Trainz Plus Beta TLR Phase 3 - Windows (136192)

[n3v_laurence]

Hello Everyone,

It's been a little while since the last Trainz Plus Beta. The team has been busy investigating a bug that is impacting specific hardware running HD terrain which has delayed things. We are now back and gearing up to release SP7 with TLR Phase 3.

There have been a few minor tweaks since the last beta build, the main 'behind the scenes' change was how some overlays are rendered (things like the junction green/red arrows and realistic in-cab controls). There should be no user facing changes, but be on the look out for anything that may appear incorrect while driving your own unique content.

For those trying the TLR Phase 3 beta build for the first time, please refer to https://forums.auran.com/threads/trainz-plus-beta-tlr-phase-3-132833.182313/ for details on all the new Dispatch Manager & Passenger Line features.

Key Features:

• Passenger Support (TLR)
• Advanced Dispatch Settings
• Automatic Runaround Support
• Full Imposter Support
• S20 Bulk Replace options
• S20 Inspect Baseboard
• New Build version 5.7
• [Mac] New audio method to resolve iOS 26 update

Change Log: (134634 to 136192)

• [Fix] Automatic Running Number for specific locos
• [Fix] Asset open for edits leaves compressed .texture files
• [Fix] TurfFX and Water rendered through floor of train
• [Fix] Classic copy and paste failing when dragged
• [Fix] Dispatch Manager rolling stock count
• [Fix] Effect layer previews
• [Fix] Passenger line window incorrect columns
• [Fix] Minor localisation issues

REMINDER:
** Please ensure you have a backup of your local data folder before using it with Trainz Plus Beta **

INSTALLING & PATCHING:

For Trainz Plus Beta via the Trainz Plus Beta Stream
Trainz Store Only:

PC: Requires Trainz Plus 134634 (PC). This is a medium size patch 903 MiB for build 136192

Please report any bugs using this link: https://n3vgames.typeform.com/to/xRdryu

Known Issues:

• MPS is not supported for this build
• Passenger Lines can not be assigned platforms
• Building assets categorized as Class F (Foliage) will appear as Imposters closer to the camera than expected (this is a content issue).

Change Log: (133407 to 134634)

• Misc Imposter tweaks & optimisation
• Localisation update
• DirectX 12 option has been disabled
• [Fix] PF Foliage flickering yellow when transitioning to/from imposters
• [Fix] MPS now supports generating lines
• [Fix] MPS auto generated lines had negative scores
• [Fix] TLR Run around not applying handbrake to rolling stock
• [Fix] Two Dispatch Manager windows after switching between S20 & Driver
• [Fix] Trees flickering in distance due to TurfFX
• [Fix] High satellite view renders baseboards transparent
• [Fix] Splines rendering below baseboard
• [Fix] Crash caused by spinner glyph when opening station distances list
• [Fix] Train cars with multi mesh incorrectly handled as imposters

Change Log: (133110 to 133407)

• [Fix] Low resolution text for very long logs
• [Fix] Driver control centre not resizing correctly
  • New: Driver Control Centre can now be resized
• [Fix] Effect Layer cursor missing
• [Fix] Slow update of terrain edits in Surveyor
• Toggling thumbnail causing asset palette to scroll
• Tweaks and adjustments to the UI
• [Windows] DirectX 12 option re-enabled
  • Note: This is a WIP feature
• [Windows] TurfFX re-enabled for DX11
• [Mac] New audio method to resolve iOS 26 update
• [Mac] Upscaling support for retina monitors
• [Mac] [Fix] Path searches constantly increasing
• [Mac] [Fix] Command icon misalignment

Change Log: (132833 to 133110)

• Additional Information now accessible on Dispatch Manager
  • Locomotive names
  • Product
  • New option Items (Passenger Lines)
  • Focus on <Driver> (Listed under Status)
• Passenger Lines
  • Track Path & Passenger Icon will show when selecting Passenger Line from Passenger Line Window
  • Colour option for Track Path can be configured for Passenger Line
• S20 UI Improvements
• Increase score for distance for nearby Passenger Lines
• Save games now list as Save Game type in Content Manager
• [Fix] Crash for 'Show Industry' when using unknown commodity
• [Fix] Drag & Drop to Content Manager inconsistency
• [Fix] Highly reflective clutter
• [Fix] Undo track height changing trackside assets height
• [Fix] Merge Route being significantly bigger & junk data randomly occurring in route & session saves

Change Log: (132513 to 132833)

• [Fix] Stall when enabling generating lines
• [Fix] Failure to Assign Task on first attempt for Passenger Lines
• [Fix] Driver commands not correctly refreshing
• [Fix] PF trees placed with incorrect rotation
• [Fix] Large transparency shift with imposters for foliage assets
• [Fix] Improvement to Imposters for non-foliage assets
• [Fix] Undo of a Junction creation causing offset of other trackside assets
• [Fix] Filter and Asset Palette bugs
• [Fix] Blue texture after bulk replace on HD Terrain
• [Fix] Several Inspect Baseboard bugs (incorrect texture % usage, delete textures when multiple versions used, undo after several texture deletes)
• [Fix] A route specific case which had constantly increasing path searches
• Added entries to Activity Logs for failed dispatch message (Assign Tasks)
• New TLR banners

Change Log: (132284 to 132513)

