Combining a suitable platform spline with one of Pete's (ad602000) Station Buildings would work. If you want interactive passengers, there are a variety of "basic" stations that come with TRS06 onwards, that is only a slice of track (most of them are adaptable track too, that will change to whatever track type you use) with passengers standing on an invisible platform.
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fsx_trainz
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thanks for the suggestions
tried experimenting with different platforms but the stations i had( ad60200s ) did not sit with the platform the A6 was too big to sit on the platform and behind it would float so i think it need something to sit on the same height as the platform
tried experimenting with different platforms but the stations i had( ad60200s ) did not sit with the platform the A6 was too big to sit on the platform and behind it would float so i think it need something to sit on the same height as the platform
G'day everyone. This gorgeous looking bridge has been uploaded to the DLS and will be available soon by searching for "Lockyer Creek bridge". Very huge thanks to Pete (ad602000) for creating the mesh. He has outdone himself! This bridge looks fantastic on the BVL and will suit all QR themed layouts. Enjoy!
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Hi guys. Thought i'd share a few shots from my next WIP, which i intend to upload to the DLS, when finished. NSW Wallah Flats is a fictional country branch station, with a stock loop and storage sidings; grain silo, goods facilities and crossing loop.
^A view of the grain silo, and stock sidings.
^The stockyard loop
^Looking east, across the yard, showing passenger station, crossing loop and goods yard.
^The western end of the yard.
^An overall view of the yard, looking back towards the stock loop and grain sidings.
Cheers,
Matt.
^A view of the grain silo, and stock sidings.
^The stockyard loop
^Looking east, across the yard, showing passenger station, crossing loop and goods yard.
^The western end of the yard.
^An overall view of the yard, looking back towards the stock loop and grain sidings.
Cheers,
Matt.
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Boobless_ed
Will this do?
My apologies Ed, I never meant to insinuate that you should do it, I merely meant the comment, if someone wished too, then they're more than welcome to do such - these (modules) were designed more to aleiviate the idea of 'how do I start a new route, I got no ideas), or if someone wanted a new addition to an existing route, they'd be more than welcome to use these - modify the, retexture them, I don't care - they're there if people want to use them, and thats all that counts for me - is for people to have fun
No apologies needed. I think I was tired and grumpy. I think we are both more or less on the same levels, but I'm merely suggesting a few folk bunch up (if interested) and create some links to them, so we can have a great route for sessions, considering there's so much industry and such on the modules.
I'd happily work on it whenever I can get my hands on a decent PC again. Unfortunately, the way things are looking it either means getting my PC shipped over from Aus, or getting my old 'good' laptop fixed. Problem there is that it's not too fun replacing a laptops motherboard and fitting a new LCD screen to it...
Something I've been working on (Victorian). Can anyone guess what is
Tom
Tom - Looks like a steel wagon?
Ghostryder
QDRN CEO
i will say either log or timber carrier looks like the ones used on the runs to Queanbeyan and around that area a few years ago.
ghosty
ghosty
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battlearrow
Diesel Madman
is it for logs?
is it for logs?
is it for logs?
Just a hint.
^An overall view of the yard, looking back towards the stock loop and grain sidings.
Matt,
The signal in the foreground of the shot is actually an automatic signal. You can tell this by the fact that the little red marker light is off to the side under the main signal. Automatic signals work by the presence of a train on the track circuit and are not used at interlockings as they clear automatically and would cause head on collisions. A home signal would be used which is controlled by the Signaller. In the scene above a Home signal with Right Diverge (RD) would be used so that the Driver would know that he is turning out toward a siding.
The usual sequence on single lines is a distant signal, followed by as many home signals as necessary and then a starting signal which is almost identical to a home signal and can also have points after it.
I've seen this same thing happen on other layouts and felt that if anybody wanted to know this info may help. Also I notice that you seem to have throwover point levers. these are okay in the yard but can't be used on the main line or anywhere there are signals because the vibrations of trains passing over them would cause them to come open and derail the train. Try typing "points" into the search box and then use the point rodding from the spline tab and the levers from the object tab.
I do like the layout however. It's a good start.
Railwayz.
^An overall view of the yard, looking back towards the stock loop and grain sidings.
Matt,
The signal in the foreground of the shot is actually an automatic signal. You can tell this by the fact that the little red marker light is off to the side under the main signal. Automatic signals work by the presence of a train on the track circuit and are not used at interlockings as they clear automatically and would cause head on collisions. A home signal would be used which is controlled by the Signaller. In the scene above a Home signal with Right Diverge (RD) would be used so that the Driver would know that he is turning out toward a siding.
