These wagons have been specifically set up as test wagons and have consistent parameters in their WAG files. It also allows comparisons of different locomotives without introducing unknown factors through the use of different rolling stock. When running tests it is important to control all the relevant factors, so that adjustments and issues can be sorted out easily. When configuring the physics of a locomotive the various functions and features of OR can be tested with the different tests described on the Open Rails Function Testing and the Steam Locomotive Performance Testing pages. Where possible these models have all the known functions and features available for steam locomotives, and which can be configured in OR, that were known to be fitted to the locomotive. ADVANCED - uses information and parameters that are typically available with a detailed test report.This would be the case where detailed design reports are not available, and most locomotives would be set to this level. BASIC - uses only the commonly know design parameters for the locomotive.The locomotives on this page usually have two configuration levels provided in the installation pack: For those interested in advanced physics configurations refer to Open Rails Steam Parameters for Advanced Modellers. It is recommended that you read the following pages to provide relevant background and context to the operation of steam locomotives - Introduction to Steam Train Physics and OR Steam Locomotive model.
You may wish to change the folder if you wish, or have installed the test route in a different location.Įxample ENG and WAG files are provide on the examples page. By default rolling stock and activities from this page will be installed in the folder C:\Open Rails - CTN Test Route. This stock can be run on the test route to perform Steam Model performance testing. If you don't have Open Rails installed, or are not familiar with it, try reviewing this page first OR Installation. Test locomotives - Type = Simple, Superheated
Test locomotive - Type = Simple, Saturated The absence of cabviews or sounds will not impact the physical operation of the locomotive. Additionally some of the locomotives do not have the cabviews or sounds included, so these may need to be downloaded and installed separately.
The primary purpose of these locomotives is to demonstrate the Open Rails steam functionality, and therefore some of the locomotives may not be 100% visually correct. Aim - to provide suitably configured test rolling stock for Open Rails, and also provide some templates that may assist Open Rails model developers.