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Source/Documentation/Manual/physics.rst

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Two ORTS mechanical gearbox configurations can be set up.
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These two gearboxes can be selected by the use of the following parameter:
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These three gearboxes can be selected by the use of the following parameter:
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``ORTSGearBoxType ( A )`` - represents a semi-automatic pre-selector gearbox that gives
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a continuous power output that is not interrupted when changing gears.
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the engine speed is reduced by a shaft brake if needed, so that there is no need for
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the driver to adjust the throttle.
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``ORTSGearBoxType ( C )`` - represents a semi-automatic pre-selector type gear box where
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there is a need for the driver to adjust the throttle before making a gear change.
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One of three possible types of main clutch are selectable for each of the above gear box
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types, as follows:
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``GearBoxNumberOfGears`` - The number of gears available in the gear box.
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Currently only a BASIC model configuration is available (ie no user defined traction curves or
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diesel engine curves are supported). OR calculates the tractive force curves for each gear based
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Currently a BASIC model configuration is available (ie no user defined traction curves or
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diesel engine curves are supported), or an ADVANCED configuration (ie the user defines the diesel engine
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parameters including the torque curve. Two diesel engines of the same type can be installed on the same
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locomotive or railcar using the advanced diesel engine block. Where two engines are installed it is
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assumed they will each drive a separate axle or bogie via a separate, identical gear box. Two or more
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locomotives or power cars in the same consist should also now operate correctly.
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OR calculates the tractive force curves for each gear based
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on the "inbuilt" torque curve of a typical diesel engine.
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``GearBoxMaxSpeedForGears`` - sets the maximum speed for each gear, corresponding to maximum engine
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rpm and maximum power . As an example, the values for a typical British Railways first generation dmu are:
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GearBoxMaxSpeedForGears( 15.3 27 41 65.5 ) The default values are in mph, although other units can be entered.
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``GearBoxMaxSpeedForGears( 15.3 27 41 65.5 )`` - The default values are in mph, although other units can be entered.
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In the above case the maximum permitted speed of the train is 70 mph; a small amount of ‘overspeed’ being allowed
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in top gear. The fourth gear speed of 65.5 mph corresponds to the maximum engine rpm set in the eng file by
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``DieselEngineMaxRPM``. The diesel engine may continue to ‘runaway’ above its normal ‘maximum speed’ until it
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If under any circumstances the engine reaches ``ORTSDieselEngineGovenorRpM`` then the diesel engine will automatically be shut down.
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"ORTSGearBoxTractiveForceAtSpeed" - The tractive force available in each gear at the speed indicated in GearBoxMaxSpeedForGears. Units
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``ORTSGearBoxTractiveForceAtSpeed`` - The tractive force available in each gear at the speed indicated in GearBoxMaxSpeedForGears. Units
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by default are in N, however lbf, N or kN. Published values for tractive effort of geared locomotives and multiple units
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are generally those at the maximum speed for each gear.
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``ORTSReverseGearboxIndication`` - Some gearboxes have a "reverse" gearing arrangement, ie N-4-3-2-1. This parameter allows the
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gear selector to display gears in the correct order for this type of gearbox arrangement. If using this parameter, note in the
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above example that ``GearBoxMaxSpeedForGears`` and ``ORTSGearBoxTractiveForceatSpeed`` need to list the gears in the order 4-3-2-1
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rather than in ascending order.
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Hence a typical gear configuration for a diesel mechanic locomotive might look like the following:
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ORTSDieselTransmissionType ( Mechanic )

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