Upcoming Games

(UTC times)


Full list
Add a game

Upcoming Events

No events to display

Loader Power Types Question

You are here: Home > Forum > General > General questions, comments, and issues > Loader Power Types Question

Page 1 of 1

Loader Power Types Question 16/01/2024 at 12:00 #155083
ajax103
Avatar
1120 posts
One for those responsible for the loader code but under Power Types, is it possible to get around to having Steam listed under this at all?

We already have Steam as a Speed Class but subject to using the Diesel power type for those timetables with Steam doesn't seem right so would it be at all possible for Steam to make it's debut as a Power Type please?

Log in to reply
Loader Power Types Question 16/01/2024 at 12:19 #155084
i26
Avatar
308 posts
When you select the Steam speed class it automatically puts the power type as Steam.

Log in to reply
The following user said thank you: jc92
Loader Power Types Question 17/01/2024 at 18:00 #155107
ajax103
Avatar
1120 posts
i26 in post 155084 said:
When you select the Steam speed class it automatically puts the power type as Steam.
That doesn't work though, I made up a random consist of a Steam loco plus coaches and the timetable analysis complains that no traction power defined so my original point still stands.

Log in to reply
Loader Power Types Question 17/01/2024 at 18:29 #155108
JamesN
Avatar
1608 posts
Online
No

You need to tick Diesel as the power type, then speed class “Steam” will convert it into Steam

Log in to reply
The following user said thank you: ajax103
Loader Power Types Question 17/01/2024 at 18:40 #155109
Steamer
Avatar
3985 posts
JamesN in post 155108 said:
No

You need to tick Diesel as the power type, then speed class “Steam” will convert it into Steam
Just to expand slightly on this- when the train enters the simulation, the power type in F2, the show timetable window and any other places will show the power type as Steam.

"Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q)
Last edited: 17/01/2024 at 18:40 by Steamer
Reason: None given

Log in to reply
The following users said thank you: JamesN, ajax103
Loader Power Types Question 16/02/2024 at 21:56 #155371
clive
Avatar
2789 posts
To clarify a bit, "diesel" really means "self-powered": any traction that can go anywhere and doesn't rely on external power. Originally that was just diesel. Then we added steam. At some point I probably ought to add battery and (yuk) hydrogen. Such trains can run on any piece of track.

This is opposed to AC and DC 3-rail and DC 4-rail and DC overhead and tramway power. Plus the four slots to allow individual sims to add more. All of these are, in essence, properties attached to a piece of track that have to match what the train needs.

Log in to reply
The following users said thank you: JamesN, KCRCRailway