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The {{pll|Vehicle Catalog Overview|vehicle catalog}} ease of operation score serves to provide a rough look at how complex a {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|vehicle}} is to learn and operate. | The {{pll|Vehicle Catalog Overview|vehicle catalog}} ease of operation score serves to provide a rough look at how complex a {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|vehicle}} type is to learn and operate. | ||
==== Learning Simplicity ==== | ==== Learning Simplicity ==== | ||
This score is based on how easy it is to learn to safely operate the vehicle. Some vehicles are rather intuitive to use | This score is based on how easy it is to learn to safely operate the vehicle. Some vehicles are rather intuitive and forgiving to use. Others may require extensive reading of the manual to understand, or running the quick tutorial multiple times to memorize. With those, making a mistake at some point is bound to happen. | ||
==== Brake Operation ==== | ==== Brake Operation ==== | ||
This score is based on how easy it is to safely operate the vehicle’s {{pll|Braking Overview|brakes}}. Complications may arise from the type of | This score is based on how easy it is to safely operate the vehicle’s {{pll|Braking Overview|brakes}}. Complications may arise from the type of {{pll|Lapping|air brake control valve}} used, impacting the intuitiveness and involvement with the controls, but also from the amount and positioning of the various brake types and controls. Another factor is the likelihood to make a human error, such as forgetting to enable the {{pll|Compressor|air compressor}} on a {{pll|Steam Overview|steam engine}}. | ||
==== Warning Systems ==== | ==== Warning Systems ==== | ||
This score is based on the availability of warnings about {{pll|Powertrain Overheating|exceeding margins of safe operation}} or running out of resources. Some vehicles are equipped with flashing lights, audible buzzers and even active failure prevention systems, while others have none and rely solely on meticulous instrument monitoring. | This score is based on the availability of warnings about {{pll|Powertrain Overheating|exceeding margins of safe operation}}, or running out of resources. Some vehicles are equipped with flashing lights, audible buzzers and even active failure prevention systems, while others have none and rely solely on meticulous instrument monitoring. | ||
==== Misuse Forgiveness ==== | ==== Misuse Forgiveness ==== | ||
This score is based on how forgiving the vehicle is to human error. Some vehicles are built in a way that | This score is based on how forgiving the vehicle is to human error. Some vehicles are built in a way that faulty operation is almost impossible to occur, while there are others where forgetting to check an instrument may result in {{pll|Damage Overview|total destruction}} of the vehicle. | ||
==== Remote Connectivity ==== | ==== Remote Connectivity ==== | ||
This score is based on availability of external control interfaces, namely the support for {{pll|Multiple-Unit|multiple-unit}} | This score is based on availability of external control interfaces, namely the support for {{pll|Multiple-Unit|multiple-unit connection}} and {{pll|Remote Controller|remote controllers}}. These methods of vehicle operation can contribute to drastic time saving and safety improvements in certain situations. | ||
==== Controls Layout ==== | ==== Controls Layout ==== | ||
This score is based on how ergonomic and accessible the vehicle’s controls are to the driver. While some vehicles may have everything comfortably in reach, suitable for a sitting position, others may block the view, require turning around, walking around the cab or even going outside of the vehicle to operate. | This score is based on how ergonomic and accessible the vehicle’s controls are to the driver. While some vehicles may have everything comfortably in reach, suitable for a sitting position, others may block the view, require turning around, walking around the cab, or even going outside of the vehicle to operate it. | ||
==== Item Storage ==== | ==== Item Storage ==== | ||
This score is based on how easy it is to store paperwork and other {{pll|Items Overview|items}} while operating the vehicle, | This score is based on how easy it is to store paperwork and other {{pll|Items Overview|items}} while operating the vehicle, based on the availability of desks, holders and other clear flat surfaces. | ||
==== Reversing Comfort ==== | ==== Reversing Comfort ==== | ||
This score is based on how easy it is to drive the vehicle in {{pll|Reverser|reverse}}, but also to turn it around. Vehicles with double-cabs are easy to change direction of movement, while others may be better suited for traveling in a particular direction when it comes to visibility. Some may not even be able to fit a {{pll|Turntable|turntable}} and require a wye to turn around. | This score is based on how easy it is to drive the vehicle in {{pll|Reverser|reverse}}, but also to turn it around. Vehicles with {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|double-cabs}} are easy to change direction of movement, while others may be better suited for traveling in a particular direction when it comes to visibility. Some may not even be able to fit a {{pll|Turntable|turntable}} and require a wye to turn around. | ||
