5m cutting and twin track junctions in 09

Hi All,

I was considering loading my route (still under construction) into the Beta, but going on the advice from John (builder300544) & William (wreeder), I think I'll carry on with it in 06 and wait for the finished version.
Thanks guys, saved a bit of work there.

I've only just downloaded the Beta version, so I haven't had a chance to put it through its paces yet, but reading through this thread there seems to be a problem with track laying, especially junctions. Is this the case or have I simply misread the post. I would hate to bring up something already known.

Cheers
Pete.
 
No new issues with tracking laying that I know of. The built-in double track has always had issues and limitations.

It appears we will be getting a new beta soon. Maybe tonight or Monday at least it seems that way from a post by Tony over at Trainzdev.

William
 
Hi All,

William; thanks for the info, unfortunately, due to some outside issues that needed my attention, I haven't had much of a chance to put 09 through its paces.

As you rightly stated, the double track junction placement has always been a hit and miss affair. I have always tried to use fixed junctions where possible (IE: andi06's kit).

I did manage to experiment in 09 and I found that, using the Auran double track, I was able to construct a decent looking junction. I simply ran a long length of double track (the length of the baseboard), and inserted a spline point where I wanted the junction. From these I ran two single tracks forming a right-hand junction. The levers where placed automatically, as one would expect, and I ran a loco from different directions. Everything worked as it should.
Of course, as far as I know, double track to double track junctions have never been possible, I'm talking about 04 & 06, I never purchased the Classic series.

What I did intend to try was to construct a very small route using Transdem, and exporting it in to 09. I will get around to this when I have the opportunity, but in the meantime, if anyone else has tried this, some feedback would be appreciated.

Finally: I'm a late entry to the 09 Beta, so the above may have already been covered in depth, if it has I apologize, but any links would be appreciated.

Cheers

Pete.
 
Hi Pete,

It appears that going directly from TransDem to TS2009 doesn't work at the moment. Roland is waiting for info from Auran about the new map format. What does work is to use TRS06 as a go between. Load your TransDem created map into TRS06 and then save it once. Then move it from TRS06 into TS2009 without any problems.

Use of the Erazor program appears to cause all kinds of problems on maps when their are import into TS2009.

William
 
Hi again William.

Thanks for the info, I will certainly go the route you suggested.

I have managed a quick look into 09 and so far I'm quite impressed, although I've been concentrating on the features which I use the most (in 06) so I haven't tried some of the new features.

I have also ran a few background programs while running 09, monitoring computer resources, and so far, these seem to be handling 09 admirably.

Thanks again for the info
Cheers
Pete.
 
f_4phantom1959 said:
Is it possible to give screen shots please. I must be missing somthing.

Peter M
Click to expand...

I was wondering about this too, esp because I could not fynd a terrain panel, only topology....but it turned out that if you click on extend terrain button or rather add baseboard it gives you the option to create a 5m or 10m grid.

R or I do not seem to work for me *anywhere*.

Also the "prepare your tools for 5m" mentioned in this thread threw me completely of because you don't prepare the tools at all, only the grid. Or have I just become so thick I'm not getting it anymore? :D

Screen shots are not needed, just pay close attention to the tips when loading things. Didn't notice it before, but the new features are actually explaned there.;)

L56 Out...
 
NOW i get i: r-click = right click and l-click = left click.

This explains why r and i was not working...oops....:-)
 
Covered

j_maybury said:
Bill you can't conect double track to double track to make a juntion, you must use single track to link the two pcies together.:wave:
Click to expand...

You will find I covered this on the previous page. But you are correct, double-to-double will not go. See my post for extact details.

Angela
 
Ladies and Gentlemen ???:D

A little question about the 5M grid.

Can you convert to 5M when the baseboard already contains terrain, track and various other items, or have you got to use a blank board?

Like most, I'm at the experimental stage, but I would hate to mess things up by trying this as I want to continue with my 'Dummy Layout'.

L56--- What loading tips?. I don't seem to have any even with the 'help' activated.

As I previously stated, I'm a late entry to the Beta 09 so if these issues have been covered before, I apologize.

Cheers
Pete
 
Hi Pete,

Yes, you can convert a fully made up (:)) baseboard to a 5m grid, just as you can convert a bare bone baseboard. ;)

What I haven't tested is if you can go back to 10m from a 5m grid - not that I think I ever will do that, but... LOL

Linda
 
Shortline2 said:
Hi Pete,

Yes, you can convert a fully made up (:)) baseboard to a 5m grid, just as you can convert a bare bone baseboard. ;)

What I haven't tested is if you can go back to 10m from a 5m grid - not that I think I ever will do that, but... LOL

Linda
Click to expand...

Thanks Linda,
Saves me making any blunders :D

Cheers
Pete
 
scorpio48 said:
L56--- What loading tips?. I don't seem to have any even with the 'help' activated.
Click to expand...

I mean the screens you get when loading your route in surveyor or driver. It shows you some features and were to find them.

Though mostly I was not regestering what they say because I assumed they were the same as the info screens I got with previous version of Trainz... hehe ;)
 
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