1938 TS Controls

In the lower picture the two key operated switches were the FIS (Fault Isolating Switch) and the TCCOS (Traction Control Cut Out Switch). Can't remember which one was on top. I never had to use either of them on a 38.

ISTR the Cab Light switch was also a rocker switch. [memory bank lights up] So was the e.p brake cut out switch and the control governor cut out switch but you had to remove the seal to do that. Compressor switch too. [memory bank fades]. I'll sleep on it.

Another annomilliy i have found is with the selector switch

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I thought it was Forward, Off, Reverse but looking at that pic it is now Forward2, Forward1, Off. Given the fact you only have three positions of selection how do you select reverse.
Darren.

Thanks Tubeprune.
I'm not sure the new railsimulator can run two different rates of acceleration but i can model 4 positions on the switch anyway.

1.Isolater handle is called the DBVIC (Drivers Brake Valve Isolating Cock)
2. The compressors work automatically so are normally always cut in from operative cabs, so driver won't touch if all ok.

The proceedure was.

1. switch on headlights and switch off tail lights if not already done by guard.
2. Insert control key.
3. Open DBVIC to charge trainline.
4. Insert reverser key in barrel in off position.
4. As trainline is charging apply a slight EP application to hold train.
5. wait for doors to close and bell from guard.

But I'm younger and better looking than Tubeprune ;D

The normal stabling proceedure was as follows:

1. Stop train normally.
2. Put the brake handle to emergency and close the DBVIC.
3. Once the trainline needle shows zero air, return the brake handle to off and release position.
4. Swich off head lightrs and switch on stabling light
5. Remove Control Key.
6. Apply handbrakes with the guard doing the rear and middle cabs by pulling the lever across and turning the vice screw until tight.
7 Depending on location a scotch block (wedge under wheel) or a rail anchor (a chain with a hook at one end and a clamp on the other) may also be required.