The usual sequence on single lines is a distant signal, followed by as many home signals as necessary and then a starting signal which is almost identical to a home signal and can also have points after it.
I've seen this same thing happen on other layouts and felt that if anybody wanted to know this info may help. Also I notice that you seem to have throwover point levers. these are okay in the yard but can't be used on the main line or anywhere there are signals because the vibrations of trains passing over them would cause them to come open and derail the train. Try typing "points" into the search box and then use the point rodding from the spline tab and the levers from the object tab.
I do like the layout however. It's a good start.
Railwayz.
Railwayz - prototypical signalling is certainly not a simple issue, and I am really pleased to see I am not the only one here who at least attempts to make things as realistic as possible using the signals provided. I've often considered setting up a few setups on a couple of baseboards with signals labelled, to give people an idea of how to signal it.
Either Natvander or Davido posted a short signalling guide up here AGES ago which was a huge help to me when building routes, and I imagine if it was still avaliable, would help out a lot more people too!
I'm very fortunate to be studying the BASICS of Signalling now, and even that is complicated enough to do my head in (of course, the signals are not the problem, it's all the rules and regulations and special systems of safeworking...)
Railwayz,
Thanks for the interest, and the hints on signalling and point levers. My knowledge of this subject is very limited; as such my work in this area is bound to have a few glaring errors, to someone in the know.
I was going to wait till the route was almost complete, in two-three days, but since you brought the subject up, would you like to take a look at this when done, and maybe set up the signalling for me? I am trying to get this as realistic as possible. Given that it's only three boards atm, with only another one to add either end, that shouldn't be too difficult to do.
If you (or anyone else, for that matter) is interested, i will post here with more shots later this week, and if anyone's interested, you can send me a PM.
Raichase, i don't hold much hope, but if you happen to have a copy of the guide you mentioned, i would love a copy to look at. I stumbled across a reference to it a while back, and came up dry with inquiries as to availability. I would still appreciate a copy; if one is available.
Cheers, and thanks,
Matt.
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Very true Raichase! I was lucky that I was paid to learn it and now I'm paid to enforce it. It is a big subject and not one that can be covered in a hurry. At least the same basic principles hold true in most signalling systems.
And here's something that I learnt recently which may be of benefit to somebody. Where ever possible the home signal is supposed to be located 75 metres from the points they protect. Also the horizontal type of shunting signal is meant to be used except in areas where there is limited track spacing.
Maybe someone could start a new thread on NSW signalling?
Railwayz.
I've got this one NSW Signal Pack but there's a more comprehensive one.......I'll see if Nat still has it or if someone else has it send it to me and I'll but it on my webspace.
Cheers
David
I got it from Nat a year ago (maybe earlier). 62 pages titled 'Signalling and Safeworking'.
Want me to send it your way David?
Also for those who answered, it's a log wagon, used mainly on the Gippsland Line. Steel Wagons are on my future list Trent
Coil Containers even sooner if I can find diagrams/measurements.
Tom
Want me to send it your way David?
Also for those who answered, it's a log wagon, used mainly on the Gippsland Line. Steel Wagons are on my future list Trent
Coil Containers even sooner if I can find diagrams/measurements. Tom
I got it from Nat a year ago (maybe earlier). 62 pages titled 'Signalling and Safeworking'.
Want me to send it your way David?
Tom
Tom, if you have a copy of this document, please send it to someone who can host it somewhere. I'm sure many people would appreciate having access to this information; especially if it deals with NSW signalling.
Matt.
I got it from Nat a year ago (maybe earlier). 62 pages titled 'Signalling and Safeworking'.
Want me to send it your way David?
Also for those who answered, it's a log wagon, used mainly on the Gippsland Line. Steel Wagons are on my future list Trent
Tom
Tom,
You have a PM
Thanks
David
Temprasphere
Member
Here is some views from my current work in progress.
"Coastal Visit" (To be renamed later)
44 Baseboards
Adelaide Railways ...based. .. ish.. give or take..
Large Central Through station located in heart of city... with main line to the next state. Branch line down to the coast.
"West Bank Station"
"South Beach Junction"
"Mount Lofty"
"Dingo Woop Woop"
More to come in the future
"Coastal Visit" (To be renamed later)
44 Baseboards
Adelaide Railways ...based. .. ish.. give or take..
Large Central Through station located in heart of city... with main line to the next state. Branch line down to the coast.
"West Bank Station"
"South Beach Junction"
"Mount Lofty"
"Dingo Woop Woop"
More to come in the future