colossal404 писал(а):So I think the electric motors could be overdrive for a while, at least as long as they start the train
I think it's more about game code than our set. It we set more power to locomotives, they will accelerate quickly, reaching their maximum (constructive) speed more often.
colossal404 писал(а):I have to use two Ludmilla (TE109) for a short train, even it's known as a high powered (over 3000 hp) heavy locomotive in entire Europe...
What do you mean about short train?
Personally I've made many test games with different locomotives, researching their behavior with more or less wagons. That's why I consider our set to be quite realistic in a matter of power and trains acceleration.
Just now I've finished another running trials according to your scenario:
- TE109 and 22 gondolas 12-515
As you see, Ludmila carries 22 gondolas 12-515 (1430 tonnes of sand). Overall lenght of the train is 12 squares. Gross weight with the locomotive's and gondolas own weight - 2034 tonnes. And this train reaches 90 km/h in 112 squares (this is the highest speed Ludmila can reach with such weight).
I think it's well realistic. Good acceleration, more than convincing speed.
22 cars and some 2000 tonnes are not very long and heavy train, but this is quite ordinary commuting/combined train for non-electrified lines and medium/short distances.
- TE109 and 28 gondolas 12-515
Another example. The train has 28 gondolas (15 squares lenght) and overall weight 2556 tonnes. Ludmila attains 76 km/h in 84 squares - I think, it's really good acceleration for single-sectional diesel locomotive.