rafterman717
New member
Hey everyone,
This is my first post on here. Been a Trainz user on Mac for two years now (Running Trainz 2) and have been using this forum for much of my route building needs. I've learned a lot from on here thus far but wanted to put some feelers out for links to some assists I can't seem to find while sifting through the thread archives.
So for about 8 months I've been chipping away at the BNSF Orin Subdivision in the Powder River Basin. I laid about 20 miles of track before I discovered a DEM map for the region. So I decided to start over from scratch as there were many things I wanted to changed anyways, like changing the type of track I was using to incorporate concrete ties.
Now I've got 18 miles of track re-laid with rough gradients applied (any tips on how to realistically apply gradients on DEM maps would be greatly appreciated). I'm going for as prototype as possible but a few things, of course, I can't seem to find out there. They are:
1. M-23 Switch Machine/Switch Heaters (This one has been difficult. I've found websites discussing it but cannot find a download link. Not sure if it's named weird on the DLS or just unavailable)
2. US MOW equipment
3. Better dirty snow textures or tips on how to create this effect
4. Modern bridges like the following two reference photos:
http://www.dewitzphotography.com/wp...ngton-Northern-Coal-Hoppers(pp_w940_h673).jpg
http://www.dewitzphotography.com/wp...Cars-Across-Haul-Truck-Road(pp_w940_h673).jpg
5. Red ballast/clay type textures like the following:
http://www.dewitzphotography.com/wp...Power-Sits-at-Guernsey-Yard(pp_w940_h673).jpg
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much everyone.
This is my first post on here. Been a Trainz user on Mac for two years now (Running Trainz 2) and have been using this forum for much of my route building needs. I've learned a lot from on here thus far but wanted to put some feelers out for links to some assists I can't seem to find while sifting through the thread archives.
So for about 8 months I've been chipping away at the BNSF Orin Subdivision in the Powder River Basin. I laid about 20 miles of track before I discovered a DEM map for the region. So I decided to start over from scratch as there were many things I wanted to changed anyways, like changing the type of track I was using to incorporate concrete ties.
Now I've got 18 miles of track re-laid with rough gradients applied (any tips on how to realistically apply gradients on DEM maps would be greatly appreciated). I'm going for as prototype as possible but a few things, of course, I can't seem to find out there. They are:
1. M-23 Switch Machine/Switch Heaters (This one has been difficult. I've found websites discussing it but cannot find a download link. Not sure if it's named weird on the DLS or just unavailable)
2. US MOW equipment
3. Better dirty snow textures or tips on how to create this effect
4. Modern bridges like the following two reference photos:
http://www.dewitzphotography.com/wp...ngton-Northern-Coal-Hoppers(pp_w940_h673).jpg
http://www.dewitzphotography.com/wp...Cars-Across-Haul-Truck-Road(pp_w940_h673).jpg
5. Red ballast/clay type textures like the following:
http://www.dewitzphotography.com/wp...Power-Sits-at-Guernsey-Yard(pp_w940_h673).jpg
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much everyone.