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BobFrom the research I have been able to accomplish, it seems that 86 foot boxcars with auto parts have an empty weight around 106,000 lbs (48.08 metric tons) and a loaded weight around 200,000 lbs (90.72 metric tones).
Thanks for the files. Will try them out tonight.What formula(s) do you use for your friction lines? I have tried the ones for Joe's Friction Calculator and notice your are slightly different. Also, can you explain how the brake values are determined? If there is already a post, simply let me know where it is. Thanks.
Hi, Take a look at this thread, it may help explain some things about the brakes. http://www.train-sim.com/dcforum/DCForumID5/7115.html As to the friction line, the original files used a modified version of the work Joe did, mods based on some data from real railroad operation. These files have something else which should be better. Have not had a chance to really try it out yet on very much running. Bob
BobThanks for the insight on the braking values.I recall several posts a while back about Joe's Friction Calculator that had many different spreadshhets with friction values plotted. I tried to do a search, but came up empty. Do you (or anyone else) know where that thread may be?
I would be a little patient. I think very soon Joe will have a new version of FCalc that will be very helpful to get all this just right. Joe's work is really comprehensive, and I don't think the new version will dissappoint you. Bob