Same as my previous racer, The Berkshire, This Brass era, 1910-1920s inspired single-seater racer encapsulates the vintage style of a vintage era. This is more of my design however and no real-world counterpart exist.

Most of the design was influenced by early-mid 20th Century steam locomotives. For example, the name “The Northern” is from 4-8-4 “Northern” type steam locomotives. Another example is the cylinder on the radiator, which comes from steam locomotives equipped with a freshwater heater, such as the Central RR of New Jersey 4-6-2. One final example is the various marker lights that are made to look like steam locomotive marker lights.

This fictional vehicle has a large (and semi fictional) flathead V8 engine that can be viewed from opening the hood. Controls to open the hood are listed below.

I have designed this vehicle to be driven in VR. If there are any complaints about it, please report them to me and I will try to fix it.

CONTROLS
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Throttle control:
Engine throttle. On the dash board the plunger throttle with the word “Throttle” is obviously the throttle.

Brake control:
The brakes. In the cockpit, the lever to the left with the gold handle AND NOT COMPLETELY RED is the brake lever.

Roll control:
Steering control. The steering wheel on the dash is obviously to steer the car.

Trim control:
Opens and closes car’s hood. (Can only be used when activation group 3 is enabled, which isn’t accessible in VR gameplay)

ACTIVATION GROUPS
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Activation group 1:
A “Clutch” that enables engine power. Red lever next to the brake is the clutch.

Activation group 2:
Lights, both front and tail lights. Switch on the dashboard with the word “Lights” is obviously the lights.

Activation group 3:
Engine hood, use trim control to open it. (Can not be open within the cockpit or in VR mode)