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Today, 06:25 AM

=FI=Ghost replied to a thread SD70ACe and SD70M-2 repaint project in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

This is the problem, yes. I am using the NS Heritage Pack shape file for my repaints, and almost half of the grab irons share their textures with...

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Today, 01:04 AM

SD40-2 replied to a thread NWL 7 Project in Open Rails Screen Shots

I'd be in for a copy, depending on the circumstances. Fantastic work there.

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Yesterday, 11:16 AM

=FI=Ghost replied to a thread SD70ACe and SD70M-2 repaint project in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

It could be Trainsimulations' "CN COAL AND SULPHUR TRAINSETS." I first thought it only included SD70M-2s with headlights positioned on the nose, but...

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02-26-2021, 01:29 AM

SD40-2 replied to a thread track sounds in Microsoft Train Simulator

I'd suggest using the more subdued NAVS track sounds, and directing your sound focus to the rolling stock. Most track sounds tend to focus on...

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02-24-2021, 01:31 AM

SD40-2 replied to a thread Various Screenshots with no particular theme - Part 2021 in Open Rails Screen Shots

Two sets of EMDX DC units from different eras. Not realstic, but very cool. The lead units are updates of Mike Worden's reskins. I'd like to...

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02-24-2021, 12:25 AM

SD40-2 replied to a thread Various Screenshots with no particular theme - Part 2021 in Open Rails Screen Shots

Thank you sir. As for EMDX 3, I will attempt that unit one day, though it'd have to be an OR only model, as I'd have to stack the SD60 Body and Cab...

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02-23-2021, 04:32 PM

SD40-2 replied to a thread Various Screenshots with no particular theme - Part 2021 in Open Rails Screen Shots

Guess a modeler's work is never done. Yours truly noticed some errors with the EMDX SD60s. I've corrected those, with only a minor increase in...

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02-21-2021, 02:39 PM

hiball 3985 replied to a thread CB&Q Omaha station: any errors? in MSTS Route Design

I tried all the combinations of separate folders, all in one etc. before I posted. One combo didn't load at all, the best I could do is shape loading...

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02-21-2021, 01:08 PM

hiball 3985 replied to a thread CB&Q Omaha station: any errors? in MSTS Route Design

The update doesn't work for me in Sview. No textures showing?Also shape file isn't compressed.

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02-20-2021, 05:42 PM

=FI=Ghost replied to a thread SD70ACe and SD70M-2 repaint project in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

I apologise for the late reply, but I did not see your question earlier. This locomotive uses the same shape file as my previous SD70ACe/M-2 paint...

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02-20-2021, 04:22 PM

=FI=Ghost replied to a thread SD70ACe and SD70M-2 repaint project in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

The problem with grab irons on this model is that half of them don't have their own textures. Instead, they share them with other parts of the...

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02-20-2021, 12:34 PM

hiball 3985 replied to a thread never seen these before in Railroad Photos

Great info guys, thanks. Enjoyed the video..

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02-20-2021, 11:10 AM

hiball 3985 started a thread never seen these before in Railroad Photos

While on the coastline yesterday about 30 minutes behind the CoastStarlight was this UP train filled with riprap. The cars were almost like...

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02-19-2021, 06:19 PM

=FI=Ghost replied to a thread SD70ACe and SD70M-2 repaint project in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

I have a selection of photos of both 431 and 432. They seem to differ in several aspects when it comes to their paint job. I see the top of steps...

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02-19-2021, 11:45 AM

=FI=Ghost replied to a thread SD70ACe and SD70M-2 repaint project in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

Thank you very much, Jbtower! Here's another shot:

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02-18-2021, 05:44 PM

=FI=Ghost replied to a thread SD70ACe and SD70M-2 repaint project in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

Almost there:

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02-17-2021, 05:09 PM

=FI=Ghost replied to a thread Various Screenshots with no particular theme - Part 2021 in Open Rails Screen Shots

M62-165, Nice screenshots, mate! And nice profile picture as well!

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02-14-2021, 03:26 PM

=FI=Ghost replied to a thread SD70ACe and SD70M-2 repaint project in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

Worry not, my friend! While I don't need any new photos of these locomotives at the moment, the cab photos would be nice. I made a 2d photorealistic...

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02-14-2021, 04:41 AM

=FI=Ghost replied to a thread SD70ACe and SD70M-2 repaint project in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

They don't show up in the library, but even if they did I would still release my version. It's always better to have more options than less. Right?

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02-13-2021, 06:53 PM

=FI=Ghost replied to a thread SD70ACe and SD70M-2 repaint project in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

Hi, guys! It's been rather quiet two and a half months from me. Many things happened, most of them not very good, so I spent a lot of time away...

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02-13-2021, 09:26 AM

hiball 3985 replied to a thread NYC "Water level" route started! in MSTS Route Design

A Mohawk would be awesome but like Scott said without a route why bother. The detailing on it would be a huge undertaking. Hopefully this route will...

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02-12-2021, 01:23 PM

hiball 3985 replied to a thread NYC "Water level" route started! in MSTS Route Design

Thee route looks pretty nice, I like the details like wires on the telegraph poles, which is missing in many old MSTS routes. Their equipment doesn't...

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02-10-2021, 06:46 AM

=FI=Ghost replied to a thread Various Screenshots with no particular theme - Part 2021 in Open Rails Screen Shots

Lovely engines! Do they really exist, or is the paint scheme on them fictional?

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02-09-2021, 08:19 PM

SD40-2 replied to a thread EP-3s Show Up As Steam Loco's in MSTS Activity Design

It probably is intentional, as in the olden days of MSTS, parts of locomotives were classified as steam engines to get steam effects.

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