot of grumbling about ORTS and so was slow to try it. I have found it quite real and am enjoying trying to learn all the many functions. I will get more used to the basic daily use stuff and then venture into the more complex areas. It is very compatable with MSTS routes, rolling stock and activities which is fantastic.

I have no doubt I will be posting ehre more often as I try to learn all the functions.

Dave

[sidharth kumar]

Thank you so much....helped a lot