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NW 2156 replied to a thread Reduce smoke on NALW steamers? in Microsoft Train Simulator

Hi CHP56, I go by NW 2156 here. My name is Robert. I did several repaints of the NALW loco back in the day. My most recent work was just a...

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11-13-2019, 08:04 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread Reduce smoke on NALW steamers? in Microsoft Train Simulator

In MSTS the settings are correct. In OR all the NALW steamers and the Gas Turbines make way too much exhaust. It's the difference in the two...

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11-13-2019, 11:20 AM

NW 2156 replied to a thread Reduce smoke on NALW steamers? in Microsoft Train Simulator

It's the particle effect section that also needs adjusting. The smoke amount though is pretty close for the real UP steamers. You don't mention...

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11-13-2019, 01:02 AM

NW 2156 replied to a thread VIA Rail Budd update status in MSTS Locomotive Design

These are going to be the best Via Rail cars available. Stunning details all round. Robert

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11-12-2019, 12:59 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread How to achieve noise levels? in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

Thanks. I've been away from repainting so long that I have forgotten how to repaint. Most of my work has just been fixes and patches. I've not...

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11-11-2019, 08:47 PM

NW 2156 started a thread How to achieve noise levels? in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

Hi, I am working on some Milw FP7 units and would like to add some of the common pixel noise effect seen on almost all textures. How is this done in...

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11-10-2019, 12:22 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread VIA Rail Budd update status in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi Ben, I'm wondering if it's a hierarchy problem in Gmax? Can you post how you have the hierarchy setup for the coaches? Robert

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11-09-2019, 08:33 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread VIA Rail Budd update status in MSTS Locomotive Design

https://msts.steam4me.net/tutorials/ro_gmax_12.html https://msts.steam4me.net/tutorials/ro_gmax_07.html ...

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11-09-2019, 03:36 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread VIA Rail Budd update status in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi, Nice looking cars. I hope these can eventually be sorted. Did you give the links I sent in a PM a good read through? Robert

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11-09-2019, 03:34 PM

NW 2156 started a thread Milw style power poles sought? in Items Wanted

Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone could cook up to kinda simplish structures for the Milw Road electrification? At every Milw AC to DC...

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11-09-2019, 12:12 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread Dumper car in Items Wanted

I agree, This would a very cool model to have considering ORTS allows for such operations. Robert

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11-08-2019, 01:23 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread PO&N question in Microsoft Train Simulator

Yes. Might be able to bury them in the ground if they bother you. The PO&N is very complex, Making any changes to the tracks or signals is asking...

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11-07-2019, 11:51 PM

derekmorton replied to a thread PO&N question in Microsoft Train Simulator

Do you have "extended AI train shunting" enabled in OR options\simulation?

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11-07-2019, 11:20 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread PO&N question in Microsoft Train Simulator

Doug, Good point. That might also be the reasoning for why PO&N doesn't currently work correctly in ORTS sadly. Robert

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11-07-2019, 07:21 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread PO&N question in Microsoft Train Simulator

The computer views these signals. The physical model might not be needed. But the circuit connection to the track has to be there. Robert

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11-05-2019, 12:53 AM

NW 2156 replied to a thread Various BNSF Screenshots - Part 2 in MSTS Screen Shot Forum

I think 8162 is my new favorite paint scheme. Awesome job man! Robert

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11-05-2019, 12:03 AM

NW 2156 replied to a thread Freeware routes and rolling stock in Microsoft Train Simulator

The TGV stuff is sort of a hunt. Some sites are dead now. Some of the content has been re-released on other sites. ...

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11-04-2019, 05:35 PM

derekmorton replied to a thread OR "Common Inc" Files in Open Rails Discussion

Hi Don, I can't find the problem, We will have to wait for Gerry to go past.

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11-04-2019, 02:12 AM

derekmorton replied to a thread OR "Common Inc" Files in Open Rails Discussion

Hi Larry, You don't have Gerry's include files, so don't have the file that I mentioned.

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11-04-2019, 01:49 AM

derekmorton replied to a thread OR "Common Inc" Files in Open Rails Discussion

Hi Don, I am running the activity now, I do not get these errors. I suspect that the error is in...

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11-03-2019, 01:20 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread Gaetan or Rick still at it with BLW? in Microsoft Train Simulator

Hi Rick, Did you get the PM I sent a couple days ago? Robert

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11-03-2019, 11:59 AM

NW 2156 started a thread Gaetan or Rick still at it with BLW? in Microsoft Train Simulator

Just wondering if Gaetan or Rick are still with us in the community? Robert

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11-01-2019, 11:11 AM

NW 2156 replied to a thread The Moose is Loose on the L&HR in MSTS Locomotive Design

Hi Scott, It's not the textures of the smoke, Its the emitter pattern of the particle effects generator that is crap. ATSF3751 on ET boards have...

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10-31-2019, 11:41 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread The Moose is Loose on the L&HR in MSTS Locomotive Design

It's am awesome model. It's just too bad ORTS doesn't have better steam/smoke effects. God, that exhaust is worse than MSTS. ORTS needs to get a move...

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10-31-2019, 09:23 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread Milwaukee Road Montana Div. (INCOMPLETE ROUTE) in MSTS Route Design

Thank You Mr Sullivan. Milw forever! Robert

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10-30-2019, 10:07 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread UP Salt Lake units in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

Then why torture us with these nice pictures? Just kidding. Looks like the unit 2001 is off the UP roster at this point. 2002 is said to be...

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10-30-2019, 06:02 AM

derekmorton replied to a thread Ads started appearing in posts? in General

Hi Geoff, No, more likely you have picked up a adware program. Try this program:- https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/

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10-29-2019, 07:54 PM

NW 2156 started a thread Superliner bedroom? in MSTS Locomotive Design

I'm just wondering if anyone is currently working on finishing the superliner 2 bedroom recently uploaded by Ryan Young? Shame he never finished this...

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10-29-2019, 07:38 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread UP Salt Lake units in MSTS Engine And Livery Skinning

Dave, Those units are absolutely beautiful. Shame they can't be released as I've always wanted them in some form or another for MSTS. Robert

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10-29-2019, 02:01 PM

NW 2156 replied to a thread Are the Milw SDL39 units still available? in Microsoft Train Simulator

Nels kindly removed the link so one no else falls for the same scam. Robert

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