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

Training

• Antelope Valley Line Route Introduction
• EMD F125 Introduction (Training Center)
• Rotem Commuter Car Introduction (Training Center)

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

Scenarios

• Con Fare
• Impossible Mission
• Blockbuster
• Take a Hike
• Home at the Depot

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

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)

Compatible Add-ons

Compatible add-ons can expand the amount of content available on a route in various ways, such as liveries, scenarios, training modules and timetable layers. 

There are no compatible add-ons at this time.

Timetable Layers

Timetable Layers will allow you to drive locomotives from other routes/add-ons in timetable mode. They may require you to own the complete set of compatible add-ons before layers are activated. The exception being where an add-on states it has timetable support for this route in the product description. The following information is confirmed for 9th generation consoles and PC, but there may be some small variances for players on 8th generation consoles. 

Compatible add-ons for layers only

1. Cajon Pass: Barstow - San Bernardino Route Add-On (CJP)
2. Cane Creek: Thompson - Potash Route Add-On (CCB)
3. BNSF SD70ACe Loco Add-On
4. Sherman Hill: Cheyenne - Laramie Route Add-On (SMH)
5. Union Pacific Heritage Collection Route Add-On (UPHeritage)
6. Santa Fe F7 Add-On