I finally made it thru West Java. I big holed at East Java, after getting the air back under 'em I used heavy sand all the way thru. Usually we break em apart on the bridge but I think sanding kept us togather. just f.y.i. in case anyone else was having a problem there.
i had a problem on marias pass. I was going past summit and notice the down grade was 25mph i found it impossible to maintain 25mph from summit to java after that it was fine. Just wondering hopw you do it?.
Hi,
You guys amaze me. Did I understand you are coming down grade? I too have difficulty on many places, slowing down soon enough and find myself going too fast on many down grades, especially with trains longer than 20 cars.
What do you mean “big holed?”
Did you mean you used sand coming down grade? I never heard of that.
-billsp
Approach the grade very slowly. (like 5mph) As long as u apply the train and loco brake at the same time there wont be any trouble.
If u think Maria’s Pass is hard, u should try the Kicking Horse pass expansion pack. Try taking a real heavy (not microsoft’s 3 Dash-9S to 40 cars) freight downhill!! The CP trains are 1 mile at least!!!
matt
Can you tell me where I can get “Kicking Horse” expansion pack?
Alan (UK)
YOU CAN GET IT AT WWW.MAPLELEAFTRACKS.COM FOR 15.00 DOLLAR(US) DOWNLOAD IT ON LINE OR GET A CD.
yea…after summit…to java…the dynamics are NOT ENOUGH…and the loco on 100% isnt enough…you gotta have all 3 brakes on to keep under 25 mph…and youll most likely get some -ve slack action…i havnt done it.