it never rains, it pours....

As i posted just under a week ago i was hopeful a new Power supply unit for my main computer would solve my mystery break down. Well, £25 lighter and almost a week later my Power supply unit arrives, Sadly it is NOT the problem and it is likely to be a burnt out mother Board.

And that is terrible news for me, I no longer have a computer to run rail works on, and all in development stuff I had planned is now permanently suspended.

I am gutted as i just spent almost £50 on a brand new graphics card to enable me to play rail works at full capacity, Sadly everything i was so looking forward to for Rail works i can't have.

So until i have enough money to get myself a computer that can handle Rail works
this blog is having to close down.

I will however keep this blog online and happy for you to keep subscribed, and one day in the future i will be able to pick this up where i left off.

This is a very unhappy man signing off.
All the best
Dave / Slammer423

long delays

I regret to inform you all that the sceanrio i mentioned belkow is on the back burner.

Unfortunately my main computer decided to give up the ghost this evening and no longer works, i am using my back up computer however this is nowhere near compatable with RailWorks unfortuantely. (32mb of ram is very pain staking lol).

I will however continue with it as soon as it is possible, At the moment it looks like it may be as long as next year. (depending on whats exactly wrong with the computer).

Sorry folks,
Dave.

Sceanrio Early testing complete...

I have been spending today making my First Scenario for Darandios beautifull route Cresston V2.

This will use as the player train Dan's fantastic class 37 in DB red. David Hossacks stunning Wrexham & Shropshire & Virgin Re-furbished mk3's

All in all the scenario is about an hour and 45 minutes long (roughly) and takes advantage of the beautiful scenery and landscape in Cresston. you'll take 3 different lines, "Branch, Main & heritage.

AI traffic will be light as it is based on a Sunday afternoon.

I'll let you know when its ready and what will be required :) I'll try and keep payware to minimal or none at all, but of course if i do then as long as it can match whats replaced then Mike Simpsons RW tools can swap consists without having to completely re-wright the scenario for that consist.

Cresston V2 - GET IT NOW!

Forgot to include in the below post DOH!

DOWNLOAD HERE - you will need to have an account with us (free) and signed in.

STEAM GROUP - Incase your intrested ;)

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Cresston V2 - GET IT NOW!

Tonight Darren (Darandio) has released V2 of his fictional route Cresston.

The original low level route of 11.8 miles is still included with the following stations and industry:-

* Cresston
* Oakbridge Low Level
* Stonedale
* Brunswood (Disused)
* Oakbridge Power Station

The high level electrified main line route is around 40 miles long incorporating the regional loop and includes the following stations and industry:-

* Bell Mill University
* Oakbridge High Level
* Micklow
* Telbury Manor
* Lanyeard
* Hanswell Container Terminal
* Deerview
* Halbrook
* Laynewalk Hill

Finally, the heritage line that diverges from Lanyeard is 15.8 miles long and includes the following stations:-

* Lanyeard
* Hatterby Junction (Heritage services/Railtours reverse or turn around here to continue to the coast)
* Thwaite
* Breskerr

That brings the sum total of the route to around 68 miles with many passenger and freight options available. The route can be used in independently in the three different sections or scenarios can be made to bring all three together.

Anyone who is on our steam group, heres a little compitition for you, the best screenshot of darrens route in the forum will get player of the week trophy ;-)

Out With the old....

Out with the old in with the new.. Yes, i know its not the new year, but RWTS has been working hard to improve the services for the members.

Especially when it comes to downloads, the old system was, well, Complicated, members had to pass on downloads to us and wait for us to upload them add a picture ETC.

well see for yourself..!


(click for bigger picture)

As you can see it was all reliant on a post and a lot of messing around in the post to put it online.. so anyway that was a system i started up back in the days of when RailSimulator fan / help / download sites started to appear on the web for the UK when i launched "The Train Sim" and that system was only to be temporary.. nearly two years old and used by other websites (proves it was a popular system) we decided it was time to give the members control of their own content.

Introducing the brand new downloads service on RW-Trainsim.

(Click on the images to see a bigger picture)






A big thank you to Marshall who spent over 2 days setting it all up and getting it in a working state to launch for Friday.

So whats so new about this system i here you ask?

Well.. For a start you could never post a comment to downloads as there where multiple items in one post.

so in this system..

[*] Upload your own item write a description with a rich text editor, add a YouTube video of it in action, or a static image with your details on it using third party sites such as Photo bucket.

[*] Others can rate your item from 1 to 5 stars

[*] Other members can leave a Comment on your download

[*] You have complete control of your downloads* and can edit the description at any time.

