TAL Speyside Railway Project (TAL SSR)

[tlowthion1]

Hey all;

As some of you may be aware, I was developing a route based on the old Strathspey Railway in North East Scotland; however, it was all lost in a terrible hardware-related accident. I have been slow at restarting work on the SSR, but have finally started putting things together.

I am currently working on the section from Advie to Carron: I believe this is one of the most interresting stretches of the line, featuring several distilleries and two bridges over the Spey, as well as a number of stations, halts and industrial branchlines. I have been using the new TMIX system to export 3d google-earth maps into trainz (via sketchup) to use as base-maps. This has produced much more accurate terrain modelling. I also intend to model the stations and structures of the SSR using sketchup, and release these on the DLS with the model.

I am sorry to say that since I am back at uni for the next 2 years, it is unlikely the route will be finished any time soon, however, I intend to release intermediate versions of the route as they are completed, so that you can all enjoy it!

The original work can be seen here http://forums.auran.com/trainz/show...am-Waterloo-amp-Speyside-Models-by-tlowthion4. I am largely going to copy my old work where possible.

Stay tuned; I will need lots of good recommendations for DLS content to use on the route, which is pimarily why I have started this thread.

Tom

 

[tlowthion1]

RIVER BANKS NEEDED!

Right guys, first issue I have hit is that I've forgotten the name & kuid of a great piece of content I used all over my old models; basically it is a Gravel River bank spline. I think there was also a matching gravel paint texture as well, and that it may have been created by a german user? Any ideas what it was? I'm sure it was on the DLS.

Plus, as a bonus, here are a few screenies of my work so far:

The google-earth map, exported from sketchup using TMIX

The landscaped model so far

PS; is there an easy way to smooth out all these contours on my model? Seems like there should be a tool for that right?

anyhoo, let me know about that asset, and I'll keep you informed of my developments

Tom

 

[tlowthion1]

ADVIE STATION

Righto, work has started on Royal Advie Station; here's a few Screenshots

Let me know what you think? Still needs a lot of work, but looks nicer than before. The SCSK station building I'm using at the moment will hopefully be replaced by a model of the actual station.... all in good time!

Tom

 

[tlowthion1]

Hey all, decided to start a Blog of my progress. It can be found here; tlowthion1's Blog

 

[pfx]

If you aren't doing so already, I'd suggest hunting down masontaylor's assets on the DLS. He's made numerous excellent assets which are specific to Scotland. His embankment splines are particularly good.

 

[masontaylor]

Tom's already aware of some of my work, pfx, since I can see some of my buildings in his screenshots. Thanks for the mention of the splines which (as you know already are soon to be joined by a new batch and some bridges).

 

[pfx]

You're far more observant than I.

 

[tlowthion1]

Tom's already aware of some of my work, pfx, since I can see some of my buildings in his screenshots. Thanks for the mention of the splines which (as you know already are soon to be joined by a new batch and some bridges).

Yeah. I think MasonTaylor's SBS system is what really made me want to make a Scottish-themed route. If you are looking for a new challenge Mason, perhaps you could add a few Whisky Distillery features to your MFK systems, such as the unique kiln roofs and some stuff like long grain stores? I'm about to tackle the Cragganmore, Tamdhu and Knockando Distillileries, and could use these bits! I could make them myself, but only if I have your blessing to use textures form the SBS range?

Tom

 

[tlowthion1]

Oh, Cripes Mason, seems you're already on it.... http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?73114-Buildingz-frae-Scotland/page20.