German Safety Systems: Zugdateneingabe (Train Data Input) | Expert BR 101 (TSW)

Being the first in a series about the DB BR 101 Expert locomotive, this video deals with the train data input necessary for running PZB/LZB safety systems on German rails, while running an IC train from Baden-Württemberg across the Rhine through the Rhineland-Palatinate. Full IC passenger run on the Expert DB BR 101 locomotive from Mannheim Hbf to Kaiserlautern Hbf on the Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn DLC for Dovetail Games' Train Sim World 5, featuring a short tutorial about the train data input (Zugdateneingabe) on the MFA-version (17:14) and the MFD-version (54:29), including Grunddaten (basic data, 59:40), Ersatzzugdaten (surrogate train data, 1:02:24) and train data for light engine runs (1:06:11). Quick Access: 00:00 – Start 01:14 – A word an the Expert BR 101 Gameplay Pack not releasing on the Epic Game Store 06:04 – Expert BR 101 content in timetable mode vs. scenarios 08:15 – Expert BR 101 versions discussed 11:28 – More realistic door control discussed 12:47 – LZB80 ZDE (Zugdateneinsteller) and input table (Einstelltabelle) on the MFA-version shown 17:14 – Train data input on the MFA-version 19:37 – BRA (brake setting) value discussed 23:07 – BRH (brake percentage) value discussed 27:34 – Bremszettel (brake sheet) discussed 29:34 – Example BRH calculation according to markings on vehicles 39:32 – Converting Brh to BRH according to the table 40:29 – ZL (train length) value discussed 41:14 – Train length markings on vehicles shown 44:40 – Rounding up and input 45:05 – VMZ (maximum authorized speed) discussed 46:35 – Maximum authorized speed markings on vehicles shown 48:00 – Maximum timetable speed discussed 50:45 – Train Data Input on the LZB80 ZDE done 51:42 – Train Data check on the MFA demonstrated 54:29 – Train data input on the MFD-version discussed 56:42 – Train Data Input on the MFD done 59:40 – Grunddaten (basic data) discussed 1:02:24 – Ersatzzugdaten (surrogate train data) discussed 1:06:11 – Train data for Triebfahrzeugfahrten (light engine services) discussed 1:09:09 – Expert BR 101 setup and start at Kaiserslautern 1:15:39 – Expert BR 101 setup at Mannheim 1:17:08 – Departure from Mannheim 1:19:42 – Passing Ludwigshafen Mitte 1:20:48 – Stop at Ludwigshafen Hbf 1:22:15 – Passengers being reluctant to open doors 1:23:40 – Brake percentage calculator on EBuLa screen shown 1:26:40 – Interface for fault simulation shown 1:28:44 – Contacting signaler on GSM-R radio 1:29:30 – Opposite track operation 1:34:35 – Weird (but prototypical) double El 2 signalling 1:36:15 – Stop at Neustadt and der Weinstraße 1:39:45 – Passengers being shy again 1:42:02 – Into the picturesque Palatinate Forest 1:48:00 – Limit to 90 km/h at Neidenfals 1:50:42 – Limit to 90 km/h with weird (but prototypical) arrows at Weidenthal 1:53:30 – Limit to 80 km/h at Frankenstein 1:56:55 – BÜ 0 instead of BÜ 1 at level crossing 1:59:20 – Increase to 130 km/h, then 150 km/h at Hochspeyer 2:03:10 – Arrival at Kaiserslautern 2:06:18 – Conclusion Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at   / tygerways   Disclosure: Since April 9, 2025 I am part of the Dovetail Ambassador Program that supplies me with free product keys for Train Sim World. What I say and do on my channel and in my videos is still my very own opinion and discretion and does not reflect anybody else's views.