manual - Train Simulator

Los Angeles
Commuter Rail
F59PH
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1 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Loco ........................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Design & Specification ................................................................................................ 3
2 ROLLING STOCK ............................................................................................. 4
2.1 F59 PH .................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Cab Car & Cars .......................................................................................................... 4
3 DRIVING THE F59 PH ...................................................................................... 5
3.1 Cab Controls ............................................................................................................. 5
4 SCENARIOS .................................................................................................... 6
4.1 [LA59] Service 600..................................................................................................... 6
4.2 [LA59]Evening 608 to Oceanside ................................................................................... 6
4.3 [LA59]Trouble in Paradise ........................................................................................... 6
5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................................................................................... 7
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1 Background
1.1 Loco
The EMD F59PH is a diesel-electric engine which is commonly used by 'Go Transit' in
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, but also can be found in other areas of the United States such as
Los Angeles, California.
The engine has 3,000 horsepower and is equipped with a turbocharged EMD 12 -710G3A, 12
cylinder, and 2 stroke water cooled “Vee” prime mover. Originally developed for 'Go Transit'
EMD based the design from a GP59, giving it a full cowl body, Canadian cab along with a
HEP generator. These new locomotives prior to the F40s were more fuel -efficient and
because of the additional HEP Genset the operator could have more efficient driving
conditions.
The Head End Power (HEP) unit provides power to the passenger cars which is used for
heating, lighting and air conditioning. This HEP is powered by a dedicated second diesel
engine, thus removing the electrical power generation from the prime mover.
1.2 Design & Specification
Builder
Vehicle Length
Vehicle Gauge
Prime mover
Cylinders
Vehicle Power
Top Speed
GM/EMD
58 ft 2 in (17.73 m)
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
EMD 12-710G3A
V12
3,000 hp (2.24 MW)
83 MPH
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2 Rolling Stock
2.1 F59 PH
2.2 Cab Car & Cars
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3 Driving the F59 PH
3.1 Cab Controls
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3
4
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Throttle
Reverser
Train Brake
Engine Brake
Alerter Reset
Horn
Bell
(A / D)
(W / S)
(; / ‘)
([ / ])
(Q)
(Space)
(B)
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Sander
Wiper Switch
Headlight Switch
Cab Light
Instrument Lights
Speedo
HandBrake
(X)
(V)
(H)
(L)
(I)
(/)
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4 Scenarios
4.1 [LA59] Service 600
A morning passenger run.
A morning passenger run starting from L.A. Union Station. Allow passengers onboard before
departing.
Duration
35 minutes
4.2 [LA59] Evening 608 to Oceanside
An evening commute to Oceanside calling at San Clemente en route.
Having already left San Juan Capistrano, your train is bound for Oceanside, calling at San
Clemente on the way.
Duration
40 minutes
4.3 [LA59] Trouble in Paradise
Brave a thunderstorm amidst delays.
An unusual winter thunderstorm is wreaking havoc on Orange County. Starting with a
passenger pick up at Oceanside at 15:00, you find yourself trailing a delayed train, that on ce
passed, you must make up for lost time.
Duration
40 minutes
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5 Acknowledgements
RailSimulator.com would like to thank the following people for their contribution to the
development of the F59PH.
Beta Testing Team
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