@@ -313,31 +313,33 @@ the *Axle brake force*. The *Axle out force* is the output force of
313313the adhesion model (used to pull the train). To compute the model
314314correctly the FPS rate needs to be divided by a *Solver dividing * value
315315in a range from 1 to 50. By default, the Runge-Kutta4 solver is used to
316- obtain the best results. When the *Solver dividing * value is higher than
317- 40, in order to reduce CPU load the Euler-modified solver is used instead.
316+ obtain the best results.
318317
319318In some cases when the CPU load is high, the time step for the computation
320319may become very high and the simulation may start to oscillate (the
321- *Wheel slip * rate of change (in the brackets) becomes very high). There
322- is a stability correction feature that modifies the dynamics of the
323- adhesion characteristics. Higher instability can cause a huge wheel slip.
320+ *Wheel slip * rate of change (in the brackets) becomes very high).
324321You can use the ``DebugResetWheelSlip `` (``<Ctrl+X> `` keys by default)
325322command to reset the adhesion model. If you experience such behavior most
326323of time, use the basic adhesion model instead by pressing
327324``DebugToggleAdvancedAdhesion `` ( ``<Ctrl+Alt+X> `` keys by default).
328325
329- Another option is to use a Moving average filter available in the
330- :ref: `Simulation Options <options-simulation >`. The higher the value,
331- the more stable the simulation will be. However, the higher value causes
332- slower dynamic response. The recommended range is between 10 and 50.
333-
334326.. index ::
335327 single: ORTSWheelSlipCausesThrottleDown
336328
337329To match some of the real world features, the *Wheel slip * event can
338330cause automatic zero throttle setting. Use the ``Engine (ORTS
339331(ORTSWheelSlipCausesThrottleDown)) `` Boolean value of the ENG file.
340332
333+ .. index ::
334+ single: ORTSSlipControlSystem
335+
336+ Modern locomotives have slip control systems which automatically adjust
337+ power, providing an optimal tractive effort avoiding wheel slip.
338+ The ``ORTSSlipControlSystem ( Full ) `` parameter can be inserted
339+ into the engine section of the .eng file to indicate the presence of
340+ such system.
341+
342+
341343Engine -- Classes of Motive Power
342344=================================
343345
@@ -940,6 +942,20 @@ auxiliary systems can be adjusted by the optional parameter
940942A :ref: `scripting interface <features-scripting-powersupply >` to customize the
941943behavior of the power supply is also available.
942944
945+ Traction motor type
946+ '''''''''''''''''''
947+
948+ .. index ::
949+ single: ORTSTractionMotorType
950+
951+ There are different types of electric motors: series DC motors,
952+ asynchronous/synchronous AC motors, etc.
953+ Currently a simple AC induction motor has been implemented, and can be selected
954+ with the ``ORTSTractionMotorType ( AC ) `` parameter, to be inserted in the Engine
955+ section of the ENG file. The use of this motor will have an impact on wheel slip,
956+ because the wheel speed never exceeds the frequency of the rotating magnetic field.
957+
958+
943959Steam Locomotives
944960-----------------
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