How do you drive diesel locomotive?

It really is quite simple - in the cab you are presented with 5 principle controls:

• Throttle
• Reverser
• Independent brake (Brakes the locomotive only)
• Train Brake (Brakes the entire train)
• Hand Brake.

How to drive:

1. Place the reverser into the forward position.
2. Ensure all the brakes are off.
3. Put a small amount of throttle on to make the train move.

To stop:

1. Put the independent brake and train brake on.
2. When you have come to a halt, disengage both brakes, put the reverser back into neutral, and apply the handbrake.