Newly retired and back with Trainz.

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3801

New member

• Mar 4, 2013

• #1

Just a note to say "hello again" after an absence of six years from Trainzing.
Just recently added the 10th. Anniversary edition - Trainz 2006 was my last purchase.
No great plans at this stage but, with more time on my hands than ever before in nearly 50 years, I thought I might look at doing something constructive with Trainz.

The last major effort was Robe River Iron, which was subsequently improved by another fan.
Then I did a bit of work with the Oberon branchline which was also picked up by someone else....I don't know if they ever finished it.

Anyway, I'll have a bit of a potter with Surveyor when the mood strikes and see what I can conjure up.

Cheers!
Bruce

 

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Rob

Trainz Team

• Mar 4, 2013

• #2

Bruce! It's good to see you back in these parts. Hope life is treating you well.

~R~

 

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RoysTrainz

Rembrandt van Trainz

• Mar 4, 2013

• #3

Well a good start for the rest of your life.
Wish you a very happy, healthy and enjoable retirement.
Concerning trainz well my experience, retirement since 1998, time goes faster every day much faster than ever before. Must be doing something wrong or very well and never a dull moment looking forward to the next morning early black coffee and trainz at my fingertips and mind set.
Have a great week

Roy

 

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narrowgauge

92 year oldTrainz veteran

• Mar 4, 2013

• #4

Welcome back.

We longtimers have kept your seat warm for you. Nice to get someone back to balance out the callow young ones.

Peter <narrowgauge>

 

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WindWalkr

Administrator

• Mar 4, 2013

• #5

Hi mate,

Long time no see- welcome back

chris

 

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smash

Whos on First?

• Mar 4, 2013

• #6

Welcome back.
Kenny

 

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Dermmy

Too many projects...

• Mar 4, 2013

• #7

narrowgauge said:

...Nice to get someone back to balance out the callow young ones....

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Amen to that!

Welcome Back 3801

Andy

 

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Splatter

New member

• Mar 4, 2013

• #8

Wow now there's a name I didn't think I would see again :wave:. Welcome back Bruce.

 

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Euphod

No Friend requests please

• Mar 4, 2013

• #9

Welcome back Bruce, and congrats on your retirement!

 

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amigacooke

Well-known member

• Mar 4, 2013

• #10

Having recently lost one of the 'founding fathers', what a pleasant surprise to see another return. Welcome back.

 

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axe1970

Kuid: 1970 - J/D 5/8/2001

• Mar 4, 2013

• #11

Welcome back.

Regards

 

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3801

New member

• Mar 4, 2013

• #12

Wow! That's quite a reception - you guys are very kind. Thank you all, and particularly those members who were here back at the start.
And a special "g'day, mate" to Rob.

I've got a bit of re-acquainting to do with the Trainz features so I'll just potter around in it for a while but I would like to get creative once again.

Incidentally, whilst I think of it, anyone who has the Robe River route (layout) from way back when will recall that my son crafted the (static) rotary ore dumper for it.
Well, since then he has gone on to become a professional animator and is now moving to Brisbane to do some contractual work for 3 months after being creative for an agency here in Canberra.
So Trainz helped him with his career.

Now - what is a prototype North American route that anyone can recommend for me?

Cheers!
Bruce

 

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PC_Ace

Hauling Heavy Pixels

• Mar 4, 2013

• #13

Welcome back indeed! I remember Robe River Iron fondly.
Two exemplary "prototypical North American" routes for you to look at, analyse and play with in TS12, before starting out again with another of your fine creations...
One is the built-in Mojave Sub (superb!)
The other is East Kentucky 3 ST Ver 1.0 with the addition of Pofig's 3D trees
Also check out the wonderful rolling stock and locomotives produced these days by Jointed Rail.
Cheers!
Peter

 

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RRSignal

Cheesesteak Guru

• Mar 4, 2013

• #14

Well, I didn't know you from back in the day, but the route seems to have been a winner.

Don't be afraid to dabble in everything. Despite what some will say, it seems (at least to me) things have gotten a bit easier, but as far as route-building goes and content creation goes - mostly because there is a good and helpful bunch of folks here.

 

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boomer_aus_00

New member

• Mar 4, 2013

• #15

welcome back always good to have a old member back

 

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AJ_Fox

Moderator

• Mar 4, 2013

• #16

Hello Bruce : ) I remember you. Welcome back.

Cheers

AJ

 

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3801

New member

• Mar 4, 2013

• #17

PC_Ace said:

Welcome back indeed! I remember Robe River Iron fondly.

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Thanks, Peter. I'm delighted that you enjoyed it.

PC_Ace said:

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One is the built-in Mojave Sub (superb!)
The other is East Kentucky 3 ST Ver 1.0 with the addition of Pofig's 3D trees
Also check out the wonderful rolling stock and locomotives produced these days by Jointed Rail.
Cheers!
Peter

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Thank you.....I have not yet tried that route but it has certainly been a popular route in MSTS over the years - as are all of the California BNSF & UP routes.
I'll be sure to check out Jointed Rail's "stuff" as well.

Bruce.

 

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3801

New member

• Mar 4, 2013

• #18

Thank you, AJ.
It's nice to be back.

Bruce

 

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TheWaluigiKing

Trainz Ninja

• Mar 4, 2013

• #19

Nice to have you back. I loved your Robe route!

 

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NSWGR_46Class

Just call my Captain Rude

• Mar 4, 2013

• #20

Welcome home Bruce -
NSWGR_46class (formally bearcat245)