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M-497 Black Beetle
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Scenario: USA
Vehicle: Locomotive, Wagon, Multiple Unit
Tags: vehicle, jet, America, passengers, tomme2009, rdc
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Feb 20, 2020 @ 5:35pm
Feb 24, 2020 @ 3:59pm
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M-497 Black Beetle

Description
This mod adds the M-497 'Black Beetle', a jet powered train from 1960s America into the game, together with a fictional wagon based on the rdc-1 designed to be hauled by the Black Beetle.

Specifications for the locomotive:
Power: 13610 kW
Tractive Effort: 65 kN
Weight: 51.3 t
Topspeed: 295 kph
Capacity: 12
Loadspeed: 4x
Emissions: 85
Lifespan: 35 years
Availability: 1966-

Specifications for the wagon:
Power: 410 kW
Tractive Effort: 65 kN
Weight: 49.5 t
Topspeed: 295 kph
Capacity: 20
Loadspeed: 2x
Emissions: 65
Lifespan: 40 years
Availability: 1966-

Features:
- 3 lods
- Custom colors
- Animated doors
- Particles
- Sound
- Lights
- Reversible (only for the wagon)
- Rust/dirt
- Interior

Disclaimer:
I know this mod isn't perfect, if anybody would find enjoyment in making it better, contact me and I'll send you the necessary files.

I will not be held responsible for any damages to hardware or software that any of my mods cause, use my mods at your own risk.
27 Comments
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swisscheddar Feb 13, 2023 @ 9:04am 
in real life the beetle never pulled any train cars, as that was a limitation in its design. but nonetheless this mod is still awesome! great job.
tenrohvdm Oct 21, 2020 @ 9:25pm 
has there been any update on this? for me the exhaust goes straight up when stationary and then actually angles 'foreward' when the train speeds up, to the point where at high speeds it's throwing smoke puffs well ahead of the engine.
Metra Fan Aug 25, 2020 @ 1:51pm 
maybe you could make the locomotive reversible
DomDiaemus Aug 20, 2020 @ 10:37am 
The two jet engines exhaust seems pointing up near vertically. Is there a chance of fixing it? Thanks
Trekintosh Apr 8, 2020 @ 4:48pm 
I love the black beetle! Any possiblity of just a normal RDC-1/2/3/4?
redscouse51 Mar 19, 2020 @ 8:12am 
Sorry for the delay. Problem solved. Tested it on a flat mega map and it ran straight and true. Went back to my savegame, readjusted the track to as 'flat as possible' now it's spot on. My bad. (fired the track survey team, obviously not up to big projects... my bad, their fault...)
The Nonsuch Mar 17, 2020 @ 9:48am 
If it's any use, I had no problems with the train. Worked fine for me and I was reaching the top speed.
tomme2009  [author] Mar 17, 2020 @ 6:17am 
@redscouse51, could you try to see if other trains have the same problem? I've had the issue as well but with other trains, and I can't seem to recreate the problem right now, there isn't a value in the files I can change which would affect cornering speeds. So I expect it to be an issue with the game, possibly that a tiny piece of track has a lower max speed that you can't see.
tomme2009  [author] Mar 16, 2020 @ 10:21am 
That's not intended, I'll take a look in the files to see if I messed something up
redscouse51 Mar 16, 2020 @ 4:54am 
Just wondering... I have one set on a flat, stable 186mph/300km/h high speed track, more than long enough for it to reach top speed and maintain it but it only reaches approx 170mph and then slows down to approx 80-90moh then speeds up, slows down, etc 3 or 4 times between stations. Is this normal? Is is set to slow down on curves or in tunnels even if the track speed is constant?