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[quote user="BaltACD"]I read somewhere, and I could be mistaken, that the throttle on the Acela and Sprinter's operate oposite of each other. For one you push the throttle forward to increase speed in the other the throttle is pulled back toward the operator to increase speed. If this is correct, this could be confusing for the operator in a time when reflex actions are called for. [/quote] Here is a link to the controls of an Acela Express: <a href="http://railworksamerica.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2189&start=45#p19725">http://railworksamerica.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2189&start=45#p19725</a> And the controlls of a Siemens ASC-64 City Sprinter: <a>http://www.railpictures.net/photo/515655/</a><a href="http://www.railpictures.net/photo/445688/">http://www.railpictures.net/photo/445688/</a> Sorry they aren't as comfortable. The red handle indicates the automatic brake. The handle to the left of the piece of paper is the throttle shown in the neutral position. Forward is traction (T), backwards dynamic braking (B), I think. The reverser is the rotary handle above the throttle. Regards, Volker
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