@@ -696,7 +696,7 @@ needs to be set to "Mechanic".
696696
697697Two ORTS mechanical gearbox configurations can be set up.
698698
699- These two gearboxes can be selected by the use of the following parameter:
699+ These three gearboxes can be selected by the use of the following parameter:
700700
701701``ORTSGearBoxType ( A ) `` - represents a semi-automatic pre-selector gearbox that gives
702702a continuous power output that is not interrupted when changing gears.
@@ -706,6 +706,9 @@ although there is a break in tractive effort when changing from one gear to anot
706706the engine speed is reduced by a shaft brake if needed, so that there is no need for
707707the driver to adjust the throttle.
708708
709+ ``ORTSGearBoxType ( C ) `` - represents a semi-automatic pre-selector type gear box where
710+ there is a need for the driver to adjust the throttle before making a gear change.
711+
709712One of three possible types of main clutch are selectable for each of the above gear box
710713types, as follows:
711714
@@ -726,14 +729,20 @@ to coast with the engine in gear.
726729
727730``GearBoxNumberOfGears `` - The number of gears available in the gear box.
728731
729- Currently only a BASIC model configuration is available (ie no user defined traction curves or
730- diesel engine curves are supported). OR calculates the tractive force curves for each gear based
732+ Currently a BASIC model configuration is available (ie no user defined traction curves or
733+ diesel engine curves are supported), or an ADVANCED configuration (ie the user defines the diesel engine
734+ parameters including the torque curve. Two diesel engines of the same type can be installed on the same
735+ locomotive or railcar using the advanced diesel engine block. Where two engines are installed it is
736+ assumed they will each drive a separate axle or bogie via a separate, identical gear box. Two or more
737+ locomotives or power cars in the same consist should also now operate correctly.
738+
739+ OR calculates the tractive force curves for each gear based
731740on the "inbuilt" torque curve of a typical diesel engine.
732741
733742``GearBoxMaxSpeedForGears `` - sets the maximum speed for each gear, corresponding to maximum engine
734743rpm and maximum power . As an example, the values for a typical British Railways first generation dmu are:
735744
736- GearBoxMaxSpeedForGears( 15.3 27 41 65.5 ) The default values are in mph, although other units can be entered.
745+ `` GearBoxMaxSpeedForGears( 15.3 27 41 65.5 ) `` - The default values are in mph, although other units can be entered.
737746In the above case the maximum permitted speed of the train is 70 mph; a small amount of ‘overspeed’ being allowed
738747 in top gear. The fourth gear speed of 65.5 mph corresponds to the maximum engine rpm set in the eng file by
739748 ``DieselEngineMaxRPM ``. The diesel engine may continue to ‘runaway’ above its normal ‘maximum speed’ until it
@@ -746,10 +755,15 @@ ORTSDieselEngineGovenorRpM ( 2000 )
746755
747756If under any circumstances the engine reaches ``ORTSDieselEngineGovenorRpM `` then the diesel engine will automatically be shut down.
748757
749- " ORTSGearBoxTractiveForceAtSpeed" - The tractive force available in each gear at the speed indicated in GearBoxMaxSpeedForGears. Units
758+ `` ORTSGearBoxTractiveForceAtSpeed `` - The tractive force available in each gear at the speed indicated in GearBoxMaxSpeedForGears. Units
750759by default are in N, however lbf, N or kN. Published values for tractive effort of geared locomotives and multiple units
751760are generally those at the maximum speed for each gear.
752761
762+ ``ORTSReverseGearboxIndication `` - Some gearboxes have a "reverse" gearing arrangement, ie N-4-3-2-1. This parameter allows the
763+ gear selector to display gears in the correct order for this type of gearbox arrangement. If using this parameter, note in the
764+ above example that ``GearBoxMaxSpeedForGears `` and ``ORTSGearBoxTractiveForceatSpeed `` need to list the gears in the order 4-3-2-1
765+ rather than in ascending order.
766+
753767Hence a typical gear configuration for a diesel mechanic locomotive might look like the following:
754768
755769 ORTSDieselTransmissionType ( Mechanic )
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