Is Trainz going American?
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captainkman
You are reading this.
I live in Australia, but I love British locos and rolling stock. It would be very sad for me if all I could get here in Aus was the Aussie version, as I would long for the British version. I'm sure this applies to others too.
Just my 5 cents worth.
MODERATORS: Please lock and move this thread before it causes any more argument and bad language!
If 2 people from America and England were best friends, and they saw this thread, they would never see or talk to each other again!
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TheWaluigiKing
Trainz Ninja
I think we shoud keep trainz international that way people worldwide can play it... case closed
Nathan
If you want British steam buy TS2010 and the Settle & Carlisle add on pack. Paul Hobbs has made a new A3 for SnC and skipper1945 is currently making plenty of superb steam locos. Although the A4s are version 2.0 they still work in TS2010 Native mode they are in both blue and green and are replateable. I personally like the US steam locos as there is far more detail on them. Ben Neal made some brilliant US steam and a lot still work in native mode (I don't use compatability mode if I can help it)
I bought TS12 ,but still not installed it, for the Russian content I like the international aspect of Trainz and to restrict it to regions would spoil the concept.
Incidentally when we quote who invented the steam locomotive we should also acknowledge the fact that the Americans had to re-invent them to work efficiently in their less than perfect environment. A study of the development of the US steam loco is facinating as is the history of the Baldwin locomotive company.
If you want British steam buy TS2010 and the Settle & Carlisle add on pack. Paul Hobbs has made a new A3 for SnC and skipper1945 is currently making plenty of superb steam locos. Although the A4s are version 2.0 they still work in TS2010 Native mode they are in both blue and green and are replateable. I personally like the US steam locos as there is far more detail on them. Ben Neal made some brilliant US steam and a lot still work in native mode (I don't use compatability mode if I can help it)
I bought TS12 ,but still not installed it, for the Russian content I like the international aspect of Trainz and to restrict it to regions would spoil the concept.
Incidentally when we quote who invented the steam locomotive we should also acknowledge the fact that the Americans had to re-invent them to work efficiently in their less than perfect environment. A study of the development of the US steam loco is facinating as is the history of the Baldwin locomotive company.
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DajounTunisia
New member
I respect your choice but for me British locos is very ugly
american locomotive is more attractive and have sexy shape :udrool::wave:
norfolksouthern37
what's a normal map?
i like trains.
captainkman
You are reading this.
I also respect your choice but for me American locos are ugly. But I do like the F7s (Especially Hot Rod versions!), SP's Daylight, and I respect the Challengers (3985) and the Big Boys. Sierra No. 3 is also quite nice.I respect your choice but for me British locos is very ugly
american locomotive is more attractive and have sexy shape :udrool::wave:
I just love British pacifics. Gresley's A1/A3s and A4s, the Duchesses and Coronations by William Stanier, and the West Country/Battle of Britain class, the GWR's The Great Bear, and the standard Britannia class.
Australia also has the C17s, DD17s, BB18s and AC16s. And 3801.
China has the QJ class of steam locomotives, and India has many British-built locos. Russia had the Andriev 4-14-4.
There are good and bad locos from each country, your list will be different from mine.
Now, let's just stop this, unless you are going to name good-looking or your favourite locos and not ones you find ugly.
And if you don't like someone else's choice, keep it to yourself!
Now, this thread should be closed. :wave:
TheWaluigiKing
Trainz Ninja
Where are the mods where you need them(no offense mods
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I reckon 3801 should be on the cover of TS2013
) I reckon 3801 should be on the cover of TS2013
NSWGR_46Class
Just call my Captain Rude
All depends if it has a bolier by thenWhere are the mods where you need them(no offense mods
I reckon 3801 should be on the cover of TS2013
oh and its got to be in candy
TheWaluigiKing
Trainz Ninja
3801's overhaul will finish in early 2012 I like her green color better oh and I saw your Candy 3801 bearcat
nathanmallard
Well-known member
Even the Mallard?!I respect your choice but for me British locos is very ugly
american locomotive is more attractive and have sexy shape :udrool::wave:
DajounTunisia
New member
Even the Mallard?!
you know ? i dont play with any steam locomotive in trainz never ever ...i love only diesel locomotive ...
i respect other members who like this locomotive but for me this Mallard is very very very ugly:n:
How can you say that some of the American locos are sexy and some are ugly?
They all look the same.
Dean,
The new American locos are ugly. Their different company paint schemes make them look nice, but their overall box shape with a small cube on the front really isn't very pretty.
Now go back 50 to 60 years when railroads were starting into the diesel power, well then IMHO that's where these locomotives were beautiful. They were right up there with their steam counterparts with all kind so of fancy paint schemes and shapes. Take the famous Alco units for example. The Alco RS-3 was one of the famous switchers, which are still in operation on some shortlines. They appeared on the scene about 1950!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6a/ALCO_RS3.JPG/800px-ALCO_RS3.JPG
The early Fairbanks Morse units,, Alco PTs and FTs, and early EMD units are also real classics and really do have some shape.
Here's FM's highspeed Talgo train that was very short lived. They couldn't compete with EMD and exited the rail locomotive market.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/19/Boston_and_Maine_Railroad_-1.jpg
EMD F3
http://www.readingmodeler.com/assets/images/locos/f3265.jpg
http://www.railpictures.net/images/d1/7/2/1/4721.1223649322.jpg
Alco PA
http://www.thedieselshop.us/DH19JMech.jpg
Alco FA
http://www.railpictures.net/images/d1/5/3/0/4530.1242140984.jpg
Baldwin:
Shark Nose
http://www.toytrains1.com/images/trains/dh_1216.jpg
Centipede
http://www.toytrains1.com/images/trains/prr5753.jpg
"Baby face" Dual cab unit, which ran well in both directions.
http://www.toytrains1.com/images/trains/CNJ_2004.jpg
Anyway, I could go on.
John
I remember when I was a little nipper, there were these books at my grandmothers house called the Encyclopaedia of Knowledge and there was one book that had the latest thing, in rail transport, one was the Prototype Deltic and the other was American, the front of it was rounded like a bullet with a bump at the top were the driver sat, but the rounded front had a massive grill that reminded me of the baleen teeth of a whale. Well this Diesel used to give me nightmares; the front of it was so frightening. But alas I have never seen a picture of one since. I don't think there is one in trainz ether, I'm pretty sure it had a name badge in the front of the grill.
Did MAN do anything like that?
I think the name was a short one, and a well established one.
I think it also had a skirt at the front, a modern day cow catcher, sort of thing.
Dose anyone know the one, I'm blathering on about?
Did MAN do anything like that?
I think the name was a short one, and a well established one.
I think it also had a skirt at the front, a modern day cow catcher, sort of thing.
Dose anyone know the one, I'm blathering on about?
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Enjoy your nightmares little one...
PS. yes, it's in trainz, it'll probably kill you in your sleep after escaping from your HDD
It's the UP M-10000 "City of Salina"
Kuid wise, it's a 3-car consist by whitepass:
Code:
M10k rpo-loco,<kuid:58422:1090:1>
M10k coach,<kuid:58422:1086>
M10k coach-buffet,<kuid2:58422:1087:1>