Long Slow Couple approach 850ft.

[boleyd]

When a car is told to couple to another they usual approach, at track speed until about 100ft from the target. I occasionally get a slowdown, before coupling, 850ft from the target. Any thought on the condition that might cause this?

 

[boleyd]

A second concurrent train, under similar orders, completed its coupling in a normal fashion and proceeded to a proper conclusion. The first train approaches the target car at a 2mph for 850ft despite the speed limit of 35mph.

 

[Papa_de_05]

I've noticed the same thing on my routes. It's quite annoying. If any has any suggestions, I'd gladly try them out as well.

 

[JCitron]

I've had that occur as well. I noticed that switches and signals seem to cause that to happen. The AI seems to check each and every switch before coupling. until they're close then they couple.

 

[tonyfrancis]

iv'e reported these observation before. the loco start the run in at normal speed then slows to 2mph till about 1 or 1 1/2 carriage lenghs,,then moment momentarily pauses then belts in at 5 mph. i would hate to be a passenger on the train..

it puts me in mind of a cheater stalking its prey.

it would make mor sence to approach at 5mph, the couple at 2mph.

 

[JCitron]

How about permanent warrants to ignore signals while in yards so that drivers can drive as needed for coupling. That's how it used to be prior to the changes in T:ANE during SP2 or SP3.

 

[boleyd]

I spent the morning trying to find a reason for some long slow coupling approaches, could not. I will restyle the route to avoid the condition.