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	==== Lighting Operation ====		==== Lighting Operation ====

	This score is based on how easy it is to set up {{pll\|Headlights & Cab Lights		This score is based on how easy it is to set up {{pll\|Headlights & Cab Lights\|lights}} on the vehicle, including headlights, taillights, cab and gauge lights. Some vehicles may have multi-function switches that do half the work automatically, whereas others may involve handling numerous switches with unintuitive combinations, or be as tedious as to require external valve operation, and even manual {{pll\|EOT Lantern\|EOT lantern}} installation.
	\|lights}} on the vehicle, including headlights, taillights, cab and gauge lights. Some vehicles may have multi-function switches that do half the work automatically, whereas others may involve handling numerous switches with unintuitive combinations, or be as tedious as to require external valve operation, and even manual {{pll\|EOT Lantern\|EOT lantern}} installation.

	==== Sound Comfort ====		==== Sound Comfort ====

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	==== Controls Layout ====		==== Controls Layout ====

	This score is based on how ergonomic and accessible the vehicle’s controls are to the driver. While some vehicles may have everything comfortably in reach, suitable for a sitting position, others may block the view, require turning around, walking around the cab, or even going outside of the vehicle to operate it.		This score is based on how ergonomic and accessible the vehicle’s controls are to the driver. While some vehicles may have everything comfortably in reach, suitable for a sitting position, others may block the view, require turning around, walking around the {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab}}, or even going outside of the vehicle to operate it.

	==== Item Storage ====		==== Item Storage ====
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	==== Reversing Comfort ====		==== Reversing Comfort ====

	This score is based on how easy it is to drive the vehicle in {{pll\|Reverser\|reverse}}, but also to turn it around. Vehicles with ~~{{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|~~double-cabs}} are easy to change direction of movement, while others may be better suited for traveling in a particular direction when it comes to visibility. Some may not even be able to fit a {{pll\|Turntable\|turntable}} and require a wye to turn around.		This score is based on how easy it is to drive the vehicle in {{pll\|Reverser\|reverse}}, but also to turn it around. Vehicles with double-cabs are easy to change direction of movement, while others may be better suited for traveling in a particular direction when it comes to visibility. Some may not even be able to fit a {{pll\|Turntable\|turntable}} and require a {{pll\|Railway Terminology\|wye}} to turn around.

	==== Lighting Operation ====		==== Lighting Operation ====

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	The {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|vehicle catalog}} ease of operation score serves to provide a rough look at how complex a {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|vehicle}} is to learn and operate.		The {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|vehicle catalog}} ease of operation score serves to provide a rough look at how complex a {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|vehicle}} type is to learn and operate.

	==== Learning Simplicity ====		==== Learning Simplicity ====

	This score is based on how easy it is to learn to safely operate the vehicle. Some vehicles are rather intuitive to use ~~and forgiving, but others~~ may require extensive reading of the manual to understand, or running the quick tutorial multiple times to memorize, ~~and~~ making a mistake at some point is bound to happen.		This score is based on how easy it is to learn to safely operate the vehicle. Some vehicles are rather intuitive and forgiving to use. Others may require extensive reading of the manual to understand, or running the quick tutorial multiple times to memorize. With those, making a mistake at some point is bound to happen.

	==== Brake Operation ====		==== Brake Operation ====

	This score is based on how easy it is to safely operate the vehicle’s {{pll\|Braking Overview\|brakes}}. Complications may arise from the type of ~~valve used (~~{{pll\|Lapping\|~~self-lapping vs. non-self-lapping~~}}) impacting the intuitiveness and involvement with the controls, but also from the amount and positioning of the various brake types and controls. Another factor is the likelihood to make a human error, such as forgetting to enable the air compressor on a steam engine.		This score is based on how easy it is to safely operate the vehicle’s {{pll\|Braking Overview\|brakes}}. Complications may arise from the type of {{pll\|Lapping\|air brake control valve}} used, impacting the intuitiveness and involvement with the controls, but also from the amount and positioning of the various brake types and controls. Another factor is the likelihood to make a human error, such as forgetting to enable the {{pll\|Compressor\|air compressor}} on a {{pll\|Steam Overview\|steam engine}}.

