Namaqualand, Template finished and being tested Options

[dgionet]

Hi to all,

Following a special request from Martin, a new South African user of AG, I have started last week a new template for South Africa's Namaqualand route. It is now finished and is in the testing phaze. Here are some details of the route and template.

South Africa’s Namaqualand Route starts south at Kraaifontein and ends North 190 miles further at Klawer. It is mainly a single track main line. The stretch of track between Graafwater and Klawer is a category 4 gradient (up to 1/36th or 2.7% grade in some areas). Climbing the grade will require a lot of sanding.

The SA_Namaqualand Template package has 56 serviceable sidings. It has both NB and SB templates and uses class 35 diesel locomotives. Maps of the 16 regions have been included indicating the marker’s orientation, which will help the user in determining the work to be done The main player engines are three Spoornet class 35 diesel engines. They have a combined output of 4650 hp of power and will be sufficient for pulling about 20 cars in graded areas. One interesting note: all paths start and end at Malmesbury. The geographical position and rail configuration of Malmesbury doesn’t allow a continuous line through. Use of the wye will be, in some cases, a must in handling cars in the area.

AI traffic is present in both templates, both passenger and freight, Also take note that to meet successfully AI trains on the single-track stretch, it is recommended to set the maximum of cars to handle at twenty (20) because of the limited length of some of the sidings used to meet oncoming traffic. Handling more may result in collision at the rear of your player train by the oncoming AI train. In order to perform your work, you will have to change the route’s signalling system to Permissive in order to enter and work inside your locations.

Here are some screenshots of the route

Enjoy

[AT RR]

Denis,
Keep up the good work. Where do you find the time to do all of these routes? I have been going back and forth trying to find the time to finish the last 3 railroad routes for the Jersey City route. I have to admit I am having fun running trains on the new Buffalo Bata route.

Thanks for all your work

Peter

[dgionet]

Denis,
Keep up the good work. Where do you find the time to do all of these routes? I have been going back and forth trying to find the time to finish the last 3 railroad routes for the Jersey City route. I have to admit I am having fun running trains on the new Buffalo Bata route.

Thanks for all your work

Peter

Hi Peter,

Have been on vacation for the last 10 days. Had an extra day today went to the dentist and am on medication. Should get back to work tomorrow. Have been a rather quiet time, done a couple of photo outings. Have relaxed and am ready to get back to work. Had lots of time to work on template projects too.

Cheers
Denis

[dgionet]

Hi to all again,

Testing of the template today has been very good and quick. About eight (8) short assignments were done successfully. Had some time today to test. Minor changes were done and everything is ready. It was been sent to Steve for uploading. Be on the lookout for the package soon.

Enjoy

[sgdavis]

Hi to all again,

Testing of the template today has been very good and quick. About eight (8) short assignments were done successfully. Had some time today to test. Minor changes were done and everything is ready. It was been sent to Steve for uploading. Be on the lookout for the package soon.

Enjoy

This has now been posted! Get it on our Templates page or directly at http://www.skylinecomputing.com/downloads/...%20Template.zip

Thanks again Denis!

[Greenleader]

Thanks Denis. This route bring back many memories from my childhood. And while on the thanks part, Thanks to Steve for registering me.
Joppie Saaiman is also busy now with SA Route No 10 which run from Worcester to Mosselbaai. Looking forward to that as well. Denis seems to me some more work for you
Regards

Martin

[dgionet]

Thanks Denis. This route bring back many memories from my childhood. And while on the thanks part, Thanks to Steve for registering me.Joppie Saaiman is also busy now with SA Route No 10 which run from Worcester to Mosselbaai. Looking forward to that as well. Denis seems to me some more work for you
Regards

Martin

Hi Martin,

Glad you are enjoying it. I'm even more excited to Hear Joppie is working on a SA10 route between Worcester and Mosselbaai. hope to have among my future template projects. Any idea of its release date approximately? Pending the purchase of the CN Bala Route, probably in about a week, have already started the Garden Route template. More details in a future post.

Cheers