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Dynamic Brake function has been included to make the Quantum steam
engine consistent with other Quantum equipped locomotives in consists.
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Pressing the F5 key will set the steam exhaust Sound-of-Power
to the lowest setting allowing the steam labored sounds to be
consistent
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with other engines that do have Dynamic Brake sounds
in multiple unit consists.
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Pressing the F5 key in Neutral will have no Dynamic Brake effect
unless the locomotive is in Disconnect (see above).
The Dynamic Brake function automatically turns off when entering or
leaving Neutral, or if the throttle is turned up or the speed of the locomotive
drops below 7 smph
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. The Dynamic Brakes cannot be turned on in Forward
or Reverse unless the engine is traveling over 8 smph.
Note:
In contrast to Air Brakes (F7), Dynamic Brakes do not increase the
deceleration rate specified by CV 4 and CV 24.
Start Up (F6)
If your steam locomotive is in any stage of Shut Down, you can return your
locomotive to normal operation by double pressing the F6 key. Start Up will
be different for each stage of Shut Down, but all will start up with a Long Air
Let-off and will enter normal operation.
Start Up from Disconnect:
If you double press the F6 key in Disconnect,
the steam locomotive will produce a Long Air Let-off and the locomotive will
enter normal operation.
Start Up from Standby:
If you double press the F6 key in Standby, the
steam locomotive will produce a Long Air Let-off, the Dynamo will start up
and Directional Lighting will turn on (if previously on) and then the engine
will enter normal operation.
Start Up from Total Shut Down:
If you double press the F6 key in Total
Shut Down, the steam locomotive will produce a Long Air Let-off, the
Dynamo will rev up and the Directional Lighting will turn on (if previously
turned “on” and a Normal Engine or Lead Helper), followed by the Air
Pumps starting up, the steam Blower turning on and then the locomotive
will enter normal operation.
Note:
During any of the Start Up procedures, none of the function keys are
active. If the throttle is turned up from zero during any of the above Start Up
procedures, the Start Up procedure will abort and the engine will enter normal
operation.