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Super ES44DC

Unread postby pschlik » Tue May 06, 2014 7:53 pm

The 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.
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Compared to a Jet Train at 1 min 40 seconds.
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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.
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Re: Super ES44DC

Unread postby Southern630 » Tue May 06, 2014 8:05 pm

This Will be fun :D
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Re: Super ES44DC

Unread postby Southern630 » Tue May 06, 2014 8:24 pm

You Should make more Supercharged Engines and make a Marias Pass ES44DC Version !!*ok*!!
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Re: Super ES44DC

Unread postby JohnTrainHead » Wed May 07, 2014 3:05 pm

I would set the speed limit for the GEVO around 2000 mph. And yes, I would like to see some other "super" locomotives in Railworks too. :D
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Re: Super ES44DC

Unread postby pschlik » Wed May 07, 2014 4:52 pm

JohnTrainHead wrote:I would set the speed limit for the GEVO around 2000 mph. And yes, I would like to see some other "super" locomotives in Railworks too. :D

I have done some more experimenting and I found out that I can't actually limit the speed due to the wheelslip, but it does stop accelerating around 2000 MPH without sanding.
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Re: Super ES44DC

Unread postby pschlik » Sat Jun 07, 2014 2:34 pm

Video is up! Check first post!
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