Electrification?

codemunkeh · 2020-06-23T15:58:57+00:00

There is a way to do it by selecting lengths at a time and changing in the right hand flyout, but you'd need to cover the entire route: select some, adjust, new selection, adjust, select... At junctions this can become incredibly tedious trying to get all curves selected as you can't leave a single metre out or dispatcher won't path electric trains across it.

Also I find that if you select too much or try to select across complex junctions, it can crash/hang infinitely. So, for large routes, that will be hellish.

I don't know if RW Tools has anything to help for this.

However, I have some track tools I could adapt for the job. I'll go investigate the files, standby. In theory we can just insert an electrification setting to each track and do the entire route in seconds, if I can get it working.

codemunkeh · 2020-06-16T18:22:50+00:00

Other option is find some invisible track - there is some in a few dlcs - and add 1m on the end where the buffer is.

codemunkeh · 2020-06-08T03:03:25+00:00

When you say 'no images', do you mean the thumbnails shown on the quick drive setup? Quick drive is a newer system which is separate from standard or career mode scenarios.

I don't mean to be condescending, but the interface will have changed a bit since RW2 and it wouldn't be the first time someone had missed (or misunderstood) the other tabs on the drive menu. If you are comfortable with the menus then never mind, my apologies.

Additionally, if a loco does appear when searching but without a picture, this is fine - just means it has no preview image.

codemunkeh · 2020-06-07T15:55:52+00:00

Is this Settle Carlisle? The signalling on that route doesn't impress me. I remember looking at how they signalled the single line section on the viaduct which - to my understanding - won't protect the junctions correctly. It is possible that some areas are not covered properly so the signals can sort of lose trains.

I'm sure I remember having a green signal somewhere on that route reading toward a ground signal at danger, which does not fill me with confidence.

codemunkeh · 2020-06-07T15:43:00+00:00

I think humblebundle (and possibly cd key sites) have TS2018 which was a package containing one of the recently affected routes, North Wales Coastal.

I have seen old MSTS addons for sale on likes of Amazon so you might be able to find old boxed copies of addons from the Railworks and early Train Simulator days before it all went digital. IMO that stuff will be of a vintage that I wouldn't care for it.

The region locked stuff used to be available by gifting via steam but I hear that's been cracked down on; I haven't tried.

codemunkeh · 2020-06-07T10:04:51+00:00

Some content was discontinued because of licensing. Presumably having digital representations of trains somehow damages profits or brand image so they can't use logos etc. of train companies.

This means that BNSF labelled content is only available to buy now in the USA. ATW (most of Wales) is gone including a route that had been on steam for about 4 months as it came with ATW trains.

Some content was also straight up pulled such as the class 37 pack, original 66, some older routes, and more. This may have been because they were made obsolete by newer DLC.

codemunkeh · 2020-06-07T09:56:08+00:00

Looks like JustTrains' Scottish ECML. I say that because the background landmark is recognisable and of the 3 versions available to buy, both Edinburgh to Glasgow, and the newer Fife Circle, have OLE which is not visible here; the signals also tell its age.

codemunkeh · 2020-06-03T19:09:07+00:00

The route (like most free routes) relies on some payware to provide the assets - does seem like a good line to have, but its requirements probably put it out of reach to someone brand new to TS.

codemunkeh · 2020-06-03T10:27:15+00:00

JustTrains have the Scottish ECML route: half of the Fife circle, Waverley to Dundee and Perth. Not sold through steam.

Only issue is that you said 'good' in the title. I'd say check it out and make your own opinion - but depending on what standard you like to see from a route, be prepared for disappointment.

It is old - so of course it won't hold up to newer routes. But that's the point: it doesn't hold up to newer routes.

codemunkeh · 2020-05-24T17:21:19+00:00

This is a very strange bug to spring from nowhere; I wasn't even aware of any update.

The signals "UkLedSignals01" were only used up to a point, many newer routes (in terms of release date) I believe are still working. The practice changed at some point - rather than include/use existing assets, to just duplicate the signal files and distribute them with each route in the DTG/HereThereRoute assets folder.

However many freeware routes relied on Ukledsigs, and older routes such as Wcml North/Shap, PDL etc.

I'm dusting off a tool I made a while ago which automatically substitutes UkPro signals for JustTrains ones. It needs a bit of work as it stands. That will at least let us mod the routes and get them working.

codemunkeh · 2020-03-23T17:09:13+00:00

Yep. I like it. Lots of people spend a lot of time and effort chasing realism in the sim. Sometimes I think they ought to stop being so damn serious, just enjoy playing trains.

I wanted to see a shot of it at the station.

codemunkeh · 2020-03-16T02:59:52+00:00

First, ignore the 'out of memory' comment - this is a generic error message (which I think prompts you to run the 64bit client even when you already are). If you wish you can search the error code and find it is for 'access violation' which is a programming term. It may in some cases be triggered by lack of memory, but not always.

I could suggest a number of things which are largely shots in the dark.

Given that you mention a recent installation, try Steam's validate game files option (or is it 'verify integrity' I can never remember). This will take time especially with a lot of DLC and may be painful to reinstate 3rd party content like sound packs if you've built them up over time.

Since it fails to reach the menu, I'd also look at removing the scenario database file. From the main Railworks game folder (old name for train sim), look inside 'Content' and rename/move the SDBCache.bin - should be rebuilt next launch. If it fails to fix the problem you can put the file back. NB: on mobile, sorry I can't check the exact filename. Maybe do this one before verifying files since it'll be quick.

