Dovetail Support

This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the Antelope Valley Line: Los Angeles - Lancaster Route Add-On. Below you will find information about the content available for this route, including links to community videos. Each of our video links demonstrate what a successful run may look like and can be used to help players having difficulty with a particular scenario.

Locomotives

• EMD F125 Metrolink
• Rotem Bi-Level Cab Car Metrolink
• Metrolink F59PHR (Add-On)

Training

• Antelope Valley Line Route Introduction
• EMD F125 Introduction (Training Center)
• Rotem Commuter Car Introduction (Training Center)
• F59PHR Introduction (Training Center) (Add-On)

Rail Journeys

California Dreaming Chapters:

• Spirited L.A.
• Escaping from L.A.
• Remote Worker
• Going Back to Cali
• In-n-Out
• Extra
• Mission Specialist
• Filling In

F59PHR Fanatic Chapters (Add-On):

• Ready For Launch
• LAC Commute
• Retro

Scenarios

• Con Fare
• Impossible Mission
• Blockbuster
• Take a Hike
• Home at the Depot
• Stuck in LA (F59PHR Add-On) 
• F236 (F59PHR Add-On) 
• Farewell F59 (F59PHR Add-On)

Achievements

• ALV: Freshman (Complete EMD F125 Training Module)
• ALV: Action! (Complete Scenario 'Impossible Mission' on Antelope)
• ALV: West Coast Railroader (Drive EMD F125 for 125 miles)

Route Map

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I successfully complete the "Take a Hike" scenario?

When you find the hiker, open the doors, walk up to them. Then make your way back to the train and make sure the yellow objective marker on the map follows you back to the train. When you get to the final station, talk to Grant Smith, and he will congratulate you on the rescue.

What is the start-up procedure for the EMD F125?

1. Turn on the Generator Field.
2. Insert the Reverser Handle.
3. Set the Brake Mode to Passenger.
4. Set the Reverser to Forward.
5. Apply power using the Master Controller.
6. Release the Automatic Brake.

How do I recover from an emergency brake application in the EMD F125?

1. Come to a complete stop.
2. Reset the Master Controller to Idle.
3. Set the Independent Brake to Full Service.
4. Release the Automatic Brake.
5. Set the Automatic Brake to Full Service.
6. Apply power using the Master Controller.
7. Release the Automatic and Independent Brake.

How do I enable the passenger lighting in EMD F125?

• Press the HEP On button on the rear panel.

What is the start-up procedure for the Rotem Bi-Level Cab Car?

1. Turn on the Generator Field switch.
2. Turn on the Cab Setup switch.
3. Insert the Reverser Handle.
4. Set the Reverser to Forward.
5. Set the Automatic Brake Cut Out to Cut In.
6. Apply power using the Master Controller.
7. Release the Automatic Brake.

How do I recover from an emergency brake application in the Rotem Bi-Level Cab Car?

1. Come to a complete stop.
2. Reset the Master Controller to Off.
3. Set the Reverser to Neutral.
4. Set the Automatic Brake to Suppression.
5. Apply power using the Master Controller.
6. Release the Automatic Brake.

Video Guides

• Antelope Valley Line Preview
• How To Set Up an EMD F125 Correctly (NealTV8)
• How To Set Up a Rotem Cab Car Correctly (NealTV8)
• How to set up the EMD F125 (TinTin)
• How To Drive The Metrolink F125 (trainsimulatordriver)
• How To Drive The Metrolink Rotem Cab Car (trainsimulatordriver)
• F59PH Tutorial With Safety Systems - trainsimulatordriver

TSW Add-On Database

Please visit the Train Sim World Add-On Database for further details on this add-on, including:

• Conductor Mode Support
• Route Hopping Support
• Additional Layers
• Platform Differences
• Gen 8 Compatibility