DB BR 146.2 Introduction

## Description

Learn the basics of start-up, stopping and passenger door operations using a DB BR 146.2 electric locomotive.

## Objectives

* CLIMB ABOARD: Enter the cab through the door in front indicated
* BATTERY: Hold the Battery Switch in the 'ON' position for 5 seconds
* PANTOGRAPH SELECTOR: Set the Pantograph Selector to AUTO
* SIGNAL LIGHTS: Set the Signal Lights to HEADLIGHTS
* DRIVER'S SEAT: Sit in the drivers seat of the locomotive
* MASTER SWITCH: Set the Master Switch to NEUTRAL
* MASTER & INSTRUMENT LIGHTS: Set the Master & Instrument Lights to ON
* HEADLIGHTS: Set the Headlights to REDUCED
* BRAKE SYSTEM: Wait for the Brake System to charge...
* PANTOGRAPH: Set the Pantograph control to RAISE
* MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCB): Close the Main Circuit Breaker
* PARKING BRAKE: Release the Parking Brake
* MASTER SWITCH: Set the Master Switch to FORWARD
* DOOR LOCKING: Set the Door Locking to UNLOCK RIGHT SIDE DOORS
* PASSENGER DOORS: Unlock the Right Side Passenger Doors
* LOAD PASSENGERS
* DOOR LOCKING: Set the Door Locking to LOCK ALL
* PASSENGER DOORS: Lock the Right Side Passenger Doors
* TRAIN BRAKE: Set the Train Brake to RELEASE
* THROTTLE: Increase the Throttle to at least 20% to get moving
* REACH SPEED: Use the Throttle to apply more power and reach a higher speed
* THROTTLE: Set the Throttle to OFF
* MANAGE SPEED: Use the Throttle and Train Brake to manage your speed
* STOP AT LOCATION: Gemünden Platform 8
* LOAD PASSENGERS: Unlock Doors
* LOAD PASSENGERS
* LOAD PASSENGERS: Lock Doors

## Task Log

* Welcome to this DB BR 146.2 electric locomotive in DB Traffic Red livery. During this brief introduction we will go through the start-up, stopping and passenger door operations.
* Climb aboard to get started.
* The battery will power up the control desk and allow you to interact with it.
* This locomotive draws power from the overhead electrical supply via a contact arm mounted on the roof. For this to work we will need to set up and then raise the pantograph.
* A lot of your time will be spent in the driver's seat.
* To get the locomotive up and running, set the Master Switch.
* Headlights are important in letting others around know that a locomotive is operational.
* We now need to wait a moment and let the brake system charge, it'll take a minute or two.
* Now activate the pantograph, so that it raises up and makes contact with the overhead catenary.
* The locomotive is now ready to be energised. This is controlled by the main circuit Breaker.
* When stopped for longer periods of time or when leaving the cab, a parking brake is engaged. We'll need to ensure this is released in order to get moving.
* Use the Master Switch to determine the direction of travel.
* Give a quick glance of the platform to ensure that all is safe, then unlock the doors.
* Boarding is now complete, set the doors to be locked.
* The Train Brake is used for normal line operations.
* Increase the Throttle to start moving; be careful not to apply too much power too quickly otherwise you might damage the couplings or upset the passengers.
* Now we're rolling we can apply more power and focus can be diverted towards achieving a desired speed.
* Coasting is a method used to easily move without engaging power. On a flat gradient, this is great for maintaining a speed limit.
* There's a short distance between here and your next stop so be sure to manage the train and prevent overspeeding.
* We are on a final approach to Gemünden and will soon need to start applying a small amount of brake force to achieve a comfortable stop.
* Like before, unlock the doors to allow passenger boarding to commence.
* Good work. That concludes all the basics of this locomotive.