Screenshot of the Week: 16-Jul-2013 to 23-Jul-2013 (Warning: large shots potential)

Zeldaboy14,

You mentioned "train" not "loco", so I thought that maybe you meant the passenger train in the screenshot, not the pannier tank at the head of a hidden goods train. So for your information. ...


The passenger train is formed of two autocoaches that have a driver's cab


GWR Autocoach <KUID2:122285:300:5>


with GWR 14xx class tank loco between them, e.g.


GWR 14xx class <KUID2:116296:16350:3>


There are other 14xx's (both GWR and BR) on the DLS, but some are for much earlier Trainz versions, though they may work and you might prefer them. Your choice! 'Just search for "14xx" [on the Content Manager (CM) or the Download Station (DLS)]. There are also autocoaches for BR and other periods on the DLS.


Prototypically, this Autocoach-14xx-Autocoach formation was used by GWR and later by BR in BR(W) and, I believe, BR(S) regions (someone correct me if I'm wrong). The 14xx's were fitted with gear that allowed the autocoaches to control the loco at a distance, as it were. Presumably a fireman needed to remain in the loco to stoke it with coal for any but the shortest distances, while the driver was nice and comfy in the cab of the autocoach. Another formation had just one autocoach and a 14xx loco (a true push-pull), so the driver was in the autocoach one way and in the loco the other.


As to the 0-6-0PT Pannier tanks that have been mentioned by others, they were also a delightful (and ubiquitous) part of what made the Great West Railway (GWR) "God's Wonderful Railway" (in the best sense) and they were used by BR for years afterwards and were then replaced by diesel shunters that appeared much like the Pannier tanks.


'Hope this helps.


Peter.
 
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we seriously need a new moderator to run this competition bcz its fun to be part of competition but due to inactivity of mods we are going to loose this
 
Now, I don't want to misjudge what your post meant, or be rude, but I do not think you would become the admin of this.
 
Wow, I really must have missed a lot while on my hiatus:confused: , I remember when ANYONE in good standing with the community and responsible enough to do this simple weekly contest could do it. Since when was being a moderator a requirement? :confused:

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to do the weekly thread, just someone responsible;) , or perhaps I am missing something I am unaware of upon my return :o .
 
To be honest, I don't think Wannabe is any of both. Retro needs moderator because he has to lock expired contest threads.
Nicky, hey, don't get me wrong, I don't know Wannabe at all, so I'm not advocating for him, nor am I against him, I don't know him.

I was just saying in the past we did the screenshot of the week thread responsibly, we didn't need to lock the threads because it was A WEEKLY THREAD, you just knew no to post to a dead thread. Hmm...sadly I guess this forum has gotten worse while I was gone:( .

This thread always used to be great, it was always worth viewing just to see how everyone progressed on a weekly basis. I loved posting to this thread, it was fun to see if I could actually win :D , it would be great for the newer members to have the same experience;) .

Is the moderator on vacation?
 
Hi Deano,

Some time back he mentioned he was getting busy and could use some help. You're right, all it really takes is a simple "okay, this week's submission is closed" and any further entries not considered. In fact, I think we could streamline things abit and have both entries and voting in the same thread, with the pics before "submission closed" post and voting thereafter. This makes it more convenient for everyone as they don't have to keep track of too many threads and voters can easily reference pictures without having to open a new page. It also reduces forum clutter.
 
Hi Deano,

Some time back he mentioned he was getting busy and could use some help. You're right, all it really takes is a simple "okay, this week's submission is closed" and any further entries not considered. In fact, I think we could streamline things abit and have both entries and voting in the same thread, with the pics before "submission closed" post and voting thereafter. This makes it more convenient for everyone as they don't have to keep track of too many threads and voters can easily reference pictures without having to open a new page. It also reduces forum clutter.

You, my friend, have hit the nail on the head with that idea, FANTASTIC! :D
 
I'll try to see about permissions and stuff, perhaps we can get this back on track soon. For now, I'll just go back into my little Trainz corner. :wave: Classes are cancelled today, Thursday is a national holiday and Friday is a public holiday. 5-day weekend? Sweet.
 
I'll try to see about permissions and stuff, perhaps we can get this back on track soon. For now, I'll just go back into my little Trainz corner. :wave: Classes are cancelled today, Thursday is a national holiday and Friday is a public holiday. 5-day weekend? Sweet.

I wouldn't try that... The forums frown upon asking for permissions, have you seen the threads on how to become a mod? The mods don't reply very happily...
 
have you seen the threads on how to become a mod?

Deano has pretty much summed up why this competition doesn't need to be run by a mod and I have outlined how this can be done. Where was anything said about me becoming a mod? It appears only you want to.

I will keep my "veteran" tag, thank you very much. :cool:
 
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