Tunnel/Portal assets

[frich12301]

Hello all
I’m new at this so please forgive if this has been answered prior
I am using either classic or surveyor 2.0, to mimic my real N scale layout. I have watched numerous videos but still cannot grasp how to place tunnels on my grid
I cannot even find the ones I see on YouTube, so
Is there a tutorial that I can be directed to
Where are the single and double stone portals located
My track is curved through the mountain, should I use one particular type?

Thank you
Frank R

 

[pware]

The Trainz Wiki has the information you need at HowTo/Build_a_Tunnel and HowTo/Build_a_Bridge. The process is nearly identical for both bridges and tunnels (but one is usually underground ).

 

[frich12301]

Thank you
I will check this out

Frank

 

[Bob_Ross]

Each tunnel asset is a little different. Some are built as kits. Others are "fully furnished", but have limitations like grid-snap or overlarge digholes. In case you're unfamiliar, digholes are the objects that turn the terrain invisible so you can see into the tunnel.

An example of a furnished 2 track tunnel:

baldTunnel2Track concrete light-grey <kuid:203201:11026>
Author: FSP

I presume this is going to have a "dighole" included (since it's ancient) and it will snap to the grid. If you don't want this, you can get rid of those features by cloning the asset, renaming it, and removing the snap-grid and dighole tags from the config file.
Or, you can try a different tunnel that doesn't have built-in digholes and grid-snap.

An example of a 1 track tunnel without a built-in dighole and grid-snap.

Indigo Tunnel <kuid:156765:100182>
Author: Simulatortrain

In both of the above mentioned tunnels, you would need to remove your track going through the mountain and replace it with the tunnel track.
However, if you didn't want to do that...

Here are some examples of kits and their authors, along with keywords you can search for:

Keyword: Westwood Tunnel, Westwood Tunnel Bore
Author: Magandy

Keyword: RC Tunnel
Author: Ricomon35

This "kits" are tunnels that have been broken down into their component parts. The portals are in the objects tab, the tunnel in the spline tab. Currently I like this method the best, I feel that it gives me the most freedom and uses the least amount of space. I also don't need to tear up my track, so I can keep the same track shape and type. Lastly, I can install switches inside the portals or tunnel, which can be difficult with tracked tunnels assets. Good stuff.

Finally, if you get frustrated with the digholes, you can use an asset to blackout the tunnel portal. 2 examples listed below for those.

RC Tunnel Shadow Entrance
Rail Access Door Open 10m x 9m

There are many more tunnels out there, so be sure to look around on the DLS and other routes for cool stuff.

And hey, welcome to trainz, Frank.


-Pete

 

[frich12301]

Great stuff Thank You
I will certainly check these out

Frank

 

[JCitron]

For a premade tunnel, look for LP Tunnel with the dig-hole built-in. This is either built-in or part of some DLC. Unlike the really old ugly built-in Auran tunnels, this one has a smaller tunnel portal made of concrete that fits pretty well in most locations.

While I prefer the build-your-own kind, I will use these if the tunnel fits well in the location.

 

[frich12301]

Thank you
I’m just learning DLC is downloaded files posted by users correct?
Is there a specific website to find this content

Frank

 

[JCitron]

Thank you
I’m just learning DLC is downloaded files posted by users correct?
Is there a specific website to find this content

Frank

Close, Frank. DLC is packaged payware; DLS or Download Station (DLS) is posted by users. You access this content through Content Manager.

Where it shows Installed, click on that and choose Download Station. We recommend adding in all the columns by right-clicking on one of the columns and then choosing each one that's unchecked. Click on the title and move around to arrange them how you like. You can then sort by Upload Date to put the latest uploads in descending order (Latest first). By doing this, you'll not only see the latest assets but also what they are.