TS2014: ACS-64 Boost Mode vs Continuous Mode Acceleration

[Fan Railer]

Here are the two different acceleration profiles of the Amtrak Siemens ACS-64 (physics dropped into the existing AEM-7). First up from start to 4:50 is the boost mode (6400kW) profile. From 4:55 to the end is the continuous mode (5000kW) profile. Note that I have adjusted amp ratings to reflect tractive effort in kN (1 amp = 1 kN). You can see that the different acceleration profiles follow the tractive effort curves as seen here: http://www.mobility.siemens.com/mobilit ... s64-en.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Note the difference in time it takes for the locomotive to accelerate the 8 car Amfleet train while in the different modes.

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[Fan Railer]

This is how the ACS-64 will look in train simulator 2014: http://www.engine-driver.com/article/sh ... -simulator" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[LIRRMEDFORD]

Well the difference is clear in the amount of HP provided for the different modes,we can only hope that Railsimulator.com will realease the ACS64 with the switch for both modes.