I sincerely look forward to seeing more of that line the next iteration of Dearnby and District, Neville. It started as a little route tinkering but I've developed an entire historical timeline setting and character setting who live within it. The route really has taken on a life of its own!
Some very good screenshots there Tanker. That Maunsell D3/12 Class shunter is a bit unusual and makes a nice change from the usual boring class 08.
I'm not a fan of all diesels, - it's only really the Swindon built 'Warships' and the early English Electrics that figure on my radar. The D42 'Warships' got a raw deal from BR in my book since their technical people were biased against diesel hydraulics, - but then when have BR ever made sensible decisions about their motive power choices. The Class 41's in particular are a perfect example of a locomotive design ruined by BR interference.
'Daring' and 'Vengeance' at St Bennet's MPD. My main interest at the moment is seeing what improvements can be made to the 'Warships'. After some experiments by TCCW members I'm trying out properly animated German V200 bogies which are far closer to the prototype than the original non-animated bogies.
There has been some discussion about commissioning a new WR diesel hydraulic locomotive to replace this now very old model, but it's all early days yet.
'Centaur', - now with the correct number, - under test. I only ever previously downloaded the early versions of 'Dearnby & District' when I first got TANE over two year ago now and then I got all distracted with my Norfolk layout and didn't have a look at any of the later developments. Needless to say I'm managing to get myself completely lost at times on the now much expanded layout. I suppose though getting lost on 'Dearnby' wouldn't be such a bad thing so long as you had a big thermos of tea and plenty of cheese and pickle sandwiches in your rucksack.
If anyone wants to know how to build a decent Western Region layout 'Dearnby' would be the perfect example for anyone to learn from..
What's that strange man doing looking at 'Centaur'. Attempting to run around a train at Deane-on-Sea was a bit interesting, but now I've done it I shouldn't have any problems next time. I wonder if there's a buffet car in proper WR livery I can add into this five coach set?
Ah yes! I completely agree with you on all points regarding the Warships. I tend to lump the Diesel Hydraulics into the same category as steam engines since they never really got a fair shake from BR (The Class 41s were retired at the end of Southern Steam in 1967!)
To be honest my bias towards BR era comes from my interest in being able to run multiple different regions at once. BR itself was a political nightmare that kept shooting itself in the foot with a magically reloading revolver. They had Standard Class locos that were supposed to last until the 90s and they tossed them away to impress a few politicians and their brown nosing journalists.
It would be nice to see a new Class 42 in Trainz. Although I do prefer a Hymek or 41 myself! :hehe:
Regarding your second point about the Hull and Barnsley 6T Vans. They are a new design by my buddy who did the MK1s and the new GWR Stock I've been touting about. They're not available yet but they should be in the near future! They are based off the HB molds Hornby did for OO Gauge during the 80s so there are quite a few interesting livery designs!
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