Whats the idea behind the 2 power throttles and what do the labels say?
Any other controls you can name for me, all the better
Thankyou.
Gary UK wrote:Whats the idea behind the 2 power throttles and what do the labels say?Any other controls you can name for me, all the betterThankyou.
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Lessee if I remember anything from being in a diesel cab (a long time ago).
Left Side
Orange handle -> (train) brakes
Black handle -> (loco) brakes
Right side
Top handle -> Throttle
Center Handle -> Dynamic Brakes
Bottom handle -> Forward/Neutral/Reverse switch for the traction motors
Right now (If I'm remembering this right), the prime mover is at idle, (loco and train) brakes applied (if the orange handle is moved further right the brakes would be set into "emergency"), dynamic brakes on, and set in neutral.
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NeO6874 wrote: Gary UK wrote:Whats the idea behind the 2 power throttles and what do the labels say?Any other controls you can name for me, all the betterThankyou. Lessee if I remember anything from being in a diesel cab (a long time ago).Left Side Orange handle -> (train) brakes Black handle -> (loco) brakesRight sideTop handle -> ThrottleCenter Handle -> Dynamic BrakesBottom handle -> Forward/Neutral/Reverse switch for the traction motors Right now (If I'm remembering this right), the prime mover is at idle, (loco and train) brakes applied (if the orange handle is moved further right the brakes would be set into "emergency"), dynamic brakes on, and set in neutral.
csxengineer98 wrote: NeO6874 wrote: Gary UK wrote:Whats the idea behind the 2 power throttles and what do the labels say?Any other controls you can name for me, all the betterThankyou. Lessee if I remember anything from being in a diesel cab (a long time ago).Left Side Orange handle -> (train) brakes Black handle -> (loco) brakesRight sideTop handle -> ThrottleCenter Handle -> Dynamic BrakesBottom handle -> Forward/Neutral/Reverse switch for the traction motors Right now (If I'm remembering this right), the prime mover is at idle, (loco and train) brakes applied (if the orange handle is moved further right the brakes would be set into "emergency"), dynamic brakes on, and set in neutral.got the top and middle handels backwards...the top is the dynamic brake...the middle is the throttle...csx engineer
Thanks for correcting me on that.
So then the loco has brakes applied, is set to neutral and has the throttle at full?
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NeO6874 wrote: So then the loco has brakes applied, is set to neutral and has the throttle at full?
Not quite. To use the throttle you pull it towards you, dynamics are the opposite, you push the handle away from you.
Well now that everyone is confused.
Which is where "set and centered" was coined from...
Alec
dave 1194 wrote:locomotives don't have "neutral". it's not a car. the reverser is "centered". and engineer's don't drive trains either, they RUN them. it ticks me off even at work when guys say drive a train. just a few pet peeves.
Seems like some with the computer screens will show N or neutral for direction when the reverser is centered. I can't make out what this screen shows.
BTW, this is the CNW heritage engine, for those that didn't already know.
A few other items are:
The black box between the windshields is the combined cab signal for ATC/CCS. The left side has the ex-CNW Automatic Train Control signals. The right side has the UP CCS (Coded Cab Signal) signals. The lights are dark so it appears both are cut out. The grey box hanging down on the left windshield is the camera for the recording of crossing accidents etc.
The silver handle and knob to the right of the radio is the horn lever. The handle with the black knob below it is the bell switch. The yellow button above the dynamic brake handle is the Alerter reset. The yellow button towards the bottom of the control stand is Manual sand, the toggle to the left is for Lead Truck sand. The black button to the right is the ATC/CCS Acknowledge button, really fun to find at night.
We'll just ignore the newspaper laying above the computer screens, although a company officer might not.
Jeff
jeffhergert wrote: dave 1194 wrote:locomotives don't have "neutral". it's not a car. the reverser is "centered". and engineer's don't drive trains either, they RUN them. it ticks me off even at work when guys say drive a train. just a few pet peeves. Seems like some with the computer screens will show N or neutral for direction when the reverser is centered. I can't make out what this screen shows. BTW, this is the CNW heritage engine, for those that didn't already know. A few other items are: The black box between the windshields is the combined cab signal for ATC/CCS. The left side has the ex-CNW Automatic Train Control signals. The right side has the UP CCS (Coded Cab Signal) signals. The lights are dark so it appears both are cut out. The grey box hanging down on the left windshield is the camera for the recording of crossing accidents etc. The silver handle and knob to the right of the radio is the horn lever. The handle with the black knob below it is the bell switch. The yellow button above the dynamic brake handle is the Alerter reset. The yellow button towards the bottom of the control stand is Manual sand, the toggle to the left is for Lead Truck sand. The black button to the right is the ATC/CCS Acknowledge button, really fun to find at night. We'll just ignore the newspaper laying above the computer screens, although a company officer might not. Jeff
well, since the reverser is actually CENTERED i would hope the computer screen would say something to that effect. the computer screen is wrong, it isn't neutral. you don't ask for three-point and get "set, neutral, and down".
djt