Recent content by derznovich

Here is how the PF trees look. Too bright and mesh too simple, and LOD changes quite abrupt and noticeable. Here is how the route is now divided into HD and non-HD: Here is the worst image of the absurd gap between HD and non-HD. Note, this is now covered up by a spline that extends 100m...

Yes, definitely easy to make a list of the trees. Basically mountain maple, fir and hemlock mostly. The route’s terrain and textures are both HD. Converting that to non HD would not look good, even with some touch up like smoothing under track or road splines. The spaces are very tight and the...

Thanks for asking and for the kind comment! I had been meaning to put out an update for some time, ideally as a video. But I was hoping to make more progress first. In late 2025 my focus was getting all of the assets onto the DLS, which proved a far more difficult task than expected. But that's...

I wish there were such a guide! Clearly needed. Although I bet any attempt would be jumped on, given the many, many different play styles people have. All the way from just playing canned sessions on existing routes in cab mode to designing routes and making custom assets and scripts. Even...

I saw the photos you posted of this project earlier and you’ve really done magnificent work! And sharing it is a lovely gesture as well. I wish you good luck from one fan of the Old NP to another.

I’m curious who uploaded that. Or tried to. Certainly doubt it was TUME.

Sorry I missed your msg earlier. You can see the texture pallete for the Wallace Branch in minute 43:13 of this video. All textures are on the DLS as are the splines I used for road stains, runway stains, and oil stains.

I believe it is partly because of rights ownership. Presumably Trainz would have to buy the software or make their own, but then getting the files including maps and JOSM presents other problems. Also, we should never underestimate the diversity of Trainz users. I use TransDEM but most people...

I use HD terrain on my large route, the Wallace Branch, 70+ miles of mountainous terrain. I agree with your points but have found ways to adapt. 1. Regarding the texture limit, HD is very good at subtly blending textures, so I can use a very dark texture to darken up areas. I can also use the...

May not be relevant for you, but since nobody has mentioned it, for HD terrain there is no need for a dig hole, giving greater flexibility for turntable placement. I have a couple turntables on the DLS explicitly made for HD terrain. This allows you to use regular textures and other scenery...

In my understanding there is no way to directly edit a mesh that is in a trainzmesh format. If it is in fbx then you can import into blender. If not, the only way to edit would be to add an attachment with attachment maker and then you could add meshes. You could “delete” parts of the original...

Lol! For my next loco thumbnail, maybe just a pile of iron ore -- what do you think? :P Already fixed. Seems I did the thumbnail and the version with the thumbnail and description never made it into my CM. I see some other descriptions are missing too. (Hard to tell if that's even worth...

I’m on Trainz22 but I use the 19 rule, the 22 one doesn’t work.

Last video in the series is live! (y) Hope you've found something to like, inspire, or use from the series and related assets! :)

It is my understanding that a route of 2 GB could not be posted to the DLS in any case.