The Absolute BEST LOOKING Track?

[durhamlass]

I'd like to change all the track in my route to MP Wood. I seem to remember a way to make Trainz Objectz work with versions other than TRS04, so that I could do a "global replace". Is it possible? I've searched the forum with no luck.
I have TC3.
Thanks,
Mick Berg.

Sort of. I couldn't get TrainzObjectz to work with TC3, but TrainzMap will - and that can replace track too. All you need to do is take a copy of tc.exe and name it trs2006.exe - then tell TrainzMap that you have TRS2006, and that it lives in the C:\Program Files\Auran\TC folder.

 

[Mick_Berg]

Sort of. I couldn't get TrainzObjectz to work with TC3, but TrainzMap will - and that can replace track too. All you need to do is take a copy of tc.exe and name it trs2006.exe - then tell TrainzMap that you have TRS2006, and that it lives in the C:\Program Files\Auran\TC folder.

Well, that's all I need. Many thanks! I'll give it a go, being careful to back up first. I can imagine some fairly disastrous results!!

EDIT. Trainzmap does indeed work with TC3. Thanks DurhamLass. However MP track has a disadvantage for me, it seems to be continuous (welded) and this doesn't fit well with my pre-war route. The FB track in TC3 has nicely modelled joins and fishplates (is that the correct term?). What is the FPS impact of the FB track supplied with TC3?
Thanks,
Mick Berg.

 

[jammydodger]

The best track I know which will work on versions other than 09 is from Ocemey Liew's website. I guess you can't read Chinese, so click the link and Google will automatically load a translated version of the site . The site also has fixed point sections for use with the track, and Chinese locomotives and stock.
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[cascaderailroad]

I have decided that WRRW TK2A Dark Balast by Slavedriver is perfect for my mainline.
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/cascaderailroad/WRRWTK2A-4.jpg

MP Wood, MP Rusty are second favorites for branchlines.
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/cascaderailroad/Screen_023-1.jpg

VMD tracks are my 3rd favorite type tracks.
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/cascaderailroad/Mainline.jpg

1000mm_cnNGRusty (36"NG)
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/cascaderailroad/1000mm_cmNGRusty5.jpg

Now I am looking for a Narrow Gauge @ 30"-36" track that has depth and high detail that these above tracks have. Most tracks I see seem to be flat, 2 dimensional, and don't look 3D at all...any suggestions for a NG track ? The Wopsononck RR awaits it's NG rails (later on SG). I believe it was the same as the EBT RR 36" narrow gauge, but I am not certain. Which has the most available NG rolling stock assets, 30", or 36" ?

 

[bl4882]

Hello Cascade,

We seem to have reached similar conclusions independently. What ballast textures have you found that match the USLW Slavedrivre light, dark, and red ballast?

Bernie

 

[JCitron]

For TS2009 North American routes, I don't know of anywhere UK Bullhead would work. The main problem is the tie plates don't match anything I have seen used in this region. Not saying the track is bad, just the tie plates don't match anything I know of.

About the other current track offerings for TS2009 in North American routes:

VR track is good for the recent/modern period with a few variations available.

WS track when laid next to VR track gave me the impression of fitting older time periods. Good track for early and mid steam periods, some variation and there's Narrow Gauge versions, I think it is 3 foot width.

RBMN track is good for recent/modern times but is limited with only 2 types. This is a problem when trying to use it in combination with some bridges, there's no rails version for trestles and such that use them plus I tried combining the track with a type of truss bridge and the ballast poked through the sides of the bridge mesh, it needs a no ballast and rails only version unless it matches VR track well, haven't checked that.

I find the UK Bullhead track to be similar to that used along the MBTA Haverhill line. This is relatively new track in this area so maybe this is what is being used worldwide.

I never liked the VR rail for some reason it didn't look right to me, or I couldn't get it to work. Perhaps it was the same issue you have with the bridge.

I agree the WS track is okay for older sidings and older lines, and doesn't fit in the modern mainline too well. I've used it for my old sidings and. The VMD rail is nice, but it doesn't bend well like the new UK track does for TS2009.

What I like about the WS track is the thickness of the ballast underneath. This is really helpful when there is some uneveness in the ground underneath because the thick ballast base fills in the holes rather than floating on top.

John

 

[StorkNest]

I find the UK Bullhead track to be similar to that used along the MBTA Haverhill line. This is relatively new track in this area so maybe this is what is being used worldwide.

I'll take your word on that. I don't know anything about MBTA, I'm most familiar with NY/NJ and haven't seen anything like it here or in some pictures of areas in other US locations.

I never liked the VR rail for some reason it didn't look right to me, or I couldn't get it to work. Perhaps it was the same issue you have with the bridge.

The RBMN track had the bridge issue because there isn't a no ballast version. VR track has one and recently there's sections available where you run a ballast train over a section and the ground changes from no ballast to ballasted.

I agree the WS track is okay for older sidings and older lines, and doesn't fit in the modern mainline too well. I've used it for my old sidings and. The VMD rail is nice, but it doesn't bend well like the new UK track does for TS2009.

There's VMD track exclusively for TS2009?

 

[S301]

I never liked the VR rail for some reason it didn't look right to me, or I couldn't get it to work. Perhaps it was the same issue you have with the bridge.

Any chance of some more info here? I plan a 'new' version of it (yet again ), that will be somewhat like the current set, just a bit closer to what I wanted it to be for 09 I would love to get some feedback on them for when I start the updated pack

With the bridges, remember to use the 'no embankment' version (or the 'rail only' or 'no ballast' versions), otherwise you'll end up with balalst hanging over the edges. Oh yeah, also remember to use SG instead of BG (unless you're making a BG layout ).

