Connecticut River Template, in the works |
Connecticut River Template, in the works |
Sep 3 2017, 02:34 PM
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Train Master Group: Members Posts: 1,017 Joined: 4-February 07 From: Canada Member No.: 21 |
Hello to all,
Following the release of the huge (I say huge!) BLW/ZT Conn River freight this week-end, The Conn River Template project is now on. First of all, I wish to say thanks to Paul Charland for this great route he had done, not only for the quality of the route but the realistics he brings to many of his routes, the feel we encounter for the timeframe ( 1957) he had set it. Well done Paul! Also congratlations to Rick Franzosa and his team for a wonderful freight set to complement the route. There has been a lot of work, not only for the stock itself, but also for the selection of the appropriate material for this era and region. It took a lot of research to get this right, even the consists to reflect some of the trains that ran along. Great Job guys! As some know, I took extra time to do some research on my own. The timeframe is expected to be around 1960, after the end of steam past 1957 and before 1961, the year CN and subsidiaries (including CV and GT) started to implement its noodle logo throughout the CN, CV and GT network. Other than the BLW/ZT freight pack, only one download is expected so far: C-Liners from Trainsim. That one I will probably use for the CV freight through the mainline. CV Geeps appeared in late 1957. Unfortunately, there are no CV Geeps in the older livery in TS. Only Ed's trains have one payware CN set available in the older livery. This set has been used as an option to those who had used the Stowe Northern Template. I would like to use it in the template, but that would require for some to buy the set in addition to the ConnRiver set. You opinion in adding it or not will be appreciated. As I have started the template project, an issue has arisen: Some of the sidings in Westboro and Btattleboro have unstretched sidings. I will have to contact Paul for his approval to proceed in modifying the TDB file while keeping the original files for those who wish to return to the original route settings. That's it so far. Will keep updating later with new developments -------------------- Denis Gionet
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Oct 21 2017, 11:28 AM
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Train Master Group: Members Posts: 1,017 Joined: 4-February 07 From: Canada Member No.: 21 |
Hi Christopher,
I have completely forgotten about the C&C caboose. Thanks for your reply and info about the STRY. After running the STRY template, I am considering adding Paul's Springfield Terminal route v2 with the current template project, using two routes and the current rolling stock. Use of two routes in a template project has been done once, that was with the DRGW Green River and Potash routes some years ago. The challenge with this one is some steep grades inside the route. For example, the grades from both sides of the Cheshire bridge is about 5%. I have tested using the 44-tonner with 5 loaded boxcars. I have set up the STRY 44-tonner hp to 400 hp. I was unable to climb up the steep grade and reach the summit. One solution would be to adjust the ENG file and increase power to be able to handle the climb (BTW, Paul's STRY 44-tonner engine power when downloaded will need power adjustment since it is set about the same as a Dash-9) I know the STRY 20 electric engine can deliver around 300hp. That is why I prefer using the 44-tonner, which began to run along the STRY in 1956, to what I have found. Also the cabview is better on the 44-ton. Of course, the user can swap engine to use the electrics and adjust Power in the ENG file. -------------------- Denis Gionet
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