[A.R.N.] AEX442 Electric Locomotive
AEXEL 2025 Rolling Stock 1 — DB442 (Talent 2 Inspired)
[b]AEXELRAIL442NGR[/b]
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General Information
[b]Name:[/b] AEXEL 2025 Rolling Stock 1_DB442 Talent 2 Inspired_AEXELRAIL442NGR
[b]Operator:[/b] DB (Deutsche Bahn inspired)
[b]Connector Property:[/b] NOT SRC‑TCP, Propriety AEX Connector
[b]Front Coupler System:[/b] AEXEL CONNECT V1.1
[b]License:[/b] Open Source – Free to use parts with credit
[b]Top Speed:[/b] 140 km/h
[b]Performance Profile:[/b] High–Medium efficiency power usage
[b]Battery Operation:[/b] Low‑speed battery movement supported
[b]Future Systems Planned:[/b] PZB, LZB, ETCS, SIFA
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Route Map
[url=https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fngr.aexelgroup.app%2Froutes%2F]Network Route Map[/url][ngr.aexelgroup.app]
[i]Train data on the website may not perfectly match in‑game configuration.[/i]
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ARN Project – Signals & Trackside Equipment
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[]Full integration with AEXEL Rail Network (ARN) planned[]Real‑time track monitoring & automated signal recognition
[*] Future onboard sync with ARN signal data
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Version Information
[b]Version:[/b] v1.0
[b]Release Date:[/b] February 2026
[b]Status:[/b] Stable Public Release
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Performance & System Testing
Singleplayer Performance
[b]Test Environment:[/b]
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[]Intel i5‑12400F[]16GB DDR4[]RTX 3060[]Windows 11
[*] VSync Off
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[b]Results:[/b]
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[]144 FPS (VSync Off)[]~62 Physics FPS at high speed[]Stable at 140 km/h[]No major stutters
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Multiplayer
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[]Fully multiplayer compatible[]Stable in multi‑car consists
[*] Recommended max consist: 3 cars
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Operating System Compatibility
[b]Windows:[/b] Fully tested
[b]Linux:[/b]
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[]Arch Linux – Works great[]Debian – Minor GPU artifacts
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[b]GPU Fix Button:[/b]
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[]Fixes NVIDIA/AMD Linux screen artifacts[]Screen flashes ~1 second
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[b]macOS:[/b] Untested
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Known Limitations
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[]Pantograph must be lowered before entering hangars[]Manual breaker activation required[]Emergency brake sensitive at -1.1[]GPU fix needed on some Linux setups
[*] Not compatible with SRC‑TCP rolling stock
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Safety Systems (Planned)
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[]Future: PZB, LZB, ETCS, SIFA[]Fire detection warnings already implemented
[*] Emergency brake partially integrated
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Formation & Dimensions
Configuration
[b]3‑Car EMU (D–M–D)[/b]
[b]Traction Layout:[/b]
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[]Car 1: 4× Medium Motors[]Car 2: 2× Small In‑floor Motors
[*] Car 3: 4× Medium Motors
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Dimensions
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[]Car 1 & 3: 91 blocks (22.75 m)[]Passenger Car: 70 blocks (17.50 m)[]Total Length: ~252 blocks (~63 m)[]Width: 13 blocks (3.25 m)
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Exterior Features
Coupler System
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[]Vertical stacked dual electric connectors[]Bottom: AEXEL MU-System (4 blocks above ground)[]Top: Auxiliary connector (5 blocks above ground)[]Transfers power + data
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Pantograph
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[]Hold up/down 3 seconds[]Provides traction power
[*] Must be lowered in hangars
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Driver Cab Features
[b]Language:[/b] German
[b]Cab Doors:[/b] 2 per side
Master Key
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[]0 – Off[]1 – On
[*] 2 – Disconnect front connector
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Left Screen
Displays warnings, lights, brakes, power.
Supports dark mode & dial customization.
Left Wall Panel
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[]Radio (20 km range)[]Signal switch
[*] S.M.A.R.T direction switch (4 km range)
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[url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2966862255]S.M.A.R.T Signals[/url]
Desk Controls
[b]Throttle/Brake Lever:[/b]
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[]Deadzone: -0.1 to 0.09[]Max Power: +1.1[]Service Brake: -1.0[]Emergency: -1.1
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[b]Pantograph Control:[/b] Hold 3 seconds
[b]Indirect Brake:[/b] Right side of desk
Right Wall Panel
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[]Cab lights[]Door controls (left/right/open/close)
[*] Interlock lever
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Front Display
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[]Speed (KMH/MPH)[]Dial + numeric
[*] Dark mode
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Reverser
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[]-1 Reverse[]0 Neutral
[*] 1 Forward
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Right Display – Warning Panel
[b]Modes:[/b] Dark mode, Purple mode
[b]Buttons:[/b] Acknowledge, Silence, Diagnostics
[b]Warning Layout:[/b]
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[]1 Traction[]2 Brake[]3 Door Interlock[]4 Line Power[]5 Battery[]6 Temperature[]7 Emergency[]8 General Warning
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Driver Equipment
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[]Hi‑vis wear[]Fishing rod[]Transponder tools[]Strobe light[]Radiation detector[]Hand radio[]RC controller[]Medical kits ×3[]Defibrillator[]Welding torch[]Compass[]Torch[]Binoculars + NV[]Fire extinguisher
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Engine Room
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[]Behind cab[]2 sliding doors[]10 breakers[]4 motors per driving car
[*] Heavy rear door
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Passenger Cabin
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[]Lighting + speakers[]Large seating[]Open gangways[]Door beeps (slow/fast)[]Heating system[]Coupling cable access
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GPU Compatibility Button
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[]Fixes Linux GPU artifacts[]Screen flashes ~1 second
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Startup Procedure
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[]Activate breakers in both driving cars[]Check rear tail lights[]Master Key → 1[]Select signal mode[]Enable passenger lights[]Set headlights[]Set cab lights[]Check radio & pressures[]Acknowledge warnings[]Enable door interlock[]Reverser → Forward[]Exit hangar ≤ 10 km/h[]Stop once clear[]Raise pantograph
[*] Proceed to first station
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Microcontrollers & Systems
[url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2372762554]Modified Master‑Slave System (Sock)[/url]
[url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3192572215]Headlight Controller (Robot Wizz)[/url]
[url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2966862255]S.M.A.R.T Signals[/url]
[b]Additional AEXEL Systems:[/b]
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[]AEX442 Track Switcher v1.1[]AEXEL Step Up/Down Switch[]AEX442 AEXEL Master v1.0[]AEX442 Driver Lights v1.3[]AEX442 Cabin Lights v1.3[]AEXEL Main Train System[]AEX442 Screens Controller[]AEXEL Pantograph Panel[]AEX442 Door Intervene v1.0[]AEXEL Train Door Slave Controller v1.7
[*] AEXEL Couple System
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Credits
[b]Base Model:[/b]
[url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3111365837]Airlink Class 755 – TenPilots[/url]
[b]Master‑Slave System:[/b]
Sock
[b]Headlight Controller:[/b]
Robot Wizz
[b]S.M.A.R.T Signals:[/b]
AEXEL
[b]All AEXEL Integration & Systems:[/b]
AEXEL
