Tehachapi Pass BNSF ES44 DC brakes don't work properly.

[trev123]

Here is another video of the Train Brakes not working properly on the BNSF ES44 DC. As you can see I can release them properly and the train speed builds up and then after release, the brakes go back to minimum reduction and the train slows down again. I tried different methods but always got the same results. As no brake gauges show in the cab you don't know what really is happening. Tehachapi Pass Hot Box Part 2 scenario. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLRwMwBczOE

[AmericanSteam]

Until this is fixed I have swapped one of the ES44s from RSC/ES44BNSFPakc01 for the lead loco.

[trev123]

Reply from DTG support on this issue.

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention.

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Issue Reported


Tehachapi Pass: Mojave - Bakersfield Route Add-On ​- ES44AC - Although the F4 HUD confirms the Train Brake is at 0%, the Technical F5 HUD shows that there is 15 PSI of pressure in the brake cylinder, which has a noticeable effect on the speed of the train. (example: Hot Box Part 1)


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[buzz456]

Was this written by a government?

[trev123]

Basically, you would think that they would correct this fairly quickly as the Route is virtually impossible to drive with BNSF ES44 DC. Not everyone knows how to use TS Tools to swap it out.

[AmericanSteam]

Basically, you would think that they would correct this fairly quickly as the Route is virtually impossible to drive with BNSF ES44 DC. Not everyone knows how to use TS Tools to swap it out.

I just made a copy of the entire route and scenarios and named it Techachapi Modified and used the editor to switch the lead engine. I don't run for points anyhow just for the drive. Doing it this way, I get to stop and open the editor and place little embellishments along the way.

[AmericanSteam]

And you wonder why people don't take the time to report some of these bugs.

[trev123]

I swapped out all the TP BNSF ES44DCs for the RSC BNSF ES44DC Heritage from the first 2 scenarios Hot Box Part 1 and 2 using TS Tools.