diff --git a/Source/Documentation/Manual/physics.rst b/Source/Documentation/Manual/physics.rst index 49c8c6336..788850f55 100644 --- a/Source/Documentation/Manual/physics.rst +++ b/Source/Documentation/Manual/physics.rst @@ -2464,6 +2464,10 @@ behave exactly the same way as player controlled ones. .. _physics-braking: +.. index:: + single: BrakeSystemType + single: BrakeEquipmentType + Open Rails Braking ================== @@ -2501,13 +2505,15 @@ graduated release. It will also force graduated release of brakes in triple valves. This option should be unchecked, except for compatibility problems with old MSTS stock. -The following brake types are implemented in OR: +The following brake types are implemented in OR. They can be selected using +the ``Wagon(BrakeSystemType`` parameter: -- Vacuum single -- Air single-pipe -- Air twin-pipe -- EP (Electro-pneumatic) -- Single-transfer-pipe (air and vacuum) +- Vacuum single pipe: ``BrakeSystemType ("Vacuum_single_pipe")`` +- Air single-pipe: ``BrakeSystemType ("Air_single_pipe")`` +- Air twin-pipe: ``BrakeSystemType ("Air_twin_pipe")`` +- EP (Electro-pneumatic, twin-pipe): ``BrakeSystemType ("EP")`` +- EP single-pipe: ``BrakeSystemType ("EP_single_pipe")`` +- Single-transfer-pipe (air and vacuum): ``BrakeSystemType ("Air_piped")`` or ``BrakeSystemType ("Vacuum_piped")`` The operation of air single-pipe brakes is described in general below. @@ -2532,17 +2538,19 @@ brake features. For EP brakes, two variants are available: - If ``Wagon(ORTSEPBrakeControlsBrakePipe`` is set to 0 (default situation), -an electrical wire (application wire) provides simultaneous fast brake application -along the train. Release time will be fast if standard air brake haven't been applied, -otherwise air brakes will determine release time. Typically this system is present -with Train Brake Controllers having an EP-only application section, followed by an -air application portion which serves as a fallback system. + an electrical wire (application wire) provides simultaneous fast brake application + along the train. Release time will be fast if standard air brake haven't been applied, + otherwise air brakes will determine release time. Typically this system is present + with Train Brake Controllers having an EP-only application section, followed by an + air application portion which serves as a fallback system, or in combination with a + solenoid valve that isolates the triple valve when EP brakes are operational. + - If ``Wagon(ORTSEPBrakeControlsBrakePipe`` is set to 1, brake pipe is charged and discharged -simultaneously at each car in the train, providing fast and uniform brake application and release. -The locomotive instructs the cars to "charge" or "discharge" the brake pipe to reach -a reference pressure. Standard triple valves or distributors will follow brake pipe variations -actuating the cylinders. This system is sometimes called "UIC EP brake". It is typically the system -used in high speed trains. + simultaneously at each car in the train, providing fast and uniform brake application and release. + The locomotive instructs the cars to "charge" or "discharge" the brake pipe to reach + a reference pressure. Standard triple valves or distributors will follow brake pipe variations + actuating the cylinders. This system is sometimes called "UIC EP brake". It is typically the system + used in high speed trains. .. _physics-brake-controller: