OPERATIONAL

NOTICE

Temporary Working for Silverlink Class 313

EMUs on the North and West London Lines

Updated Train
Version 1.0

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 The Route
The North London Line and West London Line for BVE is an early beta. This route
will eventually continue on to North Woolwich with the addition of other features
planned in the future. It is modelled as it would have looked during 2004 – 2006 in
the height of the Silverlink Metro era just before the closure of the section to North
Woolwich. In 2007 it became part of TFL as part of their London Overground
network and was extensively modernised beyond recognition shortly thereafter.

The Train
Our train is a class 313 EMU built by British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) at the
Holgate Road Carriage Works between 1976 and 1977. Originally designed for the
Great Northern lines, they were used on various routes during their many years of
service. Some were transferred to the North London Line during the 1980s and were
inherited by Silverlink Trains after privatisation. In addition, these trains are used on
the West London and Watford DC Lines as well as the St Albans Abbey – Watford
Junction service.
Controls (default keys)
In addition to the default keys within BVE there are additional features on this train.
Most of these are similar to standard BR stock within BVE. The specific details are
as follows:
Key Function
2 Dual Voltage Alarm Cancel
4 Tail lights On/Off
5 Headlamp/Marker lights On/Off
6 Driver/Guard Bell
7 Wind Destination Blind Forward
8 Instrument Light On/Off
9 Pan Up/Set Reset
Home Cab Door Left Open/Close
End Cab Door Right Open/Close
Insert Acknowledge AWS & TPWS
Page up TPWS Temporary Override/Tripcock Reset
Page Down Key Out/Set Cut Out (DC Mode only)
Space DRA On/Off
P AC Mode Select
CTRL + P Pan Down

This guide assumes you are using the default keys assigned by BVE. Please check
these before using this train as there are known issues on some laptop keyboards
due the age of BVE.

The Driving Cab

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The following diagram shows the relevant indicators within the driving cab. Some
buttons have been left out for clarity.

AWS Sunflower

Driver/Guard Bell
TPWS Brake Demand

TPWS Isolation/Fault DRA

TPWS Stop Override

AC Mode Light

Throttle

Line Light
Brake Handle DC Mode Light
VCB Light
Reverser Handle

Some basic functions are included as part of this operations notice. Please note
some controls have changed since the previous release and may change
further as part of the upgrade to this train. This may include further
standardisation of these controls with some functions seen on our London
Underground rolling stock. Included are various liveries carried over the lifetime of
this train. These are very much a work in progress with further details planned for
future releases.

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 Cab Setup Procedure
 Insert cab key by moving reverser to forward by pressing F*
 Return reverser to Neutral using V*
 Cancel AWS by pressing INSERT*
 If the set has been cut-out in DC Mode (IE stabled in a siding) press the “Set
Reset” button (9*) to cut-in – trains are not found in this state by default
 Follow pantograph raising procedure if stabled in an area with AC overhead
electrification
 Press 4* to switch tail lights off
 Use 5* to switch on Headlamp and Marker Lights
 Switch to exterior view and check destination blind
 Press 7* to wind the destination blind to the appropriate destination (Stratford
in our case though you can use North Woolwich if you wish)
 Return to cab if required

*Default BVE keys.

Dual Voltage Functionality

At locations where a change of power supply is required you will see the following:

This sign indicates This sign indicates

that the pantograph that the pantograph
must be raised and must be lowered and
the train should be in the train must be in
AC Mode when you DC Mode operating
proceed from the third rail
when you proceed

If you should see one of these signs, please follow the necessary procedure for
raising or lowering the pantograph. Please note these signs may be shown with
other operational signage so please pay close attention.

N.B. The Southern liveried unit has no pantograph fitted to the model (for
accuracy sake) but the functionality is still in place to compensate for this.
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 Raising the Pantograph/Switching To AC Mode
 Bring the train to a stand
 Place the brake handle in Full Service Mode (BVE will display B3)
 Move the reverser to Neutral (BVE will display N) by pressing V*
 Press P* to operate the AC Select button
 You will hear a relay click and the AC Mode light will illuminate on the desk
 Now raise the pantograph by pressing and holding 9* which will press the Set
Reset button on the desk
 Wait for the pantograph to make contact with the wires (you will hear the wires
bounce when this happens) before releasing the Set Reset button
 Failure to hold the Set Reset button (9*) may cause a power surge - if this
happens the VCB light will flash
 Use the Set Reset button (9*) to reset the system
 If you are in an area fitted with third rail the Dual Voltage alarm will sound and
should be cancelled by pressing the 2* key
 Proceed normally remembering that you are now in AC mode and should
adapt your driving techniques accordingly (see Operating in AC Mode)

*Default BVE keys.

Operating in AC Mode
If you are in an are fitted with DC third rail the Dual Voltage alarm will periodically
sound while the train is in motion – this can be cancelled by pressing 2*.
On approaching a Neutral Section you will see the following sign:

As the Neutral Section commences you will see the following sign:

Ensure you are coasting as you go through this section as failure to do so may
cause a power surge - if this happens, the VCB light will flash.

Use the Set Reset button (9*) to reset the system in the event of power surge.
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As the train passes through a Neutral Section, the VCB will automatically open (you
hear a loud clunk in the cab, the VCB light will illuminate and the Line Light will
extinguish if in an area not fitted with DC third rail).
Once the train is clear of a Neutral Section the VCB automatically closes (the VCB
light will extinguish).

Lowering the Pantograph/Switching To DC Mode

 Bring the train to a stand
 Place the brake handle in Full Service Mode (BVE will display B3)
 Move the reverser to Neutral (BVE will display N) by pressing V*
 Press CTRL + P* to operate the Pan Down button – VCB Light will illuminate
 The pantograph will lower and the train will automatically switch to DC Mode
once the pantograph has fully lowered – DC Light will illuminate
 Line Light will extinguish if you are not in an area fitted with DC third rail
 If proceeding in DC mode in an area fitted with third rail remember you should
adapt your driving techniques accordingly (see below)

*Default BVE keys.

Neutral section signs do not apply to you if you are operating in DC Mode. Please
note however the train will now be affected by “rail gaps” in the third rail system. For
passenger comfort, drivers should coast over any considerable gaps.

Driver’s Reminder Appliance (DRA) Operations

The DRA must be set/reset by pressing SPACE by default (light will illuminate):

 When closing down, entering or leaving the cab

 When the train is stopped at a red signal
 When the train is stopped after passing a signal displaying a single yellow
(caution) aspect

The DRA must only be reset:

 When the driver has authority to start the train

 When the signal has been cleared to a proceed aspect
 In the case of stopping when a cautionary aspect had been passed it can be
reset to proceed towards the next signal but will serve as a reminder that the
driver may be approaching a stop signal
 When the driver has authority to pass a signal at danger
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 Two Person Operations
The North and West London Lines both use two person operation. Driver Only
Operation (DOO) is used on all other routes operated by the Class 313 units on the
Silverlink network. Details of operating these units under DOO are detailed in the
next section. Not used in this version of the train

Interacting With the Guard

The doors are operated by the guard. They will give you the Right Away (RA) signal
by sending 2 rings through the driver-guard Bell/Buzzer. Please respond to this by
repeating the signal back using the same pattern to the guard to confirm. Use the 6*
key to operate the bell/buzzer.
The guard will also make any relevant announcements through the PA system.

Driver Only Operation

This mode of operation is only to be used on the Watford DC Line or St Albans
Abbey – Watford Junction service or when running as Empty Coaching Stock (ECS).
You are solely responsible for operating the doors. F5 will open or close the doors
on the left hand side while F6 will operate the doors on the right.
If being dispatched by a competent member of staff you must wait for the person in
charge of the platform to give you the Right Away (RA) by holding up a green flag
(or green light in low lighting conditions) RA board is used at Euston only

You are responsible for making any necessary PA announcements as detailed in

the Operations Handbook and during times of disruption.
To make an announcement press 0 to lift the PA handset and press the same key to
replace the handset.
Do not allow making announcements to distract you from your driving duties.