	==== Warning Systems ====		==== Warning Systems ====

	This score is based on the availability of warnings about {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|exceeding margins of safe operation}} or running out of resources. Some vehicles are equipped with flashing lights, audible buzzers and even active failure prevention systems, while others have none and rely solely on meticulous instrument monitoring.		This score is based on the availability of warnings about {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|exceeding margins of safe operation}}, or running out of resources. Some vehicles are equipped with flashing lights, audible buzzers and even active failure prevention systems, while others have none and rely solely on meticulous instrument monitoring.

	==== Misuse Forgiveness ====		==== Misuse Forgiveness ====

	This score is based on how forgiving the vehicle is to human error. Some vehicles are built in a way that ~~makes~~ faulty operation almost impossible, while ~~with some~~ others ~~mere~~ forgetting to check an instrument may result in {{pll\|~~Mechanical Powertrain~~ Damage\|~~powertrain damage~~}}~~, or even total destruction~~ of the vehicle.		This score is based on how forgiving the vehicle is to human error. Some vehicles are built in a way that faulty operation is almost impossible to occur, while there are others where forgetting to check an instrument may result in {{pll\|Damage Overview\|total destruction}} of the vehicle.

	==== Remote Connectivity ====		==== Remote Connectivity ====

	This score is based on availability of external control interfaces, namely the support for {{pll\|Multiple-Unit\|multiple-unit}} ~~cable connection~~ and {{pll\|Remote Controller\|remote controllers}}. These methods of vehicle operation can contribute to drastic time saving and safety improvements in certain situations.		This score is based on availability of external control interfaces, namely the support for {{pll\|Multiple-Unit\|multiple-unit connection}} and {{pll\|Remote Controller\|remote controllers}}. These methods of vehicle operation can contribute to drastic time saving and safety improvements in certain situations.

	==== Controls Layout ====		==== Controls Layout ====

	This score is based on how ergonomic and accessible the vehicle’s controls are to the driver. While some vehicles may have everything comfortably in reach, suitable for a sitting position, others may block the view, require turning around, walking around the cab or even going outside of the vehicle to operate.		This score is based on how ergonomic and accessible the vehicle’s controls are to the driver. While some vehicles may have everything comfortably in reach, suitable for a sitting position, others may block the view, require turning around, walking around the cab, or even going outside of the vehicle to operate it.

	==== Item Storage ====		==== Item Storage ====

	This score is based on how easy it is to store paperwork and other {{pll\|Items Overview\|items}} while operating the vehicle, ~~such as easily accessible~~ desks, holders and other clear flat surfaces.		This score is based on how easy it is to store paperwork and other {{pll\|Items Overview\|items}} while operating the vehicle, based on the availability of desks, holders and other clear flat surfaces.

	==== Reversing Comfort ====		==== Reversing Comfort ====

	This score is based on how easy it is to drive the vehicle in {{pll\|Reverser\|reverse}}, but also to turn it around. Vehicles with double-cabs are easy to change direction of movement, while others may be better suited for traveling in a particular direction when it comes to visibility. Some may not even be able to fit a {{pll\|Turntable\|turntable}} and require a wye to turn around.		This score is based on how easy it is to drive the vehicle in {{pll\|Reverser\|reverse}}, but also to turn it around. Vehicles with {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|double-cabs}} are easy to change direction of movement, while others may be better suited for traveling in a particular direction when it comes to visibility. Some may not even be able to fit a {{pll\|Turntable\|turntable}} and require a wye to turn around.

	==== Lighting Operation ====		==== Lighting Operation ====

	This score is based on how easy it is to set up {{pll\|Headlights & Cab Lights		This score is based on how easy it is to set up {{pll\|Headlights & Cab Lights
	\|lights}} on the vehicle, including headlights, taillights, cab and gauge lights. Some vehicles may have multi-function switches that do half the work automatically, whereas others may involve handling numerous switches with unintuitive combinations, or be as tedious as to require external valve operation and even manual {{pll\|EOT Lantern\|EOT lantern}} installation.		\|lights}} on the vehicle, including headlights, taillights, cab and gauge lights. Some vehicles may have multi-function switches that do half the work automatically, whereas others may involve handling numerous switches with unintuitive combinations, or be as tedious as to require external valve operation, and even manual {{pll\|EOT Lantern\|EOT lantern}} installation.

	==== Sound Comfort ====		==== Sound Comfort ====
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	This score is based on how tolerable the running vehicle is to the driver’s ear. Almost no motorized rail vehicle is truly quiet, but with good isolation and a smooth hum one will be less straining to the ear than a loud banging workhorse with no windows to close.		This score is based on how tolerable the running vehicle is to the driver’s ear. Almost no motorized rail vehicle is truly quiet, but with good isolation and a smooth hum one will be less straining to the ear than a loud banging workhorse with no windows to close.

	~~Related articles~~:		Other scores:
			* {{pll\|Maintenance Score\|Maintenance Score}}
	* {{pll\|Hauling Score\|Hauling Score}}		* {{pll\|Hauling Score\|Hauling Score}}
	* {{pll\|Shunting Score\|Shunting Score}}		* {{pll\|Shunting Score\|Shunting Score}}
	* {{pll\|Maintenance Score\|Maintenance Score}}


	[[Category:Vehicle Catalog Scoring System\|1]]		[[Category:Vehicle Catalog Scoring System\|1]]

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	The ease of operation score serves to provide a rough look at how complex a vehicle is to learn and operate.		The {{pll\|Vehicle Catalog Overview\|vehicle catalog}} ease of operation score serves to provide a rough look at how complex a {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|vehicle}} is to learn and operate.

	~~<b>~~Learning Simplicity</b> – This score is based on how easy it is to learn to safely operate the vehicle. Some vehicles are rather intuitive to use and forgiving, but others may require extensive reading of the manual to understand, or running the quick tutorial multiple times to memorize, and making a mistake at some point is bound to happen.		==== Learning Simplicity ====

	~~<b>Brake Operation</b> –~~ This score is based on how easy it is to safely operate the ~~vehicle’s brakes~~. ~~Complications may arise from the type of valve used (self-lapping vs. non-self-lapping) impacting the intuitiveness~~ and ~~involvement with the controls~~, but ~~also from the amount and positioning~~ of the ~~various brake types and controls. Another factor is~~ the ~~likelihood~~ to ~~make~~ a ~~human error, such as forgetting~~ to ~~enable the air compressor on a steam engine~~.		This score is based on how easy it is to learn to safely operate the vehicle. Some vehicles are rather intuitive to use and forgiving, but others may require extensive reading of the manual to understand, or running the quick tutorial multiple times to memorize, and making a mistake at some point is bound to happen.

	<b>Warning Systems</b> – This score is based on the availability of warnings about exceeding margins of safe operation or running out of resources. Some vehicles are equipped with flashing lights, audible buzzers and even active failure prevention systems, while others have none and rely solely on meticulous instrument monitoring.		==== Brake Operation ====

	~~<b>Misuse Forgiveness</b> –~~ This score is based on how ~~forgiving~~ the ~~vehicle~~ is to human error~~. Some vehicles are built in a way that makes faulty operation almost impossible~~, ~~while with some others mere~~ forgetting to ~~check an instrument may result in powertrain damage, or even total destruction of~~ the ~~vehicle~~.		This score is based on how easy it is to safely operate the vehicle’s {{pll\|Braking Overview\|brakes}}. Complications may arise from the type of valve used ({{pll\|Lapping\|self-lapping vs. non-self-lapping}}) impacting the intuitiveness and involvement with the controls, but also from the amount and positioning of the various brake types and controls. Another factor is the likelihood to make a human error, such as forgetting to enable the air compressor on a steam engine.

	<b>Remote Connectivity</b> – This score is based on availability of external control interfaces, namely the support for multiple-unit cable connection and remote controllers. These methods of vehicle operation can contribute to drastic time saving and safety improvements in certain situations.		==== Warning Systems ====

	~~<b>Controls Layout</b> –~~ This score is based on ~~how ergonomic and accessible~~ the ~~vehicle’s controls are to the driver~~. ~~While some~~ vehicles ~~may have everything comfortably in reach~~, ~~suitable for a sitting position~~, others ~~may block the view, require turning around, walking around the cab or even going outside of the vehicle to operate~~.		This score is based on the availability of warnings about {{pll\|Powertrain Overheating\|exceeding margins of safe operation}} or running out of resources. Some vehicles are equipped with flashing lights, audible buzzers and even active failure prevention systems, while others have none and rely solely on meticulous instrument monitoring.

	~~<b>Item Storage</b> – This score is based on how easy it is to store paperwork and other items while operating the vehicle, such as easily accessible desks, holders and other clear flat surfaces.~~		==== Misuse Forgiveness ====

	~~<b>Reversing Comfort</b> –~~ This score is based on how ~~easy it is to drive~~ the vehicle ~~in reverse, but also~~ to ~~turn it around~~. ~~Vehicles with double-cabs~~ are ~~easy to change direction of movement~~, while others may ~~be better suited for traveling~~ in ~~a particular direction when it comes to visibility. Some may not~~ even ~~be able to fit a turntable and require a wye to turn around~~.		This score is based on how forgiving the vehicle is to human error. Some vehicles are built in a way that makes faulty operation almost impossible, while with some others mere forgetting to check an instrument may result in {{pll\|Mechanical Powertrain Damage\|powertrain damage}}, or even total destruction of the vehicle.

	~~<b>~~Lighting Operation~~</b> –~~ This score is based on how easy it is to set up lights on the vehicle, including headlights, taillights, cab and gauge lights. Some vehicles may have multi-function switches that do half the work automatically, whereas others may involve handling numerous switches with unintuitive combinations, or be as tedious as to require external valve operation and even manual EOT lantern installation.		==== Remote Connectivity ====

			This score is based on availability of external control interfaces, namely the support for {{pll\|Multiple-Unit\|multiple-unit}} cable connection and {{pll\|Remote Controller\|remote controllers}}. These methods of vehicle operation can contribute to drastic time saving and safety improvements in certain situations.

			==== Controls Layout ====

			This score is based on how ergonomic and accessible the vehicle’s controls are to the driver. While some vehicles may have everything comfortably in reach, suitable for a sitting position, others may block the view, require turning around, walking around the cab or even going outside of the vehicle to operate.

			==== Item Storage ====

			This score is based on how easy it is to store paperwork and other {{pll\|Items Overview\|items}} while operating the vehicle, such as easily accessible desks, holders and other clear flat surfaces.

			==== Reversing Comfort ====

			This score is based on how easy it is to drive the vehicle in {{pll\|Reverser\|reverse}}, but also to turn it around. Vehicles with double-cabs are easy to change direction of movement, while others may be better suited for traveling in a particular direction when it comes to visibility. Some may not even be able to fit a {{pll\|Turntable\|turntable}} and require a wye to turn around.

			==== Lighting Operation ====

			This score is based on how easy it is to set up {{pll\|Headlights & Cab Lights
			\|lights}} on the vehicle, including headlights, taillights, cab and gauge lights. Some vehicles may have multi-function switches that do half the work automatically, whereas others may involve handling numerous switches with unintuitive combinations, or be as tedious as to require external valve operation and even manual {{pll\|EOT Lantern\|EOT lantern}} installation.

			==== Sound Comfort ====

			This score is based on how tolerable the running vehicle is to the driver’s ear. Almost no motorized rail vehicle is truly quiet, but with good isolation and a smooth hum one will be less straining to the ear than a loud banging workhorse with no windows to close.

			Related articles:
			* {{pll\|Hauling Score\|Hauling Score}}
			* {{pll\|Shunting Score\|Shunting Score}}
			* {{pll\|Maintenance Score\|Maintenance Score}}

	<b>Sound Comfort</b> – This score is based on how tolerable the running vehicle is to the driver’s ear. Almost no motorized rail vehicle is truly quiet, but with good isolation and a smooth hum one will be less straining to the ear than a loud banging workhorse with no windows to close.

	~~{{See also\|Maintenance Score\|Powertrains\|Lapping\|Braking\|Multiple-Unit\|Remote Controller\|Items\|Railway Terminology\|Headlights & Cab Lights\|EOT Lantern}}~~
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The ease of operation score serves to provide a rough look at how complex a vehicle is to learn and operate.

Learning Simplicity – This score is based on how easy it is to learn to safely operate the vehicle. Some vehicles are rather intuitive to use and forgiving, but others may require extensive reading of the manual to understand, or running the quick tutorial multiple times to memorize, and making a mistake at some point is bound to happen.

Brake Operation – This score is based on how easy it is to safely operate the vehicle’s brakes. Complications may arise from the type of valve used (self-lapping vs. non-self-lapping) impacting the intuitiveness and involvement with the controls, but also from the amount and positioning of the various brake types and controls. Another factor is the likelihood to make a human error, such as forgetting to enable the air compressor on a steam engine.

Warning Systems – This score is based on the availability of warnings about exceeding margins of safe operation or running out of resources. Some vehicles are equipped with flashing lights, audible buzzers and even active failure prevention systems, while others have none and rely solely on meticulous instrument monitoring.

Misuse Forgiveness – This score is based on how forgiving the vehicle is to human error. Some vehicles are built in a way that makes faulty operation almost impossible, while with some others mere forgetting to check an instrument may result in powertrain damage, or even total destruction of the vehicle.

Remote Connectivity – This score is based on availability of external control interfaces, namely the support for multiple-unit cable connection and remote controllers. These methods of vehicle operation can contribute to drastic time saving and safety improvements in certain situations.

Controls Layout – This score is based on how ergonomic and accessible the vehicle’s controls are to the driver. While some vehicles may have everything comfortably in reach, suitable for a sitting position, others may block the view, require turning around, walking around the cab or even going outside of the vehicle to operate.

Item Storage – This score is based on how easy it is to store paperwork and other items while operating the vehicle, such as easily accessible desks, holders and other clear flat surfaces.

Reversing Comfort – This score is based on how easy it is to drive the vehicle in reverse, but also to turn it around. Vehicles with double-cabs are easy to change direction of movement, while others may be better suited for traveling in a particular direction when it comes to visibility. Some may not even be able to fit a turntable and require a wye to turn around.

Lighting Operation – This score is based on how easy it is to set up lights on the vehicle, including headlights, taillights, cab and gauge lights. Some vehicles may have multi-function switches that do half the work automatically, whereas others may involve handling numerous switches with unintuitive combinations, or be as tedious as to require external valve operation and even manual EOT lantern installation.

Sound Comfort – This score is based on how tolerable the running vehicle is to the driver’s ear. Almost no motorized rail vehicle is truly quiet, but with good isolation and a smooth hum one will be less straining to the ear than a loud banging workhorse with no windows to close.

{{See also|Maintenance Score|Powertrains|Lapping|Braking|Multiple-Unit|Remote Controller|Items|Railway Terminology|Headlights & Cab Lights|EOT Lantern}}
[[Category:Vehicle Catalog Scoring System]]