TSW DB BR 204

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TSW DB BR 204

Unread postby JasperRivet » Tue Apr 07, 2020 2:54 am

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As you have probably already seen on our social media channels the last days, we would like to proudly present our first product in TSW. The TSW is a train simulator based on the Unreal Engine 4, which opens up completely new possibilities with the features of the UE4 and e.g. the Simugraph. That makes us all the more happy to be able to develop the 204 there.

More information about the BR 204 can be found here in the DTG article: https://live.dovetailgames.com/live/...le/diesel-duty
The 204 can be preordered at our website here: https://rivetgames.onfastspring.com/

Some more pictures of the Rivet Games BR204:

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And just in case you don't know me: I'm Jasper, working for Rivet Games as their Community Manager. So if you have any questions, please just let me know! :)
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Re: TSW DB BR 204

Unread postby _o_OOOO_oo-Kanawha » Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:19 am

Is this a Diesel Electric or Diesel Hydraulic loco?
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Re: TSW DB BR 204

Unread postby mindenjohn » Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:54 am

The DB BR 204 is a diesel hydraulic loco.
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Re: TSW DB BR 204

Unread postby _o_OOOO_oo-Kanawha » Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:09 pm

mindenjohn wrote:The DB BR 204 is a diesel hydraulic loco.


So one fluid coupling and a automatic mechanical two or three speed transmission or a set of hydraulic torque converters? Must read up on this technology. The Dovetail Live article mentions nothing about technical details that make or break a proper simulation.

A new challenge for DTG's proprietary Simugraph I think. Let's wait and learn what will be delivered.
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Re: TSW DB BR 204

Unread postby mindenjohn » Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:14 pm

Usually torque converters The final drive to the wheels is via cardan shafts off the bottom end of the hydraulic transmission unit, which is mounted under the floor of the cab. Heating in the winter but too hot in the summer!!
The first notches on the power lever filled the converters then each notch had direct response. The power “lever” is actually a steering wheel in appearance.
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Re: TSW DB BR 204

Unread postby JasperRivet » Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:19 am

_o_OOOO_oo-Kanawha wrote:
mindenjohn wrote:The DB BR 204 is a diesel hydraulic loco.


So one fluid coupling and a automatic mechanical two or three speed transmission or a set of hydraulic torque converters? Must read up on this technology. The Dovetail Live article mentions nothing about technical details that make or break a proper simulation.

A new challenge for DTG's proprietary Simugraph I think. Let's wait and learn what will be delivered.


This loco is quite special when it comes to the technical side. It has a starting converter and two fluid torque converters. What results in a very characteristic way how this loco behaves.
I wrote this short article about the 204 here with a little more technical details: https://forums.rivet-games.com/articles ... -db-br-204

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