[*] upload files up to 100MB in size and it is hosted by us!*2

[*] Once you have uploaded 5 safe items, you can apply for content developer rank which will give you the ability to upload your file without it being held in a approval Que.

[*] Tag your download for easy finding by other members when they use the "search Feature".

There's more I could find but I won't. I'll let you discover that for yourself.

We'd love for anyone who was put off form hosting content with us because of the downloads system to pop back and give this new system a try.

Never heard of us? well come on down register an account for free and you get instant access to upload your content, whilst you do so feel free to use the forums to chat with others and promote your work.

The address: http://rs-trainsim.co.uk/forums

The Team: Marshall, Nath, Basherz, Slammer423, Dan, Darren micheal & last but not least jjasloot.

we look foward to seeing you there!.

* - RWTS Staff reserve the right to edit descriptions that may be misleading or difficult to read

*2 - please do not abuse our hosting, we provide it in good spirit and offer all these services to you free of charge.

All the best and have a great weekend.
Dave / Slammer423.

9/11

May all those who perished in the tragedy that was 9/11 Rest in Peace. Gone but never forgotten

Another 2 items for download and a peek at whats to come!

Very quick post before i go to bed,

Pleased to say that two more times of mine are now live (see below). Also a peek at the next release ;)

Now Available


Now Available


Coming SOON!

The Conversion Begins!

Yup, After my new Graphics card is 100X better than my previous one my re-skins have a new lease of life to them in RW, and i have started the conversion....






These are availalbe form Rs-Triansim.co.uk/forums & raiworksdepot.co.uk/forums

Head out of Cab View for 158!

By Dave Oston (Nelson), Has very kindly Contacted me regarding some of my re-skins being used in his "158 Fix" project, of course I'd happily allow my re-skins to be used in this project!

And pictures speak a thousand words... that's way more than i can type......



Thanks for the pics Dave!...

Thhis fnatastic modiforcation (and i must say much wlecomed and needed) will be working it's way around the Rail Simulation community very shortly! Designed to work with Rail Simulator MK2 this will work (Says me) In Rail Works!

PROBLEM FIXED!

Rock on!

After follwoing a suggestion form Chris (Basherz) i re-installed PhysX, guess what... It solved the problem!

I am VERY HAPPY lol

an't Run RailWorks

I decided it was time to upgrade my Graphics card to somthingthat could handle RailWorks a litle better, After fighting with it to get it installed, I now can't play railworks.

Everytime i load a route, I select a consist and it Crashes to desktop with the error



Not only that but i have to run it in Winodwed mode otherwise RailWorks locks up my screen and i cant escape to close the program (Despite several frantic CTRL, ALT & DEL attempts.

Please RS.com sort out ths procerror buisness for good! you have the power!

Return home of the 158's

Yup now i have got the 158's installed now i have the following shots of the re-skins that will be re-turning to RWTS in RailWorks format.

*Class 158 "Stagecoach" uses Horgy's fantastic EMT Re-skin and this will be required for it to work fully
*2 You will need Horgys Destination pack for the 158 for destinations to display properly on some of my re-skins.

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StageCoach 158 (3Car) Original Base used form Horgys East Midlands Trains 158 re-skin) (With kind permission)


Don't Run The Risk 158 (2 car) - I am sure i released it with a centre coach? if so please send me through the correct version.


East Midlands Trains Transitional From Central (2 Car)


Padster Rail 158


Padster Rail Southisle Royal Blue 158 (3 Car)


Dart Rail Royal Blue 158 (3 Car)


Plain Royal Blue 158 (3 Car)


Arriva Trains Silver 158 (3car)


London Transport V1 (London Images) (3 Car)


Thanks to Sean (Northern 156) for returning the Arriva Silver.

The Return of some old Friends

I am delighted to say that 3 of my class 47 reskins will be making their way into your railworks soon!

Thanks to Sean (Northern156) He has passed on some of my re-skins including some 158's (158's will take a little longer as i need to find a way of installing the legacy without installing railsimulator.

Heathrow Connect 47


The Wombles Class 47


Don't Run the Risk Class 47 (97 998) (i may modify the bin so it is 47 instead of 97) never really was happy with it static at 97.


More shots to come as i receive my re-skins back form various members so that i can convert them over to RailWorks.

PLEASE NOTE: I will not be altering the re-skins looks wise, i have no time unfortunately to make any changes need to make them look better in RailWorks. However, if you can do it justice i am happy for you to modify and release it separately as long as i am given credit for the original base re-skin.