My Run8 Journal

[Ezra]

Patiently waiting for V2 now...

[Ezra]

In the meantime. . .

version 1 MP is still a great experience that will only get better.

[Ezra]

Run8 V2

It would seem that the dawn of V2 is soon to be upon us. The new lighting effects, atmospherics and multiple details, too numerous to list, are awesome. Not to mention the additional routes coming in LA and what appears to be Seligman Arizona.

Note: These pics are from the Run8 "Insider" page. The 5th pic in sequence is from another "new" western sub (route) heading east into Arizona. If you don`t have needles, you will need it to merge Seligman (Arizona) with Mojave (California) if you want to experience it.

[Ezra]

SD70 ace

I`ll be quick on the draw when these are released. Amtrak can wait.

Note: These pics were lifted from the RTS (Face Book Page).

[dab1068]

The Amfleets have been highly requested by folks on the east coast and fans of eastern railroad passenger service as those are very popular and familiar there. Since anything in V1 will work just fine in V2 then why wait to release it? These interim releases help finance the work being done for V2. I think most folks will be very pleased with V2 and it's improvements to the sim.

[Ezra]

Notch 8 to Caliente

The winding climb is a nice change from the straight sections of tangent track through the desert.

[SurvivorSean]

I think it was announced previously that this would come out, and a video before the release of V2. As for filler I think it will be part of any train you want to use as a consist for AI as far as I know.

[Ezra]

Nice pictures. I can't wait for AI & V2 to really make things busy looking

Yes. Which begs the question of why the sudden release of Amfleet II Pack 1? Are they offered as an optional "filler" for the anticipated influx of AI traffic coming with V2?

Note:The general ethos of passenger rail service in Canada is that they are a liability rather than an asset. I wonder if the latter will prove true in the MP world of Run8?

[SurvivorSean]

Nice pictures. I can't wait for AI & V2 to really make things busy looking

[Ezra]

Cajon

Cajon is a beautiful route and a worthy addition to Run8.

[Ezra]

BAR (Trim)

Running before sunset.

[Ezra]

Some Yard Pics

Some yards are quiet and some are busy. You can always count on Barstow to be fairly busy.

[Ezra]

Oak Creek Interchange

This small op is quite simple apart from the deceptive Grade running north to south. If you don`t get on the dynamics early you can get into trouble.

[Ezra]

Random Shots

Just some random shots while thinking about V2.

[Ezra]

The Arrival Yard

Filling up the arrival yard at Barstow in order to practice tags, humps and switching.

Note: There are easier ways to do this, but it is fun to run the trains as opposed to spawning away operation.