DLC CD 163

The DLC featuring the ČD 163 "Peršing" locomotive brings one of Central Europe's most famous electric locomotives to SimRail. It is designed for players who appreciate classic design, characteristic traction, and the feeling of real railway service. The locomotive has been designed with an emphasis on atmosphere and realism – a fully functional cab, faithful driving characteristics, and authentic sounds create a powerful impression on every journey. The ČD 163 is ideal for regular passenger service as well as freight trains and is a timeless addition to the SimRail fleet. - Description from Steam DLC page.

CD163 030-0 - CEZ reskin

Locomotive in reality

The 163 series locomotive "Peršing", derived from the 363 series, is based on the need to operate on lines with 3 kV DC voltage. In the early 1980s, the situation in rail transport began to change, with the 140 and 141 series locomotives due to be phased out in 1985 without sufficient replacements. This led to Škoda commissioning a new series of locomotives capable of operating under DC traction. Although a prototype of the 163 series was never built, prototypes of the two-system ES 499.1 locomotives (today's 363 series) were used for development. The 163 series locomotives are therefore part of the so-called second generation of Škoda locomotives.

The production of 163 series locomotives took place in 1984-1986 (factory designation 71E) and later in 1991-1992 (99E) in the Škoda company in Pilsen in cooperation with ČKD Polovodiče. In addition to the newly produced locomotives, several units of the 163 series were built as a result of the change of chassis from the 363 series to the 162 series in 1993-2008. These locomotives are used in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and previously in Italy to haul passenger and freight trains. At the same time, the 163 series locomotives are still active and successfully serving in their role as universal line locomotives. Some of these locomotives were previously leased to Poland, where they returned to the Czech Republic at the end of 2015.[1]

Locomotive parameters

Traction	Electric	Maximum power	3480 kW
Engine type	AL 4562 FiR	Maximum speed	120 Km/h
Voltage	3kV AC	Weight	85 t

Locomotive in the game

CD 163

The development of this locomotive was announced on 12.12.2023 and will be available as DLC in the game since 25.01.2026. This DLC will contain a total of 11 reskins in the base version, and the price of this DLC has been set at 14€. DLC contains 4 reskins for ČD Cargo and 7 reskins for České dráhy - 4 reskins in the modern "najbrt" paint scheme and 3 old paint schemes. These versions do not differ greatly from the "original" ones that operate in the Czech Republic. These locomotives, which run in Poland, only have additional control buttons for the lights in the cab and an additional panel for SHP/Czuwak.

Serial numbers of locomotives that can be driven:

• 163 021-9 "Franek" (ČD Najbrt reskin)
• 163 029-2 "Beata" (ČD Najbrt reskin)
• 163 030-0 "Agata" (ČD Najbrt reskin)
• 163 034-2 (ČD Cargo reskin)
• 163 035-9 (ČD green old reskin)
• 163 040-9 "Edyta" (ČD Najbrt reskin)
• 163 041-7 "Kamila" (ČD green old reskin)
• 163 042-5 "Oliwia" (ČD ČEZ reskin)
• 163 043-3 (ČD Cargo reskin)
• 163 045-8 (ČD Cargo reskin)
• 163 046-6 (ČD Cargo blue reskin)

Basic parameters of this locomotive

• Maximum speed 120 Km/h
• Locomotive does not have ETCS.
• ARR (Automatic cruise control)

Locomotive controls

1.	Engine room lighting	35.	Instrument lighting
2.	Corridor lighting	36.	Cab lighting
3.	Undercarriage lighting	37.	Headlamp top (Used in CZ)
4.	Power supply (115 V)	38.	Direction control
5.	Battery	39.	Vigilance button
6.	Electronics power breaker	40.	Drive handle
7.	Battery breaker	41.	Electrodynamic brake
8.	Manual brake	42.	Control mode
9.	Pantograph front	43.	Frequency
10.	Pantograph back	44.	Driving mode
11.	Whistle	45.	Relative power
12.	Fan	46.	ARR keyboard
13.	Control panel lighting	47.	Whistle
14.	Diagnostic panel	48.	Driving through speed limit
15.	LVZ control (Only used in CZ)	49.	Brake delay settings
16.	LVZ cabin (Only used in CZ)	50.	Sanding
17.	Passive driving mode	51.	Brake releaser
18.	Headlamp top (Used in PL)	52.	Local brake
19.	Light dimming (Used in PL)	53.	Service brake
20.	Headlamp left (Used in PL)	54.	Decouple
21.	Headlamp right (Used in PL)	55.	Increase shunting power
22.	Cabin activation	56.	Decrease shunting power
23.	Train heating	57.	Alerter dimming
24.	Emergency drive	58.	SHP dimming
25.	Main switch	59.	Grounding disconnector
26.	Open main switch	60.	Control panel lighting
27.	Ventilators	61.	Motor disconnector
28.	Compressor II.	62.	Cabin heating
29.	Compressor I.	63.	Diagnostics
30.	Pantographs	64.	Heating drainage
31.	Signal light back left (Used in CZ)	65.	Windscreen heating
32.	Signal light back right (Used in CZ)	66.	Horn
33.	Signal light front left (Used in CZ)	67.	Sanding
34.	Signal light front right (Used in CZ)

