"OF STEAM AND SAIL!"

[Pencil42]

The interactive docks are getting closer, and should be entering the testing phase any time now. They now support passengers, mail, baggage, and general goods. Products will unload off a train, then load onto a ship, or vice-versa:
Here's a train approaching the empty dock:

The train stops, and unloads it's products onto the dock:

The ship approaches the dock:

The ship docks

And unloads the cargo in it's hold, and loads the majority of the cargo on the dock (need a bigger ship )

A big thanks Vulcan for the use of his dock model, and to Peter Dehnert, whose extended passenger scripts formed the base of this facility!!

 

[dreddman]

Cool Stuff!

We are realy Rocking NOW!! (Like the dark hull texture on your updated Steamship ).........You can do the American end of the Layout n I'll work on Merry O'l England.......But expect a Blockade ..(Civil War joke) we might need some of those Ironclads....LOL....interesting Idea for the layout????....Todays Screens "The Local RUM! merchant his pockets full of Navy pay trotts home past the Mastponds and Sawmill".....

RUM!!

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[Pencil42]

Like the dark hull texture on your updated Steamship )

I think that was an old test texture - here's the new one, based on your texture:

Thank you very much - it's a great improvement over my old texture

 

[hbl]

Lookin' good dredd!
Lovely Schooner you have there! Was going to ask about beta testing for you (and that lovely railcar of yours), ah well

Keep Up the Good Work!

 

[dreddman]

Passing No 4 Slipway.................

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[Boobless_ed]

Amazing atmosphere, it really seems like winter there!

 

[dreddman]

Progress stalled

I was reading about Nelson at Trafalgar the other day and couldnt resist
TRAINZ goes to WARZ!........(Could this be the first ever recorded Battle in Trainz?)

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The first shot was fired at the English ship Royal Sovereign at noon. This salute of iron was received in silence by the Royal Sovereign, who waited until she had drawn astern of the Spanish three-decket, Santa Anna, then raked her decks with a murderous fire that killed or wounded 400 of her crew.
In the meantime, Nelson´s ship was moving on, silent and intent, searching for the French admiral´s

scenery ships anyone
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[whecsailor]

time period for our efforts ????

Am greatly enjoying this new way for us.

Hi all, So is it agreed,, we will concentrate on the waterfront and maritime aspect time period

say 1830 (start of so called railroads) to 1910? ( when trucks and air started their reign) through this period there were many innovations at sea, but on shore,, the horse still remained supreme, and heavy traffic was still by the iron horse.

If I am wrong,, can you let me know what was decided?

thanks all

 

[dreddman]

1830 to 1920ish...........

Am greatly enjoying this new way for us.

Hi all, So is it agreed,, we will concentrate on the waterfront and maritime aspect time period

say 1830 (start of so called railroads) to 1910? ( when trucks and air started their reign) through this period there were many innovations at sea, but on shore,, the horse still remained supreme, and heavy traffic was still by the iron horse.

If I am wrong,, can you let me know what was decided?

thanks all

Thats pretty much right Whec......I think Curtis likes his O'l West stuff and I are concentrating on the time period from 1830 ish to 1930 The Clippership / Steamclipper era and a few old freighters like your 3 island tramp to go with my QR content......on the Australian Dock side of things
the warships in the pics are just toys I get carried away with But I need a Navy for the Time Period... and the horses we plan on modifying some of Elvenors wagons to carry passangers and goods to interact with the dock....say Mike you wouldnt have a old 1920's truck mesh lying around..IDEA I could convert to driveable to carry goods to and from the docks ? Food for thought?....................................................Pencil's latest script works a treat!!! everyone loads unloads goods appear people appear Nice one Curtis .........The whole thing is now comming togeather .......We need to get a few of your fine ships set up ........

 

[whecsailor]

1920s trucks

helloto cover the 1916 to 1925 era I made and released a few trucks in the past. 67261:29043 Gmc truck67261:29039 european truckand also all the ac mack trucks too.

 

[Prowler901]

Dredd, that's some seriously beautiful work there.

 

[amigacooke]

Ah the wooden walls of England. Good stuff dredd.

 

[dreddman]

Inspired by Whec's "Lady is a Tramp" I attacked Pencils Steam Scooner LOL! Ripped it apart and created a Tramp'ish looking Steamer ready for both ERA's both ships load at the Docks visable passangers and Baggage on deck and the Tramp has see through hold covers so you can see the loaded cargo in the hold ..............

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[whecsailor]

Running the Union Blockade!

here is another packet ship, just finished making the the run from Bermuda to Charleston dispite the blockade. damned yankees

a 250ft side wheeler,, of about 1855 make with an animated walking beam engine. still a few months out though until release.

 

[nbrettoner]

here is another packet ship, just finished making the the run from Bermuda to Charleston dispite the blockade. damned yankees

a 250ft side wheeler,, of about 1855 make with an animated walking beam engine. still a few months out though until release.

Hi Mike,

Are you able to keep the wheels inside their wheel-houses?.

 

[whecsailor]

in a word

Yes and no,

yes I can get them and they stay in,,

no in that the flags now leav the masts,

still at it ,, by darned it wll work!

 

[Pencil42]

Oh cool, a blockade runner - very nice!!!

edit: What about adding the flags into the same animation as the side wheels?

 

[LVman]

this thread is crackin' me up.
Sorry dread, i got the record for the first battle when vinnybarb came out with his tanks, i challanged him with like 250 rail guns.
i'll post that screen again if you'd like me to.
Cheers,
Sean

 

[yojimbo]

Inspired by Whec's "Lady is a Tramp" I attacked Pencils Steam Scooner LOL! Ripped it apart and created a Tramp'ish looking Steamer ready for both ERA's both ships load at the Docks visable passangers and Baggage on deck and the Tramp has see through hold covers so you can see the loaded cargo in the hold ..............

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Which reminds me: Martha is coming along nicely....

 

[nbrettoner]

Yes and no,

yes I can get them and they stay in,,

no in that the flags now leav the masts,

still at it ,, by darned it wll work!

G'day Mike,

Good on yer, matie!.......

So then, I suppose (less dangerous than assuming....)
that the same may be applied to the PS "E...L..."...???...!!
But there's a war looming right now, & sacrifices must be made by all,
for the goot off derr farterland...er....Mother England, wot?

So I'll just be quiet now, & wait patiently whilst these amazing vessels
of the deep blue (& not-so-deep murky brown) waters continue
to astound
us land-lubberz, in their prow...ess, stern...ness of jibe (oops!...jib),
masterfull-ness of mast-laden billowing sail, & roar of cannon!.
As they 'go about' their pier - less Endeavour
of protecting the ladies of the night trade.....er....steamerz
.........

God Bless yea, merry gentlemen, one & haul