And StorkNest, I'm glad someone has discovered that little set. I've not had the chance to put the demo layout up yet, but once it is up, I'll put an announcement up for it

Zec

 

[JCitron]

Any chance of some more info here? I plan a 'new' version of it (yet again ), that will be somewhat like the current set, just a bit closer to what I wanted it to be for 09 I would love to get some feedback on them for when I start the updated pack


Zec

Zec,

It's been a long time since I used it so I can't remember the details. The track looked good, but to me it wasn't "right" perhaps for what I needed at the time. I've been through a few different tracks depending upon the iteration of my route, which is now going on 4 years now. The issue may have been the one with the bridges, but I can't recall.

I'll take your word on that. I don't know anything about MBTA, I'm most familiar with NY/NJ and haven't seen anything like it here or in some pictures of areas in other US locations.

The pictures you see aren't the most recent. There's been a lot of rebuilding of track in the Merrimack Valley for the Downeaster, and in and around the Fleet Center. The old track around still looks like the other trackage we use.

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There's VMD track exclusively for TS2009?[/quote]

No. This is the older track for TRS2004/TRS2006. It's nice looking track when used on mainlines, but when it's bent for sidings it looks kinked. It also is extremely high poly and used to cause stuttering.

John

 

[cascaderailroad]

I can't seem to find an abandoned trackbed that I once had, found on DLS. I think it was "MB_Overgrown" single track. Anyone know where it is ? Can't seem to find it on DLS. Are there any other abandoned railroad track bed, with ties only ?

I am tring to find a spline so that I can replicate the old Horseshoe Curve 197 RR Tie Steps...any suggestions ?

 

[sterrett]

The best track I know which will work on versions other than 09 is from Ocemey Liew's website. I guess you can't read Chinese, so click the link and Google will automatically load a translated version of the site . The site also has fixed point sections for use with the track, and Chinese locomotives and stock.
here

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[angelah]

Overgrown track

I can't seem to find an abandoned trackbed that I once had, found on DLS. I think it was "MB_Overgrown" single track. Anyone know where it is ? Can't seem to find it on DLS. Are there any other abandoned railroad track bed, with ties only ?

I am tring to find a spline so that I can replicate the old Horseshoe Curve 197 RR Tie Steps...any suggestions ?

MB_Overgrown 35412:38073.

Angela

 

[chefbyte]

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[sterrett]

Thank You!

Wow! That content looks so good!

 

[Baureihe41]

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[cascaderailroad]

I guess the real reason I started this thread was to find out exactly what tracks produced kinky turnouts, and had bad framerates in 36 track yards.
WRRW TK2A Dark Ballast kinks every 4 meters: http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/cascaderailroad/Turnout4mRepeat.jpg
Good ol' MP Wood: http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/cascaderailroad/Pitcairn-1.jpg
WRRW TK2A Chunky Mesh-Note the missing rail base.: http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/cascaderailroad/WRRW_Chunky_001.jpg

I am seriously thinking about switching back to MP Wood, MP Rusty, and MP Tunneltrack Dark.
I however will truely miss the great 3D look of WRRW TK2A Dark Ballast: http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/cascaderailroad/WRRWTK2A-5.jpg
And the killer look of WRRW TK2A High Detail: http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/cascaderailroad/S1-TVGLow.jpg

How do these tracks fair in framerates in 09/10 ?
And how many people will have difficulty aquiring USLW-Slavedriver-WRRW TK2A Dark Ballast ? It has a rail base, but no spikes.

It still seems that all the great routes still use MP Wood.

 

[IsambardKingdomBrunel]

RTS track looks good, has excellent track sounds and is fps friendly.

IKB.

 

[philskene]

Hi cascade --

If you do decide to use the original MP track, be aware that it is automatically obsoleted in TS2010 by a FPS-hogging Auran track that has kinks when curved and looks vastly inferior.

On the DLS, though, you will find an identical track to the MP but with a different kuid that will not be obsoleted. Search with "philskene" as the author. Make sure TRS2004 is included in the search.

Phil

 

[RRSignal]

I am seriously thinking about switching back to MP Wood, MP Rusty, and MP Tunneltrack Dark.
I however will truely miss the great 3D look of WRRW TK2A Dark Ballast: http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/cascaderailroad/WRRWTK2A-5.jpg
And the killer look of WRRW TK2A High Detail: http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc339/cascaderailroad/S1-TVGLow.jpg

How do you think these WRRW tracks would fare on a 4-track main, with full crossovers, with the occasional 4-10 track yard by the wayside? Do switches look right? Do you get wheel screech with WRRW (I'm assuming that's a track function)?

 

[cascaderailroad]

Hi cascade --

If you do decide to use the original MP track, be aware that it is automatically obsoleted in TS2010 by a FPS-hogging Auran track that has kinks when curved and looks vastly inferior.

On the DLS, though, you will find an identical track to the MP but with a different kuid that will not be obsoleted. Search with "philskene" as the author. Make sure TRS2004 is included in the search.

Phil

So this means that all the old routes Marias Pass, The Loops...etc...etc...that had Josefpav's-HP Trainz MP Wood, MP Rusty, & MP Tunneltrack Dark, all these route will show up faulty in 10 ?

How (by what process) are TS2010 users going to replace the obsoleted MP Track ?

And what about MP Rusty track by Josefpav-HP Trainz.

This TS2010 BS is really getting to be a major pita. What about WRRW TK2A Dark ballast ? Will that work in this, so superior, TS2010 program ? What track type would you suggest 06 users, to use so that it will show up in TS2010 ?