Level Crossing Tutorial

Well as i promised that i will start using this blog a bit more, and try and keep it as helpful as possible and to try and put some positive to help take out a lot of the negatives about RW people seem to be having (but  lets not go there, For me Railworks Works as it should, we have a dedicated support team, and we have some fantastic stuff in the pipeline from freeware developers & Payware developers.

So anyway, i had a crazy idea at about midnight on the 30th October to do a video tutorial using my voice to explain, so apologies if it scares you, but if you where wondering how to lay the new animated level crossing in RailWorks, then look no further. (well actually yes, just below this writing in fact) lol.



Regards,
Dave

Long time, No Post

Well, I must firstly slap my hand for the lack of posts recently, however, I am going to do my utmost to post more and post useful info or videos.

So I am going to start with RailWorks 2: Train Simulator, (from now on will be referred to as RW2:TS), this was released on Monday Evening as a free update to current RW users, and a Re-branded version of the original RailWorks (including Mondays update) to the general public.

Boxed versions will be in shops (by late October)* 

RW2:TS introduced some improvements to the general user interface As shown in the pictures below. Also (as shown below) a nice fresh look to the editor fly out menus (scenario & Route editor mode only).

Not only that but Paul Jackson (CEO) RailSimulator.com Said he wanted to make the game appeal and usable to those who may find it daunting learning keyboard keys to operate the train, In an interview with James Woodcock (video below)



also included is the long awaited animated Level Crossing's (very simple to lay and get working) And improvements to the scenario editor.

For decent reviews i would like to refer you to two sources UKTS (UKTrainSim) & James woodcocks Website.

UKTS's Matt Peddlesden first impressions review
James Woodcocks Review

If you are experiencing problems then drop Rail Simulator Support a line by emailing them: Support[at]railsimulator.com and they will respond as soon as possible.

PLEASE REMOVE THE [at] and replace with @.

*Subject to change, Source: http://www.justtrains.net/newsDetail.asp?newsid=1748

World Cup Willie (2010) - Lonnie Donegan Jnr (World Cup song)

World Cup kicks off offcially Tomorrow, and This was featured on "London Tonight" and i instantly loved it its a revitalised version of his dads classic form the last time we won the world cup.....1966! Sounds so much like his dad its un-real.

The latest re-skin form Michael @ RW-Trainsim he has done a snazzy best of both loco on one side RW-Trainsim on the other RailSimulator.com Facebook promo!

Download it here: http://rs-trainsim.co.uk/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=644  (you must be logged in)

Saying Thank You

Saying thank you can make somones day better, and RW-Trainsim are happy to make sure that its members can say thanks loudly and proudly.

they have now taken the approach that saying thank you to the developer of an item you have downloaded or to thank somone for thier help, its all good stuff and has already taken off by storm!

If your a member of the site then click the above image to go to the thank you section.

Facebook

Many of you are probably on Facebook, but did you know that some familiar sites are too? You probably have seen groups like "railwroks" going round on Facebook but these are the real deal and are the official facebook pages / groups for the below sites.

Railsimulator.com - Click to Become a Fan
RW-Trainsim - Click to Become a Fan
UK-Trainsim - Click to Become a Fan
JustTrains - Click to Become a Fan
Oovee Entertainment - Click to Become a Fan

So there's no more fiddling around joining groups you think are the real deal just click on the links and if you are signed in select Become a fan.

Spread the word if you live most of your Internet time on Facebook!

New Look!

Well, i had an email through form the blogs host "Blogger" saying they have designed a neat new tool for those of us who are a bit shy when it comes to CSS and HTML and have made customizing the blog simple and easy.

The tool works fantastic and the main structure of this blog was done in seconds form templates ready and waiting

have not had a full play with it but i liked the design so much i put it live instantly if you own a blogger blog and want to use it then check this link out: http://bloggerindraft.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogger-template-designer.html

A4 Steam Locomotive Released

JustTrains have released a fantastic new add on for steam buffs.

The class A4 locomotive (most famous for mallards record breaking speed run)

Many variants are included with a corridor tender and non corridor tender, Priced at £14.99 for download.

A boxed version is also available to purchase if you'd prefer.

Happy St Patricks Day!

CLARIFORCATION!! Oovee's NMT

Hiya Chaps and Chapesses's

Oovee (Zane Saxton) Has cleared up the confusion regarding tonight's Release of the New Measurement Train (with Camera).

Derek (RSDerek) also confirmed that RSc Only released the files that where core to the NMT.

Zane has said he will push everything else that is required to make the train usable on UKTS during Wednesday Morning (24th February 2009).

a job well done!

Well it was certainly worth the extra few days wait for the latest RailWorks update (104.2b), With a brand new scenario interface and a timetable view scenario writing will be much more easy to get your head round with the latest new tools.

In addition numerous bug fixes one of which is the headlight bug have been rectified. just a word of warning from experience here: If you are using a re-skin of the class 158 (that was not part of the pack) the update will not have touched these. I will write a guide on what to do when i have actually fixed this myself.

this will be welcomed to those of us who drive outside the cab: The addition of 2 new warning icons "Wheel slip & AWS warning:



there have been many other improvements made and would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved with making the update.

