1. Insert master key - reverser key
2. Check start/run is on start/isolate, Turn on gen field, fuel pump switches on right driving console [^1]
3. Press the green start button above the speedo to the right and hold till engine starts - if it won't start, check red engine stop button is up. If not, pull it up, remove the key, reinsert the key, go to forward then neutral then press engine start button again.
4. Press the start/run button which is next to gen field etc. to the run position
5. Cut in brakes using EM2000
6. Release brakes - 5 bar
7. Apply brakes to 3 bar to charge
8. Release brake
9. Headlights and markers on - above left window
10. Reverser to forward
11. Release park brake - red button above and left of speedo

• Engine
  • will not start - check isolation/start, engine run, genfield and fuel pump switch positions.
  • check big red engine stop button is up. If you have to pull it up, reset the loco by removing and reinserting key
• Brakes
  • check brakes are cut in on EM2000
  • check emergency plunger is not down.
  • check brake test switch (above left side windwo) is not in test position
  • check other-end cab for emergency plunger down or independent brake applied.

• Data meters - various information systems such as engine revs, govenor, etc.
• Unit information - loco number, fuel level
• Traction cutout - cut in/out truck motors
• English/metric - select units
• Brake cutout - to cut in/out loco brake control
• Brake timing - pass or goods brake timing selection
• Slow Speed Control (SSC)
  • ton on using switch on left side near brake controls
  • set speed using rocker switch on left side near brake controls
  • press 'Start' on EM2000
  • turn off on EM2000 then the switch on left side to finish.

• Enter train length menu by pressing 1
• Press enter to enter
• Find lenght of your train in pause menu
• enter length (yards x 3 for feet)
• press enter
• To arm system, press and hold train length button on LHS - it will beep
• Press the train length button at speed change sign - the system will beep when tail is past that point.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYhzS2-iXAs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_66

[^1]: This is contrary to the Dad Rail video which says all must be off