Clear Lake Logging Classic Primer

[slugsmasher]

April update

I actually updated my website. I will keep the project status updated there.

Here are more screenies to illustrate progress. Many, many structures and details under construction.

 

[slugsmasher]

Can't wait for this....

But me thinks I will need a FCT to download this in less then 24Hours.

You and many others will be happy to note that I am planning to make this route a one-click download. Since I am the only person making stuff for this project, everything is to be included in ONE CDP. Download, click, install, done. No download station to worry about, no internet searching, no missing items, no CMP, no frustration. It will all be fine, I promise.

 

[DaSnakke]

And WE thank you!!!

 

[Sabertooth]

Any word on your two-truck shay? ive been hoping for a decent two truck
36' shay for a long time to take the place of the old hiesler. Your #7 is my prime mover on my logging route

 

[ish6]

That was a great idea, thanks.
Converted some old gondolas for excursion rides.

Great idea indeed .... excellent!!

 

[slugsmasher]

Any word on your two-truck shay? ive been hoping for a decent two truck
36' shay for a long time to take the place of the old hiesler. Your #7 is my prime mover on my logging route

See projects page on my website. When the route is done, I will get back into doing some locos.

 

[Finger]

Speeder

Hallo Slugsmasher,
did i see it right, your Speeder hasn't any passenger on bord.

I've changed your Speeder a little bit, so now it can take (visible) passenger on board, if you like it, i send it to you.

Sorry no pictures.

 

[trainzsam]

Hi Slugsmasher, that looks really good, except I'm thinking the amount of polys in those shots might be a little much for most computers, what are the specs of yours? Just curious.

Thanks,
Sam

 

[slugsmasher]

Hi Slugsmasher, that looks really good, except I'm thinking the amount of polys in those shots might be a little much for most computers, what are the specs of yours? Just curious.

Thanks,
Sam

Most all of my structure and scenery object models use LOD method to reduce polys at further distances. I am able to maintain 30-40 FPS on most areas of the route. Since most operations on logging routes are low speed, FPS is usually not a problem.

I have been using a Dell XPS laptop for most my work lately. It has a Centrino Duo 1800, 1G ram and a GeoForce 7900 256M video card. You can find desktops with better specs than this nowadays for 300 bucks. For 800 bucks you can play Trainz, watch a movie, surf the internet and run your dishwasher at the same time. Computer technology has come a long way in the last four years. Upgrading is easy and cheap.

 

[trainzsam]

Thanks, I'm looking forward to this! By the way, my computer should be able to handle this route pretty easy, and logging trains never set any speed records, so I should do fine.:hehe:

Thanks again,
Sam

 

[Jimmyp4]

i know its been 5 months since the last post but just as a question hows the route coming?

 

[slugsmasher]

Thanks for the inquiry. Sorry but I've taken most of the summer off from Trainz and the computer in general. This project will resume when the weather starts getting crappy again...which is right about now.

 

[HiBaller]

I can't believe that I just saw this thread Rich. Excellent work. It will be on my 'must have' list.

Bill

 

[steamdrivre]

Glad to hear you're back.
It's gotta be one of the best routes out there, IMO.

Rick

 

[David111767]

Thought i should share this with you guys.
This is the Clear Lake Classic Route:

 

[Smileyman]

Thanks for the inquiry. Sorry but I've taken most of the summer off from Trainz and the computer in general. This project will resume when the weather starts getting crappy again...which is right about now.

You fair-weather Trainzer you.

I'm the same.

 

[slugsmasher]

Back on the project this weekend. Just finishing up the Clear Lake Hotel for my townsite. Click my website below for several other screens of this project.

 

[slugsmasher]

It may be hard to believe but I am actually working on this route again.

Here is the first video on youtube (excuse my editing skills, still learning). Select "high quality" when viewing.

Clear Lake Video part 1

 

[Pencil42]

Wow - that's incredible! Thanks for the update!

 

[steamdrivre]

Yee Haa! Fantastic! Very very sweet...

Rick