Stopping a (cab mode) steam engine percisely? (On a turntable)

[BraselC5048]

I haven't seen anybody else ask this, so here goes. I'm perfectly fine at driving TC3+ steam engines in cab mode, although I don't have the hang of air brakes and grades yet. What I haven't figured out is how to stop a steam engine (in cab mode, sans-train) exactly where you want it to. This is a pretty big problem when it comes to trying to stop one on a turntable, especially when there's very little clearance past the wheelbase on each end. (Which in my world is most of the time.) In 06' it was easy enough, very little cutoff and very little throttle for very slow creeping, but now the problem is that it seems the steam in the steam chest alone is enough to send you farther than you want. Anybody know the right technique?

 

[KotangaGirl]

If all else fails you can drop the reverser back past the zero point and use the steam chest pressure as a brake. My 1870's engines don't have much in the way of brakes so sometimes I have to use this trick during low speed maneuvering in tight places.

 

[edh6]

I find the independent brake can be easier to use when fine control is needed.

 

[pdkoester]

on a turntable, you SHOULD use the independent brake... LOL