Recent content by Eboy87

I'm really loving the new procedural track that came out a little bit ago, but one thing I'd love to see is a transition between ballast colors either as a spline or track object. Would really enhance going from one to the other. Otherwise, thank you JR for putting this track out there. Really...

Deadpool, your screenshots always look fantastic. May I ask a technique question? Do you hand place the foliage in the foreground or use TurfFX?

Waiting on a westbound somewhere in the Cascade Mountains

I’m running ‘22, but this is something I’ve wondered at for years. When my entire train is on a downhill of, say, -.4%, I still have to be in notch 5 or 6 to maintain track speed (usually 35-45 mph). This is with HP/t of 2 and train lengths (almost all JR content) of 4-5k feet. is there...

Hi all, so as I grow a bit older, I'm finding I'm getting more and more interested in how railroads actually operate. I'm looking for examples of the paperwork modern freight crews would carry, maybe a brief explanation of what each are. I'd like to recreate some for some sessions for the...

Hi all. I’m working on a route that follows a fictional ex-CSX (B&O) line from the DC-Baltimore area up into the mountains. What I’m curious about is the D on the B&O CPL signals. I believe I read they stood for Delay In Block, or distant, depending on what guide you use. I understand the...

Hi all. I'm working on a shortline where a significant amount of traffic is from drilling for shale gas. We never had any fracking in Missourias far as I know, and in doing research I found a lot of... political and environmental dialogue, but not much dealing with rail traffic. What sort of...

Hi guys. Looking forward to the Amtrak release, but a quick question. Are you simply doing the P42, or will we be seeing rebuilt P40's and dual-modes as well? Regardless, take your time. Whatever comes out I'm sure will be perfect.

So I've acquired this relay to add to my collection, but I'm curious about what it actually did. According to the plate, it's a GRS K DC relay. I didn't find much online, but there was a description in a Youtube video where a guy was using one as a flashing relay to run a crossing signal. Is...

Hi guys, quick question that I think I know the answer to already. Do JR signals follow NORAC rules? I'm writing up a rulebook and employee timetable for the route I'm working on, just wanted to know what set of rules to use for signaling. Thanks guys.

Anyone have experience with these? I've never actually had the chance to play with one, as I've been a staunchly DiGiTrax guy, but as a sound engineer, I'm always looking for the next best thing. I've got a P42 and P40 that I need to start detailing (weather's warming up so I can finally...

Hello Jointed Rail, So, quick question. I'm sure this is tied into the limitations of the game itself and its programming, much like the start up/shut down/isolate problem. Has JR looked into the possibility of implementing an alerter into their cab? Admittedly, it's not for everyone, but I...

So I know this is old news, but I was looking through a thread on P42s and saw this photo. Anyone else think is looks like a B-52?

Hi all. I was reading the thread about getting the next station screen to work on the P42 locomotives, and how to get the cab signals to work. I do have a few questions. I tried to implement cab signaling on a triple track mainline on a route I'm working on. The line sees heavy freight and...

When you're called for a train, do you run the same route time after time? Example: if a crew is called in St. Louis, would they run only on the Jeff City Sub, or could they conceivably be operating over the DeSoto Sub one trip, and the Jeff City Sub later in the week? Also, when you're...