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05-23-2019, 04:32 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread Open Rail Conversion Kits in Open Rails Discussion

Today...uploaded two conversion kits for BLW_ZT locomotives. 1. BLWZT_SD18-24-26 East Pack This set contains 28 engines: EMD SD18 Bessemer &...

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05-22-2019, 05:30 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread Something blew in from the dump in Open Rails Screen Shots

Just really fine work, this whole thread has me smiling. You are >>>

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05-22-2019, 03:25 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread New BLWZT set: CNJ 1970's Southern Division with SD35's (and more) in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

Good lookin' hoppers, Chris.

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05-18-2019, 02:45 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread ORTS Standard Engine Files in Open Rails Discussion

Derek, my default is advanced adhesion. But you bring up an interesting point...so I'm going to make some test runs using the simple adhesion model.

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05-18-2019, 02:43 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread Open Rails unresolved Issues Please? in Open Rails Discussion

Geoff, well said. Recently, I've seen more new folk coming aboard and these questions are going to be asked again.

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05-17-2019, 12:57 AM

WSteven1 started a thread FAN03.zip file...How to get same? in Microsoft Train Simulator

Since there are so many activities that will work with this early version of the route, but, the route zipfile is not available for download...is...

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05-16-2019, 08:24 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread ORTS Standard Engine Files in Open Rails Discussion

Regarding the SD40-2 HP discrepancies in the Open Rails locomotive HUD I did some tests and found this...which confirms all other tests I've done....

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05-16-2019, 05:32 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread ORTS Standard Engine Files in Open Rails Discussion

Borislav, thank you for the specs. I reworked everything, trying to account for inconsistencies and here is what I arrived at, look okay? Still,...

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05-16-2019, 01:30 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread ORTS Standard Engine Files in Open Rails Discussion

We have essentially the same mass 432000lbs...so using the same Adhesion as the ES44AC ( indeed the AH may be higher, but not less ) we have a STE of...

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05-16-2019, 11:26 AM

R. Steele replied to a thread ORTS Standard Engine Files in Open Rails Discussion

I believe so, can you confirm this data I have gathered...my sources are scarce... 1. Locomotive mass: 432000lbs Adhesion 47.7% = 206064lbs STE...

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05-16-2019, 11:15 AM

R. Steele replied to a thread ORTS Standard Engine Files in Open Rails Discussion

Derek, I think this is the problem with the advanced adhesion model we've spotted before. The advanced adhesion model could use more work --- or it...

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05-15-2019, 03:19 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread Trainmaster issues. in Microsoft Train Simulator

Works with steam. I was referring to --- orts_standard_engines.zip --- which has OR standard engine files for both the H15-44 and H24-66. Are...

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05-14-2019, 11:19 AM

R. Steele replied to a thread Trainmaster issues. in Microsoft Train Simulator

There are two trainmasters in the OR standard engine files I just uploaded to the library, both using Bob Boudoin's OR physics....

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05-13-2019, 08:19 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread MSTS Illinois Central SD70 Ten-Pack in Open Rails Discussion

The following should clear up the mystery as to why the CE and OR displayed them as the OP illustrated The above is a note I made to myself and...

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05-13-2019, 06:44 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread MSTS Illinois Central SD70 Ten-Pack in Open Rails Discussion

Not odd...a very common mistake I've found in many of the readme's...my practice is to check the shape files/images to make sure they refer to the...

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05-12-2019, 11:51 PM

WSteven1 started a thread Berkshire V11 and Windows 10 in Microsoft Train Simulator

Am currently using Windows 10 with the latest version of OR (as of 051219) and have attempted several times to open the .exe file within berk_v11.zip...

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05-12-2019, 12:19 AM

R. Steele replied to a thread F5 speed in km/h not mph in Open Rails Discussion

Manual Sec: 6.1.10 Other units -- manual is searchable.

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05-11-2019, 05:51 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread Open Rails View Question Please? in Open Rails Discussion

Yeah, I did conflate FOV with zoom...apologies. I also use Page up-down, just forgot about it. I've been using OR almost daily ( and continually...

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05-11-2019, 01:37 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread Open Rails View Question Please? in Open Rails Discussion

Mouse Wheel controls zoom in game and Dispatch viewer.

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05-10-2019, 07:42 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread Bala 2.2 CN 545 Bradford Turn issues in Open Rails Discussion

http://www.mapleleaftracks.com/

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05-08-2019, 11:06 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread ORTS on a M$ Surface Pro in Open Rails Discussion

That's cool Charles, who-da thunk it!

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05-07-2019, 08:02 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread What's this building missing? in Open Rails Discussion

Nice Work!!, what does the night version look like...might be interesting to have only some windows lighted or exterior lights at the eaves...am I...

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05-05-2019, 02:35 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread Cabview problem OR only in Open Rails Discussion

Currently I'm using ORTSfont ( 9 1 "Digital-7 Mono" ), do a search for digital fonts, there are quite a few to choose from.

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05-04-2019, 09:10 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread ORTS Standard Engine Files in Open Rails Discussion

The locomotive HUD data should show the RPMs found in the Std_Eng file, fuel consumption, and other data. However, they may not be exactly the same,...

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05-04-2019, 09:07 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread ORTS Standard Engine Files in Open Rails Discussion

Yep there is...when I first starting making and testing them...I was suspicious that they weren't working. So I introduced an obvious error in the...

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05-03-2019, 09:43 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread platforms and sidings in Open Rails Discussion

In Game, F1 brings up the window with the keyboard shortcuts, work order, evaluation, and others

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05-03-2019, 12:26 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread ORTS Standard Engine Files in Open Rails Discussion

Thank you, it was an enjoyable learning experience.

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05-01-2019, 11:50 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread Thanks, Vince!! PRR-ER V2 in MSTS Screen Shot Forum

I love all those smokin' stacks ;) -- Beauties!!!!

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05-01-2019, 08:01 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread Bala sub 2.0 in Microsoft Train Simulator

Ian I haven't gotten anything, the email I tried to send did not appear to transmit, dumped me to a page with a bunch of html script. Nothing in my...

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05-01-2019, 02:38 PM

R. Steele replied to a thread Bala sub 2.0 in Microsoft Train Simulator

I didn't want to bother MLT with a lunkheaded question, so I'll bother everyone here. Here's my current load ace for CNBala2 MLT site says ...

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