• New Window: Advanced Living Railroad Settings
  • (Global) Dispatch Status, Train Return Tasks, Automatic Run Around, Automatic Driver Spawning, Stuck AI Cooldown Timer, Stuck AI Restarting Attempts
  • (Freight) Automatic Freight Dispatch, Maximum Delivery Distance, Minimum Time Until Empty, Queue Full Percentage
  • (Passengers) Automatic Passenger Dispatch, Automatic Line Generation, Minimum Line Length, Maximum Line Length, Minimum Station Distance, Maximum Station Distance, Allow Mid-Line Start
• Passenger Stations filter added to Dispatch Manager
• Dispatch Manager will now display passenger stations
• New Window: Passenger Lines List
  • Lines are given a scoring which help determine which lines are 'good'
  • New options:
    • Rename Line
    • Edit Line
    • Clone Line
    • Disable Line
    • Import Lines from Session Rules
• Passenger Lines can be assigned to Automatic Scheduler or to a driver directly
• Automatic Runaround Support (Enabled by default)
• S20 Bulk Replace options: Everywhere in the Route, In Current Baseboard, In Selection
• Inspect Baseboard added to Marquee contextual menu
  • Options added for the listed textures
    • Copy
    • Replace Texture with Selected Asset
    • Delete Texture from Baseboard
    • Focus in world
    • Select in World
    • Select in Assets Palette
    • List Assets in new window
    • Refresh
• New Window: Validate Route Data - This replaces Delete Missing Assets & Compact Route
  • Delete Missing Ground Textures (Default Enabled)
  • Delete Missing Splines (Default Enabled)
  • Delete Missing Objects (Default Enabled)
  • Delete Invalid Track Objects (Default Enabled)
  • Validate Layer for Track Objects (Default Enabled)
  • Delete Overly Long Splines (Default Enabled)
  • Recalculate Splines (Default Disabled)
  • Rebuild Named Object Tables (Default Enabled)
  • Validate World ID Polarity (Default Warn Only)
  • Compact World IDs (Default Disabled)
• [Fix] Imposters correctly render with screenshots
• [Fix] Junction Leaver offset when adjusting position using the Info Palette
• Assets will show current seasonal version on Asset Palette
• All compatible scenery will now render using the Imposter System

 

[UP5521]

No problems here with patching but my webroot antivirus tried to perceive my simulator as a threat but turns out it was not, I'll it test more later.

 

[BN1970]

Hello Everyone,

It's been a little while since the last Trainz Plus Beta. The team has been busy investigating a bug that is impacting specific hardware running HD terrain which has delayed things. We are now back and gearing up to release SP7 with TLR Phase 3.

There have been a few minor tweaks since the last beta build, the main 'behind the scenes' change was how some overlays are rendered (things like the junction green/red arrows and realistic in-cab controls). There should be no user facing changes, but be on the look out for anything that may appear incorrect while driving your own unique content.

For those trying the TLR Phase 3 beta build for the first time, please refer to https://forums.auran.com/threads/trainz-plus-beta-tlr-phase-3-132833.182313/ for details on all the new Dispatch Manager & Passenger Line features.

Download went smoothly, did a little background DBR but no big deal. Initial opening of program gave me about 90 seconds of black screen, just enough to start to make me wonder if it fubared me, lol. Loading screen came on and when I chose the route to open, precaching took about 4 to 5 minutes. After that, all seems good; no discernable problems so far.

 

[alfredo_20]

I'm happy to finally hear an update about the development of this beta! I didn't have any problems with the installation, everything went well!
I didn't expect another SP for TRS2022

 

[PC_Ace]

T'was good to read the latest newsletter on development progress as we hadn't heard a peep from N3V for a very long time! (Too long) This update is also very welcome.
Look forward to testing. Cheers! PC.

 

[JCitron]

The download and patching went smoothly. I had to perform multiple patches because I patched up from the released version. An EDBR is in progress now and I'll test when it completes probably some time tomorrow.

 

[pware]

Downloaded and installed quickly. Now letting it run its EDBR before testing it.

 

[pware]

Running a test session after just a few minutes this popped up.

In Driver I was unable to find anything in the menus that turned this feature on or off.

 

[pware]

Apart from my mysterious new status as a "Trainee Hostler", everything seems to be running smoothly.

 

[wreeder]

That is the achievement tracking feature which dates back at least to TS12 if not further back. Odd that it is not only on but also reset to seeing you as a beginner. It is my understanding that it is a Steam requirement to be able to be sold on Steam.

Edit: Mine is reset to beginner too. On the main menu screen showing the four buttons and a item of rolling stock to the right, move your mouse to the top of the screen and the menu bar appears with a hamburger menu on the far left. Click on it and choose Achievements... and a dialogue will show all of them and your progress. I'm not sure if you can disable it.

 

[pware]

Thanks for that. It seems that, without even trying I have moved up through the ranks.

I think I will leave it at Experienced Hostler" as the thought of doing 10,000 switches to get the highest pay grade does seem daunting.

Out of curiosity I just Googled "Hostler" and this is what it returned (via some AI but not Adair or his mates):-

Railroad Hostler: A specialized operator who moves locomotives between storage tracks and maintenance sheds (roundhouses).

 

[wreeder]

Yep, at least in American railroad operations in the steam days, the road crew did not take control of the train until it was assembled and ready to go on a departure track. Of course, the opposite was true as well, they would leave the train on a arrival track at the end of the day. Union rules I would imagine.

 

[n3v_laurence]

Download went smoothly, did a little background DBR but no big deal. Initial opening of program gave me about 90 seconds of black screen, just enough to start to make me wonder if it fubared me, lol. Loading screen came on and when I chose the route to open, precaching took about 4 to 5 minutes. After that, all seems good; no discernable problems so far.

Did anyone else encounter a long black screen before the main menu appeared?

 

[UP5521]

yep. I did, don't know if that's normal or not.

 

[wreeder]

Did anyone else encounter a long black screen before the main menu appeared?

I got a black screen inside the window frame. I run in window mode. It lasted for about 90 seconds I think and then it went on with startup. Just on the first time starting the program.