Topic: Regulator

[locomate]

Hi Ferd

On my Polly 5 loco which I told you about some time ago, the regulator operates anti-clockwise to open and clockwise to shut,  but in our club I have driven locos which operate the other way. I have to admit it does seem a bit strange and possibly risky, but I have never had a problem with that. I guess if one takes over a loco to drive it, it should have been handed over with the regulator shut.
Incidentally, some full size locos over here have regulators that operate forwards and backwards. I think they are closed in the forward position.

Cheers

Locomate

[Ferd]

Just imagine what would happen if autos had accelerator pedals that worked in various directions !!

Somedays that would explain the way some people drive. 

[Phs.ca]

Ferd,
Thank you for your input, I will use the direction as you suggest. I found a picture of the Lilla cab which shows the regulator clockwise for off.
 I am still supprised that there is not a universal convention, just imagine what would happen if autos had accelerator pedals that worked in various directions !!
Cheers
Philip

[Ferd]

My experience has been either, pending on the designer. For me the most logical is counterclockwise to open (full throttle) and clockwise to close.

cheers Ferd

[Phs.ca]

At the risk of sounding dumb. On a regulator that is controlled by a lever travelling in a 60 degree arc which way should full throttle be ? clockwise or counter clockwise.
Thanks
Philip