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[gbhunter]

I have trainz 2010. I have also built huge maps. Is it worth upgrading to trains 12 if so why?
Also my maps contain lots of custom content how hard will it be to import my map into trains 12?
Also did they add a GG1 that's my favorite engine?
Also does the penthraph worknso if there are no wires the train does not run?

 

[privite]

For the second question, its not hard at all. All you would need to do it highlight the route in the TRS2009 content manager and right-click, save to cdp. save the file and drag it into the TRS12 content manager. This will install it into the game. As for the first question, everyones got different opinions. I personly think no, as a lot of assets on the DLS are faulty, a lot more than in 2009, but others will say it is worth it. Over time though, more and more assets will be error-free for TRS12, and the graphics are better. Im pretty sure i saw a thread about the ups and downs of TRS12, so if i find it again i will post it here.

Hope this helps

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[gbhunter]

ty

Thanks for being honest

 

[privite]

No problem. But dont get me wrong, im not saying dont buy it, because from what i've seen its great, its just if you want to download lots of stuff, and dont have the time to fix it, not much will work:'( . Thats just my opinion though. In some posts i've read, some people say its the best trainz EVER, some say they hate it. I must say though, the graphics really are good, the best i've seen, and youtube have some good videos. Oh and before i forget, heres the link i was talking about: http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?t=82564 . I recommend reading through the posts and seeing what people have put, and seeing for yourself, as i dont want to put you off if its something you are interested in.

Thanks

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[gbhunter]

ohhhh

Working wipers....sweet!:udrool:
Does the pentegraph work. In other words can you run an electric train with no wires?

 

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You should be able to. I dont think it matters if you do or dont, as they are usually splines, in other words separate to the track, the train has no way of knowing if they are there.

 

[gbhunter]

hmm

I wonder if a track parameter could be set and it would shut down electric trains if the paramater is flaged. I use to create a few things for utc and 04 I think. But then creating items became super complicated and I stopped making content:'( I did enjoy it though. Now there is just too much crap you have to do to get a dang box into the game yet alone something larger. I have not found any good tutorials for the newer versions. Its a shame I had an entire animater quarry complex that too months to build but because of all the hoops I could not import it. I got mail from people asking me to change a few things just for them(like a year after I stopped making stuff). I did not even have the Max models to give them.

Thanks for the info if anyone has some tutorials for trains 2010 of how to make things drop me a line.

 

[privite]

I create content for 2009/2010 (mainly for the West Somerset Railway) and this is what i used:

http://trainz.christrup.net/ - Good tutorial for making and exporting
http://www.tafweb-trainz.co.uk/tutorial_bank_1.html - Good tutorial for making and exporting
http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?t=77257 (not tutorial) - Good for making textures
Also im sure youtube will have some tutorial videos to help.

Gmax Downloades:

I think this is where i downloaded it: http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax
You will also need this for exporting your model: http://www.fileplanet.com/85772/80000/fileinfo/Trainz-Asset-Creation-Studio

If you need any more help please just ask me.