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EMD SD60Standard cab - Canadian PacificOperations manual to Train Simulator

Table of content

1. Cover page2. Index3. Development history4. Technical specifications5. Shortcuts and functions6. Scenarios included7. Create your own scenarios8. Advanced Braking Quick Reference Guide11. Final credits and acknowledgments

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The SD60 locomotive:The EMD (Electro Motive Division) SD60 is a type of six-axle, 3,800hp type of diesellocomotive built from 1985 to 1992 (although it was first introduced in 1984 anddemonstrated until production was greenlit when orders were eventually receivedfollowing the end of the 50 Series line production).

1,140 were built, and most are still in service. Yet, many have been scrapped, rebuilt, orretired in favor of more modern, up-to-date AC-traction diesels such as the SD70ACe andES44AC (besides more recent DC-traction models like the Dash 9 or SD70M which aregenerally favored or preferred on both western carriers; being BNSF and UP, whereaseastern carriers like CSX and NS still utilize SD60's for primary use).

Railroads such as the Chicago And Northwestern (CNW), Union Pacific (UP), BurlingtonNorthern (BN), CSX, Conrail (CR), Norfolk Southern (NS), and the SOO Line are among thenumerous customers who purchased fleets of the model for standard general revenuefreight service. Oakway Leasing (through an agreement with BN) also ordered units for"power by the hour" services in case of power shortages, which were common on the roadduring the time.

Built between October and December 1986, the units are numbered 9000-9099, and carrylettering on the cab denoting the identity of their lessor, Oakway, Inc.

The SD60 and the 710 engine's success (in-turn) led to the further development ofsubsequent models like the SD60MAC, and furthermore evolved and developed the SD70series; with its updated and improved 16-710G3B and 16-710G3C engine models, whichhas remained in production since 1992.

At presentCanadian National buy up a bunch of ex-EMD/Oakway leasing SD60’s (formerly leased toBurlington Northern) a number of years ago. All were renumbered into the 5400 series(previously occupied by now-retired GMD SD50F’s). Many were repainted over time, butinitially most were pressed into service in their old colours, but patched with newnumbers.

All second-hand EMD SD60 (3,800 hp) locomotives that Canadian National acquired fromGMTX have been repainted, upgraded to CN specifications, and are all in service. All unitsfrom the EMDX Oakway’s have been painted at Centralia, IL, and in service. Since 2013.

Source:https://trains-and-locomotives.fandom.com/wiki/EMD_SD60

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMD_SD60

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https://trains-and-locomotives.fandom.com/wiki/EMD_SD60

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMD_SD60

Technical Data

Model: SD60 Standard cabPower type: DieselBuilder: Electro-Motive DivisionBuild date: 1984-1995Total built: 1.144

Configuration: • AARC-C• UIC Co′Co′Gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)Prime mover: 16-710G3ARPM range: 200-900Engine type: DieselAspiration: TurbochargedLoco weight: 368,000 lb (166,922 kg)Alternator: AR11Traction motors: 6 D87Cylinders: 16Cylinder size: 710 cu inPower output: 3,800 hp (2.8 MW)Maximum speed: 70 mph (113 km/h)

EM2000 microprocessor installedTractive effort: Starting: 98,250 lbf

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Shortcuts and functions

SD60 Canadian Pacific version 1.0 (february 2021)

We are always ready to help our buyers. We accept criticism or improvements to our models.Feel free to write, we will gladly answer you as soon as possible.

Customer Support: [email protected]

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Career scenarios included

(Canadian Mountain Passes route)

[SD60] CP - Freefall:Time to force the dynamic brake on this steep descent.You will need a good wrist to control the train on this 1.2% gradient.Time: 90min. Di�culty: Hard

[SD60] CP - Descent down the river:You will transport a manifest train heading east to Lake Luise.Time: 45min. Di�culty: Hard

[SD60] CP - Eldon parkNight work at Eldon.You will need to assemble a train consisting of three parts.Time: 15min. Di�culty: Easy

Content included

SD60 Standard cab locomotive:Canadian Pacific liveryND no driver version3 career scenarios to Canadian Mountain Passes route*The route required to play the scenarios is purchased separately.

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Quick Drive compatible to make a custom consist

Activate this locomotive in your own scenarios.

