Great fun! But what a difficult scenario!
To maintain steam pressure on the first incline, open the dampers (just to the right of a bucket on the floor). Start with cutoff at 75% and accelerate gently to about 7mph, then almost close the regulator to allow the cutoff to be reduced to 25%, and then open the regulator to full again. You should be able to maintain about 10mph, using sand when required.
The train has virtually no braking. Setting the cutoff to -25% and opening the regulator gently will gradually slow the train, and you can use the brake on the guard's van to provide a little extra deceleration, which was its function in real life.
Close the dampers 3-4 miles before the first stop and you may retain enough water to get to the end, but I cheated and filled up at one of the passing loops.
Keep trying - it is really worth it!

Thanks! :)

Good Scenario....
Got up the hill at an average of 6 - 10 mph. Once on the flatten section, average speed 28 mph.
However you really have to check you speed as you pull into the first stop to hook up with the engine. Was going to fast, tried to brake, reverse,,,,well better brace for impact.....
POWW....hit the engine at about 20 mph...derailed.

Gotta learn how to use the steam break better.....

This scenario teaches you how to use the J94 with no aids if you want to maximize the route.

Well played sir.

The train is really slow because of the really the really long load of coal, thats why the scenario takes 2 hours to complete. i cant work out whats going on with the signal, just pass it slowly.

Thanks,,reverser now works.
The first train passes within 30 seconds or so, but the light still is red. Is there a second train? I have waited 10 minutes and nothing.

Anyway, once I do go, I go very slow. Average 0.5 mph. Although I am using auto fireman, how do you get this train moving faster. Is the slow speed due to the grade?

What are the tricks to increasing your speed if I do the fireman duties myself.

Hold E to free the reverser, for the signal to turn green another train has to pass you.

At the start of the ride, I cannot move the reverser. It seems to be stuck in the neutral position. Also, the light never changed to green (even asking to pass the red). How do do you get this train moving in this scenario?

Can you use auto fireman here?

This scenario took me 30 mins to do! Testing it i only got a mile or so before i gave up! Great job to everyone who has tryed this scenario!

Brilliant Scenario. Managed it at second attempt. Decided to fill up at first available water tower so J94 did not run out of water.Did not break any speed records and using steam brake on the J94 took some getting used to. Certainly did not Hack and will try again in future with auto fireman just to see what happens.

Nice work!

Succeeded at the fifth or so try. No problems with water (fire wisely with manual fireman, and stop to fill the J94 up at Creetown once underway with the 2mt!). Once the 2mt was on it was fine. Managed the final climb before gaining help at 3mph. Lots of coal, bit of sand, steady hand on the regulator and reverser lock, and don't forget the dampers...!! Fun. Glad it's finally over. :P

That was bloody hard work but good fun. The J94 runs out of water half way through but you can only see the status of the fuel on the 2MT. Luckily I managed to save it and start from half way lol.

Im no hacker but made the climb up the gradient after numerous attempts,over the top at 6mph. linked up with the assist loco and was half way to destination when game over ?? loco out of water ?? no indication on water shortage,will have to try again,wish Ihad saved game after climb.Must add brilliant but very difficulr scenario.

awesome

Nice! :)