ARR (Automatic Speed Regulation) - Cruise Control

In the 163 series locomotives (known as "Peršing"), the ARR (Automatic Speed Regulation) system is more complex than in modern Pesa Elf (EN96) units, as it requires interaction with other systems, such as mode selection and current limitation settings. ARR control

1. Turn on the ARR first. In "manual" mode, you control the proportional thrust with the drive controller, while in ARR mode, the computer takes over the power control to achieve the selected speed.
2. Setting the target speed Use the ARR keyboard to select the desired speed. Using the drive controller, it is possible to adjust the desired speed by approximately 2 km/h. The value is shown on the speedometer display.
3. Thrust limitation switch: Use the switch to adjust the speed at which proportional thrust is applied. In poor traction conditions (rain, ice), set a lower value to prevent the wheels from slipping.
4. Starting: To start in ARR mode, follow this specific procedure: - After setting the desired speed and moving the direction lever to the "Forward" position, hold the driving mode in the "S" (Start) position until the locomotive reaches 5 km/h.
   

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5. Stopping and braking

• Not an Autopilot: It is important to remember that ARR is not an autopilot designed for stopping at stations.

Before using the automatic train brake, move the Drive Mode switch to the V (Coast) position.

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Control mode / Driving mode / Relative power

R = manual (enter relative traction)
A = automatic (enter desired speed)
ZK = automatic test

Drive mode switch

P = parking
V = coasting - positive proportional thrust blocked
J = driving
S = consent - positive proportional thrust enabled
The "consent" position must be used for initial start-up (and the switch must be held in this position until a speed of 1.5 km/h is reached). It is also necessary to use this position to unblock positive proportional thrust again after manual intervention in the control using the EDB controller or the continuous train brake controller.

Relative power

Proportional thrust limitation in automatic mode
1-12 = thrust setting
1 = EDB disabled
7-12 = EDB power is 100% [2]

Axcle counter / Relative power

Axcle counter selection is used to set the length of the train in the speed controller (cruise control), with one axle corresponding to a length of six meters (and a maximum of 170 axles can be set).
Relative power controller controls the pulse converters of the traction motors' and excitation traction motors based on the relative power requirement. It also controls the converters of auxiliary drives (traction motor cooling fans, etc.).

Locomotive Cold start procedure

1. Switch on the batteries
2. Open the pantograph shut-off valves
3. Activate the cab
4. Switch on the auxiliary compressor (set compressor switch 1 to the PK position)
Wait for the auxiliary compressor to switch off automatically
5. Switch on the 115 V central power supply
6. Use the Override Protection button
7. Set the collector grounding switch to the P+Z position if there is no collector malfunction on the locomotive
8. Turn on the main switch (HV)
9. Raise the pantographs
10. Switch on compressor 2
Wait until the pressure in the main reservoir reaches 5 bar
11. Switch off the auxiliary compressor and switch on compressor 1
Wait for the compressors to switch off automatically
12. Turn on the radio
1e. Apply the auxiliary (locomotive) brake
14. Release the train brake and fill the main pipe
15. Release the hand brakes
16. Adjust the lights
17. Set the direction of travel to forward
The locomotive is ready to move.
Instructions taken from the TSC game and may differ slightly in the game, will be corrected.
Author of instructions: Maty

Locomotive malfunctions

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Gallery

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DLC Info

Model author:	Javor (CZ)
Date of announcement:	12.12.2023
Release date:	25.01.2026
Price:	14 €
DLC will include:	1 model / 11 reskins
Link to store:	Buy here

Reference

• [1] – Wikipedia link (CZ)
• [2] – CVUT (CZ)