diff --git a/Source/Documentation/Manual/physics.rst b/Source/Documentation/Manual/physics.rst index c45bf161c6..dc228a90f5 100644 --- a/Source/Documentation/Manual/physics.rst +++ b/Source/Documentation/Manual/physics.rst @@ -237,6 +237,16 @@ advanced adhesion model dynamics. The value considers the inertia of all the axles and traction drives. If not set, the value is estimated from the locomotive mass and maximal power. +By inserting multiple "Axle" sections in the above configuration, multiple +indpependent wheelsets can be defined which will operate independently of +each other. The following parameters can be inserted to characterise the +performance of the wheelset. + +``AnimatedParts`` - animated parts associated with the axles wheelset. +``Weight`` - weight on the axles in the wheelset. +``ORTSRadius`` - radius of the wheels in the wheelset. +``NumberWheelAxles`` - number of axles in the wheelset. + The first model -- simple adhesion model -- is a simple tractive force condition-based computation. If the tractive force reaches its actual maximum, the wheel slip is indicated in HUD view and the tractive force @@ -1253,6 +1263,42 @@ cylinder also tended to reach finite limits as well. These factors typically combined to place limits on the power of a locomotive depending upon the design factors used. +Steam Locomotives with Multiple Engines +....................................... + +Some steam locomotives can have multiple steam engines (ie separate steam +cylinders connected to different wheels), such as the 4-4-4-4 locomotive or +an articulated Garrat locomotive. + +To configure these types of locomotives configurations for multiple steam +engines need to be added to the engine section of the ENG file, would have the +following format:: + + ORTSSteamEngines ( x + Wheelset ( + + ) + ) + +where x = number of steam engines fitted to locomotive. + +The following parameters can be used to configure the steam engine:: + +``NumCylinders`` - number of steam cylinders in engine. +``CylinderStroke`` - stroke of steam cylinder. +``CylinderDiameter`` - diameter of steam cylinder. +``MaxIndicatedHorsepower`` - maximum indicated horsepower of steam engine. +``AttachedAxle`` - the axle wheelset that the steam engine is attached to. + +To specify the engine as a Booster engine the following additional parameters +can be used:: + +``BoosterCutoff`` - the cutoff point for the Booster steam cylinder. +``BoosterThrottleCutoff`` - the locomotive cutoff point where the Booster unlatches. +``BoosterGearRatio`` - the gear ratio of the Booster engine. +``AuxiliarySteamEngineType`` - by inserting "Booster" into this parameter the +engine is defined as a Booster engine. + Locomotive Types ................