==== Lighting Operation ==== | ==== Lighting Operation ==== | ||
This score is based on how easy it is to set up {{pll|Headlights & Cab Lights | This score is based on how easy it is to set up {{pll|Headlights & Cab Lights | ||
|lights}} on the vehicle, including headlights, taillights, cab and gauge lights. Some vehicles may have multi-function switches that do half the work automatically, whereas others may involve handling numerous switches with unintuitive combinations, or be as tedious as to require external valve operation and even manual {{pll|EOT Lantern|EOT lantern}} installation. | |lights}} on the vehicle, including headlights, taillights, cab and gauge lights. Some vehicles may have multi-function switches that do half the work automatically, whereas others may involve handling numerous switches with unintuitive combinations, or be as tedious as to require external valve operation, and even manual {{pll|EOT Lantern|EOT lantern}} installation. | ||
==== Sound Comfort ==== | ==== Sound Comfort ==== | ||
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This score is based on how tolerable the running vehicle is to the driver’s ear. Almost no motorized rail vehicle is truly quiet, but with good isolation and a smooth hum one will be less straining to the ear than a loud banging workhorse with no windows to close. | This score is based on how tolerable the running vehicle is to the driver’s ear. Almost no motorized rail vehicle is truly quiet, but with good isolation and a smooth hum one will be less straining to the ear than a loud banging workhorse with no windows to close. | ||
Other scores: | |||
* {{pll|Maintenance Score|Maintenance Score}} | |||
* {{pll|Hauling Score|Hauling Score}} | * {{pll|Hauling Score|Hauling Score}} | ||
* {{pll|Shunting Score|Shunting Score}} | * {{pll|Shunting Score|Shunting Score}} | ||
[[Category:Vehicle Catalog Scoring System|1]] | [[Category:Vehicle Catalog Scoring System|1]] | ||
Revision as of 03:37, 13 March 2025
The vehicle catalog ease of operation score serves to provide a rough look at how complex a vehicle type is to learn and operate.
Learning Simplicity
This score is based on how easy it is to learn to safely operate the vehicle. Some vehicles are rather intuitive and forgiving to use. Others may require extensive reading of the manual to understand, or running the quick tutorial multiple times to memorize. With those, making a mistake at some point is bound to happen.
Brake Operation
This score is based on how easy it is to safely operate the vehicle’s brakes. Complications may arise from the type of air brake control valve used, impacting the intuitiveness and involvement with the controls, but also from the amount and positioning of the various brake types and controls. Another factor is the likelihood to make a human error, such as forgetting to enable the air compressor on a steam engine.
Warning Systems
This score is based on the availability of warnings about exceeding margins of safe operation, or running out of resources. Some vehicles are equipped with flashing lights, audible buzzers and even active failure prevention systems, while others have none and rely solely on meticulous instrument monitoring.
Misuse Forgiveness
This score is based on how forgiving the vehicle is to human error. Some vehicles are built in a way that faulty operation is almost impossible to occur, while there are others where forgetting to check an instrument may result in total destruction of the vehicle.
Remote Connectivity
This score is based on availability of external control interfaces, namely the support for multiple-unit connection and remote controllers. These methods of vehicle operation can contribute to drastic time saving and safety improvements in certain situations.
Controls Layout
This score is based on how ergonomic and accessible the vehicle’s controls are to the driver. While some vehicles may have everything comfortably in reach, suitable for a sitting position, others may block the view, require turning around, walking around the cab, or even going outside of the vehicle to operate it.
Item Storage
This score is based on how easy it is to store paperwork and other items while operating the vehicle, based on the availability of desks, holders and other clear flat surfaces.
Reversing Comfort
This score is based on how easy it is to drive the vehicle in reverse, but also to turn it around. Vehicles with double-cabs are easy to change direction of movement, while others may be better suited for traveling in a particular direction when it comes to visibility. Some may not even be able to fit a turntable and require a wye to turn around.
Lighting Operation
This score is based on how easy it is to set up lights on the vehicle, including headlights, taillights, cab and gauge lights. Some vehicles may have multi-function switches that do half the work automatically, whereas others may involve handling numerous switches with unintuitive combinations, or be as tedious as to require external valve operation, and even manual EOT lantern installation.
Sound Comfort
This score is based on how tolerable the running vehicle is to the driver’s ear. Almost no motorized rail vehicle is truly quiet, but with good isolation and a smooth hum one will be less straining to the ear than a loud banging workhorse with no windows to close.
Other scores: