How fast is a Class 101? Train Sim World 2

Take the most humble of passenger trains, crank it up and throw it down the luge on the LGV Mediterranean. Why? Because reasons that's why. Just how fast can you make a train with a rumoured top speed of 70 MPH go down a 3.5% slope? Why do you want to know? You do want to know though, don't you? This is something entirely pointless in Train Sim World 2.
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[@maximushaughton2404]

After many years of traveling on a BR 101, I can honestly say that if it fell off a cliff, the BR 101 still wouldn't hit 160 KMH.

[@bigvimfuego]

Drinking a can of carbonated beverage on one of these things was always and adventure as the seats used to have about 6 inches of spring travel, and going over a set of points resulted in much bounciness.

[@rickboivin7732]

Was the Class 101 one of what they called a 'Pacer'?

[@biglads4tw]

@@rickboivin7732 No, the pacers are newer but worse.

[@aircooledorion]

And colonel failure has answered the question "is a triple-headed American GP38 faster than a BR type 101 [ whilst pulling empty coal hoppers] " as I've pondered this question often whilst in the bath and now we know. It's not often that CF does a bit of the science stuff but a first non the less. Other science-based channels please take note.

[@cabe_bedlam]

There is something to be said for the sound a slam-door makes over the annoying chimes of modern carriages. However, nostalgia only goes so far....

[@bulwinkle]

I was a very young boy when these were first introduced and remember the surprise of first seeing a Leeds to York local service with no locomotive.

[@jdmldn]

A Class 101 chugging its way along the LGV in the south of France is an apt metaphor for Brexit.

[@mrmcbaldspot]

Is this the same train that was used in the battle of Agincourt? Super fast for it's time. Especially with all the pointy sticks duct taped to the side.

[@SaturnMist09]

This needs to be done with a Big Boy! And jolly green is always lovely :)

[@Irish_Spud]

Back with another great TSW2 video, I've missed these. I love the 101, it's fun to drive.

[@natgrant1364]

Well, that WAS a question I didn't know I needed answering. Thanks, Colonel!

[@philipbossy4834]

I didn't know I wanted to have that bit of info about that train, but now that I have I can't imagine life without it.

[@Strafe2011]

Have to comment after seeing Colonel's tagline for this video. This is pretty much if Trailbreaker was a DMU. "Can't you go any faster, Trailbreaker?" "Sorry, this is it - I'm not built for speed." "I may not be fast, but I'm cheap."

[@ah13stu7]

These are certainly the answers to the questions of the questions that we needed answers to the previous questions that we never even knew answers existed for...i think.

[@HobbyLinkYT]

I love your TSW 2 series

[@colonelfailure]

Thank you :)

[@therosijedha]

@@colonelfailure what are the controls for the brakes? i want to know because i drive the ICE and it has separate throttle and brake.

[@wimpie031]

Unexpectedly intriguing, didn’t know I needed this :)

[@MrScoot27]

24:00 had me laughing out loud. Honestly, if you followed this "format" of TSW videos going forward, I wouldn't mind. Grabbing an absolutely out of place loco/train and trying to beat an absolutely arbitrarily set milestone or goal seems like exactly the way this channel would tackle such content. Next time, try the speed test with the old Isle of Wight tube stock, I'd watch it.

[@agolftwittler1223]

Fast or failure? Hopefully both. We are buckled up Sir, let it rip 😁

[@METALFREAK03]

Oh bum, I missed my stop.

[@theeutecticpoint]

17:42- In these kind of trains, does the forward facing unit not control the traction units of all the connected carriages? I IMAGINE they would

[@mickeypigduck2307]

Nobody does a train video quite like the Colonel.

[@2CraftySeniors]

What a fun ride that was. Especially the parts in the dark. I was hoping you'd toss a Big Boy onto the route instead of that yellow job. That'd really surprise the locals. LOL

Yes do the "take an big american freight train and it would be interesting"

[@colonelfailure]

I already did. Did you miss it?

@@colonelfailure it was epic 🙏❤️

[@DarkDisc1]

Decided to decouple the trailers from the "Shed" on TSW 2020...that thing can shift when it's not weighted down with haulage lol...also decided to whack it into reverse while doing 130, I went through the front window

[@michaelnunnery6394]

Failure to notice that one of the controls wasn't set properly I believe that's called Doing a Squirrel

[@flyingbananatree5661]

I believe he`s affectionately known as truck boy in these parts XD lol.

[@phsyco123]

I have jumped the points on this damned thing so many bloody times

[@kittihokk]

Hmm, here is a thinking: doesn't reverser act as a clutch, I mean, is it possible that you can't exceed some speed limit because of engine RPM limit?

[@colonelfailure]

More likely is I took it into neutral while moving the camera. It happens to me a lot.

[@DoctorMagdaki]

When you are in the deep dark do you fear encountering a Balrog?

[@burgerpommes2001]

Wouldn't be the other direction more downhill

[@admirallive2377]

Probly but then he'd have to travel that 60k to get there instead of 20km

[@burgerpommes2001]

@@admirallive2377 auxonprovance?

[@PaulPavlinovich]

Lol I'm tipping that the two tiny little diesels either side of that 101 spat their pistons into the blue yonder towards the end of that over speed run and when you put on the brakes I'm betting those good old fashioned asbestos gearbox brake bands took a beating. The would have been one very hot and sad little gearbox. Have you ever tried rolling it down Sand Patch in neutral?

[@EpicThe112]

Mate you might need something like an Amtrak ACS-64 because in normal service they can reach 220 km/h 135 mph

[@TheLeonhamm]

Here, what was that big knob thing between the two wibbley-wobbley hands-on grabber-wotsits? ;o)

[@davidy7004]

As a child riding on these it was always a happy day when the driver left the blinds up so you could sit in the front passenger seat and see what they were doing. The driver would press the big knob when the train beeped coming up to an amber/ red signal. Is that AWS perhaps? (I don't know the names of things...)

[@stashyjon]

Reminds me of my favorite Grateful Dead tune 'Tons Of Steel Lyrics - I know these rails we're on like I know my lady's smile, We see a dozen dreams in every passing mile. Can't begin to count the trips she and I have made, But I wish I had a dollar for each time we've both been down this grade. And a hundred thousand tons of steel, made to roll. The brakes don't work and this grade's too steep, her engine's sure to blow. And a hundred thousand tons of steel, out of control, She's more a roller coaster than the train I used to know. It's one hell of an understatement, to say she can't be beat. She's temperamental, more a bitch than a machine. She wasn't built to travel at speed or through mud slides. These wheels are bound to jump the tracks before they burn like the ties And a hundred thousand tons of steel, made to roll. The brakes don't work and this grade's too steep, her engine's sure to blow. And a hundred thousand tons of steel, out of control, She's more a roller coaster than the train I used to know. Murphy sure out done himself to pick this stretch of track I can only hope my luck is ridin' in the back. Well I have pray to god this ain't the day we meet, I've done about everything, but try dragging my feet. And a hundred thousand tons of steel, made to roll. The brakes don't work and this grade's too steep, her engine's sure to blow. And a hundred thousand tons of steel, out of control, She's more a roller coaster than the train I used to know.

[@pyromaniacal13]

23:35 I'd watch a whacking great American freight train run this. EDIT 24:00 Fantastic!

[@majorssimworld2364]

I'm pretty sure if you put it in neutral going down bubble you'll go faster as the engine won't be holding you back :)

[@colonelfailure]

I tried it and while it's close there is greater speed to be had while throttled up.

[@majorssimworld2364]

@@colonelfailure I should never have doubted you oh great train master. Love your work good sir.

[@urbanrallyracer]

Nicely done! Maybe next time you could pull out a DD40X. 😂

[@olivergould3419]

Can you do a video on the class 66 and 166 GWR for train sim world please Colonel Failure? PS your hillarous and help me get through this Lockdown as well as everyone else i'm sure.

[@RustyITNerd]

Is it just me missing the outro sections in the videos lately?

[@colonelfailure]

It'll be back next week.

[@RustyITNerd]

@@colonelfailure Thanks for the quick response!

[@B-A-L]

How fast is the BR 101? I wouldn't know because I don't even know how to drive the fcking thing!

[@z3r0h3at7]

yupp didnt know i needed too know that....never tried it before....but now i dont need 2..... ty Colonel

[@colonelfailure]

Glad to be of service.

[@alanhaf2489]

Maybe consider putting gear in neutral on the down slope

[@colonelfailure]

Tried it. Running full bore is faster.

[@KevinMcMullin_TV]

What would happen if you pushed the 101 with the big American thingy?

[@ernestcarpentier]

Can you explain how you got these trains on this line? How can you use trains on lines other than their default ones?

[@colonelfailure]

Head into the scenario planner (under tools) and select off the rails mode from route options.

[@ernestcarpentier]

@@colonelfailure thanks mate!

[@cmdrbigbob]

That is the shortest American freight train I’ve ever seen. It’s not even a 1/2 mile long.

[@britishfilmguy]

Do enjoy these scientific videos colonel very good indeed cant beat abit of grip it and rip it action going on..!!!

[@RobertDodge]

It may have already been said but unfortunately in doing what you did mid way you halved the power of the consist as you lost half the engines.

[@thetoekster6728]

It goes about 85mph or something

[@rhysnoble3128]

Does this mean Train Races returning soon then?

[@rjds1800]

It would be good to know how to select trains for none historical/other routes.

[@frostycola42]

on train sim 2021 i got one to 71.5 mph

[@clumsycol7824]

Who ever said Friday evenings were no longer exciting in "the indoor times" need to get a load of this !

[@paulhill8224]

Great video

[@Win1037]

why does this guy sound like sam from dovetail?

[@colonelfailure]

Probably the same guy.

[@tafnac75]

stupid question but do all trains in the world drive on the left ?

[@burgerpommes2001]

No

[@wimpie031]

Nope, depends on the country.

[@TheTruckingFootballManager]

TGV limit is 320, not 220, Col. You didn't nearly match it with a GP38.

[@colonelfailure]

I thought that sounded low.

[@markrudd6194]

is this on the PC or PS4?

[@colonelfailure]

PC.

[@Les_MeilleursMCFC]

Lovely

[@Les_MeilleursMCFC]

I think i was first haha

[@elwhyify]

Yeah maybe watch the video first before posting your critique

[@METALFREAK03]

@@elwhyify YT likes the comments, likes "engagement" within an hour of the video uploaded usually. So this, even though considered useless comment, would make the engagement meter go up in YT's robot eyes.

[@METALFREAK03]

@@elwhyify and is why I like every comment on the page for the first 5 minutes.

[@elwhyify]

@@METALFREAK03 I know mate sorry was just being a twat

[@nynek13]

Close the window during speed test FFS !!!

[@colonelfailure]

Never!