You need to activate the developer and the product in the scenario editor.Developer: Travel by Train / Product: SD60

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Advanced Braking Quick Reference Guide

1 Getting Moving- Move the Train Brake handle towards Release - it will latch around 17%- Release the keyboard button- Wait a second- Move it towards release again and it will move towards 0% and release- Observe ER moves to 90psi- Observe BP rises towards 90psi- Observe BC drops towards 0psi- Once BC is at 0psi, brakes are released on the loco and will begin releasing down thelength of the train- Apply Run 1 throttle and wait for the train to begin to move, once it begins to move youcan start to apply more power2 Going Down Hill- Move the Dynamic Brake handle to Setup- Move the Train Brake towards Apply, it will latch at around 24% for Initial Application- Observe the ER moves to 84psi (6lb application)- Observe BP rapidly drops to 84psi to follow- Observe BC rapidly applies and stabilises around 84psi- Brakes are now on a minimum application at the loco, the rest of the brakes on thetrain should respond relatively rapidly- Once approximately 10 seconds have elapsed after the Dynamic Brake handle wasmoved to Setup, begin moving it further towards Apply in order to achieve more braking- If Dynamic Brakes are not holding the loco, gently move the Train Brake a smallamount to apply some more air brake but note that beyond the initial application thebrakes are much slower to respond and it will take time to get the extra braking e�ortalong the length of the train- If you find yourself slowing too much even without Dynamic Brakes then you shouldbring the train to a stop, then release the brakes. It will take some time for the brakepipe to recharge and if you try to release the brakes while moving you may be going toofast before you can re-apply the brakes.

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- At the top of a steep incline, you may wish to set handbrakes on some wagons using thecoupling view- this is equivalent to standard railroad practice of using retainer valves to maintain airbrake pressure on some freight cars which would allow a minimum amount of brakingeven if you've released the main air brakes. Stop your train before applying hand brakesand then proceed.- Above all, braking requires a lot of forward thinking and careful management.Remember, safety first- if in doubt, stop the train. If you need to stop the train and release the brakes while ona gradient in order to allow a full recharge of the brake pipe then set all the hand brakesfirst.

3 Stopping- Move the Train Brake towards Apply, it will latch at around 24% for Initial Application- Observe the ER moves to 84psi (6lb application)- Observe BP rapidly drops to 84psi to follow- Observe BC rapidly applies and stabilises around XYZpsi- Brakes are now on a minimum application at the loco, the rest of the brakes on thetrain should respond fairly rapidly.- If you need further application to come to a stop then continue to move the train braketowards Apply gently, remember that the more air you let out of the BP the longer it willtake to get the BP recharged again once you get going.

4 PCS Light Illuminated- Ensure the Throttle handle is in the Idle position- Memd

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5 FAQ

The train won't move when the brake cylinder says the brakes are o�Remember all the gauges on the front refer only to the state of the brakes on thelocomotive, as you use the air brakes a pressure wave makes its way down the train andit can take sometimes minutes for the e�ect of your braking to take e�ect along thelength of the train.Therefore, make small changes and wait for their e�ect. Forward thinking and small,careful changes are crucial in the safe operation of US freight trains.

The train won't slow down even though the BC is at 65psi!You've most likely run out of air in the reservoirs down the train which can happen aftera number of repeated applications and releases without allowing time for all thereservoirs to recharge.

There is no way to know what pressure the car reservoirs are holding so it is importantto allow the train plenty of time after a brake release for everything to recharge, more soif the last application was a strong application since more air would have been used.

If you find yourself in this situation, move the Train Brake handle to its maximumapplication position, wait a second or two and then move it further to the Emergencyposition. This will make an emergency application of the brakes using a separatededicated emergency reservoir and bring the train to a stop.

You should now set ALL handbrakes on the train so that it is pinned down safely and thenyou can release the Train Brake handle and let the brake system fully recharge, whichmay take 10-20 minutes on the hardest di�culty setting.

Once recharged you can make a minimum service application, release all the handbrakesand then continue on your journey.

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Final credits and acknowledgments

● Cesar Emanuel Pach● Chalo Garay for providing great sounds and pictures.● Anthony Wood sound creator● Juan Rojas sound editor● Mike Rennie for the advanced braking scripting.● Dovetail Games

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