¶ PBC Pro Handle guide
The PBC has 6 different handle types to give the correct feel for the train you are driving. Here is the list of handles and which types of trains they match.
These PBC Pro handles do not fit the Original PBC v1.
Additional PBC Pro handles can be purchased here
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Ball
The Ball handle is ideal for a selection of units and locomotives. Its also great to be used as a generic handle.
- UK class 380, 390, 700, 707.
- Most older UK diesel locos, and unit throttles, for example 20, 31, 37, 45, 47,101, 144, sprinters 150, 153, 156, 158. 313, 314, 455, 442.
- UK HST/43, 90, 91
¶ Tapered
- Most German units and locos.
- UK Class 331
¶ Networker/Electrostar/Turbostar style
Perfect for the Networker, Electrostar, and Turbostar range of UK units. The Hill hold version features a flexible wire which plugs into the rear of the PBC unit to provide a hill hold/brake hold feature for any trains that support it in the simulator.
Features a latch on the rear of the handle to secure it to the metal PBC handle shaft. The latch should be down when placing on removing the handle, and moved up to secure it.
- UK Networkers Class 465/466.
- UK Electrostars 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 387
- UK Turbostar Class 165, 166, 168, 170, 171, 172
- UK Class 220, 221, 222, 323, 333.
¶ IET style
Modelled on the UK IET (Intercity Express train). Larger than the T-bar handle below. Sits at a slight angle just like the real thing.
- UK classes 385, 800, 801, 802, 803, 805, 807
¶ T-bar
Smaller than the chunky IET handle.
- UK 'Desiro's' Class 185, 350, 360, 444, 450
- UK Class 395
- Similar to UK Class 745, 755
¶ Aventra style
- UK class 701, 710
- London Underground S-stock