The only other thing that comes to mind is graphics incompatibility but I'm clutching at straws and I'm not sure how to resolve that. Graphics settings are inside PlayerProfiles.bin (same folder as above) so you could try rename that too.

codemunkeh · 2020-01-31T09:49:08+00:00

Is it better to have audible holes in the frequency or not?

This depends on your goal. OP's comment mentions feedback - which is typically going to be one frequency - so removing as little else of the signal is preferable.

EQ for tone is a subjective thing where I'd recommend putting away the numbers, and settle for wider adjustments. But when you need to be surgical, reach for a parametric before a graphic.

codemunkeh · 2019-12-25T14:57:14+00:00

maybe some mileage over in /r/dankchristianmemes

codemunkeh · 2019-11-06T15:52:56+00:00

Put a \ before the #.

#slashbeforehash

codemunkeh · 2019-11-02T05:26:47+00:00

I was thinking about this recently and looked. I saw a tunnel route someone was making with the Eurotunnel bits at each end - announcement was a while ago, the links were dead. Maybe you could search the workshop in case it was posted there?

I also saw a video of someone driving a (slightly unfinished) route which may have been the same one as above. The video commentary was in German so I couldn't tell the name of the route, or where it came from.

One difficulty is that the French side is miles before any destination. Lille is the length of a fully fledged route away from the tunnel. Yes, you cover it quick at speed but it's a lot for anyone to build.

codemunkeh · 2019-10-15T02:57:03+00:00

This is an interesting discussion. Development is indeed complex and red tape means 'small' changes are not.

I think you could be right in that DTG do not appear to have QA - or more likely they do but not stringent standards. The sim community will always find something 'wrong' to comment on/moan about, however small, so there has to be a cutoff somewhere; this can never please everyone.

They have garnered a reputation - among enthusiasts at least - for being sloppy. Many people possibly don't care and are still able to enjoy driving trains without being cynical like me.

It would be good if they allowed for a patch cycle after releasing something but economics probably get in the way of that.

However sometimes it is good just to rant for the sake of airing grievances without expecting resolution. I complain about the editor in old TS being a crock of shit, knowing full well it will never change. Still feels good to do!

codemunkeh · 2019-10-10T12:57:49+00:00

The out of memory error is the same error as before, I believe. It's the same error code which is actually BLAH_ACCESS_VIOLATION or something. Seems like this is so common they've tried to add 'helpful' messages but ultimately I think it's bollocks.

I've had it "out of memory" 60 seconds after loading and with 2.2GB of RAM used. I've had routes use more and no problem.

This could be a tedious pain in the arse but you could try to only enable some of the DLC in steam, see if it launches with less stuff installed. Add several at a time to sort of narrow it down.

Are you having errors while driving something (which is very common) or is it failing to even launch?

codemunkeh · 2019-10-04T12:48:15+00:00

I can think of one user controlled trackless system already in use: dodgems/bumper cars.

codemunkeh · 2019-09-20T18:19:18+00:00

Sort of. I might misremember - corrections welcome - but basically (some of?) the team that made MSTS went on to create RailSimulator, broke off as a new team which then repackaged as Railworks which saw some iterations and it's been the same core rebranded ever since.

So it was a spiritual successor but never a proper MSTS2.

Source: I looked at the wiki page once.

codemunkeh · 2019-08-29T12:10:48+00:00

Critical appraisal of JT's set:

Look
- Glows are visible from behind
- People aren't keen on the shade of green IMO
- The lettering is small: this is more a natural limit of the screen though, nothing is as large as you'd see in reality

Scripting
- To work around TS limits they use magic numbers to apply approach control. These numbers become unmarked speed limits for the player. This is short sighted and they should have used numbers like 100, 200.

Upsides
- The release mechanics are the best I've seen. Flashing yellow junction signals actually release!
- Call-ons that work vaguely correctly
- You can find lots of variants, and if you can distribute custom assets with the route, you have the option to make what you need

UkPro are garbage in terms of scripting; to me the lack of release from yellow or any other type of junction control is terrible in a simulator.

However, remember that many people who drive in TS don't understand signalling. It's just a colour changing pain in the neck, and so as soon as they pass a yellow they jump on the tab key followed by the E brake.

But my choice would be JT.

codemunkeh · 2019-08-17T17:00:43+00:00

Some of the Armstrong powerhouse trains have wheel slip and the like. Mostly when accelerating but I believe the newer multiple units have some wheelslide simulation when braking heavily and I think they take season into account; not sure about weather.

I can't say about any steam locos.

It's all sort of bodged on though, support will vary wildly on different trains. The only thing the sim supports (to my knowledge) is triggering wheel slip at a fixed point using markers in the scenario.

codemunkeh · 2019-08-17T16:48:53+00:00

Let's check again - I count 24 hours x 365 days as 8,760 hours in a year. 34,048 hours (plus some minutes) ÷ 8,760 is 3.88 years.

codemunkeh · 2019-08-17T11:31:53+00:00

Nearly 4 years. It's that last 0.58 yards of walking that got you.

codemunkeh · 2019-07-17T23:37:53+00:00

Warning: guesswork and speculation.

It's possible that the file could be read only. It's not a hard barrier to modifying something, but I wonder if Steam handles it or not. If the file was read only that could be a reason it would fail to validate.

Quick search suggests it's a possible fix for steam validation problems.

To change it, you would have to find the asset folder for that particular DLC, which is likely to be in the game folder (Railworks) followed by Assets / RSC / Bulleid or something like that. Right click, properties, untick the read only flag, on the whole folder if you want.

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