Unable to drive trains...

[JamieN]

Hi, I'm not so good at using BVE so have encountered a problem.

I'm using the latest version of Open BVE, and London Underground trains work fine.

However, when I use proper trains (Eg HST, Voyager) I am unable to start it.

It will show the interface and let me increase throttle power/switch between neutral/forward. However, whatever I do will not make the train move, doors closed or open.

Is there a preparation I am missing? :P

 

[ralphchadkirk]

Press and hold 2 to start the engine, or raise the pantograph. Then press the space bar, then put the reverser into forward and then into neutral and then press Insert, then put the reverser into forward again and take power.

 

[At_traction]

I guess that with the mainline trains the problem may be the driver's reminder switch (space bar). The driver is supposed to engage it whenever he's stopped at a red light and in some cockpits it shows a red lamp on the "dashboard" -- that way it is impossible to inadvertently increase power while the signal is still at danger.

I assume you have already engaged the power (AWS system) as well as raised the pantograph in case of electric units...