RailWorks Newsletter

Just recived my copy of the latest RailWorks Newsletter and it is an intresting read. I'll blog more on this later today, I am now heading to bed, as i have a cremation to attend later this morning.

380 SWT destinations

Download the pack from: http://rs-trainsim.co.uk/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=536

these replacement Destinations for Dan's SWT Blue 380 re-skin. So for these to work you first need dans reskin from the following location: http://rs-trainsim.co.uk/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=525 (You will need to be logged in to download)

This is a simple installation simply install this RWP and it will replace the files that i have changed (bin files) with the new files. Below is a list of what you get and what letter it is.

A * London Waterloo
B * Woking
C * Guildford
D * Basingstoke
E * Havant
F * Haslemere
G * Ascot
H * Alton
I * Portsmouth Harbour
J * Portsmouth & SouthSea
K * Southampton
L * Bournemouth
M * Weymouth
N * Poole
O * South West Trains
P * TotalizeMedia
Q * http://railsimulator.com
R * Desiro 380
S * Not In Service
T * Not In Public Use

Known Issues: Shorter destinations are too close together but constructive feedback from you will help makes this pack better. If you have any suggestions for Extra destinations for this pack please do contact me (Slammer423) on RW-Trainsim & UKTrainsim or email slammer423@googlemail.com.

Many thanks to Totalize Media, RSadam, Vetron & Dan Phillips.

IF YOU WISH TO HOST THIS FILE ON YOUR WEBSITE: Please if you would like to upload this to your website please feel free HOWEVER please let me know your site and the location so i can keep track. However i will update the file on RW-Trainsim as this is my central location, so you will need to download the latest versionsfrom there to update yoursite. OR you may link direct to the file from your site (Prefered for the reasons stated before). However, permisssion must still be obained from Dan to host his SWT 380 reskin

Please Enjoy.
Regards,
Slammer423 / Dave.

Class 50 Update Available

Just seen that Mike has released a free improvement patch for his fantastic class 50 locomotive. Below text is form the mesh-tools blog:

Class 50 Update patch!

Its not much of a patch, more of an improvement package! Its free and can be downloaded today to improve some features and an extra livery to go with it, just to top it off! The new livery is a Pre-TOPS with a working headcode board! If you haven't bought the Class 50 addon the update will not work and you wont have access to anything! You must buy it to use it! Check http://www.meshtools.co.uk/ for more information! Then Products > Class 50.

Blog of intrest & TotalizeMedia,

Hello,

First off would like to direct you to 2 blogs of interest who would appreciate followers.

S&DJR Modern by Will - http://www.sdjrmodern.blogspot.com/
Project Genesis by Darandio - http://railworksprojectgenesis.blogspot.com/


These guys have proven to be an important company to watch when it comes to rail simulator, the chaps are busy putting the final touches to their up comeing standalone product using RailWorks technology to power it, the now Cancelled in real life GARL route and they promised RailWorks users that the class 380 EMU would be released in January by RailSimulator.com. and Today (30th Jan 2010) has seen it released on the RailWorks DLC Steam Store page.

The Electric Multiple unit 380 is still under construction in real life but its now unleashed into RailWorks for those who are a fan of Electric Traction.

head over to the TotalizeMedia Website for detailed pictures of the 380 and the Work In Progress GARL.

Price: £11.99
Liverys: ScotRail
Passenger View: No
Other: Includes panto "Arching" effect
Authentic Sounds: The sounds are very detailed you do here some of the classic Desiro creeks and rattles ans of course the famous UFO sound when pulling off and slowing to a stop.

RANT ALERT, RANT ALERT!

I am in a serious mood at the moment I want to simply add text to the top right of the video with "RWTS TV" written there and do you think i am able to do this with ease... OH NO!

Firstly the gratest video tool we had was Windows Movie maker (XP / Vista Versions) Now Windows 7 comes along (and the operating system is fantastic)but no longer comes bundled with movie maker.

Since Microsoft invented thier "Live" services they incorperated movies maker into that and really dumbed it down for use from the clueless amatures.

Ok fair enough but all the tools we had are gone!

So i am resulting in playing with demo versions of pro software for video creation and even though the output from Windows live movie maker is in HD as soon as it hits Coral it degrades to that of a mobile phone video, Whats the deal???

if you know of easy to use software that will simply let me add what i want to the video AND maintain the Qaulity i'd be most gratefull!

Latest RW payware offerings....

Class 50

Michael Whiteley has been busy recently with the production of his fantastic class 50 locomotive for RailWorks. This highly detailed model includes several BR blue variations, NSE Revised and original, and GWR Green "Sir Edward Elgar" all of the other livery's include every single nameplate the locomotives have ever carried, What more could you ask for? Well, How about value for money?

This fantastic locomotive is yours for £9.99 from Mikes Website: Meshtools.co.uk & Also from Digitaltraction.net There is NO difference between the one on Mikes site and the one on Digital Traction's website.

Still not convinced? Well take a look at the video/s below:





TEA Bogie tank Wagons

Oovee Entertainment have released the fantastic TEA Bogie tank wagons these wagons where textured by re skin artist MR David Hossacks. Videos included below.

Purchase these via the Steam Store: http://store.steampowered.com/app/24046/