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 Automatic Warning System (AWS)
The Class 313 is fitted with the standard British AWS system. Its operations are as
follows:

 If the affected signal ahead is showing a green (clear) a bell will sound and if
the ‘Sunflower’ is being shown it will clear – no action is required by the driver
 If the signal ahead is showing any adverse aspects the “horn” will sound
continuously
 The INSERT* key will clear the warning but must be operated within 3
seconds or the train will automatically be brought to a stand
 To reset the AWS, wait until the train is at a stand and then use the INSERT*
key to cancel the warning
 AWS magnets also have fixed magnets to alert the driver to upcoming
changes in line speed
 It can also be used for a “fixed distant” signal on single track branch lines

*Default BVE keys.

Fixed distant magnet used on the approach to North Woolwich

Train Protection Warning System (TPWS)

The Class 313 is fitted with the TPWS system. If it is triggered the Brake Demand
light will illuminate on the TPWS panel to your left. It will bring the train to a stand
under the following circumstances:

 Signal passed at danger without authority

 Signal approached at danger too fast
 Reduction in permissible speed approached too fast
 Buffer stops approached too fast

In the event the train is stopped by the TPWS please apply the following:

 Wait for the train to come to a full stop

 Press INSERT* to acknowledge the system – the AWS Sunflower will show
 Wait 60 seconds for the TPWS to reset automatically
 Proceed under caution

*Default BVE keys.

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 Passing a Signal Fitted With TPWS at Danger
The train should be brought to a stand and the signaller should be contacted for
permission to pass a signal at danger before proceeding. You cannot proceed
without permission from the signaller.

Once you have permission to proceed, apply the following:

 Operate the TPWS Override button (PAGE UP*) – TPWS Override light will
light up on the TPWS panel to your left
 Proceed past the signal at danger at a reduced speed until you see the next
signal in advance

*Default BVE key.

Resetting the Tripcock

The Class 313 is fitted with tripcocks as per the standard London Underground
operating practices. In the event that the tripcock is operated by a signal, the
following procedure should be used to reset the system:

 Bring the train to a stand

 Press PAGE UP* to “pull the cord” and reset the system
 The brakes should now release

*Default BVE key.

Tripcock system only used between Richmond and Gunnersbury

Switching the Cab off at Destinations

 Leave the brake handle in Full Service (BVE displays B3)
 Press 4* to switch tail lights on
 Use 5* to switch Headlamp and Marker Lights off
 Set destination blind to next destination if you know the train’s next working
EG Richmond or Willesden Junction, or Clapham Junction if arriving at
Stratford or North Woolwich
 Put the reverser to Neutral (BVE displays N)
 Remove the driver’s key by pressing PAGE DOWN*

Please follow the “Cutting-Out” procedure if stabling the train.

*Default BVE keys.
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 Cut-Out Procedure When Stabling the Train
 Lower the pantograph (CTRL + P*) - the train will automatically switch to DC
 If
Mode
the area is fitted with DC third rail then cut-out the set by pressing the PAGE
DOWN* key

*Default BVE keys.

THE CLASS 313 WILL NOT WORK ON

ANY OTHER BVE ROUTE AT PRESENT.
OUR NORTH LONDON LINE WILL NOT
SUPPORT ANY OTHER TRAINS.
Cross-route compatibility is planned for both the route
and train in the future.

Acknowledgments
 Network West Midlands Team – a lot of the objects featured
in this route amongst other things
 Steve Green – Tripcock objects
 Steve Thomas – The class 150 object which the 313 is
loosely based off
 Alan Wheeler – Additional objects used
 Our pool of testers and YouTube promoters

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 Visit our website at
BVEWesternRegion.co.uk

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