Railworks 2: Scenario Editing & Assets Filter

Thank you to the 26,000+ People who have viewed my videos (collectively). So Not only am i going to continue regular video tutorials for Railworks2 I can now upload videos longer than 15 minutes if i need too.

So here is the latest tutorial.

New Year, New look & New Name

Beings as it is is a New Year i thought I'd be a very good and considerate Blogger and re-design the blog, i did it into the theme i love the most.... Network SouthEast, granted most of the background is black but Text & Links are in NSE colours.

Also i have changes the name to another past Time that my heart still belongs too, Slam Door EMU's And hence from being biased to all classes except the 423 i went for a more universal name that covers all Slam door trains.   

This is the same with forums i Frequant (well there may be the odd forum where I am still Slammer423) but I will be known as SlamdoorTrains.

I'll be back soon with more How to Videos, Also news of a UK route in production from Railsimulator.com that is right up my street!

Happy New Year all!
Dave.

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!