Train Sim World 4 – Definitive ÖBB 4024 Guide (Procedures, Unique Features & Cab Controls)

ÖBB 4024

Overview

A staple on Austrian networks since the late 1990s, the ÖBB 4024 with its striking frontend and sleek curved body design was the first iteration of the Talent family of multiple units. Available as both diesel and electric options, Austria’s national operator selected electric sets for use on local and S-Bahn traffic.

Featuring a low floor for accessiblity, and improved safety and ride comfort being straddled atop shared Jacobs bogies, the 4024 is a perfectly capable EMU with the added ability of being able to also work in Germany’s borders, making it suitable for use on the Vorarlberg network.

• Manufacturer: Bombardier Talbot
• Build Location: Aachen, Germany
• Entered Service: 1996
• Number Built: 188 sets (All ÖBB Talents)
• Power Type: 15kV AC OHLE
• Power Output: 2040 horsepower
• Coaches: 4-car
• Capacity: 189 Passengers
• Length: 66.87 Metres (219.39 ft)
• Weight: 116 Metric Tons
• Top Speed: 140 km/h (87 mph)

ÖBB 4024 Cab – 1/2

• 1 – Contact Signaller Phone (off screen)
• 2 – Emergency Brake Plunger
• 3 – Pantograph Switch
• 4 – Main Circuit Breaker Switch
• 5 – Traction Motor Blowers Switch
• 6 – PZB Override Switch
• 7 – PZB Release Switch
• 8 – PZB Acknowledge Switch
• 9 – Master Switch
• 10 – Reverser Switch
• 11 – Door Locking Switch
• 12 – Close All Doors Button
• 13 – PZB Indicator Brightness Switch
• 14 – Desk Light Dimmer
• 15 – Cab/Desk Light Switch
• 16 – Train Lights Switch
• 17 – Instrument Lights Switch
• 18 – Instrument Lights Dimmer
• 19 – Parking Brake Apply & Release Buttons
• 20 – Speedometer
• 21 – Brake Pressure Gauge
• 22 – Brake Cylinder Gauge
• 23 – Sander Switch
• 24 – Wipers Switch
• 25 – Master Controller Handle
• 26 – Sander Button
• 27 – High Horn Button
• 28 – Low Horn Button
• 29 – Cruise Control Switch
• 30 – Signal Lights Switch
• 31 – Train Brake Handle
• 32 – Cruise Control Up/Down Buttons
• 33 – Multi-Function Display Brightness Button
• 34 – SIFA Pedal (off screen)
• 35 – Horn Pedal (off screen)

ÖBB 4024 Cab – 2/2

• 36 – Battery Voltage Indicator
• 37 – Battery Switch
• 38 – Signal Lights Switch
• 39 – ÖBB/DB Mode Switch
• 40 – Signal Lights Direct Switch
• 41 – PZB Breaker Switch
• 42 – SIFA Breaker Switch

Procedures & Unique Features

Cab Setup

• On top of the usual procedures for getting a train moving, the ÖBB 4024 has an additional step where you must insert the Train Brake Handle, as well as the usual Master Key.
• Once you have inserted the Train Brake Handle, you need to move it into the Drive position.

Cruise Control

• Unlike AFB as commonly found on German rolling stock, the Cruise Control functionality in the ÖBB 4024 is a little bit different both in how it operates, and in how you enable it.
• To enable Cruise Control in the ÖBB 4024, first you must already be moving, and when you reach your desired target speed, move the Cruise Control switch into the On position, this will hold you at the exact speed you were at when you pressed it.
• Once in Cruise Control, you can select a different desired speed on the Train Management Screen (TMS), do this by pressing the 7 and 8 softkeys to select speed up or down in 5 km/h increments.
• This is not a press and hold function, you will need to press the buttons every 5 km/h you wish to change the speed by.
• To disable Cruise Control, move the Master Controller into the 0 position, and switch the Cruise Control switch to Off.
• Returning the Master Controller to 0 and either re-applying power or braking will also disable Cruise Control, in which case you will need to move the switch to Off and back to On when ready to use it again Coupling and Uncoupling.
• Coupling is straightforward in the ÖBB 4024, to couple to another unit, simply attach to it at a safe speed, driving from the cab nearest to the other unit.
• To uncouple from another unit, be in the middle cab facing it, and then with the train in reverse, turn the Master Key fully to the left into the Uncouple mode and hold it there for 5 seconds, before returning it to Active.
• Apply some power and slowly pull away from the uncoupled unit.

Other Bits and Bobs

• Unlike a lot of trains, the ÖBB 4024 does not feature an external cab door – you can access the train by opening any set of passenger doors from the outside, they will close themselves automatically after 10 seconds.