Super ES44DC
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 7:53 pmThe Super ES44DC
The most crazy high-speed thing in TS2014 since the Jet Train came along.
Stats:
Max Speed (With Sander)=2,200 MPH (Unknown, Probably Around 3,500 MPH)
Max Horsepower=Theoretically Infinite
Max Tractive Effort=Theoretically Infinite
Special tilt system included to slightly nullify the need to obey speed limits around corners when traveling with just locomotives, be careful with a trailing consist.
High-Power Dynamic Brakes and Fast Charge Airbrakes
Acceleration (no train cars, sander on)
0-60 MPH=0.5 Seconds
0-100 MPH=1.1 Seconds
0-500 MPH=6.3 Seconds
0-1000 MPH=10.4 Seconds
0-2000 MPH=20.3 Seconds
0-2500 MPH=25.5 Seconds
Tips
When braking, be aware that a small traction physics glitch results in fuged speed; braking and releasing often results in a fast jump up 20-30 MPH from the speed where you stopped braking. (Ex, you slow to 50 MPH and release, the train will suddenly accelerate to 70 MPH or so.) This also applies to stopping, so stop and stay stopped for a few seconds before releasing the brakes.
Be careful when accelerating and decelerating with large consists, the coupler slack run out/run in can result in a large speed difference between two parts of the train which could cause a derailment.
The Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4r-ql_ ... dp4GEmed6F (YouTube tag is not working)
Showcases the capabilities of the Super ES44DC a bit better than just with text.
Download (coming soon)
Old Comparison Screenshots With the Jet Train:
Proof of concept screenshot, notice the huge amperage (due to wheelslip), 2247 MPH, and only 1 min 40 seconds in.
Compared to a Jet Train at 1 min 40 seconds.
Now, it's speed at 5 min. Note that I could have also gotten the ES44DC to go faster, but a slight curve in the track makes it crash.
