BR Class 58 - FresnoSubber/Fresno-and-Co.-Trainbuild-Tomfuckery GitHub Wiki

RLC PT2 Specific Information

General Info -
Engine R-P 12RK3ACT
Power Output 3,300hp
Bogie Type BREL CP3
Axles 6
Traction Motors 6
Weight 286,000lbs
Model Base Speed 80mph
Top Speed 80mph

Electrical System -
Alternator Max Current 2,100A ⚠
Max Traction Motor (TM) Current 700A ⚠
Max Continuous TM Current 550A ⚠
Traction Motor Type DC (BEM TM73-62)
Factor Of Adhesion 25% ⚠
Transition Mode Fully Automatic
Transition Groups 2, 2
Transition Shunts 1, 0.7
Alternator Transition No
Traction Control APR (1)
Dynamic Braking (DB) Mode (if used) N/A
DB Max Current N/A
DB Max Continuous Current N/A
Blended Braking No

Miscellaneous -
Head End Power (HEP) No
HEP Consumption N/A
HEP Stand By/Run Mode N/A
Load Ramp Speed 2A/Tick
TM Overload Protection No ⚠
Starter Mode Latched Prime, Manual Start
Air Brake Schedule PBL
Compressor CFM 225cfm (WABCo 3CDC @ 1,000rpm) ⚠
Main Reservoir Volume 32.4cu-ft ⚠

Notes

(1) SEPEX (Separately Excited) wheelslip control was fitted to 58 050 as part of a trial to cure the Class 58's Achilles' heel, its high tendency to slip. If this is desired, set traction control to the APR + Sand option.