PST Distributed Power Training and Simulation

Distributed Power Training and Simulation

Clear instruction, animation, and realistic integrated simulation to thoroughly teach and then practice distributed locomotive power handling.

Protecting engineers operating long trains with dynamic in-train forces can now be done with realistic simulation and world-class training materials.

The in-train forces of long trains are invisible. But they aren’t insignificant. Incorrectly managed power and terrain awareness can easily result in either break-in-twos or derailments. The PST DistributedPower™ guided learning takes away the mystery and quickly brings engineers up to speed.

Eliminate Guesswork

Perfect practice makes perfect. Train your engineers in the best methods and then practice them.

PST’s DistributedPower™ Training utilizes its incredibly accurate physics simulation engine which calculates forces down to the individual rail truck during the training. This simulation fidelity allows engineers to safely learn the actual operation of long trains over rolling terrain without any real-world consequences. Download more information.

Asynchronous Power Application when cresting with distributed locomotive power

They said it:

“This distributed power training captures what’s been missing in engineer training: highly specific lessons, re-enforced learning, and the ability to practice the “book” knowledge.”

Clearly Explained Concepts

Lesson Excerpt

Democast with Dan Bostek from Norfolk Southern

Re-enforced Learning

Features

5 Modules to thoroughly cover all aspects of DP operation
Class I derived curriculum and best practices
Knowledge checks after each concept is introduced
Variety of presentation and testing formats
Final quizzing for each module
Capability for Learning Management System (LMS) integration

Benefits

Keeps students engaged
Students can proceed at their own pace, but can’t skip ahead without demonstrating knowledge achieved
Automatic record-keeping

Animated Concepts

Features

Clear, understandable depictions of complex operations and forces such as asynchronous power and End of Train Cushion Couplers
Can easily be stopped or replayed to maximize students ability to learn

Benefits

Visual and audio re-enforce and highlight important information that can easily be overlooked
Professionally created animations enable clear learning and understanding without visual clutter or reliance on static imagery

Realistic Simulation Practice

Features

A virtual instructor helps engineer practice what they’ve just learned
Detailed train physics working behind the scenes to reproduce realistic in-train forces
Scenarios for all critical engineer operations such as:
- Establishing DP Link
- Fencing
- Brake Test
- Bump Test
- Starting & stopping on up-grades, down-grades, and crested hills

Benefits

Improved safety
No locomotive equipment costs or OJT needed
In addition to classroom knowledge, adds muscle memory for processes

Distributed Power Training and Simulation

Clear instruction, animation, and realistic integrated simulation to thoroughly teach and then practice distributed locomotive power handling.

Protecting engineers operating long trains with dynamic in-train forces can now be done with realistic simulation and world-class training materials.

Eliminate Guesswork

They said it:

Clearly Explained Concepts

Lesson Excerpt

Democast with Dan Bostek from Norfolk Southern

Re-enforced Learning

Animated Concepts

Realistic Simulation Practice

Download a pdf to learn more about DistributedPower Training

Get more information or schedule a demonstration. This is the training railroads have been waiting for.

Distributed Power Training and Simulation

Clear instruction, animation, and realistic integrated simulation to thoroughly teach and then practice distributed locomotive power handling.

Protecting engineers operating long trains with dynamic in-train forces can now be done with realistic simulation and world-class training materials.

Eliminate Guesswork

They said it:

Clearly Explained Concepts

Lesson Excerpt

Democast with Dan Bostek from Norfolk Southern

Re-enforced Learning

Animated Concepts

Realistic Simulation Practice

Download a pdf to learn more about DistributedPower Training

Get more information or schedule a demonstration. This is the training railroads have been waiting for.

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